![]() ![]() The built-in rear rack on the RadTrike is massive, so for those looking to maximize rear hauling volume, you may want to look at Rad’s large platform or similar accessory. The rear rack looks solid enough but for some reason only has a weight capacity of 60 lb, which seems low given the bike’s 415 lb hauling capacity and the additional reinforcement built into the rack. ![]() Add a cargo bungee net to the top to keep everything in place, and it’s good to go. Adding a basket transforms the bike into a cargo hauler and let us drop three or four bags of groceries or comparable amount of dense cargo onto the bike with ease. To play with this, we dropped one of Rad Power Bikes’ large baskets on the back. The RadTrike kitted out with an optional large basket. Just want to head down to the beach with some towels and a picnic? No problem. There is a pet carrier option for smaller bow-wows or you can add your own carrier for larger diggers to one of Rad Power Bikes’ platforms or baskets. Want to do delivery runs with it? Great! Strap on some delivery bags and get rolling. Want to haul tons of gear? Throw a few baskets on it or one of Rad Power Bikes’ platforms. We typically see trikes kitted out with a large rear basket and smaller front basket, but because it comes with a built-in rear rack and is compatible with Rad Power Bikes’ expansive line of existing accessories, it can do just about anything. The design of the RadTrike makes it the ultimate swiss army knife of e-bikes, capable of hauling humans and a wide variety of gear in a range of different configurations. ![]() On the RadTrike, we found that one of the fenders needed to be adjusted slightly, but other than that, it was ready to go. We have built up the habit of doing a “tuning ride” around the proverbial block to see if any obvious things need to be adjusted on a new bike and the practice has served us well. With the seat popped on and the quick addition of the optional Rad Power Bikes large basket to the rear, we were off to the races. ![]() The secret sauce is the split frame of the bike that splits the weight in half while also making it a breeze to assemble.īeyond that, it’s a simple matter of following Rad Power Bikes’ assembly instructions in the Owner’s Manual or following along with the assembly video. Opening the box, we found the RadTrike to be carefully packaged and well designed for both shipping and ease of assembly. When it arrived, it was carefully wrapped in a compact box that was easier to maneuver around that the boxes most e-bikes ship in. With its larger physical footprint, we were curious how the RadTrike would arrive and if it would be a hassle to assemble. The 3-wheeled design takes some getting used to as turns need to be taken slower as the trike can get up on two wheels or flip over if you’re not careful. Being stable when stopped comes at the expense of less mobility when moving. That means you can comfortably sit atop the RadTrike without having to worry about having one foot on the ground or balancing on two wheels. Its 3-wheel base is inherently more stable than a bicycle as it sits flat on the three wheels without support from a kickstand. The RadTrike with Rad Power Bike’s optional large basket installed. ![]()
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