Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail vs Velotric Nomad 2
Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail wins on everyday range (180 lb), range with a 280 lb rider; Velotric Nomad 2 wins on steepest hill at 8 mph, max load, full charge. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Radster Trail goes about 44 miles and the Nomad 2 about 41 miles per charge.
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Radster Trail44mi everyday
Wins 2 of 10 comparisons · $1,999
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Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Radster Trail | Nomad 2 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 44 mi | 41 mi | Radster Trail |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 29 mi | 28 mi | Tie |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 35 mi | 33 mi | Radster Trail |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 17% | 19% | Nomad 2 |
| BatteryRated capacity | 720 Wh | 706 Wh | Tie |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,999 | $1,999 | Tie |
| WeightWith battery | 77.5 lb | 75 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 370 lb | 505 lb | Nomad 2 |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 6.6 h | 4.7 h | Nomad 2 |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 28 mph | Tie |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 77 vs 66 mi | 48 vs 44 mi | 33 vs 31 mi | 32 vs 30 mi |
| 200 lb | 68 vs 58 mi | 42 vs 40 mi | 32 vs 29 mi | 27 vs 26 mi |
| 250 lb | 61 vs 52 mi | 38 vs 35 mi | 30 vs 27 mi | 24 vs 23 mi |
| 300 lb | 56 vs 47 mi | 34 vs 32 mi | 29 vs 26 mi | 22 vs 21 mi |
Radster Trail first, then Nomad 2. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.