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Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Varied Terrain Including Sand and SnowStrengths
10 features vs 8 features avg
Front suspension, 20" wheels
Weaknesses
0.28 mph/lb vs 0.38 mph/lb avg
20 mph vs 26 mph avg
60 mi vs 73 mi avg
315 lbs vs 378 lbs avg
Compared with 118 similarly priced models ($1,424–$2,374), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 118 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,424–$2,374), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-bikes: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus is an all terrain electric bike listed at $1,899. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 720Wh battery, a claimed 60 mile range, and a 20 mph top speed, at 73 lbs.
Next to the 118 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,424–$2,374), its strongest numbers are included features (10 features vs 8 features avg). The tradeoffs are speed for its weight (0.28 mph/lb vs 0.38 mph/lb avg) and top speed (20 mph vs 26 mph avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 20" wheels setup for ride comfort.
Full Specifications
Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Torque
- 64 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque
- Assist Levels
- 5
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 720 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 15 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 60 mi96.6 km
- Removable Battery
- Battery Position
- Seat Tube
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Gemma
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 7
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano
- Shifter
- Shimano 7 Speed thumb shifter
- Cassette
- 7 Speed freewheel, 14 32T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Hydraulic Coil
- Front Travel
- 50 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 72.5 lbs32.9 kg
- Max Load
- 315 lbs142.9 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 59 lbs26.8 kg
- Fenders
- Kickstand
- Lights
- Turn Signals
- Display
- Color LCD
- Connectivity
- None
Classification
- Category
- All Terrain
- E-Bike Class
- 1, 2
- Top Assist Speed
- 20 mph32.2 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 20"
- Tire Size
- 20x4.0
- Tire Category
- Fat
- Tire Brand
- CST
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Folding
- Sizes
- One Size
- Min Seat Height
- 31"78.7 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 38"96.5 cm
- Standover Height
- 16.5"41.9 cm
- Overall Length
- 68"172.7 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
4'10" – 5'10"147 – 178 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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