Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus Review

Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus Review - $2.2k

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Жыл бұрын

The ad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus is 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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@atarr333 Жыл бұрын

Court, you are the standard bearer for eBike reviews! Just so good- and it’s cool to watch how you keep refining over time. I’ve been a big fan for years.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, on March 9th 2023 I got an update from Rad Power Bikes that they dropped the price on the RadRunner 3 Plus to $2,299 so I've updated the title and my full written review, and am pinning this comment :)

@Matanumi Жыл бұрын

We'll see what happens come black Friday....

@jamesclawson9243 Жыл бұрын

Btw this comment is not pinned

@jaywagner3111 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another comprehensive review. I am a big Rad fan having owned the original Rad Runner 1 and now the Rad City 5, which I love. But it seems to me that of late Rad is one step behind the field with their latest models. Lectric undercut the Rad Trike by $1000 and produced a trike that is a beast at hill climbing. I love Rad support but I hear that Lectric is pretty good on support, their bikes arrive fully assembled and I am questioning if a $1000 difference is worth the support and limited retail locations. I realize their are differences in components but for casual riders $1000 is hard to overlook. Now Lectric and Aventon have come out with cargo bikes, the Expedition and Abound respectively, that also undercut Rad's pricing for this bike. Aventon's Abound has a torque sensor, a color display and blue tooth app, 750 wall motor and many accessories plus a pretty extensive dealer network if one does not want to assemble an ebike. The Abound is $2200 vs $2.5 K for the new Runner 3. And Lectric has introduced their cargo bike with dual battery capability for $1699 and a staggering load capacity. I point this out because I really hope that Rad will regain its former innovation and step up their technology to match a rapidly advancing market. Hopefully the next iteration of Rad's cargo bike will reposition them as leaders in the value field. Just my two cents! Keep up the good work as I really look forward to your reviews.

@DiegoLinde Жыл бұрын

Was gonna mention Lectric but you beat me to it. RadPower emailed me to say that their Runner 3 will hold a 2nd battery but I see that it's still in the works. Meanwhile, Lectric's XPedition comes in at $1700 and is equipped with 2 batteries claiming a range of up to 150 miles. This Runner 3 is already over $2100 with only 1 battery. What are they gonna charge for a 2nd one? and even with two, it doesn't look as though they'll match Lectric's range. I share your concern, if that's what it is, that RadPower is going off-course a bit. Their appeal to me was the right balance of quality at a reasonable price point. Now, it's beginning to feel as though they're trying to go more upmarket into the Tern bracket of e-bikes which would be a shame, IMO. If RadPower had 2 batteries on this bike it would still be $400 more than the XPedition? How do they justify that?

@robredcay3739 11 ай бұрын

I've had this bike for a couple of weeks and been learning more and more about it. Your video is so incredibly thorough. I should have watched this first!

@MontyShipman Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thorough review, as always. Thank you!!!

@braxtonperry1981 Жыл бұрын

These type of bikes are the Future if we can get to manufacturing Them and service them here Great Videos EBR 🚲👀🥇

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Thanks BRAXTON! Hope you're having a good day. On to a bright, friendly future 😎

@dank9828 Жыл бұрын

Good review; thank you. It looks like some nice steady improvements by Rad.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! I agree, they improved a lot of little things for this one. Being able to remove the battery if you have the locking console box. Being able to key that box to match the hardshell locking box and panniers, the longer rear rack that fits the big Ballard Bags, even making the motor climb faster. Lots of attention to detail :)

@gbird5000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting the weight of the bike at the beginning of the review! I wish more reviewers did that.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Sure thing, I also double checked the weight myself and list a bunch more details at electricbikereview.com/rad-power-bikes/2023-radrunner-3-plus/

@Krip_Creator Жыл бұрын

Great review, nice job! By the way, I loooooove the environment you're at, OMG ❤️

@wishbone1231 Жыл бұрын

Looks good. Im waiting for rad to get out the 20mph speed to something more faster. I love this design, its like my rad expand and the two young men was very nice and helpful in the video. Great review ElectricBikeReview.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks @wishbone1231! I do my best. The RadExpand is pretty nice. I agree it would be cool if they started offering Class 3 ebikes someday :D

@logitech12345678910 Жыл бұрын

Wow that price is getting out of control. I still have my Rad Runner 1 which I paid 1199 for a couple of years ago. Upgraded the controller for substantially more power and its been running great for 2500 miles.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad to hear it's holding up. Yeah, I've seen prices all over the place with ebikes in recent years. It takes a while to plan and source these things, especially with supply chain. This model feels a bit pricier, but it's also nicer in a lot of ways. Glad they still sell some of the cheaper RadRunners.

@InkDropFalls Жыл бұрын

it will be for 2023 ..you got keep in mind development costs of figuring what they want and getting there china partners to build tweak there frame for there needs ...then there new motor here no longer BAFANG deal ....there some other company they have new deal making there new motor or tweaking it for them ... So just like any new hardware and tech ...the newest thing and cost of it often over priced because they need to cover to development cost .. It will come down on price as all Rads have over the years ..... In my opinion Wait till black friday ......always wait buy Ebikes on black friday then your get better value of what it really costs and worth like everything

@disciprine Жыл бұрын

Yup. That price is pretty tough to justify with so much more competition.

@Kushken Жыл бұрын

For that price you can get a hyper scrambler that has three times the battery range and way more additional things.

@littleripper312 Жыл бұрын

Same I paid about $1200. I don't see anything on this new ebike that would justify spending more.

@daveyogurt2 Жыл бұрын

I'm still using my RadRunner 1 on a daily basis. Great bike.

@craigkosts Жыл бұрын

awesome review, thanks!

@zohrahasz8442 Жыл бұрын

i am so happy with my rad runner plus.

@user-ld4jb4dp3m Жыл бұрын

Hello Court. I'm shopping for my first eBike, and really enjoyed your review of the Radrunner 3 Plus. This looks like a good choice for my needs/wants. I'm also considering the Aventon Abound. Do you have any plans to review this bike in the near future? Your reviews are so much more detailed and informative than anything else I can find. Thanks.

@irving3sp Жыл бұрын

Excited about the fat-tire cafe lock! Are there any more details on launch date or specs? I can't find it anywhere on their website

@jcoats5529 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic value. I really enjoyed my Rad2 but quickly outgrew it and replaced it with a Trek Allant 7. It's just way too heavy, and it doesn't easily fit my bike carrier. I had to spend extra for a proper seat, suspension post, and hydraulic breaks.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Oh man, it sounds like you manually created your own RadRunner 3 Plus by purchasing the parts yourself! Hope you're enjoying it. The Trek Allant 7 is also a wonderful ebike :)

@wouldyoudomeakindnes Жыл бұрын

great to see Radpower increasing the quality of their bikes

@Matanumi Жыл бұрын

And you pay for it

@RobertGlazier Жыл бұрын

Very nice review. New subscriber. Thanks.

@Alohakoa59 Жыл бұрын

Very nice review

@thecowsgomoo4841 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great info! Curious... how do you think the bike would do on soft and hard beach sand? Also, would it be fine for some fireroad type mountain biking?

@yannicklimugob8537 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. You do such a great job with you videos. We have a Radwagon 4 and I'm wondering if a radruner 3 is a good addition. Both have 20 in. wheels. Can they be swooped? It's 20x3 for Rw4 and 20x3.3 for Rr3. I wonder if they can share the same tires. I would also hope that I can install the semi integrated battery on my Rw4. Would be nice if I can swoop batteries too. Rw4 uses the old battery.

@rodneyhankins6417 12 күн бұрын

Nice just don't know which one to get as for my shopping. The RadRunner 3 or the Radster Rad Power Bike?

@candicewebster306 Жыл бұрын

Any reason for concern regarding the 64 Nm of torque? It seemed a lot lower than other bikes in this class. Even the rad mini step thru had 80 Nm. Thanks in advance!

@abhinaysali Жыл бұрын

Does this have a frame cafe lock? where is the accessory available?

@InkDropFalls Жыл бұрын

Not in market for new bike ....But the Trailer i would be very interested buying for my current bike ...and interested to see if someone try put the cargo side box on the radrunner 1 to see if can fit if push it to very back .... The range extender was never mentioned i think that might it biggest selling point

@michaeldesilvio221 Жыл бұрын

High quality stuff.

@amata415 Жыл бұрын

Maybe I’ll get one in the future, but for now my RR 1 is still working.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Sounds like you've taken good care of it. Rad has the parts and support in place for these ebikes to last. I'm curious how you use yours?

@Just_Randomi Жыл бұрын

They improved so much. I have a rad runner plus and I'm gonna get this bike this summer. I just don't know where I'm going to put it

@Matanumi Жыл бұрын

Why? Keep the plus and just use that

@Just_Randomi Жыл бұрын

@Southcoast Horizon I upgrade my bikes. My plus has about 200 plus miles with my upgrades. This new bike has a weight load of 350.lbs. I can add so much more to it. When I work doing deliveries I can carry more and make more money.

@philipweiner1248 Жыл бұрын

I am wondering how loud the motor from the Radrunner is. There is a sale on the RadRhino 6 for 1400€ and the Radrunner 3 Plus goes for 2500€ but I could get the passenger seat for my girlfriend. I think I would spend the extra grand but is the Radrunner that much louder then the RadRhino ? (And like is it as an e scooter loud or is it annoyingly loud? )

@vh6997 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Can you just plug in anywhere and charge the battery ? - Indoors ?

@Tony7022 Жыл бұрын

I hope it last longer than my Rad Runner 1 and my wife's rad mini. Ours are 3years old and have a little over 3000 miles on them and I've had to replace both main gears in the motors, the chains, her detailer and tires. We have also had 8-10 flat tires. Battery has no where close to 800 cycles, and the range has gone down to around 15 miles. That's just one morning ride. We love the styling of the Rads, they just have not held up.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Oh man, that's really lame. Not what I was expecting. My parents both got RadRovers years ago and my Dad has taken his all over the US on his RV, riding dirt paths, seawalls, city streets, and no problems so far. He got Tanus Armor for his tires and upgraded the handlebar etc. maybe he got lucky with his battery? Here's a video we shot about it, in case you're curious about it. He usually doesn't go on camera kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7p_n72rmNuznoE.html

@disciprine Жыл бұрын

3000 miles sounds pretty decent to me.....

@BikeHelmetMk2 Жыл бұрын

Oh gosh. I'm slowly approaching that amount of miles, and haven't had to replace anything. Maybe you've got bad luck with bikes, and I've got good luck? Either that, or I'm due! I really should replace my balding tires, but they still grip well enough, so /shrug

@wb7370 Жыл бұрын

Great to see a review from cory again,dude was the first ebike and scooter reviewer and the best to do it on KZfaq for years..I been riding these toys in Brooklyn for the last 12 years..I brought all my toys on Cory's advice..great guy..just gave away the new unused 12 year old go motorboard electric scooter I wanted to give to him to give to sam(another first), but dedent no his Brooklyn revisit. Just great to see another review from the best..

@chrisE815 Жыл бұрын

Rad- Range extender and UL testing certification please!!!

@brucesimpson8579 Жыл бұрын

I also prefer these utilitarian bikes for both practicality and functionality.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Me too, it's actually a really fun bike to ride around with! Kind of crazy how many mounting options and accessories they have now. I would have loved to have this as a kid before I got a car... but it's still really fun as an adult, and I find that I ride more often and do more with this type of bike :)

@errolyeaman7587 Жыл бұрын

Hi Court, does the 750 watt motor rating on this bike refer to its maximum power output or does it put out a higher wattage while under a higher load? I have a Canadian Radmini (2018) with a 500 watt motor, however, when I look at the wattage output while climbing hills, the output only gets to 499 watts. I am wondering why this is. I would be interested in this bike if in fact a 500 watt rated motor would be capable of putting out a maximum of 650 watts or higher. Always enjoy your reviews.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Hi Errol! I suspect it’s peak output. The legal limit in Canada is 500w and 750w in the US. Interesting that it sounds like they set the limit to 499 just to be safe in your example. Peak torque is 64nm from what I understand, and that may be constant from country to country :)

@Benjamin_Jehne Жыл бұрын

@@ElectricBikeReview If it has 64Nm it's very likely that it is a native 500W motor. All the 750W motors have over 80Nm. But thats again a point, what makes the bike even cheaper to the competition.

@IMissDaisy Жыл бұрын

Ordered RADRUNNER 3 plus today. Hoping the weight thing isn’t going to me make feel it I was concerned about that and that put me off the RADRUNNER 4

@backtoclassic7797 Жыл бұрын

Hey Court, thanks for this amazing review. I was going to buy the Radrunner Plus and just saw this popping up on the European Onlineshop. Would you say I should invest the extra 500€ to buy the 3 or just stick to the regular one? Thank you!

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Howdy! That's a great question. I personally would, because I like the ability to use the longer panniers. The battery design is way better, and I think I'd like to have a USB up front and in the back. Most of the other features are similar enough... though this motor is said to climb 10% faster. As a light weight person, and someone who tends to make the best of cheaper things... I could definitely be happy with the older RadRunner Plus, but I love the refinements they did here, and I could justify the money because I ride a lot and allow myself to spend more money on things that are "healthy" or positive, if that makes sens.

@Matanumi Жыл бұрын

Get the plus instead. More bang for Buck and serviceable battery

@frankfurter7260 Жыл бұрын

Are the battery and battery charger both UL certified? It would be useful if you would discuss this with any review because e-bike battery fires are making the news.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

I asked about this and was told that they exceed UL requirements but have not yet completed certification.

@TheCoonsFamily Жыл бұрын

Did the light come with the package, or was it an upgrade? Do you think it's worth this price point?

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Hi Kristen! Yeah, this Plus model comes with the front and rear lights, the fenders, and the suspension fork! The boxes, bags, and trailer would cost extra though. I think the price makes sense for a feature complete bike from a well known company that offers good support. The product is well done and I would not be disappointed buying one for myself... which is why my parents both bought RadRovers a few years back. Both still run great, my Dad has even taken his on off-road trips with his RV! Here's the video we shot kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7p_n72rmNuznoE.html

@goobfilmcast4239 Жыл бұрын

I am a Rad 5 fat tire owner. I LOOOOOOOOOVE it.......While I know it's a new model, it doesn't have enough features over previous Runners to justify that price. I am seeing a real softening in e-bike (and "acoustic" bikes) pricing. At least they haven't jumped as a high as Sondors. Post-Pandemic there has never been more choices with lots of solid entry-level bargains......oh, and don't forget the re-sale market....lots of people bought e-bikes as another toy that turned into a garage queen

@cerebrix Жыл бұрын

As a dog owner that bought a RC5+, I'm pretty irritated about it's exclusion from the trailer. So what am I supposed to do? Sell my bike I just bought a year ago to take a loss, buy a new bike, go through all that again, just to take my dog out with me? This really sucks. Doesn't feel good, and makes me really regret buying the bike now. I love my dog and I'd love to take her everywhere with me.

@fedguy9182 Жыл бұрын

Are the batteries UL approved?

@TheCoonsFamily Жыл бұрын

Also, can you get a stand that has 2 legs like on the Radwagon? I though I saw it in the photo with the trailer.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

I think so, I found one by searching online and put a screenshot in the video. Here's what I found: www.radpowerbikes.com/products/electric-bike-kickstands?variant=32606600396896

@wishbone1231 Жыл бұрын

Are you gonna do a video on the new aventon ebike as well?

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

I just saw that! Nice... it looks pretty interesting, I'm curious about the seat post. It looks like a dropper or something? Maybe I will get to cover it, right now I'm actually buried with 10 other bikes and doing a site redesign project. I feel a little behind to be honest. I prioritized the Specialized Tero X and RadRunner 3 Plus since I had covered prior versions and had some insights to bring. Looks like the Aventon Abound is first generation compact cargo/utility. Pretty sweet, I think they do a good job too.

@BustedLeaf Жыл бұрын

While I appreciate the effort to update its design, I have noticed that its power capability remains the same as the original version. In other words, it is essentially the same product with a different appearance. Despite the change in design, the RadRunner 3 Plus does not offer any improvement in its power performance or capabilities. I believe this is important information that potential buyers should be aware of when making their purchasing decisions.

@jaredhills82 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I went to Rad in Denver with the intention of buying a radrunner plus. After test riding both, we decided on the runner3 plus because of its feel and updated design. It was quite a but more expensive, but it still felt worth it.

@BigOcto64 Жыл бұрын

i dont understand why they swapped the kickstand from the radrunner 2 to the rad 3 plus. i love the one o0n the 2!

@b.griffin317 Жыл бұрын

20:00 From this it seems you can readily peddle up to 12/13mph, even thought it is 75lbs.

@daviddehass6877 Жыл бұрын

Nice review, but that price... yikes. I love my RadRunner 2, but currently, Lectric bikes seem to be a much better value.

@gframe287 Жыл бұрын

Like a person below I was going to give my Rad Runner to my daughter this year and look at buying a shiny new Rad Runner Plus around August but this new model does have me scratching my chin. Yes it is a bit more expensive but you may have noticed that everything you go to buy currently has gone up in price. The thing that is winking at me is that you can carry another battery easily above the rear wheel and double the range.That would be great. However I will watch and need to wait and see what price are they going to ask for that spare/extra battery? 🤔. Any chance they might drop the price here in the UK? A spare battery for either the Rad Runner or the slimmer built in style is £515. Thanks to Brexit 👿 the £ has fallen through the floor so our £ is worth almost the same as the dollar or euro so no need to get a currency converter out 🤣

@InkDropFalls Жыл бұрын

all good questions .... Keep in mind 2023 .NEW Model bike ...... development costs of figuring what they want and getting there china partners to build tweak there frame for there needs ...then there new motor here no longer BAFANG deal ....there some other company they have new deal making there new motor or tweaking it for them ... So just like any new hardware and tech ...the newest thing and cost of it often over priced because they need to cover to development cost .. It will come down on price as all Rads have over the years ..... In my opinion Wait till black friday ......always wait buy Ebikes on black friday then your get better value of what it really costs and worth like everything My advice to everyone who looking to buy ebike ...WAIT till Black Friday ....promise you that your get what real price of it is as try to clear stocks ....Last black friday it was brand new Classic Rad 1 for £800 ....i brought one 7 months early second hand for £750 .....so i learned lesson ..wait till black friday your get your money worth then

@disciprine Жыл бұрын

Rad should offer a hydraulic brake retrofit kit for the rad runner 1 plus

@Benjamin_Jehne Жыл бұрын

Go to any bike shop and they will sell you some hydraulic brakes. This isn't a car with a lot of proprietary parts. all the mechanical parts of this bike, can be replaced with whatever you want.

@disciprine Жыл бұрын

@@Benjamin_Jehne my shop said they would charge me $600 lol. I was like wut

@Benjamin_Jehne Жыл бұрын

@@disciprine They wanted to gut you.

@VuNguyen-mh4oo Жыл бұрын

Over my budget. i am looking for a good one but price should be anywhere from 1.5k to 2k max. I would appreciate your advice.

@jcoats5529 Жыл бұрын

Just get the Rad 2 and buy a used one

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Hmm... I like what @J Coats said. These are great bikes for the money, and you benefit from the many accessories, customer support, and resale value if you move on at some point. The key difference for me with the RadRunner, even the older ones, is that the saddle goes up and down for better pedaling. I would still pay more for the extra gears, so maybe the RadRunner Plus? If you don't need the fat tires or utility setup or fenders or lights... there are many affordable folding electric bikes out there for around $1k, just try to get one from a decent company that has parts. I actually wished I had spent more on my first ebike back in 2011, because I used it so much.

@pinkbastrdw Жыл бұрын

Hello everyone in the comments i have a question i have no drivers license but i want to consider using a ebike for commuting to work is this a good choice?

@Zach-qs2bw Жыл бұрын

Check your local laws it's legal where I'm at been using it for a little over a year

@ryderflimsskating5581 Жыл бұрын

but is it good for wheelies? 🤔

@justinlikesme19 Жыл бұрын

Check the magicycle deer mini steph thru same price like this but its a beast over all

@Chexmaster Жыл бұрын

The fact there charging only 200 less then hyper scrambler 2 with 3 times the battery is wild

@jimgraves665 6 ай бұрын

Kawasaki 230 vs this... huh?? Thanks for the review tho, nice.

@williamwoolcock Жыл бұрын

Are they shipping to Hawaii yet?

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

I'm not 100% sure, but I do not think they ship to Alaska or Hawaii.

@Kevin_geekgineering Жыл бұрын

it's way too expensive for what it actually offers, even in this economy

@cyanginpedro Жыл бұрын

A boombox?

@timscott3027 Жыл бұрын

The centerscreen is nice but the grip button-screen is horrible why do you need a massive number 5 there? And why the difference in brightness the whole settup would look better one or the other not both. Put the mph on the grip or just have the old buttons? Very odd decision from rad. I like the new frame style and battery 👍

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Very well said @Tim Scott. I tried my best to present the hardware objectively, but I've had these same thoughts and always hoped it would become more clear why they separated them. I also dislike that the USB is not built in anymore... but they kind of won me back with the daisy chain dongles. It's really tough to make a beautiful high quality product and have it be profitable. Business is challenging, especially with supply chain, investor demands, and competition. I get mixed feelings on these topics because I think Rad Power Bikes is such an excellent company with a special origin story and history. They are like 15 years old right now (older than my own site by a few years). It's crazy.

@hungrypup Жыл бұрын

The locking hard shell panniers are nice, as are the hydraulic brakes (finally). But at this price the bike is too expensive

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

I like the locking boxes a lot too. Got to see a prototype a year or two back and was very excited! Finally get to talk about them :P

@justinbeynon7980 9 ай бұрын

There's no way a 14ah battery on a 76lb bike plus rider and gear is getting a 45 mile range. Cut that in half, at least. I have an 18ah battery with a 750W rear hub motor and I get about 25 in real world conditions. I like the look of this bike. Great utility bike but at $2300, I dont think theres enough here. I bought a 1699 ebike with the specs above. Not as cool design, for sure but does exactly the same thing.

@kevinnashskitchen3517 Жыл бұрын

They stole my box mounting idea 😭 I wanted to see how the trailer mounted. 🤔

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin! I plan to do another video about the trailer and pet carrier a bit later. Basically there's a little metal tube that mounts to the left side of the rear axle. It comes with a replacement nut and that black tube piece acts as a thick washer. Then the trailer arm connects to that tube, so you can remove the trailer easily anytime. It's just like this: amzn.to/3ENV0Zy

@dickbill1994 Жыл бұрын

IMO rad needs to cut weight on their next round of bikes. 75lbs is a bit crazy. Also add a handle to the power pack.

@Zach-qs2bw Жыл бұрын

Or a mechanical lever the pushes the battery out because god damn is it a pain to get out during winter

@cuong192 Жыл бұрын

They are losing the freaking mind to price this bike at $2.5K? especially after the cargo bike quality recall? There are so many under 3K cargo bike out there would eat this for sure.

@rainbow2006 Жыл бұрын

I think I’ll pass on the price 😅

@twloughlin Жыл бұрын

Thanks Court. There's so much competition in this space now that Rad is no longer dominating it like it used to. Now there's much more for the consumer to consider. It shows how far the industry has come.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

It really does! There are some great options out there now. I wish I could cover every single one them and do comparisons and stuff to be thorough and consistently compare between models and companies... I have more competition now too as a reviewer! It's actually really neat to see the other in-depth videos, and I'm kind of grateful that I've got some help out here :D

@domdp Жыл бұрын

There is a reason the used market on these is so hot - the new bikes are just way way overpriced compared to the competition. It’s beyond saturated now

@timtumbleson3890 Жыл бұрын

The price is absurd. Rad has officially lost their mind.

@littleripper312 Жыл бұрын

I know right? For an ebike... At this price point I would put that money towards a Honda Ruckus.

@Benjamin_Jehne Жыл бұрын

Ich think the same. Rad is trying to sell premium, but the bikes are just entry level.

@scivieler768 Жыл бұрын

This new radrunner 3 is way too expensive considering my radrunner 1 costed €1199... Really like my radrunner 1 but when it's worn out and needs replacement I'am not returning to rad powerbikes... The price of the radrunner 3 is ridiculous when you compare it with the Lectric Expedition costing only US 1399. Or the Tiido t1 cargo pro with hydraulic brakes and 20 wh battery for €1699...

@BernieYohan Жыл бұрын

I just sold my 2 radrunners. This bike does not improve enough. Not for this price.

@philippelefebvre7645 Жыл бұрын

Too expensive. I’m waiting for them to release new colors for the radrunner 2 or a radrunner 3

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

That's cool! Which colors would you like to see Philippe :D

@philippelefebvre7645 Жыл бұрын

There was a survey they did on Instagram a few weeks ago with new colour options and they had some nice ones in there. There was a nice mustard yellow and other really good ones too

@christopherharmon9336 Жыл бұрын

At $2500, I'd have to spend an extra $500 and buy a mid-drive bike which weighs much closer to 50 lbs.

@Secondwind2010 Жыл бұрын

No rear shock, it’s a big mistake at this price point!

@madbadoberan Жыл бұрын

Should be called rad minus. Downgraded lights, no passenger package, kickstand downgrade, should be color lcd display with volts /percentage options, increased price.mmmmmm……? Nah. Not sure what Rad is thinking. Seems like the other economy range manufacturers like Aventon and Lectric are outpacing and outperforming rad. Rad needs a new design team and stop putting all their eggs in their Customer Service department. If that’s the case then make the warranty a 2 year warranty.

@TheXanthoman Жыл бұрын

Might be a great bike if it was $16-1700 , but rads are traditionally under powered , and its only a single suspension bike , plus imo , its fairly ugly (looks like something sombody built in their garage) so for $2400 it doesnt even come close to comparing with a cr ovia ( better battery , better range , better fork , better top speed , dual suspension and way better looking) , imo rad needs to step up their game and lower their prices if they want to stay relevent , jmo , just sayin

@baddriversofcolga Жыл бұрын

You can buy a whole pet trailer for less than the price of the Rad pet insert. They really need to work on their value.

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

I like how it's modular... the trailer, bin, and pet insert. There are a lot of little details that I didn't get to cover since this was just meant to be a bike review. Maybe I'll go more in depth with another video. Agree, some of the stuff is getting pricier, but it's also getting nicer :D

@jjboohoo9641 Жыл бұрын

I like it except for the motor noise and it being $500 over priced

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

The motor was a bit louder than I expected, definitely noticeable… but it’s also very powerful. I think they will still be selling the RadRunner 2 and original RadRunner Plus that cost less.

@Bork_In_Volcanic Жыл бұрын

2500 for a bike from company with disappearing support? When previous model started at 1300$? Hahahahahahahaha. No.

@cvshav Жыл бұрын

Hydraulic brakes bro!

@ElectricBikeReview Жыл бұрын

I think Rad has above average support, especially with their flagship stores. The vans have gone away, but they still work with Velofix delivery vans. I'd rather have a company adapt and survive to continue selling replacement parts and accessories than go away, and these past couple of years have thrown some curve balls at a lot of companies... I see where you're coming from though, it is more expensive. Nice that they still sell some of the older models for less :)

@scivieler768 Жыл бұрын

@@cvshav I have been riding my radrunner 1 for more then two years with hydraulic brakes. Costed me €70. The price for the radrunner 3 is ridiculous.

@mandrade5611 Жыл бұрын

Are you even aware of certain global pandemic that started in 2019? hahaha@u

@littleripper312 Жыл бұрын

@@mandrade5611 Are you even aware that that nobody cares and its still stupid expensive?

@TheTiger669 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a toy

@mavoc3094 Жыл бұрын

6:53 Not sure how you can say that $2500 is "value priced", but I am guessing you are getting paid for this video.

@yorsan2240 Жыл бұрын

Good review, overpriced bike

@stephenstetler3324 Жыл бұрын

Poor Rad, this is just bad timing and priced way too high considering the competition has really stepped up their game.

@zeldazonk4702 7 ай бұрын

DON’T BUY FROM THEM. total scam of a company. I had the roadrunner plus for a little more than one year and the battery died. Took two months to convince customer service to send a new one (under warranty). Finally they told me they will send it but it’s not in stock and they don’t know when it will be again (!!!). Would not recommend it’s an overpriced piece of garbage.

@SolarizeYourLife Жыл бұрын

Too bad they will not use a pinion gearbox... Yeah sure, that alone is $1200....

@dantech8412 Жыл бұрын

You can get a blade 2 for the same price which blows this bike out of the water. The only thing this bike has over most is the cargo capacity. 3 grand for a buggy semi-integrated battery, hydraulic brakes and what else over its rr+ predecessor? No thanks.

@g00fysmiley Жыл бұрын

I am confused as to why anybody would buy this, its way more expensive than the competition for worse specs. for $1900 you can get an Aventon Aventure, or even better an Ariel Rider Kepler. both are faster and have bigger batteries. both have better components, not seeing any real value here. rad doesn't have the reputation or components on it to be considered a premium brand commanding that much of a price gap.

@tankprohp 11 ай бұрын

See what that cost you're going up to comparing it to the blix and this is nothing compared to those bikes they carry more they're more well built better brakes why would you buy this bike