![]() Here at EBR, we prefer hydraulic disc brakes for stopping power, but the mechanical brakes on the Expand 5 performed better than the average. ![]() There’s even an LCD display upgrade available. And the LED display is easy to use and easy to see in the sunlight. The power comes from Rad’s historically reliable rear hub motor, which safely accelerates at predictable levels. This provides better control and creates more stable handling. One of the new changes we welcome are the wider 660 mm handlebars and 6.9” rise now featured on the Expand 5. Smooth, reliable shifting is delivered to the 14-tooth to 34-tooth rear cassette gearing and MicroShift 7-speed mechanical shift unit. The Expand 5 enables you to explore dirt roads as well as pavement and gravel, with its 20” x 4” fat tires – a key feature not always found on other folding electric e-bikes. Part of the allure of having a folding e-bike, is the ability to take this bike almost anywhere to explore. The 14 amp-hour/672 watt-hour battery, provides enough energy to power the motor for up to 40 miles between charges. Power is delivered from the proof-tested 750-watt motor that dishes out predictable doses of acceleration that never surprises you, nor makes you feel like the bike is out of control. Rad began building folding e-bikes in 2015, and the Expand 5 is their fifth iteration of this model, so they have a lot of experience in designing, building and selling folding e-bikes. When choosing a folding e-bike, product longevity is important to consider. Rad Power Bikes’ Rad Expand 5 is our choice for best Class 2 folding e-bike in 2023.
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