Rad 4 car1/17/2024 ![]() ![]() The double telescope action on the RadWagon's seatpipe makes it unusually adjustable, and although my wife needed to collapse both halves entirely, I only needed to extend the top section when I rode. ![]() We opted for the Large frame on the RadWagon 4, which accommodated both my long-legged 5-foot-11 height and my wife's short-legged 5-foot-6 height-but if we had it to do over again, we'd select the Medium frame instead. Those speeds are now achievable with casual-to-moderate effort over very long distances, even with 100+ pounds of cargo on board. Both its acceleration and top speed are still solidly within the higher end of "normal bicycle" territory-but they're at the higher end of a sprint. With power assist, the RadWagon 4 is a pretty powerful bike, but it's not a terrifying speed demon even on full power. As with any cargo bike, you do need to pay extra attention to working your way through the gears without "mashing"-but it doesn't feel as punishing as our Madsen, which I have affectionately nicknamed the Pain Train. If you're a fit and experienced cargo bicyclist, the RadWagon 4 is downright easy, even without the power assist. ![]() If you're a moderately fit and experienced bicyclist, the RadWagon 4 is entirely manageable even without the power assist. That's roughly double the weight of my usual daily rider-a Specialized Roll upright cruiser-but no heavier than the unpowered Madsen cargo bike we've used for hauling kids and groceries alike for years. I have rented from RAD at Auckland airport, and had a great experience being picked up on time from my overseas flight, being upgraded to a new vehicle and drop off in Northland was seamless on a one way hire. Even with the motor completely disabled, the RadWagon 4 handles and feels like a high-quality bike-albeit a heavy one, at 76.7 pounds unloaded. Re: Be Wary of Rent A Dent (RAD) Car Hire 4 years ago. ![]()
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