![]() It’s clear a lot of thought process and development went into the RadRover 6. The motors tuning was noticeably smoother than on prior models, it really felt like the motor engagement was in sync with my pedal strokes something that can’t be said for every rear hub driven e-bike. It was a lot easier to remove and replace the battery pack than on previous models. While the battery pack may have the same capacity as the previous Rovers it looks loads better. I was really impressed with the performance of the battery and motor, so much so that it’s a serious contender for one of the top electric bikes money can buy. Rad Power Bikes flagship model, the RadRover 6 Plus proved its worth and capability to us throughout our time spent on it. COVID-19 has caused massive parts shortages in the bike industry, so it’s not uncommon for brands to make substitutions on certain components for others of equal value and performance. *** Rad Power Bikes is currently listing their brakes as “Rad Power Bikes approved hydraulic brakes” on their website, which tells me they may be anticipating some brake substitutions depending on parts availability. Keep in mind that different rider weights and skill will create some variance in braking distance. It took 15-feet 4-inches to stop on average.Īs far as safety is concerned, these brakes should provide enough power that you’re able to come to a halt within 15 to 20 feet. While they dont shine in any particular category, these brakes had decent power modulation and a solid “bite” when I locked up both the front and rear brake.ĭuring our brake test, we measured the distance it took to come to a complete stop from 20 mph five times. They are respectable in all the aspects I look for in a quality set of hydraulic brakes. The Taiwan-based Nutt is not a company we were all too familiar with prior to testing the Rover, but after a couple miles I can say these brakes are just fine. The RadRover 6 Plus comes with Nutt hydraulic disc brakes paired with 180mm rotors front and rear. It would be good to see a little more tidy cable design to match the stealthy, clean look of the RadRover 6 Plus. The secondary display also has a hefty load of wires behind it, which look a little messy. It isn’t the brightest, and when I rode with overhead sunlight it was hard for me to see the screen.Ĭonsidering this is the screen that displays the pedal assist level and battery life indicator I think it should be just as bright as the main display. The secondary display also has the power button and headlight button.īetween the two displays I had all of the data I wanted to see when riding, and the only complaints I have involve the brightness of the secondary display. ![]() The secondary display sits on the left side of the handlebar and is mainly used for changing the pedal assist level and showing the battery life. It shows your speed, mileage, trip mileage, and live watt-usage. The center-mounted LCD display is similar to that of a car. The RadRover 6 Plus comes with not one, but two LCD displays mounted on the 700mm handlebar, each with its own features and uses. Steep hills won’t seem as steep, and high speeds won’t be as hard to maintain. Regardless of the way you use the RadRover 6 Plus, having some extra wattage in the reserves will be highly beneficial. When the Rover uses all 750W of its power there aren’t a lot of hills it won’t be able to ascend, especially if you’re pedaling. Considering the fact that the Rover weighs over 70 lbs the speed I carried was pretty impressive to me. On the throttle only test it did make a little bit of a “whirring” noise, but it was rare that I dropped below 10 mph. I noticed the motor rarely reached its maximum output of 750W, it usually was able to get up steep hills and hover around top speed with around 600-650W.ĭuring our hill test the motor handled the steep grade very well. ![]() The motor has enough torque to take over for riders on steep hills and other areas that would normally cause rider fatigue. While the motor definitely is capable of quick acceleration and large bursts of power, the way it is calibrated makes for safe levels of acceleration while still being quick enough to get up to speed fast. The RadRover 6 Plus uses a 750W geared hub motor that offered me smooth engagement consistently. Cargo Trailers for eBikes – The Complete Guide.Replacement Electric Bike Batteries Guide. ![]()
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