I’ve had the RR6+ since 2021 and still love it. The first 2 years were problem free - only had to change break pads - normal. But in this last year, the motor hub had problems that I couldn’t repair and I had to buy a replacement rear wheel motor hub assembly that cost me 500 dollars Canadian. A few months later, the controller wasn’t working and I had to purchase a new one for 200 dollars. I’ve also had to buy tires. So now it’s practically a brand new bike! I’m back to having fun riding every other day. It is a very fun bike. And it was worth fixing it. I’m lucky that I have the skills to install the replacement parts.
@MatanumiАй бұрын
you could've saved that money and bought something cooler, faster and higher quality.
@danbiddle1383 ай бұрын
I’m glad RAD EBikes are coming back. It’s always a sad day when you see these or any company struggle. Especially when they make great products that help people. I’m definitely looking forward to the review on their new EBike when you get the opportunity to review one. Thanks!
@NLbiking3 ай бұрын
It seems like the right price point but the wrong bike. Significantly underspeced for where the market is today. If you compare the 7 speeds of Lectric XPress and RadKick. XPress is using a 48v system and a 10.4ah battery compared to the 36v 10ah of the Kick. The wh difference is 499wh on the XPress compared to 360wh on the RadKick. The XPress at $999 has a torque sensor where the Radkick does not at $1199. The XPress has class 3 top speed and 960w peak compared to the 500w peak of RadKick with class 2 performance. So in total it costs 20% more, 28% less battery, 45% less power, and doesn't include a torque sensor. It's good to see them trying to be competitive but this may be the single worst value in the industry when looking at what you get between $1k-$2k. Also their service has been atrocious so hopefully that improves, reddit still plagued with people complaining about their service.
@neutronpcxt3723 ай бұрын
Yeah. I wouldn't care about the low battery capacity that much if Radpower stuck a good drivetrain on it. I'd be recommending the RadKick if it actually used a torque sensor and a 9spd 11-40/46t drivetrain as it would be a better component lower electric specced ebike to the Xpress.
@apergiel3 ай бұрын
Interesting, but lectric express 57 lbs is very heavy for my daily bike, even at $1399, though Radkick is 55 lbs, not much diff. Weight is a big factor with me...lift bike to put on metro rack, car bike rack, up stairs..... any ideas about a superlight bike for flat-ish metro like PDX?
@trckydick11stuff353 ай бұрын
@@apergiel buy a used Radmission 1
@neutronpcxt3723 ай бұрын
@@apergiel What's your budget?
@markrhuettАй бұрын
Plus, the Lectric can be upgraded to a 14 AH battery.
@cameronmacdonald65253 ай бұрын
They were so close on the design of the bike. The belt drive is great, the size, step through and cargo capacity. Then they decided to go 15 years back in time and stick a 36v motor on it with one of the smallest batteries you can get these days. Even a still small 500wh battery and a 48v motor would have made this maybe 100$ more and made it an incredible bike. But instead they absolutely blew it
@carlu-dovica3 ай бұрын
You didn't mention that Mike Radenbaugh has stepped down as CEO and has taken the position of Chairman of the Board. It appears he is intent on improving his e-bike lineup with high caliber designs and components. The five RADs I purchased have always shown excellent reliability and they sold at reasonable pricing. Typically when you buy a RAD you keep on riding it for a long, long time. I'm still riding my first RADRover purchased in 2017 because servicing them is so easy.
@kcjazz623 ай бұрын
I try to keep up with what’s going on in the e-bike world! I’m 61 & had the combo pack from RadPower… the Rover 6 & cargo bike! Loved the Rover! Bike commuted for 7 years (with a hub replacement)! I just wish the price would come down to actually be affordable! Thanks for your content! I’ve been watching you over 5 years now! The Bikes For Good program is awesome! Thanks again, man!
@goobfilmcast42393 ай бұрын
I love my Rad Rover 5....but rather than buy a "newer" model I found a low-mile, barely-ridden RR5 on FB Marketplace....identical to my bike. For $600 I got a mint condition Fat Tire e-bike along with a completely interchangeable battery. It lets me double my range or have second bike to ride with friends and fam.....perfect .
@romaurer3 ай бұрын
My husband and I are new to your channel. You have been enjoying it. We love how you involve your family in your videos. Your Dad is a keeper!
@EbikeSchool3 ай бұрын
I'm glad you've liked my channel! Yes, you don't get to pick your parents and I'm fortunate to have gotten great ones!
@david782123 ай бұрын
It called too big for their britches and almost every single company in the US suffers from the same disease. As profits become more and more important to companies wishing to become stock listed, the only people who usually win are the shareholders and the board and eventually the company will disappear because they price themselves out of the market. I’m kinda waiting for Lectric to raise their prices and take themselves out of the cheap ebike market.
@RileyRacing-wl7bu3 ай бұрын
eBike products did a video on rad the other day. Basically they have gone from 200,000 bikes a year to now about 40,000. Even after 5 rounds of layoffs they still have about 400 people. Thats about 4x the employees of Aventon or Lectric with a third of the volume of either of them. I think its a high probability they go out of business in the near term.
@gritsngranola3 ай бұрын
I bought a REI CO-OP Gen 2 bike on sale for $980 a year ago! Great starter bike. I have put over 1,095 miles on it. Whew whew Oh and I turn 64 the end of this month and am up to 65 miles (and counting) a week!
@minnybiker45053 ай бұрын
I'm wanting the E-2.2 from REI. Waiting for it to go on sale.
@FlyingPurplePizzas3 ай бұрын
Sounds like it's going to be a great, affordable option. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
@TBM112114 күн бұрын
Crazy to see what a little positivity and leaving the Dark Side did for Kylo Ren.
@kelalamusic92583 ай бұрын
You made a point about the trike for the elderly on a fixed income. I’m leaning towards the Lectric version because of the price. RAD’s trike is way over priced and you don’t even get any baskets like what Lectric offers. Wake up RAD.
@EbikeSchool3 ай бұрын
Yes, though since they reduced the price (I think it's $1699 now), it competes much better with the even lower cost trikes. I don't know what that does to Rad's bottom line, but it's a great help to seniors and folks on fixed income!
@tonysamples8403 ай бұрын
You are great at breaking the info down. Keep it up.
@UnrivaledPiercer6 күн бұрын
The Lectric eBikes quip was perfect. I own 4 Lectric bikes, they are really great and I can see how they have been stirring up the market. However I agree with you that without competition to constantly move forward and strive for better, the whole industry would definitely have issues.
@sissys62842 ай бұрын
I've been salivating for an ebook for years. It appears to be the way to go from here on in. I'm in FL and car insurance shot up through the roof. A car is just unattainable for most people.
@roryg.wagner8443 ай бұрын
Micah, I just started watching your videos about 3 months ago and I'm still catching up. Thanks for all that you do in sharing your expertise and also your efforts toward the work of saving the planet. Peace!
@EbikeSchool3 ай бұрын
Glad you've enjoyed them! Thanks for supporting my channel :-)
@jimmyjames87363 ай бұрын
My brother has been a dedicated Rad user. He has eight of them, and my nephew has three. When I visit my brother, I ride his Rads, but they always compare poorly with what I am used to riding at home. They just seem a little low on power and range if you are used to having good acceleration and hill climbing power. Oddly, they lack having anything available with "Rad Power." This new bike with a 36v 360wh battery and 20mph top speed for $1199 just doesn't seem like the game changer that Rad needs.
@luciusparillo6553 ай бұрын
Excellent video. My mother and I love watching your content. Keep up the good work.
@stealthassasin1day2913 ай бұрын
Not everybody can be a high end ebike manufacturer. Most of the market is low to mid tier and that's where Rad should stay and excel at in my opinion.
@MatanumiАй бұрын
they got greedy and wanted to market high end without actually having a high end product
@timscott30273 ай бұрын
I bought a runner in europe, but now they've pulled out of the market 🤷. I do love it, but its not without some flaws, (comfort mainly) I had a controller fail, but rad customer service was excellent for me and sent me out a new one after helping me diagnose the issue. I have also spent a little money upgrading it, especially the brakes. I really do think rad should be selling them with hydraulic brakes as the cable ones are very poor for a heavy bike. But so far ive had 2/3 years use and still going strong so happy.
@distantred3 ай бұрын
please rad, develop a mid drive with cheap 3 speed nexus igh. There is such a gap in the market on mid drives with IGH. i feel like they were close with the radkick and belt drive, but honestly a chain + mid drive + nexus 3spd igh in the same radkick frame style (maybe step over and non step over) would sell well if priced well, plus they could probably implement in all the other model revisions. hub drives are great, but just so unfriendly for maintenance, repairs plus any ebike witg derailleur needs more maintenance.
@emma707073 ай бұрын
Check out Evelo. Also Seattle based. They do mids with IGHs but are direct to consumer so are "cheap" or at least cheaper than your Bosch or Specialize shop brands.
@Ur_fav_brunette_Stacy3 ай бұрын
Most e-bike companies have terrible customer service and product support. Poor customer service limits their ability to move beyond budget bikes.
@Mr.And.Mrs.swanson1522Ай бұрын
Liberty trike has beautiful customer service ❤❤❤❤❤❤real talk 2024
@894crumvocАй бұрын
I bought my RadCity 3 step-through in June 2021. Was in the shop only 2 times. At first to fix the rear derailleur which was damaged on delivery. After that, I had new brake pads installed last year. Thats it. Very reliable. Just turned over 7400, and I'm 70! Before I got the City3, I hadn't put 20 miles on a bike in the prior 10 years. By the way, how long do bike tires last?
@stevebergman67473 ай бұрын
As always, appreciate every video you share, regardless of the topic. They're all interesting, informative, and entertaining!😉😎 I do have one question, though. If one enters the e-bikes for good drawing, do we have to re-enter each time a video is shared or do the entries move forward and give us that random chance each time? Appreciate the clarification, Micah @EbikeSchool !
@RealDealDude3 ай бұрын
Just bought my first electric car, a Chevy Spark EV and I love that little ride! Ebikes are outta my budget right now but I think I need one.
@iansilver-ramp5953 ай бұрын
With all due respect. If you can afford a car, you can afford a bike.
@RealDealDude3 ай бұрын
With all due respect, you can finance a car, not an ebike@@iansilver-ramp595
@BikeNewLondon2 ай бұрын
I work on a bunch of different brands at our community bike shop. I own two Radmissions. They could be more powerful, but other than that, they've been perfect at doing what they do. They zip you around town quickly and effortlessly. Their parts are decent quality. They stay screwed together. They're better built and better engineered than 90% of the bikes out there. Not worth arguing about a couple hundred dollars when you get what you want, and it works day after day.
@MatanumiАй бұрын
it was those plus models with the semi integrated battery that really shit the bed in quality. City and rover were so bad.
@loumon23 ай бұрын
Love my Radmission, was a great entry into the Ebike world for me.
@piewhackit2meАй бұрын
I currently have Hill topper sprint e-bike kit for a year and while it’s limited 250 watt i have enjoyed it no problems and price was $500 including shipping installation was a bit tough but got installed correctly .I am considering full e-bike
@ElectricRidesUT3 ай бұрын
I definitely agree with you. It seemed that Rad tried too much to be Volvo when they should have stuck to being Volkswagen and priced themselves out of the market they helped build. I'm hoping that the Kick is the first step in the right direction.
@Jack-fw4mw2 ай бұрын
Good callout on the belt drive kick being a single speed. Saved me a trip to do a test ride! I am sure keeping it single speed saved quite a bit of the cost, but sadly that just makes it a poor fit for my commute.
@johnpauldavie52463 ай бұрын
Which countries are eligible for the ebikes for good givaway? I'm in Canada, where roads are long and cities are very far from eachother. My girlfriend is a 2.5 hour drive away, and my battery and motor bit the dust after a bad crash last year.
@Svid1701D3 ай бұрын
That bird in the background lol
@0bservationist3 ай бұрын
i think it's an insect.
@Svid1701D3 ай бұрын
Rad had some big investors and I think they overspent too early and then focused on profit, raising prices, instead of market share. They allowed a lot of newer startups to gobble up market share and then we're forced to scale back. That's the opposite of what Lectric did, they went full budget bike and I see their bikes everywhere now. You can sell a few high priced Porches, or a ton of Hondas, but Rad got squeezed in the middle.
@MatanumiАй бұрын
....Honda's are amazing though. the old one last so long and are easier to work on
@litvinenkoalexander53312 ай бұрын
I live in Germany, when i start to work at University in 2003, the salary was 2000 Euro per month (Netto). Now in 2024, after 21 years, my salary increased to 4000 Euro. But ebike cost 2000-2500 Euro. This is superexpensive! I prefer to pay 700-1000 Euro for a good quality bike with good (500 Watt) battery
@heatherpayne19952 ай бұрын
The Rad Kick just might be the replacement for my 2020 Rad City 3.
@cdaway20243 ай бұрын
I WALK 20 MILES BACK & FORTH TO WORK & I STAY IN THE LOUISIANA HEAT WHERE TEMPERATURES ARE REGULARLY IN THE UPPER 90'S - LOWER 100'S RIGHT NOW. I COULD REALLY USE A RELIABLE EBIKE.
@andrewt92042 ай бұрын
I like my RAD Mission, it's decent for what I like to do at the 1,099 I got it for before it went discontinued, which is just casual paved trail rides. 500W motor is plenty for that. I did have to get a better seat though, the included one was terrible. Probably won't buy another RAD though. I just don't like their marketing (perpetually "on sale" emails every couple days) and the value seems to have gone down compared to the next few popular brands. My mother just got the new Aventon Pace. I like it more than my RAD and the free extra battery promo was nice too. If only it had a belt drive, would rather have that than an extra battery.
@timkarsten1285Ай бұрын
....and fall again...Im through with RAD. I had major issius with the electronics on my Rad Rover 6+. At some point the support refused to help. 35 kg of metal trash in my garage now...
@Dryoussefaa3 ай бұрын
I drove by there, Santa Barbara location today and I wish I had the time to visit. I see many people in the Monterey area riding their bikes.
@mymail85033 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@DravinClaw3 ай бұрын
I own a RadCity 4 plus for the past 4 years great bike and has become my daily driver due to my mid drive ebike needing a new motor controller and I'm waiting till I move to get that fixed and my RadCity 4 has taken a beating and has held up. From what I've been reading is that their integrated battery isn't user friendly if you blow a fuse on the old batteries you could just put in a new no problem now you have to send it to them if it's under warranty if not you have to take the whole thing apart and hope it's not soldered to the board.
@JMulvy3 ай бұрын
That wrongful death lawsuit in 2022 probably didn't help either. I felt so bad for the parents of the little girl, but how they won with that level of negligence involved is beyond me. I am not necessarily saying I was rooting for RAD, but why would you let a 12 year old double-up on a one-seat power bike without supervision!? All that being said, I love my last year model RAD Expand 5 going from hybrid bicycle to an ebike has changed my life!
@MDC17763 ай бұрын
Love the videos and indepth commentary. Keep it up!
@anthonyguilianoii88364 күн бұрын
These are random words to try to win a book about ebikes 😊
@lowhanlindseyАй бұрын
Rad sucks! If you get a bad one you are screwed! They won't do anything to help you except send the same pre-canned responses over and over.
@wyldeman3 ай бұрын
Love your battery book!❤
@browncoathomestead20803 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your valuable thoughts, looking for your opinion on recumbent trikes and maybe pulling a trailer. Thanks for another great video, looking to your next video.
@fredmotz70953 ай бұрын
Great video. I would love to read one of your books.
@karimbelloumi10593 ай бұрын
Good initiative thanks for the content
@EUCXR3 ай бұрын
Love your content Mr. Toll
@thenerktwins3 ай бұрын
I wish them luck. It's a good company with good products
@danwoods81953 ай бұрын
idk ever since rad stop using regenerative breaking motors and internal batteries. new lectric one is looking like a better commuter imo.
@The122313 ай бұрын
If you had to buy a bike in 2024, what would be your best price to product pick?
@garymarch47113 ай бұрын
I ride a Quietkat Jeep. High dollar. But suits my needs. What are your needs... Or what kind of riding do you want to do? After doing research for friends, I think Aventon bikes are worth taking a look at. We have a bike shop here that deals them. Nice features and price. They're a good size company which might offer a dealer/ service network in your area. That's one thing to really keep in mind. All these different branded Chinese ebikes everywhere. But not many shops service them. Many shun fat tire ebikers. My local bike shop wants nothing to do with my bike. Probably since I didn't buy from them. They just didn't offer what I wanted. Anyway, now I own a bunch of bike repair tools to do it myself. Check to see what is offered in your area.. I never looked into Rad... But since the video is about them... Check em out.
@marialindafaustino58202 ай бұрын
HI I am only 5ft tall and I don't have a car all the time to go around and I would like a bike to move around the town on a daily basis , and use as a way for be in shape at the same time, what is your recommendations, but I can't afford also very expensive models, I do have up and down hills in my town., thanks
@GregOnSummit3 ай бұрын
Do they make a cruiser type bike, like the 24" BMX cruisers. Single speed, but with a battery assist. It might be pretty cool to take on the trails
@jonathanf.93953 ай бұрын
All Ebikes are 250w in Europe and that is more than enough. So I think 500w would be amazing really
@0bservationist3 ай бұрын
500-750 watts is very common in america. so 500 watts is always a disappointment. you just feel like you're getting something underpowered because you have the 750 for comparison.
@brockedwards58963 ай бұрын
Another great video with lots of insight.
@andrewchristiansen83113 ай бұрын
12:02 I applied for an ebike from Detroit. My names Andrew C. I thought for like 1/2 a second I won. :(
@kalanikaluhea54092 ай бұрын
Have you tried the new XP Lite 2.0 JW Black eBike by Electric? Would like your input if its a good bike
@BikerForJustice3 күн бұрын
I agree with your assessment, but you pose a higher price hurts RAD. Have you seen the price of Pedego ? I wonder if they will be next 😢
@goobfilmcast42393 ай бұрын
Very OT: What happened to Sondors ?
@whywouldiwantone3 ай бұрын
Howdy Brother I might have done something improperly.. But i never received the link to sign in and set my password after purchasing the e course.. Any suggestions Ty
@bellyacres78463 ай бұрын
enjoy your reviews its nice to see whats out there. what gets on my "gotta" have That list rad ebikes have been behind the others available for awhile - so this version isnt much of a surprise other than it appears to step "back" ? uh?
@StuffTested3 ай бұрын
Hey Micah! Any tips on your editing videos? I like your simple recording styles.
@EbikeSchool3 ай бұрын
I try to keep it simple, talk to the camera and edit out any flubs 😂 When I’m fancy enough I use a second camera for angles. Also helps hide the cuts by switching back and forth. No one knows it took me three times to say something the way I wanted to 😉
@StuffTested3 ай бұрын
@@EbikeSchool Any tips on how I can receive the ebike I won in the video?
@EbikeSchool3 ай бұрын
I don’t recall you being one of the ebike winners? Can you tell me which video it was?
@StuffTested3 ай бұрын
@@EbikeSchool This one as I am Andrew L, unless it's a different Andrew L haha.
@E-city-y3f3 ай бұрын
Hey, the website isn't working for me but need to get something for my dad to ride around, he is turning 68 soon and he doesn't have a car to drive around so the electric trike or bike would workout for him❤
@dennisd74513 ай бұрын
Ty😊😊😊😊😊
@Erroct13 ай бұрын
Nice hair Micah!
@sammillions63983 ай бұрын
Wishing ebikes forgood was in Canada. My spouse could use one to keep up with the family
@cappallCogadh3 ай бұрын
Rad bikes have always had a good reputation. This one seems to be in the same category as the Lectric XPress
@JoeSmith-pu9hi3 ай бұрын
Can you recommend a Etrike with step thru frame for slightly disabled?
@davidbendall79193 ай бұрын
Really like all your videos.
@mslala26823 ай бұрын
i m from Morroco and i like your videos
@DTDan-b8r3 ай бұрын
Can we standardize the range expressed for an ebike? If all bikes were tested with a standard rider on level ground on battery-power-only, you can assume any extra range would come from your legs and gears. It seems like the response to range is to express how non-informative and variable it is. Range expressed as 35 miles with a 6-foot 175-pound rider on level ground would be good information that can be extrapolated.
@edwinstupka36452 ай бұрын
I spent 14 years in the care of the dept of justice due to my involment in a strictly marijuana shipping company. Having lost everything I owned I am now trying to live the best life I can regardless of my 67 years on earth and low income position in society. Thx for the informative videos.e
@MumfordJim3 ай бұрын
Interesting. I would be interested if it was lighter. Look at Propella they have 2 models that are lighter the 7S V4 XR 7 speed 38lb 48 miles Step Over only $899 and the 9S Pro V2 9 speed 44lb 50 miles step-thru and step-over $1299. None of the Propella bikes have a throttle, which helps with the milage (like all EU bikes). This brand has been around for a long time, but I do not see a lot of reviews on KZbin.
@javierrodriguez28633 ай бұрын
I'd say build your own, get some marine batteries, an inverter, electric motors are everywhere now
@altronixvideo3 ай бұрын
Im looking at the Cairn BRAVe 2.0 flatbar gravel bike, would be cool to see you review that one
@ontheroad6643 ай бұрын
Great bike for a good price👍👍👍
@shadowdance46669 күн бұрын
THEY NEED TO GET OFF THEIR RUMP AND BUILD A MID DRIVE BICYCLE “WITH” A THROTTLE!!!! Sometime before the end of this decade
@hoosiercrypto99553 ай бұрын
Rad just rebrands everything they sell. Thanks for the video.
@mikejf43772 ай бұрын
Nice video.
@fishlanding23 ай бұрын
I prefer a full size frame that allows for more comfortable pedaling…. Rad City but tried the Rad Mini 2 thinking we’d use it’s folding frame - too heavy and crampy riding, so now the Aventon Solera 7 is my ride 👍
@MumfordJim3 ай бұрын
Good choice. I looked up the weight 46lb. Should be easy to lift if you remove the battery.
@creativemindedcenter3 ай бұрын
I really like e-bikes and e-vehicle but I don't know much about them and am not yet privileged to yes one.
@LearnWebflow3 ай бұрын
really liked the video
@Macbob-j6f3 ай бұрын
For the price, too many other ebikes that out perform rad bikes. Many for a lot less money. I equate Rad ebikes as expensive for high end buyers.
@EbikeReviews3 ай бұрын
36V 10Ah bike is supposed to turn the company around? I don't think so. This looks bad for RAD if they think this is going to turn it around.
@stkyfngez3 ай бұрын
I just want the Rad Mission high step model back, but with gears. I really dislike the look of these low step frames.
@o1ecypher3 ай бұрын
been commenting for years. this time will be the time...lol i cant help it. i really want that book, and im not losing faith one day my comment will be picked... lol. no i am not a bot
@davidbendall79193 ай бұрын
I placed this question on an earlier video. Will you please address the issue of exploding bike batteries? KZbin generates related videos to watched videos. So when I watch your videos, I always get several exploding ebike videos suggested. I gotta tell you, they're scary. They have made us think twice about using battery operated yard equipment and battery operated equipment in general. We have a wheel chair and now we're abit scared to even charge it. With electric cars and bikes exploding, does it scare you?
@EbikeSchool3 ай бұрын
Yes, I did a video on e-bike fires around a year ago, but the summary is that by going with UL-listed batteries, you immensely reduce that risk. Even so, e-bike fires are exceedingly rare. For example, even in NYC (often seen as the epicenter of e-bike fires), statistically you're more likely to die on the subway or by choking on your food then in an e-bike fire.
@publiuszero793 ай бұрын
Can you do a review of Kingbull Literider?
@djcammack3 ай бұрын
Retitle: The rise, the fall and the demise of Rad Power Bikes.
@OTROHIJO3 ай бұрын
NICE OUTRO!
@EbikeSchool3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I liked the new song 😎
@treavy13 ай бұрын
Can you do a review on the wallkee h9 ebike
@lhunter3253 ай бұрын
I still can’t beat my $398 Hyper 26’ e-tmb plus helmet. It gets me to the donut shop once a week. I’ve had my Hyper for three years with no issues😊. Take care…stay safe.
@Daniel-cp6qm3 ай бұрын
Anything you'd like ;)
@karlInSanDiego3 ай бұрын
I'm not on the same page about how much e-bikes should cost. When you review dozens or eventually hundreds of sub $2000 e-bikes, you lose perspective of what the parts, materials, tooling, labor costs to actually build sustainable, long lasting, interchangble component bikes should cost. This is like walking through Walmart, and normalizing their pricing as what things actually should cost. Much of the race to the bottom of unsustainable consumerism came from offshoring and building all goods to China, which shifted the excessive emissions and resource acquisition responsibility to that country. In the bike world, Taiwan is that center of the manufacturing universe. Lectric and Rad dumped their inexpensive bikes on the market, and it worked for them to build their brand. But was it sustainable? Probably not. It's still a race to the bottom. If e-bikes were made of bamboo and were expertly recycled, you could say there is no problem with lower quality non-standardized parts that won't last the test of time. If that were so, you could argue that low income folks need these cheap e-bikes, despite the fact that they represent an artificial pressure on all bike manufacturers to also sell e-bikes for less than what they cost to make. (BTW, the car industry is also suffering from a similar issue of "dumping" and artificial pricing where expensive products are selling at or below what they cost to build) But e-bikes should not be treated like use it for two years and shove it in a corner of the garage because you don't have support for it with a local bike mechanic, and the bike company is gone or no longer supplies a bespoke part. We should be aspiring to build and buy and sell bikes that last a long time, are infinitely repairable. Yes, if you can replace a frame or fork by moving over all the costly components, and each component can be replaced with another brand's component, it's infinitely repairable until parts standaridization is broken. That's how we should be basing our minimum standard for an e-bike. If a local shop refuses to fix your Lectric or Rad, because they can't get parts or diagrams to service your bike, that's not a sustainable bike. It's a disposable bike. Maybe Lectric, Rad, and Adventon all just raced to the bottom by eliminating bike shops from their sales model, but that in itself is a problem, as without bike shops, these bikes soon become disposable crap, as new owners fail to learn how to service their own bikes, or cannot find parts or know how to navigate a fix. DTC is crushing the bike industry, not unlike Tesla's move to eliminate dealerships, which resulted in substandard servicing access for them and all the DTC car companies copying that model, like Polestar, Rivian, Fisker, Lucid. I wish we would all be more clear eyed about how that is affecting the longevity and sustainability of e-bikes for the worse.
@RobertJohanssonRBImGuy3 ай бұрын
Its a field that should be having a standard with parts. so easy to replace or upgrade. atm its a mess
@jade67733 ай бұрын
Take a look at the Bandit X-Trail Pro.
@sandraf4253 ай бұрын
omg Micah riding the Bruce Jenner line with that hair 🙈🙈🙈🙈 it's comically long now, unless "michelle" bout 2 unveil herself 🙈 wild
@EbikeSchool3 ай бұрын
Haha, yes sorry folks... my wife already told me I *must* go get a haircut soon!