Rapid
Natural movement, pure innovation
The RAPID offers the possibility to live and move sustainably while creating unforgettable experiences. It also affords an incredibly stable yet nimble ride, safely delivering freight to its destination. Among other highlights, this cargo bike carries up to 200 kg with outstanding maneuverability.
"Once you take the RAPID for a spin, you'll be surprised both with how easily it handles and how dynamically it moves."
The 83 x 50 cm loading area easily fits boxes, bins and other containers, including additional luggage that can be secured with tension belts.
Features
Steel frame
An innovative feature of the RAPID is its tough, handmade steel frame. Our frame is incredibly robust, being a composite of triangular reinforcement which allows for a stable and safe ride, even at high speeds. A loyal companion for decades to come, this steel frame remains firm and secure while front shocks cushion bumps and jumps in your path.
Furthermore, our RAPID has been put to the test in various international cargo bike races, and the refined steel of the RAPID allows for superior handling in comparison to other Long John varieties.
- Steel is tough! Our frame promises incredible yield strength with a significant level of elasticity. It is one for the keeping.
- The strength of our steel frame permits thinner wall thickness, producing an equally light or even lighter mainframe than those made of aluminium.
- Our steel frame has a considerable load-bearing capacity, making stress fractures less frequent than in aluminium builds.
- A steel frame is less rigid than aluminium, and thus rides more comfortably. This is especially notable during long trips over asphalt.
Continuous shifting
Forget about shoddy gears that hop and catch, or that jangling derailleur. The revolutionary Enviolo Optimized hub with continuous shifting makes for a relaxed and smooth ride. Give it a go!
Enviolo technology means less focus on shifting gears and more focus on the important stuff, such as: oncoming traffic, streetside curbs, passengers and pedestrians, or the splendid landscape.
Special-made for our cargo bike, the new N380 series gear hub is more robust and durable than previous Nuvinci hubs.
The Enviolo Cargo hub makes carrying any load on our RAPID a piece of cake.
Bike Motor
Long and burdensome journeys can wear you out. Thanks to our front-wheel motor, centered on a 20" tire, you get the torque you need to climb mountains. We have deliberately foregone installing a crank torque sensor in an effort to let you decide how much support you recieve – and how much you want to sweat – during your ride. Indeed, you decide how much this motor works by adjusting the throttle grip.
- The front-wheel motor makes the RAPID a fully electric bike with additional room for NuVinci and Rohloff gear hubs.
- An additional advantage of the front-wheel motor is the minimal wearing of the gearing mechanism and subsequently minimized repair costs.
- Middle motors require that the entire gear mechanism be changed more often because of the double burden of both rider and motor on the posterior drive chain.
- Our motor on the 20" front wheel churns with greater torque than otherwise possible on the 26" posterior tire.
Belt drive
The Foxbelt is the new muscle of your cargo bike! Jangling chains are a thing of the past. This weather-resistant, flexible belt drive does not rust, nor does it require oiling, keeping your pants clean and your maintenance costs low. A low-friction surface maximizes energy output, immediately transferring your input torque to velocity on the street -- especially helpful on the long hauls.
Heavy-cargo fork
We specially developed the RAPID fork for increased carrying capacity compared to other 20" forks.
We do not use any old fork for our bikes. Our fork design allows for heavier loads, including an increased point load. This technical advantage further increases rider safety. Additionally, a tapered column permits easy and stable steering at high speeds.
XL Loading area
Radkutsche cargo bikes set the standard with their loading areas. While the Musketier, the big brother of the RAPID, offers an area of one Euro-pallet (120x80x15 cm) and a carrying capacity of 300kg, the RAPID offers a quicker, more flexible alternative. Given its loading area of one half a Euro-pallet and a maximum carrying capacity of 200kg, you can use your RAPID to transport practically anything. Discover the many customization options for your RAPID with our Customizer.
Technical Data
Basic configuration
| Frame | Robust, hand-welded steel frame |
|---|---|
| Fork | Heavy-duty, tapered fork with torque support |
| Hub | NuVinci automatic continuously variable shifting system |
| Seat/Handles | ERGON GP1-S |
| Weight | 32kg (70lb.) |
| Maximum permissible total weight | 200kg (440lb.) |
| Motor | Brushless hub motor with epicyclic gear train |
| Output | 250W (nominal), pedelec |
| Max speed | >25km/h (>15mph) with governor |
| Battery | Lithium ion manganese with 10, 15 oder 23 Ah |
| Charge | Up to 200km (440 miles)(independent of capacity, rider, cargo load, topography and additional support) |
| Size | Length: 2690mm (105.90 in), Width: 500mm (19.70 in.) |
| Cargo area | Length:820mm (32.30 in.), Width: 500-700mm (19.70 - 27.6 in.) |
Boxes
Cargo- and Family bin
The secure family bin was developed to transport children, and the resistant aluminum frame further protects your little ones. Front and back seats can be built into the bin, seating altogether two children and a babyseat. Produced by Maxi-Cosi, Peg-Pérego and Yepp, these attachments can be attached securely and without problems. Especially interesting is the Peg-Pérego attachment, which is easily mounted with two horizontal metal rods.
Messenger-Box
With a 350-liter capacity, this box is the biggest any Long John cargo bike has seen. It offers tons of space for craftsmen or delivery services.
The lid can be folded up. The hinges are located below the handlebars. Gas pressure springs keep the lid open so that both hands are free for loading and unloading and the opening can be used to the maximum. A cylinder lock makes it possible to lock the box.
Cargo platform
The flat version of our cargo bin is the cargo platform. With the platform you have the option to secure your load on all sides with tension belts, allowing you to move serious weight from A to B.
Zarges Box
The multifunctional Zarges Box is available for your RAPID. You can even lock up your Zarges Box without a key! Two versions exist: one with a completely removable lid, and one which opens and closes on a hinge.
Colors
Customize your bike!
Build one of a kind
With our Customizer you can construct a unique, hand-assembled RAPID – entirely suited to your wants and needs.
We are happy to assist you: +49 7473 5021212
+49 7473 5021212
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