Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus Electric Utility Bike is an excellent electric bicycle with a robust build that can handle multiple terrains while pedaling or not.
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus Electric Utility Bike
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus Electric Utility Bike is an excellent electric bicycle with a robust build that can handle multiple terrains while pedaling or not.
The RadRunner 3 is meant to be used as an electric bike but still offers the traditional bike necessities to pedal when the battery is drained, or you want to get your leg workout in.
While being able to tackle every hill and terrain in its path, the RadRunner 3 performed very well, but it may be hard to tackle its steep hill in price when wanting to purchase one.
Assembling RadRunner 3 Plus Electric Utility Bike
When you first receive the RadRunner 3 Plus Electric Utility Bike, you will be greeted with a vast box converted in bold artistic designs printed all over it. The design truly makes the «Rad» part of the title come to life.
Opening the box will introduce you to a bunch of environmentally-friendly wrapping to protect the bike in transit. There are a lot of tiny cardboard boxes that will hide in every corner of the bike, which are secured by zip ties that have to be removed.
You will also notice that most of the bike is assembled straight out of the box. With this, it made the assembly time move quicker and able to use the bike sooner.
All required tools are included, so you don’t have to worry if you have the right equipment to assemble the bike completely.
The instructions help complete the assembly of the RadRunner 3, but if you need any more information, there are videos online to help you. The whole assembly process should take an hour at minimum.
While it is possible to build the bike on your own, it is suggested that you have the help of another person — especially when installing the front tire and pedals.
You should keep the bike in a cool place, like a garage, and keep the battery at around 50% when you don’t plan on using it for a while. Tools are included to keep maintenance up on the bike, and you can also bring it to a regular bike shop if needed.
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The design of the RadRunner 3 Plus Electric Utility Bike resembles a traditional unit with a sleek design and elements of a mountain bike. The battery is easily accessible in the front, and the information displayed on the screen is simple to read and understand.
Weighing in at 75.5 lbs for the whole bike (with the battery weighing 7.6 lbs and the motor weighing 8.5 lbs on their own), the total length of the entire bicycle is 72.5 inches (184 cm), and the height up to the handlebars can range between 42.5 to 45.3 inches. In addition, the weight is evenly distributed throughout the design, so one side does not feel heavier.
Anyone between 4’11» to 6’2″ can comfortably ride the bike, which can carry up to 350 lbs. The handlebars tilt forward and back to accommodate people of different heights and sizes.
You will find an insert to plug in the bike’s battery on the left side of it. In the front of the battery is a button that you can press to see how much juice is left inside the bike without needing to turn it on and look.
Next to the charging port is an insert to put in the keys that come with the bike. You would think you would need the keys to start the RadRunner 3, but they are used to detach the battery from the bike’s body.
The aluminum alloy handlebars — consisting of a bell, light and pedal assist panel, informational display, gear throttle, and pedaling gear setting — measure 27.9 inches in width. Attached to the handlebars are two brake levers equipped with a motor cutoff switch.
The RadRunner 3 is built with full-coverage fenders for the front and rear tires. The tires are 3.3 inches wide (20 inches all around), and the double-wall aluminum rims are 57 mm wide.
The pedals on the bike are very wide with standard 9/16 inch by 20 TPI threading and styled in a forged aluminum platform with reflectors.
A KMC Z7 chain with 132 links is attached to the pedals. It has a 48-tooth steel chain ring with an aluminum alloy guide, protecting the teeth and sensitive parts of the bike if you go over a significant obstacle or off-road. It also protects your pants from getting caught in the chain when riding.
When choosing the height you want the seat to sit at, you can choose between 28 to 37 inches. The seat is cushioned and measures 390 mm by 27.2 mm.
Behind the bike’s seat is a rack that allows you to place materials to travel with (which you will want to tie down), or someone can sit back there and put their foot on the included footrest on the right side of the rear tire.
