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The LCD Display Upgrade provides additional information while riding, including Speedometer, Odometer, Trip Odometer, Average Speed, Max Speed, and Pedal Assist (PAS) levels 1-4. This replaces the stock LED display on the RadRunner, RadMission, and RadExpand.

Your new ebike will be delivered directly to your door by the parcel service (FedEx, Purolator, etc.). While the bike is 85 percent assembled before it leaves the factory, additional assembly is required prior to your first ride. Rad Power Bikes provides helpful online resources to assist you in this process, including in-depth videos and an extensive digital Help Center.

A Rad Power Bikes Mobile Service Ambassador will build, tune, and accessorize your new ebike before delivering it directly to your door. Upon arrival, our RMS Ambassador will walk you through how to use your ebike and answer any questions you might have.

Your new ebike will be fully built, tuned, and delivered to your door by a velofix Mobile Mechanic. The velofix Mobile Mechanic will work with you directly to schedule a preferred date/time for your delivery and can install accessories for an additional fee.

Your new ebike will be delivered directly to your door by the parcel service (FedEx, Purolator, etc.). While the bike is 85 percent assembled before it leaves the factory, additional assembly is required prior to your first ride. Rad Power Bikes provides helpful online resources to assist you in this process, including in-depth videos and an extensive digital Help Center.

A Rad Power Bikes Mobile Service Ambassador will build, tune, and accessorize your new ebike before delivering it directly to your door. Upon arrival, our RMS Ambassador will walk you through how to use your ebike and answer any questions you might have.

Your new ebike will be fully built, tuned, and delivered to your door by a velofix Mobile Mechanic. The velofix Mobile Mechanic will work with you directly to schedule a preferred date/time for your delivery and can install accessories for an additional fee.

Color LCD with USB port for the Rad ebikes. Unlock the speed limiter to 45mph and unleash the potential power of your Rad ebike! This LCD will only work with our 25 & 35a controller (Rad) and can be ordered herehttps://electrobikeworld.com/products/35a-controller-rad&

*disclaimer we are not responsible for any accidents, fire outbreak, explosions or any kind of damage or injury due to the use of our batteries and products. Please take all necessary precaution with the use of our products. Use at your own risk. For return and warranties please seehttps://electrobikeworld.com/p/return-policy

Hi, I just received my first ebike, RadRunner1, I would like to replace the LED display to an LCD display. The upgrade LCD they sell at Radpowerbikes.ca is $130+tax+shipping which is around $160. I"ve checked aliexpress and they sell a whole bunch of LCD displays for cheaper. Anyone know the model of the controller on the Radrunner1 (Canadian version)? Thanks

Rad Power Bikes, the largest electric bicycle company in the US, is currently running a major sale with some of the best prices it has ever offered on many of its popular e-bike models.

It’s a no-frills bike because of its lack of a shifter, suspension, and even a kickstand. But it has everything else most urban riders need, including decent power, good city tires, built-in LED lights, and a choice of several colors across two frame styles.

For urban riders who want to add a bit more to their bikes than the RadMission offers, the RadCity 3 Step-Thru and RadCity 4 Step-Over e-bikes are both marked down from $1,599 to $1,399.

Both these models hit the same 20 mph top speed as the RadMission but add in suspension, gears, fenders, a rear rack, and an LCD screen, giving riders more features as standard equipment.

These are the last bikes in Rad’s lineup to offer the larger direct drive motors, as the company has switched all of its other models to geared motors.

If the RadMission sale wasn’t so good, I might say this was the headliner event. And it may still be. The RadRover 6 Plus is normally priced at $1,999 but is marked down to $1,299 during the sale.

That makes this 750W fat tire electric bike with dual displays, hydraulic disc brakes, front suspension, and 7-speed gearing one of the best-priced fat tire e-bikes in existence right now.

No company does things purely altruistically, even as much as Rad is pursuing its goal of replacing more cars with e-bikes. So where’s the rub? How is the money talking?

My two best guesses are that we’re either looking at an overstock issue — perhaps as a result of heavy purchasing during the springtime parts uncertainties — or that some new models are coming and Rad is moving out the old stock.

The RadCity 3 and RadCity 4 are already fairly old, so those make sense. The RadMission is over two years old now too, so that one could stand a refresher. The RadRover 6 Plus bikes aren’t really that old, though, so those really surprise me. What’s the reason for such a generous sale? Could they be that overstocked, or is there something else going on?

It’s a promise we stand behind: If you find a lower price on a bike elsewhere, we will sell it to you for 10% less. For example, if you find a bike for $480 that we have listed at $500, we will offer you to buy it for $432 through BikeRide. The bike must be the same color and size, sold in the US and not include the use of a coupon.

If you find a lower price, email us at [email protected] with documentation of the price. We’re committed to making sure that the cost of a bike does not keep you from cycling!

The Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus is a Class 2 fat tire electric bike that’s designed for paved and unpaved joyrides and commutes. The RadRover 6 has enough power to thrive in a town with steep hills and enough comfort to enjoy your evening cruise.

The RadRover 6 Plus holds onto its classic Rover roots while still bringing some new bells and whistles to the table. When we started the RadRover 6 Plus review process we noticed some big changes right out of the box. From the new dual display to the integrated battery pack, the evolution of the RadRover was apparent. Rad claims their RadRover 6 Plus to be “the biggest evolution in RadRover history”.

Looks aren’t everything though, so we conducted a hill climb test, brake test, circuit test and more to get familiar with the changes Rad’s made since the last time we reviewed a Rad Power Bikes model. By the end of this review you should have a good idea of how the bike performed and if the RadRover 6 is the right fat tire e-bike for you.

The RadRover 6 Plus rides very soft over most terrain. The fat tires and suspension fork absorb a lot of vibrations and chatter before they reach the rider.

The over bar shifter doesn’t fit the theme of the bike well, we feel an under bar shifter would not only improve visuals, but shifting ergonomics as well.

The RadRover 6 Plus’ 750W motor engages very smoothly and consistently when accelerating, especially for a hub motor. I am very familiar with the feeling of mid-drive motors and the RadRover’s 750W rear hub motor reminded me of one. Between the smooth engagement, safe levels of acceleration and consistent power output I was really impressed with the motor.

Here at Electric Bike Report we conduct a battery range test to get a good idea of the true real world range these batteries can provide. We do two separate range tests, one in the highest pedal assist level, the other in the lowest. After the tests are complete we have a good idea of the batteries real world range and performance. We had the RadRover 6 Plus set up as a Class 2 e-bike.

When I conducted the maximum pedal assist test I reached 28.47 miles, with an average speed of 18.3 mph before the RadRover finally died. The bike had no issue hovering around the top speed of 20 mph and I noticed that it held a solid average speed up hills too.

When our test rider Josh tested the Rover in the lowest pedal assist setting he reached 50.49 miles with an average speed of 10.7 mph. We exceeded the claimed range on both the range tests. All things considered, the RadRover 6 Plus can hold onto battery life for a decent amount of time.

The RadRover 6 Pluscomes with 5 total pedal assist levels. To get a good idea of how the pedal assist levels vary from one another we conduct what we call the circuit test — a 1 mile loop that we ride in each pedal assist setting. After the test is completed we can see the power curve the bike we are testing has, we are also able to see how big the jumps are from level to level.

One of the biggest selling points of electric bikes is the way they are able to flatten hills. Some e-bikes flatten hills more than others, and we conduct a hill climb test to see how the bikes perform when climbing up one of the steepest hills we can find in our local area of St. George, Utah. We do two separate hill climb tests — one on the highest pedal assist setting and the other using only the throttle.

When I climbed our quarter-mile, 12% to 15% percent grade hill on maximum pedal assist the Rover 6 cleared the top in 1:24 with an average speed of 12.9 mph. And using just the throttle, the Rover made it to the top in 1:48 with an average speed of 10 mph — impressive results from this bike.

The handling characteristics of the RadRover 6 Plus seem to favor stability above all. I spent a good amount of time riding this bike on-road and off-road and components like the suspension fork and fat tires gave me a good balance point and a plush, truck-like feeling when riding over bumpy terrain. It often felt like I was hovering above the terrain instead of fighting it.

The slightly wider than average 700mm handlebar gives the RadRover 6 Plus additional stability and control that would be hard to find on a thinner handlebar. Considering the weight and all terrain capability of the RadRover 6 Plus I was happy to have these handlebars.

The Kenda Juggernaut tires are a hefty 4-inches wide and have a puncture resistant liner that adds to the off-road prowess of this bike. While I wouldn’t call the RadRover 6 Plus a mountain bike, it certainly feels more capable off-road than the previous Rover.

The RadRover 6 Plus walks the fine line of maintaining sporty handling characteristics while still being comfortable enough for just about everybody. The handlebar has a 4-inch rise which gives the Rover 6 an upright position that’s great for commuting and cruising. I never had any discomfort in my lower back or neck and I think that’s partially due to the handlebar.

The geometry of the RadRover 6 Plus ties together all of the comfort-oriented components in a way that feels seamless and well thought out. Each component feels like it is there for a reason.

The RadRover 6 Plus uses a 750W geared hub motor that offered me smooth engagement consistently. 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.

During our hill test the motor handled the steep grade very well. 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. Considering the fact that the Rover weighs over 70 lbs the speed I carried was pretty impressive to me. 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.

Regardless of the way you use the RadRover 6 Plus, having some extra wattage in the reserves will be highly beneficial. Steep hills won’t seem as steep, and high speeds won’t be as hard to maintain.

The 48V, 14Ah battery is integrated nicely into the downtube of the RadRover 6 Plus . Visually speaking, this is one of the areas I noticed the most change from the prior RadRover. The sleek battery pack lasted decently long on our maximum pedal assist range test, where I reached 28.47 miles with an average speed of 18.3 mph.

Because the RadRover 6 Plus is set up as a Class 2 e-bike the average speed was actually quite impressive. My average speed was only 1.7 mph less than what the bike was limited to (20 mph), showing the RadRover 6 Plus had no issue holding on to and maintaining speed.

Based on our test results the battery’s performance is very similar to the previous generations. We found the biggest difference in this generation’s battery pack is mostly visual. With that being said, it was pretty impressive to see a battery of the same size able to fit mostly within the frame of the bike.

The RadRover 6 Plus comes with 5 levels of pedal assist, each producing more power than the previous level — some jumps bigger than others. Pedal assist level 1 to 2, and 2 to 3 provided very clear power increases; levels 3,4, and 5 did not provide much difference.

The RadRover 6 Plus has a very powerful 750W motor, and is shipped as a Class 2 e-bike. This combination gives the RadRover 6 Plus enough power to easily hover around its top Class 2 speed by the time I was in pedal assist level 3. Levels 4 and 5 kept me around the same speed, with slightly faster acceleration.

The throttle has very similar characteristics to pedal assist level 3, it has enough power to get you up to top speeds but it doesn’t accelerate quite as fast as pedal assist levels 4 and 5.

The RadRover 6 Plus comes with not one, but two LCD displays mounted on the 700mm handlebar, each with its own features and uses. The center-mounted LCD display is similar to that of a car. It shows your speed, mileage, trip mileage, and live watt-usage.

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. The secondary display also has the power button and headlight button.

Between 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. It isn’t the brightest, and when I rode with overhead sunlight it was hard for me to see the screen.

Considering 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 a hefty load of wires behind it, which look a little messy. It would be good to see a little more tidy cable design to match the stealthy, clean look of the RadRover 6 Plus.

Even with the best frame in the world, a bike isn’t going to ride well without decent componentry. In this section we dive into each of the RadRover 6’s components, and our impressions of them.

The RadRover 6 Plus comes with Nutt hydraulic disc brakes paired with 180mm rotors front and rear. 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. They are respectable in all the aspects I look for in a quality set of hydraulic brakes. 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.

As 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. Keep in mind that different rider weights and skill will create some variance in braking distance.

*** 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. 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.

The RadRover’s 6061 alloy frame got a huge makeover on the RadRover 6 Plus. Between the glossy charcoal paint job, extremely low profile welds and ability to house a battery the new Rover is no doubt easy on the eyes.

The Rover’s redesigned frame is a fresh take on the classic fat tire e-bike, one that was likely needed. The fat tire e-bike category has gotten more competitive over the past year, with more companies releasing sleek bikes with hidden batteries. We think Rad did the Rover justice with its new look.

The RadRover 6 Plus comes with a 60mm RST spring suspension fork that includes a lockout and preload adjustment. I was pretty surprised to see less suspension travel than on the previous RadRover model, which had 80mm of travel.

When looking through the specifications on the Rover 6 I wondered why this was the case, and then I had the opportunity to ride the bike. As odd as it may sound, the smaller suspension fork actually made the RadRover 6’s front end feel better than its predecessors did.

After discussing this with my fellow Electric Bike Report reviewer and writer Sam Gross we chalked this up to stanchion size. Less travel actually favors the performance of the RST spring fork because there is less unwanted flexing because of a smaller stanchion length.

To those who aren’t familiar with bike-industry terminology and vocabulary; the longer a stick, the easier it is to flex, bend or break. It’s the same thing with suspension forks.

The RadRover 6 Plus comes with a 7-speed Shimano Altus drivetrain paired up with a 42T chainring. The Rover’s gear ratio makes for a good hill climbing bike that easily maintains high speed on flat ground. In simpler terms, the gear range compliments the Rover’s uses nicely because it gives a wide gear range.

Under bar shifters require less effort and thinking to use. They also are a little easier to shift quickly with. With the rest of the RadRover 6 Plus taken into account, I think the shifter style and placement is an area that could use some improvement.

Rad Power Bikes did a good job of designing the Rover to be comfortable, but still capable of performance oriented riding. The ergonomic saddle, grips, high rise handlebars, suspension fork and fat tires made for a very soft riding e-bike.

Bumps and cracks in the road were absorbed by the bike resulting in less fatigue throughout the span of my ride. The level of comfort the RadRover 6 Plus has will be good for cruisers, commuters and recreational riders alike.

The RadRover 6 Plus comes with a couple of accessories like the headlight, taillight and full coverage fenders. The Rover also has a multitude of extras and accessories that are available on Rad Power Bikes’ website. Rad Power Bikes has listed all the main accessories for the RadRover 6 Plus on its web page.

We’ve been using the RadRover Rear Rack, and the Battery Travel Case throughout the review process. Those are only a couple examples of the available options that are available for purchase on their site.

Rad Power Bikes flagship model, the RadRover 6 Plus proved its worth and capability to us throughout our time spent on it. 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.

While the battery pack may have the same capacity as the previous Rovers it looks loads better. It was a lot easier to remove and replace the battery pack than on previous models. 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’s clear a lot of thought process and development went into the RadRover 6. From the mentioned motor engagement to the smaller controller and dual display it is apparent that Rad Power Bikes dedicated a lot of time to make the RadRover 6 a standard setter in the fat-tire e-bike world.

The Rover is set up in such a way that makes it extremely versatile. It isn’t good for one particular type of consumer, it’s good for a lot of them. That’s mainly due to the way Rad was able to create a comfortable, yet capable fat-tire e-bike. Take the 700mm wide, 4-inch high rise handlebars for example. The width of the bar is great for stability and control while the 4-inch highrise allows riders to sit more upright; resulting in a more comfortable and enjoyable ride.

The RadRover 6’s paint job was also very easy on the eyes, and once I figured out the Rover can back up its looks with its performance. The current competition within the bike industry is forcing companies to be at their best at all times. The RadRover 6 is the product of this hard work.

‘Happy Riding, make sure to let us know if you have any questions down in our comments section or if you think we left anything out in this review of the RadRover 6 Plus.

Yes Tom, you are able to bleed the brakes if needed. The bike does not come with the bleed kit so you would have to order it online. It also may be worth taking to a local bike shop to see if they have the correct bleed kit for your brakes. Thanks for reading.

We bought one (we had 2 Rad Rover 5’s before) and truly dislike it. It’s incredibly SLOW with a max speed of 20mph and you can’t custom change it like the older Rad Rovers. So you’re stuck at 20mph while everyone else around is going around 25mph. That causes you to get into more dangerous situations with traffic as you’re passed often.

I wish I could return the Rad Rover plus but we didn’t save the entire original box so Rad Power said no. Get any other bike instead and save yourself from the SLOWNESS

I purchased the 6 plus thinking it would be similar but better that my radrover, first ebike 2 years ago, so I missed one of the features I felt was very important to me. There is no regenerative braking. What’s that? going downhill, slight brakes applied, it GENERATES POWER. This is very important to me because there are lots of mountains and hills in my part of Colorado. I ride one mountain, up 3,000 feet and at the top, I am down to 15% power. Then, on the way down, I would generate enough to be back at 90%. That, for me was part of the fun. Now, with my new bike, I don’t have that option. The RAD 6 does not have it. Nor do they mention it anywhere in the features on their web site. I feel less love for RAD, now that I am a Rad 6 plus owner. Wish I had not sold my first RAD.

This has to do with which motor your bike is equipped with. The regenerative braking feature can only be accomplished on a direct drive hub motor. The 6 plus was designed with a geared hub. And that was on purpose because a geared hub has other benefits more applicable to this type of bike (more off-road worthy). It has a lot of low-end power which is a lot better for climbing gravel roads, biking through sand and dirt, etc. It’s not a BAD thing the 6 plus has this motor….it’s a GODO thing given what it was designed for. You simply chose the wrong bike for your needs, which is not a reason to lose love for this company. Not their fault. They have plenty of info on their website about these things…you just missed it. People like me, who chose this bike for what it was designed for, are THRILLED with the geared hub motor. Here’s an article on Rad’s website to help you learn more. https://www.radpowerbikes.com/blogs/the-scenic-route/know-your-motor-direct-drive-vs-geared-hub

Great review!! I have been looking at Rad bikes for a few years now but as a female, I always thought they were too bulky and felt like I was riding a tank! But I did try this bike out when I was at the Vancouver store and I thought, finally RAD figured out that women like riding off-road! I am curious if you could do a review on the LIV Tempt 2 E bike. I cant seem to find any reviews on the bike!

My roommate and friend Dagny Daniel was in the market for an electric bike, and when she saw Rad Power Bikes was selling their entry-level e-bike for a $500 ($700 lower than its usual price), she jumped at the opportunity to buy it. When the bike came, Dagny put it together and charged it up, excited to hit the bike path.

But she’d only had it for a few days when the honeymoon period ended. Dagny and I were riding with a group of other people on bikes deep in the north Portland peninsula this past weekend when all the sudden, the lights on her bike turned off and the pedal-assist stopped working. (No, it wasn’t dead.) Eventually, we got it going again, but only briefly before it puttered out once more and she had to ride to back without any electric assistance or lights. Right now, the bike is sitting in our basement waiting for someone to figure out what went wrong and get it back in commission.

Dagny isn’t the only person who just bought a Rad Power bike. The e-bike company’s recent sale was very popular – turns out, $500 e-bikes sell like hotcakes. On my own Twitter feed, I heard dozens of accounts of people buying their first electric bikes because of this sale. One particularly exciting anecdote was from someone who said that the person who delivered their bike was so inspired by all the boxes of bikes he was delivering that he decided to get one for himself.

Some e-bike advocates saw the success of this sale as an indication that there’s a demand for electric bikes that should be met with more rebate programs. The popularity of such programs in places like Colorado has shown that people are interested in buying e-bikes at reduced rates and once they have the bikes, they often become game-changers for reducing their car use.

But Dagny’s experience made me wonder if there are more people who have had trouble with their new Rad Power bikes and how local bike shops are dealing with it.

Rad Power is based out of Seattle, and they have brick-and-mortar service centers in some other cities in the United States and Canada (but not in Portland). They used to operate a mobile repair service in some other cities, including Portland, so people could get help directly from Rad Power, but they cancelled that program a few months before the big sale. (According to Rad Power’s website, local mobile bike repair service Velofix is still available to help.) This has left some bike shops in a lurch.

Employees at the The eBike Store in the Piedmont Neighborhood express skepticism about direct-to-consumer electric bike companies like Rad Power. Andrew Schnell, a sales employee at the bike shop, says he thinks they’ve been able to hone in on an important market of people who want functional, non-luxury electric bikes at an affordable price.

The least expensive bike sold at the eBike store is $2500 – twice as much as what the RadMission usually costs, and five times as much as its sale price. Schnell said he thinks it’s worth the cost for a better quality bike that you can get serviced locally, but he understands why people are hesitant to pay that much for a bike.

Schnell said he has had trouble getting ahold of people from Rad Power when he has questions about their bikes, so the shop is limited in what it can do to help people who run into problems with them. This has meant some angry customers leaving one-star Yelp reviews for the eBike Store, which never claimed to be a Rad Power retailer or service shop in the first place.

There are several stores in Portland that Rad Power owners have said will service their bikes. Rad Power’s website lists the Bikeologist Mobile Bicycle Repair and Upcycles as options for people who want to get help in-person. But part replacements for Rad Power bikes are hard to come by right now because of all the demand.

Thankfully, experiences like Dagny’s seem rare. When I tweeted asking for people’s experiences with their new Rad Power bikes, I received overwhelmingly positive reports, and most people writing reviews online are very pleased with their purchase. (And by the way, Dagny isn’t giving up on her bike – she’ll get back on the seat as soon as she can, but it might take some time to find someone who can help.)

Schnell acknowledges that his exposure to the bikes is more likely to be negative because people are coming to the bike shop with their grievances. But his overall takeaway is that because this industry is fairly new, there are going to be some kinks to work out as e-bikes stake their place as a popular mode of transportation.

Taylor has been BikePortland’s staff writer since November 2021. She has also written for Street Roots and Eugene Weekly. Contact her at taylorgriggswriter@gmail.com