Also helpful for parking is the handle on the back of the saddle, which makes this beast of a bike surprisingly maneuverable for bringing inside or otherwise moving around. The stabilizing spring helps keep the front wheel steady while the bike is parked, and maybe it’s just in my head, but I swear it also helps me maintain steady steering when I have a heavy load on the front rack. The display has a hidden USB port for charging your phone, GPS, or other devices while you ride. There are smart design choices throughout that make this a fantastic investment at $1899 for all-around small-a adventuring fun. And like Class 1 eBikes, the motor assist cuts out at 20 MPH. It’s still pedal-assist, but it has a twist throttle (yes, like a motorcycle) to get you going from a standstill or to give you an extra boost. The RadWagon 4 is a Class 2 eBike, which means that, unlike Class 1 or 3 eBikes, it has a throttle. This cargo eBike can haul me, my pup, and whatever fun we can shove into the bags (River gear? Books? A typewriter? Yes.) and get us about 20 miles away and back, depending on the weather, and that feels just about right. I wanted a bike that would satisfy my adventure cravings and take away the conceived necessity for a car by being able to haul a bunch of crap, including my dog, up whatever hills got me farthest from home while not venturing too far. I pre-ordered the Rad Power RadWagon 4 last spring when cabin fever and COVID precautions were both blooming. This article first appeared in the June 2021 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine.
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