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[@EbikeEscape]

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[@tyecook9630]

I got mine about 6 weeks ago and I'm loving it. I usually ride about 40km at a time mostly on flats with a few long gradual inclines and stay on pas 2 most of the time. I use the throttle sparingly to get rolling or pass someone or just the occasional boost when needed and I usually arrive home with half a charge still showing. Sometimes on long flats I just use pas 1 wich doesn't really feel like much, it just kinda takes 20 lbs of feeling of weight away and makes it feel like a regular hybrid. I really like that because one of the big reasons I went for this model is that I wanted exercise and something simplistic like my other hybrid. I don't want a big bulky and heavy frame and huge wide tires. I can still put this on a bike rack on a bus if I want to. And I don't want fenders or racks as I only ride in good weather and I don't use it for utility at all, only pleasure rides. I never carry more than my backpack so this bike suits me perfectly. I upgraded the seat to a serfas rx and got a suspension post for it and what a difference, the stock seat is ok but if you're gonna be on it for 4 hours it starts to be pretty uncomfortable. I swiveled the bars a little more than I saw the ones on your bike were turned wich brought the grips up considerably and I'm sitting in a more upright position now. Not as upright as something like a beach cruiser but not hunched over either. I can kinda sit up and relax and sightsee or lean into it a bit and be aggressive. And I find with the bars that way the bike handles much better. Its flickable but not twitchy at all and feels completely stable at speed. And one thing that really surprised me when I got it is how quiet the motor is, I mean its damm near silent!..of course you can hear it but you do have to consciously listen for it, it's actually kinda easy to forget your on an electric bike without the noise. And l was leery of the whole single speed idea until I tried it and now I like not having gears to mess with or have to maintain and it adds to the overall simplicity of this bike. Once you get used to using the pas levels and throttle where you normally might change gears it really does become quite intuitive. Don't knock it 'til you try it. If you're looking for a very simple and basic urban bomber from a company that offers great quality at a decent price then you kinda owe it to yourself to check this out. There are a few options that are kinda similar out there, some are more reputable than others fer sure but the radmission is certainly worth a look. For me, its perfect 😊

[@EbikeEscape]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad you like your RadMission!

[@ProdMMJ]

god just write a book then why don’t ya

[@Infinite_Vacation]

They have a great video and you have a great comment. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@alitariq3868]

How big a deal is it not to have suspension?

[@tyecook9630]

@@alitariq3868 I have since added a suntour ncx suspension seatpost and it makes all the difference in the world. I would absolutely recommend getting one especially for an otherwise rigid bike.

[@PozzaPizz]

Just bought one on sale with a kickstand for $486 after taxes. Absolutely excited!

[@EbikeEscape]

Sahweet! Enjoy

[@jeffreylee5770]

I live in a very hilly area of a large city, so the hill test was crucial and useful information. It matters that you gave the elevation and the distance. Nobody else ever does that.

[@EbikeEscape]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Morehills840]

I agree.

[@djl531]

I just ordered one and plan on using it for biking to work and the local grocery. This review was most helpful after watching 3 or 4 others. Being in Louisiana, and extremely flat where I live, I travel the 8.5 miles to work in 45 minutes (traffic lights permitting) on my Trek mountain bike with offroad tires. I'm pretty athletic for a guy in his mid 50's so this should be a breeze for the commute. I have only 1 large overpass to cross and it is only about 3 stories tall so a quick throttle up will be helpful. I also wanted something of the same design as the Trek and a manageable weight to bring it up the stairs to the condo. Hoping to give it a video review when I get a chance of riding in Downtown Baton Rouge and on the paved part of the Mississippi River levee. The scenery is really nice. With the cost of diesel, this will pay for itself in 6 months or less.

[@themainthing3966]

superb review. i love how you addressed concerns for those of us who love riding regular bikes.

[@EbikeEscape]

Thank you, we really appreciate you letting us know your feedback.

[@paulsmith5725]

I have a RadMission and added fenders and kickstand. Not sure why they are not included in the first place. But overall, love the bike.

[@EbikeEscape]

Yeah, kickstand is an absolutely necessity in my opinion. At least it's only $15, but I agree they should have just included it. Thanks for watching!

[@TroubleshootGamingMeds]

Love this channel, keep it up you guys! As for the Rad, I think it's a super dope bike, but I wish they would make their bikes class 3 already. 20mph isn't enough for me.

[@EbikeEscape]

Thanks! Yeah, Class 3 would definitely be a nice option.

[@harrymane9354]

Great review. Nice and detailed, and great up-close views of the accessories. Excellent! Thanks!

[@EbikeEscape]

Thanks Harry! Appreciate the kind words.

[@dixonmak]

Great review, thank you. I also watched your review on the Ride1Up Core-5. I like both of these ebikes, tough to decide on which one to buy!

[@EbikeEscape]

Thanks for your kind words! I agree, there are a few factors to consider: brand, battery being integrated or not, single speed and option for a step through.

[@MaxMautner]

It's crazy--1 year later & the model was selling for $499 (before they sold out the remaining stock)🤯

[@BushrodMusic]

Got mine at the sale price. Arrived yesterday.

[@SeanPennII]

@@BushrodMusic mine is taking forever to arrive

[@rigogen]

Great Review! love the intro and B roll, both of you makes this review phenomenal, your wife have an airliner commercial voice, have fun you two and rock on.

[@EbikeEscape]

Thanks Rigo! This isn't my wife though, just a good friend who helps out from time to time!

[@rigogen]

@@EbikeEscape oops! sorry

[@НинадаТарапицца]

@@EbikeEscape She's pretty cute. The bike too. lol

[@scotteger6271]

I have watched a bunch of your reviews and being that I’m looking at getting 2 bikes, one for my wife and one for myself, it’s nice to hear your wife’s thoughts as well. I’d be looking at the regular frame for me and the mid-step for her, as she is a little shorter than I am. It seems like there are concessions to make with every bike on the market and one just has to decide what features are most important, versus the cost of the actual bike. I like the idea and price of the Letric XP 2.0, but think a “regular” style bike would be more useful in the long term. We’re having a baby in December so eventually I would like to get a kid trailer like the Burley for family outings. We’re also considering the Ride1UP models as well…with the 500 series hitting a sweet spot of features vs price. Hard to decide and living in Pennsylvania there aren’t any dealers around that stock any of these, so buying without trying is a gamble.

[@EbikeEscape]

Scott, congrats on the baby! We're expecting as well. One thing to think about is the Thule Yepp Maxi (we did a video last year). Our child prefers it much more to the Burley though the Burley still serves its purpose (rain, needing a stroller etc.) We also love our RadWagon though obviously the price is much higher. Good luck on whatever you decide - sounds like you're on the right track!

[@scotteger6271]

@@EbikeEscape thanks for the response and congrats too! I’ll check out that Thule. I’ll have to find and watch your video on it to get all the specs/limitations. Seems like the trailers are limited to a child that’s about 12 months old so it would be a while until our baby could go along. We wouldn’t really use the Burley as a stroller, unless we took the bikes somewhere and needed/wanted to walk around at the destination. We have a Chico jogger stroller for neighborhood walks and trail adventures after our little one arrives.

[@randomname9758]

Thinking about this now for my better half. This video is a year old now. Any comments from people who had it for a while ? Subscribed !!👍

[@EbikeEscape]

It's a solid choice, especially now that's back at $999

[@HitchHikersBlues]

Very good video. I was a little worried about the sporadic but fairly short steep hills in my area but I'm fairly fit so it doesn't like it would be too much trouble. It retails in Europe now for about 800 Euros. Apart from that single gearing thing, I'm not really worried about the rest of the bike,looks really nice. Would you recommend it at that price?

[@EbikeEscape]

The RadMission just went on a huge sale here in the Us and Canada. I would hold off just a bit and see if Rad is either discontinuing it or releasing a new model.

[@HitchHikersBlues]

@@EbikeEscape Right, thanks for the info. I've seen people saying its retailing for about 500 dollars in North America. I'd certainly buy it at that price man !

[@CamsVlogplus]

Excellent review very informative great job ! Thank you 🙏

[@EbikeEscape]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@TheChefJoeyShow]

Great review thank you. I am 6'3 and a little worried about the smaller frame size.

[@EbikeEscape]

Hi Joey - thanks for the kind words. At 6' 3" I'd definitely look at a larger frame.

[@wesleyclark2032]

This bike is now on sale for $499 - it's a no brainer.

[@josephdimas4658]

Can you please comment on the lack of a suspension?

[@shoptchr]

Did you say the app for your phone was by Coolmix?? I'm still trying to find it. Was it free or not? Thanks for the detailed review of the bike!

[@EbikeEscape]

Cool Niks - Speedometer. That should help! It was free when I downloaded it.

[@shoptchr]

@@EbikeEscape Hmm, no luck finding it yet? Tried Cool Niks speedometer, cool speedometer, cool nicks etc. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

[@EbikeEscape]

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coolniks.niksgps

[@jamesharrison7114]

If this bike had a 750w motor and a minimalist lcd display I might have chosen this one. I wonder what the next generation will look like.

[@EbikeEscape]

I will be very curious! I think if it had those features it would be priced closer to their other bikes though.

[@parteekarora367]

Hi Carol, thanks for the review video. Are you able to put your both feet on the ground on this high-step model and how tall are you?

[@EbikeEscape]

Kara is 5'5". She was barely able to have her feet down with a suspension seatpost installed but without it she is comfortable. She can stand over the top tube.

[@roslyngrizzard4082]

Just picked one up for $499 last night!!

[@EbikeEscape]

Amazing deal!

[@roslyngrizzard4082]

Unfortunately I saw this AFTER I purchased 😔

[@CurtainCallX]

@@roslyngrizzard4082 saw what? Why are you having second thoughts?

[@roslyngrizzard4082]

@@CurtainCallX no second thoughts but maybe they would have gotten credit for my sale!😊

[@Stagefire420]

I'm curious are parts easy to get for repairs for long term use. It looks like a very modular bike.

[@EbikeEscape]

Thanks for your comment. One of the benefits of all the electrical components being external is that in theory you could strip everything off the bike and put a new external controller, and battery. But since Rad is such a large company they tend to keep their components available many years after purchase.

[@UcanhorozDarkorbit]

Nice test. I like that you tested everything on the bike like the brakes or the accessories. Very informative overall. Thanks for that and thumbs up. MFG Ucanhoroz

[@EbikeEscape]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and your comment!

[@KeepitWausome]

More Kara! Love the video guys!

[@timh017]

What do you mean when you recommend upgrading this bike with "new locking grips"? The accessories list includes grips, and locks. I'm not sure which you're referring to.

[@EbikeEscape]

Hi Tim, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKm6pHqfbNGbpqs

[@the3dprintingguy297]

I am considering getting this bike. I would be using it for Uber deliveries. Would you suggest this would be a good bike for that?

[@EbikeEscape]

Depending on terrain and distances you will travel there might be better options. But the RadMission with front and rear racks would be a great delivery option.-JT

[@the3dprintingguy297]

It would just be local in my city, the terrain is mixed, there are some hills. I am currently doing uber eats on my regular bicycle and have a thermal backpack.

[@slysal5]

awesome review

[@EbikeEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jazminefindell6541]

So my Radmission ships Oct 26th. im assuming Ill have to assemble the pedals? can anyone confirm. If so I would probably buy pedals from a local shop ahead of assembly time. I really.. don't like plastic pedals

[@EbikeEscape]

Yes, install pedal, handlebars, and front wheel. These are fairly standard. And yes this ebike will come with standard plastic pedals. Check out our ebike accessories list if you are looking for recommendations: ebikeescape.com/electric-bike-accessories/

[@rowelbernabe5051]

Where can i buy rad mission battery pack as spare… and where can i buy supension fork to replace my existing one

[@tldoctor2497]

Any radpower external will do. I'm currently running 14ah battery from radcity 3 on my mission, for a nice range increase. My original mission battery crapped out. I've got a universal blank key that works on all external batteries, so I can swap them out

[@eyygurke6081]

Excellent

[@jdryak]

It would be nice to know your body weight and the grade of the hill.

[@EbikeEscape]

Check out 13:33 it shows it on the screen. I weigh 145ish

[@Zenocrat]

Good video. Thank you!

[@EbikeEscape]

Thanks for watching!

[@KurtVogel88]

Can the wheels take tubeless tires?

[@EbikeEscape]

From our experience with enough rim tape and sealant most rims will seal up. However is it worth it? That is upto you. We tend to just throw Tannus tire liners in our bikes and forget about it.

[@thachtam1978]

I am about 5'5" can I ride a high-step one ?

[@EbikeEscape]

Check out Rad's size chart but my wife at 5' 5" can ride this. Appreciate it if you use our link if you decide to buy one.

[@brotherhermit3977]

RadMission now on sale for $499.00. That's $700.00 off!

[@KiingWaqas]

First off great review. I really like this bike. I am gonna purchase it tonight. Do u think u can send me a referral code that could save us both money? Also that bigger battery that you showed in the video, can it be put onto the rad mission to give it a longer battery life?

[@EbikeEscape]

Thanks! Check out the 'save on ebikes' tab on my website. You'll find it there. The batteries are cross compatible.

[@amjedhussain7954]

Is this single speed

[@EbikeEscape]

Yes it is.

[@HelvisCamaro]

Damn bro, your wife is a better ebike reviewer! Lol, I'm kidding, very nice review, keep up the great work!

[@EbikeEscape]

Ha! Not my wife but yes she did a great job and perhaps she will continue to help me out.

[@saltminers3976]

wish it had digit display and front shocks

[@EbikeEscape]

Yes, though that would increase the price. I really like the $1099 price point.

[@ConfessionofaNutritionist]

Could an out of shape 51 yr old use this bike to get back in shape?

[@EbikeEscape]

Most ebikes will allow folks to get out and get some exercise. One of the great things is that it is as difficult as you make it so as you get in shape you can use less pedal assist (or just go further!)

[@antoniogonzalez3317]

I’m 74 years old, looking for my first ebike. Looking For A bike That can take me proximately 40 miles . At that price range . Of all the bikes you reviewed which one you recommend. Awesome on the orders no rearview mirror?

[@EbikeEscape]

40 miles is getting on the higher end of the estimates. I'd probably look for something with a bigger battery, maybe the other Rad models or some of the other bikes on the market.

[@wdnalo]

I actually own this bike,,, been over a year now. If you keep paddle assit to 1 and 2 all the time like me which gives you some work out too. The most I got is 80 something kms with still having 2 blocks left on the battery power indicator. However if you want more performance ride quality then this is not your bike.

[@jackdaniels2905]

How fast will throttle only get you?

[@EbikeEscape]

20 mph - it is a class 2 electric bike.

[@dadedude]

I just paid 500 for the radmission. Feel like I ripped them off.

[@EbikeEscape]

It is one of the best deals we have ever seen also.

[@thebudgetgamer]

I'm looking for a bike I can ride and camp along the Erie canal

[@EbikeEscape]

Cool! Think this will work?

[@lyncyr9441]

Low price, high quality

[@everythingissogreen6748]

That hill is just mean.

[@EbikeEscape]

It sure is!

[@KingdomUploader]

It's made in china though, right?

[@EbikeEscape]

Most ebikes are.

[@goobfilmcast4239]

You won't get as many subs if you do not TEST the bike ! Tip: Finish the demo (to success or fail) allowing the viewer to "witness" it. If you plan to bail....ok, but don't put that particular clip in a video....

[@EbikeEscape]

Fair enough. Thanks for watching

[@newbie101]

I am sorry to say this.. I really prefer to see your wife do the review.

[@EbikeEscape]

Not my wife but I'll see if I can get her to help out more often.

[@newbie101]

@@EbikeEscape Ops..sorry.

[@EbikeEscape]

No worries!

[@woodsculptor675]

@@EbikeEscape Oh, so she's available then...? Ha!