
Being a typical Class 2 e-bike, the Rad Expand can make you go at a top speed of 20 mph. The Rad Expand 5 makes use of the custom manufactured 750W rear-mounted geared hub motor as most of the models by Rad Power Bikes.

Also the e-bike doesn’t fall over thanks to the built-in stand. With a total payload capacity of 275 lbs, the Rad Expand is also capable of folding down to 28’’ x 25’’ x 41’’. With a 6061 Aluminum Alloy frame, the standover height of 16’’ makes the Rad Expand the most accessible model by Rad Power Bikes. If you know about the RadMini and its popularity, you’ll understand why the Rad Expand 5 comes forward with its frame design. Especially when we’re talking about folding e-bikes, you would appreciate the lightweightness. While some riders might miss the suspension fork, this removal has definitely helped the e-bike lose some weight: the e-bike weighs 62.5 lbs- and 55 lbs without the battery. But the first thing to notice about the frame for those who know the RadMini Step-Thru 2 is not about the sharpness of its look.

E-bike Class: Throttle on Demand (Class 2).Before jumping into the review let’s look at the technical aspects of this e-bike. Rad Expand 5 may look familiar as it has similar features with RadMini Step-Thru 2, but there are some changes that we cannot overlook. Hello, all! Today we’ll be reviewing the Rad Expand 5, the next gen folding e-bike of Seattle-based acknowledged brand RadPower Bikes.
