Hi, newbie here. I plan to eventually get two e-bikes, one like the Radster Trail, which I won't be able to take with me, and one which I could pack easily to fit in a small SUV (Honda CRV, no tow package).

The Rad Expand 5 Plus ticks all my "want" boxes for a portable bike except for size and weight of the rider. I'm 5'11" and my weight is ~255 lbs. That's quite a bit more than the rating. Does this mean I'll break it soon if I tried it?

Because of this, I may go with the bigger bike first (to ride from home) and see how much weight I can sustainably lose to get down near the weight limit for this one.

Thanks in advance for your answers.