The Defender is purpose built for RV owners! It features an electronic anti-theft device with a loud alarm, is fully rust-proof and highly water resistant, and it's a very versatile e-bike that will perform well in just about any riding situation. Tackle off-road trails with the large (but still nimble) tires and suspension fork. Run errands in town with a rear rack, fenders, and integrated lighting. With an upgraded pedaling drivetrain and responsive torque sensor, the Defender is a ton of fun to ride and it's also adjustable to fit a fairly wide range of rider sizes.
The ultimate all-terrain adventure utility bike! The Aventure.2 is the new-and-improved version of Aventon's already-popular Aventure model, a monster fat tire e-bike that can handle any terrain thanks to all that tire air volume and a suspension fork. It works well as a utility commuter too, equipped with full-coverage fenders, a cargo rack, and a full suite of lighting and signaling accessories... although finding places to park it can be tough due to its imposing size. This is a class 2/3 hybrid capable of 20mph on the throttle, or 28mph using only pedal assistance. Pedaling should be a great experience too, because the Aventure.2 has a torque sensor, making for a much more responsive motor performance.
The RadWagon 4 is Rad Power Bikes best option if you're looking for an e-bike to replace your car. It has a long-tail cargo frame that can be outfitted to haul just about anything, even two small human passengers! The RadWagon 4 is, obviously, the fourth generation of this model, and by this point it's a pretty polished product. It's cheaper than most competing cargo bikes, which means it's also equipped with more basic components than most competing cargo bikes. That's right, no responsive mid-drive motor here; the RadWagon 4 is rocking a 750-watt rear hub motor, with pedal assist activated by a simple cadence sensor. That means the pedaling experience won't be as responsive and will take some time to activate the motor, so you'll definitely be leaning on the half-grip twist throttle to get moving from a dead stop... especially if you're carrying a full load of cargo!
Although the components are basic they are feature complete. Bright integrated lights and full coverage fenders allow for safe and clean operation in the city, and the bike is highly adjustable thanks to a long seatpost tube and a tool-free adjustable stem. The frame is a sort of mid-step or "mixte", with two lower bars that allow for easier mounts and dismounts, but still provide good frame strength; that's important for a cargo bike! That's also why there is no front or rear suspension. When you're hauling lots of weight suspension doesn't perform as well, and usually it's more important to have the extra frame strength.
Unlike many cargo e-bikes the RadWagon 4 is equipped with a unique tire size of 22" in diameter by 3" wide. This gives them a bit more rolling efficiency than the typical 20x4 tires, which I'm a fan of. Unfortunately, this also makes them difficult tires to replace, because they're custom made by Rad Power Bikes; you're not going to find inner tubes of that size at your local bike shop.
Rad Power Bikes has finally added a trike to their lineup! They've put their own spin on it too; most trikes are big and bulky, but the RadTrike is relatively compact and just 33" wide which fits through standard sized doors. It can carry up to 415 pounds of weight, although - unlike most trikes - it doesn't include any cargo baskets, but you can pay extra for some at checkout (or attach your own). The drivetrain is a simple single speed, so you'll be relying on the motor quite a bit, with both pedal-assist and throttle drive modes. The RadTrike is also limited to a top speed of 14mph, lower than most trikes at 20mph... but if you've ever ridden a trike you know you probably don't want to go much over 14mph anyways. Other unique touches include the backrest-equipped seat, reverse throttle mode, and a coaster brake in the right rear wheel. Don't worry, there's also a mechanical disc brake in the front wheel!
The sixth generation of Rad's do-anything adventure bike is better than ever with high and low step frame options, as well as upgrades to the frame, battery, and braking system. The RadRover is a monster e-bike with 26x4 inch fat tires, good on any terrain - even sand and snow - and equipped with reflective sidewall stripes and puncture protection. This is a Class 2 electric bike which means a top speed of 20mph, reachable using either the throttle or cadence-based pedal assist, powered by a 750-watt hear hub motor and a 672 watt-hour battery. Although the "Plus" line usually denotes Rad's more expensive offerings, the price of the RadRover 6 Plus has been reduced to only $1,399! It also doesn't appear that Rad Power Bikes offers a non-Plus version of the RadRover 6. This e-bike is impressively comfortable to ride, especially with the suspension fork that allows for off-road adventuring, but that comfort comes at a cost with a curb weight of around 75 pounds. It has an average carrying capacity of 275 pounds, although it doesn't include a rear rack but you could easily and cheaply add one on. It does include fenders and integrated lights. The pedaling drivetrain is an upgraded Shimano Altus 7-speed with a rear cassette range of 11-34 teeth, which means a more pleasant pedaling experience and better hill climbing capacity.
Rad Power Bikes may not have created the first compact utility e-bike, but one could argue that they've perfected it with their RadRunner series. A short wheelbase, 20" wheels, a heavy-duty rear rack, and upright seating position combine for an electric bike that can do just about anything while providing impressive comfort. Rather than having a bolt-on rear rack, it's actually part of the frame, essentially a long-tail cargo frame, but shorter. This allows carrying much more cargo - even a human passenger - with an overall weight limit of 350 pounds. It's easy to mount and dismount too, thanks to the low standover height of the step-thru frame. The 750-watt rear hub motor is plenty powerful even under heavy loads, and you can reach speeds of 20mph on either the throttle or cadence-based pedal assist.
One of the standout features of the RadRunner series is accessorizing; Rad Power Bikes has dozens upon dozens of official accessories that you can add at checkout. Of course, this can quickly drive the price to the point you won't feel like you're buying a value-priced bike anymore... but if it empowers you to replace your car with a decked-out RadRunner, it just might be worth it.
The Turris has a lot of quality components that offer great value for money, especially considering the recent price drop to just $1,095 USD. This Class 3 is dubbed as an "adventure e-bike", making it a great fit for people who do a blend of city riding and off-road adventuring. With a powerful 750-watt rear hub motor and an upgraded Altus pedaling drivetrain, it's easy to reach the max speed of 28mph, and - unlike many similarly priced e-bikes - the Turris feels safe and stable while doing so. It's available in both high-step and step-thru frame styles, but can only be bought online as Ride1Up does not have a dealer network.
Vintage Vibes Done Right! Weighing in at less than 45 pounds, the aptly-named Ultralight is an electric bike you can carry or load on a standard bike rack with ease, making it a great fit for campers and RVers. With stealthily integrated electronics this classic ride will easily pass for a regular bicycle, meaning you can worry less when locking it up in public places. This is a Class 1 e-bike which means no throttle, but who needs a throttle when you have such a fun-to-ride torque sensor?
Lectric took the e-bike world by storm with their first XP model back in 2019 and they've been steadily improving the product line ever since! The XP 3.0 is the latest and greatest version with upgrades that include a quieter and more powerful motor, hydraulic brakes, and more, with an amazingly low price point of $999 USD. You still get the usual rack, fenders, and lighting system, and yes, it still folds down for easier storage and transportation.
How does a company that only makes cruisers manage to have so many models?! The Model A is one of their latest offerings, a classic styled cruiser with a single speed drivetrain and powerful rear hub motor. This thing has chopper vibes - especially with the giant headlight - and you can upgrade it with other accessories like a rack and fenders. That will cost more, and you can raise the price even more if you get lost in EBC's awesome paint color customization options... but these bikes are worth it. EBC has one of the best warranties in the business and they actually ship their products fully assembled, after being put together and tested by someone in the US. I don't know of a single other company that puts that much effort into their product and the quality definitely shows here.
The Blaupunkt Henri is rocking a magnesium alloy frame & wheels, which is durable, lightweight, and vibration damping. It folds down small which is great for storage, with a magnetic latch mechanism to keep it locked in the folded position, making it fairly easy to maneuver and roll around while folded. The 350-watt motor is no speed demon but still capable of 20mph speeds using either pedal assist or the half-grip twist throttle. It's priced a bit on the high side... but it does seem to be built very well and should hold up well over time, and it certainly looks beautiful!
The second iteration of Aventon's Sinch has changed so much that I hesitate to even consider it the same model. It's step-through now, it's got a rack and fenders, more advanced lighting, a telescoping stem, a torque sensor... but what the heck, it's the Sinch.2! It is still a fat-tired folding bike on 20x4" fat tires, and even more of a blast to ride thanks to that torque sensor. The basic suspension fork allows for comfortable riding in the city and on light trails, but it doesn't have a ton of travel so don't get too crazy. Another benefit of the new frame is that it's a lot easier to remove the battery; on the previous Sinch you had to fold the bike first before exposing the battery, which was inconvenient.
Really the only downside for the Sinch.2 is the brakes; they're good quality disc brakes, but they're mechanical as opposed to hydraulic. That means they take more grip force to activate, and they'll need occasional maintenance to tighten up the cables. For a bike that weights roughly 70 pounds and can carry up to 300 pounds of rider and cargo, hydraulic brakes would be a real plus.