The bike is lighter and stiffer than previous generations, but still offers good comfort due to the higher volume 4″ knobby tires. All of the add-ons fit well and don’t rattle or seem cheap. Custom fenders, rear rack, reflective tires, and integrated lights make this folding electric fat bike commute ready.The maximum weight is listed at 275lbs, the rear rack can support up to 59.5lbs and the optional front rack can support up to 30lbs of capacity… which subtracts from the total carrying capacity of the bike. This model uses the standard slide-mount battery pack, and is compatible with most rack, bag, child seat, and suspension post accessories sold on the site. These are all great options in my opinion, and really separate the company from other online direct to consumer brands that target low prices. They’ve got mobile delivery service vans, have partnered with Velofix, and offer Pro Assembly with partner shops. Rad Power Bikes appears to have good inventory, and has been expanding their storefronts to cities such as Austin TX, Seattle WA, Sacramento and San Diego CA, Vancouver Canada and Utrecht Netherlands.Top speed may also vary with 20mph in North America and 25km/h in Europe. The motor power rating will vary depending on your geography with 750 watts for the US, 500 watts for Canada, and 250 watts for Europe based on the corresponding legal limits. This is a Class 2 electric bike with cadence sensing pedal assist and a variable speed half-grip twist throttle.The first time I covered this model was in 2016, and it has been refined masterfully since then. The bike is 6.5lbs lighter, still offers a 7-speed drivetrain, and still comes in two frame colors (white or black). LCD with USB charge port, and a single frame style (step-thru). They changed the name in 2022 from RadMini and made some adjustments that enabled a lower price point. The RadExpand 5 is basically the fifth generation of the original RadMini folding electric fat bike.I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the comments below, and the Rad Power Bikes electric bike forums. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of RPB products. This review was provided for free using a temporary demo bike provided by Rad Power Bikes Canada.
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