Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus Review | Electric Fat Bike
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In this review of the RadRover 6 Plus from Rad Power Bikes, we test the hill climb ability, battery range, handling and more to give you a good idea of what the bike has to offer.
The RadRover 6 is the most recent rendition of Rad Power Bikes flagship model. Combining classic RadRover characteristics with modern visuals and features the RadRover 6 provides lots of versatility and comfort. The RadRover 6 is a great option for commuters, cruisers, and those wanting to explore the paths less traveled.
With 750W of power coming from the rear hub motor, 4-inch wide tires and a suspension fork, the RadRover 6 feels very soft and capable when riding on any terrain. It doesn't matter if the road is paved or unpaved, the RadRover 6 is in its element.
Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus has characteristics of mountain bikes, conventional fat tire bikes, sleek commuters and comfortable cruisers all in one. This leaves the RadRover’s purpose and use up to you.
Thanks for watching, we appreciate you stopping by. Be sure to leave a comment regarding what you thought of the review and what you’d like to see us review next. Stay pedaling, friends!
0:00 RadRover 6 Plus Review Intro
0:38 What's New?
2:00 Motor / Hill Test
8:39 Battery / Range Test
10:20 Cockpit
12:01 Circuit Test
13:15 Brake Test
15:40 Handling / Ride Comfort
18:00 RadRover 6 Plus Final Thoughts
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***Editor's note: We had previously uploaded this video with an error and subsequently unpublished the video, edited it for correctness, and republished it to CZcams. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
E-Bike Question of the Day ⚡🚴 What do you think about the newly designed RadRover 6 Plus? Do you like the changes they've made? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
Mine comes this Friday. Can't wait. I liked it for it's abilities vs the price point.
I watched video again. I just started ebikes 2 months ago. I bought the affordable nakto pony because I had a problem with the interest charge on the radrunner 1. Its affirm credit and on the radrunner site it was +$600. On the affirm site there was no interest. So this backed me up and kicked off my thrift button😳. After 150 miles on my little pony I now want a commuter which will get me over some difficult terrain. Highways unfortunately involved. No bike lanes here. So i need robust dependable performance. I love the 6! My pony is great for groceries and around a rural town. But to get out of here- I need more. Lotsa ebikes and price points. But product support and reliability are issues to consider. After endless debate I have decided on the 6 as a final purchase. No juiced- strong contended but small tires, no super 73- appears endlessly expensive and no ariel- dont like the look. I think the size, power and range of the 6 just edge out the competition for me. Also its a good looking bike and i do like the inlaid battery. Please remember to consider your riding ability. I was a los angeles bike commuter. I consider myself to have advanced riding skills. Keep that in mind when riding and selecting a bike. Easy does it and happy trails😎🍉🦸🏽.
Where's the adapter for the solar panel recharge system?
Excellent review! Literally went through everything that I had a question about. My wife and I just ordered two the high rise in the low rise, thanks dude!
I want to see you do this hill climb with the 250w EU version of this bike.
I love the thoroughness of your reviews! Very helpful! TY
Great review. I have loved the RadWagon 4 and just ordered this RadRover for my son as a high school commuter. Thanks!
Best review of an e-bike I've read. Just found your site and it's the best I've come across yet. Off to read more review. Keep up the good work!
Wow, thanks! Glad it was helpful!
I love that you use the same hill on all of these bikes! It gives me such a clear side by side of each model. Keep up the great reviews!
Thanks, will do!
I bought these bikes last November and it has been a total nightmare. Customer service has been responsive in the fact that they have given me a couple of laundry lists of things to do in order to fix the problem I have (bike won't power up), none of which have worked. They have sent me a couple of parts to swap out but that hasn't fixed it either. I know it's a product issue and not an assembly matter. I took the bike in the box to my local bike shop for assembly since I didn't want any issues and thought a pro would be the best way to go. I purchased 2 of these bikes and although one has worked perfectly, one hasn't been able to be fixed. Over three months in and I have yet to be able to ride this thing. Very disappointed! I purchased these bikes and the Hollywood rack for my motorhome to use while on vacation so we wouldn't have to have a car. That would have been a good plan had it worked.
Thanks for letting me know. I want one although I am not sure.
Did you fix the issue now? I boygjt one yesterday 😢
@@Abrahhhhhprobably a competitor posting this
Scammer
Excellent review as always, in-depth and very professional!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Much appreciated!
A very thorough review. Thanks!
Great job Pierce love your style and presentation . I’m very interested in the trek allant 9.9s happy holidays
I ordered one! Delivery around 10/5. Can’t wait. Thanks for the great review!
Same here !
Hope you enjoy it, Bob! All the best ✌️
When u get the bike after order?
You guys are hands down the best ebike reviewers out here.
Much appreciated :)
Well done review. My wife and I ordered two of them this morning. Thanks much.
Enjoy it
Great review! We just bought this bike and cant wait until it arrives
Hope you enjoy it!
Outstanding unbiased review, thanks Pierce.
Glad you liked it!
Very Cool “
Extremely well built, All around and extremely versatile e-Bike.
😂 Very nice review on the road 6 by purchase. One yesterday and was waiting on it to arrive. But I came on your website to see what things I need to know about the bike before the ride thanks. For letting me know all the update things that I will be looking forward to enjoying with my new electric like it by period.
Great review thank you. I really like the new changes especially the hydraulic breaks and semi integrated look of the battery.
It was a great update for sure.
The brakes on the new ones are far better then the last models….
Excellent review!!!!! I will probably get this bike for my RV traveling.
Thanks! Happy trails!
Best review out there! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Loved this review, thanks.
great test of the bike's power. I have a Radrunner 1 and with the hills in Portland and its single speed gearing, I found it would stall on steep hills. I had a child passenger and some supplies so about 225LB load. I converted it to a 35AMP controller and now the bike is totally useable on hills. Not sure how long my motor and battery will hold up, but so far so good at about 1000 miles. I have reduced the max wattage output from 1600W to 1200W to help keep the motor and battery cooler. What I've learned from these Rad bikes is that unless your total load is under 150LBS, you really need at least 1000W if you have any sort of incline to deal with. I think for the price they are charging, they should have made it at least 1000W.
For legal reasons they can only make it 750w as a class 2 ebike in the states, and 500w in Canada
@@MultiLittlegamer hmm, I wonder how my other bikes like my Juiced Hyperscorpion manages to have 1500W peak power then? Yes, I have to unlock it with a code. Wish Rad did this.
Excellent review. I own the 2019 model and have really enjoyed it. They have made some significant improvements with the latest model. What has most impressed me with the Rad compared to other ebikes that I have ridden is the seamless integration of all the parts and the attention to detail into a smooth and fun riding machine. How many ebikes in any price range come with a working brake light? It’s attention to the little things as well as the big. Great company, great bike!
even lower is a tail light that runs on AAA batteries
Man, that is a beautiful park!
what great review, awesome job by the young brother here.
Very nice and thorough review.
Glad you liked it!
Very good review!
Great review of the RadRover 6 Plus, my wife and I rented ebike scooters while vacationing this summer and I couldn't believe the distance we covered in 3 hours without needing a charge. I'm ready to pull the trigger and buy a RadRover 6 Plus, thanks again for an excellent review!
Now might be your chance. Huge discount on this model.
Yes there is, a Black Friday deal of 700.00 off. Just bought one and can't wait until it arrives!
@@andrewway3404 my wife bought me one on a whim, 1 week in, I only got in my car once, but we will see with the central Oregon winter brings (will still probably ride in the snow)
@@Weaponized_Poutine I received my rad rover plus last Friday and put 17kms on it, it is so much fun to ride! With November now here, it won't be long before the snow comes and I can try it out. I set the tires to 25psi and will drop it lower for the snow, what tire pressure do you run?
excelent review. learned lots about the bike
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic review as always Pierce. I've finally made my choice to go with the RadRover 6. It was between this and the Aventon Adventure. It came down to two things: 1) Rad has a superior reputation for customer support, and 2) without being able to test ride these bikes, this review assured me that the RadRover 6 has the smooth throttle control as well as a well-tuned pedal assist system that I need my eBikes to have. Delays in power drive me batty! I've read complaints about so many fat tire eBikes that have throttle delays and pedal assist delays. I was worried. But you covered that in your review, and I feel like I can't go wrong with the RadRover 6. Thanks a million.
Glad you enjoyed watching, James!
@@specialist-in-tech
damn bro
you an angry soul
16,000 plus miles on my Juiced bikes, blows this shit away
and your fanboy toys too
@@specialist-in-tech lol... did Aventon pay you to be a troll?!
@@krashnpa Rads crashing and burning. Laid off more than 160 people this year, and now they are being sued for their reckless marketing and defective unsafe products.
@@specialist-in-tech so they did pay you? What are you riding man? Before you say Aventon or Himiway, read their BBB reviews.
Good review/presentation…thanks…stay safe…
Thanks, you too!
Hello, I am wondering what brand are those white frame sunglasses you’re wearing. They look like they are meant for a bike ride.
Thank you,
Alexander
Any information on the cost of a second battery? Sometimes I like to go to the distance and having a spare battery on board is quite comforting.
They put the cable for the tail light underneath the rear fender.i lost the controller and left display when the fender rubbed on the tire and shorted out this cable
Awesome review thanks! Where can I get those sun glasses???
Hey dude! Glad you liked the review. These glasses are the Tifosi Sledge
Great Review!!!! Could you please do a review of the RadRover 6 Plus vs The Ride 1 UP 700?
My radrover 6 plus just randomly turned off while I was riding today and won't turn back on. Now when I attach the full battery the head and tail lights just flash on and off. Any advice?
Can you say a few words about the controller. Where is it and how does it perform? Would be helpful. TYIA
realise this is a revolution for travel ,its staring you in the eyes , grab a hold of it
Well done Peirce!
nice review!
great video I'm getting one
Thanks for watching. Enjoy it!
I thought you were gonna cover the mountain biking part 😭 but great video overall
Are there any other wheel options for this bike? As a pavement commuter, I'd like the option of running narrower, tubeless tires.
I actually just ordered a RadRover 6 plus and I really want to see how it handles the hills in my neck of the woods. The hills in my town are steeper then what's in this video so we'll see how it holds up in my town. Literally, I've walked the same mountain and I'm leaning forward considerably
I have a 2016 Radrover and it was recommended to limited power to 500 watts or less for hills. It also stated not to climb hills +15% grade. Not sure if Rad upgraded the plastic gear or improved the cooling with the newest versions? You might be limited to the lower gears, keeping your mph in the single/low double digits, and using PAS 2-3 for really steep hills. You might overheat the hub motor or damage the plastic gears if you don't.
Bike sounded noisy in video. Is that due to sensitivity of recording device? Also, can bike be converted to class 1 by disconnecting throttle?
Can you please tell me the size of the front bike wheel skewer.
for the range test at the different assist levels what was the terrain? elevation gain?
Love rad rover 6
How good is the head light? How does rain effect it? Good test
Great review! I'm gonna go out and pick one up tomorrow!
Have fun!
great bike but i see you have mounted the rear rack not in a good position and the fenders where it attaches looks off tho . further on good review.. i love mine
So, I live 3 miles from the beach. I want something that can zip to the beach, and that I can use as a bike to get exercize, but I also want something that looks bad ass. Also something that can zip across the sand to get to the ocean if i want to swim, and can handle hills, and the occasional patch of sand. Some friends say a thin tire option is better since I'll be spending so much time on pavement, but I LOVE the wide tires and the stability they bring. There are some big hills here. I just wish it could go a little faster than 20 mph. I'm torn, but I'm leaning toward the rad rover 6. The more dirtbike style bikes also have that long comfrotable banana seat, but I have seen you can even get that on the rad if you wanted.
Yeah if the seat isn't your thing that's one of the easier things to swap out. Some people are sad to see it doesn't go above 20 mph which we totally get. We're typically okay with just 20 mph though - depends on where you're riding it I suppose. We also like the wide tires for sand. Hope you enjoy whichever route you end up going with!
Ummm…some people remove the governor on bike or do some type of cadence mode for more speed. Even with fat tires i find that 19 mph is fast enough on 20 inch wheels. In theory more speed is compelling but these are small tires. You can crash on one of these… Because of small tires I am considering a kit for 26 inch wheels. I have a specialized hardrock that i would feel more comfortable with more speed. Id like a 750 watt with a 48v battery. That would do! Good luck. 🤞🏾
I stand corrected- big wheels not 20’. As such i say rush it! The 6 is the way☺️
What distance for a full charged battery on radrhino 6 step trough
I am considering the RadCity 5Plus , I live on gravel roads and I know that a fat tire would be better ... however I am scared of such big tires! Is the 6 Plus hard to maneuver ? Do you think the RadCity 5 Plus will do okay on gravel? I also will ride on paved trails. Thank you!
Fat tires are only a problem if you get caught mid-ride on a dead battery. The tires are harder to ride with when unassisted. In general though they are pretty comfortable and easy enough to maneuver on for most people so with the motor helping you out you'd be fine, and yes, fat tires are helpful for dirt and sandy terrain.
We are in the review process now for the Rad City 5 Plus. Will have that one out in the next couple of weeks and we could better answer your question once we're done testing it :) Thanks for watching!
Watch that headlight flail around at 1:00 to 1:03. It is very unstable mounted down low and on that long mounting bracket. It would perform much better if mounted on the handlebar.
I saw it once mentioned lol.loctite us helpful I have a stand up electric scooter that had a horn actually snap off because of bumps and 55+mph😁same mounting brackets🙄
At the 1:00 mark, is the headlight coming loose?
How waterproof it is , can I ride it in the rain if it happens on my biking trip?
Great content - thx!
Aventon Aventure did the hill climb:
Throttle only at 1 min 12 sec vs RR at 1 min 48 sec
Max Assist at 57 secs vs RR at 1 min and 24 secs
Yea the "weak" motor is the only reason I don't have a Rad (currently have Himiway, Aventure, and Lectric)...... I wish they had a true 750w with peak around 1,000.
@@gswilder - just ordered my first Ebike after seeing these reviews - I ordered the Aventure last week - would like to hear your feedback and thoughts between the 3 that you own please
Great review …..
Pierce, that was an excellent review. I’m just now getting into electric bikes. This was really helpful as I research them. As far as your height, how comfortable did you find this bike? I’m 6’ tall. Just discovered your channel, I find it incredibly helpful. Great job. 👍
Ordered a Rad Mission 1 and sadly was disappointed? Chain broke, no shocks and the tires were not durable at all. The battery life and control was great though! So really being cautious when spending this time around. And hopefully this will be the right bike?
I want a Ebike that I can control the pedal assist. My main goal is get exercise and have some help on our hilly terrain. Does this have torque or cadence sensors?
Cadence sensor. electricbikereport.com/rad-power-bikes-radrover-6-review/ we have a circuit test you can look at here that gives an idea how much help the bike gives you in a given level of assist. Should be able to find a good level that lets you put as much work as you want into it.
Does it work after your above motor speed? Like if the bike is going 30mph does it throttle in above that speed?
Wicked review man
Very good!
For my fellow Canadians, this bike is limited to 500W in Canada
Great review. Ho long does it take to recharge the battery pack from empty to full?
Website says 3-7 hours. Just ordered one yesterday.
I want one I just hope I would fit it I’m 6’3 265
I've been trying to find out if the Rad can be "unlocked" to be class 3 for a top speed of 28 mph with peddle assist. I was able to do that with my Ride1Up Series 500. I'm considering getting this during their Black Friday sale to replace my Ride1Up, but do not want to if I'm going to be limited to 20 mph.
Let me know if you figured it out I just bought one and I need it faster
The gearing of the sprockets is set around 20-22 mph. Anything above that would require the throttle or "ghost pedaling" to engage the PAS for a higher speed. The biggest issues I found with my 2016 Radrover when riding down steep hills at 25-30 mph are the brakes. I had to upgrade my brakes to TRP Spyre because the Radrover brakes overheated and glazed over the pads at those speeds.
What tire pressure did you run? Big difference depending on road surface. Probably the overall one thing people overlook.
We typically shoot for the middle ground of the recommended PSI
How do I get to 25 mph?
For the price this is a great bike, I actually ended up buying one for my spouse as well!
Thinking of buying one. Do u still like yours? Thanks!
I like the design. A little color might be nice.
"More color options" is often at the top of our wish list when we review a bike! We like the look of this one though and think it improved on the Rover 5's looks.
Where did I get this in India
In deciding between a RadRover 5 or the 6 plus, I never hear reviewers mention the advantage of a battery that's outside the frame. If a model with an inside-the-frame battery is discontinued (or if the company goes out of business), what do you do when you need a new battery? With an outside-the-frame battery, you can easily get a replacement somewhere else.
Most batteries that are integrated in the frame are still replaceable (as this one is on the RR6). So you can still search for battery replacements.
@@ElectricBikeReport Thanks.
@@ElectricBikeReport Their casing is proprietary as Rad is going to that for all designs, so people have to pay very high prices for all their replacement parts, including their displays with proprietary connections you cant find anywhere else. they claim to be cheap, but the reality is they nail you big time on parts and any after the sale needed items.
Not only is the battery proprietary, but the controller, motor, displays, brake lever switches, controls, and connectors are too. This forces owners to only buy overpriced exclusive, low quality Rad Power Bike parts. It will soon turn into a $2K 80lb paperweight. No thanks.
@@mikek2879 Thats a ridiculous take. I’ve had my 2019 radrover for over 5000kms and I haven’t had a single issue except new tires…. I know a couple people with them and no issues either. Not sure where you come up with this nonsense!
How much does it hold
How difficult would it be to bike this rover without any help from the motor in case the battery dies? it's 70lbs heavy correct? Also in some bike paths ebikes must be used as regular bikes-just pedals...
You can feel the weight of the Rover; but, manageable on level ground with light to no head wind. It is a pretty good workout if you run out of power going up an incline with or without a headwind. I ended up purchasing a spare charger to leave at work when commuting and spare battery for long rides so I won't be without power assist. A lot of hills with a stiff headwinds cut my range on my normal riding routes when I ran out of power the first time
Which would you say is better between this and the Aventure?
Hoping to do a direct comparison video soon.
Can I ride this e bike without licence in germany !?
Fenders look pretty flimsy. Will the hold up?
I just ordered one and got $300 off plus a free helmet, USB dongle, and front rack!
I'm 6'4, do you think it would be too small of a bike for me, or would that fit without forcing me to be hunched over?
You will like aerial grizzly D bike better
I'm 6'3" and been riding my two 2016 radrovers since (+7500 miles total). I had to purchase bike stem adjustable riser, 420mm suspension seatpost from Kinect Bodyfloat, Cloud-9 cruiser seat (11X10), and larger pedals for my size 14 shoes. Very comfy with no knee pain from the 350mm seatpost or numb hand without the adjustable handlebar stem.
My question would be, is RR putting in actual full-sized 750w motors or are they still putting in the same uprated small motors that they put into the RR5 and their other bikes. Because there is a distinct performance difference between those uprated motors and an actual Bafang 750w. I was all set to drop $2k on a 6+ when I came across the motor issue that many have reported with their RR5's. Would like to see someone pull the hub motor from the new 6+ to see what is actually in there.
Same. Was hoping for that answer too, however, he didn’t ding the motor for power like I have heard in other videos about the RR 5 so that was good to hear.
@@rspencerttc So here is the thing you can still get halfway decent power out of the uprated motors, but you'd do it with a higher tuned controller at the expense of range and battery life. If no one is willing to pull out the hub motor on the 6+, it would at least be beneficial to see a side by side performance comparison between the two.
@2020Max1 your assumptions are correct. I own a 2017 RR and had a 2019 that I sold and got the 6+. Can confirm my 2017 has over 4k miles and is BY FAR noticeably faster on acceleration and even hitting and staying at top speed, even up hills. The battery dies die quicker, but it is also 6 years old with 4k miles on it! New RR 6+ is NOT the same and probably why it is $1,399 now, down from $2,000.
I love the radrunners. And they have affirm credit vs. klarna. Customer service is excellent. Still- im fighting the style of the super 73’s. Im downsizing from motorcycles and the super 73’s cant be beat on badassness. They’ve got the look. I probably wouldnt buy a six. I dont need all that performance.
Should i get this or the step-thru? I cant decide.
Only difference is the look and the ST is easier to get on or off. We often recommend the ST.
I have a step through and im grateful!
f you are considering this bike right now I and many others online are getting bad batteries and their customer service is waaay overloaded. Check out their recent BBB complaints at Seattle Better Business Bureau. Though eventually solved mine hasn't been yet (dead battery on 2nd day, pro assembly)
I've been looking up this bike online and it says it comes with a 500W motor but the review keeps referring to a 750W motor? Are there two different models?
Us spec is 750. 500 in Canada though
@@ElectricBikeReport Ah, okay I see Canada doesn't allow anything more than 500W...that's annoying! Any idea how much less hill climb capability the smaller engine would have?
Work well
Trying to decide between this bike and the Aventon Aventure 🤔
Short answer: more control and stable ride, Rover. More raw power and speed, Aventure.
@@ElectricBikeReport 👍🏻 thx
RadRover 6 Plus vs Aventon Aventure?
Where is this trail located ?
Hell Hole trail in Washington UT
Canada gets the 500 watt motor .
Bonjour, mon ami possible livraison en France
How many miles on throttle ONLY ????
We don't do throttle only tests unfortunately. The max PAS test though is a good starting point. You could expect 2-5 miles less is what I would guess.
@@ElectricBikeReport ok. Thank you for the reply. Have a good day 👍
750 peak watts?
Nominal
theres prolly a way to make it class 3 , if Not i think the older class 3 models Hold their value .
It seems the did away with the ability to convert to class III here
My question is, how does the Rad Rover 6 perform in snowy conditions. None of the reviews address this question, one that is very important to me.
Ed,
The Rover 6 Plus just came out a few months ago so I'm not sure many reviewers will have encountered snow to test it in just yet. Once we get some snow nearby (not much makes it's way directly to Southern Utah) we'll definitely try and test this and other fat bikes out on the snow. Thanks for watching!
Are airbags and air conditioning included? Can you use it on glare ice? 🤔