And it had a lot more little features that seemed awfully damn smart, like the folding stem. The 4-piston hydraulic discs had a lot more stopping power as well. The Bosch cargo motor spooled on power quietly and smoothly, to the point where at first I questioned whether it had kicked in, and then realized I was cruising along at 20mph without working at it. Build quality felt okay but generally unremarkable. Though the motor was gutsy, the cadence sensor meant that there were certainly dead spots in the power curve when starting and stopping - there was often a pause when starting from a dead stop where the motor felt like 'oh, we're going now!' and kicked in. The mechanical disc brakes were pretty meh - they had some stopping power but didn't feel all that well-adjusted. Plenty of power to muscle past the lycra set on big hills. I test rode the RadWagon first, and it was a lot of fun. Before the test rides I had never been on an ebike before. We were looking for a car replacement for the. At a glance, they look pretty similar, though the prices are not so similar - the Tern is over twice the price of the Rad.Ī bit about me: I'm a longtime bike commuter who now has a pair of youngish kids.

Both are longtail cargo bikes with smaller wheels (22' and 20', respectively). Do not leave an e-bike in a child’s room.I was able to test ride a pair of ecargo bikes a couple of weeks ago, the RadWagon and the Tern GSD.

Do not block your primary way into and out of the building with an e-bike.Do not charge an electronic device under your pillow, on your bed, or near a couch.Store batteries away from anything flammable.Keep batteries and devices at room temperature.

If the battery reacts in an alarming way, and it is safe to do so, move the device away from anything that can catch fire and call 911.If a battery overheats or you notice an odor, a change in shape or color, leaking, or odd noises, stop using it immediately.Do not leave an electric bike unattended while it’s charging, and don’t leave it charging overnight.Always use the manufacturer’s cord and power adapter made specifically for the bike.Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging and storage.Buy an electric bike that is certified by a qualified testing laboratory.The same advice applies to any device powered by a lithium-ion battery, whether it’s a phone, tablet, or robotic vacuum cleaner. Follow these electric-bike safety tips from the FDNY.

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