RAD has chosen a larger seat clamp for all of their 2019 models that’s easier to loosen. The steering tube telescopes up to accommodate taller riders and the seat post is long enough that I was able to raise the saddle pedal fairly comfortably. Unlike the high-step, cables and wires are mostly internally routed through the frame here. For a step-thru frame, I found the ride quality to be stiff and was impressed with the 275lb max weight rating. Both racks include cable extenders so the lights can be repositioned easily. I’ve listed pricing for all of the different accessories in the accessories section above, and was very impressed with the build quality of the fenders and how quiet they were, the attachment design of the front rack, and how the rear rack was made to interface with Yepp! child seats. The bike no longer comes stock with a rear rack, but the drivetrain, tires, brakes, and lights have all been upgraded. The price for both models is $1,499 with free shipping to most locations in the US and Canada. When you compare the two models back to back, the RadMini Step-Thru weighs about four pounds more due to frame reinforcements, has a slightly longer reach, and is only available in white while the other is only comes in black. I got the chance to test this out on the sandy beaches of Cabo San Lucas Mexico in 2016, and my advice would be to lower the air pressure between 5-7 PSI for it to really work… but it did work! Since those early years, Rad Power Bikes has updated their battery design, added a suspension fork, introduced new accessories, and launched a brand new Step-Thru frame that is even more approachable than the original mid-step design (which is now just called the RadMini). Fat tires also provide stability and float, if you lower the air pressure. The first time I saw and reviewed a RadMini was in 2016 it was neat to see fat tires on a folding electric bike! So many times, folding ebikes feel uncomfortable and jarring because 20″ wheels have lower air volume and a higher attack angle, falling into cracks and ramming small bumps vs. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased, this video and written review are not meant to be an endorsement of RAD products. This review was sponsored by Rad Power Bikes. To run the forums, host the website, and travel, I charge a universal service fee for my reviews.
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