Rad Rover, 3 Batteries, Save $50 on Rads Link
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This is my review of my Rad Rover electric bicycle.
I have rode over 4000 non commuter miles, and have enjoyed the bike so much I have bought three now. (One was stolen out of a security building)
I now have three batteries. And three chargers
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Special thanks to James Bond and his review on the rad rover. It has been very helpful to me.
I have found by adding an extra 2 batteries has given me unlimited options for me. With a rear view mirror and a drink holder it has become a wonderful way to experience my travels effortlessly.
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4000+ miles so far no issues as of 2/10/21
I have traveled to Anacortes Washington, Darrington Washington, Ocean Shores, Jackson Hole, Yellowstone National Park, Victoria BC and Chehalis to Raymond Washington.
My favorite app is “bike maps” $5, it has really opened up a whole new level of fun that I did not know existed.
I cannot more highly recommend this product.😎
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I have the same lights from REI from my rad Rover bike. I like them very much. It keeps me safe at night I love these are chargeable lights theater.
Great advice on your review, only found your channel today and subscribed on this first video. All the best from the UK
I bought a new rad runner plus in july put 1000 miles on it. I love it and never knew how fun
a toy it is. better than a red ryder bb gun.
Good tip about the front sprocket. I have encountered the same problem with my CafeRacer(Cheeta). Power assist 4 and 5 tends to over power the 7th gear.
Good morning Rick,
I tend to run on high power and don’t try to save any battery life. It’s not perfect it slips off every once in a while going over big bumps but hey that’s why we ride fast and take chances.
Have a great day👍
There's a scenic bike-route between Multnomah Falls and Hood River that I'm really looking forward to riding once I get my ebike at the end of July. I'd like to put a couple extra batteries on it, to extend the range, since there's a bunch of smaller waterfalls along the scenic highways.
Excellent tip, thank you. I just checked on the map and it looks like a primo ride.
I have now 4 batteries to ride 100 miles. I like my old RAD MINI foldable, but never used. I have good whells and tires. I will drive next summer 130 miles. Thanks!
Rad say dont charge above 2amp because it keeps the life of the battery to about 5 years of use, more amps will degrade your cells faster. I do it, I charge at 3amps on a Grin 'Satiator', and Ive had my battery for 3.5 years, and I can confirm that the Grin charger handles the battery management system (the circuit board inside the battery casing), with precision over the long term. I'd recommend a Grin Satiator as your very first accessory over everything else.
Thank you. How do you go from the Grim xlr plug to the rad type plug? I am not a electrical engineer but how do you know it’s not hurting the battery. Rad only suggests manufacturing specs. Which as a business owner I understand.
Any input would be appreciated.
Cheers!
Ahh! Just found the answers on video explaining link
www.amazon.com/Cycle-Satiator-Programmable-Electric-Battery/dp/B00VB2BXGG
Now it takes me overnight or 7 hours 14amp hours divided by 2amp with Rad Charging
With Grim it takes 5 hours 14amp hours divided by 3 or 5 hours charging with Grim Charging
Nice vid(s) Bill, had the pleasure of meeting you at Lk. Wilderness. I always remember those batteries 👍
Yes it was nice nice meeting you. A fellow enthusiast! That's one of my favorite locations too.
Nice, good job! 👍🏼
I have over 8500 miles on my 2016 Rad Rover, I liked that bike so much I bought another one but it's a 2018 Rad Rover 5 plus. I also would recommend having a backup battery as well.
I love my 1st rad rover so much, I went out and bought another one right away. I remember what happened to boosted board, They were selling like hotcakes and all sudden they were gone. Man I love this toy.
Only about 5500 miles so far....amateur status only 😊
I got 3 batteries 60amp total on Kepler. Just today I rode 44miles and have 80 miles left. Batteries have 60% left.
i would never have a bike with no rear suspension---my mountain bikes all have full front and rear suspension and the two electric bikes full suspension--makes a world of difference
I agree with you. But I’m 65 now and I’m just a wimp when it comes to riding so I stay on the flat bike trails and this bike is more than enough for my needs. I know I look 22, ha ha ha, but if I was I would definitely buy a high-end bike, or just build a killer one. When I purchased these they were only $1600. And I have gotten over 5000 miles on them. I think that’s a great deal. Thanks for sharing.👍
I have both full suspension and hardtail e-bikes from Haibike. Riding the street only, with some graveI , I find rear suspension is really not needed, Rear suspension can add a lot of weight and also removes some of the "sporty" feel on pavement. There is definitely a place for hardtail eBikes.
awesome... thanks 4 the inspiration
Great video, Bill.........Thank You :-)
I like your set up 👍
I’ll be following some of your videos .I just purchased a parallel connector and a couple other adapters from AREA 13. For my black bird, I’m going to have a total of 47 amp/hrs.
By adding a 30 amp hour triangle battery, which I’m going to hang in a bag on the side of the bike pretty much hanging off the back rack . If that works out, I’m thinking about adding a second 30 amp hour battery. And then get rid of the 17. once I get to 30 I should increase my range up to about 100 miles instead of 37 miles on the existing battery. That will be definitely nice for my future tours of Michigan’s rails to trails. I plan on hammock camping along the way.
That is so cool!
Solar Panel charging along the way?
@@tommcgill1671 i’ll probably do a couple days hammock camping, then get a hotel room charge everything up and do a couple days back home hammock camping. AREA 13 was talking about doing a solar panel that will charge almost as fast as a wall plug but on this particular rails to trails ride, I should be able to ride two days stay in a hotel room and ride two days without using solar. well the battery pack is charging I’ll be at some local Traverse City Michigan breweries!!! 🍺😄
Nice bike set up.
I know what you mean about batteries, you can never have enough juice. I put almost 11k miles on my Ecotric hardtail with no suspension and I am on my 3rd battery. Instead of buying a 4th, I just bought an AWD ebike with a 22ah battery. It blows away my 36v Ecotric, it also goes 35 mph to boot LOL Rode 40 miles yesterday and still had 1/2 bars, rode today 30 miles and still had 3/4. They say it will do 60 miles and I believe it. I will test it this spring. I was thinking about adding another battery, but it is probably not needed as I doubt I will ever do more than 60. If I do, I will just carry one in a bag or have the wife meet me to switch half way.
My wife has put on over 5k miles on her RAD and she still has the original battery. She usually rides about 10 miles a day, so she charges every other day so I think that is why she has had better luck with her battery.
What brand and model new ebike did you buy?
Very cool - I love what you have done here. Did you do it all by your self or get help from a bike shop ? Did you order the extra batteries from Rad Power Bikes and how much did it cost ?
Caught me online 😎
Cost I don't know this is my hobby
Attachment follow others comments for answers
kind of heavy
Cheers!
I’m amazed you haven’t changed seats 😳 those stock seats are like sitting on a cement block.
I guess I’m lucky I feel they’re just perfect for me, and I love the handle because I have to lift up the back end of the bike often. Cheers
Just looking for a replacement battery that's cheaper than the road runner site Not worried about how easy it is to install been rc mofels as for 30 years
I've ridden around my clu try town and onto another two and since aigust 2021 I've done between two bike that are the same and I have done over 22,000 kilometres using a 52v battery and a 1kW bafang midrive motors. I wouldn't want to use anything else. Maybe except a 750w mid drive but that's not important
great video !
Bill, Allowing for average conditions..Terrain, Weight Carried and Throttle Assist etc what range will the 3 Batteries give you, excellent video..James.
I always just assume 20 miles per battery. They vary in age. I never try to save power, ever.
They average 23 miles and I find my bike app route range accurate.
App I use No longer Available.
Great Question 👍
I have a Rad Mini ebike. I have three batteries on the rear. I have three super bright lights for tunnels. I have 8 USB plugs. I have an Exstream siren for trying to take my bike. I have better mirrors and two bars on the handlebar, for much more gear. I am setup to travel 70 miles, going up and down hills where I live. I just bought another brand new ebike to travel 135 miles with no peddling. For my new ebike will have one extra battery, $1,000... I am going to make a camping trailer next so I can camp two weeks before going to a store again for food. I do too much designing for my bikes. My current battery amps are 13.5 amps, my new ebike has 60-amp batteries. I have two pressure tiers meter one for ebike and another for the trailer. Nice to notice the tire air, it has helped me for a slow leak after 48 miles. I only had two issues on my ebike, but now it's perfect. I am planning to sell my Rad now, $2,500... Thanks!
you are a ANIMAL! I love it 👍
I ride from Bothell to Issaquah on my Rad and use 2.5 batteries. My new bike will have 60 Ah batteries, so much easier and longer rides. I want to go to Cle Elum one of these days with my trailer. Running a trailer I never know it's on me, until going down hills easy. I hate Burke Gilman Trail, they are too bumpy going to Sandpoint, they had not fixed the trail after 45 years from Sandpoint to Index. I lived right at Sandpoint for many years. I worked at Dick's Market for 10 years. My bike is totally different than anyone else, but it did cost a lot and time to design. Oh, I have blinkers and brake lights, just like a motorcycle. I finally had one guy to chat while on the same trail now twice, it has been good. My best friend rides normal bikes and will tell end. I am wanting to start at Rattle Snake to Cle Elum, with someone else. Enough of me!
Sweet! I have done that ride. Cle Elum is a great ride, you will enjoy it.@@hikeaphoto746
I like the simplicity of just switching out for a fresh battery. With the stock motor and controller, how big of a battery do you think we can run? Radmini 4 here
That's a great question! I purchased 3 rad Rovers, one was stolen, all were the same, so easy exchange. I also bought a rad mission on impulse , and I verified at the shop that it was interchangeable with my rovers, yet battery was slightly smaller. Call the rad shop.👍
you can charge at 4 - 5a no problem. As long as charger amps are %40(or less) of your amp hours(Ah) you are good. This info comes from the EbikeSchool
That universal rule does not apply to all eBikes. There are considerations involving the circuitry inside that battery case. As with laptops and mobile devices...its best not to go aftermarket with eBike battery chargers.
I'm in Seattle as well and looking to have a custom rear rack mount for my Rad bike. I also have 2 batteries, like yours but the DIY case I've built for them is noisy going over bumps. Could you by chance recommend a good place to mount them like yours? Nice video!
www.pacificindustrial.com
6.5” w by 12” long
I drilled 4 holes only, thru battery mounting. I attached directly with stainless steel screws from Ace Hardware directly onto Rad Power Bikes rear rack screws. Note I did flare the base of the stainless steel to accept the bump of the welded mounting screw receivers. I hope that makes sense, as you progress you will see what I mean. I had them cut it to size with there super Duper cutting machines.
Be sure to strap it down and put something in between the batteries if you do this, I jump a lot of curbs and I want it solid as a rock, and be sure to turn the switch on to full on. Because if you don’t pin doesn’t drop the full distance into your mounting bracket.
You will have to make your own mounting bracket starting with cardboard and out of whatever material works best for you, Ride strong, ride free
Measure twice cut once, Ha ha ha thanks for reaching out and good luck.
Also note, the leather strap with the foam in between the batteries actually secures 95% of the load when I run the strap underneath the rack. I would not be confident without the strap or the foam in between the batteries. Does that make sense?
Yes. Thank you for your ideas. I wish I didn't have to worry about thieves while I'm inside grabbing my groceries at night. Alas... I will probably make a hermetically sealed container to deter battery theft. It just needs to be insulated enough internally to not rattle around, I think 1 inch foam will work. Mine are to be permanently mounted and in parallel for longer range. Great share. 👍
@@BillCullins love the POSITIVITY
Hello bill, where did you buy the mud protector/ rubber flap, for your front Sprocket ? ( name, price and where to buy?) Good video, regards from Holland . Jeff
Thanks for reaching out Jeff
Here you go it’s from eBay
www.ebay.com/itm/184853377816?hash=item2b0a1eb318:g:tGEAAOSwCNxgq67E
I was dreaming about being back in Holland this morning and riding my Rad, you guys have a beautiful country.
Bill Cullins . Thank you bill. Yes Holland is beautifull, but if you ever go back again,,, visit the islands at least one. Take the biggest and middle one Terschelling. I live there.👍 . Most beautifull island😂
So you didn't hook the batteries up you just use them as spares? And that's a pretty nifty rack that style of rack actually fits over your calipers? I was gong to buy that style but I was told they don't work for caliper/rotor brakes. Also, there are a lot of reviews for some of the racks that say they are flimsy and will brake if going over bumps or if you overload them. They are not made equal at all. Even the more expensive ones can fail.
It’s just the standard rack from Rad.
It’s really solid I’m very happy with it. The only challenge is when you get panniers the hooks have to be wide enough to accept the rack.
I had a previous bike stolen with panniers , and I just recently ordered the exact same pannier’s from Amazon.
They were too small.
Look up “cruising the cut” on RUclips. I really want to go ride the tow pass along the rivers. I think that would just be amazing through the countryside and staying at Airbnb.
As far as going over bumps, I’m pretty tough on my bike. And I don’t try to baby anything.
It’s really held up well, I’m very impressed. I’ve rented electric bikes around the world and I would not do to them what I do to my Rad
Did you go to Europe to travel? How do you send your ebike there? Did you put it in the luggage of your plane? Did you travel with the batteries? How did you get the batteries there?
Not yet. Only options. send bike with motorcycle shipping $1200 or buy new in Amsterdam
Wow. 6,400 plus km wow
Hi Bill are those an after market battery . I called Rad Rover and they said they do not have batteries for purchase for the rad 5+ or 6+ which I'm looking at . Any suggestions or good after market brand ? Thanks !
Great Question. Those are purchased from rad.
I too am waiting for more battery’s to arrive. You may consider Bolton Bikes. It’s a totally different setup though.
In today’s society things change so fast.
Battery’s now available 👍
@@BillCullins Thank you Bill !
Hello bill ,how you connect the battery together or separate ?
Great question.
I do not connect them, I just take the time to slide the new one in place. I don’t want to risk burning out the system by my incompetence. Simplicity.
Thanks for reaching out with a great question
@@BillCullins aha perfect! A neat way to carry extra batteries. It's a shame that we spend so much on one battery and it doesn't get you all that far. No matter the size, These hub motors seem to eat energy like they haven't been fed for a while lol But I love them! I used to have a mid drive with a single 14ah battery that would take me 50+ miles easily, But I just find them boring and love the way hubs glide you effortlessly.. They are just the best for laid back cruising.
@@BillCullins Sipping or guzzling of the power is the new game changer, look into battery blending!
where did you get the belt for the rear batteries?
My closet. I think I bought it on Amazon. I just cut it down to size.
At what point does the weight of the batteries overrule the range?
Excellent question. The weight is quite substantial it’s almost 30 pounds in batteries alone. So as you go to get on the bike it tends to want to flip up. I lost one of my riding buddies who would liked to do long rides so I have returned to only two batteries and that’s more than enough for me. 40 miles guaranteed actual about 46. And I never tried to save batteries, I just ride to have fun.
you should look at a rail e bike lots of old unused train tracks in the pnw check it
How does having batteries above the rear tire affect the bikes handling?
heavy. I cut back to 2. no worries with 2
You need to use ebike rated tires.
Are those batteries connected together..?..if it does how you connected them..?
No I keep it simple. I just take a break and take a few minutes to switch them. Easy!
Two is max for me
Voltage? And I believe you said it was 14 amp hours??
Go to the rad power bike website, all the technical details are there.
One tire is mounted wrong
So, you only use one battery at a time?
Yes 👍
@@BillCullins How many miles total you think your range will be with 3 batteries?
@@emaguigad Guaranteed 20 miles per battery. Actual about 23. I cut back to 2 batteries now. Too heavy and I rarely go past 40 miles per ride. CheerS!
@@BillCullins There's battery could buy for your E bicycle that, allows you to charge up what you're doing faster but you would need a new battery for that.
ONCE YOU GO 2 OR MORE BATTERIES ON AN EBIKE YOU CAN'T GO BACK :)
Got that one right!
That plate is aluminum
American Family will insurer your bike
Buy a better seat👍
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Looks like aluminum, not steel.
Thank you Melvin