Today we’re reviewing the RagWagon 4, a long tail cargo electric bike from Rad Power
that’s perfect for taking your kids on a ride, or hauling groceries and other cargo.
In this video, we’ll be taking a close look at the RadWagon 4, testing the bike with kids,
cargo, and looking at the different specs, features, and mentioning a couple drawbacks.
We’ll also show you some of the best accessories that you should know about for this cargo ebike.
We’ll put links to the best price and deals on the RadWagon 4 eBike, so be sure to check
the links in the description along with all the accessories we featured in this video.
The RadWagon 4 is available from Rad Power’s website and has a starting price of $2,000
and you can choose between 3 different colors - orange, black or white.
For shipping and setup, you can choose to have your bike shipped and assemble it yourself,
or have it assembled and pick it up at a local bike shop for an extra $200.
They even have a mobile service available in certain cities through VeloFix,
which will deliver the bike fully assembled for $250.
We chose to get ours shipped and assemble it ourselves. It ships in a large box,
and inside you’ll find the bike neatly packaged. For assembly, you’ll need to
install the handlebar, front wheel, and the front mud flaps. It’s pretty straightforward,
and RadPower has a great installation video that shows you how to do it step by step.
For the design of the RadWagon 4, it features an aluminum frame with quality welds throughout.
The wheels are 22” inches in diameter and 3 inches wide,
which allows for a lower center of gravity and helps overall balance of the bike.
The seat has a telescoping seatpost, which allows the seat to go either really low
or much higher up, so it’s good for riders as short as 5’1 and as tall as 6’4.
We also really like the sweptback handlebars,
which are quickly adjustable to different heights and angles by lifting a lever.
This makes it perfect to switch it up for different riders on the go.
Looking at specs, the RadWagon 4 has a 750 watt motor built-in to the rear wheel.
For top speed, it can get up to 20mph, and has plenty of power so you’ll be able to climb hills
without an issue. The bike gives you up to 5 pedal assist modes, which you can change
using the up/down buttons on the left. You also have a Shimano 7 speed shifter and derailleur
outfitted on the bike. To accelerate, you can also use the Twist throttle on the right hand side,
and it’s live from the start– so you don’t need to pedal if you don’t want to.
For brakes, the RadWagon 4 has Tektro mechanical disc brakes in the front
and rear, which you can count on to bring you to a quick stop.
The battery is a 48v pack with 672 watt hours, and it’s located on the front of
the frame. You can easily remove the battery with a key lock, to bring it
inside to charge– which plugs into a standard wall outlet and takes 4-6 hours to charge.
For range, you can get between 25-45 miles per charge, which is dependent on how much cargo
you’re carrying and how fast you ride, and how much pedal assist or throttle you use. The max
payload of the RadWagon 4 is up to 350lb, which is a good amount of weight to carry.
Looking at the cargo area of the bike, the base model comes with just the wood
deck. But you have a bunch of different configurations and accessories you can add
to customize your wagon. For passengers, you can add Deckpads, running boards,
or the Caboose which gives additional stability and security for your kiddos or cargo.
Loading up your kids, you place the bike up on the kickstand–
which has 2 legs and is made of steel so it’s super strong.
It’s so steady that it allows the kids to load themselves without worrying about it tipping over.
The kickstand is also spring loaded so it’s quick to engage or fold up.
We got ours with the Running Boards, Caboose, and a deckpad. This allows you
to have one passenger while still having space to fit a crate to load some gear.
RadPower also sells accessories like the Deckhand,
that’s a bicycle like grip for a kid in the rear, or Cargo bags for hauling gear on the sides.
And we even got to test the Conestoga add-on, which attaches to the Caboose
and creates full protection from rain or wind for your passengers. It has front,
back and side windows, which creates visibility in all directions.
The inside has a small mesh pocket, while the outside has a large rear pocket for extra storage.
You even have the ability to fold up the side doors to create more air flow.
Other specs on this bike and added features include the Backlit LCD screen that will
display the battery, speed, odometer, trip distance and the current pedal assist mode you’re
in. There’s also a watt meter so you know how much power you’re using from the battery. They also
include a USB port on the side so you can plug in and charge your phone, which is a nice bonus.
For lights, the RadWagon 4 has both front and rear LED lights. We really like the front headlight
that’s bright, along with the rear that also functions as a brake light. The lights are always
on by default when you turn the bike on, but you can toggle the lights by holding the up arrow.
A few potential drawbacks that we noticed on the RadWagon 4.
First, there’s no suspension- either front or back. So, you’ll definitely feel any large bumps
and cracks in the road… so we recommend sticking to the streets and bike paths.
Also, since the tires are 22” and 3” inches wide, it’s actually a custom size– so tube replacements
will be harder to find so your local bike shop probably won’t have those tubes in stock,
unless they are a RadPower seller. But, you can always buy spare tubes directly from RadPower.
Finally, we think that if you’re planning on using the RadWagon for kids–
the price of the kid carrier for the 2 deck pads, running boards and Caboose
will cost you an extra $379– it’s a little steep. When compared to Radio Flyer’s new
L885 cargo eBike, it has a kid carrier with a dual function design– so you can zip it up
and store cargo in the basket. It’s a little cheaper than Rad Power, with a better design.
So, if you’re interested in checking out different cargo eBike options,
be sure to watch our comparison video on the RadWagon 4 vs Radio Flyer L885, next