Rad Power Bikes RadMini 4 Review | Folding E-Bike (2021)

[@ElectricBikeReport]

E-Bike Question of the Day ⚡ Do you prefer slick fat tires, or something with more tread? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

[@gusmartinez8489]

Looks fun

[@gusmartinez8489]

Slick I think , Id be more on flat road

[@wyndward]

More tread - I don't like the prospect of changing tires from slick to knobby for winter commutes.

[@hughburton9021]

‘19 miniST with slick tires work well in almost every condition except muck and slush/snow so for 95% of my riding slicks are great

[@VictoriaAerial]

We prefer the tread…. It works fine on the road as well.

[@noodles169]

This guy is by far the best ebike reviewer I've come across. Being someone who's looking to buy his first ebike, it's nice to find an honest review like this 👍

[@fboone1788]

I'm on the process of doing the same thing

[@martinmaddox5315]

I agree

[@loroger9754]

What did you end up buying?

[@lude3645]

Yea what did you end up getting Im looking at lectric xp 2.0 black

[@robertschwarz8702]

My rad mini 4 is on the way.

[@bartknaphus604]

I bought my rad mini 4E bike last June down in San Diego at the store down by the border. I originally went down there to look at Aventon but but what the heck I did have good feelings toward rad rover. Anyway I am so glad I bought my bike. I’ve got 800 miles on it in fact I just barely got off it just now. I am 67 years old and I drive a Fiat. The bicycle fit in the back perfectly. Like it was made for it. I am so darn happy, every time I ride it I have fun. And everything works perfectly.

[@peteralmazan7034]

Your videos are better than Cort’s. You cut through the chase, but gives a very detailed and concise assessment. Thanks.

[@lqqkitslory]

I wanted to see you unfold it and fold it up again

[@benng4613]

i know right? especially when "folding e-bike" is in the title; they leave out demonstrating the main selling point

[@suzanneschreiner5145]

Same here. How easily fold/unfold works is pivotal, especially if new to folding bikes. Otherwise, very thorough review.

[@loeschzone6876]

Same here!!!

[@rustyburchfield6526]

I'm looking forward to getting one. A friend has this model and isn't using it and letting it go for 500. We do a lot of camping so I'm eager to have it out in the campgrounds and surrounding area. Great review, very informative.

[@belsaraj]

Just got mine. It takes 12 minutes to go from my house to my dad's house in my car. It took 12 minutes last night for this bike on the same trip. This thing is a beast. I love it.

[@cliffdariff74]

Hey how much $$

[@samjam6989]

Damn what's the distance??

[@highpricevancouver]

I have had my Mini4 year now and still finding all the capabilities. Stay safe

[@treezza2817]

I've been considering three different Rad bikes, and your great review of this bike has helped finalize my decision. I did test ride several, but this review and the others you've done just makes it so much easier to fine tune the decision. Thanks so much! The order will be placed in about 2 minutes, and I hope to have the bike around 2/9! It's warming up out there, and I can't wait to ride!!!

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Great to hear the reviews were helpful 🙂 We hope you enjoy your new e-bike!

[@rometimed1382]

Picked up 2 of them on the current sale for less than $1000 each. Love the idea of having a couple of foldable spare back-up ebikes for visitors.

[@graffmixer]

This is a great e-bike. Had mine for 4 years now. Anyone craving for faster speed, it’s worth upgrading your controller, motor and battery (52V battery). These upgrades changed the dynamics of my bike and increased my range and speed (32 MPH) of the bike. For a lot more range, best to get a 48v 19ah battery.

[@starofthenorthretreatcentr6132]

I have recently purchased a Radmini 4. After watching your review, I am convinced even more this bike is for me. Thank you.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching

[@jodyprentice7757]

I’ve been doing my research to find an appropriate ebike and this was by far the best most comprehensive video I’ve seen so far. Thanks! Very compelling.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Much appreciated Jody! Thanks for watching!

[@ejej6934]

Sorry if I missed this in the review: The Mini has an integrated brake light powered from the main battery. I wish that was a standard feature on every e-bike. I live where a lot of our roads don't have either a bike lane or a sidewalk, and I always get cars tailing me while waiting for the oncoming traffic to clear so they can pass. If I need to hit the brakes suddenly there's a chance a car will hit me from behind since they're focusing on the oncoming traffic and might not notice my deceleration. (I'm pretty sure most cars can't stop in 20 feet at 20 mph.)

[@christianfortin]

Finally a review with tests not just specs. Great job.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Glad you liked it

[@barryrudolph9542]

A very good and honest review of the Rad Mini 4 with a few shall we say misunderstandings. The motor is a 500 watt motor that is being fed 750 watts by the controller. The stock motor cutoff setting programmed into the controller is 20 mph on bikes sold in the USA. That setting is however accessible by the customer so you must have adjusted that value for the Mini to have exceeded 20 mph with the motor running.

[@betenoireindustries]

can you point us to a howto source for adjusting/disabling the topspeed limiter? safer in traffic in my area.

[@barryrudolph9542]

@@betenoireindustries kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGfapneFiZacm80

[@herselman1]

The bike was sold to me by this man because of his fantastic report.

[@laesilva]

Very good 👍🏻 almost complete review except that in 22 minutes he never folded the bike or talked about it's weight which is the main feature and the most important for me and most people looking for a foldable bike.

[@asl8er]

Agree! This bike weighs 69 pounds, and this makes it not an option for me, or getting it into my camper! If it were under 40 pounds I'd be all over it...alas not.

[@rick7616]

Extremely helpful with right level of detail and scope of feature-function. Thank you.

[@hernanlecea7041]

Make sure the wires don't get pinched when you unfold the bike like I did!

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Good advice! Did it cut them?

[@guyandoren]

Strange that at no point did he lift the bike or fold it. The portability of the bike is one of the main reasons I am watching this video. I realize that I can google the weight of the bike but it's very helpful to see someone actually folding it, carrying it, packing it into a car etc.

[@hpot65]

Awesome! Real great review! All of the most important specs on the bike itself, as well as most important riding scenarios have been greatly checked and explained!

[@NileshHingu1978]

I like how to review all eBike you clear buyer all doubt before buying. Just one thing remain that real life test ride and go for it 👍

[@e.gainez978]

excellent review! I feel well informed about this bike vs. other competitors - nice comparisons.

[@danielgreene4270]

Excellent detailed review covering all necessary points of information! Thank you.

[@jasonjenkins4213]

Nicest folder I seen, and I wish my e bike had those tires too. Nice vid.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Thanks for watching! We really loved this slick tires compared to the more all terrain fat tires we have seen on a majority of bikes in this category.

[@Doll_Emma]

I’ve been looking for my first ebike purchase and this review helps me a lot!

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Glad to hear it!

[@Invisibles1]

Yessir I like you review on Bagi B10 street ST Plus Ebike 2022 thanks 🙏

[@randymichaels1947]

Very appreciated ! Looking to buy . Wanted as much info as I could get, and you gave it!

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

You probably can't answer on here but I will try anyway. Between the Rad Mini 4 and the Espin Nesta if you could only have one knowing you lived and traveled in a RV and you were a 225lb guy which would you purchase?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

I don't think you'd be going wrong either way. From our tests the Mini held slightly higher speeds and had a few miles better battery range on max assist, whereas the Nesta was a better hill climber (one of the better ones we've tested period, actually). Rad is the larger company which might provide some peace of mind for any warranty/service things that pop up, but Espin hasn't been too bad on that front from our experience at least. Like I said, not sure you're going wrong with either of them!

[@YOU_GOT_SHOOK]

Thanks to this video 📹 and research I got myself a radmini4 and I love it 💯

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Happy to hear you're enjoying it!

[@kevinc.9360]

Great review. Based on some of the video of you riding, it seems to me like the handle bars are not far enough forward - or not enough distance between the bars and the seat. Something just looks a bit off. Especially noticeable in the long shots of you riding. Also, at the end when viewing your leg clearance to the frame, it looks to me that you don't get good leg extension. In all the videos of people using foldables like this or the Lectric, it seems that no one ever has the seat high enough to get good leg extension - and the only time I see proper leg extension is when people are up out of the saddle.

[@gregnixon1296]

Seems great for helping grandparents keep up with their grandkids on bike rides. I would buy it for that purpose.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

It would be a great use for it.

[@michaelmurphy6434]

Just ordered mine yestersday. We will be taking it IN our RV and around my home state. Cuyahoga Valley NP is close by and there is what is called a TowPath trail ~ Ohio and Erie Canal. it runs 309 mi in total. WOW Time to discover! Thanks Pierce for a precisce review.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Thanks for watching Michael! Happy riding on the trails!

[@Miguel-ve1lh]

Have you received it yet

[@michaelmurphy6434]

@@Miguel-ve1lh Yes and had my first crash on wet grass with 12 miles on, going up hill, throttle mode. Dumb and Dumber, but learned. Fixed the cable and back out again.

[@quotidiankomorebi]

Thank you for this review! I’m new to e-bikes but I think I’m pretty settled on going with this one. Your review helped tip the scale for me.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Welcome to the e-bike world!

[@FirstnameLastname-bp5cm]

Foldable dimensions? Basically will it fit on a city bus comfortably?

[@sparkrescuesantabarbara9136]

How does this bike compare to the Espin 21 Nesta? Trying to decide between the two.

[@crxk20r59]

Awesome review! 👏

[@BobRooney290]

wish it were smaller so i can take in stores. this bike is MASSIVE!!!

[@JoeHamelin]

I just had my RadRunner stolen (Arrrrgh!) and now I'm looking at the foldable options. I could throw this in my Outback and go places, and for not much more. Thanks for the great review. I think you made my mind up.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Thanks, Joe! Sorry to hear you're bike got swiped! Hopefully better luck with this one.

[@samjam6989]

If this has removable battery I suggest to remove battery and lock the wheels up in folded position using a U lock.

[@davidtwigg523]

Very helpful review! Thanks for all the info!

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aaron6864]

How would you compare it to the Lectric XP? Which one “wins”.

[@daviddang82]

What is your control when doing pedal assist tests? There are so many variables that could affect the outcome. You should use a power meter to ensure each test you are outputting the same power on each assist level.

[@USNAVDC]

Outstanding review! Thanks!

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Thanks for watching, Tom!

[@gusmartinez8489]

I Love it ! how much does it weigh ?

[@jrondeau8430]

Excellent review - Thank You

[@woodsculptor675]

I love my Rad Runner, but I do wish I bought the Rad Mini instead! Great review!

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Thanks so much and really can't go wrong with either of them!

[@seleneperez7322]

Wood sculptor- why is that?

[@woodsculptor675]

@@seleneperez7322 Front shocks and 7 gears! The Rad Runner Plus wasn't out yet, and I like that the Rad Mini folds anyway!

[@seleneperez7322]

@@woodsculptor675 Gotcha! Very solid points there! Thanks so much for the quick reply- think I will be getting the bike :)

[@MrCreative3]

Best electric bike review, great job

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Thanks! 👍

[@RobbMonks]

Does it have the ability to start the throttle without pedal ? or it only works when you start pedaling?

[@russelbaird5499]

New to wanting an E-bike , so price points would help . Yes I know depends on options , but there is a starting point on all things . This.was a great review , thanks .

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Thanks for watching, Russel! Currently with the pandemic causing havoc on supply chains, and increased prices in shipping, prices change a lot. For that reason we don't state the current price in the video as it will likely change and quickly become outdated. We always include a link in the description where you can navigate to current pricing though. ✌️

[@manp1039]

what tire pressure did you do the tests at? and is that a geared brushless hub motor?

[@chanokim]

I always trust a review from a guy in shorts with socks up to his knees.

[@williamjohnston3770]

Great detailed evaluation, thanks.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Appreciate it, William! :)

[@wyndward]

Does anyone fold and wheel thei mini into an office building? Interested to hear how easy that task feels and any challenges like door widths.

[@gtirado4658]

Smart Review! Thank you.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Thanks for watching!

[@analou07]

Need to know if they gave foldable but not fat tire coz the fat tire is heavy to in and out of my car

[@nirdeshkumar3223]

I liked your detailed review

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@margaretng2491]

How many Ibs those it way? For someone short 5ft will my feet be able to touch the floor without loosing my balance, also is the seat thick pad. Does it come already to ride ,no need to put it together.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

67 lbs. Hard to say on if your feet will touch - rated for 5'2" - 6'2" heights. Seat is okay for a stock option, but its among the easier replacements if you want to find a different one. Comes ready to ride, but we suggest tuning it to your preferences before riding.

[@Laserkittylazercat]

How many miles do you get with these or any other cable actuated disk brakes before they need adjustments?

[@kaihonoluluhawaii5924]

Great review

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Thank you!

[@dm-qe9xy]

if was to buy a crank meant for a radrover or radwagon etc will it fit on my radmini bc i need a new crank but there out of stock ?

[@cliffdariff74]

Are most ebike batteries lithium? ... I ask because of TSA restrictions on aircraft for taking with you on travel.

[@vkhiev]

This is my favorite ebike so far

[@markc3094]

To bad rad stopped making it

[@Matanumi]

Umm no they didn't?

[@hermiesunique]

The 2 tires can i replace the skinny tires like "2 inch. or 1.75 inch.? If can replace it?

[@brabbit3134]

18 I walk 2.2 miles to work and back this will help

[@robertramsay5963]

Maybe it's below, but you didn't say how you charge it. Can you remove the battery and take it indoors in you don't have a plug outdoors?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Correct

[@auroraobers1]

Thanks for the info. I just had my radrunner stolen. My wife has a Radcity step thru. We have steep hill right out of our driveway and I would like to replace the radrunner with a step thru model (knee surgeries) with 7 speeds to help on hills. I'm 6' 240 and was wondering if the Rad mini step thru would work/hold up over time for me, or if I should step up to the radcity or radrover. The radrunner plus looks great, but right now the mini is $1299 and the runner+ is $1799. I think I'd like to try the mini if it would hold up. Any thoughts would be helpful.

[@robthom09]

Sorry to hear about the theft. I have been wanting to buy an ebike for years, but I have had so many things stolen, I haven’t (yet).

[@heightsbandsman4304]

I'd like to see him actually fold the bike and then place it in an SUV, as I'm considering doing. Easy? Difficult? Finger-pinching?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Not very difficult to fold down. It's still a heavy bike so lifting it up is the challenge, but we've managed to throw it in the back of our SUV without much trouble.

[@IronCak_]

My Radmini max out at 17mph even when I have it on 5. How come?

[@chrishenscheid9334]

How does it do on trail riding? I am looking at this bike for camping and hopefully some mild trail riding (not crazy stuff) but I am over 200lbs.. will that stress the frame/folding mechanism too much?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Didn't do any extensive trail testing, but if you're keeping it on light trails it should hold up just fine. The frame and folding mechanism is quite solid so you should be just fine. We had one of our testers that weighs 230lbs log over 30 miles on it and he expressed no concerns over stressing the frame.

[@HenryPlus9]

The manufacturer rates this bike with a payload of 275 lbs. You should be fine!

[@jamesharrison7114]

I would love to see you guys review the Mod City +

[@rafiqbasaria6892]

My Rd Mini arrived on 12/1/21, does NOT work trying to work with RAD people. I will post updates...

[@danyeo]

Trying to decide between this and the Lectric XP 2.0. Is the Lectric really that much faster with pedal assist?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

We haven't gotten our hands on the XP 2.0 yet, but we'll hopefully have one in soon to compare with!

[@bentlyanderson2062]

that hill climb looks fun where is it?

[@karen1706]

Ordered one ! But I'm so worried it will be too small for me (6ft / 36" inseam) even though it did specify a range up to 6'2".....

[@FrugalPandaTravels]

I am 6 and 220 pounds and have one. It will fit you fine and has plenty of seat and handlebar height to adjust. This is the best budget ebike hands down and I am comparing it to the other leader in budget bikes that I also own. Enjoy your new bike

[@DyLemmaOG]

max speed? can you get up to 28mph?

[@stevep0726]

Is it an actual 750 motor or is it a 500 motor there was a time when Rad bikes listed it at 750 but it was only a 500 motor

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Full 750W if you're looking at the US spec. Canada I believe is spec'd to 500W

[@paullong6051]

Rad 6 here Rad on folks ;}

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Multiverse of Radness!

[@davidmeredith2695]

Why does the UK get a 250watt motor ;(

[@haroldb5569]

Question: does this rad mini 4 have ‘walk mode’? Thanks

[@jamesbondaygee]

Are these only pedal assist?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

This bike has a throttle, but it was discontinued and replaced with the RadExpand 5 Plus (which also has a throttle).

[@mr.cookiemacias291]

What's the top speed on this?

[@chrisanderson4827]

Do you need a DL to operate these on bike paths ??

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Typically, no. But check your local laws. E-bike laws are handled very differently depending on where you go.

[@coreysimmerer]

How easy is it to fold/unfold?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

The folding is easy. Carrying is a little tougher as it's a heavy bike. You'll maybe want to get bungees to keep it clamped together if you have to lift it up into a truck for an example.

[@analou07]

Just want to ask how heavy the bike

[@ElectricBikeReport]

about 68 lbs

[@Dustinrhoades]

Thanks!

[@inveniamviam4691]

1:05 was that a hummingbird?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Looks like it!

[@bobdinocco3567]

Be nice to see a price tag

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Hey Bob, The industry has a lot of factors affecting prices right now and so they change more often than the norm. As such, we avoid saying it in the review and instead include a link at the top of the description so you can easily navigate to the manufacturers website for current pricing. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@bobdinocco3567]

@@ElectricBikeReport Thank you

[@godfree2canada]

links error

[@richmick1362]

How much are they

[@ElectricBikeReport]

www.ebrdeals.com/ebrYT-rad-radmini Prices change fairly often so we include links in the description of all our reviews so you can find up-to-date pricing.

[@Agent77X]

What is the top speed?

[@sallyjane5943]

20 mph.

[@Lordran__]

25mph

[@jackdaniels2905]

Cost?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Link in the description for current pricing. We avoid saying it since they change with sales and such from time to time :)

[@karenmeyer1]

the rad mini is being discontinued! Bummer!

[@melvynsngltn27]

Yeah. The Rad Expand 5 is the new Rad mini. I bought mine last week

[@harizismail314]

very pleased

[@VictoriaAerial]

Never buy a no nome brand motor… too positive of reviews makes it look like a sale pitch….

[@ElectricBikeReport]

It's a Bafang motor which is among the most widely used on e-bikes.

[@confuseatronica]

i dunno if i want a bike thats so easily stolen by wizards!

[@natebienne6737]

It sounds scripted and sponsored or he’s just very detailed and specific.

[@YOU_GOT_SHOOK]

Why dont u make a review then?

[@slurpyman20]

This rad does have the frame design going for it. But all the other components are just the standard ebike parts. For $1500+ bike- Those mech brakes gotta go. And just a regular 7spd cassette smh. I would support rad but overall that Ive seen in the ebike scene, rad is overpricing itself just cuz of its “brand name”. Theres nothing super special unique to their bikes🤷🏼‍♂️. They’re future is gonna be like crapsman tools of today if they dont try to offer bikes that reflects off its performance. I know the fanbois gnna eat up any crap they put out but a lot of customers can see thru their bs marketing once they start researching.

[@joeyclarelli8352]

Exactly why I went with lectric for my first ebike. Hopefully the new companies learn how to listen to their consumers

[@arrpee7468]

And their motor are 350w nominal, 750 peak. I got a Ariel rider with 750w nominal and 1500w peak for the same price! Plus hydraulic breaks and full suspension.!

[@loungedude]

@@arrpee7468 what's the brand?

[@arrpee7468]

@@loungedude Ariel rider x class

[@christianfortin]

I wouldn’t compare an Ariel e moped that can’t use pedals effectively with this e bike. The lines are getting blurred between electric bikes mopeds and motorbikes but there are still differences.

[@kixx_8388]

fold and unfold it already 👎

[@TheSchwartzIsWithYouToday]

Great presentation! Several years ago I got a Trek mountain bike and added a kit onto it with a 750W rear direct-drive motor and 36V / 10A battery. It was my exclusive means of getting around Reno for about 18 months. I was able to get 12-14 miles per charge and my max speed on a flat road was 23 MPH. (It doesn't have pedalec.) I put on about 2500 miles. It was great. I haven't used it much lately but pulled it out of storage recently and was surprised that the battery was still good and the motor still works. But either the bike has grown or I've shrunk, because getting onto it is a real PITA. Also, riding it now feels quite top-heavy due to the high center of gravity. So I've been looking around for something with smaller wheels, a lower CoG, and a beefier power plant. Also, a 26" mountain bike that weighs 70 lbs is incredibly difficult to get into any kind of vehicle other than a pickup or van of some kind, regardless of how roomy it is. So having one that folds would make it far easier to transport when needed. I'm eager to try one of these out. I like the fact that it comes with fenders and there's a lot of stuff integrated that makes sense, like the lights and computer. As I look at it, two things come to mind: how can I secure it adequately to keep people from screwing with it when it's parked (eg, unlatching the thing to fold it up), say while I'm at a grocery store? (Most places here don't have bike racks and safe places are often only for use by employees.) The other is why can't they do something to hide all of the wires and cables? Or at least run them through the chassis or use add-on channels?

[@treezza2817]

They did a better job of hiding cables on the recent Plus models.