2024 Rad Power Bikes
RadWagon 5
A 20″ aluminum frame long tail cargo e-bike with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,199| Weight | 86.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 45mm |
| Wheels | 20″ |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 7 |
| Groupset | Shimano |
| Motor | 750W 90Nm hub-drive |
| Battery | 720Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
4'11" – 6'3"
Dec 2022
An effective car replacement at an affordable price point.
Affordable
Sturdy
Comfortable
Good cargo capacity
Powerful motor
Ineffective and noisy brakes
Tire issues
Aug 2023 · Mat Brett
With London’s ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) area expanding this week and other cities introducing similar anti-pollution charging zones, take a look at this excellent budget load carrier
Dec 2022 · Jeremy Benson
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Nov 2022
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Aug 2022 · Leon Poultney
We test this enticingly affordable electric cargo bike to see if it's the ultimate, affordable getaway vehicle.
Massive load-carrying capacity
Fantastic value for money
Plenty of personalisation options
Not as smooth and powerful as some rivals
7-Speed Shimano Acera gearing isn’t the best
Twist power assist could be better
| Frame | Aluminum |
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| Fork | RST Guide suspension fork, 45mm travel, tapered steerer tube, thru axle Travel: 45mm |
| Stem | 35mm A-head |
| Handlebar | Aluminum, 680 mm wide |
| Saddle | Padded flat touring saddle with shallow anatomic cut-out, wide contoured sides |
| Seatpost | 390 mm x 27.2 mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Composite platform, CrMo axle with reflectors, standard 9/16" x 20 TPI threading |
| Grips | Ergonomic rubber comfort grips |
| Rear Derailleur | 7-speed Shimano |
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| Crank | 50T with dual sided chain ring cover, 170mm crank arms |
| Shifters | Shimano, 7-speed thumb shifter |
| Cassette | 7-speed freewheel, 11-34T |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc HD-E395 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | Kenda 20" x 3.3" |
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| Disc Rotors | 180 mm x 2.3mm |
| Motor | Rear hub 750W, 90 Nm, 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. |
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| Battery | 15Ah 720 Wh Safe Shield Advanced External Battery, Samsung 50GB or LG M50LT cells, UL Certified to UL-2271 |
| Display | Rad custom color display. See Display section below for details. |
| Charger | 48VDC, 2 Amp Rad Power Bikes smart charger, operates on 100V-240V AC power outlets |
| Lights | Auto-on feature, Front: ~200 lumens LED headlight with built-in reflector, Rear: Integrated taillight with brake light and turn signals |
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| Fenders | Full coverage front and rear, plus integrated wheel cover |
| Racks | Rear: Integrated, 120 lb (54.4 kg) carrying capacity |
| Bell | Yes |
Last updated May 2