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Aventon Abound LR vs Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus

Two cargo & family e-bikes at $1,799–$1,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Abound LR makes 20 Nm more torque.
  • The Abound LR carries 90 lb more total load.
  • The Abound LR assists 5 mph faster.
  • The Abound LR carries 109 Wh more battery.
  • The RadRunner Plus costs $200 less.
  • The Abound LR uses a torque + cadence sensor; the RadRunner Plus uses a cadence sensor.

Every spec, side by side

Abound LRRadRunner Plus
Headline
Price$1,999$1,799
CategoryCargo & familyCargo & family
Price per Wh$2.73 per Wh$2.88 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque80 Nm60 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1188 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeShengyiRad
SensorTorque + cadenceCadence
Battery & range
Battery733 Wh624 Wh
Voltage36V
Capacity20 Ah13 Ah
CellsLG 21700
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)55 mi
Range as stated55+ miles
Est. real range25 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight75 lb
Max load440 lb350 lb
Rack capacity143 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 2Class 2
ClassClass 2Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed25 mph20 mph
Build
Gears8-speed7-speed
DrivetrainShimano CS-HG200-8 (12-32T)Shimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel65 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires20 x 3.020 x 3.3
DisplayAventon BC147Rad colour display
Frame6061 aluminiumAluminium
SizesOne sizeOne size, fits 4'11" to 6'2"
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271"UL Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271" on individual product pages, with the lineup-wide claim hedged as "All Rad ebikes are either UL Certified or tested by ACT to comply with UL 2849"
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy)Two year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 2026-09-20 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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