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phoenixtoohot , we don't own a
RadCity or RadCity step thru, but did consider purchasing Rad Power e-Bikes as good values/a good first, rear hub motor design, e-Bikes. As a prior suspension bike user,
you're on the right path questioning tire pressure/considering testing again at a lower tire pressure. As long as you don't run them so low that you risk a rim-tube pinch flat on a harsh bump, you should be OK at a lower pressure for the RadCity or RadCity step thru, and rider combo.
As @
AHicks mentioned the
RadRover fat tire e-Bike would have a different ride characteristic than the City bikes, and could offer a softer ride, but air pressure and tire size definitely impacts ride characteristics/quality both on pavement and off-pavement capable bikes.
We have non-suspension fat tire (26x4) , mid-drive e-Bikes and can run them anywhere from ~7 psi to 30 psi (mgf spec) as surface/traction/ride comfort require. Running the tires at 15 psi gives a good combination of control and comfort on occasionally bumpy pavement.
We did swap out the regular seats for wide gel cruiser-type spring-suspension seats (wife's request, an easy 10 minute task). Your test ride RadCity or RadCity step thru bikes have a spring suspension with a narrower non-cruiser seat, which should be fine as is, personal preference(s) aside.
@
phoenixtoohot You didn't indicate a position on e-FTBs but as a e-FTB owners, before final purchase,
we'd suggest looking also at the RadRover option since it's the same price and has front suspension too. The fat tires offer additional ride cushioning and enhanced off pavement traction/use options, albeit at a tire weight and rolling resistance penalty.
We view FTBs as the "Jeeps" of the bicycle community - not everyone likes Jeeps (or Subarus) we're renegades and own/use both... ;-). We also have Road and Mountain pedal/analog bikes (~1.75"/2.5" wide tires).
BTW, we also think the RadPower RadWagon cargo bikes are cool - but don't have a real use for one, since we don't live in an urban/suburban area.
