I bought a Radrunner and a RipRacer based on your reviews, and I couldn't be happier! Thanks for doing the most informative and thorough reviews I've seen, and trust me, I've watched hundreds!!
I have this bicycle.Mind you I am from Canada and 500w is the legal limit here , but other companies are giving you 500w nominal and peak between 800 to 1100 watts , but Rad gives you peak 500, so for a bicycle this size and weight , it's really underpowered. The front seat is just junk , you have to immediately replace it with something a little more comfort. This is my third bicycle from Rad and so far this bicycle is loved by my 7 year old daughter more than me . Rad really need to work on couple of things. The bicycle is underpowered as is with two people on it and god forbid if you have to climb slightest of hills with another person it just struggles even on level 5 . If battery is 3 bars or less , you'll notice the bicycle using juice rather quickly because it just struggles to keep up when battery is 60 percent or lower. This bicycle is handful to slow down with mechanical brakes because its heavy and with two riders on it , physics kicks in and it just takes forever to come to complete stop. There are positives but the negatives outweigh all the positives . I wish there was something similar in the market so that I can sell mine and get something with more power and better components. I love watching your videos and I highly appreciate you for telling the truth about Rad being underpowered compared to other manufacturers. So far you're the best reviewer out there and others are just sponsored product marketers.
Thank you for the kind words. We try to stay as impartial as possible. We have heard that adding an Egg Rider screen can help get some more acceleration. Not something we have tried just yet, but are going to try out in the coming months.
@@jakeanderson9659 hello, if you're looking for something exactly like the plus , I do not think here in Canada we have any other choice , but there are a lot of bicycle's with Banana seats on which you might be able to carry a passenger but your peddling would be limited due to non adjustable seat. But if you're looking for something just for your own personal riding , there are plenty of choices . I have tried Rize bike ( very powerful ) , Tesgo hummer pro off of amazon is one of my favourites because I own one and absolutely love it ( its a 750 w motor that peaks at 1000 w ) and i had a seized front shock after 1000 kms on that bicycle and contacted customer service via an email and 3 weeks later I had a new shock. Another 2 Canadian companies that I like are Voltbike and Biktrix though Biktrix is a little more expensive , it comes with better components than any other bicycle I have tried. Try avoiding Igo ebike another Canadian company that I had bad luck with , mind you I have owned 2 Igo products and sold them both because they had issues with controllers right out of the box , they have quick responding customer service , but it's a nightmare to get anything from them under warranty.
@@kevinnashskitchen3517 there are some good Canadian companies that make powerful ebikes down here as well. Ariel rider is an overkill , for that price I'll rather buy a used motorcycle
I love my Runner Plus but given all the upgrades I've done to mine and all the other similar styled/more powerful and upgraded alternatives on the market, I'm not sure if I'd go with it over a competitor if I had to buy it all over again. Even if they upgrade the seat to the same one that the Runner 2 comes with - it's still uncomfortable. The headlight is just terrible. Many bikes come with bigger Ah or voltage of batteries (Rad needs to roll out a battery upgrade ASAP). Not to mention their strict adherence to the Class 2 speeds/wattage is turning away a ton of potential (younger) customers and it seems their main demographic is now senior riders. If they aren't careful they will turn in the "Jitterbug" of ebike companies. Which isn't a bad thing - it just doesn't fit in with their company goal of making an ebike for everyone.
i had a major handle bar issue, i owned the Rad Expand 5 for only 11 months. Their customer service wont pay to repair or even look at the bike. I am pretty sure they know about the handle bar riser issue. Once you buy a 5, you are really on your own. If you felt encouraged to buy it cause their website said, "any bike shop" will service it, that is totally deceptive. They may replace brakes or repair flats like any regular bike, but i been rejected by 6 bike shops around Reno. Unless you buy an E Bike from a place that sells one, that is the only way to get service. Otherwise you just own a lawn ornament weighing 75 lbs. Mike Niemi
I love you guys' channel. Super helpful. I'm addicted and working my way through all the back episodes. The breadth of models and detail is astounding. Thanks for taking the trouble. I have a quibble, and I'm probably the only person bothered by this. Ryan, it's not "rideen" and "revieween" and "testeen" etc., it's riding and reviewing and testing. Thank you for entertaining my complaint :}
My 15 year old has this bike and it's their main form of transportation. The passenger handlebars were a great addition. Just got it tuned up and it's a great bike.
This bike is really meant for a passenger . I would never use that feature so I'm thinking I'm out on this bike for sure.. That clear plastic wheel guard would be coming off as soon as I got it. Doesn't the controller down underneath look like a dirt and sand collection point? It looks hard to keep clean. Space for junk to fly up and collect in there. You did a great job showing off the features if this family friendly versatile bike!
It has so been all over the board it seems like for all companies. So all I can confidently say is I have no idea. The updates seem sporadic with no pattern these days.
Hi, would like to ask how many amps I can add to my scooter battery, currently running 48v 15ah. my controller is rated 20ah. can I use 48v 45ah on my 20ah controller?
No problem. Lets start with where I think you are getting a little mixed up. "Amps" and "Amp Hours" are no the same thing. Amps is the current that controller can send to the motor, and Amp Hours is the amount of charge a battery can hold (so your overall range). The size of your battery has no effect on the controller. You can use a 45Ah battery with a 20amp controller, without any issue. You just want to match the voltage of your battery to that of your controller. So sticking with a 48v battery is the right move. I hope that helps.
How do you get this bike into throttle only mode? I have the same bike and when I use the throttle it goes very slow, by slow I mean less than 3 miles per hour. Is there a certain gear or assist level it needs to be in?
I found the answer to this ... The speed of the throttle is dependent on where you are located and the bike rules in that area. I'm in Europe so the rules here limit the speed of the throttle
Glad you found your answer. The US has different regulations compared to the EU and Canada. But The EU tends to have better bicycle infrastructure.....
We purchased a radrunner plus. Needed tiny little part located on the bottom of a fork. Reply from Rad is “We are not a bike parts company”🙄. If you need parts down the road, good luck. Just more China trash. 🍀
@@EbikeEscape the tiny quarter size part that bolts to the bottom of the fork that is used to affix front fender. Rad wants $150 plus tax as they also stated “we don’t sell parts of parts”. If I could post a pic of their pathetic response I would. Hope this helps with the understanding that this product is a pile of China parts. Once the unit is out the door it will be a money pit as it ages. So wanted to like it😞
@@EbikeEscape Sure, I've had the bike for less than a month and my rear spokes started snapping. Rad says they dont cover labor to have it repaired. A clear manufacturer's defect. Buy one at your own risk.
Sorry you had such a crappy experience. I had an issue with my bike after about 3 months with the battery and I felt like Rad really did a great job of standing behind their product.
@@dianepackard1292 I'm over it now, except that my bike is still a wreck waiting to be fixed, but I want to warn people that they treat their customers like shit. Glad you had a good experience with them though.
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I bought a Radrunner and a RipRacer based on your reviews, and I couldn't be happier! Thanks for doing the most informative and thorough reviews I've seen, and trust me, I've watched hundreds!!
I have this bicycle.Mind you I am from Canada and 500w is the legal limit here , but other companies are giving you 500w nominal and peak between 800 to 1100 watts , but Rad gives you peak 500, so for a bicycle this size and weight , it's really underpowered. The front seat is just junk , you have to immediately replace it with something a little more comfort. This is my third bicycle from Rad and so far this bicycle is loved by my 7 year old daughter more than me . Rad really need to work on couple of things. The bicycle is underpowered as is with two people on it and god forbid if you have to climb slightest of hills with another person it just struggles even on level 5 . If battery is 3 bars or less , you'll notice the bicycle using juice rather quickly because it just struggles to keep up when battery is 60 percent or lower. This bicycle is handful to slow down with mechanical brakes because its heavy and with two riders on it , physics kicks in and it just takes forever to come to complete stop. There are positives but the negatives outweigh all the positives . I wish there was something similar in the market so that I can sell mine and get something with more power and better components. I love watching your videos and I highly appreciate you for telling the truth about Rad being underpowered compared to other manufacturers. So far you're the best reviewer out there and others are just sponsored product marketers.
Thank you for the kind words. We try to stay as impartial as possible. We have heard that adding an Egg Rider screen can help get some more acceleration. Not something we have tried just yet, but are going to try out in the coming months.
@@jakeanderson9659 hello, if you're looking for something exactly like the plus , I do not think here in Canada we have any other choice , but there are a lot of bicycle's with Banana seats on which you might be able to carry a passenger but your peddling would be limited due to non adjustable seat. But if you're looking for something just for your own personal riding , there are plenty of choices . I have tried Rize bike ( very powerful ) , Tesgo hummer pro off of amazon is one of my favourites because I own one and absolutely love it ( its a 750 w motor that peaks at 1000 w ) and i had a seized front shock after 1000 kms on that bicycle and contacted customer service via an email and 3 weeks later I had a new shock. Another 2 Canadian companies that I like are Voltbike and Biktrix though Biktrix is a little more expensive , it comes with better components than any other bicycle I have tried. Try avoiding Igo ebike another Canadian company that I had bad luck with , mind you I have owned 2 Igo products and sold them both because they had issues with controllers right out of the box , they have quick responding customer service , but it's a nightmare to get anything from them under warranty.
To bad you can't get an Ariel Rider Grizzly shipped over to Canada 😝
@@kevinnashskitchen3517 there are some good Canadian companies that make powerful ebikes down here as well. Ariel rider is an overkill , for that price I'll rather buy a used motorcycle
@@savemankind738 it's an overkill compared to what is normal there yes.
The radrunner plus is such a sexy bike. Will definitely be my next bike!
I love my Runner Plus but given all the upgrades I've done to mine and all the other similar styled/more powerful and upgraded alternatives on the market, I'm not sure if I'd go with it over a competitor if I had to buy it all over again. Even if they upgrade the seat to the same one that the Runner 2 comes with - it's still uncomfortable. The headlight is just terrible. Many bikes come with bigger Ah or voltage of batteries (Rad needs to roll out a battery upgrade ASAP). Not to mention their strict adherence to the Class 2 speeds/wattage is turning away a ton of potential (younger) customers and it seems their main demographic is now senior riders. If they aren't careful they will turn in the "Jitterbug" of ebike companies. Which isn't a bad thing - it just doesn't fit in with their company goal of making an ebike for everyone.
i had a major handle bar issue, i owned the Rad Expand 5 for only 11 months. Their customer service wont pay to repair or even look at the bike. I am pretty sure they know about the handle bar riser issue. Once you buy a 5, you are really on your own. If you felt encouraged to buy it cause their website said, "any bike shop" will service it, that is
totally deceptive. They may replace brakes or repair flats like any regular bike, but i been rejected by 6 bike shops around Reno. Unless you buy an E Bike from a place that sells one, that is the only way to get service. Otherwise you just own a lawn ornament weighing 75 lbs. Mike Niemi
I love you guys' channel. Super helpful. I'm addicted and working my way through all the back episodes.
The breadth of models and detail is astounding. Thanks for taking the trouble.
I have a quibble, and I'm probably the only person bothered by this. Ryan, it's not "rideen" and "revieween" and "testeen" etc., it's riding and reviewing and testing. Thank you for entertaining my complaint :}
Fair, I recommend you don't watch any of our super old videos :) Your ears might bleed.
My 15 year old has this bike and it's their main form of transportation. The passenger handlebars were a great addition. Just got it tuned up and it's a great bike.
Absolutely replace the seat immediately. Suspension post with a cloud 9 super comfortable seat. Great bike though.
This bike is really meant for a passenger . I would never use that feature so I'm thinking I'm out on this bike for sure.. That clear plastic wheel guard would be coming off as soon as I got it. Doesn't the controller down underneath look like a dirt and sand collection point? It looks hard to keep clean. Space for junk to fly up and collect in there.
You did a great job showing off the features if this family friendly versatile bike!
Thanks!
Hi, nice review! When do you think (based on history releases) they will release the next gen for this model?
It has so been all over the board it seems like for all companies. So all I can confidently say is I have no idea. The updates seem sporadic with no pattern these days.
Hi, would like to ask how many amps I can add to my scooter battery, currently running 48v 15ah. my controller is rated 20ah. can I use 48v 45ah on my 20ah controller?
No problem. Lets start with where I think you are getting a little mixed up. "Amps" and "Amp Hours" are no the same thing. Amps is the current that controller can send to the motor, and Amp Hours is the amount of charge a battery can hold (so your overall range). The size of your battery has no effect on the controller. You can use a 45Ah battery with a 20amp controller, without any issue. You just want to match the voltage of your battery to that of your controller. So sticking with a 48v battery is the right move.
I hope that helps.
@@EbikeEscape Thank you for enlightening me.
How do you get this bike into throttle only mode? I have the same bike and when I use the throttle it goes very slow, by slow I mean less than 3 miles per hour. Is there a certain gear or assist level it needs to be in?
I found the answer to this ... The speed of the throttle is dependent on where you are located and the bike rules in that area. I'm in Europe so the rules here limit the speed of the throttle
Glad you found your answer. The US has different regulations compared to the EU and Canada. But The EU tends to have better bicycle infrastructure.....
Do the throttle have full power at any PAS level?
Yes
holy flies batman
It was terrible. Made it through though!
We purchased a radrunner plus. Needed tiny little part located on the bottom of a fork. Reply from Rad is “We are not a bike parts company”🙄. If you need parts down the road, good luck. Just more China trash. 🍀
What part? I'm surprised
@@EbikeEscape the tiny quarter size part that bolts to the bottom of the fork that is used to affix front fender. Rad wants $150 plus tax as they also stated “we don’t sell parts of parts”. If I could post a pic of their pathetic response I would. Hope this helps with the understanding that this product is a pile of China parts. Once the unit is out the door it will be a money pit as it ages. So wanted to like it😞
This bike is cheaply made and their service department SUCKS. Rude and dont stand by their products, BUY SOMETHING ELSE.
Maybe you can share more about your experience
@@EbikeEscape Sure, I've had the bike for less than a month and my rear spokes started snapping. Rad says they dont cover labor to have it repaired. A clear manufacturer's defect. Buy one at your own risk.
Sorry you had such a crappy experience. I had an issue with my bike after about 3 months with the battery and I felt like Rad really did a great job of standing behind their product.
@@dianepackard1292 I'm over it now, except that my bike is still a wreck waiting to be fixed, but I want to warn people that they treat their customers like shit. Glad you had a good experience with them though.
China trash for sure. We regret purchasing this thing.
First! Lol
Niceee