If you just want a fraction of information, you're right. Electribikereviews.com is really meant for those, who want deeper information and I think the way he presents the bikes, sells the bikes as he brings it closer to the customer.
They do that for the UA-cam algorithm and also maybe they just wanted to get every nook and cranny es people like myself like to watch lengthy bike reviews that some others cut corners not to mention.
Thank you for the wonderful review! I just got a RADROVER 6 and did a 22 mile ride on my 5th ride and FLAT OUT LOVE IT!!!! IT MAKES LIFE MORE FUN!!! KEEP ROCK'N MICAH!
That is literally the exact same bike as my Bintelli M1 , same frame and all . I've noticed a lot of companies use this design , it's a great bike no matter who makes it , as long as it has a Bafang in that thang
I think what it is ,they are mass produce from China and someone flys in and checks the specs then buy them by the bulk and slaps their logo on it, making some tweaks here n there… that’s why certain bikes once they are out of stock it takes awhile to restock and why most of them look the same…. Just my thoughts, could be wrong
Love watching your videos bud I have a Lectric 2.0 coming in a couple weeks my first ebike I cut my little toe off cut my Achilles’ tendon and all tendons and ligaments and also rotated my knee 180 degrees further than capable thanks to Gods mercy I can still walk on it I think an ebike will be helpful for it also keep the videos coming best wishes for you bud
@@woodsculptor675 had a petal break after a jump on a bike and the petal broke and the steel peg went through my ankle and the toe was from a sled ride on a mountain on a car hood fell off a cliff landed on my feet and was in wonder as to how I was still standing and the hood came down in front of my face and stuck in the ground so close I could lick it haha it cut my toe off and rotated my knee in the Army in a turret the driver rotated it while I was cleaning casings out of it and the gunners hook caught in my flackvest while my foot was stuck under the gunners platform rotated my knee
It's the controller, not the motor. I'm an engineer who has tested it, and the stock Rad motor handles 1641 watts just fine. What you see in the Bolton video is a fatter magnet shell which is 14mm wider, but they don't show you the big empty space inside. Rad starts with a 500 watt stator core for reduced weight (which is why the build sheets from Bafang say 500), but it's custom wound with heavier wiring than the Bolton upgrade motor (0.65mm for Rad, 0.55mm for Bolton). In our tests with the same power fed by identical aftermarket controllers, the Rad motor had higher startup torque, identical acceleration times (0 to 20mph in 4.8 seconds), and ran at lower temperatures. The downside to the Rad motor was having an internal RPM limiter that cannot be bypassed. If I did not need the extra speed for group rides, I'd stick with the Rad motor because it climbs hills better and is lighter.
Thats a nice looking bike, very clean lines and best of all they have a step through version for my wife. I just wish they 3" or smaller tire widths, like their Metro bike...Great Video
If you are considering this bike right now I and many others online are getting bad batteries and their customer service is waaay overloaded. Check out their recent BBB complaints at Seattle Better Business Bureau. Though eventually solved mine hasn't been yet (dead battery on 2nd day, pro assembly)
Thanks. Very helpful, since now I was tempted by the $1299 price. Kinda makes sense now, why marked down. There are several 1299-1399 bikes out there without a battery problem. I have a really fun Lectric 2.0 step thru and was wanting a bigger bike, but maybe not...:)) To be fair, I'm sure RAD will get the battery problem taken care of, but it's not critical I buy just now, so...
I bought these bikes last November and it has been a total nightmare. Customer service has been responsive in the fact that they have given me a couple of laundry lists of things to do in order to fix the problem I have (bike won't power up), none of which have worked. They have sent me a couple of parts to swap out but that hasn't fixed it either. I know it's a product issue and not an assembly matter. I took the bike in the box to my local bike shop for assembly since I didn't want any issues and thought a pro would be the best way to go. I purchased 2 of these bikes and although one has worked perfectly, one hasn't been able to be fixed. Over three months in and I have yet to be able to ride this thing. Very disappointed! I purchased these bikes and the Hollywood rack for my motorhome to use while on vacation so we wouldn't have to have a car. That would have been a good plan had it worked.
I did the Bolton upgrades. Now has cruise control at any speed up to 35 mph. At 12-16 mph I can ride 100 miles. So glad I didn’t pull the trigger on Rads battery. And they’re charging $150 for shipping a battery. 🤪
The Bolton upgrades are Awesome! Plus I have dual batteries. New upgraded controller and Bigger motor. My Rad Rover 5 is like riding a motorcycle now. Top speed 35mph. I'm still waiting for my Hydraulic brakes from Bolton Bikes. As far as the Rad Rover bike itself. I myself have never had a problem with it or anything breaking and its a little over a year old now.
It seems seems that RadPower bikes is losing ground. When the Aventon Aventure came out it was way ahead of the RadRover, but I figured Rad would catch up when it came out with their new RadRover 6. I guess I was wrong, the Aventure is still miles ahead in performance and refinement.
Yeah I'm failing to see why anyone would buy this over the Adventure other than just wanting to support Rad Power. Plus, the Adventure is in stock and it's $100 cheaper. This looks better than their previous version, but the Adventure is a better bike and a better buy.
The entire industry is scamming customers. The only expensive part of the bike is the battery, and small batteries like these are even cheaper when they're using low performance cells. Battery costs probably no more than a couple hundred bucks. The rest of the (probably) 1,500 price tag is on... A bicycle? Motors are only 200-500$ so a grand for a bike with mediocre specs... We seriously need a company that will build these things with a smaller profit margin for consumers.
@@AarPlays What I can't figure out is why in the heck these bikes weigh over 70lbs!!! That's NUTS! They should only weight 30-40lbs worst case. The components don't weigh that much. The frames are apparently very cheap metal and not even the good stuff a company like a Trek would use in their basic bikes that worst case might weigh 30lbs.
Great review. My favorite detail was the higher PAS pedal performance. I didn't like that I would have to jackhammer the pedals to do anything on higher levels on other bikes.
Love the new bike and the changes they have made. But you forgot to address the missing controller!! Where did it go and what does that mean for future upgrades/repairs?
@@billwheeler1213 I have about 160 miles on it now, and I seriously recommend it, it is probably the best thing I have ever had, I can go around my town easily now, and can take myself to after school activities and to friends houses and whatnot. If you have the money, it is seriously worth it.
He's being informative without being long-winded, obviously you haven't watched any of these videos before. Feel free to waste your time and watch a half hour video that'll eventually tell you the same thing
Yeah, this is the 6th or 7th (being the Plus) edition of the model. So, it doesn't make sense to make long reviews every time a new model comes into the market. I believe he still has the Reviews from Model 1-6 for you to review or go over with.
Great review, I have a rad rover plus and really enjoy it! My wife's little dog loves to go for rides in the pet carrier up front. I'm sure I get a lot of attention especially because they don't expect a 6'3 guy my size with a dog in a carrier!
@@bobo42024 I find it comfortable, I bought the most padded seat they sell when I purchased the bike and never tried the one that it came with. I always hated cycling because the seats were not comfortable but I can ride this for hours.
I'd like to see a seat post suspension on these budget bikes. Also would like to see a mid drive motor. Himiway cruisers are $1500, and it's looks exactly like the rad, and it's more powerful, also has 48v 17amphour battery.
I have tried to purchase several times but due to my small town location would not work. Just figured out a location it will ship and I bought it! I have my fingers crossed that I will get it👍
I have 1800 miles as my daily driver and one almost fatal accident to my name. I have literally driven this in thunderstorms a d blizzards and come through alright (bundle up). I leave it outside in the elements during rain or hail. This bike will get you there. You just gotta ask yourself, do you need to go?
I'm not as price sensitive and only looked at this because my first choice Priority Current has everything I want, mid-drive, 140 crazy torque, gates belt drive (no chain!), and integrated battery and great monster hill climbing BUT no throttle (most mid-drives don't have it). I am coming around to not caring about the integrated battery but just wish the chain would be replace with belt drive on these and you got my money. Great review btw.
definitely seconding this. Priority current is still my first choice tbh, but I would be so sold on these if it was belt drive. I have another priority bike and not having to worry about my chain getting destroyed is just such a game changer. They aren't joking about low maintenance, the only time I ever had to worry about maintenance on mine was due to finnicky upgrading parts lol.
I purchased this bike, loved it and then on the 8th ride, the pedal broke off and almost sent me flying. The pedal is stripped and will not stay on the bike. Their phone lines are always closed and they do not respond to warranty (or any) emails. $2000.00 for an un-rideable bike. Don't do it, folks.
On my existing Radrover 5, I can set the top speed to 40 km / 24 miles per hour. Is it possible to do this also on the new Radrover 6? I test rode the new RadRover 6 yesterday and couldn't find this adjustment setting? Great review, thanks from Seattle.
Can you tell us if it felt any different than your RAD5? did it feel like it had a good amount of torque?..how were the brakes?....thinking Of buying this bike but if the rad 5 felt the same I might look to save some money. Any help would be appreciated.
i used to be a motorcyclist for many years - then people in cars almost killing me finally got me to stop at age 31. i tried riding dirt bikes for about 2 years now, but the vibrations kill my wrist and its extremely tiring and takes tons and TONS of time just to be able to get to the destination. 5 mins ago i ordered this rad 6 plus and i cannot wait to finally ride a decent quality / decent motor / decent battery e-bike from a good company. thanks for the review!
I've been considering the adventon aventure but now this new rad power has me 2nd guessing myself. The Aventure has 80 mm of front travel versus the radpower 60 mm in fork travel not sure if that's a big difference. I've seen mixed reviews on customer service on adventon for customer service, but as far as the specs on the bike any recommendations would be would be appreciated... This will be my 1st E bike so trying to get any recommendations posssible.
@@independentmind85 accept in customer service. I've tried calling them at least 7 they never answer the phone.... What I see people writing on UA-cam reviews about it being non existent is a 100% true
I’ve been looking at Haybike and Radio Flyer. I went and test rode the Plus. It’s very nice. Rides very smooth and big. I’m 6’2”. I really like that they have a shop close to me.
i'm envious. i paid about as much for the same bike a little over 2 years ago, cuz i had to pay for fenders, etc. i have had a few problems too, that the upgrades seem to fix, like the battery mounted lock routinely screws up. that actually happened under warranty, but they kind of blew me off. my lectric xp has been a much better experience, but i still like riding the rover. if this was an option when i bought mine, i think it would have been much better for me, cuz i have to pole vault up onto it. i'm 5'8", but have a short inseam.
Great looking bike but having an integrated battery means doing an upgrade will basically be impossible, that's a massive bummer. Would be nice if it pushed the pice of the 5 down a bit but at least they're releasing new stuff
Sorry that I have not been able to find service or parts for the two RAD ROVERS I own . Been waiting close to a month now. For new LCD display . The service locations Rad Lists for Southern California do not service their products The RAD mobile service does not return calls
Thoughts on RadRover 6 Plus vs. Radrunner Plus? I am planning on pulling the trigger on a car replacement. The Rover 6 Plus would definitely get a rear and front rack. I am wondering if the upgrades of the new Rover outshine the RadRunner Plus and are worth the price gap. Biggest attraction to me is the upgraded motor but with the lack of a center councel option and having to add on additional costs for a rear rack it's a tough decision for me.
Don't do it their overpriced garbage, they're severely underpowered for the price. If you take the motors out of the case they're like a 350 watt motor, maybe a 500 at best, then they're paired with weak controllers. I think they have 16 amp controllers maybe 16.5. I'm not crazy about the new XP I like the old XP a lot better but once you derestrict them their head and shoulders above any Rad. They have Motors that are closer to 750 watts and 18 amp controllers.
@@keithlaurenz3774 agreed depends on your need. Rad bikes are just underpowered. I have the 26in Speedrid, they're only about 1100, way more powerful than the radrover. Check them out on Amazon they get great reviews. There's really only one drawback to it which is, the motor is wired directly into the controller, which makes removing the freewheelin a little more challenging. But in my opinion anything that rad makes is just complete chunk because they refused to give them more power which would cost them next to nothing to do. Ancheer also makes another really nice bike it's a 500 watt, 27.5 mountain bike. They're marketed is only 500 watts but they have a lot more power than you would think.
@@mjsmjs7905 I do want power... My main focus is getting from A to B in the fastest way but also I want cargo space to run errands. I did have my eye on the HyperScorpion. All the power I want and with cargo space but it's more moped than bike. I think I would rarely pedal that thing and just throttle. I still want to pedal and do so comfortably. I am also eyeing the Tern bikes for a mid-drive option. I will check those out this weekend and I have test ride with the Rad bikes this weekend scheduled so it will all be telling by the end of the week.
@@keithlaurenz3774 have you checked out the Bandit, a little expensive but those things are supposed to fly like 40 plus, I've heard mixed reviews in general about to Juiced Bikes . Those scorpions way over a hundred pounds.
Looks like a great way to transition from a budget bike to a more premium quality. What is the charge time on the battery? How much are extra battery packs or is there a larger option? Thank you for the great reviews!
Hey there Tony....I have the 6+, totally awesome, on battery recharging the manual states on an average (road) terrain.... 5 mi.....1 hr 10 mi....1.5 hr 15 mi....2.5 hr 20 mi....3.5 hr 25 mi....4.5 hr 30 mi....5.5 hr 45 mi.....7 hr An extra battery is $500+ ish Oh, the review forgot to mention that the tail light is also a break light when breaks applied. Go get one and Rad Out.
I bought mine a day ago RAD 6 The Waiting Game so i watched all the videos ,i can fix my own ride if needed , will buy another battery for long range riding ( OLD DUDE ) but not dead yet ;-}
Same here Paul...67yo here. Got mine a week ago. I'm in Palm Springs California (hotter than hell here 108°) so haven't even able to leave my class A Coach for most of the day. A breeze is being in front of the open oven at Thanksgiving. Lol. Anyways after I get a feel for it I'll get another battery for the backpack as with anything electric, be prepared.
@joe schmo Another battery for sure :) 67 years here also < went to a New Park and Ride for the bus , all flat and i forgot to drop the assist down to like 1 to 3 and it was on 5 when i simply turned and the bike kicked in on the turn and i went down ,nothing got hurt ( slow) but that won't happen again < Got mine Sept , and still learning do's and don't and i ride a mountain bike also this is different , i wear all the safety gear ,got a rearview cam a must / You get to ride all year, here we have a winter and i won't do it, Not a kid 🚴🚴♀️🚴♂️🙂❤️🤍💙, Peace Joe
Yeah great you can't use one of the thousand's of rad batterys out there. It's the SOS but with more expensive battery and you can't use any battery you may have
That's awesome that Rad power came out with a new bike. I watched 2 reviews can someone tell me is it a true 750w motor or is it a 500 peaking at 750w Trust me people need to know when they're spending that kind of money on a Ebike. That's great that it could climb hills and you added more torque. what's the peak power
Depends on area. U.S has the 750 watt version availble, in Canada we have 500 watts, which is our limited amount of watts allowed. In Europe I think it's only 250.
Just got mine, assembled it, looks great but it doesn't work and in a week the only advice they had was to replace the fuse in the battery, the battery that they say you must NOT open or you will void the warranty. They just cut and paste replies without even looking to see what product you are writing about. Forget calling, they say they have stopped answering support calls. If you can't walk into their store and buy a bike, don't even consider it.
Nice review. Can't believe they didn't upgrade the battery?? The Himiway still out ranges it. The first co. that includes a suspension seatpost will absolutely kill it! LOL 👍😎🚴
You can add a suspension seat post for a pittance, but I did (Shimano) and honestly am not sure it was worth it. My Rad Rover is not the latest but it's arguably among the greatest.
I like the red one with 6 plus it's awesome bike I have a 20/20 Red Rover that brother is awesome I like the new design I like a new motor too that it's working handling
For me, it would be nice if these e-bike companies would get away from these fat tires. I hate them. Also, at this price point, this e-bike should have a torque sensor. If this has 2inch tires and a torque sensor, I would be interested.
Battery was death on arrival. Scam manufacturing company wants me to buy a new battery. I read it is a known issue. Run from this manufacturer. They want to sell more batteries at $700 rather than making a better bike.
interesting. Rad is German for "bike." actually, it means wheel but, Rad is also the abbreviation for Fahrrad or Motorrad, bicycle or motorcycle, respectively.
I was considering buying a Rad bike, but since they stripped all the good parts, taken out a good motor and replaced it with a cheap, 3x less powerful one for Europe, then hiked the prices, I decided to skip them.
Looks like Radpower is competing with Aventon now. I like the Rad brakes a lot better. Yes I am an Aventon level owner. Been trying to get new pads for 6 months now. Beware of this people.
I've been considering the Aventon aventure. what are your thoughts on their reliability and customer support versus this new radpower 6. any helpful comments to for my decision would be greatly appreciated.
Don’t get the Super 73 if you want a bike you can actually pedal as the seat height is not adjustable and most riders can’t achieve proper leg extension. The Rad Rover is the best value on the market. Feel assured that you are making a good decision.
It took the other reviewer 30 mins to show what this guy did in about 7 mins. Thanks for not wasting our time.
If you just want a fraction of information, you're right. Electribikereviews.com is really meant for those, who want deeper information and I think the way he presents the bikes, sells the bikes as he brings it closer to the customer.
They do that for the UA-cam algorithm and also maybe they just wanted to get every nook and cranny es people like myself like to watch lengthy bike reviews that some others cut corners not to mention.
Short and informative. We'll done.
In a good info loaded 30 minutes is that i like.Otherwise so many questions.
I respect your comment though.Thx.
I just bought mine. 1st day in and I’m in love. The bike looks amazing, performs just as I expected, and has all the options for all needs. Great bike
Thank you for the wonderful review! I just got a RADROVER 6 and did a 22 mile ride on my 5th ride and FLAT OUT LOVE IT!!!! IT MAKES LIFE MORE FUN!!! KEEP ROCK'N MICAH!
I like this guy's review...fast and easy and not so much talking...keep the good work
Just ordered one so excited!
Hey! We both found the docks, great review Micah. I like your thumbnail.
Hey, thanks!
I just like seeing the industry grow.
It needs a suspension seatpost or a springy seat.
Yeha that seat looks like It'd be Painful
Not really.
Micha and EBR Court hanging out in the PNW riding the same bike ! cool ⚡✌🏽✌🏽
Great review Micah! Very conscience and straight to the point. The bike looks awesome with some impressive spec.
Yeah, very organized and chill. I liked the music too :)
That is literally the exact same bike as my Bintelli M1 , same frame and all . I've noticed a lot of companies use this design , it's a great bike no matter who makes it , as long as it has a Bafang in that thang
I think what it is ,they are mass produce from China and someone flys in and checks the specs then buy them by the bulk and slaps their logo on it, making some tweaks here n there… that’s why certain bikes once they are out of stock it takes awhile to restock and why most of them look the same…. Just my thoughts, could be wrong
Love watching your videos bud I have a Lectric 2.0 coming in a couple weeks my first ebike I cut my little toe off cut my Achilles’ tendon and all tendons and ligaments and also rotated my knee 180 degrees further than capable thanks to Gods mercy I can still walk on it I think an ebike will be helpful for it also keep the videos coming best wishes for you bud
Wow, Albert! It sounds like a Kodiak chewed on one of your legs! I'm curious what happened...
@@woodsculptor675 had a petal break after a jump on a bike and the petal broke and the steel peg went through my ankle and the toe was from a sled ride on a mountain on a car hood fell off a cliff landed on my feet and was in wonder as to how I was still standing and the hood came down in front of my face and stuck in the ground so close I could lick it haha it cut my toe off and rotated my knee in the Army in a turret the driver rotated it while I was cleaning casings out of it and the gunners hook caught in my flackvest while my foot was stuck under the gunners platform rotated my knee
Rover's new torquier motor translation: finally using an actual 750W motor. It's about time.
Oh there finally 750 I hate rad for lieing about that there 500 watt Motors on everybike before and that bike is ugly I hate rad there fakes
@@seandaugherty2033 I remember you from the FB group. It was BS what Rad did.
It's the controller, not the motor. I'm an engineer who has tested it, and the stock Rad motor handles 1641 watts just fine. What you see in the Bolton video is a fatter magnet shell which is 14mm wider, but they don't show you the big empty space inside. Rad starts with a 500 watt stator core for reduced weight (which is why the build sheets from Bafang say 500), but it's custom wound with heavier wiring than the Bolton upgrade motor (0.65mm for Rad, 0.55mm for Bolton). In our tests with the same power fed by identical aftermarket controllers, the Rad motor had higher startup torque, identical acceleration times (0 to 20mph in 4.8 seconds), and ran at lower temperatures. The downside to the Rad motor was having an internal RPM limiter that cannot be bypassed. If I did not need the extra speed for group rides, I'd stick with the Rad motor because it climbs hills better and is lighter.
@@Altema22
Great.Thank you for the info +.Cheers.
Great review, I like the new Rover! I'm curious how many amps the new controller is.
From the radrover 6 plus to the aventon aventure, which one would you recommend more?
Thats a nice looking bike, very clean lines and best of all they have a step through version for my wife. I just wish they 3" or smaller tire widths, like their Metro bike...Great Video
4 " wide tire is like a bit of minimum suspension without a front suspension fork.
I prefer the 3" tires too.
Mine is on the way! Yay!! I appreciate the great review.
If you are considering this bike right now I and many others online are getting bad batteries and their customer service is waaay overloaded. Check out their recent BBB complaints at Seattle Better Business Bureau. Though eventually solved mine hasn't been yet (dead battery on 2nd day, pro assembly)
Thanks. Very helpful, since now I was tempted by the $1299 price. Kinda makes sense now, why marked down. There are several 1299-1399 bikes out there without a battery problem. I have a really fun Lectric 2.0 step thru and was wanting a bigger bike, but maybe not...:))
To be fair, I'm sure RAD will get the battery problem taken care of, but it's not critical I buy just now, so...
I bought these bikes last November and it has been a total nightmare. Customer service has been responsive in the fact that they have given me a couple of laundry lists of things to do in order to fix the problem I have (bike won't power up), none of which have worked. They have sent me a couple of parts to swap out but that hasn't fixed it either. I know it's a product issue and not an assembly matter. I took the bike in the box to my local bike shop for assembly since I didn't want any issues and thought a pro would be the best way to go. I purchased 2 of these bikes and although one has worked perfectly, one hasn't been able to be fixed. Over three months in and I have yet to be able to ride this thing. Very disappointed! I purchased these bikes and the Hollywood rack for my motorhome to use while on vacation so we wouldn't have to have a car. That would have been a good plan had it worked.
I am also having the same problem their customer support is terrible I only have 300 miles on my bike and it’s been in the shop for 3 months.
Looks good, but wish they would have upgraded the battery to a 52v and more watt hours.
I did the Bolton upgrades. Now has cruise control at any speed up to 35 mph. At 12-16 mph I can ride 100 miles. So glad I didn’t pull the trigger on Rads battery. And they’re charging $150 for shipping a battery. 🤪
@@davel2119 Bolton upgrades? Please explain
@@bfarm44 Go to Bolton bikes. He has Rad Power upgrades 👍😎🚴♂️
The Bolton upgrades are Awesome! Plus I have dual batteries. New upgraded controller and Bigger motor. My Rad Rover 5 is like riding a motorcycle now. Top speed 35mph. I'm still waiting for my Hydraulic brakes from Bolton Bikes. As far as the Rad Rover bike itself. I myself have never had a problem with it or anything breaking and its a little over a year old now.
Are those large tires more susceptible to flats than the thinner variety?
Why would they be? I've gone 5 years without a flat.
Ceramic brakes? Those are just barely necessary on sports cars. That's an option to increase their profit margin.
Thanks for your review. I've placed my order. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
Today is delivery day. Looking like I'm getting one of the first production bikes.
@@JTLawgiver And, how do you like it?
Let's just say my truck is not being used much anymore. Have put over 200 miles on the bike so far. No issues. Love it.
It seems seems that RadPower bikes is losing ground. When the Aventon Aventure came out it was way ahead of the RadRover, but I figured Rad would catch up when it came out with their new RadRover 6. I guess I was wrong, the Aventure is still miles ahead in performance and refinement.
Yeah I'm failing to see why anyone would buy this over the Adventure other than just wanting to support Rad Power. Plus, the Adventure is in stock and it's $100 cheaper. This looks better than their previous version, but the Adventure is a better bike and a better buy.
Agreed.
The entire industry is scamming customers. The only expensive part of the bike is the battery, and small batteries like these are even cheaper when they're using low performance cells. Battery costs probably no more than a couple hundred bucks. The rest of the (probably) 1,500 price tag is on... A bicycle? Motors are only 200-500$ so a grand for a bike with mediocre specs... We seriously need a company that will build these things with a smaller profit margin for consumers.
@@AarPlays What I can't figure out is why in the heck these bikes weigh over 70lbs!!! That's NUTS! They should only weight 30-40lbs worst case. The components don't weigh that much. The frames are apparently very cheap metal and not even the good stuff a company like a Trek would use in their basic bikes that worst case might weigh 30lbs.
@@independentmind85 I don't think the Aventure is available every where. I don't think you can find them in Canada.
Great review. My favorite detail was the higher PAS pedal performance. I didn't like that I would have to jackhammer the pedals to do anything on higher levels on other bikes.
Just got mine today. Love it.
Love the new bike and the changes they have made. But you forgot to address the missing controller!! Where did it go and what does that mean for future upgrades/repairs?
Which bike do you like better the Rad Rover 6+ or the Aventon Aventure? That's would be a great comparison.
Rize bike !
Aventure....I have an Aventure...top speed is 32mph...no joke!!
Very good review! I’m getting one for my 13th b day, and I can not wait. This looks awesome.
Please post your comments on it. My 13yo also is looking at one.
@@billwheeler1213 I have about 160 miles on it now, and I seriously recommend it, it is probably the best thing I have ever had, I can go around my town easily now, and can take myself to after school activities and to friends houses and whatnot. If you have the money, it is seriously worth it.
Question, can that frame accommodate small frame riders?
They lowered the minimum seat height so it does fit a wider range now.
Have you ever seen one of these bikes in real life? They're massive, get a radrunner you'll be happy
what is the weight maximum? i am 673.5lbs, and am looking to get out and not excercise....thanks Electrek!!!
How many hours does the battery last?
This doesn't sound like a review at all to me. It sounds more like a marketing video.
He's being informative without being long-winded, obviously you haven't watched any of these videos before. Feel free to waste your time and watch a half hour video that'll eventually tell you the same thing
Yeah, this is the 6th or 7th (being the Plus) edition of the model. So, it doesn't make sense to make long reviews every time a new model comes into the market. I believe he still has the Reviews from Model 1-6 for you to review or go over with.
Great review, I have a rad rover plus and really enjoy it! My wife's little dog loves to go for rides in the pet carrier up front. I'm sure I get a lot of attention especially because they don't expect a 6'3 guy my size with a dog in a carrier!
Is the bike comfortable for you? This thing is one sale right now for $2000 (CAD) .
I want to buy it but I am 6'4" so I'm a little skeptical.
@@bobo42024 I find it comfortable, I bought the most padded seat they sell when I purchased the bike and never tried the one that it came with. I always hated cycling because the seats were not comfortable but I can ride this for hours.
Great review. Many thanks from across the Pond!
Awesome review!
I'd like to see a seat post suspension on these budget bikes. Also would like to see a mid drive motor. Himiway cruisers are $1500, and it's looks exactly like the rad, and it's more powerful, also has 48v 17amphour battery.
2K is considered budget? ☝️
@@thermalgeothermal451 considering what I paid for mine I’d say so
Ya did a real nice job. Told me exactly what I wanted to know. Thanx
I have tried to purchase several times but due to my small town location would not work.
Just figured out a location it will ship and I bought it!
I have my fingers crossed that I will get it👍
I have 1800 miles as my daily driver and one almost fatal accident to my name. I have literally driven this in thunderstorms a d blizzards and come through alright (bundle up). I leave it outside in the elements during rain or hail. This bike will get you there. You just gotta ask yourself, do you need to go?
I'm not as price sensitive and only looked at this because my first choice Priority Current has everything I want, mid-drive, 140 crazy torque, gates belt drive (no chain!), and integrated battery and great monster hill climbing BUT no throttle (most mid-drives don't have it). I am coming around to not caring about the integrated battery but just wish the chain would be replace with belt drive on these and you got my money. Great review btw.
definitely seconding this. Priority current is still my first choice tbh, but I would be so sold on these if it was belt drive. I have another priority bike and not having to worry about my chain getting destroyed is just such a game changer. They aren't joking about low maintenance, the only time I ever had to worry about maintenance on mine was due to finnicky upgrading parts lol.
@@max_daisy Nice. Glad you are happy with it
I purchased this bike, loved it and then on the 8th ride, the pedal broke off and almost sent me flying. The pedal is stripped and will not stay on the bike. Their phone lines are always closed and they do not respond to warranty (or any) emails. $2000.00 for an un-rideable bike. Don't do it, folks.
On my existing Radrover 5, I can set the top speed to 40 km / 24 miles per hour. Is it possible to do this also on the new Radrover 6? I test rode the new RadRover 6 yesterday and couldn't find this adjustment setting? Great review, thanks from Seattle.
Can you tell us if it felt any different than your RAD5? did it feel like it had a good amount of torque?..how were the brakes?....thinking Of buying this bike but if the rad 5 felt the same I might look to save some money. Any help would be appreciated.
I hacked my software to increase the limit (look on Google) but really, 20 MPH is plenty fast.
Pretty good video. So will the bike go faster that 20 MPH with pedal assist?
Sure, but you'd work your ass off trying to maintain 25mph on this heavy bike.
How does one change the time?
Will that display work on previous generation rover?
This is torque sensored?
Well done man. Looks great
i used to be a motorcyclist for many years - then people in cars almost killing me finally got me to stop at age 31. i tried riding dirt bikes for about 2 years now, but the vibrations kill my wrist and its extremely tiring and takes tons and TONS of time just to be able to get to the destination. 5 mins ago i ordered this rad 6 plus and i cannot wait to finally ride a decent quality / decent motor / decent battery e-bike from a good company. thanks for the review!
thanks for this video. what about in snow conditions? Will this bike do on bike routes in the snow?
How would this bike work for a shorter person like myself? I’m 5’5 and living remote, so I’d have to order without riding it.
I've been considering the adventon aventure but now this new rad power has me 2nd guessing myself. The Aventure has 80 mm of front travel versus the radpower 60 mm in fork travel not sure if that's a big difference. I've seen mixed reviews on customer service on adventon for customer service, but as far as the specs on the bike any recommendations would be would be appreciated... This will be my 1st E bike so trying to get any recommendations posssible.
Buy a radrunner
The Adventure is literally better in every way and it's cheaper. Plus, it's in stock so you don't have to wait months on end for a bike.
@@independentmind85 accept in customer service. I've tried calling them at least 7 they never answer the phone.... What I see people writing on UA-cam reviews about it being non existent is a 100% true
750W motor and a throttle. No throttle, no deal!
I’ve been looking at Haybike and Radio Flyer. I went and test rode the Plus. It’s very nice. Rides very smooth and big. I’m 6’2”. I really like that they have a shop close to me.
How many speeds? Is it fast?
If they wanted my business, Rad needs to do a 60v bbshd with front and rear suspension.
You can always ask them to upgrade to that.
Great Video, I love my Radrunner 2 it's an amazing bike. From the UK
i'm envious. i paid about as much for the same bike a little over 2 years ago, cuz i had to pay for fenders, etc. i have had a few problems too, that the upgrades seem to fix, like the battery mounted lock routinely screws up. that actually happened under warranty, but they kind of blew me off.
my lectric xp has been a much better experience, but i still like riding the rover. if this was an option when i bought mine, i think it would have been much better for me, cuz i have to pole vault up onto it. i'm 5'8", but have a short inseam.
Nice pleasant review. 👍🏻
Please which is the best vloetric nomad 1 or roven 6 plus .
Is the aventon aventure still the better choice?
No
Is this better than adventure 2 avton
When do you get your tiny Chinese truck?
What is best price on entry level rad power commiter city bike? Maybe 1k 1200
Great looking bike but having an integrated battery means doing an upgrade will basically be impossible, that's a massive bummer. Would be nice if it pushed the pice of the 5 down a bit but at least they're releasing new stuff
Right, and any replacement batteries must be theirs!
Please consider asking Radrover to offer a brighter display that can be seen in bright sunlight in Florida such as a TFT or OLED or LED display.
I need help deciding on a bike seems like the Wallke X3 Pro is a good bike, but I also like this one. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
What is the torque in Nm? They used a pretty low end shifter. Definitely not as nice as a RapidFire that goes below the handlebar.
Can the Rad Rover 6 plus be upgraded to ride a person on bike?
How do you change the clock time on the lcd
Sorry that I have not been able to find service or parts for the two RAD ROVERS I own .
Been waiting close to a month now. For new LCD display .
The service locations Rad Lists for Southern California do not service their products
The RAD mobile service does not return calls
Thoughts on RadRover 6 Plus vs. Radrunner Plus? I am planning on pulling the trigger on a car replacement. The Rover 6 Plus would definitely get a rear and front rack. I am wondering if the upgrades of the new Rover outshine the RadRunner Plus and are worth the price gap. Biggest attraction to me is the upgraded motor but with the lack of a center councel option and having to add on additional costs for a rear rack it's a tough decision for me.
Don't do it their overpriced garbage, they're severely underpowered for the price. If you take the motors out of the case they're like a 350 watt motor, maybe a 500 at best, then they're paired with weak controllers. I think they have 16 amp controllers maybe 16.5. I'm not crazy about the new XP I like the old XP a lot better but once you derestrict them their head and shoulders above any Rad. They have Motors that are closer to 750 watts and 18 amp controllers.
@@mjsmjs7905 Too bad the XPs are fugly and I don't have any interest in a folding bike. Don't need it and prefer a solid frame.
@@keithlaurenz3774 agreed depends on your need. Rad bikes are just underpowered. I have the 26in Speedrid, they're only about 1100, way more powerful than the radrover. Check them out on Amazon they get great reviews. There's really only one drawback to it which is, the motor is wired directly into the controller, which makes removing the freewheelin a little more challenging. But in my opinion anything that rad makes is just complete chunk because they refused to give them more power which would cost them next to nothing to do. Ancheer also makes another really nice bike it's a 500 watt, 27.5 mountain bike. They're marketed is only 500 watts but they have a lot more power than you would think.
@@mjsmjs7905 I do want power... My main focus is getting from A to B in the fastest way but also I want cargo space to run errands. I did have my eye on the HyperScorpion. All the power I want and with cargo space but it's more moped than bike. I think I would rarely pedal that thing and just throttle. I still want to pedal and do so comfortably. I am also eyeing the Tern bikes for a mid-drive option. I will check those out this weekend and I have test ride with the Rad bikes this weekend scheduled so it will all be telling by the end of the week.
@@keithlaurenz3774 have you checked out the Bandit, a little expensive but those things are supposed to fly like 40 plus, I've heard mixed reviews in general about to Juiced Bikes . Those scorpions way over a hundred pounds.
Looks like a great bike. I'm wondering if there's some kind of option to replace the seat with some form of suspension?
Looks like a standard bicycle seat, so you can use pretty much anything you eant
Looks like a great way to transition from a budget bike to a more premium quality. What is the charge time on the battery? How much are extra battery packs or is there a larger option? Thank you for the great reviews!
Hey there Tony....I have the 6+, totally awesome, on battery recharging the manual states on an average (road) terrain....
5 mi.....1 hr
10 mi....1.5 hr
15 mi....2.5 hr
20 mi....3.5 hr
25 mi....4.5 hr
30 mi....5.5 hr
45 mi.....7 hr
An extra battery is $500+ ish
Oh, the review forgot to mention that the tail light is also a break light when breaks applied.
Go get one and Rad Out.
I bought mine a day ago RAD 6 The Waiting Game so i watched all the videos ,i can fix my own ride if needed , will buy another battery for long range riding ( OLD DUDE ) but not dead yet ;-}
shipping Starts in September
Same here Paul...67yo here. Got mine a week ago. I'm in Palm Springs California (hotter than hell here 108°) so haven't even able to leave my class A Coach for most of the day. A breeze is being in front of the open oven at Thanksgiving. Lol. Anyways after I get a feel for it I'll get another battery for the backpack as with anything electric, be prepared.
@joe schmo Another battery for sure :) 67 years here also < went to a New Park and Ride for the bus , all flat and i forgot to drop the assist down to like 1 to 3 and it was on 5 when i simply turned and the bike kicked in on the turn and i went down ,nothing got hurt ( slow) but that won't happen again < Got mine Sept , and still learning do's and don't and i ride a mountain bike also this is different , i wear all the safety gear ,got a rearview cam a must / You get to ride all year, here we have a winter and i won't do it, Not a kid 🚴🚴♀️🚴♂️🙂❤️🤍💙, Peace Joe
how do i charge the battery?
That’s a good looking bike from rad, never thought I’d say that
Haha! What are you trying to 'incinerate'...? Ha! Are you saying you don't think the Rad Runner 1 is sexy...?
@@woodsculptor675 insinuate
Based on that haircut I'd say you don't have great taste to begin with
@@jordanmiles106 It was a joke.
@@jmyers1072 Ouch!
Good video and to the point
Nice Bike, buuuuut. All those features and not even a simple chainguard?
Rubber band on your pants!
My question what do you consider rad rover 6 vs priority bicycles ebike. Which is more value for money. Please help me Mike.
Yeah great you can't use one of the thousand's of rad batterys out there. It's the SOS but with more expensive battery and you can't use any battery you may have
That's awesome that Rad power came out with a new bike. I watched 2 reviews can someone tell me is it a true 750w motor or is it a 500 peaking at 750w Trust me people need to know when they're spending that kind of money on a Ebike. That's great that it could climb hills and you added more torque. what's the peak power
Depends on area. U.S has the 750 watt version availble, in Canada we have 500 watts, which is our limited amount of watts allowed. In Europe I think it's only 250.
"That kind of money?" Guess you haven't priced Specialized or other big names.
Does anyone know how to raise the handlebars?
why dont they offer it in UK? just detune motor to 250w and if we want, we can unlock remaining power on the settings
Just got mine, assembled it, looks great but it doesn't work and in a week the only advice they had was to replace the fuse in the battery, the battery that they say you must NOT open or you will void the warranty. They just cut and paste replies without even looking to see what product you are writing about.
Forget calling, they say they have stopped answering support calls. If you can't walk into their store and buy a bike, don't even consider it.
Top speed?
24 MPH unlocked
Weight?
i just ordered one
Nice review. Can't believe they didn't upgrade the battery?? The Himiway still out ranges it. The first co. that includes a suspension seatpost will absolutely kill it! LOL 👍😎🚴
You can add a suspension seat post for a pittance, but I did (Shimano) and honestly am not sure it was worth it. My Rad Rover is not the latest but it's arguably among the greatest.
I like the red one with 6 plus it's awesome bike I have a 20/20 Red Rover that brother is awesome I like the new design I like a new motor too that it's working handling
The gear shifter on the handle bars is super cheap and clunky. I bought a $16 one from Amazon that fit and works better.
For me, it would be nice if these e-bike companies would get away from these fat tires. I hate them. Also, at this price point, this e-bike should have a torque sensor. If this has 2inch tires and a torque sensor, I would be interested.
Eh....so now we have two screens to look at? Not my style. I do like the full hydraulic brakes, though.
I agree. Two screens is absolutely ridiculous. I usually like Micah, but this was really a stretch to find a way to say anything positive about that.
Battery was death on arrival. Scam manufacturing company wants me to buy a new battery. I read it is a known issue. Run from this manufacturer. They want to sell more batteries at $700 rather than making a better bike.
interesting. Rad is German for "bike." actually, it means wheel but, Rad is also the abbreviation for Fahrrad or Motorrad, bicycle or motorcycle, respectively.
I was considering buying a Rad bike, but since they stripped all the good parts, taken out a good motor and replaced it with a cheap, 3x less powerful one for Europe, then hiked the prices, I decided to skip them.
Superb!
Looks like Radpower is competing with Aventon now. I like the Rad brakes a lot better. Yes I am an Aventon level owner. Been trying to get new pads for 6 months now. Beware of this people.
I've been considering the Aventon aventure. what are your thoughts on their reliability and customer support versus this new radpower 6. any helpful comments to for my decision would be greatly appreciated.
This is my next bicycle and it will be my first e-bike. Can't wait to get one!
Don’t get the Super 73 if you want a bike you can actually pedal as the seat height is not adjustable and most riders can’t achieve proper leg extension.
The Rad Rover is the best value on the market. Feel assured that you are making a good decision.
And ordered in glossy white.
can any of their bikes do 28 mph?
What’s the weight of the bike? Thanks!
74lbs...step thru is 72lbs