2/29/2024 0 Comments Red wagon bike![]() or handful of change into those other typical bike baskets, but these bag inserts make it possible. Think about the open racks and baskets on other bikes: you’d never be able to toss your keys, phone, water bottle. They’re thick fabric to withstand abuse, have solid metal snaps instead of cheap velcro and they include a zippered pocket so small things don’t shift around. The front and rear baskets themselves are rugged though fairly standard, and it’s really the bags that are above and beyond. And the quality of these baskets is true to form. The company has been known for its aversion to corner cutting, even if that means its products cost a bit more. This is where you start to see the true Radio Flyer quality start to shine through. The optional baskets are also really nice. When you’ve got a rack full of cargo or a kid back there, the last thing you want to be doing is trying to swing a leg over that. That’s a big advantage for all the folks that don’t want to look like they are riding a step-through bike, but have begun to admit to themselves that step-throughs are actually more convenient and easier to ride. and to be honest it doesn’t even look that step-through. The step-through design leaves no frame flex. The welding looks great and lives up to Radio Flyer’s quality manufacturing reputation. The bike says it’s rated for 300 lb., though it feels much more solid than most other 300 lb.-rated electric bikes I’ve tested. As long as you keep the wheels down and don’t go too nuts with the bike, that shouldn’t be an issue though. Integrated racks do have one glaring downside though: If they are ever damaged, they can’t be replaced. This one was specifically designed for this bike… because it is part of the bike. The fact that it is integrated into the frame makes it extra sturdy – there’s no bolted connections or hinged joints like you find on universal racks. Instead, these tires are designed to roll smoothly over bricks, pavers, cobblestones and other urban obstacles.ĭon’t let the bike’s “normal feeling” ride fool you though, there’s definitely cargo potential. And this is very much an on-road bike anyway, so I don’t think Radio Flyer is expecting anyone to hit the trails.Ī smooth, mulch-strewn nature trail may be in the cards, but nothing crazy. There’s no front suspension on the bike, but the big tires help smooth out the terrain in front of you. This size is quickly becoming a popular choice in the e-bike industry for its combination of comfort and convenience. The 3″ balloon tires are a nice compromise between more nimble 2″ tires and more ridiculous 4″ fat tires. ![]() But it still doesn’t feel as large as it is. The Flyer M880 may be called a midtail cargo bike, but it rides much more like a typical e-bike. Extras: LED display, front and rear LED lights with rear brake light, 5 pedal assist settings, half-twist throttle, frame-integrated rear rack, sturdy double kickstand, puncture-resistant 3″ balloon tires, fenders included standard, optional baskets (with really nice fabric bags inside)īuilt like a cargo bike, rides like a normal bike.Range: 50-80 km (30-50 mi) depending on throttle or pedal assist.Then keep reading for the complete written review! Flyer M880 video review To see the e-bike in action (and to check out some fun little red wagon towing scenes), take a look at my review video below. Combined with the ability to install a front basket as well, it offers plenty of cargo storage on both ends. In the case of the Flyer M880, the rack is actually part of the frame itself. Midtails have dimensions much closer to a typical “normal” bicycle, but usually still have elongated rear racks for carrying more cargo than your standard city bike. That’s great for carrying a couple passengers or bulky cargo, but it also changes the ride characteristics. Most cargo e-bikes we think of are known as longtails, meaning they have that stretched rear and long bench on back. Now that I’ve spent several days testing the Flyer M880 midtail cargo e-bike, here are my thoughts on this interesting new addition to the e-bike landscape.įirst off all, what’s a midtail cargo e-bike? Remember the good old days of your childhood, yanking your siblings around in a little red wagon or racing it down the hill like a rocket ship? I definitely do, and so when the original little red wagon company Radio Flyer announced that they were getting into electric bicycles earlier this summer, I was hot to trot for a test ride.
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