RadExpand 5 folding eBike

By FloridaBicyclist

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The RadExpand 5 is a folding eBike perfect for riders who don’t have a lot of space to store their bicycle. Folding bikes also generally fit in the trunk of cars and are popular with riders who live in small spaces such as sailboats or in recreational vehicles.

Weighing in at 62.5 pounds, the RadExpand 5 is a bit lighter than many eBikes., but can still carry plenty of cargo. The included rear rack has a payload capacity of 59 pounds, while the total payload capacity (including the rider) is 275 pounds.

A 750-watt motor, with four pedal assist modes, helps to power the folding eBike and is powered by a 4Ah 672 Wh external battery. For shifting, RadPower chose to equip the bike with a 1×7 drivetrain with a MicroShift shifter paired to a 7-speed rear derailleur.

Rad Power advertises a range of more than 45 miles on a charge and a top speed of 20 mph. Mechanical disc brakes with 180 mm rotors help stop the bike, which rolls on 20×4″ tires.

The RadExpand is suited for riders between 4’10” – 5’10”. Safety features include an auto-on headlight and taillight that also serves as a brake light. A bell is also included.

The step-thru aluminum frame doesn’t come with a suspension fork, but instead uses a Rad custom steel rigid fork.

The bike, which is available in white or black, sells for $1,599 with free shipping at radpowerbikes.com. A pro delivery and setup option may also be available for an additional fee.

RadExpand 5 folding eBike specs:

• 750-watt motor
• 4Ah 672 Wh external battery
• 25-45+ mile range
• Mechanical Disc Brakes w/ 180mm rotors
• 1×7 MicroShift drivetrain
• 20X4″ CST BFT Tires
• 20 mph top speed
• 275 pound payload capacity
• Rear Cargo rack with 59 pound capacity
• 62.5 pounds
• Auto-on headlight and taillight
• Bell

Rad Power Bikes is the nation’s largest eBike maker. The company was founded by Mike Radenbaugh, who as a teenager was looking for a better way to pedal his bike the 15 miles to and from school. He tinkered with spare parts and started converting standard bikes to ebikes before launching a crowdsourcing campaign to build the first RadRover. It was Radenbaugh’s mother who suggested naming the company Rad Power Bikes.

See more Rad Power Bikes here.