These fat ebikes are also wonderful for pavement and city riding with the stability and comfort they provide. Off road and all-terrain electric bikes are certainly used for recreational or fitness rides on dirt roads and trails that lead to camping, hunting, fishing or other backcountry adventures. Before you take a ride or plan a bike camping adventure, we recommend confirming your local ebike regulations. Like other forms of transportation or recreation, riding electric bicycles either off-road or on-streets is subject to local laws and ordinances. We encourage customers to review our Riding Within Your Ability: Off-Road, in Wet Weather, and on Hilly Terrain Help article. Riding Conditionsįor optimal outdoor adventures, Rad Power Bikes ebikes can be ridden in rain, snow, or through muddy conditions, and can be customized to carry gear with racks, bags, or platforms to strap down your cargo. Our off-road models are typically engineered with gears allowing you to shift your pedaling cadence across different terrains or elevations. We break down the classes of ebikes, legal guidelines, and why Rad Power Bikes chooses to design within the Class 2 classification in our What Is a Class 2 Ebike? We Explain Ebike Class Differences blog. Rad Power Bikes only produces Class 2 electric bikes with a maximum motor power of up to 20 mph through pedal assist or a throttle.
There are three classes of ebikes in North America which are based on maximum speed available with motor power through pedal assist or a throttle. Our models come with batteries offering up to 45+ miles per charge depending on your use of power and route topography. They differ from electric mountain bikes which are usually built with full-suspension frames to handle more technically difficult trail-riding, extreme descending, or even aerial maneuvers over dirt features.īy design, electric bikes come with chargeable batteries, motors, and controllers to provide pedal assistance for various levels of support. These ebikes typically come with fatter tires, front suspension forks, hydraulic brakes, and heavier payload capacities. Off-road ebikes are designed for riding on a variety of terrains and trails such as dirt roads, gravel paths, or backcountry adventures.