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Euphree Solar Sparrow Belt vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Road

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,699–$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 Radster Road claims 25 more miles of range.
  • The Radster Road carries 216 Wh more battery.
  • The Solar Sparrow Belt is 21.5 lb lighter.
  • The Solar Sparrow Belt costs $300 less.
  • The Solar Sparrow Belt uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Radster Road uses a torque sensor.
  • The Solar Sparrow Belt ships as class 3; the Radster Road ships as class 2–3.

Every spec, side by side

Solar Sparrow BeltRadster Road
Headline
Price$1,699$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$3.37 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque100 Nm
Motor power500 W750 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeBafangRad
Drive systemBafang
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery504 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity10.5 Ah15 Ah
CellsLG
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)40 mi65 mi
Range as statedUp to 40 miles25-65 miles
Est. real range32 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight53 lb74.5 lb
Max load300 lb320 lb
Rack capacity50 lb55 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 3Class 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
GearsSingle speed8-speed
DrivetrainGates Carbon belt, single speedShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel30 mm80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires26 x 2.429 x 2.2
DisplayColour LCD, left sideRad color display
Frame6061 aluminumAluminum
SizesOne size, 13 inch seat tubeRegular, Large
Step-through optionYesNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states it"SGS certified to meet UL 2271 (battery) & UL 2849 (system)""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"
Warranty5 yr2 yr
Warranty termsTwo year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

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

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