Rad Power Bikes Radwagon – Review

This is an economical eCargo bike with a high capacity 48V 14ah lithium battery, 750 watt direct drive motor, sturdy aluminum frame, disc brakes, and a lot of accessory options.

The RadWagon e-bike is probably the electric bike with the most rich features. It offers better control and operation thanks to its cadence sensing pedal assist and twist throttle. You can also enjoy comfortable riding thanks to its adjustable bars, gearless direct-drive hub motor, integrated headlights, skirt guard, and other accessories.
In addition, the gearless hub motor is also capable of regenerative braking which captures or recharges more energy while braking. Very impressive.

This ebike has a cargo rack with wooden panels, an adjustable handlebar, a pedal kickstand, and a saddle.
The twist throttle’s presence gives instant power. It has a suspension fork with a lockout also a pedal assist with cadence sensor.

There’s also a direct drive hub motor for Regenerative Braking and a lithium-ion battery for longer battery life. There are Integrated headlights with lots of compatible accessories.
The price is affordable at $1599

RadWagon SPECIFICATIONS

Introduction

MAKE: Rad Power Bikes
MODEL: RadWagon
BODY POSITION: Upright, Upright Relaxed
SUGGESTED USE: Urban, Commuting, Cargo
ELECTRIC BIKE CLASS: Throttle on Demand (Class 2)
WARRANTY: 2 Year Comprehensive
MODEL YEAR: 2019

Electronic Details

MOTOR BRAND: Shengyi, RadWagon/RadCity Specific
MOTOR TYPE: Rear-Mounted Gearless Direct Drive Hub
MOTOR NOMINAL OUTPUT: 750 watts
MOTOR TORQUE:40 Newton meters
BATTERY BRAND:Samsung 18650 35E 3500mAH 13S4P Configuration
BATTERY VOLTAGE: 48 volts
BATTERY AMP HOURS: 14 ah
BATTERY WATT HOURS: 672 wh
BATTERY CHEMISTRY: Lithium NCA (LiNiCoAlO2)
CHARGE TIME: 6 hours
ESTIMATED MIN RANGE: 30 miles (48 km)
ESTIMATED MAX RANGE: 50 miles (80 km)
DISPLAY TYPE: Rad Power Bikes Branded King Meter SWLCD, Fixed, Adjustable-Angle, Backlit, Grayscale LCD, Integrated 5 Volt 1 Amp USB Type-A Port Below Display
READOUTS: Battery Indicator (5 Bars), Trip Meter, Odometer, Current Speed, Average Speed, Max Speed, Pedal Assist Level (0-5 as Eco, Std, Power, Speed), Light Icon, Motor Power Watts
DISPLAY ACCESSORIES: Independent Control Pad on Left, Buttons: Up, Mode, Down, (Lights: Hold Up and Mode, Cycle Readouts: Press Mode or Hold Up, Settings: Hold Up and Down, Walk Mode: Hold Down), Throttle On/Off Button on Right
DRIVE MODE: Cadence Sensing Pedal Assist, Twist Throttle (12-Magnet Cadence Sensor)
TOP SPEED: 15.5 mph (25 kph)

Bicycle Details

TOTAL WEIGHT: 73.5 lbs (33.33 kg)
BATTERY WEIGHT: 7.7 lbs (3.49 kg)
MOTOR WEIGHT: 10.2 lbs (4.62 kg)
FRAME MATERIAL: 6061 Aluminum Alloy
FRAME SIZES: 17 in (43.18 cm)
GEOMETRY MEASUREMENTS: 17.25″ Seat Tube, 21.5″ Reach, 26″ Stand Over Height, 33″ Minimum Saddle Height, 27″ Width, 79″ Length
FRAME TYPES: Mid-Step
FRAME COLORS: Satin White with Orange Accents, Satin High Visibility Orange with Blue Accents
FRAME FORK DETAILS: Rigid Steel, 100mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Axle with Quick Release Skewer
FRAME REAR DETAILS: 135mm Hub Spacing, 12mm Threaded Axle with 10mm Flats, 18mm Nuts
ATTACHMENT POINTS: Fender Bosses, Front Rack Bosses, Rear Rack Bosses, Bottle Cage Bosses, Custom Accessory Attachment Points, Two Yepp! Mounting Windows

GEARING DETAILS: 7 Speed 1×7 Shimano Acera Derailleur, DNP Nickel Plated 11-34 Tooth Freewheel
SHIFTER DETAILS: Shimano SIS Index Thumb Shifter on Right
CRANKS: Aluminum Alloy, 170mm Length, 46 Tooth Chainring with Prowheel Ounce Alloy Guide
PEDALS: Wellgo Aluminum Alloy Platform with Reflectors, CrMo Axle, Black
HEADSET: VP, Semi-Integrated, Sealed Cartridge, 1-1/8″ Straight
STEM: Zoom, Adjustable Angle 0º to 60º, 100mm Length, Two 10mm Spacer, One 20mm Spacer, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter
HANDLEBAR: Aluminum Alloy, Swept Back, 630mm Width
BRAKE DETAILS: Tektro Aries Mechanical Disc with 180mm Rotors, Four-Finger Tektro Levers with Rubberized Edges and Bell on Left and Motor Inhibitors with Brake Light Activation
GRIPS: Ergonomic, Rubber, Black and Gray
SADDLE: Velo Plush with Lifting Handle
SEAT POST: Promax, Aluminum Alloy
SEAT POST LENGTH: 390 mm
SEAT POST DIAMETER: 27.2 mm
RIMS: Weinmann, Aluminum Alloy, Double Wall, 30mm Width, 36 Hole
SPOKES: Stainless Steel, 12 Gauge, Silver with Nipples
TIRE BRAND: Kenda x Rad Power Bikes K-Rad, 26″ x 2.3″ (58-559)
WHEEL SIZES: 26 in (66.04cm)
TIRE DETAILS: 30 to 80 PSI, 2.1 to 5.6 BAR, 30 TPI, Reflective Sidewall Stripe, K-Shield Punture Protection
TUBE DETAILS: Schrader Valve

OTHER: Locking Removable Downtube-Mounted Battery Pack, 1.1lb 2 Amp Charger, Fully Potted Motor Controller, Stainless Steel Torque Arm, 350lb Maximum Weight Rating (275lb Rider, 120lb Rear Rack, 40lbs Per Running Board), Kickstand Rated to 100lbs, 275 Watt Regenerative Braking (Automatic When Braking), VIN Plate, L1e-A Light Powered Cycle