We just got two 2020 Rad Mini ST and really loving it. Fenders (front and rear) are now standard and come with the bike. Tires have a checkerboard pattern and narrower at 20" x 3". Great review. Rad has terrific customer service, pre-sale and post-sale. If you buy one, it's easier to unbox raising the cartoon off the bike than trying to lift the bike out of the box.
With all the praise for 'available' fenders, you still can't buy them. They are never never ever in stock when I check the website. Why not ask good ol Mike why???
This is a very well designed e-bike from a lot of other manufacturers. Most of all it is very practical, stylish and well manufactured, there are many accessories that can be added for various needs. I am definitely purchasing it in 2019.
I wonder if they could also do a standard folding ebike, one that would be lightweight with traditional width tires and maybe magnesium cast wheels for durability. Something more portable than the RadMini models with their fat tires.
@@ElectricBikeReview the 2017 voltbike Urban was just that. I feel so sad that George decided to go away from the alloy wheels on the 2018 model which I bought.
Whoa! As that bus went by in the background at 22:00 mins, I thought that was the sound of your electric bike revving up. I over-anticipated. Funny! Nice ebike and great review!
I wish I could trade my voltbike Urban for this rad mini step through. But I also wish it had the integrated signal turning lights as the as the veego 750 by Ride Scoozy.
@@ElectricBikeReview I found out about them not too long ago, they are a Florida based company I believe. Got some solid reviews on TH-cam comparing against the 2018 rad mini. Their bike got some solid features and optional customizations and add-ons. Very solid offer. Quality, reliability, reputation? Can't comment on it. I've ridden my voltbike Urban for about a year, but my major drawback is the 350w motor. It makes going up big hills just as miserable as if I'd be on a regular non-electric bike. I've done several upgrades to it to make my ride more comfortable and efficient, but there is no way to upgrade the motor and controller. Although I love it I've been considering selling it and upgrade to a rad mini, based in America versus Canada, stronger motor, versatile fat tires, so much to say.
@@williamaungleyraud Thanks for the detailed feedback! I enjoyed reading about your different considerations and some of the upgrades. It's interesting to see the differences in ebikes country to country. Are you in the US?
@@ElectricBikeReview yeah, I'm in LA. By the way I really like your video about your prius, I'm a prius owner too and that sparked me ideas for traveling. Whenever you're in LA, just stop by.
Great video! I'm looking for a compact bike but I love the fat tires! I've been between this bike, the iGo Fat Freddy, Wing Freedom Fatty, and the Sonders fat folding bike.
Nice, all sound like good choices. RAD is my favorite in terms of customer support and cross compatibility for batteries but I also like iGo. Sondors has been difficult to contact and work with, but their folding fat bike is pretty cool looking. I covered it a bit while looking at the thin folder with a friend last year electricbikereview.com/sondors/fold-sport/
Thanks court! I've heard mixed reviews on their customer support, their return policy seems a bit sketchy too. Your videos have been really helpful though.
How was the frameflex on this? Was it considerably better to ride from the high step one? there is no grip bar as well, so i would assume that people planning to carry it in apartments would have a tough time due to its weight
Yeah, I think it comes with velcro to stay folded but the grip/handle piece isn't as obvious. I'd probably always remove the battery to reduce weight before lifting. Frame flex was similar to the high-step, both felt sturdy and stiff :)
Gotta compare it to DJ Bikes.. racks, fenders, integrated lights were standard equipment last year, not accessories. Relatively the same bike for $500 less out-the-door.
I purchased this bike after watching your video, but when I got the bike yesterday, it didnt have the same tires you have in the video. I got some low quality tires.
How was steering with the smaller fat tires? I’m thinking of getting a Mini, but I’d need to ride on narrow sidewalks at times and worried about steering around corners.
Those tires look very slick, a little rain and some dust doesn't sound stable to me. Also, I saw the rear tire skid a bit when you were braking. Imagine suddenly going down a muddy hill and those tires wouldn't stop you if your life depended on it.
I got to review the RadRhino during this trip! They are working on some stock photos right now but I'll have it published in the coming week or so ;) and yeah, I agree that a dual-battery Rhino or Rover would be awesome :D
What kind of helmet is the Rad Power owner wearing? I just ordered a mini based on your review! So pumped! Thank you for informing the world on Ebikes!!!
Ha! Thanks... I do a lot of studying and try to keep it fun and smooth. I feel like there are some deeper insights that I could have gone into with the new brake caliper and controller box, but that came out in the comments and writeup a bit :D
I live in the foothills, so I am curious if there is a wobble when going downhill?, I love the foldable mini, but I am considering the rad city bike if more suitable for hilly terrain.
That guy must have a doctorate in Rad Bikes, i think he knows more about the bikes then the top dog. I'm in saving up mode right now so far have 500 in my safe ;) I'm going for the big boy fat tires.
Considering the high step & the step thru (his & hers) and thought why not place the step thru rear slick on the high step front and the knobby onto the step thru rear. I think a knobby rear tire with slick front would actually compliment both on and off road riding. What do u think?
Little white one with bigger tires no kids but want to have rack in the back please I need 750 cause got big hill knobby pleAwhat if it rains and what bout it gets wet ? Ruin it? I like front rack for my puppy can I ride in rain?do you by don't he use the motor ?you guys don't use it a'll the time like I need to How far can I go like it? How long time wise I got? Please hep me! I don't know which one to get Ll
68 pounds is too heavy for a mini!!!....Allot of bike carriers for auto/trucks have a weight limit of 60lbs per bike....so you are near the limit to transport this bike using a bike rack. RAD needs to have a lightweight alternative with lighter tires/rims and rack system (need a weight of around 40 lbs without the battery pack).
@Jeff Hogueison My carrier is a heavy duty YAKIMA hold-up, which uses a trailer mounted hitch attachment and supports both tires; the battery is easily removed; however, weight for the mini is still TOO HIGH (this is an aluminum mini)...you start to approach 60 lbs and it becomes difficult to mount and transport and with these weights you approach or exceed the limits of most heavy duty bike racks !!!
Initial response: Got this bike for my friend. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ Delivery was fast. And the friend was surprised I would order it when she had never suggested she wanted anything but the pedal bike she had. She has now ridden the bike two times and gives it a 10 and says it is very fun. We have some hills in our town that are very challenging to climb on a typical bike. But tonight she went up with the pedal assist and loved it. I was way behind on my standard bike, huffing and puffing. Now she is no longer lagging behind me. This thing is powerful enough that a person could go around town without any pedaling. She likes to get some exercise so on flat ground she hits the red button to turn off pedal assist and only uses the twist throttle when she's in a tough spot. The bike looks good. It is really a very nice bike for the friend. Now for me, when I get an electric bike, I'm twice her size and will be looking for a bigger watt motor and battery. But this one is just wonderful for my friend. I am happy with this purchase.
I want to buy that and can i put your name as my referral because the reason why I'm buying it is because I'm sold out base on the review that I learn from this video. I really love it.
I need a recommendation so bad. Im going to get a bike but im caught between companies at the moment. I dont know which one to buy. First im interested in the Green Bike Low Step 750watt with hydraulic brakes and turn signals. Lectric XP Then the Rad Mini Then the Step thru rad mini And the rad runner. I would personally like to go for the rad runner but it does not fold. And i require that as a necessity to move around in a car. Also, i would like to know if any of those can be carted around when folded. I need some recomendations. (I was interested on the fat bears from rattan but saw that one review that the buyer got one that looked like an actual bear mauled it and i just lost interest)
You mentioned the bike frame is aluminum and the clamp was stainless steel. Wouldn't there be a metallic reaction(corrosion) at the point where the aluminum comes in contact with the stainless?
Question, I'm 5'6 with 28 inch inseam. SO, I'd need the seat lower than you taller folks. Will the handle bars be too tall when seat is closer to minimum height? So may reviews I find are from people quite a bit taller than me. Thank you for any advice.
Ya know what I would like i s s bike that charges while your go in I'm handicapped guys and I can't pedal but I love the bike and I need to get out of the House this summer I been in all yeT round other than go in on the porch! I'm sick of it! I want one will battery me all time thanks mare
because the bafang geared hub motor is FAT / WIDE .. so the wheel has to be fat to accomodate the hub motor. since the wheel must be wide, they use fat tires. which in this form factor, seem to have a lot of advantages. it's a heavier bike, so wide tires will sink into soft ground, crushed stone / gravel , sand, etc much less.. in other words, these bikes with wide tires are more versatile and can go almost anywhere. i was sort of turned off by the fat tires too, especially knobbies.. however, now that they have those kenda tires that are slick without knobbies, they are much more appealing to me. if you want a folding bike with traditional skinny road tires, you could always buy a dahon or other folding bike and convert it to electric yourself. lunacycles has one they built, and good conversion kits.
I spoke to one of the "young people" he references - she called my number back; she was apparently dealing with a crying child; she also knew nothing more about an older Radmini than what I was able to learn myself f5rom the web. "World Class Service", or something to that effect - hardly.
It’s a cheap Chinese bike. Rad is nothing more than box shufflers. Don’t get me wrong they have a place in the market obviously but this is not high quality stuff. Notice they don’t talk about the details of the battery and motor. That’s the most important pieces. What cells are they using ?
Thanks Electric Bike Review for the excellent review. I have been looking since last fall and decided to get 2 of these RAD bikes for my wife and I.
I JUST BOUGHT A RADMINI, I CAN'T WAIT TO START RIDING!!!!
We just got two 2020 Rad Mini ST and really loving it. Fenders (front and rear) are now standard and come with the bike. Tires have a checkerboard pattern and narrower at 20" x 3". Great review. Rad has terrific customer service, pre-sale and post-sale. If you buy one, it's easier to unbox raising the cartoon off the bike than trying to lift the bike out of the box.
With all the praise for 'available' fenders, you still can't buy them. They are never never ever in stock when I check the website. Why not ask good ol Mike why???
Still there not in stock nor the rear rack
Come on guys. Can you at least give us the courtesy of a reply?
Been riding bikes for about a half century. Great price point great style I can't wait for 2020 turn up
This is a very well designed e-bike from a lot of other manufacturers. Most of all it is very practical, stylish and well manufactured, there are many accessories that can be added for various needs. I am definitely purchasing it in 2019.
they could do well with a non folding lighter mini next
I wonder if they could also do a standard folding ebike, one that would be lightweight with traditional width tires and maybe magnesium cast wheels for durability. Something more portable than the RadMini models with their fat tires.
@@ElectricBikeReview the 2017 voltbike Urban was just that. I feel so sad that George decided to go away from the alloy wheels on the 2018 model which I bought.
Whoa! As that bus went by in the background at 22:00 mins, I thought that was the sound of your electric bike revving up.
I over-anticipated. Funny! Nice ebike and great review!
Vroom vroom! Lol!
You should have climbed Queen Anne Hill to demonstrate the power
This bike has hugely improved from the time of the video. You get fenders and off road tires now .
Really enjoyed the review, shows a good quality, well designed electric bike can be done at a realistic price.👍
I wish I could trade my voltbike Urban for this rad mini step through. But I also wish it had the integrated signal turning lights as the as the veego 750 by Ride Scoozy.
I haven't checked that one out yet, what do you think of Ride Scoozy?
@@ElectricBikeReview I found out about them not too long ago, they are a Florida based company I believe. Got some solid reviews on TH-cam comparing against the 2018 rad mini. Their bike got some solid features and optional customizations and add-ons. Very solid offer. Quality, reliability, reputation? Can't comment on it. I've ridden my voltbike Urban for about a year, but my major drawback is the 350w motor. It makes going up big hills just as miserable as if I'd be on a regular non-electric bike. I've done several upgrades to it to make my ride more comfortable and efficient, but there is no way to upgrade the motor and controller. Although I love it I've been considering selling it and upgrade to a rad mini, based in America versus Canada, stronger motor, versatile fat tires, so much to say.
@@williamaungleyraud Thanks for the detailed feedback! I enjoyed reading about your different considerations and some of the upgrades. It's interesting to see the differences in ebikes country to country. Are you in the US?
@@ElectricBikeReview yeah, I'm in LA. By the way I really like your video about your prius, I'm a prius owner too and that sparked me ideas for traveling. Whenever you're in LA, just stop by.
Great video! I'm looking for a compact bike but I love the fat tires! I've been between this bike, the iGo Fat Freddy, Wing Freedom Fatty, and the Sonders fat folding bike.
Nice, all sound like good choices. RAD is my favorite in terms of customer support and cross compatibility for batteries but I also like iGo. Sondors has been difficult to contact and work with, but their folding fat bike is pretty cool looking. I covered it a bit while looking at the thin folder with a friend last year electricbikereview.com/sondors/fold-sport/
Thanks court! I've heard mixed reviews on their customer support, their return policy seems a bit sketchy too. Your videos have been really helpful though.
RAD all the way!
How was the frameflex on this? Was it considerably better to ride from the high step one?
there is no grip bar as well, so i would assume that people planning to carry it in apartments would have a tough time due to its weight
Yeah, I think it comes with velcro to stay folded but the grip/handle piece isn't as obvious. I'd probably always remove the battery to reduce weight before lifting. Frame flex was similar to the high-step, both felt sturdy and stiff :)
Gotta compare it to DJ Bikes.. racks, fenders, integrated lights were standard equipment last year, not accessories. Relatively the same bike for $500 less out-the-door.
Thanks for the tip, Jas!
I purchased this bike after watching your video, but when I got the bike yesterday, it didnt have the same tires you have in the video. I got some low quality tires.
How was steering with the smaller fat tires? I’m thinking of getting a Mini, but I’d need to ride on narrow sidewalks at times and worried about steering around corners.
Those tires look very slick, a little rain and some dust doesn't sound stable to me. Also, I saw the rear tire skid a bit when you were braking. Imagine suddenly going down a muddy hill and those tires wouldn't stop you if your life depended on it.
I love Rad Power Bikes. keep up the great work guys!
Great review but I'd love to hear more engineering talk about the folding stem and frame, I want to buy this for my mom but am concerned about safety
2 batteries on a rad rhino would be the holy grail of ebikes
I got to review the RadRhino during this trip! They are working on some stock photos right now but I'll have it published in the coming week or so ;) and yeah, I agree that a dual-battery Rhino or Rover would be awesome :D
theres always carrying an extra batt if you mean for range . done this with my sumo
OMG! I LOVE IT!!!!
Tern should watch out for this company!
if Rad goes mid-drive like tern lots of companies suddenly need to lower prices
What kind of helmet is the Rad Power owner wearing? I just ordered a mini based on your review! So pumped! Thank you for informing the world on Ebikes!!!
Hi, what is the name of the helmet you purchased? Just bought my first e bike and looking for a good helmet. Thanks
Yeah, as he said, very comprehensive, how you memorize?? Very cool
Ha! Thanks... I do a lot of studying and try to keep it fun and smooth. I feel like there are some deeper insights that I could have gone into with the new brake caliper and controller box, but that came out in the comments and writeup a bit :D
They need to release it already.
Worth the wait ;)
Would You recommend this model or the new hi step model?
I live in the foothills, so I am curious if there is a wobble when going downhill?, I love the foldable mini, but I am considering the rad city bike if more suitable for hilly terrain.
leather handles? :( Would be good to be able to raise handlebars for us taller people, and fenders always good to have.
That guy must have a doctorate in Rad Bikes, i think he knows more about the bikes then the top dog. I'm in saving up mode right now so far have 500 in my safe ;) I'm going for the big boy fat tires.
Considering the high step & the step thru (his & hers) and thought why not place the step thru rear slick on the high step front and the knobby onto the step thru rear. I think a knobby rear tire with slick front would actually compliment both on and off road riding. What do u think?
I am 6”2 tall, is it ok for my size?
Yep. I'm 6ft and its very comfortable!
I’m 5’ 10” 30.5” inseam add a 400mm seatpost as the OEM 350mm was too short.
Little white one with bigger tires no kids but want to have rack in the back please I need 750 cause got big hill knobby pleAwhat if it rains and what bout it gets wet ? Ruin it? I like front rack for my puppy can I ride in rain?do you by don't he use the motor ?you guys don't use it a'll the time like I need to How far can I go like it? How long time wise I got? Please hep me! I don't know which one to get
Ll
68 pounds is too heavy for a mini!!!....Allot of bike carriers for auto/trucks have a weight limit of 60lbs per bike....so you are near the limit to transport this bike using a bike rack. RAD needs to have a lightweight alternative with lighter tires/rims and rack system (need a weight of around 40 lbs without the battery pack).
Removing the battery saves you about 7 lbs so it works with the limit
@Jeff Hogueison My carrier is a heavy duty YAKIMA hold-up, which uses a trailer mounted hitch attachment and supports both tires; the battery is easily removed; however, weight for the mini is still TOO HIGH (this is an aluminum mini)...you start to approach 60 lbs and it becomes difficult to mount and transport and with these weights you approach or exceed the limits of most heavy duty bike racks !!!
Fold it in half and it fits in the back seat of a mid sedan.
Its 52 lbs w/out the battery.
Initial response: Got this bike for my friend. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ Delivery was fast. And the friend was surprised I would order it when she had never suggested she wanted anything but the pedal bike she had. She has now ridden the bike two times and gives it a 10 and says it is very fun. We have some hills in our town that are very challenging to climb on a typical bike. But tonight she went up with the pedal assist and loved it. I was way behind on my standard bike, huffing and puffing. Now she is no longer lagging behind me. This thing is powerful enough that a person could go around town without any pedaling. She likes to get some exercise so on flat ground she hits the red button to turn off pedal assist and only uses the twist throttle when she's in a tough spot. The bike looks good. It is really a very nice bike for the friend. Now for me, when I get an electric bike, I'm twice her size and will be looking for a bigger watt motor and battery. But this one is just wonderful for my friend. I am happy with this purchase.
If this in an unbiased review - why did you edit out the negative comments about the brakes? Seem's a little biased to me.
I want to buy that and can i put your name as my referral because the reason why I'm buying it is because I'm sold out base on the review that I learn from this video. I really love it.
What they are not saying is that I believe there is room for a spare battery and that is a big deal for me. Now how to lock it?
I need a recommendation so bad.
Im going to get a bike but im caught between companies at the moment. I dont know which one to buy.
First im interested in the Green Bike Low Step 750watt with hydraulic brakes and turn signals.
Lectric XP
Then the Rad Mini
Then the Step thru rad mini
And the rad runner. I would personally like to go for the rad runner but it does not fold. And i require that as a necessity to move around in a car. Also, i would like to know if any of those can be carted around when folded. I need some recomendations. (I was interested on the fat bears from rattan but saw that one review that the buyer got one that looked like an actual bear mauled it and i just lost interest)
I agree non-folding would be nice.
Ouch 68lbs. I bought a Veego instead.
You mentioned the bike frame is aluminum and the clamp was stainless steel. Wouldn't there be a metallic reaction(corrosion) at the point where the aluminum comes in contact with the stainless?
Frame is painted
What happens if the speedo breaks.????and you can’t replace it.??
genau was wir brauchen
Nice one, will this be available in Europe?
Not from what I've heard initially. I did cover the Euro RadWagon and RadRhino, which will be posted in the coming week or so ;)
Have you viewed the Electric Fat Bikes on Aliexpress?
what is the rider weight limit?
Can it be pulled when folded? The seat has a handle bar.
Question, I'm 5'6 with 28 inch inseam. SO, I'd need the seat lower than you taller folks. Will the handle bars be too tall when seat is closer to minimum height? So may reviews I find are from people quite a bit taller than me. Thank you for any advice.
Robyn Robison I am 5’6. It was built for someone 5’6”. It’s perfect. Bars all the way down and seat up a bit.
Can you upgrade the battery and what's the maximum speed I can get
You’re doing a “review” with the owner standing right there? Not very independent.
great bike. only wish they were 28mph.
What is the peak wattage for this model?
Holy sh ,that is a lot of talking about a small bike
They're that cool...
Great review dude very informative thanks
Can you tell me what helmet the owner of rad power is wearing?
How do you do a fair review with the designer standing right there? I love my Rad Mini, but geez this is not a proper review.
Do they offer regen breaking
What is carry weight?
Is this a unisex bike?
I am 5 ft. woman. Can I manage this bike ?
No company gives you more e-bike for your buck there's a ebike for everyone's budget
Why you are selling 250W in UE and not 750W?
they have to respect your local laws.
*easy to use and very well*
I want one! Do they ship to the UK? 😉
Really needs a color matched rack though! I don't get it?
Ya know what I would like i s s bike that charges while your go in I'm handicapped guys and I can't pedal but I love the bike and I need to get out of the House this summer I been in all yeT round other than go in on the porch! I'm sick of it! I want one will battery me all time thanks mare
Anyone know which bike folds smaller,the Mini or Mini step-thru?
elevenAD I’m pretty sure both models fold.
why do rad-mini have such thick fat tyres? most ppl who want fold-able bikes ride in cities. why not have tyres like 2019 rad city?
because the bafang geared hub motor is FAT / WIDE .. so the wheel has to be fat to accomodate the hub motor. since the wheel must be wide, they use fat tires. which in this form factor, seem to have a lot of advantages. it's a heavier bike, so wide tires will sink into soft ground, crushed stone / gravel , sand, etc much less.. in other words, these bikes with wide tires are more versatile and can go almost anywhere. i was sort of turned off by the fat tires too, especially knobbies.. however, now that they have those kenda tires that are slick without knobbies, they are much more appealing to me. if you want a folding bike with traditional skinny road tires, you could always buy a dahon or other folding bike and convert it to electric yourself. lunacycles has one they built, and good conversion kits.
I want to see electric bike Drag Race 😁😂😃😃😅😆
That sounds fun! Like, RadMini HS and Step-Thru racing :D
Make it happen. Would love to see the winner of fastest electric bike.
Mike is my favorite
I spoke to one of the "young people" he references - she called my number back; she was apparently dealing with a crying child; she also knew nothing more about an older Radmini than what I was able to learn myself f5rom the web. "World Class Service", or something to that effect - hardly.
Custom battery design. That is all you had to say.
annoying hand
It’s a cheap Chinese bike. Rad is nothing more than box shufflers. Don’t get me wrong they have a place in the market obviously but this is not high quality stuff. Notice they don’t talk about the details of the battery and motor. That’s the most important pieces. What cells are they using ?
F15Ranger Samsung 35E cells...best of the best !!!
Daryl Gass that would be incorrect.. they use PF cells according to their own website.
Daryl Gass unless you are talking about 48V stuff but who uses 48V?
Daryl Gass 14Ah packs too? In the 2019 bikes...joke
cheap chinese bikes are the future,people are bored of wasting cash on hype
What are the heights of those two riders?