RadMission 1 Budget Metro Bike! (Complete Review) 

I 100% agree with absolutely everything in this review after having the identical bike (even the color) minus the fenders and rack for a week now. This was truly the most accurate review of this I've seen and I can't add anything to it other than I'm having an absolute blast with it! My riding is just for casual recreation and exploring the many miles of greenways and seawalls and parks around Vancouver and this bike is absolutely perfect for that. I'm 54 now and I couldn't ride some of the distances I used to before because of knee issues but the other day I did about 40km with almost no problem. As the reviewer pointed out, the seat is only good for short rides and my arse was hurting after a few hours so I replaced it with a good serfa rx saddle and I did over 3 hours today in total comfort. And it doesn't look like a granny saddle hehe!🤣...the only other thing I did was rotate the bars into a more upright riser type position wich gets me sitting up just a little more and it seemed to make the bike feel like it handles even better. This bike is just so fun and addictive to ride and if you're on the fence about the whole single speed thing as I was before my test ride at the dealership then just try it. You might be pleasantly surprised. This bike gas gotten me back out doing what I love again...rad hit a home run with this one fer sure!😊

I had the chance to ride an e-bike for the first time today, a Rad 6 I believe. A decent tryout for 30-40 minutes on city streets. I was impressed and now I’m looking at Rad options. I had to admit, I’m not 25 anymore but still want to ride. Great review, thank you.

I have had a RadMission 1 for about a month now and have been using it for commuting to work and for recreational purposes as well. I have also added the front basket, kickstand, and fenders to the overall package. May add the rear rack down the road. I absolutely love it and I agree with much of the points in this review. I live in Vancouver and my commute is 27km each way, with mild to steep hills interspersed throughout the ride. It is a champ through all but the steepest hills. And I don't mind peddling through them to keep the speed up. It has shortened my commute from 1:20 each way on a analog bike to 50-55 minutes on the Mission. I don't miss the car. I am having blast riding in every day, and knowing that I will arrive at the same time every day!

It’s 2024 and I love this bike. I have 2 , newer one and this one but like the saying go,older is always more durable and I ride it everywhere and have power until the last drop at 240 pounds,it can launch me. I’m still adding upgrades to keep another year

Just a slight update: I went to the rad dealer to pick up the lcd screen upgrade and it's not actually compatible with the radmission. It will work but it's only programmed for 26 or 28 inch tires and not the 27.5 that are on these bikes so the information it displays wouldn't be accurate. I've seen a few videos on the display and it seems to be true that there's no setting for 27.5 so it looks like some kind of oversight on rads part to advertise them as being for the radmission. They were gonna sell me one but the mechanic knew about the problem and saved me the hassle of finding out the hard way so kudos to him. He said that rad is planning on fixing the issue and making a display available that will work properly...

An excellent review ... I've had mine since Hallowe'en and have gone on about ten rides in and around the little mountain town where I live. (I'm 71 and have been riding a steel-framed Specialized Rockhopper for about 25 years.) We noticed many of the same things. - I switched the excellent MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op) upgrade seat (normal-looking) from my Rockhopper to my Radmission and added a Suntour suspension seat-post. My ass really appreciates the two tweaks ... especially on gravel bike paths. - I too ordered the rear rack and kickstand, but not the fenders ... and sure as hell not a basket for carrying a cute little dog. I have an image to maintain. - I had my (great) local bike shop (this town is a cycling mecca in the Canadian Rockies) add a stem riser to the front handlebars (I am six-foot- one) when they assembled my bike. They also installed the rear rack (not a minor job) ... all for $47. Good people ... they also installed and adjusted/tweaked the Suntour seat-post. - I too wear gloves and agree about the lousy ergonomics of the PAS controller. I do not like taking my eyes off the road to look at it ... plus you have to push **down** on the PAS button ... with your index finger (not push **forward** with your thumb) ... and the mushy button has no click/detent that signals that your push has been firm enough ... so you have to look **again** to confirm that something actually happened. So, in a busy or challenging riding environment ... I often just stop in a safe/calm place to lower the PAS level, and use the throttle almost always when some short-term boost is needed. If I foresee a long uphill haul, I might stop the bike to methodically raise the PAS. - For added visibility, I bought a sleek and powerful Fenix BC30 V.2 headlight ... a 2020 tweaked version of their already excellent 2015 version. I totally love the bike ... it has turned out to be absolutely perfect for me.

Great review, like your style. That camera must be magic wtf!?

Got my Radmission 1 last week and love it.

"pinch flat" i had one of those when i hit the 1" curb pinch flat my tire and thus me into a low spread bush... doctor said it was 4 ribs bruised not busted... thanks for the enlightening me... :o)

Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and experiences with us. Very helpful review! I just ordered my RadMission. Perhaps I'll see you on the road somewhere. Take care and Thx. again.

I am impressed that you made the jump to videos like these. I loved Twang and Bang.

Excellent review! An ideafor you 👍 Pitch to rad that you need to mod it (good for them as well if they decide to sell the parts). You could add front shocks and a seat post suspension (rad sells those already). As they do not have any other "non fat" bikes it would be interesting for a lot of people that want a lighter bike or just don't care for the dorky looks of the fat bike and like to go on trails at the weekend! Also, did you see what's going on in NYC? Excluding e-bike from bike paths! A video on that and background (safety accessibility etc) would be interesting I think!

Great review. I received my Radmission1 last month and it been a joy. Currently getting it set up as a grocery bike with the baskets and panniers plus attached a bike cargo trailer. I do have a question regarding the mounting of your camera. I do see that it's a nsta360 ONE X2 360 but how is it mounted. I want to see what I need to get to before ordering it. Thanks again and keep the contents coming.

You can use full throttle and assist # 5 on a steep climb and it makes a big difference on a super steep hill.

I replaced my saddle almost immediately. I luckily just took one off my other bike

Great review. 👍 Sometimes I wish I would have bought this one instead of the Radrunner. The fat tires of the Radrunner are an overkill, imho. They are great for one thing though - gravel. The tires have a great deal of rolling resistance and they are noisy (when I ride people can hear me coming from 30-40 m away. It kinda scares them a little and they often "give me the look"). But hey, I am used to the "lightness" of my city bike's 1.6 inch tires. So, I think 27.5x1.95 would be a blast to ride, quite and with enough cushion + light steering, especially in "commuter mode" and light forest trails. And the less tire resistance means more miles with one charge. 👍

Very cool 360 video. Had to figure out how you got that footage.

Nice review. I subscribed after this one. I had watched your Aventon Adventure post and I appreciate that you ride different terrains and provide a very thorough overview. Cities like NYC have really poor roads and reviews that assume smooth pavement for short distances leave a ton of questions. I own a 3-speed Brompton and I love how maneuverable and portable it is, but I may have to commute door to door (over 30 mph roundtrip) for a little over an hour. I am looking for an affordable option. This seems like it could work without having to choose a fat bike. I looked at Ride1Up, which is stealthy and light, but the Mission seems to edge it out on features.

What a fun and helpful review. Thank you so much!

Who's filming this guy is there a bike in front of him filming or is he in a vehicle how is he doing this LOL it's amazing

Can the chain tensioner be removed while removing links on the chain?

Nice review. I just assembled mine and look forward to my first ride. I did purchase the front basket, kickstand, and fenders. It took 90-minutes to install both fenders?

Very good review, thanks for posting.

super-helpful for me - thank you!

Weight? 50 pound bicycle is not going upstairs in my 3 flight stair well... Leaving it chain up downstairs it wouldn't be where I chained it up 10 hours later...

Really awesome review. Thanks!

This is a really great video, thank you!

Good review. Thank you!

Great review, I agree on wearing gloves, rode motorcycles for years and that common sense cares over over to any bike I ride. Seems the Rad ticks all the boxes for me. Thanks 😊

Great review. Would the high step model work better with traditional hitch bike racks? I’m looking for something that can be easily transported with other non electric bikes. Thanks again

Great vid. Like and subscribed. On the websitde it says it has a 250w motor but still has the 50 nm of torque. Does this mean it will still get up to 20mph?

Great video! Can you comment on the riding position vs the Rad Rover? Also the acceleration/hill climbing vs the Rover? Thanks

Nice Video Mate, Also I Planned To Get A Bike Like This Soon 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿💕💕💕😎😎😎

Thanks for the great review! :)

Rads costumer service is terrible my motor went out a month ago and not a word

I'm debating about getting this or the Ariel Rider Rideal which has the same frame but with a 750watt motor, slightly bigger battery, and has more than one gear all for about the same price. Oh and the kickstand isn't seperate. I'm not sure though since I can't find any reviews like this for it. Only promotional videos from the manufacture.

Just pick this up for 499$

great review - just enough tech and plain language! Ordered the bike before I came across your video tho, so sorry about that. Configured just like in your video too!

Hey, how tall are you? Just wondering if I should get a radmission high step or mid step. for reference, I'm 5'8. thanks!

Did you mention your height and weight?

Cool.except the riding position.

Mr. Tech.. any thoughts on the gforce t42? Looking for something light

What makes hydraulic brakes anything but an expensive gimmick?

Are there non-rad fenders that would fit and anyone would recommend? I ordered this the other day and they were sold out.

do you have to pedal while under power? or is there a way to just cruise without pedaling?

How much!

Your saddle is to high. What you are doing is not only bad for your knees but its more exhausting aswell.

Missing the gun content twang