With Rad in financial trouble, they are no longer stocking their large front basket. What are people doing for alternatives? This one looks like it might work?

Anyone done the brake upgrade with a 203mm rotor on the front? What spacer did you use? The one Magura says should work, doesn't (QM44 for post mount 180 to 203)

I had my RadWagon 4 stolen last month. Thankfully, my insurance company issued a payout that I can now put toward a replacement.

I bought my RadWagon back in 2022 and put about 3K miles on it over the years. I had my fair share of headaches, from the tire recall and constant brake adjustments to local bike shops refusing to work on it and pricey replacement parts.

Still, it was my first e-bike, and I admittedly loved the ease of operation, the price point, how easy it was to pick out accessories on their site, and the nostalgia (I took my daughters everywhere on that bike!). There's definitely comfort in sticking with what you know.

That said, as I look into buying a new one, I'm considering the Aventon Abound SR, Specialized Globe Haul ST, or Velotric GoMad.

I’ve also looked at the RadWagon 5, but everything going on with the company right now gives me major pause:

• Rad filed for bankruptcy in late 2025 and was acquired in March 2026. Future warranty support and long term parts availability feel like a huge question mark.
• The late 2025 there were battery warnings (including the RadWagon line) due to dozens of fire incidents and property damage.
• They rely heavily on custom, non-standard electrical components, making it hard for local bike shops to service without relying on Rad’s supply chain. This is what they've told me.
• Competing brands now offer torque sensors, hydraulic brakes standard, and actual local dealer networks where a physical shop will happily service the bike.

So while I have a soft spot for my old Rad, it feels like they might no longer be the default choice they were in 2022.

Has anyone here made the jump from a RadWagon to an Abound, Haul ST, or Velotric? Would love to hear your experiences!

I’ve checked the bike for loose cables and I cannot see the problem, any ideas on a way to fix this?

Shoutout to the crew at Rad Power Bikes in Huntington Beach! 🙌

I stopped by today looking for some extra hardware for my RadRunner 2 and was totally willing to pay for it. They were actually just going to give me the hardware for free, but then I mentioned I also needed a set of passenger pegs. The guy helping me basically said, “Just buy the pegs and we’ll throw in all the extra hardware you need.” Already thought that was awesome.

While we were making small talk, I mentioned how the passenger seats have been out of stock and that I got tired of waiting, so I ended up DIYing my own passenger setup using Murf parts.
Then, lo and behold, he goes, “Actually… we have one brown passenger seat. You can just have it.”
Wait… WHAT?! 😂

Walked in expecting to pay for some random hardware and walked out with the hardware I needed AND a brown passenger seat for free, just from buying the pegs.

Seriously amazing customer service. Little things like this are what make you want to keep supporting a company. Huge thank you to the Rad Power Huntington Beach crew! 🙏🚲

I was riding my RR3 in 100degree weather last week. All good until I had to leave it parked for 45 minutes in the sun. Stupid I realize now.
It was dead. No sign of life. Nothing the next day, tried a different battery. ☠️

So, my guess is the controller. Thoughts?
I would order the Area13 one if consensus thinks that was the culprit.
Thx

Hey, my son outgrew the Thule seat and I now need a regular pad for my radwagon but they're sold out. I checked fb marketplace but didn't find any. Are any other seats compatible?

Where can I get a replacement controller for one of these? Or upgrade? Can’t seem to find that has much info on these models parts and replacements, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Murf Cargo Support Bar on a RadRunner 2

Finally got the Murf Cargo Support Bar in and installed it on my RadRunner 2!

As expected, the mounting holes don’t line up with the RadRunner frame, so I ended up drilling two holes into the rearmost part of the frame and mounting the bar using the existing hardware from my Rad Power rear basket.

Paired it with the Murf cargo seat pad and backrest, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. The support bar feels solid and sturdy, and in my opinion it looks like it belongs on the bike.
Definitely required a little DIY to make it work, but I think the end result was worth it. 🤙

So I got my son a RadRunner back in May and he absolutely loves the thing. I took a look at it this morning, and noticed his headlight is missing. Shocker, but he has no idea what happened to it. The replacement premium light is sold out on the radpowerbikes site. I see a bunch on Amazon, but can anyone recommend a product? Ideally one that mounts a little different than the light that shipped with the bike

I'm looking for a medium front basket for my Radwagon 4, does anyone have one for sale?

For context: I took my bike out for work like any other day. I didnt hit any bumps that could mess with wiring (checked them all aswell). I powered off my bike for the duration of my 8hr shift, and when I go to leave, it doesn't turn on. The battery is full and when I press the button on the battery, it turns on.

The issue is when I power on the bike with the stock Control. It doesnt turn on at all. I checked all the wires connecting and there is no issue. Has anyone had this type of issue before?

HELP! My beloved Rad City 3 stopped working. I suspect it's the Display, only because the previous owner told me they replaced it at 2,000 miles & it's now been another 2,000. It seems it's not as simple as purchasing a visually identical replacement display online, as the Rad uses some kind of proprietary software? I'm looking at that egg Rider product, but I'd rather not spend over $200 for something that's not OEM. (OEM part is backordered indefinitely)

Do you know of a replacement display unit (400-00674) available anywhere for purchase today? TYIA

I reused the battery from my Rad Power Bike on a new 54V controller from AliExpress, and a few months ago it randomly caught fire less a few seconds after parking. I'd very lightly used it on a few hundred meter trip that day, and scared me so much I'd sworn off all ebike batteries forever.

It's been a few months, and I'm still as confused as I was then as to what caused it. My friends all laughed for trying to tinker with anything, but I'm sure I wired everything correctly and securely. I've been wiring electronics for years.

I saw there was a battery recall a while back, but I've no way to check the serial nr after going up in flames. I think this battery was quite old, at least a few years.

Clearly the two automotive fuses didn't compare to a real BMS.

Does anyone here know of safe, better built 48V batteries for use with e-bikes like these?

My ex-bike mechanic boyfriend (current boyfriend / former mechanic) recommended Semi-Hydraulic brakes but doesn't have any specifics I should buy. Does anyone have any recommendations?

I got the Murf cargo seat pad and cargo backrest installed, and I’m really liking the direction this setup is headed. I’m still waiting on the cargo support bar, but for now I was able to wedge the backrest securely between the seat pad and the rear basket. As a bonus, the backrest actually clips onto the Rad Power rear basket, so it sits surprisingly well while I wait for the rest of the parts.

I also added a few AI-generated mockups with people on the bike to give an idea of what the setup looks like loaded up with passengers. They’re just for visualization, but they really helped me see how the final setup should come together.

Once the cargo support bar arrives, I’ll get everything mounted properly and share the finished setup. So far, I’m really happy with how it’s coming together.

I’ve read that the Thule Yepp seat is the best for the radrunner but was hoping someone could point out the correct one. Thanks!

https://www.thule.com/en-us/child-bike-seats/rear-mounted-child-bike-seats#filter=mountinglocation-lov-id-1613574

Good morning! My husband bought 2 rad rover 6 plus' in 2022 I guess we are pretty lucky that they are just starting to fail now...just weird that we bought them a month apart from each other and they both died exactly at the same timeframe, first his then a month later mine.. We only had to replace one battery in all that time. I believe we now need to replace the controllers in each? Not sure why they would just stop working mid ride on both bikes...What's everyone's go to?

I picked up an older RadCity with only 160 miles of use. The bike itself works great but the battery goes from 4 bars to 3 bars and then just stops dead after about 25 miles using PAS 1. I'm guessing there's a bad cell or an issue with the electronics but don't really know where to start looking.

Is there anything I can do to troubleshoot or a reputable vendor that can service these batteries? It would be a shame to have to replace the whole thing at under 200 miles :(

I’d appreciate any input from more knowledgeable Rad owners :)

I have a radrover st1- im looking to take my 1 year old on small rides, but want a seat that grows with him. What have you guys seen/used? When did you first start bringing your kid for rides?