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    MSRP
    $1,599$2,199
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    $2,199

    At Rad Power Bikes

    Category
    Long Tail CargoLong Tail Cargo, E-Bike
    Weight
    13.8 lbs (frame)86.0 lbs
    AluminumAluminum
    26″ / 27.5″ / 29″20″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    750W 90Nm hub-drive
    720Wh
    Groupset
    Shimano
    Drivetrain
    1 × 7
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    -45mm
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    radpowerbikes.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Blackborow Frameset is a 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame long tail cargo frameset with mechanical disc brakes.
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    Gear Range

    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)

    27 mph

    2024 RadWagon 5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Blackborow Mid-Wheelbase Fat Frame

    BB StandardBSA, 100mm, Threaded

    ColorGreen

    Aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 100mm, Threaded

    ColorGreen

    Fork

    Kingpin

    Travel45mm

    RST Guide suspension fork, 45mm travel, tapered steerer tube, thru axle

    Travel45mm

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    100mm BSA, threaded

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40

    Stem

    35mm A-head

    Handlebar

    Aluminum, 680 mm wide

    Saddle

    Padded flat touring saddle with shallow anatomic cut-out, wide contoured sides

    Seatpost

    31.6mm

    390 mm x 27.2 mm

    Pedals

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

    Grips

    Ergonomic rubber comfort grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    7-speed Shimano

    Crank

    Fat bike ~76mm chainline only, 1x and 2x compatible, 36t max ring

    50T with dual sided chain ring cover, 170mm crank arms

    Shifters

    Shimano, 7-speed thumb shifter

    Cassette

    7-speed freewheel, 11-34T

    Brakes

    Rear: 51mm standard (140–180mm)

    Tektro Hydraulic Disc HD-E395

    Wheels
    Tires

    Kenda 20" x 3.3"

    Disc Rotors

    180 mm x 2.3mm

    Electric Components
    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.

    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

    Accessories
    Lights

    Auto-on feature, Front: ~200 lumens LED headlight with built-in reflector, Rear: Integrated taillight with brake light and turn signals

    Fenders

    Full coverage front and rear, plus integrated wheel cover

    Racks

    Rear: Integrated, 120 lb (54.4 kg) carrying capacity

    Bell

    Yes

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