Life is about the journey, not the destination.
So said someone who clearly never tried to get around Manhattan during rush hour.
There are myriad ways to navigate this city, but theyre rarely enjoyable.
Like most New Yorkers, I dont own a car.
Im lucky to work from home, but I go to meetings and run time-sensitive errands frequently.
Carshare services like car2go arent much better.
The most consistent way of getting around the city quickly is almost certainly on two wheels.
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A quick disclaimer: Ive been researching and considering e-bikes on-and-off for years, but Im no bike expert.
There are more technical breakdowns of this bike from more experienced cyclists elsewhere.
Still, I hope these impressions are useful from the perspective of a relative newcomer.
If youve also been considering getting an e-bike, chances are youve come across Rad Power Bikes.
It does so while offering a unique blend of features.
It gives your butt a lot more padding and allows you to adjust your position mid-ride.
The bike oozes simplicity and practicality.
After all, gears are meant to help you climb hills, accelerate more quickly, and go faster.
You know what else helps?
A motor and throttle.
I expect many other newbie cyclists would feel similarly.
With the 750W geared hub motor, cruising around 100 pounds of cargo was a cinch.
Rad Power Bikes sells awide range of accessories, including pannier bags and front and rear baskets.
Ill update this review once I receive one in September.
Either you use it as a rack, or you use it as a seat.
In the meantime, you might just add a couple of washers when installing the seat.
The frame feels super sturdy, and the wheels have thick spokes.
As a bonus, the stable dual-leg kickstand makes loading cargo easy.
Actually riding the RadRunner is a blast.
I appreciated not having to worry about gears and the constant clanking of shifting.
Mind you, with a 20mph assist limit, you wont be breaking any speed records.
Despite the RadRunners cargo chops and massive rear rack, the smallish wheels help the RadRunner feel nimble.
Lighter riders should be able to get a fair bit more range.
Just dont forget to charge.
I do have a few complaints.
The simple LED display helps cut down on costs, but I consider having a speedometer a safety feature.
Fenders should be included by default.
There is no shortage of cargo e-bikes, but few offer quite as much for so cheap.
Its nice to actually enjoy the journey, for a change.
The RadRunner will beavailable from Rad Power Bikeson September 10.
