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Rad Power Bikes launches its first belt drive low-cost e-bike, the RadKick

electrek.co Rad Power Bikes launches its first belt drive low-cost e-bike, the RadKick

Rad Power Bikes announced its newest model this morning, marking the first belt-driven low-cost electric bike from the Seattle-based e-bike...

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$1400 is low cost?
- For a QUALITY belt-drive e-bike? Absolutely. There are a few brands that make cheaper belt-drive single-speeds, like Ride1Up: https://ride1up.com/product/roadster-v2/
  
  But compared to that bike, this one from Rad Power has a better motor, bigger battery with more range, disc brakes, front suspension, a rack with integrated lights.....and Rad Power has a better reputation as a brand. So this bike is a bargain at $1400 IMO.
  
  If I could think of one criticism, it would be that this bike should come with a Gates belt drive (that's the top brand in the belt drive market). But the 2-year warranty inspires confidence, even if they're not using a Gates drive.
- Absolutely
- You don't want to see what the multi geared belt driven ebikes get up to price wise.
  
  Hoping belt driven stuff comes down in general. I want a belt driven commuter, doesn't even need a motor: I just don't want to bother maintaining a chain and derailleur lol
  
  Been looking at Breezers or maybe a nice little folder like the Tern Link D8i
Just had a well taken care of battery die on a Rad Runner that was only bought last year. Support's suggestion was to buy another $600 dollar battery. Don't buy their bikes. Their reliability is shit and their customer service sucks.
- They have A 2 year warranty on the battery. I would have filled a complaint to the BBB.
- That's a bummer, there are so many shitty ebike companies out there. Thanks for letting us all know though!
And you can have it any color as long as it’s blue :/
360wh 36v battery is not great. 35 mile estimated range is usually under optimal conditions, flat, no wind, no cargo, probably not hilly Seattle. That battery seems way too small for a 55lb bike.

I like the idea, but skip the color LCD display, bamboo, and hydraulic brakes for a bigger battery, preferably 48v.

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