Cargo Bike Roundup - Under $2,500 Test - Rad Power, Lectric and Aventon #ebike #cargobike #ebikelife

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We bring these electric cargo bikes head-to-head to decide which is the best deal for you. All three of these bikes have a 750w motor and are considered long-tail cargo bikes.

The Aventon and Lectric both share 20" wheels and a shorter wheelbase, while the Rad Power has 22" wheels and is noticeably longer. All of these bikes have many of the same accessories available to them, and the Lectric even has a dual battery option.

Is a cargo bike in your future? What are you looking for when looking at a cargo bike? Let us know in the comments.

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[joeargyle]

Good reviews. I really like the Aventon, but I kinda feel like they glossed over some of the Lectric advantages. They talked endlessly about the physical length of the Rad but the power, speed, & mileage differences between the three (more important factors to me) weren't really compared. There was also a lot said about the accessories available for the Rad. The lectric certainly has just as many.

They also made an error when discussing classifications. The Aventon and Rad are class 2 machines (20mph max speed). The Lectric is delivered using a 20 mph beginner mode but it is a true class 3 bike. The mode can be changed in the menu system to enable class 3 performance. (28 mph). If you want to go further/faster the Lectric is probably the better option.

Range PA1:
Rad - 40 miles
Aventon - 50 miles
Lectric - 150 miles

[Crossbearer]

The Xpedition's price point, looks, durability, and speed sold me. I have 250 miles on the bike so far. I commute back and forth to work and put in 50 miles a week on a route mixed with roads, paved bike trails, several hills, and long upgrades. If I push it hard, I can make it to work, five miles one way, in about fifteen to seventeen minutes. I love that I can get as much of a leg workout as I want. Taking my time, using pedal assist 2, I can make it to work in about twenty to twenty-four minutes. The only thing I wish they would upgrade is to add a rear brake and turn signal light. Highly recommend it, especially if you are transporting precious cargo, like grandchildren, on our paved walking/bike trail. Nice review!

[Janchimera]

I would def mention the higher speeds of the lectric as that's what personally sold me on it. The flexibility to go 28mph when I'm not carrying my kid and then go slower when I do have cargo is nice. The higher weight capacity and speed makes it the best in terms of 'utility'. But I would have picked the aventon if those factors were not as important to me.

[Ctrey]

The fact that you can get the Lectric XPedition Dual Battery for a more affordable price seems like a no brainer to me. Then you can use the money you're saving to buy all the accessories you need. But I do have to admit the Aventon from a looks standpoint is pretty nice.

[waydegardner]

With the current Black Friday sale on the Abound ($1599) and another $500 in free accessories it was a matter of bang for your buck. Found a $75 coupon to boot. I don’t need 150 mile range when shopping is >3 mi. away. Panniers, cargo rack, front basket, seating for the grandkid. Class 2 vs class 3 for a non commuter is fine. Great review.

[johnstack]

Also, weight is a big factor. The Lectric is the lightest at 68 pounds with one battery. You are really going to notice the weight if you have to lift the bike up steps, like the front steps going into your house for example.

[dresmart]

Finally a awesome YT Channel review with the 3x Best Cargo eBikes ( affordable )in the World! Maybe could add the Addmotor M81 ebike to this great review! Unfortunaly here in EU, we only have 250W Radwagon for sale, but the power and price is ridiculous. Congrats!!

[zilfondel]

Just bought a Radwagon today, its a great bike. Super stable, lots of power, going to be riding with my 4 year old on the back. Also was on sale $1600.

[Mainstayjay]

I'm going to be ordering the Lectric offering. Mostly due to it having a dual battery option. I own an Aventon Level, the Step Through model and that has been excellent. A year and a half of ownership, 8, 500 miles ridden with no major breakdown. From other videos that I have seen, the Abound appears to be locked to 20mph top speed whereas the Xpedition can be unlocked for Class 3 speeds. If I am riding alone I definitely want 28mph top speed. So Class 3 capability and a dual battery option is why I want Lectric's offering. The Abound is a better looking bike though, in my opinion.

[KeepNashvilleFriendly]

CORRECTION 15:48 “They all have the same class rating…”

The Abound is limited to class 2 and I’ve read that anything above 20mph with the Abound approaches ghost pedaling territory. I SO wish the Abound were class three. I’ll not always be carrying a passenger or cargo and feel safer being able to better keep up with traffic.

The class two rating is (unfortunately) a deal killer for me. Otherwise, an Abound would be in my garage.

[xieulong]

The long chain on the Rad Wagon without a tensioner is a no sell to me.

[jamesbonham]

I have an Abound on order, it’s UL certified which is important to me as I live in a Condo so need to be cautious, also I have a dealer in town where I can get it serviced.

[fbaqueda]

I own the radpower wagon4 and I agree its a fun bike. But after 500 miles of me riding it to haul my two kids Im getting rid of it. There are two things that are a deal braker for me. The brakes suck, cant believe they put mechanical disc brakes on such a heavy bike that is meant to carry kids. Second its quick release on the front wheel. I get it they wanted to make it convenient to change a flat. But I constantly find myself readjusting it so that the rotors dont rub. Which leads me to the question what happens when you put a lot of braking force? Like in an emergency? Is the QR going to brake and the wheel fall off? So not secure enough for my liking. I just bought an aventon and considered the lectric but I could buy the aventon through a bike shop so if anything goes wrong I can go back to them. My experience with customer service with RadPower was also bad. I get it with these bikes you should be able to work on them yourself or find a shop to build a relationship with. RadPower told me to replace a bad fuse on the battery myself, I would've done it but this happened the day I unpacked it. Had to threaten to return it before they shipped me new fuses. Like the reviewers say the fit and finish is much better on the other two. Better quality components and safer, particularly the price to value ratio of the aventon is good. Yes RadPower has much more accessories, but they are all of cheap quality as well, I have must of them. Hopefully RadPower starts selling bikes with more quality components into their products that also prioritize safety.

[chrisE]

Looks like Rad's reign is coming to an end. I just bought a Rad Expand 5 and it will do the job I was looking for but it is a low value offering compared to something like the Lectric XP 3.0. I hope torque sensing becomes more popular with these rear hub motor bikes- I can't imagine it adds more than $100 to the cost of an ebike at scale.

[jpperry]

Great comparison video! I have the XPedition and regret not test riding the Abound for the torque sensor and suspension. I'm not happy with the unchangeable PAS levels and how the cadence sensor surges the motor on/off.

[billfitzpatrick]

The Lectric's longer range and higher speed, I would think would be huge for a cargo bike where range and speed equals cash for someone making deliveries, and that's mainly what these bikes were made for, making money! Other than that the the Rad is good if your taller and the Aventon is good if you need a pretty CARGO bike!

[Waltkat]

Too bad the AiPAS A6 wasn't included in this comparison. It is closely related to the Lectric but with significant improvements such as front suspension fork and improved battery placement for better balance. At $1, 600 it's a definite bargain. The biggest negative thing about all of these bikes though is the hub motor. A cargo bike is expected to carry a lot of weight so the ability to make use of the gear cluster by the motor on hills is a huge advantage. Mid drives can do that plus they can produce more low end torque than a hub drive of similar wattage. Unfortunately, cargo bikes with mid drives cost at least double what any of these bikes cost which puts them out of my budget range, hence my interest in the AiPAS A6.

[williamwiese]

Absolutely a great video guys, I'm a tall guy and the Rad power meets my needs. Thank you for this great video! 🔥👌

[corvettestories]

Ordered the Aventon after test riding it (this was before seeing this review). Got tired of firing up the my truck every time I needed to go 2 miles down the road. Looking forward to this being a wise decision (meaning I hope it doesn't suck!) Thanks for doing the review. I was looking at all 3 of these bikes.

[M.R...]

I ordered the lectric xpedition and it never turned on. It was such a nightmare to get my money back