Rad runner plus review8/6/2023 ![]() I didn’t run the battery down all the way, so I don’t know how much further we might have been able to go. That’s a range of >25 miles in 80-92✯ (27-33✬) weather hauling 250 lbs (113 kg) of humans around. The only worry I had was I hadn’t charged the bike and three trips into town stretched the battery to its limits. While it took a little longer in travel time than driving, I suspect our time door-to-door was similar since there is bike parking next to the pharmacy while the parking garage would’ve taken more time to navigate. I was thinking of taking the bus, but since the bus only comes once an hour it made more sense to grab the bike. Despite the inconveniences, I did have two errands last week that I think demonstrate how ebikes can be a great car replacement.Ĭharlottesville Area Transit’s acronym is CATįirst up was an unexpected run to the pharmacy. When I was just riding by myself, I didn’t always wear one, but now that I’ve got a tiny human on board, it’s helmets all around. Helmets aren’t a huge inconvenience, but it’s an added bit of friction compared to taking the car. ![]() There are still certain aspects of riding a bike in America that make it more difficult to just hop on and go versus driving. I’m not sure if that’s a point in favor of RadPower Bikes or the Pro Bike Tools cover, but good job either way. During that time I didn’t really ride the bike since we had the new baby, but everything booted right up when I plugged in the battery despite being out in all weather conditions. I kept my bike in front of our townhouse under a motorcycle cover for about a year with no issues, but have since moved it inside. If you’re worried about bike theft, I’d recommend this episode of the Bike Here podcast. I need to plan my routes more carefully than if I were driving, and parking the bike can be a hassle since most places have plenty of car storage but no place to stick a bike securely.īike theft isn’t a huge problem in Charlottesville, but an acquaintance and his wife had their RadRunner Plus and RadWagon stolen not too long ago, so I’ve been a little more anxious with respect to parking the bike lately. Riding the bike is still a little less convenient than driving a car around Charlottesville, but it is a lot more fun. The electric assist makes me feel much safer when having to contend with traffic since the speed differential is much lower than when I was still riding my traditional bike. Some of you out there might be on the fence about whether to get an ebike yourself, so I hope this helps in some way.įrom hauling groceries, taking things to the recycling center, selling crafts at the farmers market, or going to the park with my kid, the RadRunner Plus has made biking around town an option for me. Getting an ebike isn’t a small financial decision, and I was both excited and a little nervous spending what I did to pre-order a brand new model of ebike. My Radrunner Plus on the John Warner Parkway Trail in CharlottesvilleĪfter having my RadRunner Plus for nearly two years, I thought it was time for a long term review.
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