It may sound surprising, but the RadMini actually makes a potent little commuter e-bike. RadMini as a commuter e-bike? Believe it! You still get the go-anywhere utility of a fat tire bike, but without the bulk. But with smaller 20″ wheels and the origami design, it just isn’t an issue on the RadMini. I’ve even heard of pilots keeping one in their light plane to have a convenient e-bike on hand once they land.įolding fat tire bikes solve the only main problem with fat tire bikes, that they tend to be so colossal. That means it fits great in a car trunk, backseat, or tucked in the corner of an RV. But with the typical folding bars and mid-frame hinge, it still becomes a nice compact package. No, this isn’t a Brompton, so it’s not going to fold down to something the size of a lunch box. Not only can it ride just about anywhere, but it folds so you can take it just about anywhere. Where the RadMini really shines is its sheer versatility. The steepest of hills benefit from a bit of pedal help, but throttle-only riding is zippy and powerful. Ride it harder and 30 miles (48 km) is reasonable. Go easy and you’ll break 40 miles (64 km) on pedal assist. Together, they offer plenty of power and range for most riders and most terrains. Like most of Rad’s lineup, you’re getting the standard 750 W rear hub motor and 624 Wh battery pack. You still get those wide tires, the front suspension, the 7-speed Shimano drivetrain, and pretty much everything else you’d expect on a Rad Power Bike.īut it comes wrapped in a more manageable package, especially for people like me who don’t have a lot of extra garage space (or any garage at all). If you’re familiar with Rad’s larger fat tire e-bike, the RadRover, then you can consider the RadMini to be a similar e-bike on a diet. Make sure to check out my video review of the RadMini below to see it action, and then keep reading for my full detailed review. Extras: LCD display with speedometer, wattmeter, battery gauge, PAS level indicator, odometer, tripmeter, light status indicator, front and rear LED lights, 5 speed settings, half-twist throttle, USB charging port, bell, mounting for front and rear racks, fenders included standard.Brakes: Tektro mechanical disc brakes with 180 mm rotors.

Suspension: 80 mm travel spring suspension fork with preload adjustment and lockout.Whether on grass, dirt, or asphalt, the RadMini can do just about anything most e-bike riders could ever need. It offers all of the diverse riding advantages of fat tire e-bikes while providing surprising portability to take it just about anywhere. The Rad Power Bikes RadMini is the Swiss Army knife of the fat tire e-bike world.

Radmin review