Rad Power Bikes RadCity Electric Commuter Bike Version 4 2022
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium
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Wheels 26"
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Travel Front 100mm
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Groupset Altus, Tourney
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Suspension Hardtail
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Motor 500W 40Nm hub-drive
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Battery 672 Wh
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Drivetrain 1 × 7
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Recommended size guide.
OS
170cm - 196cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 aluminum
Suspension Fork
Spring fork, 100 mm travel, with lockout and preload adjustment
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
7-Speed Shimano Altus
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-TX50-7R thumb shifter, 7-speed
Cassette
7-speed freewheel, 11-34T
Crank
46T, 170 mm forged alloy, dual-sided aluminum bashguard
Bottom Bracket
68 mm, Square taper bottom bracket
Chain
Z7
Pedals
Forged aluminum platform with reflectors, standard 9/16" x 20 TPI threading
Wheels
Rims
Alloy, double wall, 36H
Spokes
12-gauge stainless steel
Tires
Rad Power Bikes by Kenda K-Rad 26" x 2.3", K-Shield puncture-resistant liner *tires received may not include branding
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
Zoom, 60º angle adjustment, 100 mm length, 88 mm height adjustment
Handlebar
Custom formed aluminum
Grips
Comfort rubber ergo
Headset
Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" straight steerer tube
Seat
Saddle
Plush with lifting handle
Seatpost
350 mm x 27.2 mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
500W brushless Shengyi direct drive hub motor with regenerative braking, 40 Nm of torque
Battery
672 Wh
Remote
Backlit LCD with charge indicator, speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, pedal assist level, wattmeter, and more
Charger
48V, 2 Amp Rad Power Bikes smart charger, operates on 100V-240V AC power outlets
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
RadCity Electric Commuter Bike Version 4 belongs to the Radpowerbikes E Radcity model. 18 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Radpowerbikes E Radcity e-bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
Rad Power Bikes RadCity Step-Thru Electric Commuter Bike Version 3 2022 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1409$. Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus 2022 on the other hand costs 2016$, and is the most expensive model.
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.
Commuter e-bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Commuter e-bike you should know that the average price is 2569$. However, you could also get a good Commuter e-bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2022 for 1409$. Comparing this to the average Commuter e-bike price, we see that the price is 82.33% smaller.
Average weight for Commuter e-bikes
Commuter e-bikes weigh an average of 25.2 kg (55.56 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
much heavier than average, RadCity Electric Commuter Bike Version 4 has a weight of 29 kg (63.93 lbs). In other words, this model is 15.08% heavier than the average Commuter e-bike.
RadCity Electric Commuter Bike Version 4 components
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the RadCity Electric Commuter Bike Version 4 model has 26″ aluminum wheels. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Rad Power Bikes RadCity Electric Commuter Bike Version 4 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This e-bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.
