The sixth generation of Rad's do-anything adventure bike is better than ever with high and low step frame options, as well as upgrades to the frame, battery, and braking system. The RadRover is a monster e-bike with 26x4 inch fat tires, good on any terrain - even sand and snow - and equipped with reflective sidewall stripes and puncture protection. This is a Class 2 electric bike which means a top speed of 20mph, reachable using either the throttle or cadence-based pedal assist, powered by a 750-watt hear hub motor and a 672 watt-hour battery. Although the "Plus" line usually denotes Rad's more expensive offerings, the price of the RadRover 6 Plus has been reduced to only $1,399! It also doesn't appear that Rad Power Bikes offers a non-Plus version of the RadRover 6. This e-bike is impressively comfortable to ride, especially with the suspension fork that allows for off-road adventuring, but that comfort comes at a cost with a curb weight of around 75 pounds. It has an average carrying capacity of 275 pounds, although it doesn't include a rear rack but you could easily and cheaply add one on. It does include fenders and integrated lights. The pedaling drivetrain is an upgraded Shimano Altus 7-speed with a rear cassette range of 11-34 teeth, which means a more pleasant pedaling experience and better hill climbing capacity.
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"Here at Electric Bike Report we conduct a battery range test to get a good idea of the true real world range these batteries can provide. We do two separate range tests, one in the highest pedal assist level, the other in the lowest. After the tests are complete we have a good idea of the batteries real world range and performance. We had the RadRover 6 Plus set up as a Class 2 e-bike. When I conducted the maximum p..."
"As with all my review bikes, I configured my test model to be an urban pack mule with a rack and panniers and front basket for hauling groceries and running errands. When fully loaded, I detected a bit of frame flex—although this may be due to the fact I reviewed the step-through version, which lacks a toptube for rigidity. I prefer a step-through ebike for ease of mounting and dismounting when fully loaded, but he..."
"Where the bike truly impresses is with its power. The RadRover 6 Plus has a smooth throttle as well as five levels of pedal assist which makes simple work of climbing hills. Its motor is incredibly quiet, too, which made each ride I went on a serene experience. Other notable features include an LED headlight, hydraulic disc brakes, and a durable suspension. The custom suspension fork effectively absorbs bumps and pr..."
"This is the 6th generation RadRover product, featuring a complete frame redesign with semi-integrated downtube battery pack, hydraulic disc brakes, and cable routing improvements. Some of the hardware components are decidedly mid-tier to keep the price down, including the non-locking grips, square tapered spindle, spring suspension fork with 9mm quick release vs. thru-axle, Shimano Altus derailleur, and freewheel vs...."
"However, there are some significant changes and upgrades. The brakes are now full hydraulic with ceramic pads and have much better power and feel than the 5’s cabled system, and the removable battery now snugs very neatly into the frame rather than riding on a carrier. The 48V, 14 Ah (or 672 Wh) battery is the same in terms of power, but the form factor is better for removal and there’s a nifty new 10-segment LED..."
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