Wired: An Affordable Electric Cargo Bike

I was just going to note that I’m seeing more electric cargo bikes around town. And, one with two kids on it at the Sub Pop Festival. Then, noticed Wired’s review of an affordable electric cargo bike, the RadPower Rad Wagon.

Their take:

Affordable. Home delivery and mobile assembly available. Five assist modes from a water-resistant electric system. 21 speeds. Extended rear rack with a plethora of accessories. Disc brakes.

At $1500 it’s less than half the cost of the Tern GSD, its range is also limited to 45 miles, where the GSD can go 150 miles with dual battery packs.

The GSD is positioned as a car replacement and the Rad Wagon more of an addition to your garage at that price.

The mom who was riding one told me she got it to get up the hills and for all the other benefits of a bike in the city: faster commute, no parking worries, saving gas, not polluting.

I’ve not ridden the Rad Wagon, but plenty have, Wired’s complaint about it is the lack of stock and lower specs

Goes out of stock quickly. A Shimano or Bosch e-assist system sure feels a lot nicer. Short battery life. Lower top speed.

Where I’d recommend a more upmarket cargo bike like the GSD or Yuba, it’s great to see more choices in the market and parents moving the kids around town by bike instead of an SUV

Rad Power Wagon Specs

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