MechaNut
Active Member
If I had bought the correct frame size for me I'd still be using my RadCity 2018 as my one and only e-bike. The bike's frame size being wrong for me was my bad and it has found a new home with somebody where the frame size is a much better fit.
As somebody that made the move from a RadCity to a Juiced bike, here are my observations.
- Cable vs Hydraulic brakes: Hydraulic brakes take some specialist tools and consumables to service. Cable brakes are much easier to service and adjust if you are used to dealing with traditional bike brakes and require no specialist tools. If you don't have experience with servicing hydraulic brakes there is a lot more complexity to deal with there.
-Battery cost: A Juiced 52v 19.2 amp hour battery costs between $1200-$1300 to replace (or get a second battery for epic long rides). A Rad Power Bikes 48v 14 AH battery is $550.
-The direct drive on a RadCity is dead silent but the cadence sensor system for pedal assist has a bit of a delay until it kicks in or stops the motor assist of about 1/2 to 1 full crank rotation. The torque and cadence system Juiced uses delivers the motor power in a manner that feels much more natural.
-Replacement parts, in general, are more expensive on Juiced vs Rad. As an automotive equivalent it would like be buying parts to a normal Chevy vs a Corvette. Higher performance parts are more expensive.
-The headlight on the Juiced Bikes is far superior in capability. If you want to night ride, and actually see, it is the best stock headlight.
-I have had nothing but good experiences with both companies' post sales support thus far. Both have been prompt, professional, and extremely helpful.
To sum up, Juiced Bikes give you A LOT for the money, but with higher operational and up front costs. Rad Power Bikes give you a solid value package that is easy to service and maintain if you have more basic servicing experience with analog bikes.
As somebody that made the move from a RadCity to a Juiced bike, here are my observations.
- Cable vs Hydraulic brakes: Hydraulic brakes take some specialist tools and consumables to service. Cable brakes are much easier to service and adjust if you are used to dealing with traditional bike brakes and require no specialist tools. If you don't have experience with servicing hydraulic brakes there is a lot more complexity to deal with there.
-Battery cost: A Juiced 52v 19.2 amp hour battery costs between $1200-$1300 to replace (or get a second battery for epic long rides). A Rad Power Bikes 48v 14 AH battery is $550.
-The direct drive on a RadCity is dead silent but the cadence sensor system for pedal assist has a bit of a delay until it kicks in or stops the motor assist of about 1/2 to 1 full crank rotation. The torque and cadence system Juiced uses delivers the motor power in a manner that feels much more natural.
-Replacement parts, in general, are more expensive on Juiced vs Rad. As an automotive equivalent it would like be buying parts to a normal Chevy vs a Corvette. Higher performance parts are more expensive.
-The headlight on the Juiced Bikes is far superior in capability. If you want to night ride, and actually see, it is the best stock headlight.
-I have had nothing but good experiences with both companies' post sales support thus far. Both have been prompt, professional, and extremely helpful.
To sum up, Juiced Bikes give you A LOT for the money, but with higher operational and up front costs. Rad Power Bikes give you a solid value package that is easy to service and maintain if you have more basic servicing experience with analog bikes.
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