{"id":44775,"date":"2024-09-03T17:21:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T17:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/?p=44775"},"modified":"2024-09-03T17:21:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T17:21:57","slug":"i-ended-my-friendship-with-my-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/i-ended-my-friendship-with-my-car\/","title":{"rendered":"I Ended My Friendship With My Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >\u062c\u062f\u0648\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u064a\u0627\u062a<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/i-ended-my-friendship-with-my-car\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/i-ended-my-friendship-with-my-car\/#RadWagon_4_Design_and_Build_Quality\" title=\"RadWagon 4 Design and Build Quality\">RadWagon 4 Design and Build Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/i-ended-my-friendship-with-my-car\/#RadWagon_4_Cargo_Passengers\" title=\"RadWagon 4 Cargo &amp; Passengers\">RadWagon 4 Cargo &amp; Passengers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/i-ended-my-friendship-with-my-car\/#RadWagon_4_Performance_Speed_and_Range\" title=\"RadWagon 4 Performance, Speed, and Range\">RadWagon 4 Performance, Speed, and Range<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/i-ended-my-friendship-with-my-car\/#Should_You_Buy_the_Rad_Power_RadWagon_4\" title=\"Should You Buy the Rad Power RadWagon 4?\">Should You Buy the Rad Power RadWagon 4?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-key-points\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom key-points\" id=\"custom_block_0\">\n<h3 class=\"title icon i-list\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content key-points\">\n<ul>\n<li> The RadWagon 4 is an electric cargo bike designed for hauling cargo and passengers, making it suitable for replacing a car for daily errands. <\/li>\n<li> The bike has a sturdy build quality and a low center of gravity, ensuring a stable and secure ride. <\/li>\n<li> With its powerful motor and good-range battery, the RadWagon 4 offers plenty of carrying capacity and is easy to customize with accessories for added convenience. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":0,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":0,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":0,\"ruleCount\":200,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":240} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":0,\"ruleCount\":200,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":200,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/section>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- No winning ad found for zone: below first paragraph! --><\/p>\n<p> As the &#8220;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caranddriver.com\/features\/a25634960\/the-war-on-cars\/\">War on Cars<\/a>&#8221; heats up, more people are turning to electric bikes. However, to truly replace a car, an e-bike needs to be able to haul cargo and passengers. That&#8217;s what the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.radpowerbikes.com\/products\/radwagon-electric-cargo-bike#overview\">Rad Power RadWagon 4<\/a> attempts to do. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":232} --><\/p>\n<p> Like many people, I live in an area that\u2019s pretty close to a city but not at all walkable. Almost everywhere I need to go in my daily life requires getting into my car. Taking my son to school, picking up groceries, going out to dinner, hanging out with friends, doctor visits, etc. And I&#8217;ve become increasingly annoyed at how cumbersome it is to get anywhere in a car. Not to mention, I\u2019m pumping more fumes into the environment with every Target run. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":702} --><\/p>\n<p> The problem is most e-bikes are only good for one person and some light cargo. If you really want to replace your car for taking kids to school and running errands, you need something bigger. Rad Power wants the RadWagon 4 to be that bike. The product page boldly claims: \u201cThe minivan has met its match.\u201d Let\u2019s find out if that\u2019s true. <\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":1063} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card scroll-offset tag large no-badge active-content expandable \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"0361-4226-84639494518d\">\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rad Power RadWagon 4\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.png?resize=1000%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\">  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<div class=\"display-card-badge-custom\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-field=\"badge-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384106_697_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"> <\/div>\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"> Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4 <\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-description\">The RadWagon 4 is an cargo e-bike perfect for picking up groceries or taking the kids to school. It has a low center of gravity for a stable ride and is built like a tank.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<dl><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Battery<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> 672 Wh <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Weight<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> 76.7 lbs (with battery) <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Maximum Speed<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> 20 MPH <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Brake Style<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> Tektro Aries mechanical disc brakes <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Frame Material<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> 6061 aluminum <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Suspension<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> No <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Motor (W)<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> 750 W <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Range<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> &#8220;24-45+&#8221; <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Electronic Power Assist<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> 5 levels of pedal assist <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Charging<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> 48V, 2 Amp <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Rider Height<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> 5&#8217;1&#8243; &#8211; 6&#8217;4&#8243; <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Tires<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> 22&#8243; x 3&#8243; <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Gearing<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> Shimano Tourney 7-speed <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Sensor<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> 12 magnet cadence sensor <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Walk Mode<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> Yes <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Rear Rack<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> Integrated, 120 lb capacity <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Lights<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> Yes <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt><strong>Dimensions<\/strong> <\/dt>\n<dd><span> 78.7&#8243; total length, 53.76&#8243; wheelbase <\/span> <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-pros-cons\">\n<div><strong class=\"sub-title\">Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pro-list\">\n<li class=\"icon\">Super solid and sturdy build quality<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">Lots of carrying capacity for people and cargo<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">Powerful motor and good range battery<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">Easy to add accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div><strong class=\"sub-title\">Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"con-list\">\n<li class=\"icon\">No suspension<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">Kickstand rattles when driving<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"show-more-new icon i-chevron-down-solid\">Expand<\/button> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No winning ad found for zone: native in content! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"radwagon-4-design-and-build-quality\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RadWagon_4_Design_and_Build_Quality\"><\/span> RadWagon 4 Design and Build Quality <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rad Power RadWagon 4 on a grassy hill.\/\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg?resize=1200%2C799&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":240} --><\/p>\n<p> The first thing I noticed about the RadWagon 4 is how sturdy it feels. The frame is thick, and there are plenty of support bars all over the body. This thing is a tank. The build quality made me feel immediately comfortable about having my 5-year-old ride on the back. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":510} --><\/p>\n<p> I happened to like the industrial vibes of the RadWagon 4\u2019s design. Even without touching the bike, you can tell it&#8217;s super solid just by looking at it. The RadWagon 4 comes in three colors: orange, white, and black. Listen, if you want a bike that grabs attention and gets comments from onlookers, go for the orange. The shape alone stands out, but adding the vibrant orange makes people <em>really <\/em>take notice. <\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":930} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p> Speaking of the shape, as you\u2019ve probably noticed, the RadWagon 4 is not a typical bike. The technical term for this style is a \u201clongtail\u201d bike, which just means it has two wheels and a longer rear. The distance between the tires on the RadWagon is 53.76 inches, whereas, on a regular bike, it would likely be between 39 and 43 inches. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":355} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rad Power RadWagon 4 from the rear.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384107_350_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384107_350_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg?resize=1200%2C799&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":595} --><\/p>\n<p> The RadWagon 4 doesn\u2019t have typical tires, either. Rad Power has equipped the bike with custom 22-inch tires that are 3 inches wide. The smaller tires help keep the center of gravity and the overall length of the bike down, but it\u2019s still about 10 to 12 inches longer than a regular bike. I didn\u2019t notice the extra length when driving around, but I definitely did when parking it at public bike racks and putting it in the back of my truck\u2014which made the 77-pound weight very apparent. <\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":1106} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p> The frame is designed to fit people from 5\u20191\u201d to 6\u20194\u201d. I\u2019m 6\u20194\u201d, so I obviously found the bike very easy to get on, but the 24-inch standover height should be low enough for most people. Once you step over, the telescoping seatpost allows even giants like myself to find a comfortable sitting height. The handlebars can also very easily be adjusted with a single lever, which I never want to live without again. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":455} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rad Power RadWagon 4 bike seat and tube.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384108_709_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384108_709_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg?resize=1200%2C799&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":695} --><\/p>\n<p> The stock seat on the RadWagon 4 was okay, but I wanted to replace it with the seat on my regular bike. Unfortunately, I discovered that the telescoping design makes the seat post tube narrower at the seat, so it\u2019s not easily swappable with other bike seats. <\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":961} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p> The other thing I don\u2019t love about the frame\u2014and this is the biggest negative for the RadWagon\u2014is the lack of suspension. The 3-inch wide tires help cushion some of the impact, but it\u2019s very noticeable that there\u2019s no suspension anywhere on this bike. You can feel it as the pedaler and maybe even more so as a passenger on the back. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":365} --><\/p>\n<p> One small gripe is the kickstand when folded up. Whenever you hit a bump, the kickstand swings down a bit and audibly rattles. I\u2019d like it to be more securely in place (a problem that <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1034753207\/standkeeper-for-radwagon-4\">people with 3D printers have solved<\/a>). All in all, this is a beast of a bike. I\u2019m very impressed with Rad Power\u2019s build quality and design. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":707} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":707} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"radwagon-4-cargo-amp-passengers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RadWagon_4_Cargo_Passengers\"><\/span> RadWagon 4 Cargo &amp; Passengers <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rad Power RadWagon 4 front basket.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384108_292_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384108_292_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":947} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p> Let\u2019s talk about what this bike is really designed for\u2014haulin\u2019. The entire bike\u2019s max carrying capacity is 350 pounds, and the rear deck alone is rated for 120 pounds. Rad Power <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radpowerbikes.com\/collections\/accessories\/current-model-compatibility_radwagon-4\">offers a number of accessories<\/a> that will help you take advantage of those limits. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":285} --><\/p>\n<p> For carrying cargo, there are several baskets and racks to choose from, which can be securely mounted to the frame on either the front or back. That&#8217;s one of my favorite things about the RadWagon 4\u2014all the mounting holes that can be used for accessories make the bike feel modular. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":578} --><\/p>\n<p> For passengers, there are seat cushions for the rear deck, deck boards and pegs for their feet, and a secondary handlebar that can be added on. You can also mount child seats to the frame, and Rad Power even sells a \u201cCaboose\u201d that wraps around the rear deck for more hand-holds. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":870} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":870,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":true,\"countRemainingForInjection\":30,\"nextBlockCount\":240,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":true,\"nextCount\":1110} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":900} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rad Power RadWagon 4 with a child on the back\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384109_231_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384109_231_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg?resize=1200%2C799&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":210} --><\/p>\n<p> For most of the 50+ miles I put on the RadWagon, I had a passenger on the back with me. Usually, that was my 5-year-old, which the bike barely noticed. The bike is definitely more wobbly with a full-grown adult on the back\u2014no surprise with the 120-pound rear deck capacity\u2014but it worked surprisingly well. Just be extra, extra careful if you do this. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":574} --><\/p>\n<p> Hauling cargo is a piece of cake compared to hauling people. As mentioned, there are mounting points all over the bike. You can trick out the RadWagon with baskets and bags galore if you really want to be able to carry a lot of stuff. Plus, Rad Power offers a full-on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radpowerbikes.com\/collections\/accessories\/products\/rad-trailer?variant=39580464808032\">trailer<\/a> for even more cargo capacity. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":881} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":881,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":true,\"countRemainingForInjection\":19,\"nextBlockCount\":240,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":true,\"nextCount\":1121} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":900} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":8,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":8,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Showing a close up of the Rad Power RadWagon 4 kickstand\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384109_640_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384109_640_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg?resize=1200%2C799&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":8,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":8,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":8,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":221} --><\/p>\n<p> I knocked the kickstand for being a little wobbly when driving, but it\u2019s extremely stable when folded down and holding the bike up. A stable stand is absolutely necessary when you\u2019re loading up the bike with groceries or a passenger is getting on the back\u2014especially if that passenger is a small child who is too excited to wait for you to be ready. The RadWagon\u2019s kickstand passed with flying colors in this regard. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":8,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":8,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":8,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":663} --><\/p>\n<p> Everything I said earlier about this bike feeling like a beast is especially evident when it comes to cargo and passengers. I never felt like I was carrying more than the bike could handle\u2014even with two full-grown adults. Rad Power talks about the RadWagon in the same vein as a minivan, but it actually feels more like an SUV. <\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":8,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":8,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":8,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":998} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":9,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":9,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":8,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":9,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":9,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":9,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"radwagon-4-performance-speed-and-range\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RadWagon_4_Performance_Speed_and_Range\"><\/span> RadWagon 4 Performance, Speed, and Range <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Showing the Rad Power RadWagon 4 digital display used for speed and distance\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384110_204_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384110_204_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg?resize=1200%2C799&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":9,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":9,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":9,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":240} --><\/p>\n<p> The RadWagon 4 is classified as a \u201cClass 2\u201d electric bike. This means it has a throttle, pedal assist, and a max speed of 20MPH. You can cruise without pedaling or get some help when you <em>are <\/em>pedaling. It\u2019s your choice. You\u2019re more than welcome to pedal faster than 20 MPH manually, but the motor will not go beyond that limit. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":9,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":9,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":9,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":592} --><\/p>\n<p> If you\u2019ve never used a bike with pedal assist, it\u2019s basically like having super strength. When you start pedaling, the motor kicks in to help, and it stops when you stop. There are five levels of pedal assist, controlled by buttons on the left handle. Level five will get you up to that 20MPH top speed very quickly, while level one still requires a good amount of effort on your part. Level three was a sweet spot for me. I felt like I was still really pedaling, but it required very little effort. Level four and five are super helpful when going up hills and carrying a lot of weight. <\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":9,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":9,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":9,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":1193} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":10,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":10,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":9,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rad Power RadWagon 4 controls.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384111_609_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384111_609_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg?resize=1200%2C799&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pedal Assist controls \/ Shifter and Throttle<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":10,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":10,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":10,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":240} --><\/p>\n<p> The throttle is on the right handle\u2014activated by twisting down\u2014and I found it particularly useful for getting started from a dead stop (especially when crossing roads). Using the throttle will drain the battery quicker than pedal assist, though, so I used it sparingly. Sometimes, you just don\u2019t want to pedal. It\u2019s nice to have that option. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":10,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":10,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":10,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":607} --><\/p>\n<p> Speaking of battery, the RadWagon has a 672Wh battery powering the 750W direct drive hub motor. The motor had no trouble helping me up some pretty steep hills, even with another adult on the back. Of course, the more weight you carry, the more you\u2019re taxing the battery. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":10,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":10,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":10,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":885} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":885,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":true,\"countRemainingForInjection\":15,\"nextBlockCount\":240,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":true,\"nextCount\":1125} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":10,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":10,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":10,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":900} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":11,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":11,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":10,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Showing the Rad Power RadWagon 4 battery with a key inserted\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384111_920_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384111_920_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg?resize=1200%2C799&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":11,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":11,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":11,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":225} --><\/p>\n<p> Rad Power says the RadWagon 4\u2019s range is between 24 and 45 miles, but there are a ton of variables at play. In my testing, I was able to get around 25 miles on a charge. That was almost exclusively with someone else on the back and using level three or four of pedal assist. I could easily see myself getting close to the 45-mile rating if I was riding alone, just running daily errands. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":11,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":11,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":11,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":620} --><\/p>\n<p> All of this information\u2014pedal assist level, battery level, distance, and speed\u2014is easily glanceable on an LCD mounted on the handlebars. It\u2019s big and was easy to read in direct sunlight. As an added bonus, you can use the display\u2019s USB port to charge a phone or other device while driving. <\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":11,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":11,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":11,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":935} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":12,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":12,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":11,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p> It should also be mentioned that you really don\u2019t want to drive the RadWagon without some help from the motor. I ran out of juice once when I was testing how long the battery would last, and it\u2019s <em>significantly <\/em>more difficult without any assistance. As mentioned, this is a heavy bike. Don\u2019t get stranded without a charge. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":12,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":12,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":12,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":341} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":12,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":12,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":12,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":341} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-buy-the-rad-power-radwagon-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_Rad_Power_RadWagon_4\"><\/span> Should You Buy the Rad Power RadWagon 4? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"An orange Rad Power RadWagon 4 standing in front of a lake\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384111_858_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384111_858_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg?resize=1200%2C799&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":12,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":12,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":12,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":581} --><\/p>\n<p> One thing I haven\u2019t talked about yet is pricing. Electric bikes are not cheap, and electric cargo bikes tend to be even more expensive. The full price of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radpowerbikes.com\/products\/radwagon-electric-cargo-bike#overview\">RadWagon 4<\/a> is $1,999, but it regularly drops below that. Back in August, it was on sale for $1,799, and it will occasionally go as low as $1,499. That\u2019s an excellent price if you can snag it. <\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":12,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":12,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":12,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":944} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":13,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":13,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":12,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p> I\u2019m not about to tell you that dropping over $1K on a bike is no big deal, but I think it\u2019s important to put it into context. While you can certainly use it for leisure\u2014it <em>is <\/em>very fun to drive\u2014the RadWagon 4 is a utility bike. You\u2019re most likely buying it to replace some of the trips you make with your car. In the long run, you can make up for the cost by saving gas and general wear and tear on your vehicle. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":13,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":13,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":13,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":443} --><\/p>\n<p> Of course, the utility of a bike like the RadWagon 4 depends on where you live. A lot of the places I regularly visit live in a sort of \u201cpurgatory\u201d zone. It would take too long to walk, but they\u2019re also too far away for a comfortable bike ride\u2014I don\u2019t want to be sweaty and out of breath when I arrive. The RadWagon 4 perfectly solves both of those problems, and I found myself hopping on the bike more than I thought I would. <\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":13,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":13,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":13,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":901} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":14,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":14,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":13,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":900,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p> The RadWagon 4 is not perfect, but when most of the competition costs the same, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/yubabikes.com\/cargobikestore\/yuba-spicy-curry\/\">up to three times more<\/a>, my small gripes get even smaller. If you\u2019re interested in trying to drive your vehicle less, this is a reliable and enjoyable way to do it. I didn\u2019t want to say it, but I have to admit, the Rad Power RadWagon 4 is indeed <em>rad<\/em>. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":14,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":14,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":14,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":347} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card scroll-offset tag large no-badge active-content \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"f49e-4087-9edf6142295c\">\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rad Power RadWagon 4\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.png?resize=1000%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\">  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<div class=\"display-card-badge-custom\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-field=\"badge-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384106_697_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"> <\/div>\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"> Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4 <\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-description\">The RadWagon 4 is an cargo e-bike perfect for picking up groceries or taking the kids to school. It has a low center of gravity for a stable ride and is built like a tank.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways The RadWagon 4 is an electric cargo bike designed for hauling cargo and passengers, making it suitable for replacing a car for daily errands. The bike has a sturdy build quality and a low center of gravity, ensuring a stable and secure ride. With its powerful motor and good-range battery, the RadWagon 4 &#8230; <a title=\"I Ended My Friendship With My Car\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/i-ended-my-friendship-with-my-car\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about I Ended My Friendship With My Car\">\u0625\u0642\u0631\u0623 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0632\u064a\u062f<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":44776,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[79],"class_list":["post-44775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cutting-edge","tag-cutting-edge"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1725384112_I-Ended-My-Friendship-With-My-Car.jpg?fit=2100%2C1399&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44775","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44775"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44775\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44775"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44775"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44775"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}