Your review was the tipping point for me to buy my Rad Rover 6 Plus Step-Through late September 2023. I also got the rear rack, large basket custom mounted lengthwise and basket liner. I'm 70 and live in Missoula Montana. I love this bike. It fits me and my needs. I use the Kryptonite chain lock as it's lighter than the ABUS and I just carry it in the basket. Thanks for steering my purchase correctly.
Good video! My wife and I rented these while in Mammoth Mountain in the Sierras this July. Great bikes. I want to get one, thanks for confirming that these are decent bikes. Fond memories of my dad living in Santa Monica and me riding my BMX.
Yeah because it's not a true 750w motor it's a 500w motor that peaks to 750w max. RAD Power bikes should really mention this on their website but they don't which is misleading. A true 750w motor will peak well above 750 watts (1000w plus). They do this for legal reasons but if the customer isn't aware of this they are spending more money for less performance compared to other options on the market.
@@zeppast100% truth. I have a Senada Saber, with a 1000w continuous motor, I watch it peaks to 1400w, 1500w all the time on the controller display. Goes up overpasses and hills at 25mph with no problem. These 500w fat tire bikes are very underpowered for the amount of mass they’re moving.
@@Floridaprophet I agree fat tire e-bikes should come with 750w hub motors minimum. As you mentioned these bikes are on average anywhere from 70lbs to 100lbs in some cases. With that much weight you need more power and torque. From a legal standpoint I totally get why RAD Power is doing this but from a consumer perspective they are screwing a lot of people over. It would be different if they actually mentioned this discrepency in their marketing material on their website but they don't which from an ethical standpoint is concerning in my opinion. Unfortunately I feel like the e-bike industry might be forced to adopt what RAD Power is doing as some states like California are now cracking down on e- bikes. Some other states may follow forcing manufactures to comply with Federal over regulation which is never a good thing.
@@zeppast this Convo just made me realize how insane it is to legislate motor power rather than the output in terms of speed limit. If the wattage limits were being followed, every heavy bike would be underpowered and a super light road bike with a 750 mid drive could easily do 45mph+ while being totally legal. Riders in traffic being held to usual traffic laws, and adding speed limits to bike paths/greenways/etc seems like the obvious solution, am I missing something?
Rad bikes are good for being well built and by the book legal e-bikes, and their accessory ecosystem is top tier. Just don’t expect to go ripping down the road on one.
Great review. I have one of these in gray. I got unlucky and got a lemon. It's had a defective bell, battery, cadence sensor, controller and the left-side display. It use to turn itself on in the middle of the night. Despite all that I still have it. Rode it this morning instead of my Himiway. Cheers.
I've found Rad has different components on their bikes sometimes. it varies from where you get it. One bike will have leather grips and tektro parts, and another can have rubber grips and nutt parts. not a big deal but I thought it was interesting. mine had rubber grips, no jumper cable, Nutt parts, and a Shimano Deore derailleur. good bike though.
Great review as always. I admire you willing to drive in all of that congestion and traffic. Guess we’re spoiled here in Jacksonville with so many bike trails and quiet beaches to ride on. So glad I picked the Himiway Zebra over this one.
@@TailHappyTV LOL, I'm bad about throwing away (recycling) boxes myself. I'm sure I'm going to need it for some reason so it sits my shop taking up space until I finally get rid of it.
Love my 6+! Most people want an E-Bike to behave like a motorcycle instead of what it is. Rad markets a class 2 bike not a class 3 bike that pretends to be class 2.
You should include ground clearance to strike frame or Front Sprocket . pedal to ground clearance. Foot peg to fender or wheel distance when tire is turned. Some bikes have lower frame clearance and some you can hit your foot on the fender turning.. Maybe toss up specs you measured so we can pause the video and check.. Include bar length and back of seat to bar distance. Put it up so we can pause and look.
I would love to see you do a review of the Juiced RipCurrent or CrossCurrent, thoroughly enjoy all your videos! I've been watching Juiced for years now and am nearly ready to pull the trigger, but I can't find any thorough quality reviews such as yours. Appreciate your time!
I belong to several Rad Power Bike groups on Facebook and we have had quite a few people who have bricked their Rad Rover 6 battery when they mistakenly stuck their key into the charge port instead of the battery lock and blew the charging circuit fuse. The fuses are soldered directly to the BMS board making it almost impossible for the average user to replace.
I’d bet Rad is going the way of Van Moof. Just about every VC has been burned and the companies are bloated with uncompetitive inventory (ie $700 off on rad step over) and too many employees. They grew too quick during the pandemic and didn’t plan for the change in demand coming out. No amount of marketing can make these bikes competitive and prices continue to fall. Lots of companies are in trouble.
Their are resilient companies like Apple, DJI (for film making and photography land and aerial drone) and perhaps Rad Power" consumer tech and prosumer providers can learn, evolve and move forward if the consumers see innovation and quality ....consumers will become loyal
Apple and DJI are not even in the same Universe in terms of sustainable competitive advantage. Rad Power has none. They sell the same cheap Chinese bikes as HUNDREDS of other companies. Worse, they are overpriced and underpowered. With China struggling economically look for more cheap e bikes to flood the market. Great time to be a consumer, not so great to be a bloated bike company. There is no loyalty or brand equity in the low end market, price and performance are king. As an aside, I think the Ukrainians actually are using e bikes with their special forces to move silently. They also have a domestically produced 2 man e bike where one solider carries an anti tank missile, no shit.
I'm suprised the cone didn't reply: 'Are you talking to me?'. Anyway, I love your work man. You seem like a decent guy giving sincere reviews with no bullshit info. Only the things what really matters to bikers. You're one of the best bike reviewers out there. Thanks alot.
These are like 1200 now hey, maybe be a better option than velotric t1ST or lectric offering, kinda apples and oranges. Ide go with the step over model, wonder avout the Lectric step over 750 models
Does anybody have any advice on what do, when the electronics don't work anymore? I rode my RadRover 6 + for only 13 months until it stopped working. I replaced every electronic part, but it doesn't help. I am pretty desperate, because the RAD service refuses to help...
My wife and I own to city 5+ for two years now. We have 1700 miles on them and start having motor in electrical problems with the bikes. The bikes were never driven in the rain and they look like brand new bikes. Dealing with red is horrible their customer service is atrocious it cost us almost $1000 to get our bikes back on the road. I would never buy or recommend this bike company just because of their customer service it’s horrible
I have a heybike brawn..it is a 750w bike but it peaks out over 1100 w and with states changing laws I’m having to downgrade to a class2.I bought this bike so we will See how it compares.i like That you can disconnect the throttle for Class 1 only areas.guess I’ll have to swap the throttle out for a Regular grip so I don’t get a ticket in Florida .they are sticklers
The greedy wealthy they can buy things in a heartbeat. It took me over a year to get everything I needed for bike touring. There are still a few more items needed to complete the list. So far as what I have for touring, I am completely satisfied. The majority of my camping gear was purchased from China. The wealthier classes spend way over $3000 just for the basics in bike touring equipment, but I have only spent way less than they as for total for equipment cost.
I know you're well-versed in settings. Are you aware of a product that can address the controller parameters of various e-bikes and bypass the limitations imposed by the on-board control systems? Or are you interested in developing one? As an old hot-rodder, I'm thinking it should be possible if you could get connectivity/control over the controller. (Think wrecked T3sla Plaid under '57 Ch3vy...)
There used to be a kit for rad you could buy to bypass and get more power, I guess it doesn’t work for newer models. Grin Tech makes some cool controller mod options. Perhaps I may need to create the TailHappy Ebike 😜⚡️⚡️
Great review. I was not impressed AT ALL with that garbage, "DNP" branded cassette @5:04. It looks like it's made from cheap pot metal, and no two teeth appear to have precisely the same geometry! Pretty uninspiring motor too, given that so many others have made that 20% climb out of your parking garage. All that sand, and nowhere to go would make me unhappy! RAD is going to have to do a LOT better at this price point, especially with manufacturers like Wired eBikes coming out with such amazing fat-tire models for exactly the same money.
Yeah if you're a heavier person or if you want power and speed do not buy anything from Rad Power bikes their bikes are extremely conservative in regards to peak power and torque. A "750w motor" from them is basically a 500w nominal motor with a peak of 750 watts max and a lower amp controller so it's a bit misleading. RAD Power does this to comply with federal e-bike laws. The problem is every other manufacturer selling 750w bikes offers true 750w nominal motors that peak well above 750 wats (1000w+). So with that being said if you like power and speed and torque RAD Power isn't for you their bikes are some of the most underpowered bikes on the market. Rad Power should really disclose that their "750w" motors are really 500w hub motors. If you look on their website they don't say anything about this which is really a bad look as it's misleading to their customer base.
I'm stunned these things can't even go up a simple incline. So which model has the power to whip up an incline like the intro? I got a couple giant pedal assist ebikes. Cool but not very impressed.
On my third Rover 4,5 now 6. My only issue with RAD is the lack of customer service at in person service centers like the one in Imperial Beach California who are booking any service appointments months out and more. Bike rate 9 of 10 In person Service 3 of 10👎
No chance I would pay two grand for that bike. Sooooooo many better options out there. Rad always seems behind the curve in a lot of ways. I know they have great customer service, but this bike is a kitten. Great video as always.
I have a power 6 plus and the customer service was horrible, it takes forever just to make an appointment and it is a pretty expensive service. In Seattle at least.
I have reviewed a couple mid drives, I would like to get some Frey bikes on the channel. I feel like most shoppers are looking for low maintenance budget, friendly stuff, or stuff on the other end of the spectrum, super powerful, outrageous stuff, just to look at. 😆
Review of the suntour suspension seat post is almost helpful. The ultra cheap "accordion" suspension seat posts do not bob, or interfere with pedaling. I've seen a previous review of yours (iirc) where you called the suntour better than some rear suspension setups, but I don't remember you bobbing like a clown, then. Have you tried preload adjustments on this one? Is it preset for lower weight? I understand you just want a motor cycle, but that would seem like a deal breaker for people who want bicycles. Also dangerous for handling/endo on extreme rutty high speed roads/paths.
I notice that this video is carefully edited using fast cuts, so as not to show any aspect of the bike for too long, or not enough for close look at anything specific. There are close up shots but the cuts are so quick that one has to pause the video for a good look at anything. I wonder if this is just an editing style which is fine if the purpose of the video is for entertainment or perhaps marketing? I would like to see a video designed to educate.
You'd better hurry ...wired is almost almost sold out..... I just ordered last night and they only had black color left.. The other three colors are already sold out... Black will be sold out soon.
l assume you mean upgrading the controller? the battery really shouldn't matter really the controller however does matter. The vast majority of hub motors can take a lot more power/amps through them without burning out. A 30 to 35 amp comtroller l would say would be a safe bet.
I have replaced the motor controler 3 times in 3 years. Frame geometry provides a death wobble that recuires front brake application to gain control. The front axle is not sized correctly for a 80 plus pound bike ,aswell locking arm on axle can be installed so that it contacts front rotor and diconects axle . Ive enjoy this bike at times but it is unreliable and unfortunately dangerous.
I think all those warning tags are for California - where the bike will go into thermonuclear detonation killing everyone in the sate (and that state only).
We have had the bike for about a week and already the throttle has decided to stop working. The pedal assist works but no throttle. I went to the on line chat and waited over and hour and a half to speak with someone, and unfortunately missed them due to having a life instead of sitting in front of my computer waiting......However they were kind enough to send me a list of useless "trouble shooting" things I could try. Nothing like spending 2k on a bike only to have to try to fix it yourself during your 1 year "warranty". If I wanted to mess around trying to fix things myself I would have just built one myself not bought one that is built with a warranty, it seems according to Rad that the purchaser is the warranty. Follow up. Rad offers nothing for warranty (including a broken bike out of the box) other than extensive procedures for trouble shooting then will send you the new parts.......once you have jumped through all of their hoops effectively. Maybe at that time they will send you some parts.....that you get to install or pay a bike shop to do for you. For the love of God do not buy one of these. I cannot state that loud enough!!!!!!!!!!!! RUN DONT WALK AWAY FROM THESE BIKES. CAUSE YOU SURE AS HELL WONT BE ABLE TO BIKE AWAY. oH AND PREPARE TO WAIT UPWARDS OF AN HOUR JUST TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE ONLINE THAT "HELPS" YOU. Below is pert of the conversation I had with one of the on line reps, basically what she is saying is that sometimes the bikes are well built and sometime they are shit. When a shit one goes out it is the customers responsibility to show us what we did wrong so we can maybe send you parts so you can fix it yourself. What a great service, hopefully at some point your bike will work, and in the meantime you get to be an unlicensed e bike mechanic. And all you had to do was trade 2500 bucks for a broken bike. """""""""""ut of the box, some of our bikes will need little to no tuning or adjustments. Others will need a more thorough going over. For those who just don’t feel up to attempting the needed tuning and adjustments please seek out help from your Local Bike Shop (LBS). Expect to pay for this service and inquire ahead of time what the charges may be. Examples of tune-ups that are the new bike owner’s responsibility are but are not limited to: Troubleshooting, installation of replacement parts, Brake adjustments, Brake Rotor Truing,"""""""""
It's a good bike AS LONG as you get the upgraded 35amp controller for $250. When I bought it, it was on sale for $1,699. No way is it worth $2,099! So, with the new controller it cost me $1,950. Honestly, I was very disappointed when I initially purchased this bike but I can now bring the watts up to 1400 peak and it climbs hills no problem. I've put over 2,000 miles on mine so far and it's been pretty reliable. However, If I was currently looking to buy a fat tire ebike id skip this and buy the Wired Freedom.
As an owner of 3 rad bikes I can say the rad bikes are quite user-friendly but alas their support and warranty department are the worst you could ever hope for. Because of their shaded and despicable practices concerning support and warranty I would never recommend any rad bike ever!
It went together easily in less than an hour. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.
Hi Matt, love your videos. Congratulations on your subscriber numbers climbing. Been watching when you had about 25k not to long ago. I've been hoping you would be sent a Euphree City Robin x plus bike to review. Any chance you have one ready to unbox soon? I would hate to buy right before you reviewed one. You have been instrumental on my choice of that bike although you have not reviewed it ,from all the information you have provided on your reviews of other bikes. I've been between the Hovsco city cruiser, Ride 1up LMT'D , and the Euphree. Any thoughts from your subscribers or yourself on those options? I'm a 60 yr old male who lives in Fort Lee NJ by the George Washington Bridge. So I encounter some steep hills. I will take the bike into NYC to drive on the Greenway along the Hudson River. So, i need torque, amp hours, acceleration to cross busy streets and speed to get through some "unknown' neighborhoods. Any thoughts from your subscribers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your feedback
🙏 thanks! I just spent a handful of minutes looking over the spec sheet on it for you, I don’t really see any reason why not to get it other than maybe price is a bit premium, but good features are included no doubt. I like that it has the included suspension seat post just like on the bike in this review. I cannot speak for how good the torque sensor is, I know sometimes they feel better on some bikes compared to others. The battery seems like the right size for that bike, and Samsung cells. If it were not for the Vanpowers urban glide ultra topping out at 20 mph, I’d tell you to take a look at that one, because that was an excellent bike for a similar price, but if 28 mph is essential for you then you’ll have to skip that one. The hovsco city cruiser I reviewed was also excellent and very similar specs compared to the euphree, I can tell you for sure the hovsco torque sensor was two thumbs up. Hope this helps, I don’t have any plan to be getting the euphree any time soon but I bet you’d be happy with it. If your heart is set on it, grab it and enjoy the rest of the warm weather this year. Happy riding ⚡️🤙
how tall are you? I think that from 5,9/6 feet it is uncomfortable and small.Please give me a suggestion, I'm undecided between this and the high step.
i bought the EUY s4 based on your review-i am 6'2'' tall --this bike does not fit a person over 5'7" in my opinion--if you sit back on the banana seat it wants to do a wheelie--it is hard to peddle even when back--if forward no way a tall person can pedal--off road,even dirt roads this thing is almost useless---you must get paid well to give a review that a tall person can't use-it does have good power
I’m sorry you aren’t happy with it man, I tried my best to give it a fair analysis. It sounds like the “moped style” is the issue, but basically any moped style bike is not good to actually pedal, especially for tall people, which I try my best to emphasize in those videos without being too redundant, moped style e-bikes are not really intended for pedaling
Just no way small battery, no locking grips, no trigger shifter,poor power, no torque sensor and the price is just no Worth it. Never buy a bike with such a small battery at least 20 am hr and a 48 volt ? I think Rad is going downhill
Just purchased on June 20th, 2024, I worked for 2 days and have stopped working, Customer Support has not been helpful, and has been unresponsive. They thought it was the controller, ordered it, on July 6th, and as of July 9th it has not been sent out yet. And I have to take the bike apart and fix it. I called a service center (the closest was 2 hours away) and they felt it was the motor. They have not been helpful, as it is so big, I can't transport it and would have to hire a van and drive 2 hours each way to get it to a service center. So, if anything goes wrong with the bike as in my situation, and you're not close to a service center nor have a vehicle large enough to transport this bike, as of the date of this writing, you are screwed. And good luck speaking with someone with authority to make decisions.
People got to remember the higher the price the more complicated these E-bikes become. More money and time to fix and diagnose the problems that will occur. It's not if, it's when they will occur. Reading about customer service not being able to diagnose their own damn bike when it stops working is NOT good. Scares me out of investing in this expense. I'll be looking below a 1000.00 for my new E-bike.🤓
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Your review was the tipping point for me to buy my Rad Rover 6 Plus Step-Through late September 2023. I also got the rear rack, large basket custom mounted lengthwise and basket liner. I'm 70 and live in Missoula Montana. I love this bike. It fits me and my needs. I use the Kryptonite chain lock as it's lighter than the ABUS and I just carry it in the basket. Thanks for steering my purchase correctly.
It's a chevy truck. Not spectacular in any way, but nothing wrong with it. I have used the hell out of mine for a year and am glad I got it.
Perfect description of it
For what its worth, I got one and I am very happy. Its a beast, very heavy and solid construction and seems like it can go anywhere.
Good video! My wife and I rented these while in Mammoth Mountain in the Sierras this July. Great bikes. I want to get one, thanks for confirming that these are decent bikes. Fond memories of my dad living in Santa Monica and me riding my BMX.
I'm quite disappointed by the lack of torque of this bike, especially for a 750W motor.
Yeah I was surprised. Seems most bikes can get up the hill giving 600w
Yeah because it's not a true 750w motor it's a 500w motor that peaks to 750w max. RAD Power bikes should really mention this on their website but they don't which is misleading. A true 750w motor will peak well above 750 watts (1000w plus). They do this for legal reasons but if the customer isn't aware of this they are spending more money for less performance compared to other options on the market.
@@zeppast100% truth. I have a Senada Saber, with a 1000w continuous motor, I watch it peaks to 1400w, 1500w all the time on the controller display. Goes up overpasses and hills at 25mph with no problem. These 500w fat tire bikes are very underpowered for the amount of mass they’re moving.
@@Floridaprophet I agree fat tire e-bikes should come with 750w hub motors minimum. As you mentioned these bikes are on average anywhere from 70lbs to 100lbs in some cases. With that much weight you need more power and torque. From a legal standpoint I totally get why RAD Power is doing this but from a consumer perspective they are screwing a lot of people over. It would be different if they actually mentioned this discrepency in their marketing material on their website but they don't which from an ethical standpoint is concerning in my opinion. Unfortunately I feel like the e-bike industry might be forced to adopt what RAD Power is doing as some states like California are now cracking down on e- bikes. Some other states may follow forcing manufactures to comply with Federal over regulation which is never a good thing.
@@zeppast this Convo just made me realize how insane it is to legislate motor power rather than the output in terms of speed limit. If the wattage limits were being followed, every heavy bike would be underpowered and a super light road bike with a 750 mid drive could easily do 45mph+ while being totally legal. Riders in traffic being held to usual traffic laws, and adding speed limits to bike paths/greenways/etc seems like the obvious solution, am I missing something?
Rad bikes are good for being well built and by the book legal e-bikes, and their accessory ecosystem is top tier. Just don’t expect to go ripping down the road on one.
Great review. I have one of these in gray. I got unlucky and got a lemon. It's had a defective bell, battery, cadence sensor, controller and the left-side display. It use to turn itself on in the middle of the night. Despite all that I still have it. Rode it this morning instead of my Himiway. Cheers.
I've found Rad has different components on their bikes sometimes. it varies from where you get it. One bike will have leather grips and tektro parts, and another can have rubber grips and nutt parts. not a big deal but I thought it was interesting. mine had rubber grips, no jumper cable, Nutt parts, and a Shimano Deore derailleur. good bike though.
Great review as always. I admire you willing to drive in all of that congestion and traffic. Guess we’re spoiled here in Jacksonville with so many bike trails and quiet beaches to ride on. So glad I picked the Himiway Zebra over this one.
I’m watching this video a year later and the high step is now selling at $999; I feel like that’s a great deal.
A little tip - Lay the box down, open the bottom, tuck the box flaps out of the way, lift the box back up and pull it off the bike.
Great tip 💯👌🏾
I used to do that in my indoor bike reviews, it’s actually very effective. I like smashing them nowadays 😆
@@TailHappyTV LOL, I'm bad about throwing away (recycling) boxes myself. I'm sure I'm going to need it for some reason so it sits my shop taking up space until I finally get rid of it.
Always save all the packaging until you're sure that you're not going to return it.
It was a pain to get it out of that box, thing is no joke in weight
Love my 6+! Most people want an E-Bike to behave like a motorcycle instead of what it is. Rad markets a class 2 bike not a class 3 bike that pretends to be class 2.
You should include ground clearance to strike frame or Front Sprocket . pedal to ground clearance. Foot peg to fender or wheel distance when tire is turned. Some bikes have lower frame clearance and some you can hit your foot on the fender turning.. Maybe toss up specs you measured so we can pause the video and check.. Include bar length and back of seat to bar distance. Put it up so we can pause and look.
Thanks for these ideas sir!
@@TailHappyTV just a thought.. You do great as is
I would love to see you do a review of the Juiced RipCurrent or CrossCurrent, thoroughly enjoy all your videos! I've been watching Juiced for years now and am nearly ready to pull the trigger, but I can't find any thorough quality reviews such as yours. Appreciate your time!
I belong to several Rad Power Bike groups on Facebook and we have had quite a few people who have bricked their Rad Rover 6 battery when they mistakenly stuck their key into the charge port instead of the battery lock and blew the charging circuit fuse. The fuses are soldered directly to the BMS board making it almost impossible for the average user to replace.
Wow! At least it has a fuse and didnt explode 💥 😆
@@TailHappyTV Yea there is that but why Rad chose to use a battery with fuses that can't easily be replaced is beyond stupid.
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Great thorough review man. Thanks.
Radpower bikes were a good choice few years ago but since then the market has exploded with much better options
Can you name a couple of them
@@murat2070 voltbike youkon 750 , himmiway cruiser , magicycle cruiser pro ,biktrix juggernaut , igo extreme 3.0/ 3.1 to name a few
can u name them?
Could you please name a couple, my friends got not long and trying to help him although don't think he'll get the chance to ride
You reviews are just so wholesome, my bro. Keep doing more of these. Would love a mid year top 10 list.
Out of all the Radrover 6 plus reviews I’ve seen on RUclips(old and recent), yours is the only one that came with Tektro brakes.
These videos make me both happy and sad that I moved away from Cali.
Currently considering the Aventon Adventure 2 bike. Seems to come with more features and better built for similar price.
If you get a chance, would love to to see the new EBC Model J, or any EBC ebike, run through your tests to see how it compares!
Can you do the 2023 lyric graffiti review, I been on the fence since the changes and value your opinion.
Waitt whats the difference between step through and high step
Always great to get your input. Thank you.
i use mine for hunting access,its a bit gutless,i do like the suntour seatpost ,trying to get a second battery
I'm struggling on deciding on an ebikes purchase, had hopes for this but so far it looks like Wired has the lead with the freedom
@versatyledc It's also double the price
I’m a Lectric fan. Buttttt man rad just screams quality !!!
I’d bet Rad is going the way of Van Moof. Just about every VC has been burned and the companies are bloated with uncompetitive inventory (ie $700 off on rad step over) and too many employees. They grew too quick during the pandemic and didn’t plan for the change in demand coming out. No amount of marketing can make these bikes competitive and prices continue to fall. Lots of companies are in trouble.
hii
Their are resilient companies like Apple, DJI (for film making and photography land and aerial drone) and perhaps Rad Power" consumer tech and prosumer providers can learn, evolve and move forward if the consumers see innovation and quality ....consumers will become loyal
@@AddyOverbeeke DJI has a thriving wartime market. Not many conscripts or infantry riding ebikes on the front.
Apple and DJI are not even in the same Universe in terms of sustainable competitive advantage. Rad Power has none. They sell the same cheap Chinese bikes as HUNDREDS of other companies. Worse, they are overpriced and underpowered. With China struggling economically look for more cheap e bikes to flood the market. Great time to be a consumer, not so great to be a bloated bike company. There is no loyalty or brand equity in the low end market, price and performance are king. As an aside, I think the Ukrainians actually are using e bikes with their special forces to move silently. They also have a domestically produced 2 man e bike where one solider carries an anti tank missile, no shit.
@@jfly2249yea that a twenty buck hobby drone stops in its tracks.
I got the same exact bike yesterday. It only took a few days to get it.
The handle on the seat is so you can lock it with a cable.
I'm suprised the cone didn't reply: 'Are you talking to me?'. Anyway, I love your work man. You seem like a decent guy giving sincere reviews with no bullshit info. Only the things what really matters to bikers. You're one of the best bike reviewers out there. Thanks alot.
These are like 1200 now hey, maybe be a better option than velotric t1ST or lectric offering, kinda apples and oranges. Ide go with the step over model, wonder avout the Lectric step over 750 models
Does anybody have any advice on what do, when the electronics don't work anymore? I rode my RadRover 6 + for only 13 months until it stopped working. I replaced every electronic part, but it doesn't help. I am pretty desperate, because the RAD service refuses to help...
Great review I going to buy two of them next week in Seattle
Honestly, seems like a bike for the average commuter or the RV crowd.
I have the same bike and I love it!
My wife and I own to city 5+ for two years now. We have 1700 miles on them and start having motor in electrical problems with the bikes. The bikes were never driven in the rain and they look like brand new bikes. Dealing with red is horrible their customer service is atrocious it cost us almost $1000 to get our bikes back on the road. I would never buy or recommend this bike company just because of their customer service it’s horrible
I have a heybike brawn..it is a 750w bike but it peaks out over 1100 w and with states changing laws I’m having to downgrade to a class2.I bought this bike so we will
See how it compares.i like
That you can disconnect the throttle for
Class 1 only areas.guess I’ll have to swap the throttle out for a
Regular grip so I don’t get a ticket in Florida .they are sticklers
The greedy wealthy they can buy things in a heartbeat. It took me over a year to get everything I needed for bike touring. There are still a few more items needed to complete the list. So far as what I have for touring, I am completely satisfied. The majority of my camping gear was purchased from China. The wealthier classes spend way over $3000 just for the basics in bike touring equipment, but I have only spent way less than they as for total for equipment cost.
Those Abus bar locks are very good. I got one with a built-in alarm. Excellent bike lock.
I know you're well-versed in settings. Are you aware of a product that can address the controller parameters of various e-bikes and bypass the limitations imposed by the on-board control systems? Or are you interested in developing one? As an old hot-rodder, I'm thinking it should be possible if you could get connectivity/control over the controller. (Think wrecked T3sla Plaid under '57 Ch3vy...)
There used to be a kit for rad you could buy to bypass and get more power, I guess it doesn’t work for newer models. Grin Tech makes some cool controller mod options. Perhaps I may need to create the TailHappy Ebike 😜⚡️⚡️
@@TailHappyTV Kind of what I was thinking! Thanks for the tip.
great review...on the edge of my seat following you!!!
Great review. I was not impressed AT ALL with that garbage, "DNP" branded cassette @5:04. It looks like it's made from cheap pot metal, and no two teeth appear to have precisely the same geometry! Pretty uninspiring motor too, given that so many others have made that 20% climb out of your parking garage. All that sand, and nowhere to go would make me unhappy! RAD is going to have to do a LOT better at this price point, especially with manufacturers like Wired eBikes coming out with such amazing fat-tire models for exactly the same money.
Yeah if you're a heavier person or if you want power and speed do not buy anything from Rad Power bikes their bikes are extremely conservative in regards to peak power and torque. A "750w motor" from them is basically a 500w nominal motor with a peak of 750 watts max and a lower amp controller so it's a bit misleading. RAD Power does this to comply with federal e-bike laws. The problem is every other manufacturer selling 750w bikes offers true 750w nominal motors that peak well above 750 wats (1000w+). So with that being said if you like power and speed and torque RAD Power isn't for you their bikes are some of the most underpowered bikes on the market. Rad Power should really disclose that their "750w" motors are really 500w hub motors. If you look on their website they don't say anything about this which is really a bad look as it's misleading to their customer base.
Just sold my rad rover for a velotric nomad. MUCH better
@@ryanhaley9407 Yeah that's definitely a better bike for the money and cheaper too and offers a lot more power and torque.
That's cause Rad stays compliant with Class 2 regulations.
I'm stunned these things can't even go up a simple incline. So which model has the power to whip up an incline like the intro? I got a couple giant pedal assist ebikes. Cool but not very impressed.
On my third Rover 4,5 now 6. My only issue with RAD is the lack of customer service at in person service centers like the one in Imperial Beach California who are booking any service appointments months out and more. Bike rate 9 of 10
In person Service 3 of 10👎
Put that big floppy wide seat from the other bike on that seat post.. Maybe perfect match.
Did you know if you buy the eggridder for the Rad, it will turn off the cut-off point so the bike will just keep on going.
The EggRider isn't compatible with this model.
Well done. You made up my mind.
So, when you're testing on sand are you standing or sitting? Try standing and see what happens.
My bike is making a clunk/click from the front carrier bearing. 100miles on my bike, any adjustments i should look at to make this go away??
One you ride a Wired Freedom. Everything else is....just different!
Do they have an option to buy a bigger battery for it?
Why are all the hub motor wheels out of balance with massive hop?
this was actually an excellent through erview
I'd never get the plus models though- semi intergraded battery is awful
Well, that was entertaining. "Just for the record boys and girls, we are keeping up with the Lamborghini Aventador!" - hilarious!
No chance I would pay two grand for that bike. Sooooooo many better options out there. Rad always seems behind the curve in a lot of ways. I know they have great customer service, but this bike is a kitten. Great video as always.
lectric 3.0 is better option then this
I have a power 6 plus and the customer service was horrible, it takes forever just to make an appointment and it is a pretty expensive service. In Seattle at least.
@@rjvybe yeah customer service is terrible now, they had to layoff a lot of their customer support people
Customer service is horrible - non existent! Nonsense lol!
@bobsibert1968 that's a lie I get through and get help immediately. No cost to me. Had a screen, motor and parts replaced within a week too.
Thanks for another awesome review THTV. 👍👍👍
Got mine today but the lights go on and stay on after i power of the controller. Anyone knows a fix???
Does this bike contain a alarm?
No
You seem to only review hub drive bikes. Would love to see you review something serious like the Frey CC.
I have reviewed a couple mid drives, I would like to get some Frey bikes on the channel. I feel like most shoppers are looking for low maintenance budget, friendly stuff, or stuff on the other end of the spectrum, super powerful, outrageous stuff, just to look at. 😆
@@TailHappyTV Thanks for the reply. Keep up the good work.
Review of the suntour suspension seat post is almost helpful. The ultra cheap "accordion" suspension seat posts do not bob, or interfere with pedaling. I've seen a previous review of yours (iirc) where you called the suntour better than some rear suspension setups, but I don't remember you bobbing like a clown, then. Have you tried preload adjustments on this one? Is it preset for lower weight? I understand you just want a motor cycle, but that would seem like a deal breaker for people who want bicycles. Also dangerous for handling/endo on extreme rutty high speed roads/paths.
I notice that this video is carefully edited using fast cuts, so as not to show any aspect of the bike for too long, or not enough for close look at anything specific. There are close up shots but the cuts are so quick that one has to pause the video for a good look at anything. I wonder if this is just an editing style which is fine if the purpose of the video is for entertainment or perhaps marketing? I would like to see a video designed to educate.
How would you compare this to the Mokwheel Basalt ST?
Love these videos. So far it seems like the Wired Freedom bike is on the top of my list. Which e-bike is your favorite?
You'd better hurry ...wired is almost almost sold out..... I just ordered last night and they only had black color left.. The other three colors are already sold out... Black will be sold out soon.
If I get a bike that comes with a 1000 watt motor, and I uograde the voltage and amp hours will I need a new motor?
l assume you mean upgrading the controller? the battery really shouldn't matter really the controller however does matter. The vast majority of hub motors can take a lot more power/amps through them without burning out. A 30 to 35 amp comtroller l would say would be a safe bet.
@@zeppast yes but would I need a new motor
No you shouldn't l think the motor should be able to withstand that. Anymore then that l would get a new higher wattage motor say 2000w.
Thank You for the detailed information, always nice videos.
Unfortunately most of these ebikes are not available in Europe.
They are but now they're leaving again
Would you please review the Heybike (Tyson)
I have replaced the motor controler 3 times in 3 years.
Frame geometry provides a death wobble that recuires front brake application to gain control.
The front axle is not sized correctly for a 80 plus pound bike ,aswell locking arm on axle can be installed so that it contacts front rotor and diconects axle .
Ive enjoy this bike at times but it is unreliable and unfortunately dangerous.
I think all those warning tags are for California - where the bike will go into thermonuclear detonation killing everyone in the sate (and that state only).
My question is what bike is better than red powered red rover 6+ at the same price range
Hi tailhappyTV, could you do a review of the PHILODO H7? Thank you for all these beautiful reviews
Great review as always. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best mechanical Disc Brakes: AVID BB7's :).
We have had the bike for about a week and already the throttle has decided to stop working. The pedal assist works but no throttle. I went to the on line chat and waited over and hour and a half to speak with someone, and unfortunately missed them due to having a life instead of sitting in front of my computer waiting......However they were kind enough to send me a list of useless "trouble shooting" things I could try. Nothing like spending 2k on a bike only to have to try to fix it yourself during your 1 year "warranty". If I wanted to mess around trying to fix things myself I would have just built one myself not bought one that is built with a warranty, it seems according to Rad that the purchaser is the warranty.
Follow up. Rad
offers nothing for warranty (including a broken bike out of the box) other than extensive procedures for trouble shooting then will send you the new parts.......once you have jumped through all of their hoops effectively. Maybe at that time they will send you some parts.....that you get to install or pay a bike shop to do for you. For the love of God do not buy one of these. I cannot state that loud enough!!!!!!!!!!!! RUN DONT WALK AWAY FROM THESE BIKES. CAUSE YOU SURE AS HELL WONT BE ABLE TO BIKE AWAY. oH AND PREPARE TO WAIT UPWARDS OF AN HOUR JUST TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE ONLINE THAT "HELPS" YOU.
Below is pert of the conversation I had with one of the on line reps, basically what she is saying is that sometimes the bikes are well built and sometime they are shit. When a shit one goes out it is the customers responsibility to show us what we did wrong so we can maybe send you parts so you can fix it yourself. What a great service, hopefully at some point your bike will work, and in the meantime you get to be an unlicensed e bike mechanic. And all you had to do was trade 2500 bucks for a broken bike. """""""""""ut of the box, some of our bikes will need little to no tuning or adjustments. Others will need a more thorough going over. For those who just don’t feel up to attempting the needed tuning and adjustments please seek out help from your Local Bike Shop (LBS). Expect to pay for this service and inquire ahead of time what the charges may be. Examples of tune-ups that are the new bike owner’s responsibility are but are not limited to: Troubleshooting, installation of replacement parts, Brake adjustments, Brake Rotor Truing,"""""""""
It's a good bike AS LONG as you get the upgraded 35amp controller for $250. When I bought it, it was on sale for $1,699. No way is it worth $2,099! So, with the new controller it cost me $1,950. Honestly, I was very disappointed when I initially purchased this bike but I can now bring the watts up to 1400 peak and it climbs hills no problem. I've put over 2,000 miles on mine so far and it's been pretty reliable. However, If I was currently looking to buy a fat tire ebike id skip this and buy the Wired Freedom.
That’s what I did to my rad runner plus, and it is a lot better now on hills
That's what I did on mine and that thing rips at least in acceleration
Can you put 35amp controller where the original one is hidden?
@@musmanov4642 yes
@musmanov4642 no you can't but fortunately you can place in the area behind the seat pole
Wired Freedom vs RadRover 6+ Which would you choose?
for me, wired freedom is a no brainer
I have this bike was great at frist now im having nothing but problems with it
Does unlocking the top speed give it more power to climb hills?
Not from what I saw
I enjoyed that review plus you were making me laugh 😅😁👌🏾
As an owner of 3 rad bikes I can say the rad bikes are quite user-friendly but alas their support and warranty department are the worst you could ever hope for. Because of their shaded and despicable practices concerning support and warranty I would never recommend any rad bike ever!
Hey bud. Which moped style ebike would you say feels best for pedaling for us tall guys? (Good leg extension)
Bandit, not Pro but regular version, because seat is adjustable
It went together easily in less than an hour. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.
Hi Matt, love your videos. Congratulations on your subscriber numbers climbing. Been watching when you had about 25k not to long ago. I've been hoping you would be sent a Euphree City Robin x plus bike to review. Any chance you have one ready to unbox soon? I would hate to buy right before you reviewed one. You have been instrumental on my choice of that bike although you have not reviewed it ,from all the information you have provided on your reviews of other bikes. I've been between the Hovsco city cruiser, Ride 1up LMT'D , and the Euphree. Any thoughts from your subscribers or yourself on those options? I'm a 60 yr old male who lives in Fort Lee NJ by the George Washington Bridge. So I encounter some steep hills. I will take the bike into NYC to drive on the Greenway along the Hudson River. So, i need torque, amp hours, acceleration to cross busy streets and speed to get through some "unknown' neighborhoods. Any thoughts from your subscribers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your feedback
🙏 thanks! I just spent a handful of minutes looking over the spec sheet on it for you, I don’t really see any reason why not to get it other than maybe price is a bit premium, but good features are included no doubt. I like that it has the included suspension seat post just like on the bike in this review. I cannot speak for how good the torque sensor is, I know sometimes they feel better on some bikes compared to others. The battery seems like the right size for that bike, and Samsung cells. If it were not for the Vanpowers urban glide ultra topping out at 20 mph, I’d tell you to take a look at that one, because that was an excellent bike for a similar price, but if 28 mph is essential for you then you’ll have to skip that one. The hovsco city cruiser I reviewed was also excellent and very similar specs compared to the euphree, I can tell you for sure the hovsco torque sensor was two thumbs up. Hope this helps, I don’t have any plan to be getting the euphree any time soon but I bet you’d be happy with it. If your heart is set on it, grab it and enjoy the rest of the warm weather this year. Happy riding ⚡️🤙
@@TailHappyTV Thank you so much Matt. You are a real class act.
how tall are you? I think that from 5,9/6 feet it is uncomfortable and small.Please give me a suggestion, I'm undecided between this and the high step.
I'm 6'5"
Very entertaining video
17:14 That's actually a Lamborghini Huracan, not an Aventador LOL. Great video tho
When or you going to do review on puckipuppy ebike
UL Certified battery?
I'm confused, why is the high step so much cheaper when it's basically the same exact bike?
From my understanding the step through is way more popular and better seller
How fast is throttle only? Can it be unlocked?
32 throttle only with wind behind you yes there is RUclips tutorials to easily unlock up to 40km/hr
i bought the EUY s4 based on your review-i am 6'2'' tall --this bike does not fit a person over 5'7" in my opinion--if you sit back on the banana seat it wants to do a wheelie--it is hard to peddle even when back--if forward no way a tall person can pedal--off road,even dirt roads this thing is almost useless---you must get paid well to give a review that a tall person can't use-it does have good power
I’m sorry you aren’t happy with it man, I tried my best to give it a fair analysis. It sounds like the “moped style” is the issue, but basically any moped style bike is not good to actually pedal, especially for tall people, which I try my best to emphasize in those videos without being too redundant, moped style e-bikes are not really intended for pedaling
I'm picking mine up tonight in H.B., wish me luck!!! excellent review!
Just no way small battery, no locking grips, no trigger shifter,poor power, no torque sensor and the price is just no Worth it. Never buy a bike with such a small battery at least 20 am hr and a 48 volt ? I think Rad is going downhill
You going to get some cool T-Shirts and stickers one day for merch and sub giveaways ?
Just purchased on June 20th, 2024, I worked for 2 days and have stopped working, Customer Support has not been helpful, and has been unresponsive. They thought it was the controller, ordered it, on July 6th, and as of July 9th it has not been sent out yet. And I have to take the bike apart and fix it. I called a service center (the closest was 2 hours away) and they felt it was the motor. They have not been helpful, as it is so big, I can't transport it and would have to hire a van and drive 2 hours each way to get it to a service center. So, if anything goes wrong with the bike as in my situation, and you're not close to a service center nor have a vehicle large enough to transport this bike, as of the date of this writing, you are screwed. And good luck speaking with someone with authority to make decisions.
People got to remember the higher the price the more complicated these E-bikes become. More money and time to fix and diagnose the problems that will occur. It's not if, it's when they will occur. Reading about customer service not being able to diagnose their own damn bike when it stops working is NOT good. Scares me out of investing in this expense. I'll be looking below a 1000.00 for my new E-bike.🤓
Is this wheelbase lenght ok for a 6"1" guy like me? Im 155 soaking wet.