![]() For $1299, this bike has more than enough motor control features. I would say that Rad Power could’ve added a bit more features to the controller, but that would probably increase the e-bike’s price. There are no advanced features, such as milage meters or a range indicator. There are dedicated buttons to switch between five levels of pedal assist and buttons for the light. ![]() It comes with a small LCD screen showing the current battery charge and your speed. You get to control the motor’s functions via the control hub located on the lefthand side of the handlebar. In just a matter of seconds, you’ll be cruising at a top speed of 20 miles per hour. The moment you push on the thumb throttle, you’ll feel the motor’s power. On top of all that, the motor is also pretty torquey. The Expand 5 comes with a 750-watt rear hub motor, which provides more than enough power to go over just about any type of terrain. Rad Power offset this by including larger tires, but that doesn’t make up for the comfort that a good front suspension would provide. The only thing I don’t like about the frame design is the lack of front suspension. That means that even if you have little to no place for storage, you won’t have much trouble storing this e-bike. On that note, the Expand 5 measures only 29 x 25 x 41 inches when folded. This standoff essentially acts as a kickstand when your electric bike is completely folded. There’s a standoff welded to the bottom of the bottom bracket shell to ensure the bike doesn't scratch while it's folded. ![]() ![]() This buckle is pretty robust - and won’t budge no matter what you do to the bike. The bike is held together in the middle by a bulky steel buckle. Since this is is a folding e-bike, let’s talk about the folding mechanism a bit. That makes the e-bikes frame lines sleeker and prevents the cables from getting cut or damaged by accident. Although this is a foldable bike, all the routing is done through the downtube. Rad Power offset this by including larger tires, but that doesn’t make up for the comfort that a good front suspension would provide.Īnother detail I love about this Rad Power bike is the cable routing. Unfortunately, since there is no front suspension you can expect the cargo to rattle quite a bit during the ride. The Expand 5 comes with mounting holes and screws, so all you have to do to install the front rack is screw it in. If one rack is not enough for you, you can also purchase an additional front rack. The cord slips are a bit rough and will cut into the cord so I recommend you file the slips down and apply a fresh coat of paint. The maximum carrying capacity for it is around 60 pounds.Īdditionally, the rack comes with all kinds of small details that make it extremely useful, such as child seat mounting points - and even bungee cord slips. The rack is built out of steel, which adds weight but makes it extremely sturdy. That ensures the e-bike can handle all types of terrain with minimal risk of breaking - which is always good to hear.Īnother improvement upon the RadMini is the addition of a rear cargo rack. The frame is extremely sturdy and even comes with reinforcements for the headset joint and the joint between the downtube and the chainstay. That is because the frame is built out of lightweight - but durable - 6061 aluminum. The Expand 5 is pretty light for a fat-tire foldable e-bike, too. Scorpion and HyperScorpion Express Review. ![]()
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