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
May 2024 · Griffin Hales
The fifth generation of this cargo e-bike continues refinement and usability. It may not be perfect, but at this price, it's as appealing as any cargo e-bike like it. Rad Power Bikes had quite a hit on their hands with the RadWagon 4. It was one of the more popular cargo e-bikes on the market,
New 720Wh Safe Shield battery provides an unusual level of safety and is certified to UL 2271 & 2849
New 750W brushless, geared hub motor now produces 90Nm of torque, making it a better climber
Tektro hydraulic disc brakes offer exceptional stopping power. It’s one of our top cargo brake tests to date.
The wide range 11-34t freewheel makes the 7-speed Shimano drivetrain much more effective than we find on many other 7-speed e-bikes
Rear cargo deck has a 120-lb. carrying capacity
Rad Power offers a wide range of accessories to outfit the RadWagon 5 for hauling both kids and stuff
The big handle on the rear of the saddle make this cargo e-bike much easier to handle
The change to 20-in. wheels from 22-in. wheels means that replacement tires (and tubes) will be much easier to source
We would like to see the charger upgraded from 2A to speed charging
Cable management could be cleaner
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
The Rad Power RadWagon 4 is a sturdy electric cargo bike that can carry up to 350 pounds. With a large rear rack and front mounting points, it can be...
Nov 2022
Assembly and equipment flaws on RadWagon 4 cargo ebikes resulted in two separate voluntary stop-ride notices. Here's what owners need to know.
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 11