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Aventon Abound SR vs Rad Power Bikes RadWagon

Two cargo & family e-bikes at $1,799–$1,899, 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 SR carries 90 lb more total load.
  • The Abound SR makes 15 Nm more torque.
  • The RadWagon costs $100 less.
  • The RadWagon is 3.3 lb lighter.
  • The Abound SR uses a torque sensor; the RadWagon uses a cadence sensor.
  • The Abound SR is hardtail (front only); the RadWagon is rigid.

Every spec, side by side

Abound SRRadWagon
Headline
Price$1,899$1,799
CategoryCargo & familyCargo & family
Price per Wh$2.59 per Wh$2.50 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque80 Nm65 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1188 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeAventonRad
SensorTorqueCadence
Battery & range
Battery733 Wh720 Wh
Voltage36V48V
Capacity20 Ah15 Ah
CellsLG 21700
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)60 mi60 mi
Range as statedUp to 60 milesEstimated 20 to 60 miles per charge
Est. real range29 mi29 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight80 lb76.7 lb
Max load440 lb350 lb
Rack capacity143 lb120 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 speed20 mph20 mph
Build
Gears8-speed7-speed
DrivetrainShimano Altus1x7 (11-34T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor203 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel50 mmRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires20 x 3.022 x 3.0
DisplayAventon BC147Full colour, USB-C
Frame6061 aluminumAluminum
SizesOne sizeOne size, fits 5'2" to 6'4"
Step-through optionYesNo
Included
LightsYes
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 framesetsTwo year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/19/2026 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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