The whole system can be secured with a key located by the battery – lock it and the system can’t start up. Next to the left-hand grip is the on/off button, and the buttons that toggle between power modes. It shows speed, distance, power being delivered and which of the five power modes the bike is currently in. On the bars there’s an LCD screen showing plenty of detail, which is backlit when the front and rear lights are illuminated (the front light is always on, the rear light and screen back light can be turned on). This is supplied by a 672Wh battery, located within the front triangle.
Rad Power uses a Shengyi direct-drive hub motor on the RadWagon, which has 750W of power. While riding, the spring has no noticeable effect on handling. Simon BromleyĬables all route externally, there’s a threaded bottom bracket shell and a small spring connecting front triangle to fork crown to prevent the front wheel flopping around when the bike is on its spring-loaded kickstand – as the wheel turns, the spring is extended, so unloaded, the wheel will return to centre. Plenty of tubing going on, but even with heavy loads, there was no noticeable flex. Rad Power says that the rear rack has a 54kg weight limit, each running board 18kg and the kickstand, located behind the bottom bracket, 45kg. The standard build has a regular width wooden board running along the top of the frame rack, with a pair of wood-topped running boards located towards the rear, just below the height of the rear derailleur. The rear half of the bike is more interesting its chainstays are 673mm long, so a good 25cm longer than many other (non-cargo) bikes, which helps give plenty of real estate for the rear cargo rack.Īs discussed later, the rear section has a number of potential set-ups, with various racks and running boards available to suit your needs. The bars sit high out in front, contributing to a comfortable forward-looking position on the bike. The front half of the aluminium bike is fairly regular, with a low-slung top tube to aid getting on and off the bike, especially when loaded up with weight. Rad Power RadWagon details and specifications Rad Power RadWagon frame So, assuming this has all been done, we’ll now consider this as we would any other bike review. L1e-A bikes should be registered and appropriately insured – but this will be dependent on where you live. The RadWagon features brake lights to supplement the always-on front light, as well as an instant cut in the motor’s power as soon as the brakes are applied. Its assistance should still be limited to 25kph, and its maximum continuous rated power should not exceed 1,000W. It is classed as a L1e-A electric bicycle, which allows a throttle for auxiliary propulsion with the primary aim to aid pedalling. The first thing to clarify is that the RadWagon isn’t a ‘normal’ electric bike because its motor and inclusion of a throttle exclude it from regular ‘e-bike’ legislation. The addition of a motor extends their capabilities and means they’re accessible to more people, whether that be thanks to local (hilly) geography, mobility or fitness issues, or simply because there’s a lot of items that need carrying.
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