Maximum loading capacity on the bike is a generous 275, making it versatile for a number of uses. In the front there is an option for a frame bolted front rack so it wont tip or shift as you are steering the bike. On the down tube, there are bottle cage bosses mounted out of the way at the bottom that you could even use for a mini pump or a folding lock. The rear rack is well designed for Rad Power Bikes official accessories, or your own via bungie loops, hangers for panniers, window for Yepp! Child seat, or even threaded eyelets for mounting bigger racks. A lot of configurability is built into the RadCity. Some other nice features include non locking ergonomic grips, an integrated bell, Wellgo aluminum alloy platform pedals, prxowheel crank arm, slap guard on the right chain stay, and some cool badges and logos. One thing they did add to the brakes though are these conical washers on the mounting points which make it even easier to adjust and also bring down some of that bake squeaking that we all have to deal with from time to time. That is a bit of a tradeoff there, it would have been nice to see some hydraulic disc brakes since you have to squeeze a little harder to get the mechanical brakes to stop effectively, however, Rad Power points out that mechanical brakes keep maintenance costs down and are easier to adjust which is true. For stopping power, the RadCity comes with 180mm mechanical Tektro Aries disc brakes. Plastic fenders are included along with rubber mud flaps which helps alleviate toe strikes. The front suspension is a SR Suntour spring fork both with hydraulic lockout and preload adjustment settings. Other changes include reflective sidewall tire striping, and custom Kenda K-Shield puncture resistant tires. On the rear light, you have a flashing mode and the ability to function as an active break light, getting brighter as you press on the brakes. The front light is a Spanninga Axendo and features an active daylight sensor. I am excited to see a fully battery integrated front and rear lights. You also get a 46 tooth chain ring up front. A good upgrade to the bike is the nickel plated DNP freewheel which not only shifts smoothly, but will hold up better over time. The drivetrain received an update with a 7 speed 11-34 tooth freewheel which is a lot better than 14-28, giving you a wider range of gears to pedal through. The high step version looses its color options (now only comes in a dark silver with gray and orange accents), and gains a little weight (2lbs to be exact) at 63lbs. New for 2019 is an adjustable angle stem with mid-rise handlebar, unlike the step through which features cruiser style swept-back handlebar. If you have seen this bike before, then the first thing you notice is some of the recent features. This commuter bike is one of Rad Power’s most popular products, as it can be configured to fit a wide range of needs coming in both a 16” and 19” frame. Rad Power Bikes has updated their RadCity high step bike for 2019 and they were kind enough to invite us up to Seattle this year to review their offerings. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased, this video and written review are not meant to be an endorsement of RAD products. This in-depth review was sponsored by Rad Power Bikes. To run the forums, host the website, and travel, I charge a universal service fee for my reviews.
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