On the hunt for the best electric bikes for around $1000? It wasn’t long ago that finding an electric-bike for $1000 was a pipe dream, like waiting for the Mets to win the World Series or Led Zeppelin to get back together. Just finding one that ran less than $4000 was an achievement. But as […]
Best Electric Bikes For Large/Heavy Riders 2024
It’s no secret that people in North America (and other parts of the world) are larger and heavier now than in past generations. Due to better access to food, people are now both taller and wider than ever before. We feel e-bikes are one of the best ways people can get into exercise. Sometimes being […]
Best Fat Tire Electric Bikes 2024
Looking for the best fat tire electric bikes of 2024? You’ve come to the right place! When fat tire bikes were first introduced they were children of necessity. Normal bikes didn’t fare well in snow or sand where fat tires are more capable. But the first fat tire bikes were cumbersome and slow. Then someone […]
Best eBikes for Small Riders 2024
What is the best eBike for a smaller person? We have a list of options and ideas that will help smaller riders find the right ebike for you! Before you evaluate the features of an ebike, we recommend riders consider a few things: Recommendation #1: Consider your personal weight and strength You may be on […]
Best Electric Bikes For Seniors 2024
Wheter you’re looking to switch from traditional cycles to motorized ones, or reuniting with the cycling world entirely, we’ve got you covered on the best electric bikes for seniors. One thing about aging is that none of us like being reminded that we are doing it—aging, that is. Riding bikes is a way to keep […]
Best Beach Cruiser Electric Bikes 2024
Looking for the best electric beach cruiser bikes of 2024? You’ve come to the right place! There aren’t many things that say gorgeous summer day better than a cruiser, especially an electric cruiser. Cruisers have always been about going for a bike ride for the sake of a bike ride. There are times when fun […]
Best Folding Electric Bikes 2024
That there are enough folding electric bikes on the market to create a list of more than four or five says much about how in-demand folding e-bikes are. That we can actually cull the best electric folding bikes of 2024 list from the many offerings out there shows just how much this segment has matured. […]
Are Bafang E-Bike Motors Good?
History of Bafang E-Bike Motors Of the various makers of e-bike motors, Bafang is both one of the largest and one of the oldest. Based on Suzhou, China, Bafang was launched in 2003 and has grown to employ more than 1000 people. In addition to their headquarters in Suzhou, they have another factory in Tianjin, […]
What Does It Mean To Have A ‘Brushless’ Motor On An E-Bike?
Readers of Best Electric Bikes or any other e-bike site will notice that most reviews make explicit mention of motors that are “brushless” and “geared.” And anyone who doesn’t have a degree in electrical engineering probably wondered just what that meant. We’ve covered the question of just what it means to have a “geared” motor […]
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus Review, 2024
Summary Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus Electric Bike
Pros
- Rear rack is integrated into the frame and is strong enough to carry a passenger, unlike most e-bikes
- 750W brushless hub motor produces 80Nm of watts to give it plenty of acceleration and hill-climbing ability when loaded
- Claimed range of up to 48 mi. on a single charge thanks to a 672Wh battery
- The LCD display is now mounted on the handlebar, making if much easier to view than when it was integrated into the PAS selector
- Includes a number of attachment points for accessories, making it easy to customize the RadRunner Plus to a specific rider’s needs
- 7-speed Shimano drivetrain has a wide range of gears
Cons
- The step-thru frames are actually larger in size (longer reach) than the traditional frames; we would prefer to see the step-thru frames have less reach and a shorter seat tube to better fit smaller riders
- We would prefer a more traditional saddle, rather than the small one that is included; it’s small enough to be uncomfortable for some riders
Intro The promise of buying an e-bike—often, but not always—is the idea that we will be able to leave our car at home and go places (like work) and do things (like grocery shopping) and get home with ease afterward. And in our experience, e-bikes are terrific at exactly that. They serve up a trio […]
