Rad Power Bikes’ new RadCity e-bike makes commuting (and hill climbing) much easier

Rad Power Bikes’ electric commuting bike, the RadCity, is getting a serious makeover. The Seattle-based company has completely redesigned the bike’s powertrain, including a semi-integrated battery, and made a number of other upgrades to make riding easier, faster, and more intuitive.

The RadCity 5 Plus is the second bike in Rad Power Bikes’ lineup to receive many of these design updates, following the flagship RadRover fat-tire bike. It shows how Rad Power Bikes is evolving as it settles into its position as the number one e-bike manufacturer in North America.

Rad Power Bikes says the new RadCity will climb hills 40 percent faster than the previous generation. The bike’s range has also…

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