Pedego Latch 2 vs Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 PlusLatch 2 vs RadExpand 5 Plus
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor, both fold.
Weight
Rad Power Bikes is 3 lb lighter
Pedego
75 lb total
Rad Power Bikes
72.5 lb
Total load
Pedego carries 85 lb more
Pedego
400 lb
Rad Power Bikes
315 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Rad Power Bikes publishes one
Pedego
Not published
Rad Power Bikes
225 lb
We can't confirm Pedego's rider limit.
Battery
Pedego has 16% more
Pedego
835 Wh
Rad Power Bikes
720 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryRad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus3 lb lighter overall.
- Heavier ridersRad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 PlusThe only one with a published rider limit (225 lb). Pedego allows more total load but doesn't say how much of it can be the rider.
- Longest ridesPedego Latch 2Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onPedego Latch 2Lowest step-over: 15.4″ vs 16.5″.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecPedego Latch 2Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus
Fit
Step-over height
15.4″Better
16.5″
Rider height
5′4″–6′1″
4′10″–5′10″
Seat height
Not published by brand
From ground: 31" - 38" (78.7 - 96.5 cm); From pedal bottom stroke: 26" - 33" (66 - 84 cm)
Rider limit
Not published by brand
225 lbBetter
Total load
400 lbBetter
315 lb
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Torque
90 NmBetter
64 Nm
Battery
Capacity
835 WhBetter
720 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 17.4Ah
—
Battery weight
9 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
Range Up to 84 MilesBetter
Estimated 20-60 miles per charge
Top speed
20 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 2
Size and folding
Folds
Yes
Yes
Folded size
Not published by brand
29 × 25 × 41″
Weight
66 lb + 9 lb battery
72.5 lbBetter
Wheels
20"
20"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro HD-E3520 Hydraulic Disc Brakes w/ Power Cut-Off Sensor, 180mm Front Rotor…
Hydraulic Disc, Gemma GA-1000B; brake rotors 180mm x 2.3mm
Gears
Shimano 7 Speed
1x7 speed (7-Speed Shimano derailleur, Shimano 7-speed thumb shifter, 7-speed…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
60mm Travel w/ Preload Adjustment (Front Suspension feature)
Exsho STRONG-C hydraulic suspension fork, 50mm travel, bolt-on axle
Certifications
UL 2849 (complete system, certified by UL Solutions); UL 2271 (battery pack); UL 2580…
UL Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271
List price
Price
$1,695Better
$1,899
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.