Rad Power RadMission

Overall, I was pretty impressed with the RadMission… The speed test, I hit 21mph for just a split second… I’ve done 22 straight miles on this and only stood up maybe three or four times… That’s it for the range test with pedal-assist level 4 and I got over 22 miles… The brakes are pretty fantastic. I stopped less than twenty feet…

One of the ironies with the RadMission 1 is while it only took me 18 minutes to assemble the bike, it took me about 90 minutes to put on the fenders and the rear rack… The benefit with the RadMission is that you can skip the fenders, you can skip the rack, you can skip the kickstand and save a few hundred dollars.

I’m a fan for the price. I think it’s pretty cool-lookin. You get a bigger battery…

To keep the price low, Rad has made some Radical decisions… the bike lacks some parts like fenders which is not uncommon but the bike lacks a kickstand, which is very uncommon… it is a good motor but nothing mind-blowing or impressive… the actual torque on this bike seems to be closer to 25Nm… I prefer to have a moderately-powered e-bike which is safe compared to a powerful e-bike that isn’t safe.

I can tell you that it takes corners really well, in the dirt… so 19.7mph, that’s about the best I can get…

I don’t think there’s much competing with it for this price-point… Bang-up success, Rad Power bikes.

It’s probably the best bang-for-buck e-bike that you can buy in 2020 or 2021, right now… but in the category of comfort I would probably give it a 1 out of 10… a dropper seatpost is needed… I’m really impressed with the braking…

It’s a throwback to simpler times. To beach cruisers and 5 cent candy. Not more clicking gears. Just pedal and go… After spending some time on the RadMission, it is a clear leader for smaller riders and riders living in areas without significant elevation changes.

The new RadMission 1 plays things lower key, although its slim profile and “normcore” vibe mask a secret: This lighter, tighter two-wheeler is a warhorse, too… It’s understated. It knows itself… the Mission is the chill bass player. It gets the job done beautifully without being up in your business about it.

An affordable, simple, and stylish singlespeed with youthful appeal… I thoroughly enjoyed riding the RadMission 1, with only a few relatively minor complaints. I would prefer a thumb-activated throttle that would allow a rider to maintain their hand position on the grips… The hub accelerates quickly from a dead stop.

Overall, the RadMission’s riding experience is solid… The RadMission gets the job done with no complaints… It’s overall a great buy, even if it doesn’t have some of the bells and whistles of pricier bikes… It wasn’t much more challenging to manoeuvre around my apartment than a normal bike…

It’s not the most exciting e-bike but Rad Power Bikes has nailed most of the fundamentals. The aluminum frame is built to last and the rear-hub motor performs admirably… The RadMission 1 is covered in unattractive cables… it’s a messy and unrefined look… Stylish? Not really. But it’s comfortable and dependable, like an old chore coat. And when you’re on a budget, that’s far more important.

When testing the RadMission 1, we found the bike could go much faster than a regular bike. It could also travel at normal speeds with less effort. While it wasn’t quite as powerful or adaptable as other electric bikes — it’s pretty much a no-frills model — we were impressed with how well it tackled the hills in San Francisco… It’s affordable, durable, makes a great commuting option and requires less maintenance than models with multiple gears.

I have been riding the bike three or four times per week for over a year and have not had a single functional issue yet… The bike fits perfectly in my small apartment hallway and it doesn’t get in the way… The RadMission 1 is so much fun to ride and it is a great way to convince yourself to go outside and exercise. Yes.

Small hills are no issue, even with a single gear… The gear ratio is very, very low so acceleration is bad. I will change the gear ratio… After about 650ft climbing uphill and 18 miles riding I used about 40 to 50% battery… Google Maps said it would take 53 minutes. I was here in 34.

There is so much power in this bike that you can clearly feel that you are reaching 15 mph…. You want to go further, faster and you feel that the bike and you can handle it. The law alone does not allow it… If we see a RadMission 2 with suspension and higher throttle support next year, I’d still prefer that bike, even if it was slightly more expensive.