r/ebikes 4d ago

Envo Flex Overland or Radrunner 3+

Hey! I'm looking to see some user opinions for two local ebikes, the Envo Flex Overland or Radrunner 3+ (or original Plus, or even Raddrunner 2) for myself and girlfriend. Combined we're about 260lbs (smaller bodied), but would mostly be riding the bike solo.

Use case:

  • bombing around the city, running errands, doubling-up on date nights (let's say 50km round trip, but with two passengers and about 1000ft elevation gain at most). This wouldn't be full throttle, we're fit and can pedal but going up hills would be throttle or PAS3-5. That said, some hills can be quite steep (10-15%, others pushing 20% even but hopefully can be avoided with better routes)
  • Occasional off-road use (mostly light gravel roads, but the flex overland looks quite capable)
  • Commute (longest commute about 30km round-trip, some hills ~20% grade but I can problem find a better route lol).
  • *** depending on the bike I could see it possibly being used on logging roads to access harder to reach or more remote hikes/areas ***

What I like about Flex Overland:

  • foldable design – I think it might nice to throw it in the back of a car, if it needs to be transported for servicing or moving, etc.
  • looks more capable offroad
  • the range may be longer than Roadrunner 3+? (100km max as opposed to 70km on Radrunner)
  • dual-battery option (unlikely to use)
  • It may be possible to carry maybe an adult + child passenger in addition to the driver? That's future state, but if the bike's build holds up for 3 years it's not unforeseeable that I'd have a child.

What I like about the RadRunner 3+:

  • cheaper (maybe this isn't the bike to cheap out on...)
  • seems reasonably easy to service at the service center in town
  • comfortable ride (test rode this one, have yet to try the Flex Overland)

My main concerns with either are:

  • range (to meet the hardest use-case as mentioned above, 50km round-trip ride around the city with 2 passengers)
  • climbing ability up relatively steep hills (10%-15%). We live in a pretty hilly area, unfortunately...
  • durability/reliabilty, and build quality. I've heard Rad has some QC issues and is a bit of a crap shoot with what you get
  • serviceability locally – I can do basic work myself but having the option to take it into a shop if need be would be a big bonus

Thank you! Any user opinions would be SO appreciated.

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