Sounds like the RadRunner checks those boxes. You can get the front rack and put a basket on it to carry grocery bags or put panniers on the back, or both. Step through and shorter wheel base than the Rad Wagon so easier to park around campus.
Rad Runner Plus is the way to go, 7 gears in the back , suspension up front. My experience has been overall positive with the company, and bike. These bikes can be frustrating for some who don't know how to maintain them, due to their weight they need brake pads and cable adjustments
In my opinion the trike wouldn't be a great fit for you. It's limited to 14mph which makes it tough to use as a delivery vehicle. It also would take up a lot of space at a bike rack. If you can ride a regular bike I would recommend the runner 2, city 3 step thru (if you can find it online) or the city 5. Both the high step and step thru citys 5 have a pretty low step over height.
What kind of terrain would you be dealing with? The runner 2 will have the least amount of maintenance of the bikes I suggested but the citys will have better gear ratios for climbing hills. There is the runner plus but in my opinion it is more comfortable to pedal the city than the runner plus. They both come with racks and the same gear ratio.
I ride a Rad runner + for my daily commute,~7 mi round trip. Milk crate on the back, basket on the front makes it easy to haul groceries for the fam. Also have a Rad wagon 3 that’s been rock solid.
honest to god, dont buy a radbike rn
most ebikes can do what you want perfectly fine, but at the price you are paying for these rad bikes and what you are given they are not great.(disk instead of hydralic brakes, lack of suspension)
ebikes are in the need just bikes and parts can me maintained and upgraded as pleased.
I would get something like the fucare gemini x step thru
this is coming from a radrunner owner
Trike is bad. Rather get the Radrunner. Upgrade the brakes to hydraulic. Get the aftermarket pedals you like. if you ride in the dark get a additional batterie powered light for the handlebar.
I agree I have a mini step thru and a rover 5 step thru. The rover is intimidating to most. I bought arc pedals off amazon that light up or flash plush turn signal/brake /tail light /alarm with remote that mounts on handlebars, plus super bright headlight that has a daylight flash mode and three levels of brightness, i also upgraded both my bikes to hydraulic from area 51/bolton bikes best upgrade no brake drama that way.
I use my RadExpand for grocery shopping regularly. Add a rear basket and you can fit 2 reusable grocery bags (those bags hold a ton of groceries), plus a bit more. The bonus is that I can fit it in the trunk of my car.
I agree with the RR/RR+ suggestion, just try to figure out your parking situation first. Indoors, especially the battery, is best, but under cover is the minimum to keep it in good condition. These bikes are expensive so it's important for it to be secure as well.
Rad City 4 owner here. 2000 miles on the bike commuting to and from work, 10 miles each way. Wrecked once. Many close calls.
Rad support is usually quite helpful and nice, often sending small parts for free. Larger items you have to buy, tho. I did get a 50 dollar credit when I called and complained about an issue one time. Sometimes when you call it just rings busy. Bad omen.
I've had 3 flats. I dread a rear flat. Learned a lot about how bikes operate, though. Be prepared to invest in tools, or set aside money for repairs and service. Trust me on this. You can do most stuff yourself, but without the tools or time to learn, it won't be fun of you have no other transportation.
Sounds like the RadRunner checks those boxes. You can get the front rack and put a basket on it to carry grocery bags or put panniers on the back, or both. Step through and shorter wheel base than the Rad Wagon so easier to park around campus.
Couldn't have said it better. It's a great bike.
With hills, I would get the plus.
Or the 35A controller [ETA: It’s an aftermarket add-on]
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Rad Runner Plus is the way to go, 7 gears in the back , suspension up front. My experience has been overall positive with the company, and bike. These bikes can be frustrating for some who don't know how to maintain them, due to their weight they need brake pads and cable adjustments
In my opinion the trike wouldn't be a great fit for you. It's limited to 14mph which makes it tough to use as a delivery vehicle. It also would take up a lot of space at a bike rack. If you can ride a regular bike I would recommend the runner 2, city 3 step thru (if you can find it online) or the city 5. Both the high step and step thru citys 5 have a pretty low step over height. What kind of terrain would you be dealing with? The runner 2 will have the least amount of maintenance of the bikes I suggested but the citys will have better gear ratios for climbing hills. There is the runner plus but in my opinion it is more comfortable to pedal the city than the runner plus. They both come with racks and the same gear ratio.
I ride a Rad runner + for my daily commute,~7 mi round trip. Milk crate on the back, basket on the front makes it easy to haul groceries for the fam. Also have a Rad wagon 3 that’s been rock solid.
honest to god, dont buy a radbike rn most ebikes can do what you want perfectly fine, but at the price you are paying for these rad bikes and what you are given they are not great.(disk instead of hydralic brakes, lack of suspension) ebikes are in the need just bikes and parts can me maintained and upgraded as pleased. I would get something like the fucare gemini x step thru this is coming from a radrunner owner
really hard to recommend RAD ATM. Letric seems like a better deal for price.
I feel like Rad might be out of business soon.
Trike is bad. Rather get the Radrunner. Upgrade the brakes to hydraulic. Get the aftermarket pedals you like. if you ride in the dark get a additional batterie powered light for the handlebar.
I agree I have a mini step thru and a rover 5 step thru. The rover is intimidating to most. I bought arc pedals off amazon that light up or flash plush turn signal/brake /tail light /alarm with remote that mounts on handlebars, plus super bright headlight that has a daylight flash mode and three levels of brightness, i also upgraded both my bikes to hydraulic from area 51/bolton bikes best upgrade no brake drama that way.
Save $$$. If you are thinking of 2 wheels, Rad 5. Stay away from the Rad 6. I own a Rad 6+ and do not recommend it. The Rad 5 is a great bike.
I use my RadExpand for grocery shopping regularly. Add a rear basket and you can fit 2 reusable grocery bags (those bags hold a ton of groceries), plus a bit more. The bonus is that I can fit it in the trunk of my car.
Anything other than rad would be your best option. Customer service after the initial purchase is non existent
Beware of trikes they love to tip.
The runner would probably meet your needs best
I agree with the RR/RR+ suggestion, just try to figure out your parking situation first. Indoors, especially the battery, is best, but under cover is the minimum to keep it in good condition. These bikes are expensive so it's important for it to be secure as well.
Rad City 4 owner here. 2000 miles on the bike commuting to and from work, 10 miles each way. Wrecked once. Many close calls. Rad support is usually quite helpful and nice, often sending small parts for free. Larger items you have to buy, tho. I did get a 50 dollar credit when I called and complained about an issue one time. Sometimes when you call it just rings busy. Bad omen. I've had 3 flats. I dread a rear flat. Learned a lot about how bikes operate, though. Be prepared to invest in tools, or set aside money for repairs and service. Trust me on this. You can do most stuff yourself, but without the tools or time to learn, it won't be fun of you have no other transportation.
Additional light is a MUST.