Best Utility Ebike
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner
I’ve tried several different models from Rad Power Bikes over the years, but it’s just incredibly difficult to find a bike that offers better value for the price than the RadRunner. For years, this has been the bike that most people I know buy. It’s also the bike that I see the most often around my hometown of Portland, Oregon, thanks to a seemingly magic blend of affordability and usefulness.
Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes ships directly to consumers. The bikes have custom hub-motor drivetrains, a 120-pound-capacity rack, and big, stable Kenda tires. At 750 watts, their motors are also more powerful than many of our other picks. It works as a comfy beach cruiser and a commuter bike for kids. However, here is where I have to say that the company has been the subject of multiple lawsuits. The parents of a child who died while riding a Rad Power Bike have sued the company, and more recently State Farm has sued the company on behalf of an insured client whose property caught fire. We have more tips below, but if you’re worried, I would say to not let your children ride a powerful electric vehicle unsupervised and to avoid charging your bicycle overnight.