![]() During one family outing, my 21-year-old niece got a flat tire on a gravel bike path and she hopped on the back of my bike. I was also able to tote around and drop off larger packages at UPS or FedEx, and it supports a range of pannier bags and baskets if you want to carry even more. The extended rear deck was perfect for shopping, letting me secure at least two big bags of groceries, sometimes more if I stacked them correctly. This let me throw it in the cargo compartment of our SUV and take it upstate to visit family - a huge plus. ![]() Weighing in at 65 pounds, it may not be lightweight, but it is on the less heavy side of the e-bike scale (many Dutch bike-style and larger cargo e-bikes weigh 15 or 20 pounds more). Plus, the compact overall dimensions and short handlebar height of just 45 inches made it easy to store in my Brooklyn apartment and usable by the whole family. And the 18-inch frame size (it’s about equivalent to a small or medium traditional bike) and low standover height of just 16.5 inches mean almost anyone can ride it (it fits people from 4 feet, 11 inches tall to 6 feet, 2 inches tall, according to Rad Power Bikes). ![]() The RadRunner 2 makes a ton of sense as a do-it-all utility bike for a city dweller, letting me easily haul everything from groceries to packages to backpacks. We did have to pay careful attention to the handlebars, however, which had to be carefully mounted so as not to tangle the cabling. The entire bike took approximately 45 minutes to assemble. ![]() The RadRunner 2 was delivered safely in protective packaging, and the detailed instructions and included tool kit made it fairly simple to attach the wheels, handlebars and pedals. As a city dweller, I cut my teeth on the now ubiquitous electric Citibike, and once I realized how effortless it was to use pedal assist, I wanted one of my very own. The extra power on tap can make even the most reluctant or hesitant rider feel capable of getting anywhere on two wheels - quick. Hopping on an electric bike for the first time - or any time, really - is a ton of fun, and even transformative. Here are some of the latest pieces of drop bar gear, tools, and bikes that caught my eye-plus a few interesting bits I saw around the Laguna Seca venue.įor mountain bike gear, check out Matt Phillip’s breakdown of what is fresh and new from Sea Otter.Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account Whether you are in the market for something new or just like to ogle the latest tech, there were things worth seeing at this year's show. This resulted in a flood of new gear on display at Sea Otter 2023. All with a massive outdoor expo where hundreds of cycling brands and vendors display their products to both the media and riders.Īfter three years of supply chain challenges, bike brands are returning to their more traditional stream of product launches. Held every Spring on the grounds of Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California, it combines mountain bike, gravel, road racing, and camping (for some). Sea Otter Classic has long been the customary kickoff to the spring cycling season, but with the demise of Interbike, it has grown into the main North American cycling industry event.
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