Picked in:Best Commuter Electric Bikes of 2026
Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
11 features vs 8 features avg
Front suspension, 29" wheels
750W vs 691W avg
Weaknesses
290 lbs vs 384 lbs avg
720Wh vs 868Wh avg
9.6 Wh/lb vs 11.5 Wh/lb avg
65 mi vs 75 mi avg
Compared with 99 similarly priced models ($1,499–$2,499), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 99 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,499–$2,499), 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 Radster Road Large is a commuter electric bike listed at $1,999. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 720Wh battery, a claimed 65 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 75 lbs.
Next to the 99 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,499–$2,499), its strongest numbers are included features (11 features vs 8 features avg) and motor power (750W vs 691W avg). The tradeoffs are payload capacity (290 lbs vs 384 lbs avg) and battery capacity (720Wh vs 868Wh avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 29" wheels setup for ride comfort.
Full Specifications
Rad Power Bikes Radster Road Large
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Torque
- 100 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque
- Assist Levels
- 5
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 720 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 15 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 65 mi104.6 km
- Removable Battery
- Battery Position
- In Frame
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Tektro
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 8
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano 8 Speed
- Shifter
- Shimano 8 Speed thumb shifter
- Cassette
- 8 Speed freewheel, 11 34T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Hydraulic Coil
- Front Travel
- 80 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 75 lbs34 kg
- Max Load
- 290 lbs131.5 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 55 lbs24.9 kg
- Fenders
- Kickstand
- Lights
- Turn Signals
- Display
- Color LCD
- Motor Lock
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- E-Bike Class
- 1, 2, 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 29"
- Tire Size
- 29x2.2
- Tire Brand
- Kenda
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Sizes
- M, L
- Min Seat Height
- 32"81.3 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 39"99.1 cm
- Standover Height
- 24"61 cm
- Overall Length
- 76"193 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
5'7" – 5'8"170 – 173 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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