What keeps coming up
No recurring praise came up in these accounts. The only recurring theme is the battery recall, so this page has no owner-backed strength to report.
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Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 2
Owners here say little about everyday riding. What they share is the work of finding out whether their RadRunner 2 battery is covered by the recall, because the bike depends on it.
What keeps coming up against it
The battery recall is a clear concern. Owners describe the official advice to stop using the battery and take it to hazardous waste disposal, and they are unsure whether the battery that came with their RadRunner 2 is one of the affected ones.
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What it is
The RadRunner 2 is a small-wheeled electric utility bike with a long rear rack for carrying cargo or, with add-ons, a passenger. It has one gear, a throttle, and pedal assist. It suits people who want one sturdy bike for errands, short commutes and getting around town.
Specs
| Motor | 750 W rear hub motor |
|---|---|
| Battery | 48 V, 14 Ah, 672 Wh, removable |
| Range | 25 to 45 miles |
| Top speed and class | 20 mph, Class 2 |
| Weight | 65 lb |
| Brakes | Tektro mechanical disc brakes |
| Warranty | 2 years limited; battery 2 years or 300 charge cycles, whichever comes first |
From the maker's spec page, checked October 10, 2026. A blank row means the maker does not state it.
What the specs mean
20 mph and Class 2 mean the throttle or motor help stops at 20 mph, and the bike is allowed on most bike paths and roads where e-bikes can go. The 25 to 45 miles of range is enough for several days of short trips per charge, but expect the low end if you carry heavy loads or use the throttle a lot. At 65 lb, it is hard to lift onto a car rack or carry up stairs. Mechanical disc brakes stop the bike well but need cable adjustments over time. Rad filed for bankruptcy in December 2025 and says it cannot handle warranty claims for bikes bought before then, so a used or older RadRunner 2 is probably no longer covered.
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Life with it
These accounts don't describe what riding the bike is like day to day, so this page can't say what still pleases owners once the novelty is gone. The owners here are focused on the recall.
What they have had to get used to is checking their battery. Owners compare the label on their own pack with the model numbers in the recall listing. Some find numbers that are close but don't match, and one owner with a 2019 bike found less information on the label than the recall photos show. One owner points out that following the advice to stop using the battery leaves a heavy single speed bike that isn't much use without a new pack.
Reliability & repairs
The battery is the part owners are worried about. The recall advice they pass on is to remove the battery, dispose of it as hazardous waste and not sell or give it away. To work out whether their pack is covered, owners check its label against the recall details and ask other riders. One owner mentions a report that the brand's new owner is offering half off a replacement battery for anyone with an affected one, but says they can't use that discount. One owner is also worried by how the company has handled the recall.
The long-term evidence is thin. One account comes from a bike owned since 2019, but none of these owners say how the frame, motor or other parts have held up over time. Apart from the recall, this page can't say how the RadRunner 2 lasts.
Lifespan
- When it breaksNo account here describes a failure yet.
- Still going1 say theirs still works after a year or more. The longest: 4 years.
From 3 owner accounts that said how long they have had it. Own one? Add how long yours has lasted.
More detail
What owners praise, where they are split, and the
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What owners praise
Nothing with a clear majority yet. Owners who raised these subjects were split, or too few to judge.
Where owners have concerns
- battery recall9 of 9who raised it
Counted from the owners who raised each subject, not from everyone. A subject is judged once at least 4 owners raise it.
7 more subjects came up from fewer than 4 owners each, which is not enough for a fair reading. To see how it stacks up, compare it with another machine.
Does it still kick?
The same owner, asked again at each point. Fills in as owners answer.
Own this one?
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Still good used?
What a used buyer should know, from owners a year or more in
Among the 3 owner accounts here that gave a duration, 0 described a failure.
Before you buy one used, ask the seller: how old it is, whether it was ever repaired and by whom, and whether any of the parts above have been replaced. Ask to see it run. A receipt tells you the warranty start date; most makers honour the term only for the first owner.
Where this came from
Where this came from
Public discussions we read and summarised in our own words. Nothing here was submitted to Still Kicks.
- Forum threads 15 accounts
- Owner accounts collected here 0
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