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2019 Rad Power Bikes RadMini Review - $1.5k

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The 2019 Rad Power Bikes RadMini is the high-step version of a folding fat tire electric bike from Rad Power Bikes, reinforced frame with sturdy gussets, secure locking latches for both folding points, adjustable suspension fork with lockout. Powerful 750 watt Bafang rear hub motor with strong 48 volt battery allows for climbing or riding through soft terrain like sand, snow, or leaves, responsive 12-magnet cadence sensing assist as well as twist throttle for instant power with on-off button for safety. Very comfortable for a folding electric bike with smaller 20 inch wheel size, the fat knobby tires and adjustable suspension fork smooth out bumps, custom Kenda tires have K-Shield protection to reduce flats, alloy chain guard reduces drops and protects your pant leg, larger folding pedals feel solid. Fairly large and heavy compared to other non fat tire folding electric bikes, externally routed cables aren't as clean looking as the step-thru version from RAD, not sold through many stores so you may have to unbox or pay for setup, doesn't come with a rear rack or fenders by default, fairly basic charger.
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@535Computer 5 лет назад

I've been riding my 2018 Rad Mini as much as I can, using it to replace my car when possible, which is often. My only "complaint" is that it gets a ton of attention; People love this bike almost as much as I do!

@RaffikiK 4 года назад

Same here. I just got a 2019 Mini and people would stop and talk to me, touch it when I lock it up outside, etc. I had one homeless guy straight tell me if he saw it outside he'd steal it...

@gambit_toys6554 4 года назад

@@RaffikiK beat his asss

@westernpigeon 4 года назад

@@RaffikiK ha, damnz

@derekstory9950 5 лет назад

Bought a 2018 RadMini because of your previous review. Couldn’t be happier! Ride it daily with no issues to date. The bike is small (well, fairly - but not so “mini”) but bold which definitely draws some attention.

@ElectricBikeReview 5 лет назад

That's awesome, Derek! I'm glad you're enjoying it and happy to hear that there have been no issues. Thanks for the report!

@danc1197 5 лет назад

The tires are mini so it fits in your trunk. Full size tires won't fit. This bike also folds in half.

@cartergarnon6299 4 года назад

I love your reviews. What cracks me up is that you're obviously scarred from an incident where you turned one of these on and had the throttle rocked back and hurt yourself or damaged something. You mention it in every single video. There's an off switch for the throttle right next to it, to prevent exactly that!

@mwsteffen 5 лет назад

As always, your reviews are RAD! Going to purchase one for me and one for the wife. Thanks

@PixelsBySean 5 лет назад

Can you do a review on the Lectric XP?

@sheldonmurphy6031 5 лет назад

You have mastered the late night Home Shopping Network style ! Its only.10:30pm, and i feel like its 3am ! Awesome Review lol

@8675-__ 5 лет назад

Awesome review! Very informative and thorough. Answered all the questions I had and more. I love the bike cant wait to ride one. And I may buy this as my final choice! Thank you for your help

@MikyMiguel777 4 года назад

Hi... did you end out getting this ebike?

@Onealmightypod 5 лет назад

Wet like Manchester.....brilliant review! 👍 One question... When are these bikes going to be available in the UK? I can’t believe the EU site doesn’t stock them.

@Thekennel177 4 года назад

Great ad. Someone should do a review.

@tornadichanson3061 4 года назад

Did alot of research on many of the folding fat tire bikes, almost went with the lectric xp, with the xp some had shipping issues as where I went to do research on this for some time.. I noticed that the review and customer service are better for these and have not read any bad reviews on them.. so I bought one today.. now waiting for it to ship and receive, I'm excited for my purchase even though I paid 600$ more you definitely get what you pay for bikes in general..

@NLSkooch 5 лет назад

In all the RAD reviews I am sensing a bit of bromance towards Mike.

@90slimit1 4 года назад

They pay him good money to review their bikes.

@urinluk24 5 лет назад

You asked the question if you can have either tire on either bike, You were told yes. I also asked this question via email, I was told I would have to order the tires separate and of course pay additional for the knobby tires because they do not make modifications pre shipment for bikes. Whats up !!

@Teamshmo 5 лет назад

You get knobby tires on this one and slicks on the step through. However, you can buy and use either on the bike. So if you have this regular mini you will get knobby tires but can buy and install the slick ones if you want.

@gnatgnutz7139 5 лет назад

I just bought a used 2019 mini stepover. The guy had bought slicks and installed them. He gave me knobbies too. You have to get the larger inner tube (20×4.5) for slicks even though they have a smaller diameter. Go figure. The slick inner tubes are more oval shaped. Per rad bike support

@Rooftopaccessorizer 4 года назад

I think they should make the bike operable without the screen. Being bale to remove the screen safely would make winter riding easier!

@mikeb4471 5 лет назад

Do a comparison of lectric xp foldable bicycle please!

@toadyou5 4 года назад

Agreed

@90slimit1 4 года назад

This is better feature wise.. its the same bike, its the features that make this $500 more. Both good bikes. Lectric doesn't do payments plans.

@Thekennel177 4 года назад

Absolutely a no brainer. Get this bike. It is a blast!

@marklawless7550 5 лет назад

Rainy wet and windy here in San Diego for a change ! Good day to ketch-up on the latest in the electric bike world.

@BakiSenshi 4 года назад

So you guys didn't mention the reason why they removed the metal housing for the electronics behind the pedals in the newer versions.

@williamaungleyraud 5 лет назад

On this battery icon since it goes by 20% increments, can't they program it to make each tick flash when it is half way through? Like 5 solid ticks means 100%, 4 solid and the fifth flashing means 90%, 4 solid ticks 80%, 3 solid 4th flashing 70% and so on?

@ElectricBikeReview 5 лет назад

That's an amazing idea William! I don't think I've ever heard this suggested, but it's a great way to take 20% and make it 10% for more precision. Thanks for sharing that, I'll mention it and maybe they will also see your comment here :D

@mikeradenbaugh939 5 лет назад

@@ElectricBikeReview Mike from Rad Power Bikes here... Thanks for the tip! Actually this functionality is already in place on all of our ebike models. Once the battery pack SOC is nearing depletion with 1 bar left on the meter, the last bar will begin flashing, similar to a traditional car low fuel icon. Around the same time the bar starts to flash, the maximum power available begins to slowly decrease, helping to extend the range and reduce the chances of running out of power before reaching riders destinations. The flashing is not programmed to function in the other capacity levels however, by design.

@KubotaManDan 4 года назад

@@mikeradenbaugh939 KubotaManDan 2 minutes ago (edited) the owners manual refers to a video & the video refers to the owners manual. Everything should be in the owners manual, I don't like that. For as much text wasted on telling you to take it to a bike shop for everything, they could have just printed the info in the manual. The pre load for the shock barley moves on my 2019 mini. It's out right difficult to move. The seats made for a childs ass. I bought a cloud 9. They gave me free shipping for fenders & Rack since I bought them with the bike, they didn't tell me that the accessories were shipping pony express, had the bike 5 days & still waiting for the accessories. If they'd told me; I'd paid for the shipping. Everything shipped same day as bike. Some deal that wasn't. If your 6 Ft height don't buy it. It's for short folks. I can't get an efficient stroke while peddling. I had to buy online, nowhere to test drive in Pittsburgh, PA. I make it work with the motor drive, but if the battery would die, I'b be fucked trying to peddle back since the fit is not right for my size. Just some FYIs

@javierpeletiermaura5417 5 лет назад

Thankyou Court!.Very good presentation and interesting machines and apparently, good quality and practical tools for sandy soils, snow, mud, all use ... It would be interesting, when you do tests on hill climbs, to give the percentage %, inclination data. It would be a good data for us, and not very complicated to know (any mobile has that app, no problem). Thank you once again, from Madrid - Spain, for your excellent work

@jimmiegoins2670 5 лет назад

Javier Peletier Maura yea I was wondering that to. Especially wondering if it was struggling because of the way he explained it. If it’s got full throttle I shouldn’t have to peddle at all ya know. Not for the price.

@Thekennel177 4 года назад

How do you do a review with owners standing right there?

@bestiewolfsroadto200subs9 5 лет назад

Really appreciate the videos. I have a radwagon on the way for me and my daughter to get around town. Thinking about the mini rad for some trails up north. Anyone know how well this would do in a wooded trail system. And maybe how well it does with mud as far as the motor goes

@bretts5571 4 года назад

looks like a nice, relaxed geometry for long rides

@90slimit1 4 года назад

Since the rover has bigger tires it's would be a little faster than the mini right?

@FilmThisPro 4 года назад

Can’t wait, mine will be here in July

@taa3436 5 лет назад

I have 0 experience with electric bikes. I would like to own 1. My daily travel home work is 8 km(4×2), have almost 1 km steep hill, any recommendation for what bike shall i own. Since i am newbie to this and never experience driving 1 i am looking for so.ethng cheap yet reliable.

@makeyourfaith 5 лет назад

If the battery were to run down, how is it to just human power a bike like this with the fat tires?

@KubotaManDan 4 года назад

see my comment above

@gillprince7844 5 лет назад

This bike versus the lectric ??

@Jesse-ys8wu 5 лет назад

I am looking into getting my first ebike. I live in Michigan and will be using everyday. Would this be a good choice? I am also considering Veego Fat tire I like the folding cause im worried about it getting stolen. Any feedback I would appreciate. Thanks

@jasonsuggs111 4 года назад

How do you think these good up to the spark folding bikes?

@gordjohnson70 5 лет назад

GREAT video. Pls. ask Mike if an upgrade to a more powerful motor and battery is possible. I'd like to have those installed predelivery. I'm looking for more torque for climbing steeper hills without needing to pedal. More speed is also a concern. Yes, I know there is a law about 20 mph max, but I'm looking for a bit more speed. That must be attainable. Suggestion: at the end of your videos, pls. put info as to how to contact Mike. You could give him and his business a free plug. Thnx.

@helenHTID 5 лет назад

Get a motorbike? Or spend heavily on a much more powerful e-bike... Because to get up any big hill on just throttle alone you'll need a very powerful motor! We talking 2kw above!

@pistachiodisguisey911 3 года назад

U can easily adjust max speed to 25mph on these following some tutorials if thats enough

@waynesepe 4 года назад

I have another brand of electric bike and the one thing that haunts me on that bike is getting a rear tire flat...Can someone talk about fixing a flat rear tire while out on the trail?

@kennywilliams7770 4 года назад

I have 600 miles on my lectric xp most say love the bike had it for little over a month but its a nice ride been lookin at a new all around e bike thinking juicebikes

@xtaassy919 4 года назад

Does the Lectric XP have suspension like that Rattan and Radmini bikes?! #Curious

@JasOGrowney 5 лет назад

Compare to DJ Bikes... I'll contact them to see if they can get you on one of their bikes.

@ElectricBikeReview 5 лет назад

Sweet, thanks Jas!

@abigailjunkins4291 4 года назад

I’ve seen a lot of your reviews on the minis. I was wondering if you could choose from the mini or the step thru witch one would you go with?

@westernpigeon 4 года назад

i wana know the same

@dm-qe9xy 3 года назад

did you have to adjust the gears ? i heard you have to or the bike won’t go in the higher gears

@mrharris7294 4 года назад

I want to get an electric bike but last summer I had to get my right leg cut off due to an accident at the old saw mill...I would have to have a way to carry my chair on it...mabye a trike would work for me...what do u think?? Do amputees ride e trikes?

@UUche 4 года назад

Great review, I was just wondering what brand of headlamp that the RadMini uses. I can see that it is a higo 3 pin connector, but i can't tell the brand. Any ideas?

@KubotaManDan 4 года назад

OMG...want to remove hardware, better have high torque power tools. Took me 45 minutes to get two seat stay screws removed to install the $80 rear rack & another 30 minutes to put the new screws back it. Every screw has permanent lock-tite. Over 100 lbs of force to just crack them but they never became loose enough to just unscrew without constant force being applied. The down bar supports for the rack aren't wide enough between the wheel, I had to force them on & sit on it to get the screws in otherwise it popped off the mounting points. Must not be any quality assurance for accessories. I like the bike and the ride it's just so uncooperative to do anything besides riding it

@benyujr.6545 5 лет назад

I've no experience with folding bikes and just want to know the "upgradeability" of this particular RAD bike. Is the groupset similar to regular bikes? I mean if I ever get one, the first thing to go is the Shimano Tourney groupset (for something like Shimano 105 or SLX) & that mechanical disc brakes (for hydraulic).

@cvctiger 5 лет назад

When you did the cobble stone hill what Pedal Assist Level did you have it set at? You said you had it at 5 but that was AFTER you climbed the hill....was it set at 5 climbing the cobble stone hill? I live in San Francisco and looking into getting the Mini and with many steep hills here I would like to know if this bike is capable and I weigh 230.

@mr.h5436 5 лет назад

I like it! I have size 14EEEE shoes, so I wonder about room. Also for tall and XL men are the dimensions comfortable?

@jamesmason2291 5 лет назад

Does it every not rain in Seattle

@ElectricBikeReview 5 лет назад

Ha! I've been really lucky the past few times, it didn't rain much at all! For this trip however, it rained much of the time... or at least drizzled. One day we rode in heavy rain and Mike and I got soaked XD

@weirdnessbeardness 5 лет назад

It usually mists a light rain there. 300 days overcast and 65 sunny days in Seattle on average. In Seattle it has the least amount of sunlight of any of the lower 48 US states.

@ThinkingMan206 5 лет назад

Yes! It rains ALL the time. Don’t even think about moving to the Pacific Northwest. Especially if you are a Californicator. 😉 I recently lived near Seattle for seven years. Of course it doesn’t rain all the time but locals prefer everyone else in the world to keep believing it does so they don’t move there. 😂 Some winters and summers are more overcast and rainy than other years. Sometimes less cloudy with more sun. That is simply the nature of Earth’s ever variable weather. I loved it when my non-sprinkler equipped front and back yards turned brown in the summer because then I did not need to mow as often. The grass would grow like crazy in the spring and fall. I travel for work so finding the grass almost a foot tall after a longer trip was always a shock.

@keendogg1 5 лет назад

Great reviews. Sorry if I missed this but how tall are you? I'm just about 6' and I'm trying to get a reference for how I would fit on these bikes. Thanks.

@justSTUMBLEDupon 5 лет назад

Keenan Ryan you have a point there. I'm 6 foot 2 and one of the reasons why I didn't want to get these type of bikes was because I was wondering if I would fit on it

@Mertly 5 лет назад

“A cheap, sexy ebike doesn’t exi-“

@aternateus5835 5 лет назад

Mate .. I have one awesome bike

@dripdaddy2192 4 года назад

Could you change the handlebars theoretically?

@bcrames1215 4 года назад

Good review.... I can appreciate that....

@redblind 5 лет назад

I like the radrover bikes, but the graphics on their frames make them look cheap like a Walmart bike, IMO.

@maxum3300 5 лет назад

agreed

@jasonk2947 4 года назад

Peel them off

@xxgg 5 лет назад

For future models, I wish they would focus more on making the bike design. Simpler, sleeker, integrated, minimal looking bike. Current models look too busy due to external wires and design itself.

@GSSoulTV 4 года назад

I think the busyness is what attracts ppl to these over other bikes. The plain, simple sleek Ebikes designs are boring and not conversation starters.

@PaulyStax 5 лет назад

Just Bought 2 Rad Minis.

@NateHernandez 5 лет назад

Sorry if I missed you saying this in the video, but, would you say the most notable difference between this radminj and the radrover, (besides the folding) is the wheel size? And how big of a difference would that make on off-road conditions? Thanks

@Teamshmo 5 лет назад

Larger tires are always gonna be better. However, small tires are better for climbing hills. Small tires hit a rock and you'll just feel it more than you would with a larger tire. However, the mini tires are 20" with the large fat tires making them probably 23". That's still a decent size tire and not super small.

@hestonb5813 5 лет назад

When the headlight doesn't move toward where the person is steering during riding in the dark is a huge safety issue. I would not recommend that to anyone.

@thehoff3189 5 лет назад

Get some $11 wraparounds on the handle bars.

@jhanick 3 года назад

Need tires with mag wheels

@danielnicholson6174 4 года назад

you need to list all the specs at the start of your videos, it's frustrating as hell waiting to be drip fed the specs.

@jef13dead 5 лет назад

Is there a way to get these in Western Europe?

@robbietassaro4333 4 года назад

I'm literally buying this e-bike over others because of it's name.

@airpeewee 4 года назад

the hi step bike battery placement is not good without a fender, one mud hole is gunna cover it with mud from the tire, then you have a nasty battery to fool with,

@nicolasbazan5038 Год назад

The bike is very nice, but the seat is uncomfortable for me. Others may think it s fine.

@atomicpunk5318 4 года назад

Wow.....like the sound of your voice much. Spent more time reviewing every friggin bolt on the bike than the actual ride.

@MCAQUIN0 5 лет назад

They should have a store in toronto

@kingkouchkushion5983 5 лет назад

What's the minimum battery life

@rogerdutton9930 5 лет назад

Are Radpower selling in the UK?

@adhesivecookie 5 лет назад

No stocklists in the UK

@Onealmightypod 5 лет назад

They’d sell like hot cakes I can’t understand their omission from our shores.....

@qaibbadgerkillerlee8059 5 лет назад

How much for one?

@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing 5 лет назад

$1500. In the title

@nilobeebee 5 лет назад

He already gave a run through of the description of the bike in the first several minutes of the video, and during the test ride, he goes through the same descriptions again. So now there's no information on what's the top speed, what's the range, what's the chatging time, ....

@rambettelyman6685 5 лет назад

What if you weigh like 260? How will the ride be different?

@535Computer 5 лет назад

I weigh just south of 260 and the bike handles just fine. Very comfortable.

@jimsteele7108 5 лет назад

Can you buy an extra battery and if so how much $ are they?

@gnatgnutz7139 5 лет назад

$550 now as of aug 22

@mpsmills2082 5 лет назад

They are wrong for not having an option for the brake light on the 2018

@JerryMac1125 5 лет назад

Why did I feel like it kills this guy to say good stuff about RAD 😟 He's been hypin up bikes that are 2 to 3 times the price, some lower equipped for a few years now 🤔🤔 Ed

@elevenAD 5 лет назад

what are you even talkin about? he is less critical than most when it comes to RPB.

@Almajtek 5 лет назад

shame RadMini is nos available in Europe, wonder why....

@DrGoatLips 4 года назад

Sounds a lot like an endorsement:-)

@MrCapeswiss 5 лет назад

I am 6.3 will this bike be ok for me, any feedback appreciated.

@evanalmighty9444 5 лет назад

id reccomend contacting radpwoered bike customer support

@535Computer 5 лет назад

I'm 6'1" and my Rad Mini has been easy to ride. I know two inches can make a lot of difference, but for me height has not been an issue.

@KubotaManDan 4 года назад

the owners manual refers to a video & the video refers to the owners manual. Everything should be in the owners manual, I don't like that. For as much text wasted on telling you to take it to a bike shop for everything, they could have just printed the info in the manual. The pre load for the shock barley moves on my 2019 mini. It's out right difficult to move. The seats made for a childs ass. I bought a cloud 9. They gave me free shipping for fenders & Rack since I bought them with the bike, they didn't tell me that the accessories were shipping pony express, had the bike 5 days & still waiting for the accessories. If they'd told me; I'd paid for the shipping. Everything shipped same day as bike. Some deal that wasn't. If your 6 Ft height don't buy it. It's for short folks. I can't get an efficient stroke while peddling. I had to buy online, nowhere to test drive in Pittsburgh, PA. I make it work with the motor drive, but if the battery would die, I'b be fucked trying to peddle back since the fit is not right for my size. Just some FYIs

@kntwing23 5 лет назад

what wrong with that guy voice on the camera?

@mglmouser 4 года назад

I'd like to see this bike being put in a hatchback cargo.

@waynesepe 4 года назад

or liftback suv

@mglmouser 4 года назад

@@waynesepe BTW, I got my answer. There is another video showing this bike put in a Chevy Bolt. Exactly my car. So I'm good.

@waynesepe 4 года назад

I have 2 elec ancherr foldable bikes and have a need to fit them both in the back of a suv with a liftgate..so im curious to see if two rad foldables would also fit.

@FinalSlice 4 года назад

RadMini 2020

@W0rldCitizen 5 лет назад

Great Review! A few questions. 1.How long does the battery last if you use it every day and does it diminish during that time? 2.Do bike stores sell tires that will fit it or do I have to buy them from rad power bikes only? 3.What is the diameter of the seat post? I might like to add a lay-back seat like the below link to give me a bit more room. www.amazon.com/Black-Ops-Lay-Back-Seat-Post/dp/B00R6RL5W2 Thanks!