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Juiced Bikes Scrambler FS vs Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,899–$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 Scrambler FS assists 8 mph faster.
  • The RadExpand 5 Plus carries 90 lb more total load.
  • The Scrambler FS carries 278 Wh more battery.
  • The RadExpand 5 Plus is 12.5 lb lighter.
  • The Scrambler FS uses a torque + cadence sensor; the RadExpand 5 Plus uses a torque sensor.
  • The Scrambler FS is full suspension; the RadExpand 5 Plus is hardtail (front only).
  • The Scrambler FS ships as class 2–3; the RadExpand 5 Plus ships as class 2.

Every spec, side by side

Scrambler FSRadExpand 5 Plus
Headline
Price$1,899$1,899
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$1.90 per Wh$2.64 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1764 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeJuicedRad
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery998 Wh720 Wh
Capacity15 Ah
CellsSamsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)60 mi
Range as stated60+ miles
Est. real range40 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight85 lb72.5 lb
Max load225 lb315 lb
Rack capacity59 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 2
ClassClass 2–3Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
GearsSingle speed7-speed
DrivetrainSingle speedShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel140 mm50 mm
Rear travelNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires20 x 4.5 CST knobby20 x 4.0 CST
DisplayIntegrated TFTRad colour display
Frame6061 aluminiumAluminium
SizesOne sizeOne size, folding
Step-through optionNoYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackYes
KickstandYes
SafetyUL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itNo UL certification stated on the product page we read"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 yr
Warranty termsTwo year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from juicedbikes.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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