2024 Rad Power Bikes

RadExpand 5 Plus

We got over 80 miles (and 7 hours) of ride time on a single charge thanks to the efficient 720Wh battery.

It has worthy upgrades of a ‘plus’ model: suspension fork, better brakes, new display, etc.

Pedal assist felt much more like natural pedaling than previous models largely due to the newly added torque sensor motor activation.

We think the bike would be a great option for RV’ers or those with limited space as the Radexpand folds up in just a few easy steps.

We love the enhanced fire safety with Rad Power’s new Safe Shield Battery, which features individual fire barriers for each cell, effectively preventing battery fire “runoff” and providing peace of mind.

Venture from the campground to the city with perks like integrated turn signals, front and rear lighting, fenders, and a rear rack, making it a practical choice for daily rides.

We found the RadExpand 5 Plus to climb hills well thanks to its 750W motor with 64 Nm of torque.

The estimated range on the display isn’t particularly accurate. We encourage switching it to the percentage readout instead.

We found the kickstand placement to be a slight irritation as the heel of our foot would randomly hit it on our rides (size 11 shoes and up).

An affordable folding electric bike with powerful geared hub motor, high capacity 48 volt battery pack, integrated lights with bright braking activation, custom plastic fenders, and a sturdy rear rack all included! Optional front tray, baskets, panniers, suspension seat post, child seat, mobile delivery service, and more.

Sturdy reinforced step-thru frame is approachable, offers a highly adjustable handlebar, and is available in two colors: black or white. Reflective tires enhance the visual footprint, along with the side cutouts on the headlight, and a flick bell is included for signaling. Reliable braking with large 180mm mechanical disc brakes with motor inhibitors.

High volume 4" wide fat tires provide stability, float on soft terrain, and comfort. Their knobby tread is capable off-road, and provides further vibration dampening. Ergonomic rubber grips, comfort saddle with handle, and large platform pedals feel secure. Great 7-speed drivetrain with chainring guide offers 14 to 32 tooth spread for starts and climbing, trigger shifters are easy to reach and actuate.

Compared to older generation RadMini folding ebike products, this 5th generation bike does not have a suspension fork. This reduces the weight of the bike by ~6.5lbs, lowers the cost, and improves compliance. Folding joints felt very secure, large gussets limit frame flex and increase the weight capacity. Basic LED display readout lacks a USB charging port and does not communicate speed, but they do sell an optional upgrade to LCD display.