{"id":36070,"date":"2023-01-01T13:20:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T20:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/?p=36070"},"modified":"2025-01-03T00:09:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T07:09:20","slug":"rad-power-bikes-radcity-5-plus-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/rad-power-bikes-radcity-5-plus-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus Review, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"featured-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Header-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"RadCity 5 PLus Review - full bike frame profile\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30014\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>A sensible electric bike for sensible riders, the freshly redesigned Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus is a Dutch-inspired e-bike that\u2019s thoughtfully designed to cart you and the things you need for the day safely and efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>In this Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus review, we take a look at how well this bike functions in the real world, putting it through a gauntlet of tests including a range test, hill test, braking test and more. <\/p>\n<p>Rad re-released the RadCity in September 2021, giving the bike a new look, new motor and a refreshed battery design that looks slimmer and claims to stretch the battery range. The bike is modeled after the wildly popular (in Europe) Dutch-style commuter bike that boasts an upright riding position, relaxed styling and wonderfully balanced handling. They started with that design, added a nicely tuned 750W rear hub motor and decked the bike with affordable but good componentry. <\/p>\n<p>The result is one remarkably nice electric commuter bike that won\u2019t break the bank but will do just about anything you ask of it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebrdeals.com\/ebrRP-Rad-City5PlusST\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>*Rad now just sells the Step-Through model of the RadCity 5. <a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/rad-power-bikes-radcity-5-plus-step-thru-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check out that review here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<!--more-->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-top4-ad1-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614756468453-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614756468453-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-top4-ad2-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614756892714-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614756892714-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comparison-sec\">\n<div class=\"comparison-models\">\n<div class=\"ebike-model\">Bike Category: <span class=\"features\">Commuter<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-model\">Bike Class: <span class=\"features\">Class 2: PAS\/Throttle assist, up to 20 mph<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-community-container\" style=\"padding-top: 60px;\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"advertisement-wrap\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-middle-billboard-970x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614748200089-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614748200089-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-wrap\">\n<div class=\"video-title\">RadCity 5 Plus Video Review<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-video\">\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w_-dAwfixq0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pro-con-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-con-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"53\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30015\" \/>Pro&#8217;s<\/div>\n<ul class=\"pro-list\">\n<li>The RadCity\u2019s rear rack is one of the best. It\u2019s bolted directly to the frame, has an EasyFit window for the Thule Yepp Maxi child seat and a high weight rating.<\/li>\n<li>The handling is very, very nice. It\u2019s very stable, balanced and predictable.<\/li>\n<li>Like the predictable handling, the power from the 750W motor is nice and moderate at low speed with plenty of torque for climbing. <\/li>\n<li>Rad\u2019s got one of the best reputations in the affordable e-bike industry, so you can trust they\u2019ll stand by their bikes.<\/li>\n<li>We absolutely love the looks of Rad\u2019s newest generation of e-bikes. They look much more grown up than the previous generation. <\/li>\n<li>The NUTT hydraulic disk brakes are spectacular under hard braking. This bike set a new record for the best stopping distance of any e-bike we\u2019ve reviewed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"con-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-con-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cons.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"53\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30016\" \/>Con&#8217;s<\/div>\n<ul class=\"con-list\">\n<li>The cable tidiness from the handlebars can be better. Instead of shortening cables where needed, they\u2019re managed in zip-tied clumps that detract from the overall finish of the bike. <\/li>\n<li>The dual display setup is a unique and useful design, but the left-hand display can be tough to read in direct sunlight. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"features-wrap\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrap\">\n<div class=\"features-heading\">ELECTRICAL SPECS &#038; FEATURES<\/div>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Battery:<\/strong>   48V, 14Ah (672Wh) semi-integrated battery<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Display:<\/strong>   Backlit LCD display<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Motor:<\/strong> 750W geared rear hub motor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Headlight:<\/strong>    Integrated<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Taillights:<\/strong>   Integrated<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Peal Assist:<\/strong> Five pedal assist levels, cadence sensor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Range:<\/strong>   28-50 miles, claimed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Throttle: <\/strong> Half twist throttle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-wrap\">\n<div class=\"features-heading\">Weight &#038; Dimensions<\/div>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Claimed weight:<\/strong>  65 lbs<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Maximum rider weight:<\/strong> 275 lbs (total payload capacity)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Maximum load on rear rack:<\/strong> 59.5 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"components-wrap\">\n<div class=\"features-heading\">Components &#038; Accessories<\/div>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Brakes:<\/strong> \u201cRad Power Bikes approved\u201d hydraulic disk brakes, 180 mm rotors front and rear. Our review bike came with NUTT hydraulic disk brakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Fenders:<\/strong> Included<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Fork:<\/strong> 50mm suspension fork<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Frame:<\/strong> 6061 aluminum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Drivetrain:<\/strong> Rad\u2019s website says a mixed Shimano 7-speed drivetrain with an Altus derailleur and Tourney shifter, though our review bike has a MicroSHIFT Mezzu drivetrain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Grips:<\/strong> Faux leather ergonomic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Saddle:<\/strong>  Rad Power Bikes branded ergonomic saddle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Handlebar:<\/strong>  Aluminum riser bar <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Kickstand:<\/strong> Included<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Pedals:<\/strong>  Alloy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Tires:<\/strong> Rad Power Bikes custom 27.5\u201d x 2\u201d e-bike rated with puncture resistant liner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review \">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">RadCity 5 Plus Review: Bike Overview<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Built around Rad\u2019s proprietary 750W geared hub motor that they say climbs hill 40 percent quicker than the old bike, the new RadCity 5 Plus is a near spitting image of Rad\u2019s flagship e-bike, the <a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/rad-power-bikes-radrover-6-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RadRover 6 Plus<\/a> (just with smaller tires).<\/p>\n<p>Released several months after Rad totally reinvented their look with the Rover 6 Plus<\/a>, the RadCity 5 Plus has a similarly updated frame shape that gives the bike a very mature, more serious look, and the battery has also been partially sunk into the downtube of the frame for a more integrated look. That battery is a 48V, 14Ah (672Wh) unit that also has been redesigned, but this time to stretch the bike\u2019s range.<\/p>\n<p>Giving the rider control over the motor is a nicely refined cadence sensor, which engages the motor via pedaling, or a half-twist throttle on the handlebars, which engages the motor on demand. Both of which are limited to a max motor assisted speed of 20 mph, making the RadCity 5 Plus a Class 2 e-bike.<\/p>\n<p>Slowing the bike down is a set of NUTT hydraulic disk brakes that clamp on 180 mm rotors front and rear. NUTT is a brand we\u2019ve almost exclusively seen on the <a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/rad-power-bikes-reviews\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rad e-bikes we\u2019ve recently reviewed<\/a>, but they\u2019ve consistently been solid performers despite being relatively unknown.<\/p>\n<p>Though Rad\u2019s website says the RadCity 5 Plus comes with a mixed Shimano 7-speed drivetrain using a Altus derailleur and Tourney shifter, our review bike came with a microSHIFT Mezzu groupset. Rad reserves the right to substitute components as an ongoing parts shortage has made certain parts difficult to source, and that appears to be what\u2019s happened here.<\/p>\n<p>The microSHIFT groupset is an equivalent to the Shimano setup, but there are some marked differences. The first is in performance: I\u2019ve found the Mezzu groupset to shift slightly clunkier than the Shimano components, but they get the job done. The second is in ergonomics: While the advertised Shimano Tourney shifter is an overbar design where the shift paddles are situated on top of the handlebars, the Mezzu shifter is an underbar design with the paddles below the bar. I personally prefer the Mezzu\u2019s under bar shifter design, but I\u2019m a stickler for shifter location. <\/p>\n<p>Also a cool new feature is Rad\u2019s redesigned dual display system, which utilized two screens to simplify the user interface and make everything easier to see. Like many of the other new Rad e-bikes we\u2019ve reviewed over the past few months, we really dig this new setup with one small caveat: The left hand display can be a little tough to read in direct sunlight. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-bottom4-ad1-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614758595982-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614758595982-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-bottom4-ad2-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614758767973-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614758767973-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Low-Angle-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"RadCity 5 kickstand on a bike path\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The distinctly European styling of the RadCity 5 Plus is subtle but still looks really nice.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Handle-Bars-1-of-1.jpg\"  alt=\"RadCity 5 PLus Review Handle Bars\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The RadCity 5 Plus cockpit sports slightly swept handlebars and an adjustable stem.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Light-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"RadCity 5 PLus Review front headlight, fork, and fender \" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Rad headlight is always a head-turner.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review \">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">RadCity 5 Plus Review: Motor Performance, Speed and Acceleration<\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"e48cb8f0-0836-407c-b450-765ae32d8a6c\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"RadCity 5 Plus circuit test results\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>The RadCity 5 Plus\u2019s 750W motor is typically a size we see on Class 3 e-bikes, but Rad\u2019s billed this bike as a Class 2 model. There\u2019s a few reasons Rad has done this, namely safety and to stay compliant with local e-bike laws that can range wildly, but I\u2019m actually a fan that its got a lower speed than many of its competitors. <\/p>\n<p>I spend a lot of time riding e-bikes on bike paths, as I\u2019d wager many of you reading this review have too. Class 2 speeds are much more reasonable for that use. Aside from its top speed, the Rad motor is grunty, feels controlled and seems to be really reliable \u2014 an important factor considering an e-bike is an investment you\u2019ll likely want to function for several years.<\/p>\n<p>We did put the RadCity to the test around our circuit, and found that it performed almost identically to the step-through version of this bike we tested late last year. In those tests, both bikes recorded a PAS 5 hot lap of 19.6 mph. We also saw the speed pick up considerably at PAS 3 and a PAS 1 that didn&#8217;t really give much assistance at all. <\/p>\n<p>Overall the 750W Rad motor is a solid performer. It\u2019s not the fastest in its class, but Rad\u2019s e-bikes are a reminder that raw speed is not everything. Among affordable e-bikes, few brands have invested as much as Rad has in their motors to ensure you have a safe, fun and reliable ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-top4-ad3-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614757062630-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614757062630-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-top4-ad4-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614757439434-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614757439434-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Action-3-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"RadCity handling and steering while riding a bike path\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The RadCity 5 Plus has good battery range \u2014 plenty long for almost any trip around town.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Moter-1-of-1.jpg\"  alt=\"RadCity 5 rear hub motor\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The redesigned 750W rear hub motor and microSHIFT Mezzu 7-speed drivetrain.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Battery-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"RadCity 5 PLus semi-integrated frame battery \" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 672Wh battery is now semi-integrated into the frame.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">RadCity 5 Plus Review: Range Test &#038; Battery Performance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"5d954896-f3c4-48fc-8614-05a0adeefb9d\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"RadCity 5 Plus (redo): Range chart 3.0\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>In addition to a redesigned motor, Rad says they tinkered with the battery on the RadCity 5 Plus to squeeze more efficiency and range from the 672Wh unit. <\/p>\n<p>We haven\u2019t reviewed the previous model of the RadCity so we don\u2019t have a great way to test that claim, but the new version of the bike did perform well in our range testing.<\/p>\n<p>We did two range tests on the new RadCity 5 Plus, one in the highest pedal assist level (PAS 5) and the next in the second lowest pedal assist level (PAS2). In PAS 5, the bike lasted for 31.10 miles before running out of juice. And on PAS 2, our test rider made it 51.39 miles before dying.<\/p>\n<p>Those are good results that are very comparable to the distances we\u2019ve seen from some of the RadCity\u2019s competitors, such as the Blix Aveny Skyline, Aventon Pace 500 and Velotric Discover 1. But one area the RadCity sets itself apart from its competitors, is in its remarkably high 14.3 mph average speed we recorded in the PAS 2 long distance range test. That\u2019s quite a bit quicker than the other bikes I mentioned above by a margin of 2 mph to 3 mph. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-community-container\" style=\"padding-top: 60px;\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"advertisement-wrap\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-middle-2-billboard-970x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1718062192171-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1718062192171-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">RadCity 5 Plus Review: Hill Test <\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"562243c8-e7f1-45ee-864f-d7485da501b2\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"RadCity 5 Plus hill chart\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Uphill, Rad says the new RadCity 5 Plus\u2019 motor has been retooled to climb 40 percent quicker than its predecessor. <\/p>\n<p>Like the claim that the battery has been made more efficient, this is a tough thing for us to fact-check as we haven\u2019t reviewed the old RadCity. But what we can do is put the bike to the test on our test hill to see how it stacks up against the competition.<\/p>\n<p>On Hell Hole, our beloved test hill that\u2019s a third of a mile long with an average grade of 12 percent, the RadCity 5 Plus climbed decently well. In PAS 5, the bike cleared the top in 1:28.00 with an average speed of 12.3 mph. Using just the throttle, it carted me to the top in 2:01 with an average speed of 9 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to other e-bikes we\u2019ve reviewed, and even other e-bikes we\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/best-commuter-electric-bikes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">reviewed in the electric commuter category<\/a>, the RadCity 5 Plus\u2019 results are generally good in the PAS 5 category but fall a little behind in the throttle only category. This is a trend we\u2019ve noticed in many of the Rad e-bikes we\u2019ve reviewed, that they pedal uphill very nicely but aren\u2019t blazing fast on motor power alone. <\/p>\n<p>How you interpret this data is going to vary depending on your pedaling versus throttle preference, but I\u2019m generally impressed with the Rad City\u2019s performance uphill. Not only does it clear our test hill, which was deliberately chosen to stress even the most powerful e-bike motors, but it does so with an air of ease. Never once have I heard a concerning rattle or groan from this new generation of Rad motors, which is something I can\u2019t say about all the bikes we\u2019ve tested on Hell Hole. That gives me confidence that, while you may not set any uphill speed records on this bike, you\u2019re going to be able to rely on its 750W rear hub motor to power up and over the steep stuff again and again. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-middle4-ad1-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614757804438-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614757804438-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-middle4-ad2-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614758097271-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614758097271-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Action-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"RadCity 5 PLus brake testing for stopping distance\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The RadCity 5 Plus had the best results in our braking test of any bike we\u2019ve reviewed with a stopping distance of 10\u2019 11\u201d.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Nutt-Breaks-1-of-1.jpg\"  alt=\"RadCity 5 PLus brake levers\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The NUTT hydraulic brake lever and half-twist throttle.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Suspension-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"RadCity 5 PLus front fork suspension with 80mm travel\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An 80 mm suspension fork helps smooth bumps.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">RadCity 5 Plus Review: Brakes and the Brake Test<\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"6ec7d723-5ca8-4d3e-950d-b3a5fc71d525\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus: Brake chart\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>It&#8217;s been a long time since we saw a record broken on one of our Electric Bike Report leaderboards, but finally that day has come: With an average stopping distance of 10-feet-11-inches, the RadCity 5 Plus has set a new best braking distance of all the bikes we\u2019ve reviewed so far.<\/p>\n<p>The RadCity 5 Plus and its set of NUTT hydraulic disk brakes with 180mm rotors front and rear unseated the Aventon Aventure for the top spot, which was equipped with Bengal Ares 3 hydraulic disk brakes. To be honest this usurping is something we should have seen coming, as several of the new NUTT-equipped Rads we\u2019ve reviewed in recent months have all performed well in our brake test. The RadRover 6 Plus, for example, previously claimed the fourth-place spot on our brake test leaderboard and the step-through version of the RadCity 5 Plus claimed sixth overall in its test. <\/p>\n<p>The RadCity 5 Plus earned its spot on the top of the braking leaderboard by recording the shortest average braking distance of five full-power stops from 20 mph. And though those NUTT brakes played a huge factor in the result, the Rad-branded tires (likely made by VEE Tire Co.) and the bike\u2019s geometry also had a large impact on the performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-middle4-ad3-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614758265958-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614758265958-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-middle4-ad4-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614873877531-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614873877531-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">RadCity 5 Plus Review: Ride Comfort, Handling and Cockpit<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>There\u2019s lots to love about the RadCity 5 Plus\u2019 handling and ride experience.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, it\u2019s a very comfortable e-bike. Rad gave it gently sweeping handlebars, a relatively upright riding position and an adjustable stem that allows you to easily customize the distance between the seat and grips. <\/p>\n<p>Unlike the RadCity 5 Plus Step-Through we reviewed at the end of last year, which has the exact same componentry but with a frame design that\u2019s more easy to get on and off of. The standard frame RadCity 5 Plus fits taller people just fine. <\/p>\n<p>Handling wise, Rad made the RadCity 5 Plus very balanced and forgiving. Even with a fully loaded rear rack, the RadCity steers and balances very easily. I wouldn\u2019t describe it as a bike that\u2019s inviting to aggressive and fast riding, but for getting around town, riding to work or running errands, it handles wonderfully. <\/p>\n<p>On the handlebars is Rad\u2019s new dual display system, which splits some of the riding metrics into two different screens. On the center screen, you get information like speed, distance and time, and on the left-hand display you get battery life and pedal assist level. I really like this setup \u2014 it made everything very easy to read. We do have one complaint with the display system, however, and it\u2019s that the left display can be tough to read in direct sunlight. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Display-2-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"RadCity 5 PLus center display for speed\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The main display tells you speed, distance and time ridden, as well as many other metrics.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Seat-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"RadCity 5 PLus saddle and seatpost\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The padded saddle is very comfortable.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Handle-Bars-2-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"RadCity 5 PLus cables for brakes, motor, display\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of our few gripes with the bike is its cable management, which could be handled better by shortening cables instead of wrangling them with zip ties.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RadCity-6-PLus_Review_Rear-Rack-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"RadCity 5 PLus Rear Rack\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rear rack looks slick and can take almost 60 lbs of cargo.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus Review: Summary \/ Where to Buy<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Rad seems to have spent a lot of time thinking about how the RadCity 5 Plus could be used. <\/p>\n<p>What sort of rack needs to be included to make it a functional commuter e-bike out of the box? What if the rider is a parent and needs to drop their kid off on the way to work? What if they need more rack space to pick up groceries on the way home? What should the bike ride like to make it safe and functional in a bustling city environment?<\/p>\n<p>The RadCity 5 Plus has thoughtful solutions to all those questions and more. What\u2019s also impressive is how well the bike performs, particularly how well its motor performs. We\u2019ve talked at length about how the RadCity\u2019s 750W motor isn\u2019t a speed demon, but what it\u2019s lacking in speed it has replaced with function and utility. It\u2019s got ample power to climb hills and carry heavy loads, and, maybe most importantly, it\u2019s become very clear in our testing that Rad has paid very close attention to making sure its motor would last. We do our best to push bikes to their limit in our tests, and sometimes we see components \u2014 particularly motors \u2014 begin to show wear or even fail. We never saw those signs from the RadCity, and in fact it seemed like the motor could handle much, much more than what we threw at it.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, we\u2019ve been thoroughly impressed with the RadCity 5 Plus.<\/p>\n<p>Rad sells the RadCity 5 Plus on its website and will ship the bike directly to your door. Or, if you\u2019d prefer the bike be professionally assembled upon delivery, you can have the bike shipped to a shop in your area for assembly. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebrdeals.com\/ebrRP-Rad-City5PlusST\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Happy Riding, make sure to let us know if you have any questions  down in our comments section or if you think we left anything out in this review of the Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-bottom4-ad3-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614759007412-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614759007412-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-bottom4-ad4-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614759202862-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614759202862-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-community-container\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"advertisement-wrap\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-bottom-billboard-970x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614747990438-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614747990438-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A sensible electric bike for sensible riders, the freshly redesigned Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus is a Dutch-inspired e-bike that\u2019s thoughtfully designed to cart you and the things you need for the day safely and efficiently. 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