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#Rad mini folded portable#

We both had nice quality bikes and could sell them for much-needed funds for our build since every penny counts when building. But, since we weren’t avid bike riders, it was a sacrifice we knew we could make work temporarily. You don’t want to accidentally twist the throttle when you’re moving it around, so a throttle disengage button is a smart addition.We’ve both always owned bikes and enjoy riding them for leisure.

#Rad mini folded portable#

And the throttle disengage button on the handlebars is a nice touch, especially for a bike that is meant to be portable like this. Or if I want to ride the bike like an electric motorcycle, I can do that too. I enjoy having the option for both throttle and pedal assist on the RadMini. But with 5 speeds of pedal assist, Rad Power Bikes claims you can achieve 70 km or 45 miles of range. That’s easily enough for 40 km or 25 miles of range on throttle only. And with a 14 Ah battery, the RadMini Step-Thru offers 672 Wh of capacity. Acceleration is quick and smooth, even on grass and dirt. Its 48 V battery provides plenty of strength to run that 750 W rear hub motor. When it comes to power, the RadMini Step-Thru has power to spare. Between the suspension fork and the super cushy tires, the ride is wonderful. The 20″ wheels would normally make potholes a bit more noticeable, but again, the fat tires handle that beautifully. It doesn’t feel overly large or hard to handle, it just rides smooth and straight. When you take it back on the street, the RadMini Step-Thru feels like any other e-bike. But the RadMini Step-Thru just laughs and asks, “What’s next?” Other hardtail folders bounce and buck around, protesting the whole time. Want to see the RadMini Step-Thru in action? Check out my video review below!Īnd yes, while many hard tail folding electric bikes can be ridden off-road, the transition is usually pretty jarring.

Extras: LCD display with speedometer, wattmeter, battery gauge, PAS level indicator, odometer, tripmeter, light status indicator, front and rear LED lights with ambient light sensor on front, 5-speed settings, half-twist throttle with disengage button, USB charging port, mounting for front or rear racks.

Suspension: Front RST spring suspension fork with 60 mm travel.

Range: 45-72 km (25-45 mi) depending on throttle or pedal assist.

While that made it great on the trail and street, it was a bit tougher to navigate in an elevator or through my building’s bike room.īut now that I’ve gotten a chance to spend some time in the saddle of a RadMini Step-Thru, I’ve found that it packs in most of the advantages of its larger big brother, yet in a smaller and more portable package.Īnd for someone like me who lives in a crowded city, portability is practically a necessity. But the main downside was just how big the bike was. I previously reviewed their Rad Rover, which checked a ton of boxes for me. My first experience with a fat tire electric bike from Rad Power Bikes was definitely a positive one.

Finally, a high power electric fat bike that fits in a trunk!

But the RadMini Step-Thru solves that problem with 20″ fat tires and a folding frame. While fat-tire bikes can be a blast to ride, their big wheels can make them tough to lug around.