Total Weight:
68.3 lbs (30.98 kg)
Battery Weight:
7.7 lbs (3.49 kg)
Motor Weight:
8.7 lbs (3.94 kg)
Frame Material:
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
16 in (40.64 cm)Geometry Measurements:
16.5" Seat Tube Length, 18" Reach, 28" Stand Over Height, 32.5" Minimum Saddle Height, 27.5" Width, 68" Length, 45" Wheelbase, Folded: 28" x 22" x 41"
Frame Types:
Mid-Step, Folding
Frame Colors:
Satin Black with Gray and Orange Accents
Frame Fork Details:
RST Spring Suspension, 60mm Travel, Compression Adjust with Lockout, Preload Adjust, 32mm Stanchions, 135mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Axle with Release Skewer Skewer
Frame Rear Details:
175mm Hub Spacing, 12mm Threaded Slotted Axle, 18mm Nuts
Attachment Points:
Fender Mounts, Front Rack Mounts, Rear Rack Mounts
Gearing Details:
7
Speed 1x7 Shimano Altus Derailleur, DNP Nickel Plated 11-34 Tooth FreewheelShifter Details:
Shimano SIS Index Thumb Shifter on Right
Cranks:
Aluminum Alloy, 170mm Length, 48 Tooth Chainring with Prowheel Ounce Alloy Guide
Pedals:
Wellgo P256 Aluminum Alloy Folding Platform with Reflectors, CrMo Axle, Black
Headset:
Semi-Integrated, Sealed Cartridge, 1-1/8" Straight
Stem:
Aluminum Alloy, Folding Telescoping Height Base 9" to 12", 50mm Length, 30º Angle, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
Handlebar:
Aluminum Alloy, Low-Rise, 640mm Length
Brake Details:
Tektro Aries Mechanical Disc with 180mm Rotors, Four-Finger Tektro Levers with Rubberized Edges and Bell on Left and Motor Inhibitors with Brake Light Activation
Grips:
Ergonomic, Stitched Imitation Leather, Black
Saddle:
Velo Plush with Lifting Handle, Black
Seat Post:
Promax, Aluminum Alloy, Single Bolt Clamp
Seat Post Length:
350 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
27.2 mm
Rims:
Aluminum Alloy, Double Wall, 80mm Width, 36 Hole
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 12 Gauge, Black with Nipples
Tire Brand:
Kenda x Rad Power Bikes K-Rad, 20" x 3.3" (84-406)
Wheel Sizes:
20 in (50.8cm)Tire Details:
5 to 30 PSI, 0.4 to 2.1 BAR, 30 TPI, Reflective Sidewall Stripe, K-Shield Puncture Resistant Casing
Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Accessories:
Rear-Mount Adjustable Kickstand, Steel Derailleur Guard, Rad Power Bikes Integrated LED Front Light (Outer Light Ring, Focused Beam, Aluminum Alloy Heat Sink, 80 Lumens), Integrated Spanninga Solo LED Rear Light (Solid, Flashing, Brake Activation, 1 LED), Neoprene Slap Guard, Plastic Fenders (110mm Width), Optional Bolt-On Rear Rack with Yepp! Window, Optional Front Rack, Optional Small Basket, Optional Large Basket, Optional Platform, Optional Small Pannier, Optional SR Suntour NCX Seat Post Suspension, Optional RAM Torque Handlebar Phone Mount X, Optional Small Basket Bag, Optional Large Basket Bag, Optional Small Insulated Delivery Bag, Optional Large Insulated Delivery Bag, Optional Yepp! Maxi Child Seat, Optional ABUS Bordo 6100/90 Folding Lock
Other:
Locking Removable Seat Tube-Mounted Battery Pack, 1.1lb 2 Amp Charger, Fully Potted Motor Controller, Stainless Steel Torque Arm, 275lb Maximum Weight Rating, Adjustable Top Speed (12km/h - 32km/h), Adjustable LCD Brightness, Adjustable Wheel Size
Don
5 years agoI bought the 2019 RadMini model when it was on sale, for $1,608.00 all in (taxes included). I bought the folder as I have a hatchback and did not want the cost of buying a hitch and or bike rack. Also, with just a small storage locker in my building, it makes it easy to store. Still just riding around home, so I have yet to fold and go. The tires work well enough in the snow, but watch out for ice. Living in Dartmouth Nova Scotia, riding in Jan. and Feb. is a challenge to say the least. So far so good. I will say this is a quick turning bike, be aware that at low speed this can be tricky. Brakes work just fine and are not hard to use. Front forks soak up most bumps.
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
5 years agoHey Don! Thanks for the comment, I hope you get to enjoy your RadMini lots this Spring and Summer! Sounds like a good fit and I like your point about using it with a hatchback automobile and then not needing a car rack ;) I’ve seen posts on the EBR forums where people put their RadMini in large plastic tubs to keep their car clean and make the bike easier to lift. This approach might be useful for you too.
ReplyDon
5 years agoThanks for the tip on the plastic tote, great idea. Also for those looking for a bike for the RV or Boat I suggest the step through model with street tires. Cannot wait for the Salt Marsh trail to de-ice!
Jon
4 years agoCould you please recommend a hydraulic break upgrade for this bike? Thanks!
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
4 years agoHi Jon! I’d work closely with a local shop to do the upgrade, or ask around in the Rad EBR forums. To get a brake lever that will have connectors for motor inhibitors, you might have to get a Tektro brand… which is decent quality. I have seen Aries, Dorado, and Auriga on other bikes. Just make sure to get the same 180mm rotor size and have the tools and time to install. Also, try to avoid pulling the brakes if you have the wheel and disc brake out of the calipers or the brake pads can get stuck together and be very difficult to pull apart :)
ReplyJon
4 years agoThanks, I appreciate your reply
Richard c Avery
4 years agoHello all. I just ordered the rad mini 4. After doing much reading / research. I finally pulled the proverbial trigger and went RAD. Looking forward to getting it and riding. I’m 56 years young, have been riding bikes for quite a while for both recreational, and exercise.
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
4 years agoGood for you, Richard! I hope your RadMini 4 arrives soon, so you can enjoy the summertime outside. Feel free to comment again about how you like it and what the assembly and quality is like from your own perspective. Cheers :)
ReplyCEM
4 years agoOrdered my RadMini on May 28 and was told delivery would be in June. It was changed to mid July, then changed to the end of July. I’m hoping to get it sometime this summer while the weathers good so I can ride the dang thing.
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
4 years agoHmm, bummer! I’m sorry to hear that they pushed out your shipment date. I know things have been busy in the industry this Spring/Summer. I hope it comes soon and you can enjoy it. Hang in there! My friend just ordered two and they came pretty fast, hopefully you don’t see any more delays :/
ReplyAlan Young
4 years agoI’ve seen on several Youtube videos that the Rad Rover/Rad Mini don’t have actual 750 watt motors. What is that all about, please?
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
4 years agoHi Alan! I see that Rad gets a lot of questions and even hate online… it’s interesting. I think they’re a real disruptor in the space, and they get special deals with manufacturers (like we see with the co-branded tires). I’ve asked them directly about the 750 watt motor being a 500 watt and was told that no, it’s a custom design just for them that’s 500. I haven’t dug too deeply, but my understanding is that some people have taken the motor apart and compared it directly with the known 500 watt and found them to be identical or very similar. I think the customization may be coming from the controller or a bit of extra copper winding or something visually small. I do think that they probably recycle motor hardware from one country to the next (since they are sold in Europe, Canada, and the US). My experience riding the bikes has been great, so I don’t focus too much on the motor specs. I don’t use a dyno or other testing hardware for my reviews, and some companies probably have lied to me about motor watt and torque rating. I put what they tell me, or what it says on the hardware, and I leave the comments and forums open for input… Not all input can be trusted either, so that’s why I do the photos, videos, and acknowledge that I really don’t 100% know for any of these products what is being used. I wish I could help you more, but I think this is the most honest feedback I’ve got :)
ReplyAlan Young
4 years agoThanks for the feedback. Seems like a good bike, so I’ll just chill as I wait for it to arrive. I see that some people have purchased a 750 watt hub motor separately, installed it, and seem to be happy with doing that, so that’s an option down the road, too. You do a great job on the reviews on YouTube that I’ve see. Very complete and also upbeat and positive. Thank you.
David Amuneke
4 years agoHello Court. One and only reason I am going for an Ebike over an electric scooter is the fact that I can get some exercise while riding. However, will a bike with a cadence sensor allow you to get as much exercise as that with a torque sensor? Does this bike limit speeds at low pedal assist settings?
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
4 years agoHi David! Great questions. Yes, low levels of assist will usually limit the amount of power AND the maximum assisted speed. If you arrow up for more support, you also unlock higher levels of speed with motor assistance. Cadence sensors do tend to be more on/off feeling, but Rad has programmed theirs to ramp up smoothly, and you can definitely still get a good workout just by pedaling and applying a comfortable level of pressure. If you switched, and got a Bosch, Yamaha, Shimano, Brose mid-drive ebike, or a hub motor with a torque + cadence sensor, you would have to apply more pressure and it might feel more natural and connected to your body. Bosch, Brose, Shimano, and Yamaha are my favorite in terms of motor sensors… in that order. You’ll probably have to spend more, but these are also very capable climbers and they tend to get excellent range if you shift gears appropriately. None of them have throttles though, so that’s the other big trade-off. I hope this helps :D
Replymohammad assadolah
1 year agoRad Power Canada, no customer service available phone calls or chats. No phone answering nor chatting even during their posted business hour. WARNING. Do not purchase an e bike from this company. They have no phone, just a recording, that is a joke. I can’t use my 10 months old bike because the charger is not working.
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
1 year agoHi Mohammad, I reached out to my marketing contact at Rad to ask about customer support. I was told that it’s a busy time of year for them, and there could be some delays, but they are working hard to follow up with any outstanding requests. I hope they get to yours soon, and I hope you have a good experience with any bike you might own or be thinking about.
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