Pedego Latch vs Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 PlusLatch vs RadExpand 5 Plus
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Both fold.
Weight
Pedego is 15 lb lighter
Pedego
57.2 lb total
Rad Power Bikes
72.5 lb
Rider limit
Pedego allows 25 lb more
Pedego
250 lb
Rad Power Bikes
225 lb
The most the rider alone can weigh.
Battery
Pedego has 26% more
Pedego
~910 Wh
Rad Power Bikes
720 Wh
Pedego figure calculated from 52V × 17.5Ah.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryPedego Latch15 lb lighter overall.
- Heavier ridersPedego LatchHighest published rider limit (250 lb).
- Longest ridesPedego LatchLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecPedego LatchRad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus
Fit
Step-over height
Not published by brand
16.5″
Rider height
4’11”+
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
250 lbBetter
225 lb
Total load
Not published by brand
315 lb
Motor
Rated power
500W
750W
Torque
45 Nm
64 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
~910 WhBetter
720 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
52V · 17.5Ah
—
Battery weight
10 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 45 miles
Estimated 20-60 miles per chargeBetter
Top speed
20 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 2 (not stated by brand)
Class 2
Size and folding
Folds
Yes
Yes
Folded size
Not published by brand
29 × 25 × 41″
Weight
47.2 lb + 10 lb batteryBetter
72.5 lb
Wheels
20”
20"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
JUIN TECH M1 HYDRAULIC CALIPERS WITH CABLE ACTUATED MOVEMENT; rotors JUIN 160MM DIAMETER
Hydraulic Disc, Gemma GA-1000B; brake rotors 180mm x 2.3mm
Gears
Single speed: FREEWHEEL 'STEEL 1/8*12T'; CRANK '46T STEEL CHAINRING'; no derailleur listed
1x7 speed (7-Speed Shimano derailleur, Shimano 7-speed thumb shifter, 7-speed…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
None listed: FORK '20” RIGID HIGH TENSILE STEEL'; SEATPOST 'RIGID POST'
Exsho STRONG-C hydraulic suspension fork, 50mm travel, bolt-on axle
Certifications
SGS Certification to the UL 2849 standard (complete electric powertrain and system)
UL Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271
List price
Price
$2,095
$1,899Better
"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.