Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 20"
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Travel Front 80mm
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Fork RST
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Groupset Acera, Tourney
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Suspension Hardtail
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Motor Bafang 80Nm hub-drive
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Battery 48V, 14 Ah (672 Wh) with Lithium NMC Samsung 35E cells, rated for 800 charge cycles
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Drivetrain 1 × 7
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 aluminum
Suspension Fork
RST spring fork, 80 mm travel, with lockout and preload adjustment
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
7-speed Shimano Acera
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-TX50-7R thumb shifter, 7-speed
Cassette
DNP 7-speed freewheel, 11-34T
Crank
48T, 170 mm ProWheel Pioneer forged alloy, dual-sided aluminum bashguard
Bottom Bracket
100 mm Square Taper Bottom Bracket
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Wellgo composite platform with reflectors, CrMo axle, standard 9/16" x 20 TPI threading
Wheels
Rims
Double wall, 36H
Spokes
12-gauge stainless steel, black
Tires
Exclusive Rad Power Bikes by Kenda K-Rad 20" x 3.3", K-Shield puncture-resistant liner
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Aries (MD-M300)
Brake Levers
Aluminum alloy comfort grip levers with motor cutoff switch and integrated bell
Disk Rotors
Tektro 180 mm front and rear
Cockpit
Stem
50 mm + 30º (15 mm rise)
Handlebar
Aluminum high rise, 660 mm wide, 10" rise
Grips
Durable imitation leather ergonomic grips
Headset
Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" straight steerer tube
Seat
Saddle
Exclusive Rad Power Bikes moped-style, integrated steel seat post, fixed angle
Motor & Battery
Motor
750W brushless Bafang geared hub motor with 80 Nm of torque, 5:1 planetary gear reduction
Battery
48V, 14 Ah (672 Wh) with Lithium NMC Samsung 35E cells, rated for 800 charge cycles
Remote
Intuitive LCD display that shows battery charge level, pedal assist level, and light indicator
Charger
48V, 2 Amp Rad Power Bikes smart charger, operates on both 110V and 230V AC power outlets
Model Overview
RadRunner Plus is part of the Radpowerbikes E Radrunner model. There are 14 e-bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 1 2020 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 1199$. Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 1699$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Utility e-bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Utility e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3636$. However, you could also get a good Utility e-bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This e-bike was released in 2020 and its price was 1699$. If we compare this with the average Utility e-bike cost we notice that the price is 114.01% lower.
Utility e-bikes average weight
The average weight for Utility e-bikes is 34.2 kg (75.4 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
RadRunner Plus weighs 33.7 kg (74.3 lbs) and is slightly lighter than the average. In other words, this model is 1.48% lighter than the average Utility e-bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The RadRunner Plus comes factory-installed with the RST fork. This has a travel range of 80mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
The wheels on RadRunner Plus are the 20″ aluminum type. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus 2020 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.
