More 2017 Ebikes on Holiday Sale - RadPower (Minipost)

Yep, the Radwagon of my dreams (and the whole 2017 Rad lineup) is on sale.

 

Rad Power has done some upgrades and redesigns on all of their bikes, so they're discounting the 2017s to make room for the new stuff. Most of the upgrades are small, but the Radwagon gets a new aluminum frame and the RadCity is now available as a step-through.)

 

Below are the sale details:

 

Woohoo!

The new Radwagon in town

 

The Old Model - $300 discount!

(I like the looks of the old one better.)

 

 

The other big news at Rad Power - the RadCity Step-Thru!

(On the right)

 

Yep, these are some tempting prices on very solid bikes from a vendor with a very good reputation. And (if you live in the contiguous 48 or Canada) you get free shipping!

 

Sigh...

 

If you've been looking for a good deal on a ready-built e-bike (especially an e-cargo-bike), now's the time!

 

May the e-bike of your dreams cure your gas-powered headaches!

Cyber Monday Bike and E-Bike Deals (Minipost)

Bargain of the Day:

Evelo has open-box Omni Wheels cheap!!!!
 

Detroit bikes are 25% off today - that puts the (oh-so-sweet) A-type and the B-Type under $400. The C-type is under $350.
 

Public Bikes are having a big sale - I really like their e-bikes and the D8.
 

RadPower has Free Shipping today on select bikes ($175 savings) (Blue Radwagon!)
 

That's most of the damage I can do today. May your temptations be green.

More Holiday Cargo and E-Bike Deals (Minipost - 2/3 less calories)

If you don't like Radpower Bikes, or Yuba accessories, or Evelo products, or the Ariel N-Class, or building your own electric moped, move it along - there's nothing to see here.

More details here

 

This sale is color-dependent. Me, I'd rather have my Radwagon in Orange, but for $175 off, I could ride blue happily. And the RadMini looks tough in black, especially with the new fenders.

 

Yuba sent me an email today about new accessories they now offer. Did I mention that I almost got to touch a Yuba Cargo Bike this past weekend? So close!

 

The Go-Getter Bag looks sweet and useful!

 

Don't forget Yuba's Family Boda Boda Bundle sale, Evelo's Black Friday Scale Sale, Rad's (possibly still available) Radcity discount, or Ariel's N-Class sale.

 

And for those of you inspired to build a DIY Monday-Motors-type-machine, 1977 Mopeds has a big sale on this piece of coolness, but I am not sure how much it costs without the motor and with the discount and all that stuff.

 

Picture it with your electric motor instead of that nasty little gas/oil burner

 

1977 Mopeds

 

May you satisfy your consumerist desires for something green to get you around cleanly!

 

 

 



Fossil Free Friday: Daymak Beast vs. the Rad Power RadMini

The Battle of the e-bike cattle!

For a while there, the Daymak Beast had the market cornered on oddball off-road e-bikes. (I love oddballs, underdogs, dark horses, and all their ilk.)

But a few weeks ago, Rad Power Bikes announced their new model, the RadMini.

The RadMini

The Beast

Yep, they both have their individual oddballity going on, but they have a lot of similarities too.

The RadMini retains a lot of bicycleishness. The Beast is more off-road scooter with pedals. The Beast has fat scooter tires. The RadMini has fat bicycle tires. They both have some cargo-hauling ability. Both are going to elicit lots of What the !@#$% is that thing? questions. For me though, the question is If I were in the market for an oddball off-road e-bike, which would I choose?

So, let's check them out for price, practicality, capability, daily livability, and oddball fun factor.

A few basic stats:
 

$1499 (+$175 shipping in US)

 

Lots of options on the Beast, but the base model is $800 higher than the RadMini

 

 

So, a few big points for comparison

• The RadMini has the most powerful motor - 750W vs 500W
• The RadMini is less expensive (by at least $800)
• The Beast has a higher voltage battery pack (with a solar charger)
• The Beast has a larger carrying capacity by 75 lbs (350lbs vs 275lbs)

My favorite part of the Beast - 60V solar self-charged battery pack with USB ports

 

My favorite part of the RadMini - it gets tiny for travel

This two-wheeled tractor is a Beast!

 

When it comes down to it, the real question is what do you want to use it for? I would pick the RadMini for urban life. Being relatively light weight and foldable, Rad Power's machine would be more maneuverable, easier to lock up, and easier to store. If you are looking for a bicycle plus benefits, the RadMini is your machine.

 

If you live in the sticks, the Beast looks very useful (and a lot of fun.) Part tractor and part minibike, it's a more substantial machine for backwoods adventuring and heavier yard work. But you are definitely not going to throw it in your trunk and its big-boy scooter looks might draw more attention from law enforcement that may not know quite what niche to put it in.

 

As for me, I'm cheap and I live in town. I'd definitely lean toward the Radmini.

 

(But I'd still rather have a Radwagon.)

 

May your choice fit your needs and your life, and may it help us all to kick this ugly petroleum habit.