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RadCity electric commuter bike review: in pictures

Electric bikes can give you a bit of boost during your commute and may even be faster than driving around the city. After a month of riding the RadCity, it's clear this zero emissions mode of transportation is fun and exciting.
By Matthew Miller, Contributing Writer
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RadCity electric commuter bike

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Riding home on the trail

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RadCity on the Sounder train

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RadCity ready for the river

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Bike riding mode loaded for fishing

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All this was packed on the bike

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Now in fly fishing mode

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Fishing expedition on the Cedar River

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Taking a break from fishing

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Handlebars and panel

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Display

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Cables to the display

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RadCity color scheme

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Included toolkit

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Rear wheel view

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Mid section view

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Rear hub view

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Shimano gearing

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Hybrid hub

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Integrated rear rack

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Back part of the rack

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Tail light on the rack

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Rear fender

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Panasonic battery

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RadCity branding

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Front wheel and brakes

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Right side of handlebars

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Front of right side

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Cables in the front

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Left side handlebars

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Central left side

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RadCity design

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Beefy kickstand holds it up

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Left side rear wheel

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Cable runs

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Battery and control module

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Pedal

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Great tube case for my phone and glasses

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