I have been riding my Radkick for a couple months now and really love it. I also have a Radrover 6 plus and thoroughly enjoy that bike too. But Radkick has a nice step thru design, very quiet tires and belt drive and it’s 22 pounds lighter than the Radrover. The torque sensor is also an improvement. I live in Cedar Key, Florida and the narrower Radkick tires don’t handle the loose sand as well as the Radrover massive tires. Since Radkick has a throttle which helps starting from a dead stop, I wish they would have upped the gear ratio a little bit on the single speed to make it more comfortable pedaling at 20 mph. It’s a great, quiet, lighter bike that is a joy to drive.
Great point! Always pay attention to saddle height - sometimes we forget on filming days when camera crew and reviewers are swapping back and forth. Bear with us if it looks low 😂 We adjust properly for testing!
I like the belt driver feature, but concerned being a 250lb rider if the motor is enough and the battery having enough power to power the motor with a heavier rider.
Light weight should very much be in quotes. And not a gates belt drive, is definitely going to be an interesting choice. Unknown belts have been know to have issues and not last long as well. It really should be a gates belt system. Also your brake test is very very flawed. It should be tested going down hill at speed and make sure no fade and how hot the rotors get. Your test doesn't really do anything for brake testing.
We'd love to see Rad's take on that setup. We've wondered if they would look into mid drives at some point. That would be a whole new price tier for such a bike though! What would you be willing to pay for that type of ride?
@@ElectricBikeReport The problem is that the retail market tends to serve the TRENDS. Hubs are less expensive than Mid Motors, but the general public which lacks knowledge of cycling just tends to buy what everyone else has. The retail market is more about PROFIT than truly serving what true cyclists are actually seeking within the Bike Industry.
My Ride1up turris, it has be one of the best ebikes made. Ive tried 6-7 store brand torque sensor bikes and they were all super low pedal assist, slow with small batteries and $500 to $1000 more.. The bigger rear motors and bigger batteries with a cadence sensor is the right away to go, you have the power and range when you need it
So you're saying it's perfect? :) Remember, hill and range are in line with this style and class. Price will always be subjective and the value seems fair since it's got a little more going on than most city bikes, but we understand if you see that point differently!
It is increasingly popular for its comfort and ease of use. If the manufacturer can make the frame relatively stiff without the top tube, most members here at Electric Bike Report prefer them to high step frames.
I have been riding my Radkick for a couple months now and really love it. I also have a Radrover 6 plus and thoroughly enjoy that bike too. But Radkick has a nice step thru design, very quiet tires and belt drive and it’s 22 pounds lighter than the Radrover. The torque sensor is also an improvement. I live in Cedar Key, Florida and the narrower Radkick tires don’t handle the loose sand as well as the Radrover massive tires. Since Radkick has a throttle which helps starting from a dead stop, I wish they would have upped the gear ratio a little bit on the single speed to make it more comfortable pedaling at 20 mph.
It’s a great, quiet, lighter bike that is a joy to drive.
Great insight and thanks for sharing! How long have you had the Rover?
I have had the Rover for 2 years
I like the belt drive and consistency in assist level. Greg review. 22:29
Thanks Gary!
Adjusting the saddle so you have proper leg extension and thus cycling efficiency would probably help.
Great point! Always pay attention to saddle height - sometimes we forget on filming days when camera crew and reviewers are swapping back and forth. Bear with us if it looks low 😂 We adjust properly for testing!
I’m curious, where did the tests took place?
We're based out of St. George, UT!
I like the belt driver feature, but concerned being a 250lb rider if the motor is enough and the battery having enough power to power the motor with a heavier rider.
Where can we find this ebike at the best price?
We recommend buying directly from Rad Power Bikes: ebrdeals.com/RadRadKickBelt
I love belt drives because I can't be bothered to oil chains or recalibrate derailleurs.
It's a great perk when there is less maintenance to worry about!
Is this ebike good for people with a weight over 200lbs?
Sure is! Our tester Griffin is about 230 lbs and it did a great job for him.
Light weight should very much be in quotes. And not a gates belt drive, is definitely going to be an interesting choice. Unknown belts have been know to have issues and not last long as well. It really should be a gates belt system. Also your brake test is very very flawed. It should be tested going down hill at speed and make sure no fade and how hot the rotors get. Your test doesn't really do anything for brake testing.
...And better yet? Belt driven with an HD Enviolo IGH and a Mid motor with at least 500 watts.
We'd love to see Rad's take on that setup. We've wondered if they would look into mid drives at some point. That would be a whole new price tier for such a bike though! What would you be willing to pay for that type of ride?
@@ElectricBikeReport The problem is that the retail market tends to serve the TRENDS. Hubs are less expensive than Mid Motors, but the general public which lacks knowledge of cycling just tends to buy what everyone else has. The retail market is more about PROFIT than truly serving what true cyclists are actually seeking within the Bike Industry.
torque sensor, single speed, wimpy battery triple barf
Real biker setup yields fit people. triple nice.
Different strokes for different folks I suppose! What type of bike would you prefer?
My Ride1up turris, it has be one of the best ebikes made. Ive tried 6-7 store brand torque sensor bikes and they were all super low pedal assist, slow with small batteries and $500 to $1000 more.. The bigger rear motors and bigger batteries with a cadence sensor is the right away to go, you have the power and range when you need it
10 out of 10. Best bike in the overpriced, low range, poor hill climbing class.
So you're saying it's perfect? :) Remember, hill and range are in line with this style and class. Price will always be subjective and the value seems fair since it's got a little more going on than most city bikes, but we understand if you see that point differently!
The 7 speed (chain driven) gets 20 miles if you're lucky.
Why an Step thru?
It is increasingly popular for its comfort and ease of use. If the manufacturer can make the frame relatively stiff without the top tube, most members here at Electric Bike Report prefer them to high step frames.