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Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max vs Yuba FastRack

Two cargo & family e-bikes at $2,299–$3,199.99, 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 RadRunner Max costs $901 less.
  • The RadRunner Max carries 172 Wh more battery.
  • The FastRack is 6 lb lighter.
  • The RadRunner Max is rear hub; the FastRack is mid-drive.
  • The RadRunner Max has a throttle; the FastRack has no throttle.

Every spec, side by side

RadRunner MaxFastRack
Headline
Price$2,299$3,199.99
CategoryCargo & familyCargo & family
Price per Wh$3.42 per Wh$6.40 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Motor power750 W250 W
DriveRear hubMid-drive
Motor makeRadShimano Steps E7000
Drive system—Shimano
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery672 Wh500 Wh
Voltage—36V
Capacity14 Ah—
Removable batteryYes—
Range (claim)60 mi—
Range as stated60+ miles—
Est. real range27 mi20 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight82 lb76 lb
Max load420 lb440 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph—
Unlocks toClass 3—
ClassClass 2–3—
ThrottleYesNo
Top assisted speed28 mph—
Build
Gears8-speed10-speed
DrivetrainShimanoShimano Deore 10-speed (11-36T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel80 mm—
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo—
Tires20 x 3.520 x 2.4 Schwalbe Super Moto
DisplayRad colour displayShimano SC-E7000
FrameAluminium6061-T6 aluminum
SizesOne size, fits 4'11" to 6'2"One size, fits 4'11"-6'2"
Step-through optionYes—
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*—
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this one—
As the maker states it"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"Product pages state only "Compliant with safety requirements EPAC EN15194:2017" (a European standard); no UL certification stated
Warranty2 yr—
Warranty termsTwo year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)—

Specs transcribed from www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/20/2026 and yubabikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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