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Rad Power Bikes

Rad Power Bikes is an electric bike brand founded by Mike Radenbaugh, offering city, off-road, cargo, folding, step-thru, and fat tire ebikes.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Rad Power Bikes is an electric bike brand whose founder, Mike Radenbaugh, built his first ebike in his parents' garage in 2005. The company describes itself as having kickstarted a two-wheeled revolution, built a community of over 680,000 riders, and earned a world record for the largest ebike group ride. Its product range includes city cruisers and commuters, off-road and all-terrain ebikes, cargo and utility ebikes, electric folding bikes, step-thru ebikes, and mid and fat tire ebikes. The brand also sells accessories and replacement parts such as batteries, keys, lights, pedals, and a range extender.

History

Rad Power Bikes began when founder Mike Radenbaugh, then a teenager, spent hours in his parents' garage soldering spare electronic parts to an old bicycle to develop a better way to complete his rural and hilly 15-mile ride to high school. The result was "The Frankenbike," a battery-powered ride that could outpace cars. His mom suggested the name Rad Power Bikes. Mike made a name for himself converting traditional bicycles to electric bikes, selling them by word-of-mouth, at local craft fairs, and through newspaper ads. He later teamed up with Ty Collins, his childhood friend and marketer, to crowdsource the development of Rad's first flagship product; within 30 days, Rad raised $320,000 to start building the all-new RadRover, an electric fat tire bike. Following the RadRover's success, Mike explored other designs, and the RadWagon electric cargo bike was the next to join the line-up. The company states it kickstarted a two-wheeled revolution, brought together a community of over 680,000 riders, and earned a world record for the largest ebike group ride.

Products and positioning

A world where transportation is energy-efficient, enjoyable, and accessible to all.

  • RadRover

    An electric fat tire bike described as Rad's first flagship product.

  • RadWagon

    An electric cargo bike with an elongated frame.

  • RadRunner Range Extender

    An accessory that lets compatible RadRunner models add a second battery to ride longer.

  • Rad Replacement Keys

    A set of 2 replacement keys used to turn the battery on or off and lock the battery to the frame.

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