My Expand5 motor broke 1 week after buying the thing RadBikes won't send a new motor or honor a return. Do you know any compatible swaps for my rear hub 750 w motor?
Just wondering if you have any plans to test out the 35A controller on the Radrover 6 anytime soon? I'm on the fence but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work.
Hi Richard, I do not - the challenge is everything is integrated. Best bet is to keep an eye on the Rad Owners Forum if someone does do this though: radowners.com
Hello, I had this bike since mars 2021, I use all the days of the week(not in winter), since last saturday it doesn't work, it is like no energy at all, I called support, they told me it must be the controller and the wiring Harness. the controller arrived, I changed but it still doesn't work, I hope when I changed the wiring it will work. My question, because my waranty it's over, I'd like to change all, the motor, the wiring and the controller too, something more reliable,could you please sugest me where can I buy that or where can find the information to buy the good thing. Thanks
Can I retire now that I'm famous? 😂 Excellent video Ryan, and I'm most happy that your bike is up and running again 😊. My wife often jokes that I should put a canopy on my bike, and I see that you have one already. It would be nice to see a video about that.
Ha! You have my approval! Yes, thanks again - we will share the Conestoga in a future video. It is currently only made for the RadWagon but it is awesome albeit expensive: radpowerbikes.pxf.io/6eOorm
@Forever Young - You will need to lace the motor into the back wheel, which is pulling out all the spokes and putting them back in with the new motor case. Someone may have a shortcut, but I have not seen it for the XP. The controller and display cost $472 USD, plus another hundred in custom wiring. On my bike, no one had done it before, so I had to make the wiring harness. An easier route is a packaged upgrade kit from Bolton or Electro Bike World, as that will push the power up to 1600 watts if you upgrade the motor. The batteries were the most expensive part, with the shark battery being $480 USD, and someone gave me the second Tesla battery after I helped them program their Super73.
The wheel is already on order and I proved the issue with Rad support before this swap. I'm guessing they wouldn't make a big stink about it unless I started asking them for a controller next. We now know the motor was bad. Hopefully they'd be happy to see me back on the road :)
cancelled my RPB order today. pushed my ship date 2 months out the day it was supposed to ship (weeks ago). They didn't even message me to let me know.. tsk tsk.
Bummer Tony, that is annoying. What bike did you have on order? This is happening across the industry and I've noticed it firsthand with several companies.
@@EbikeEscape I own the rad runner never pedaled it until I threw away the battery after almost getting killed by a car..... I I personally saw a car skid sideways and hit a scooter from behind it was like a baseball bat they had the brakes locked and unlike RUclips the rider did not get back up limping
Just tryin to loosen bearings.......a very small amount....ok not the rear then.....done... Still not safe riding in the morning especially when it's silver are gray cars approaching where I live the cars at the same color is the pavement and then you've got idiots in the range rover typical Americans texting while driving.... Netherlands place to live.....
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Thanks! I was curious which way the free wheel came off. I figured it was a turn to the left but just wanted to double check.
Glad I could help!
My Expand5 motor broke 1 week after buying the thing RadBikes won't send a new motor or honor a return. Do you know any compatible swaps for my rear hub 750 w motor?
Great video! Does the motor not come with a bearing and seal on the wire? My old motor has both and wondering if I need it.
Hi Ryan great video thankyou for your great ebike info do you know if upgraded 750 watt motor fits the new RADPOWER EXPAND?
Best to ask on the Rad Owners Forum: radowners.com
Can i put a touch of grease in the gears??
Yes he should have put a generous amount of White Lithium Grease
how hard is the power wagon to pedal with no electric ?
Holy crap it took 3:45 to get to anything past an infomercial.
Just wondering if you have any plans to test out the 35A controller on the Radrover 6 anytime soon? I'm on the fence but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work.
Hi Richard, I do not - the challenge is everything is integrated. Best bet is to keep an eye on the Rad Owners Forum if someone does do this though: radowners.com
Hey please am asking i have a radrover in Jamaica and my controller is blown could you get me one
When I clicked on the link Altema the link was dead. Doesn’t have a RUclips channel?
Smh... thank you for the link to the freewheel tool... I have been struggling with my Radwagon and its driving my kids nuts.
would this work on my Rad Runner Plus
Technically yes though obliviously swap at your own risk. I was simply swapping a Rad motor with another one.
Hello, I had this bike since mars 2021, I use all the days of the week(not in winter), since last saturday it doesn't work, it is like no energy at all, I called support, they told me it must be the controller and the wiring Harness. the controller arrived, I changed but it still doesn't work, I hope when I changed the wiring it will work. My question, because my waranty it's over, I'd like to change all, the motor, the wiring and the controller too, something more reliable,could you please sugest me where can I buy that or where can find the information to buy the good thing. Thanks
You can learn all about this on the forum: radowners.com
What freewheel removal tool did u use on the rad
We used the custom one from Area 13. we think it is the only one with a large enough hole to pass the motor wire through. -JT
@@EbikeEscape I was sent 3 different freewheel tools from Bolton/Area 13, none would clear the axle nut. Sent them all back.
Can I retire now that I'm famous? 😂
Excellent video Ryan, and I'm most happy that your bike is up and running again 😊. My wife often jokes that I should put a canopy on my bike, and I see that you have one already. It would be nice to see a video about that.
Ha! You have my approval! Yes, thanks again - we will share the Conestoga in a future video. It is currently only made for the RadWagon but it is awesome albeit expensive: radpowerbikes.pxf.io/6eOorm
@Forever Young - You will need to lace the motor into the back wheel, which is pulling out all the spokes and putting them back in with the new motor case. Someone may have a shortcut, but I have not seen it for the XP. The controller and display cost $472 USD, plus another hundred in custom wiring. On my bike, no one had done it before, so I had to make the wiring harness. An easier route is a packaged upgrade kit from Bolton or Electro Bike World, as that will push the power up to 1600 watts if you upgrade the motor. The batteries were the most expensive part, with the shark battery being $480 USD, and someone gave me the second Tesla battery after I helped them program their Super73.
@@EbikeEscape perfect for my dog and some gear
So they didn't have the part avail and you did this, so does it void the warranty now?
He's using an original Rad motor that has not been modified, so his warranty should be fine.
The wheel is already on order and I proved the issue with Rad support before this swap. I'm guessing they wouldn't make a big stink about it unless I started asking them for a controller next. We now know the motor was bad. Hopefully they'd be happy to see me back on the road :)
I was just wondering if you could ship me your old motor
Ha sorry, can't do that
cancelled my RPB order today. pushed my ship date 2 months out the day it was supposed to ship (weeks ago). They didn't even message me to let me know.. tsk tsk.
Bummer Tony, that is annoying. What bike did you have on order? This is happening across the industry and I've noticed it firsthand with several companies.
@@EbikeEscapethe new Rad City for my wife. Im buying elsewhere now.
@@Tryptone the Plus? They both show shipping in 3 days.
@@EbikeEscape RadCity 5 Plus Step-Thru. ~In Canada~ They have changed it to Nov 15 (from 30th) as of today. its already cancelled. No regrets.
Anyone have a friend referral code? I know right now they bumped it to 100$ off
Email me Ryan @ ebikeescape
I got more than half way and you were still doing a commercial so thumbs down.
Noted - still have to feed the family though ;)
Throw away the battery and the motor that's the best upgrade you can do and just pedal it
so not an ebike?
@@EbikeEscape I own the rad runner never pedaled it until I threw away the battery after almost getting killed by a car..... I I personally saw a car skid sideways and hit a scooter from behind it was like a baseball bat they had the brakes locked and unlike RUclips the rider did not get back up limping
Just tryin to loosen bearings.......a very small amount....ok not the rear then.....done...
Still not safe riding in the morning especially when it's silver are gray cars approaching where I live the cars at the same color is the pavement and then you've got idiots in the range rover typical Americans texting while driving.... Netherlands place to live.....
Far too much waffle!
Sorry, some people appreciate the extra context but will try to speak more efficiently next time :)
Use your brain, use gloves.
Good call!
You spent literally half the video length talking about nothing. seriously...