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Aventon Abound vs Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4
I've reviewed both of these on my channel. The numbers below are from each brand's listing and my own testing; the takes are from my reviews. A dash means I couldn't verify that number yet.
Side by side
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,200 | $1,299 |
| Type | Cargo | Cargo |
| Motor | 750 W | 750 W |
| Battery | 720 Wh | 672 Wh |
| Rated range | 50 mi | 45 mi |
| My tested range | — | — |
| Tires | 20 in | 22 in |
| Weight | — | About 77 lb (per Rad) |
| Brakes | — | — |
| Buy | Check Aventon | Check Rad Power Bikes |
What I said about the Aventon Abound
A step-through longtail cargo e-bike that hauls kids and groceries and is easy to share between riders.
After several weeks of testing, I think the Abound is a great option if you want a cargo e-bike. The 750W motor gives smooth, steady power with a load on the back, it's easy to get on and off thanks to the step-through frame, and touches like turn signals and the dropper post make it practical for a family. Just know the price can creep from about $2,200 toward $3,000 once you add accessories.
Liked
- 750W motor felt smooth and steady, even hauling
- 440 lb total capacity for kids, groceries, and gear
- Turn signals that shut off on their own after about 10 blinks
- Dropper seatpost makes it easy to share with another rider
- Handlebars fold down for easier storage
- Big storage bag under the seat, plus an Aventon phone mount that fits most phones
- Comfortable grips that support your palm
Didn't
- No chain slap guard; my frame got scratched during testing
- Headlight sits under the front basket, which I found less visible than mounting it on the basket
- Accessories can push the total close to $3,000
What I said about the Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4
A family cargo e-bike I used for pool runs, school drop-offs, and groceries with two kids on the back.
I've been using the RadWagon 4 to take the kids to the pool, run around town, and hit the grocery store, and hopping on it and getting rock star parking everywhere is phenomenal. The low center of gravity makes it stable with a full load, and I had zero safety concerns with the new in-house tires on-road or off. The parts aren't perfect out of the box, but for family hauling it delivers.
Liked
- Long frame and low center of gravity felt stable with kids on the back
- 750W motor handled hills and intersections
- Throttle works from zero, which helps when you're loaded with two kids
- Front basket is great for tossing in backpacks
- Adjustable monkey bars and seat pads for passengers
- Steady kickstand for loading
- Easy to share between parents with the telescoping seatpost and adjustable handlebar
- Bright orange color plus brake light helps other people see you
Didn't
- The shifter felt cheap to me, and I had to adjust the gears out of the box
- Mine arrived with something bent in shipping that took some twisting to fix (maybe just my unit)
- Seat cushions are sold one at a time, so order two for two kids
- Hold the bike when kids are climbing on and off, even with the kickstand down