Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5

Summary:

A six-speed folding electric bike made from light weight magnesium alloy, offers pedal assist and throttle modes. Mid-sized hybrid tires and adjustable bumper suspension for the rear wheel improve comfort and make the bike unique. Solid one year warranty.
Cast magnesium wheels are extra tough, and won’t go out of true the way traditional wire spokes can. A magnetic clasp holds the bike together when folded, so it won’t rattle around during transport. The company has been around since 2016.
Unique and effective electronic horn (built into the back of the headlight). Very small and light battery charger, the pack can be charged on or off the bike. Comes with fenders, and they sell an optional rear rack with other accessories.
Basic derailleur and mechanical disc brake components, but they function well and match the low price. Display is not removable, and does not offer USB charging. Low capacity battery pack offers limited range. Only sold online, but there’s no assembly required. Tires are not reflective or puncture resistant. Top speed is roughly 16mph vs. 20mph on competitors.

Introduction

MAKE:

Rad Power Bikes

MODEL:

RadExpand 5

PRICE:

$1,599

BODY POSITION:

Upright

SUGGESTED USE:

Neighborhood, Urban, Travel

ELECTRIC BIKE CLASS:

Throttle on Demand (Class 2)

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WARRANTY:

1 Year Comprehensive on Defective Non-Wear Components

AVAILABILITY:

United States, Canada

MODEL YEAR:

2022

MOTOR BRAND:

CZJB

MOTOR TYPE:

Rear-Mounted Geared Hub

MOTOR NOMINAL OUTPUT:

350 watts

BATTERY BRAND:

Unbranded GNS6L

BATTERY VOLTAGE:

36 volts

BATTERY AMP HOURS:

7.8 ah

BATTERY WATT HOURS:

280.8 wh

BATTERY CHEMISTRY:

Lithium-ion

CHARGE TIME:

4 hours

ESTIMATED MIN RANGE:

20 miles (32 km)

ESTIMATED MAX RANGE:

40 miles (64 km)

DISPLAY TYPE:

Fixed, Backlight, Grayscale 1.75″ LCD, Buttons: +, m, -, Headlight: Hold + for 3 Seconds, Settings: Hold + and – to Change Units is P2

READOUTS:

Battery Percentage, Battery Infographic (10 Bars), Current Speed (MPH or KMH), Trip Distance, Odometer, Trip Time

DRIVE MODE:

Cadence Sensing Pedal Assist (Sealed 12 Magnet Cadence Sensor)

TOP SPEED:

16 mph (26 kph)

Bicycle Details

TOTAL WEIGHT:

47.8 lbs (21.68 kg)

BATTERY WEIGHT:

4.3 lbs (1.95 kg)

MOTOR WEIGHT:

6 lbs (2.72 kg)

FRAME MATERIAL:

Form Cast Magnesium Alloy

FRAME SIZES:

16.25 in (41.27 cm)

GEOMETRY MEASUREMENTS:

16.25″ Seat Tube Length, 21.25″ Top Tube, 18.5″ Reach, 23.5″ Stand Over Height, 31″ Minimum Saddle Height, 22.75″ Width, 43″ Wheelbase, 64″ Length

FRAME TYPES:

Folding, Mid-Step

FRAME COLORS:

Gloss White with Black Accents, Metallic Gray with Black Accents

FRAME FORK DETAILS:

Rigid Magnesium Alloy, 100mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Threaded Axle with Nuts

FRAME REAR DETAILS:

Adjustable Bumper Suspension with 40mm Travel, 135mm Hub Spacing, 10mm Threaded Axle with Nuts

ATTACHMENT POINTS:

Rear Rack Bosses, Fender Bosses, Headlight Mount on Fork Crown

GEARING DETAILS:

6 Speed 1×6 Power or Shimano Derailleur, 14-28 Tooth Freewheel

SHIFTER DETAILS:

Power or Shimano SIS Index Thumb Shifter

CRANKS:

Forged Aluminum Alloy Crank Arms, 165mm Length, 48 Tooth Steel Chainring with Plastic Guard

PEDALS:

Plastic Folding Platform Pedals with Reflectors

HEADSET:

Internal Cups, Sealed Cartridge, Straight 1-1/8″

STEM:

Custom Folding Stem, 400mm Height, 25.4mm Clamp Diameter

HANDLEBAR:

Aluminum Alloy, Flat, 560mm Length, 25.4mm Bore

BRAKE DETAILS:

5 Star Mechanical Disc with 160mm Rotors, JAK Calipers, Four-Finger Levers with Motor Inhibitors

GRIPS:

Ergonomic Rubber, Non-Locking

SADDLE:

Hybrid Saddle with Rubber Bumpers

SEAT POST:

Aluminum Alloy, Single Bolt Clamp

SEAT POST LENGTH:

280 mm

SEAT POST DIAMETER:

31.6 mm

RIMS:

Cast Magnesium, 35mm Outer Width

SPOKES:

6 Cast Spoke Arms

TIRE BRAND:

CST or SunLite, 20″ x 2.125″ (57-406)

WHEEL SIZES:

20 in (50.8cm)

TIRE DETAILS:

40 to 65 PSI, 2.8 to 4.5 BAR

TUBE DETAILS:

Schrader Valve

ACCESSORIES:

Integrated Headlight with Electronic Horn, Custom Plastic Fenders, Steel Derailleur Guard, Optional Multitool, Optional X7 Custom Cargo Rack (25kg 55lbs), Optional Handlebar Bag with Waterproof Cover, Optional X7 Spare Battery, Optional Jupiter Care Warranty Extension (2 Years, Includes Accidental Damage)

OTHER:

Locking Removable Downtube-Integrated Battery Pack (Must Unfold Bike to Access), 0.7lb 42 Volt 2.0 Amp Charger, 120kg 265lb Max Load

Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5

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