Hi Kevin,

I am also a newbie that bought a RadRunner in March before the lockdown.

Yes you are right, at the level of money you are willing to spend the RadRunner Plus should be a more value and versatile bike (for $200 there are NO off the shelve 7 speed cassette and front fork you can fit for the regular RadRunner, nor for any other bicycle); more capable with the 7 speed cassette and the front shock will surely give you bit more comfort. If I were to make the decision again, I will probably go for the Plus. Nevertheless, I bought the RadRunner for its scooter like style and passenger capability, not much of the dynamic ability. I was comparing it to the super73 ebikes and found the RadRunner more appealing due to the peddle travel difference coz I do want the exercise.

When comparing to other regular style bike, the RadRunner is not very efficient in terms of riding position and the single speed nature. but the package is cheaper, more appealing to my taste and overall acceptable for my commute.

Keep one thing in mind, the front saddle of the RadRunner (probably the plus as well) is quite harsh to most people's bump and I have upgraded that to a more comfortable gel seat to cope with my commute, can't be happier.

Hope i didn't confuse you. Good luck with your decision.

Cheers,
JK

Quote from: Ryan on April 18, 2020, 06:41:01 PM

Quote from: JKRomeo on April 18, 2020, 12:19:21 PM
Hi I live in Seattle bought a RadRunner to do a 14 miles commute. It's doable and I enjoyed my time on the saddle. That said climbing hills weren't that easy and got smoked by any bikes that have more than one speed. Still I love my RadRunner and look forward to future mods and improvements.

Awesome! Welcome to the forum. What pedal assist do you find yourself using up the hills? I like the simplicity of the single speed but we have some pretty big hills by us and it's nice having the gears.

Pedal assist 2 is my choice to keep the exercise level. I find level one assist being too weak to go over simple slope and level three too much for most things except step hill. Be curious with how the RadRunner Plus will do, probably more versatile with the 7 speed and front shock.

Hi I live in Seattle bought a RadRunner to do a 14 miles commute. It's doable and I enjoyed my time on the saddle. That said climbing hills weren't that easy and got smoked by any bikes that have more than one speed. Still I love my RadRunner and look forward to future mods and improvements.