2019 RadRover - an honest review by Bolton Ebikes

[@Area13ebikes]

This is the first of hopefully many ebike reviews on brands OTHER than my own. What did you think of the 9 points? If it needs or adjustment or changing please comment!

[@skip123davis]

i like the 9 points, but how bout you at least do a cursory video introducing your own new lineup first?

[@Area13ebikes]

Working on those too!

[@tomsan7742]

the 9 points you hit on are great

[@skip123davis]

@@Area13ebikes you could start with the "secret" on the full suspension 350W bike. just sayin'.

[@kenmaruska5818]

I think you are right about range but it's so tied to assist level, average speed, terrain, rider weight, etc. I think that 95% of all ebikes fall in the range of 10-20wh / km so why not just state that for the standard battery and optional batteries. The industry seems to still want to hide range facts from all potential customers but the range is what it is and it's not bad in my opinion. I do think anyone wanting to do say 50km or more per day should look for batteries as high as 1kwh. I would love for someone that does reviews get the facts right on the good / bad for both mid drive and hub drive motor. If you know the facts it becomes clear that mid drives have a technical advantage if you cummute ride and spend a good % of your riding time over 15-20mph. Mid drives really shine on mtn bikes because the weight is centered and does not impact the unsprung weight of the wheel if there is a suspension. Most of the marketing $s seems to go into trying to convince very buyer that a mid drive is best regardless of how the rider plans to utilize the bike and that is just not TRUTHFUL.

[@matthewsgauge]

70 YO and bored! Just recieved my RadRover last week. Fed-X delivered in 3 days (broken box). Rode 25 miles in 3 days. I have not ridden a bike in 40 years! I am not dead yet. Love the wind and ability to exercise.

[@alexanderruiz8879]

Thank Jesus Christ 70 yo

[@matthewsgauge]

@@alexanderruiz8879 235 miles on Odometer. Best thing I have done in 30 years.

[@luimobilefixes5279]

Which Rad did you get?

[@alexanderruiz8879]

@@matthewsgauge right on man may God help you to keep on living a healthy life!

[@matthewsgauge]

@@luimobilefixes5279 the rover 275 mile in 2 months

[@davidmiracle398]

I received the front and rear racks for my 5 week old 2019 Rad Rover yesterday and installed them both a few hours later. I live on the high Mojave Desert and ride my bike in the remote surrounding area which consists of a lot of deep sand. I'm an old guy in my 80's and I can honestly say that this bike is about the best piece of machinery I've ever bought. It's engineered and put together with a lot of intelligence and fine craftsmanship... The bike runs like a charm and I've had zero problems with it.

[@TWDay-sy6nq]

@@specialist-in-tech Anyone who uses "OMG" would have a hard time understanding the craftsmanship concept.

[@graydonwright9098]

@@TWDay-sy6nq I lol'd at that comment. Oops, wait. Does "lol" align me with M man mentality? Let me change that to laughing out loud

[@fojrsepta4959]

David you ROCK!

[@daycreek]

It would seem the hub motor is not the problem but the controller. There's an aftermarket controller available that changes the bike considerably giving it better power.

[@CV-dl3hj]

I'll give you 10 out of 10 for integrity sir.

[@willbrink]

Considering your own obvious conflict of interests, a very fair, balanced, and helpful review. That's the smart way to go as when I'm ready to upgrade from my Rad, Bolton will be on the short list.

[@geneschulp8598]

I have a Rover. Not a bad bike, not a great bike. Almost 1000 miles. A few minor problems, all easley repaired, except. After 14 months the Battery died. After several calls to Rad for trouble shooting. The end result was, sorry, out of warranty. They offered me a replacement for $100 discount. FYI. I own 3 Rad Ebikes. I have been a loyal customer. I expected a little more. Maybe I'm wrong. You be the judge

[@graydonwright9098]

Stumbled on this review after I had already pulled the trigger on a 2019 Radrover. Excellent review and about the most unbiased one at that. I have been away from any type of biking for many years and have decided an eBike a perfect way to get back into it. I'm 70 and retired, in need of a fun way to exercise. When I started my online comparisons and visiting many different local shops (i live in north San Diego County) I ran into 4 letters that struck fear in my heart...MSRP...At that moment, I said to myself "Ahh! buying a new bicycle is exactly like buying a new car." 95% of the shops I visited had particular makes and models that were "the best you can buy." The only difference I saw was bicycles instead of cars. All of these "shady salespersons" were your best friends as long as you buy their product. I visited one store selling a model for 4k. A different shop across town selling the exact same make and model for 3.2k on sale. So typical. I own a 2018 Nissan Frontier that I paid 21k for. Is it the best truck out there? Hardly. Could I have bought a fully loaded Ford Raptor for 60k? Maybe. I think you see where I'm going with this. It's all about what the consumer considers good value for their money. I love my truck and it will do everything a more expensive truck will do. I'll tie down my Radrover in the bed and off I go to new adventures. And trust me, the money I saved will finance a crapton of adventures. You save quite a bit by buying direct and eliminating the middlemen. Sure, a 1.5k bike won't be as nice as a higher end one, but the tradeoffs are well worth it...IMO!

[@willescalante7922]

I really liked your review of the rad rover. The explanation of the 9 points was very easy to understand. Thank you very much. I am still looking forward to a video you promised on a cargo bike.

[@mikeinmadrid1]

I have a 2019 Radrhino which is the European version with mudguards and and a rack included for eur1699. Delivery to Spain was fast, 4 days. Assembly easy. Bought bike to replace local car journeys. We live in a mountainous area and the local villages are joined by tracks/gravel fire roads. I'm 5'10" and my wife is 5'2". She has no problem riding the bike. I was concerned that the advice in the manual was to use power assist level 2/3 for steep hills. However, I have found it has no problem delivering 750w in level 5 on steep hills - from 10-15% gradient. I put my hand on motor after and it was only slightly warm to the touch. 750w seems like a reasonable compromise. I would like to go up hills a bit faster, but then I don't want the extra weight and cost of a bigger battery.

[@rory5229]

I'm in Spain too and pretty much 100% sure I need a radrover in my life , did you have to register that bike or go through any licence process , i don't think there's much of a concern over this in Spain unless you flash past the Guardial Civil at 45kmph on a speed pedalec

[@derekgrimes6544]

@@rory5229 according to their site the speed is limited to 25kmh on the eu version, which i find unfortunate. I just wrote them asking if it can be reconfigured to go quicker

[@rory5229]

@@derekgrimes6544 takes about 40 seconds to fix ;-)

[@rory5229]

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[@gikar1948]

Well done review. I liked your 9 point checklist and rating system. The ratings are specific to a certain aspect of the bike which makes them helpful.

[@Area13ebikes]

Happy to hear you're enjoying the videos! Thanks for subscribing.

[@tomopie4296]

Wow...what a fair and unbiased review! So many ebike reviews make me wonder if some kind of kickback is happening. Where they go over the features but the only negative thing said is that the kickstand should be in the back rather than in the middle. This reviewer did not hold back on on the legit negatives. Thank you! I did ride this bike and did not like the stiffness in steering. Probably because of the fat tires. So before you order any fat tire bike ...try one out before you order one. The sweet spot for me is 2 to 3 inch wide tires for riding all the great trails that are so popular.

[@skycrapsglider]

The rating system you used was very spot on . The people that had a problem with it failed to list the bikes out there @ $1449.00 +tax to the door with better components ? The Higo 4 pin extension cord I bought from you works perfectly , it allows all the 2019 tail light integrated functions to work when adding an aftermarket rear rack !!

[@Lv2flair]

Can you name a few of these bikes? I researched and the only other company that enticed me for the $$ was Juiced Ripcurrent. There’s also Pace350 from Aventon unbeatable for the price but I wanted a fat tire. The bike he mentions I heard suck but I personally haven’t ridden one thus is just word of mouth.

[@Lv2flair]

Wait, lol I think you’re saying the same thing I’m saying

[@dougsherman1562]

I have the 2020 radrover 5 and enjoy it very much. The factory/retail support is exceptional. My bike had a little glitch where it would lose power seemingly at random. Rad sent me a replacement controller, throttle, display and battery tray - all items that their tech team thought might be related to the fault. No charge for any of it. This kind of support is rare in my experience. So if you are a buyer that needs/wants good support for your bike then I recommend Rad power bikes.

[@rockychocbill]

Just wanted to mention that RadPower has an arrangement with Velofix to assemble and tune the bike on arrival if desired.

[@shikataganai6338]

What resource do i go through to get that service ? Call rad power ? Email velofix ?

[@donm2929]

I used my local ebike shop for assembly and tune up. Over $50 less than what Velofix wanted. Had the bike shipped directly to bike shop and got a call day after they recieved it to come in for fitting. Very pleased with service and now have a place for annual tune ups

[@AdAstraOnYafro]

My 2019 radwagon that I ride a tough paper route with every night had the main bearing in the motor fail at around 2900 miles. Except for their support being a little slow due to the Covid situation, they receive a solid four out of five stars from me . They are shipping me the entire rear wheel with the motor , brake disk, freewheel, all laced with spokes and ready to go. They also said I should just keep the old wheel for parts . I was also having a throttle issue , but as I was removing f the old rear drivetrain I discovered a damaged cable which I soldered a severed wire solving it. Anyway cudos to rad power support. Good job guys!

[@jerseyguy-hq8wv]

Glad to see you are back Kyle. Still want tool tuesdays. And the live videos. Thanks alot for the headset worked out great for me. It's good to be able to get an honest opinion on a specific ebike before people shell out hard earned money to purchase one.

[@francoislepine4698]

you don't have to suffer/put up with the limitations/inconvenience of the shifter location/operation "issue"....simply swap the location of the shifter for the brake clamp location....you will need to grind/file a bit off the top (one side) of the brake clamp but that's easy....when you're done the shifter will be right tight to the throttle body...so you won't have to move your hand to shift anymore (big improvement)...rear brake application will now be a 2-3 finger operation but that works fine. I have a RadCity and a RadMini. I did that mod to both bikes....as well as crazy-gluing little "buttons" to the up/down arrows of the PAS pad (little furniture bumpers or kitchen cabinet door stops)....makes changing PAS level easier and more deliberate. To get the most out of these bikes you have to shift gears and change pedal assist levels a lot...sometimes together...just like a vehicle/truck with two transmissions. And on top of that this one has two engines! LOL

[@JeffManseau]

On the Canadian website it's advertised as a 500w motor and the display indicates a maximum output of 500w (mine tends to top out at around 497w) so I'm curious what the difference is. Do you think they put a different controller in Canadian bikes?

[@manfishbone9754]

Jeff Manseau same everything. ..its programming is for 500watts ...Canada has rules. Reprogram the controller, it'll go to 750watts

[@KubotaManDan]

Thanks for the tip about the front hub, my lever was on the disk side pointing down & when I went to change it , it was loose. You probably saved my ass

[@Area13ebikes]

Glad I could help!

[@ElectricPictureCo]

Great review Kyle! I just got a Rad City and love it. I do appreciate your expert opinions on Rad bikes and wish you the best for your continued success with Bolton Ebikes in the future.

[@alanb76]

They do have Nationwide mobile support, according to their website. The power of the motor is controlled by the controller settings, so the same motor can be cranked up or down quite a bit. Of course it may not last as long cranked up to 11. :)

[@lindamessinger4785]

It's not nationwide. I checked because I was thinking about buying one. I'm in New Jersey and it is not available in my area.

[@nicolef3856]

I completely agree with your comment about rider height. I'm 5ft 4 in and cannot stand over the bike. Luckily I usually get on my Rover from the side, and stop by leaning to either side while still sitting on the seat. I think your comment about slow acceleration is valid when it comes to pedal assist, but I normally use the throttle if I need to take off quickly :)

[@medaza2007]

Great review. Very concise and informative. Cheers. Greetings from Cork City, Ireland

[@melvinbelcher7606]

My Rad Rover pulls max 741 and I have a hard time making it up my hill to get home. I have ordered the controller and screen. The 750 bafang will be next

[@aft723]

I'm new to ebikes and new to your channel. First if all, thanks for taking the time to do these reviews. While I was interested in the RadPower Rover at first, I think your review convinced me I need to find something more powerful and shorter.

[@rustyweaver3049]

Ordered one 2 days ago n was glad to see this is a good ebike for the money so thank u for making me feel good about buying this,i like the deal they have with Velofix that will track the shipping n come assemble it for $199.00 n this made me feel good about eveyything being done right by Pros

[@xmateinc]

200 bucks to put together a bike that takes like 20 minutes to build? Definitely gonna raise my price for building these now.

[@ggolds5]

Very honest review. The Consumer Reports of reviewers. LOL. 9 points are excellent. Perhaps I missed it, but I didn't hear you discuss the level of Shimano derailer used, or name on brakes or cassette. That would be helpful to hear you review. Thanks.

[@orgillmathew]

This is fast becoming my favourite channel thx for the great vlog

[@smckinnon]

Replaced my Radrover 2018 motor with a real 750W motor from Bafang. You can see the difference in the magnet size and the performance, what comes stock from Radpower bikes is what I would call a "lower tier" 750W motor or a 500W motor overclocked to 750W. I imagine they do this for two reasons. 1) To keep the cost down. 2) To make it easier to sell one motor to multiple countries with different motor power limits at the same price. In Canada they can control the motor output to be at 500W from just the controller software but also sell the exact same motor in the States and have it function as a 750W motor. America gets the short end of the stick.

[@skip123davis]

hey steve, thanks for posting that! how much hassle and money is it to r&r the motor? is it REALLY worth the roi? i mean, realistically, i've been riding liter class motorcycles for 30 years, and i'm having trouble getting enthused about hot rodding an already acceptable bike. for what: a teeny bit more acceleration and no higher top speed? meh...

[@smckinnon]

@@skip123davis Yeah its a great question. I wouldn't upgrade the motor by itself. What I would recommend is upgrading the motor (aliexpress has a few options) and upgrading the controller to the one that Bolton sells. Combined you get a bike with much more torque and higher top speed. Sounds like Kyle is going to do a video on this exact thing in the future. For me what was important was going faster and accelerating faster. I have a pretty large commute, so if I can shave 10 mins off one way every day I'm sold. It cost me around $400 for the two upgrades. There's also some additional benefits, the controller Bolton sells has way more options on how to customize how the motor functions, also a temp sensor and cruise control! The controller upgrade is plug and play, the motor is also pretty straight forward but getting the freewheel off can be a little tricky. Goto electricbikereview.com forums in the Rad power bikes section you'll find these upgrades discussed in detail. I also upgraded my battery to a 52V 17.5Ah battery. It hot rods it to a new level. Couldn't be happier. I don't always run it at max speed, but if you want too you have that option which is nice. Also having the additional torque allows you to quickly escape dangerous situations, like cars running reds or hairy intersections.

[@Elegantroll]

Steve McKinnon that’s pretty nice dude

[@marcrobert2603]

@@Elegantroll Change the battery with selfmade hailongs 70cell 52V 5X14P, Buy the bafang usb programmer www.fietsunie.nl/website/index.php?Show=Search&KeyWord=usb#filter:9d3d86a6d4089071a729d8a1764af4d9 or aliexpress and upgrade the display if needed

[@mangreat71]

Some 1 try this and tell me if it will work. Get a top post car battery with a 400 Watt inverter, tie the battery down with some tie down strap on the bike rack. Will it keep the e bike charged at the same time you riding the e bike ??? What about using solar panels to keep the car battery charged ???

[@silvere36]

I have never seen a video with so many ads! Didn't finish the video, but had to leave a comment.

[@Area13ebikes]

Hey Silvere36, Thanks for watching!

[@timhoovermusicman]

I didn't see a single add,what were you watching?

[@FestusBro]

I agree with your assessment of the RadRover. I've got 8 miles on my RadRover5. Really getting a hoot out of riding it! Subbed. Thumbs up.

[@Waltkat]

Great review. Thanks. The average shipping cost for an e-bike is around US$150 due to their weight so in reality, we're talking about a US$1350 bike here. So considering that, I think the RadRover is pretty well equipped. I don't own a RadRover (or a Sondors) so I'm just giving my opinion. As a matter of fact, for what my current e-bike cost, I could easily buy 3 RadRovers. Lol. I'm looking to buy (or make) a cheap class 2 or class 3 e-bike so the RadRover is on my list. The ability to upgrade it's power system is a plus.

[@Elegantroll]

I actually bought a used 2018 city for 700 and it’s pretty sweet.

[@rcfanaticdublin]

Hello Sir, I live in Ireland...I Bought my first E-bike in 2017 for 1200eu. My machine is pedelec and has a very decent spec for what i paid for it...recently I have been considering a Fat bike. The only problem for me is the rule's on power to weight and the difference between PedElec and SelfPropeled.

[@monkcheetah8203]

I have 2017 Rad love the bike. In fact I have 2. I take my friends out they like so much they buy one. For the price can’t beat it. Just my opinion. Wish there was a E-bike specially shop like yours around because I would do some slight upgrades.

[@twinturbo8304]

I just would like to add my two cents to your great review. I bought a rover . it hopped all over the place and I found the tire bead on both tires was not seated. So I took the wheels off put some dish soap around the bead and pumped it up to 85 pounds to get them to seat but in doing so one of the tires came off the rim due to the X excess of air pressure and soap. I finally got them seated and then immediately got a small puncture after riding for 10 minutes. The tube is very thin as is the tire and I am probably going to have to buy better tires and tubes. Just thought you might want to know

[@SyllabusofErrorsvsTruth]

Suggestion only: I put two turns of teflon tape on the peddle threads folding so it wont unravel when tightening. Why? I broke a peddle once. It was jell to remove. Teflon helps a tad if not used too much.

[@Area13ebikes]

Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@mikerust3366]

I had the same problem with the power cable in the frame becoming disconnected in shipping. had a terrible time getting enough slack in the wires and room to work to get it reconnected. Rad rover did have instructions on line to trouble shoot this issue which helped. it might help to have another 2 or 3 inches of extra cable to make this issue easier to fix or become non existent.

[@Area13ebikes]

That's great feedback!

[@kendog1973]

I am very interested in a video review of your AWD bike. It seems to be a perfect match for what I need in all of my hunting trips.

[@Area13ebikes]

Did you get your AWD yet?

[@traj00]

A comment on shipping: I received 2 RadCity StepThru bikes recently. Both arrived mostly damage free. However, they both had bent guards that are meant to protect the derailleur. They were bent enough to prevent shifting. Fortunately I was able to pull out the bend. This is something I contacted Rad about and am waiting for a response. BTW, I read somewhere online about another customer with the same complaint.

[@Lv2flair]

The pedals do indicate left from right. You have to read the manual or watch rads assemble vid. I did both to make the process smoother and it was after watching and reading.

[@Lv2flair]

Of of the pedals I think it was the left has grooves.

[@Lv2flair]

Wait this guy is a bike shop owner and he doesn’t read the owners manual LMAO!

[@PaulBarwick]

Hi Kyle, Great channel. I would love to see you do a review on the Ride Scoozy brand Veego 750 step through, with the extras - the hydraulic brakes and the extra large battery - that sells for $2,099. Full disclosure, I have already bought one, and I am just waiting for it to be delivered, but I would like to see what you think of it. I've been watching all sorts of ebike videos on KZbin, everything from reviews from pro's like you to individuals who decided to document their unboxing and first rides of their ebikes, all sorts and models of ebikes. I learned two things from those videos #1 - No one reads the instructions before putting their bike together. No one. If it is important that the customer does a certain thing in a certain order - put that instruction on a separate piece of paper and tape it to that specific part. and #2 - The most commonly used phrase among those posting ebike videos is "This is fun!" I'm hoping I will feel the same way when my bike gets here in a few days.

[@MikeRitchieSD]

Nice job, Kyle. I think the controller amperage is an important stat that a lot of manufacturers don't talk about, but makes a huge difference in acceleration. Anxious to see your next review.

[@Area13ebikes]

Ah yes! Part of the "power" but I'll make sure to mention that next time. :)

[@johncurtis920]

Very factual. Straight and to the point and matches my shopping needs since I'm in the market for an EV-bike. Nicely done. John~ American Net'Zen

[@wynden]

Liked your factual based review. One disappointment in these bikes is the cheap charger that requires very careful use to avoid decreased battery life/capacity. Charger quality should be an item on your list, if only to educate on easy it is to slowly wreck your battery.

[@dadathome274]

Can you or, have you done, a video on the hydraulic brake swap/install for the Rad Rover ?

[@richardgrubbs1199]

Liked your comments. It is now 2021, and I would like to know your comparison of the Rad vs Himiway.

[@SilatShooter]

Thanks for all the details. Though did I miss your score of how it rides and handles?

[@808zhu]

Thanks for the review! Hoping to avoid a lot of these common problems with the RadWagon I just ordered.

[@Stellar001100]

Does anyone know if the Bafang RM G062 1000w hub motor is adaptable to the Bafang motor cases used in a Radmini?

[@pedromaze1555]

Your review is AWESOME. Thanks for the info.

[@gotnoshoes99]

Wattage is the measure of how much electrical work you are putting into a motor, how much mechanical work you get out of it is measured in horsepower and depends on how efficient the motor is at converting electrical work into mechanical work which can vary greatly.

[@jclair4617]

Good fair review, I have a 2015 with 1600mi no real problems and the battery is holding up pretty good too. The things that I would like to see are seat and handle bar options for the for buyers who are more ample or senior.

[@mjordan812]

Great review - thanks. A couple pf points. Regarding standover height - rider height isn't relevant - inseam is the critical measure. Different animal altogether. Regarding the disconnected cable - where was the disconnection? Was it easy to re connect? Thanks again. Looks like there will be one in my future. I was a bit concerned as to the overall quality due to their pricing - seems almost too good to be true - and you know what that means.

[@nickwade443]

my only complaint on my rad bike was the fork stand busted somewhere,and the battery was dumped at the bottom of the box unprotected,and a slash cut through the serial number,like they do on defective cds.other than that it has done its job and i am with it.just saying opening the box made me sceptical

[@danielgjb]

I have a 2017 RadRover. I use it mostly riding dirt trails with very steep hills. I am not an aggressive rider but the hills are very steep. The brakes and power work for me. When I first got the bike the rear derailleur was mangled during shipping and support for replacement was great. My big complaint is I need a backup battery and they are not available from RadRover and have not been for more than 7 months now. I am researching the best option for after market without modifying the bike itself. To me this is inexcusable for a fairly new model bike.

[@fojrsepta4959]

BUY an LTO BATTERY

[@upcountry4me]

I’m 6’4” and 225 lbs. Now 72 years of age with 40+ years bike riding experience. Was considering the Rad rover 5. Will a Delta 3” stem riser combined with a 400 mm seat post solve my sizing challenge.

[@donwebb485]

I have a M2S R750 XLarge The bike is incredible... comes almost completely put together.. unlike this bike you reviewed it comes with fenders, rear light , and a rack to carry items. If you get a chance you should review this product. I few it’s a way better product with a super fair price. The support from M2S is awesome.

[@stevesmith9173]

IMO - I think you did a great & fair review! thank-you!

[@Almajtek]

Great review very professional, congrats! you need to add style / aesthetics of the bike to your point list

[@jfjusa1]

do you have a "list" of the other bikes that have stronger motors?

[@dogit1840]

Hey I have the eZip trailz from curra very inexpensive bike got a battery off of Amazon supposed to get 10 12 miles out of it lead-acid battery only getting 2 miles would you say the cells are dry or something because it takes half hour to charge holds the charge in the house but then just to go to the corner store and back I have to charge it for about a half an our to get it back to full

[@Area13ebikes]

Hmm. Sounds like it may not be the highest quality of battery.

[@seriouskite]

The questionable label tactics of Bafang, and Rad Power stating 750 Watt. Had me run to the Canadian Co. Volt Bikes 750 Yukon, now questioning is the 750 Yukon a true 750 Watt Bafang motor. I saw your other video on, "Watch this before you purchase a Rad Rover" Rad Power, never comment on this...............industry dirty little secret, I wonder out loud. Review suggestions, between Rad Rover 2020 vs. Volt Yukon 750 2020 and compared to what Bolton has in this $1500 to $1800 price range. Thanks A Bunch Kyle, we will be upgrading to your controller and LCD screen when our warranties are up and continue to view your videos. Subbed and liked.

[@casparcoaster1936]

this was good, really appreciate it, many thanks

[@ianb8416]

So what was the solution to the disconnected cable? Basic omission from the review

[@DJaquithFL]

What would have been great is to see you actually fix the problem especially if it's a problem that others have had. Otherwise great information. 😊👍

[@xmateinc]

you dont fix rad rovers you warranty them

[@DJaquithFL]

@@xmateinc 5:30 Did you even watch the video?! It was a disconnected cable and if he's getting some of them shipped that way it would be asinine to ship the bike back for something so damn simple as reconnecting a loose cable.

[@darrylbob4088]

What is the percentage of renewable resources used in the packaging of this bike compared to none renewable resources and what is the percentage of renewable resources used n the manufacturing of these bikes compared to nonrenewable resources used and how are the non-renewable resources disposed of? please respond Thank you.

[@martydodge8786]

Might you review the himiway brand ? Great job overall, thanks

[@TwoWheelWarrior]

The slick tires on the 20" black fat bike on the left? Where can those be purchased. Thank you...

[@happycamper9300]

An honest review? Just remember any design is a compromise between performance, functionality and cost. You mentioned a few things as poor or low end. For example the display. Yes it is simple and can have one with more features, but the cost would be higher. I think the RAD bikes have found a sweet point between cost and functionality. I spend some time in you web page and maybe you have "better performance bikes" but the cost is inaccessible to most people.

[@DemonikCustoms]

Have you ever heard of the Himiway Cruiser? It's very similar to this Rad Rover.

[@olemissjim]

I just ordered a color screen + controller from you for my Rad Rover, but a minor quibble with this review, the stock controller does have some configuration modes. You said it doesn’t, but you can adjust the maximum speed based on your local rules/laws and adjust for tire size.

[@olemissjim]

At @14:48

[@jamiehuntington-meath127]

Very fair review. Thank you Kyle.

[@MrXtraconservative]

I'm new to e-Bikes, but I really like my 2019 RadRover so far. Your packaging was in much better shape than mine. My main box had a few holes gouged into it, and the internal "mystery box" was split open, so all its items had fallen into the main box. Fortunately nothing was missing and nothing was damaged.

[@Area13ebikes]

Thanks for sharing! It's hard to rate packaging based on one bike.

[@melvinbelcher7606]

I have a new Radrover and ti pulls up to 741 watts. Not pulling the grade up to my house very well.I

[@melvinbelcher7606]

I will be up grading with Bolton up grade kits.I already have one on the way and I will order the rest of my power upgrade next payday.

[@stevmstng5165]

Nice honest review. Now get to work with upgrades and take my money

[@Area13ebikes]

Haha!

[@gonzo1948]

Is there a secondary market, for the Motor and controller that are replaced with your upgrades?

[@RusticVentures]

I'm so torn between RadRover and Himiway. I'm looking for something I can ride on trails with but get good distance (with pedal assist). I seen another review of the Himiway, and the battery seemed to have used half its life in 18 minutes (regardless of distance, that's not long - it was uncut footage). Then was leaning toward the RadRover, but seeing some stuff that is not appealing (bumpier ride...etc). In your opinion, which one is better? Looking for distance battery life and a less bumpy ride (I understand that bumpiness will happen, just don't want to feel every little bump).

[@justicecenter]

Per Rad Power the motor is custom built for them by Bafang

[@pierreeseet110]

Hey, how can I get that exact color and type of RR…. Am on another continent please…

[@twinturbo8304]

how is tailight powered? wtf is the key for? how much is an extra battery?

[@shannames]

Hi there, I encountered the same problem with no power to the LCD. You mention a disconnected cable in the frame. Can you let me know what to check and how to fix the problem, please? Thanks in advance.

[@josecolon6584]

Mr Bolton were can I find a rear fat bike axle for 1500 w fat motor,regards Jose C

[@mglmouser]

Have you looked at the internal components of the electric motor? Maybe the claimed 750 in a 350 size factor is attributable to better/strong internal components like neodymium magnets instead of cheaper but larger ferrous ones?

[@mm-oe7tk]

I'll love to see what aftermarket upgrades you do on the rad bike in the future.

[@Area13ebikes]

Like the RadPower Upgrade kit?

[@BillNealElkWhistle]

I am holding out for something comparable to a fat tire 2-wheel drive dual-battery RadWagon suitable for touring and off-road with a comfortable saddle for a 77 year-old with a bad back - am I asking too much?

[@Area13ebikes]

Hey Harley Neal! Nope, you're not asking too much. Check out The Bolton 2020 Bikes. We can always upgrade the saddle.

[@frankstocker5475]

Would be nice to categorise the points system compared to the price say $600, 1000 1500 2000 then people could compare bikes in a certain price bracket.

[@donmason4021]

I've got 1050 miles on my 2018 I ripped the rear tire other than that tighten the rear spokes a little no other problems

[@herefishyfishy6907]

What would be a good choice of rear motor, fat tire bike at the $1500 max? Mainly one with a real 750 watt motor. Not a 500 watt labeled at 750 watt.

[@kennak476]

is there a part ii to this? seems an actual ride review would be included since thats what people buy a bike for?

[@titosirj6262]

Base it on the inseam not height because people have different proportions.

[@mangreat71]

what about using a Schumacher battery charger portable power station or a ever start jump starter 1200A will it still keep the e bike charged at the same time while riding at the same time ???

[@frankbeams4333]

I think I see the lime green bike that you mentioned in your podcast that’s your main ebike

[@gregoryblake3377]

I love the no frills style of your Video I'm a big guy and I'm looking for a step through what would you recommend.

[@heribertosarmiento1265]

Hey guys I can’t wait till you guys review the Mate-X

[@Robnord1]

I like the 9 point evaluation. I think Rad should use inseam, not rider height for their fit specs. I have a 2018 Rover, am 5'8" with a 31" inseam, and find mine just on the edge of being too tall for me.

[@Area13ebikes]

Thanks for the input!

[@skip123davis]

i agree: i'm same height and inseam. i'm built like a dachshund 😑 i wear a 44R suit, but have to roll up the armsleeves and pantlegs. it's why i can't ride a KLR650 (as much as i would like to) without throwing my hip out. i finally gave up.

[@tomfrenza8049]

I am 6’2 with a 31” inseam and agree.

[@TWDay-sy6nq]

I'm 5'9" with a 29" inseam and it's on the edge of too tall for me. I suspect the range of "too tall" depends as much on physical condition, rider skill, and attitude as it does anything objective. Skip, I rode a KLR650 for a few years until I "stepped down" to a Yamaha WR250X. Never threw out a hip, but I did get a fake one when I turned 64. At 71, eyesight is going to take me off of the motorcycle before the seat height does the job.

[@boatrvme8478]

I'm 5'9" 31 inseam and I suspect anyone smaller would have a problem!

[@samkeino6810]

If you had such a challenge diagnosing what was wrong with the bike, how would a mere mortal like me handle this problem unless I can return it?

[@roundstone2020]

Why no mention of regen?

[@Area13ebikes]

Because it doesn't have it.