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2023 Rad Power Bikes

RadRunner 3 Plus

A 20″ aluminum frame utility e-bike with modest components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,199
Weight75.5 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 60mm
Wheels20″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetShimano
Motor750W hub-drive
Battery672Wh
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

RadRunner 3 Plus

23 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
One Size

4'11" – 6'3"

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Summary

The RadRunner is a highly versatile and practical utility e-bike praised for its excellent value, offering great utility without a high price. It features a comfortable ride with a suspension fork that handles bumps well, and its design supports a wide range of accessories for various uses like commuting and cargo. While it has some minor drawbacks, it is easy to ride and well-suited for diverse riders.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money

  • Highly versatile and practical with extensive accessory compatibility

  • Comfortable ride quality and handling

  • Strong carrying capacity and durable build

Cons
  • Limited performance on steep hills

  • Single-sided kickstand may be inconvenient

  • Only available in one color and frame size

  • Heavy weight, especially when loaded

Key Quotes
The RadRunner 3 Plus reinforces that reputation. It’s shy of perfect, but offers great ebike utility without breaking the bank.
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The RadRunner 3 Plus is a great practical e-bike that works brilliantly for commuting, shopping, kid-carrying.
ebiketips
The RadRunner 3 Plus is like an apple tree bearing its best fruit in its fifth year.
Electric Bike Report
The RadRunner is a utility electric bike platform, like a compact cargo bike!
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Outdoor Gear Lab
Rad Power RadRunner 3 Plus

Jul 2024 · Joshua Hutchens

RadPower brings us the non-pretentious and quirky little RadRunner 3. The third iteration of this bike is more capable and better handling than ever. The...

Highs
  • Smooth

  • Stable

  • Fully-featured

Lows
  • Heavy

  • 20 mph top speed

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BikeRadar
Rad Power RadRunner 3 Plus review

Aug 2023 · Warren Rossiter

A small-wheeled load hauler

Highs
  • Easy riding

  • Steady handling

  • Big load capacity well put together for the price

Lows
  • Doesn t like big hills

  • Kickstand could be better

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ebiketips
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus

Jun 2023

Verdict: Excellent compact utility bike with loads of improvements over version 1 and still decent value

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Electric Bike Report
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus E-Bike Review – 2023

Mar 2023 · Forrest Woolman

The “Be What You Want It To Be” E-Bike In this review of Rad Power Bikes’ new RadRunner 3 Plus electric bike, you will learn how this bike has evolved from its predecessors to become one of the best all-purpose e-bikes around. E-bike popularity is soaring to new heights, and more new riders want an

Highs
  • One of the most versatile e-bikes on the market. It can commute, haul, cruise – you name it. The frame styling, 350 lbs payload capacity and available accessories make it adaptable to whatever you need an e-bike to do…

  • …The available accessory packages leave you wanting for nothing. Optimized second passenger setups (adults or kids), heavy-duty hard shell panniers with locks for fighting the elements or thieves, and the debut of the Rad Trailer that’s Runner 3 Plus compatible for taking another 100 lbs of cargo or pets with the pet trailer insert.

  • The longer rack and higher weight capacity makes this the most capable Runner to date. It’s even roomier for hauling passengers & cargo.

  • New and improved frame design is stronger and stiffer than its siblings, giving improved handling while still fitting 4’10” to 6’2” riders.

  • It’s arguably the best feeling Runner to date. The motor provides great acceleration, and does very well on hills. Handling with the BMX-style riser bar is top notch and has a well-balanced feel on the 3.3” tires.

  • Everybody can pick their preferred pace thanks to appreciable jumps in speed along the PAS levels.

  • Plenty of comfort from top to bottom: 17” standover height, new and improved saddle, 60mm travel on the suspension fork, upright riding position, and more add up to a ride that’s easy on the rider.

  • While not yet available, the fact that you’ll soon be able to add a second battery under the rear rack that will double your range will be such a welcome feature!

  • It’s a bike that has style and function. Previous Runners didn’t look this sleek, and the semi-integrated battery should be a blueprint for how to see the battery in a way that doesn’t feel like the e-bike is from 2018.

Lows
  • It’s a bit nitpicky since overall the looks department got a huge upgrade, but the cable management could be better as there are a lot of exposed connections, and the paint job looks nice but there’s just one color available.

  • Previous Runner models had a dual-leg kickstand while this model uses a single-sided one. It’s generally easier to use than the dual-leg one, but for those loading the bike with cargo the upright angle provided from the dual-sided one was more convenient.

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Electric Bike Review
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus Review

Mar 2023

Price: $2229.00 | Model Year: 2023 | A utility electric bike with deep step-thru frame and custom tires that make it approachable, stable, and very capable. Increased gross weight capacity of 350 pounds, including 120lbs on the extended rear rack. Upgraded battery pack is easier to remove (even with optional locking console), dual display system, hydraulic disc brakes, and better foot peg positioning.

Observations
  • A utility electric bike with deep step-thru frame and custom tires that make it approachable, stable, and very capable. Increased gross weight capacity of 350 pounds, including 120lbs on the extended rear rack. Upgraded battery pack is easier to remove (even with optional locking console), dual display system, hydraulic disc brakes, and better foot peg positioning.

  • Excellent safety features including reflective puncture resistant tires, bright integrated headlight with running beam, rear light with side windows and brake activation, motor inhibiting brake levers, and a high quality bell. Tons great accessories including a passenger package, front and rear baskets and locking boxes, small and large bags, second battery, child seat, and trailer.

  • Redesigned saddle is thicker, can adjust forward and back, be tilted, and uses standard rails that work with a suspension post! Ergonomic grips, adjustable handlebar, large aluminum platform pedals, and adjustable kickstand work great. Motor activates smoothly but offers great power with 10% faster climbing ability. High capacity 672 watt hour battery, excellent charger.

  • Twist throttle is not limited by pedal assist, so you can use it at any time to get going or catch up to friends. The motor is powerful, but produces more noise. The bike only comes in one size and color: metallic dark grey. Shipping is free in most cases, but there is some unboxing and assembly required: handlebar, front wheel, and pedals. Fairly heavy at 75.5lbs due to the elongated frame, 7-speed drivetrain, and suspension fork.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Aluminum

Tire Clearance4"

Fork

RST Spring Fork, 60 mm travel

Travel60mm

Bottom Bracket

100 mm shell, 159 mm spindle

Headset

Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" straight steerer tube

Stem

50 mm + 30º (35 mm rise)

Handlebar

Aluminum, 710 mm wide

Saddle

Moped-style saddle with extra padding

Seatpost

390 mm x 27.2 mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Forged aluminum platform, CrMo axle with reflectors, standard 9/16" x 20 TPI threading

Grips

Ergonomic comfort grips made of imitation leather

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

7-speed Shimano

Crank

48T with dual-sided aluminum chainring guard, 170 mm crank arms

Shifters

Shimano, 7-speed thumb shifter

Cassette

7-speed freewheel, 11-34T

Chain

KMC Z7, 132 links

Brakes

Tektro Hydraulic HD-E350

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro aluminum hydraulic three finger levers with motor cutoff switch

Wheels
Rims

Double-Wall aluminum, 36 hole, Rim width: 57 mm

Spokes

12-gauge, stainless steel, black

Tires

Kenda K905 20" x 3.3" with K-Shield puncture protection and reflective stripe

Disc Rotors

Tektro 180 mm

Electric Components
Motor

Rear hub 750W, Stated wattage is the manufacturer’s rated power capacity. Actual power-to-ground wattage is under 750W to ensure ebike regulatory compliance and may vary depending on riding conditions.

Battery

14Ah 672 Wh semi-integrated battery, Bikes shipped to NYC are compliant with UL 2849 and 2271.

Display

LCD display. See Display section below for details.

Charger

48V, 2 Amp Rad Power Bikes smart charger, operates on 100V-240V AC power outlets

Accessories
Lights

Auto-on feature, Front: LED headlight, Rear: Integrated taillight with brake light

Fenders

Full-coverage front and rear

Racks

Integrated, 120 lb (54 kg) carrying capacity

Bell

Yes

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