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Rad rover 6 plus weight1/17/2024 ![]() ![]() I deliberately rode it over slippery grass, loose gravel, hardpacked dirt, and tarmac. Well, I took that quite literally and wanted to see how this bike stacks against different types of surfaces, terrains, and how it handles everyday challenges. Rad Power Bikes describes RadRover 5 as a go-anywhere, do-anything e-bike. It’s not a fancy color display but it’s really easy to read the info in any kind of lighting. It will tell you your speed, distance, wattage, pedal-assist level, battery percentage, odometer, and more. The last piece of the puzzle is the simple yet functional LCD display mounted on the handlebar. However, you can easily charge it on the bike as well. RadRover 5’s battery is easy to remove, though there isn’t much room left in the frame due to its size. Buying a spare one or an additional one from the company will cost you $449. According to Rad Power Bikes, this battery is good for 800 charge cycles. I’m guilty of abusing the throttle too much, so I consistently got less than that. If you stay in low pedal-assist levels and use the throttle sparingly, you’ll be able to get a 45+ mile range out of one charge. Thus, the only place left to carry a water bottle is under the down tube. ![]() The 48V14Ah, 672Wh battery with Samsung E35 cells is mounted inside the front triangle. The 7-speed Shimano Acera drivetrain helps here as well as I was able to climb even 10+% gradients by shifting down to the easiest gear and increasing the assistance to level 5.Įntry-level Shimano Acera rear derailleur puts 7 speeds at your disposal for easier climbing. All in all, I had no issues reaching and maintaining 20 MPH even when climbing moderate hills. The lower assist levels had me using my own muscles a bit too much, which is great if you’re out to get a good workout. The motor is decently oomphy and silent-you’ll hear a slight whir when accelerating followed by the constant buzz of the tires. Personally, I love feeling the peppiness of the motor, so I was mainly riding in pedal-assist levels three through five, with an additional twist of the throttle every now and then. You get five assist levels and a walk mode as well, which I didn’t use too much but I see how useful it can be for some. As a budget model, it’s powered by a geared 750W rear hub motor with 80 Nm of torque instead of a centrally-mounted one. It will assist you up to 20 MPH, but you can increase the top speed to 25 MPH in the settings. RadRover 5 belongs to the class 2 category as it comes with both pedal-assist and throttle. Removable 672Wh battery with a lock delivers a 45+ mile range. I’ve tested them on loose dirt and gravel and they have no issues with stopping the bike in place. However, I had to spend some time adjusting them to get them there. Moreover, the 180mm mechanical disc brakes have loads of power. That will help you avoid flats and stay visible at night (important as this bike is matte black). They also have puncture protection and reflective sidewalls. They have a multi-surface tread that helps the tires maintain grip on different types of surfaces. Kenda Juggernaut tires are 26″ in diameter and 4″ wide. The one thing that will catch your eye on RadRover 5 is definitely the wheelset that doesn’t negotiate with obstacles-it rides right over them. It has preload adjustment and lockout, which are nice features to have, especially if you ride both on and off-road. It confirms that this is truly an off-road-ready machine. On the front, the RST 100mm suspension fork soaks up impact and vibrations really well. RadRover 5 achieves a sleek and modern look with an attractive matte black aluminum frame. ![]()
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