Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus Review - $2.2k

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Published 2023-03-01
The ad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus is a utility electric bike with deep step-thru frame and custom tires that make it approachable, stable, and very capable. Increased gross weight capacity of 350 pounds, including 120lbs on the extended rear rack. Upgraded battery pack is easier to remove (even with optional locking console), dual display system, hydraulic disc brakes, and better foot peg positioning. Excellent safety features including reflective puncture resistant tires, bright integrated headlight with running beam, rear light with side windows and brake activation, motor inhibiting brake levers, and a high quality bell. Tons great accessories including a passenger package, front and rear baskets and locking boxes, small and large bags, second battery, child seat, and trailer. Redesigned saddle is thicker, can adjust forward and back, be tilted, and uses standard rails that work with a suspension post! Ergonomic grips, adjustable handlebar, large aluminum platform pedals, and adjustable kickstand work great. Motor activates smoothly but offers great power with 10% faster climbing ability. High capacity 672 watt hour battery, excellent charger. Twist throttle is not limited by pedal assist, so you can use it at any time to get going or catch up to friends. The motor is powerful, but produces more noise. The bike only comes in one size and color: metallic dark grey. Shipping is free in most cases, but there is some unboxing and assembly required: handlebar, front wheel, and pedals. Fairly heavy at 75.5lbs due to the elongated frame, 7-speed drivetrain, and suspension fork.

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All Comments (21)
  • @ElectricBikeReview
    Hi guys, on March 9th 2023 I got an update from Rad Power Bikes that they dropped the price on the RadRunner 3 Plus to $2,299 so I've updated the title and my full written review, and am pinning this comment :)
  • @jaywagner3111
    Thanks for another comprehensive review. I am a big Rad fan having owned the original Rad Runner 1 and now the Rad City 5, which I love. But it seems to me that of late Rad is one step behind the field with their latest models. Lectric undercut the Rad Trike by $1000 and produced a trike that is a beast at hill climbing. I love Rad support but I hear that Lectric is pretty good on support, their bikes arrive fully assembled and I am questioning if a $1000 difference is worth the support and limited retail locations. I realize their are differences in components but for casual riders $1000 is hard to overlook. Now Lectric and Aventon have come out with cargo bikes, the Expedition and Abound respectively, that also undercut Rad's pricing for this bike. Aventon's Abound has a torque sensor, a color display and blue tooth app, 750 wall motor and many accessories plus a pretty extensive dealer network if one does not want to assemble an ebike. The Abound is $2200 vs $2.5 K for the new Runner 3. And Lectric has introduced their cargo bike with dual battery capability for $1699 and a staggering load capacity. I point this out because I really hope that Rad will regain its former innovation and step up their technology to match a rapidly advancing market. Hopefully the next iteration of Rad's cargo bike will reposition them as leaders in the value field. Just my two cents! Keep up the good work as I really look forward to your reviews.
  • @atarr333
    Court, you are the standard bearer for eBike reviews! Just so good- and it’s cool to watch how you keep refining over time. I’ve been a big fan for years.
  • @robredcay3739
    I've had this bike for a couple of weeks and been learning more and more about it. Your video is so incredibly thorough. I should have watched this first!
  • @braxtonperry1981
    These type of bikes are the Future if we can get to manufacturing Them and service them here Great Videos EBR 🚲👀🥇
  • @logitech12345678910
    Wow that price is getting out of control. I still have my Rad Runner 1 which I paid 1199 for a couple of years ago. Upgraded the controller for substantially more power and its been running great for 2500 miles.
  • @MontyShipman
    Awesome, thorough review, as always. Thank you!!!
  • @dank9828
    Good review; thank you. It looks like some nice steady improvements by Rad.
  • @Krip_Creator
    Great review, nice job! By the way, I loooooove the environment you're at, OMG ❤️
  • @wishbone1231
    Looks good. Im waiting for rad to get out the 20mph speed to something more faster. I love this design, its like my rad expand and the two young men was very nice and helpful in the video. Great review ElectricBikeReview.
  • @gbird5000
    Thank you for putting the weight of the bike at the beginning of the review! I wish more reviewers did that.
  • @daveyogurt2
    I'm still using my RadRunner 1 on a daily basis. Great bike.
  • @user-ld4jb4dp3m
    Hello Court. I'm shopping for my first eBike, and really enjoyed your review of the Radrunner 3 Plus. This looks like a good choice for my needs/wants. I'm also considering the Aventon Abound. Do you have any plans to review this bike in the near future? Your reviews are so much more detailed and informative than anything else I can find. Thanks.
  • @jcoats5529
    Fantastic value. I really enjoyed my Rad2 but quickly outgrew it and replaced it with a Trek Allant 7. It's just way too heavy, and it doesn't easily fit my bike carrier. I had to spend extra for a proper seat, suspension post, and hydraulic breaks.
  • @irving3sp
    Excited about the fat-tire cafe lock! Are there any more details on launch date or specs? I can't find it anywhere on their website
  • @yannicklimugob8537
    Thank you. You do such a great job with you videos. We have a Radwagon 4 and I'm wondering if a radruner 3 is a good addition. Both have 20 in. wheels. Can they be swooped? It's 20x3 for Rw4 and 20x3.3 for Rr3. I wonder if they can share the same tires. I would also hope that I can install the semi integrated battery on my Rw4. Would be nice if I can swoop batteries too. Rw4 uses the old battery.
  • @thecowsgomoo4841
    Thank you for all the great info! Curious... how do you think the bike would do on soft and hard beach sand? Also, would it be fine for some fireroad type mountain biking?