Rad Power Bikes RadCity Step-Thru 3 2020
2020 E-bike
Estimate price |
1,499$
Weight | 29.48 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor 40Nm hub-drive -
Battery 48V, 14 Ah (672 Wh) with Lithium NMC Samsung 35E cells, rated for 800 charge cycles -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 aluminum
Suspension Fork
Suntour 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
DNP 7-speed freewheel, 11-34T
Crank
46T, 170 mm ProWheel Pioneer forged alloy, dual-sided aluminum bashguard
Bottom Bracket
68 mmSquare taper bottom bracket
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Wellgo B087 CrMo axle, forged aluminum platform with reflectors, standard 9/16" x 20 TPI threading
Wheels
Rims
Weinmann Goliath, 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
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
Durable Imitation Leather Ergonomic Grips
Headset
Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" straight steerer tube
Seat
Saddle
Velo Plush with lifting handle
Seatpost
Promax, 340 mm x 27.2 mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
750W brushless Shengyi direct drive hub motor with regenerative braking, 40 Nm of torque
Battery
48V, 14 Ah (672 Wh) with Lithium NMC Samsung 35E cells, rated for 800 charge cycles
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 both 110V and 230V AC power outlets
About this model
RadCity Step-Thru 3 is a Radpowerbikes E Radcity model. Rad Power Bikes released 18 e-bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Rad Power Bikes RadCity Step-Thru 3 2020 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 1499$. Rad Power Bikes RadCity 4 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 1499$.
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
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Commuter e-bike is 2569$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Commuter e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This e-bike was released in 2020 and its price was 1499$. In conclusion, this e-bike price is 71.38% smaller than the price of the average Commuter e-bike.
Commuter e-bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Commuter e-bike, we get 25.2 kg (55.56 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 29.48 kg (64.99 lbs), the RadCity Step-Thru 3 model is much heavier than average. In short, the average Commuter e-bike weight is 16.98% lower than this one.
RadCity Step-Thru 3 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Rad Power Bikes RadCity Step-Thru 3 2020, has a 26″ aluminum model. These wheels give you great handling over your e-bike. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The RadCity Step-Thru 3 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
Rad Power Bikes RadCity Step-Thru 3 2020 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.