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Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Folding E-Bike

The RadExpand 5 is Rad's folding bike: 20x4 fat tires, a 750W motor, a 48V 14Ah battery, a low step-through folding frame and a rear rack. It is a little lighter than the old RadMini it replaced and much easier to mount. It folds for RV bays and trunks rather than for carrying. Compared with a Lectric XP it costs more and has a rigid fork, but it gets Rad's accessory catalog and the same 48V platform as the rest of the lineup, which matters if you already own a Rad. Mechanical disc brakes are the main spec shortfall at this price.

RV and boat ownersRiders who already own Rad accessoriesStep-through folder shoppersMixed gravel and neighborhood rides

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Key considerations

  • Mechanical disc brakes
  • Rigid fork
  • Heavy to lift
  • Priced above value folders

Pros

  • Low step-through fold
  • 750W motor and Rad battery platform
  • Rack included
  • Accessory ecosystem

Considerations

  • No hydraulic brakes
  • No suspension
  • Heavy

Features & specifications

Motor750W rear hub
Battery48V 14Ah (672Wh), removable
Tires20 x 4 in

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About Rad Power Bikes

Rad Power Bikes, based in Seattle, was the first direct-to-consumer e-bike brand to reach mass scale in the US, and its RadRover fat bike, RadCity commuter, RadRunner utility bike and RadWagon longtail are among the most common e-bikes on American streets. The current generation adds hydraulic brakes and semi-integrated batteries, and the accessory catalog (racks, baskets, passenger kits) is the deepest of any direct brand.

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