Name: RadExpand™ 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike
Brand: Rad Power Bikes
SKU: 103-00056
Price: 1899.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (80 reviews)

Right side view of a RadExpand 5 Plus electric folding bike in slate blue

Right side view of a RadExpand 5 Plus electric folding bike in stone tan

Top Speed

20 mph

Range

60+ miles

Power

750W

Payload

315 lb

Warranty

2-year

RadExpand™ 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike

4.5 80 Reviews

$1,899

Ships within 2 business days

Features front suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, turn signals, and retractable pedals for easier storage. For riders 4'10"-5'10"

Select Color: Slate Blue

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2-year warranty

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RadExpand™ 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike

Overview Safety & Quality Specs & Details Reviews

The folding bike. Gone futuristic.

We’ve taken the classic RadExpand folding bike and enhanced it with all-new tech, impressive range, and a collection of features that make it more comfortable, capable, and unique. Tackle tougher terrain with a hydraulic front suspension fork, and enjoy smoother rides wherever you wander with the all-new torque sensor that responds to the way you ride.

Each Piece Intentionally Designed for a Purpose

Comfortable & versatile

Effortlessly traverse city streets, rugged trails, and steep hills. The hydraulic front suspension fork smoothes out your ride, while the responsive torque sensor delivers added power when you pedal harder.

Safety. Expanded.

Whether your ebike’s on the road or stowed away, the Safe Shield Battery features anti-thermal technology for extra protection. And for even safer rides, the RadExpand 5 Plus boasts rear-facing turn signals and fast-acting hydraulic disc brakes.

Take it anywhere

The RadExpand 5 Plus conveniently folds-up for easy storage in cramped apartments, RVs, or the trunk of your car. To save you even more space, we’ve equipped it with new collapsible pedals.

A tech-savvy space saver

This is our most advanced folding bike yet. Cover up to 60 miles per charge, track your stats with a full-color display, and charge your phone when you’re on-the-go.

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Select a feature to explore in detail.

Engineered to Put Safety First

Explore our first-class safety features for all rider types.

Safety Certified

Visibility

All-Weather Support

Secure Rides

Engineered to Put Safety First

Explore our first-class safety features for all rider types.

Raising the bar

All Rad ebikes are either UL Certified or tested by ACT to comply with UL 2849.

This means our bikes and electric systems have undergone rigorous testing to meet safety standards set by UL, a respected third-party organization.

Although U.S. guidelines don’t currently require ebikes to meet UL Certification, we go the extra mile to ensure our riders feel safe in the saddle. UL Certification, we go the extra mile to ensure our riders feel safe in the saddle.

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All eyes on you

All 2024 models feature a bright 200 lumen headlight for safer night riding and dual turn signals that let cars, pedestrians, and fellow cyclists know your next move.

Ride rain or shine

This ebike is built to handle the rain. With industry-leading IPX6 weather-protection, they can withstand high-pressure, heavy water splashes. And for added safety, they’re equipped with hydraulic disc brakes to ensure all-weather stopping ability.

Reliability on wheels

Keep the ride going. This model features a bolt-on axle to ensure a strong, safe, and secure wheel system.

Raising the bar

All Rad ebikes are either UL Certified or tested by ACT to comply with UL 2849.

This means our bikes and electric systems have undergone rigorous testing to meet safety standards set by UL, a respected third-party organization.

Although U.S. guidelines don’t currently require ebikes to meet UL Certification, we go the extra mile to ensure our riders feel safe in the saddle. UL Certification, we go the extra mile to ensure our riders feel safe in the saddle.

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All eyes on you

All 2024 models feature a bright 200 lumen headlight for safer night riding and dual turn signals that let cars, pedestrians, and fellow cyclists know your next move.

Ride rain or shine

This ebike is built to handle the rain. With industry-leading IPX6 weather-protection, they can withstand high-pressure, heavy water splashes. And for added safety, they’re equipped with hydraulic disc brakes to ensure all-weather stopping ability.

Reliability on wheels

Keep the ride going. This model features a bolt-on axle to ensure a strong, safe, and secure wheel system.

Specs & Details

Battery

15Ah 720 Wh 15Ah Safe Shield Advanced External Battery, Samsung 50GB or LG M50LT cells, UL certified to UL-2271
Charger

48VDC, 2 Amp Rad Power Bikes smart charger, operates on 100V-240V AC power outlets
Class

Class switchable between 1 and 2. Ships in Class 2 status.
Display

Rad custom color display. See Display section below for details.
Hub Motor

Rear hub 750W, 64 Nm torque
Stated wattage is the manufacturer’s rated power capacity. Actual power-to-ground wattage is under 750W to ensure ebike regulatory compliance and may vary depending on riding conditions.
Lights

Auto-on feature
Front: ~50 lumens LED headlight with built-in reflector Rear: Integrated taillight with brake light
Pedal Assist

Torque sensor, 5 PAS Levels, plus a zero assist option
Range

Estimated 20-60 miles per charge
Throttle

Half twist throttle
UL Status

UL Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271
USB Ports

One USB-C port, located on display

Batteries come with a universal key that can be used to lock and unlock the battery to your ebike. Please note that universal keys are not unique to your ebike battery and may work with a variety of locks, including on other Rad ebikes. Universal keys do not offer the highest level of security compared to dedicated or unique key locks. We do not recommend leaving your battery affixed to your ebike in public unattended as it may pose a risk of battery theft.

Bell

Yes
Brake System

Hydraulic Disc, Gemma GA-1000B
Brake Pads

Brake Pads
Brake Rotors

180mm x 2.3mm
Crank Set

48T with dual sided chain ring cover, 170mm crank arms
Derailleur

7-Speed Shimano
Fenders

Full coverage front and rear fenders
Fork

Exsho STRONG-C hydraulic suspension fork, 50mm travel, bolt-on axle
Frame

Aluminum
Freewheel/Cassette

7-speed freewheel, 14-32T
Gearing

1x7 speed
Grips

Ergonomic rubber comfort grips
Handlebar

Aluminum, 680 mm wide
Kickstand

Side mounted, adjustable angle kickstand
Pedals

Composite platform, CrMo axle with reflectors, standard 9/16" x 20 TPI threading, folding
Rear Rack

Integrated, 59 lb (27 kg) carrying capacity
Saddle

Padded flat touring saddle with shallow anatomic cut-out, wide contoured sides
Seatpost

390 mm x 27.2 mm
Seatpost Clamp

31.8 mm
Shifter

Shimano 7-speed thumb shifter
Stem

Folding stem raiser with 45mm A-Head stem
Tires

CST BFT 20" x 4.0", e-bike rated with puncture-resistant liner and reflective strip

To ensure uninterrupted shipping, some parts may differ from those listed. Rest assured, our engineers rigorously test each component to guarantee quality and compatibility.

Rider Heights

4'10"-5'10" (147-178 cm)
Bike Weight

72.5 lb (32.9 kg), 62.5 lb (28.3 kg) with battery removed
Payload

315 lb, 225 lb max rider weight
Rear Rack Payload

59 lb (27 kg)
Folded Dimensions

29"H x 25"W x 41"L
Handlebar Height

43.5" (110.4 cm)
Reach

17.9" (455 mm)
Seat Height

From ground: 31" - 38" (78.7 - 96.5 cm)
From pedal bottom stroke: 26" - 33" (66 - 84 cm)
Standover Height

16.5" (41.9 cm)
Stepover Height

16" (40.6 cm)
Total Length

68" (172.7 cm)
Wheelbase

44.5" (113 cm)
Seat Tube Length

14.2" (360 mm)

Bike inseam sizing chart (Inches)

24 - 26"

26 - 33"

33+"

You will not be able to ride the bike comfortably.

You will be able to pedal and stand over the frame comfortably.

Your legs may be too long to get full leg extension when pedaling.

What to Measure

Your “bike inseam” — or inside leg length — is the distance between your body where it sits on your bike saddle and the ground.

It’s typically an inch or two longer than the length of your trousers, but measure to be sure.

You’ll use this number on the chart to get a feel for how the different models will fit you.

How to Measure

Gather the tools needed:

Medium-width hardcover book
Tape measure
A wall you can stand against
A trusted friend or relative

Wearing your regular riding shoes and with your back to the wall, stand with your feet spread so there is about 7 inches between them - this is about the distance apart your feet would be when straddling a bike with your feet on the ground (standover height).

Place a hardcover book against the wall with the spine of the book facing upward. Slide the book upwards towards your groin until it is solidly against your body. This may be a bit awkward, but is way more comfortable — and safer! — than trying to ride a bike that is too big.

If you have a buddy helping you, get them to measure from the floor to the top of the book spine while you hold the book in place. If you’re going it alone, carefully hold the book in place and measure from the ground to the top of the book spine.

Class level

Choose speed settings for your ride:
Class 1: up to 20 mph, throttle only works while pedaling.
Class 2: up to 20 mph while pedaling or throttling.
Speedometer

Fast and Curious? The speedometer will tell you your current speed.
Odometer

Track the distance you’ve racked up, either by trip or through the bike’s entire lifespan.
Estimated remaining range

Is it time to recharge? To help you keep track, this displays your remaining battery life in either percentage or remaining miles.
Trip time

Did your trip feel like it was just half an hour, or did time fly by? This display will show you the time you spend on each outing. Be sure to reset your trip odometer before a ride you want to track.
Pedal assist level

The higher the number, the more the motor will boost you when you pedal. This shows what level you’re on, from 0 to 5.
Motor watts

Check out how much power the motor is supplying at any given time.
Headlight, tail light, and rear turn signals

It’s always a bright idea to make sure your lights are on and operating.

Note: Rear turn signals can be manually turned off or will turn off automatically two minutes into use.
USB charge indicator

Charging your device? This will confirm if your phone (or tablet, or smartwatch, or headphones, or …) is getting the juice it needs.