RadRover 6 Plus Hill Climb Test | Performance Up a Mountain

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[Gardenscape-NCalA]

I just took my Rad Rover 6 Plus out for 2 hours today. I live in an area with mostly hills, some steep. During a ride through a local golf course I came upon a medium in length, steep incline. I had it on easy pedaling (level 2-3) with pedal assist adjusted to 5, and nothing. I had to stop and walk the bike up the rest of the incline. I am not a strong rider - so this could just be me. This bike is a beast in weight. I decided to leave the course and go up other steep hills in my neighborhood. When I was in pedal assist 2-3, I still had throttle, but once I went to assist 5, I had nothing. I tried all different things with easy pedaling + assist 2, 3, 4....but once the hill became more steep, there was no assist on 5, OR no throttle with lower levels assist - nothing. I live over a very steep long hill, so now I am wondering if I just shouldn't have converted my mtn. bike to an e-bike since the RAD seems to be a dog.

[Altema]

Good test, and thanks for mentioning you were getting a workout by choice. Being able to get more of a workout than any of our other bikes, or using only enough power to compensate for the extra weight, or just breezing along, is all possible on the same bike by choice. A lot of people don't seem to know that.

In terms of the RadRover 6, I think they did a nice job with the update. They made it more modern and improved features, but retained the usefulness and approachability. Well, except for the missing USB port 😉. I think the lower seat post position in the frame will open this bike to new riders. The good thing about Rads is they are overbuilt, and mine is approaching 4000 miles and still going strong, despite mountain bike trails and multiple crashes!

I'm really looking forward to a side by side comparison with a stock Rover 5, and hope you can find a riding buddy that's similar in weight.

Thanks for the video!

[ryansmith]

Which mirror did you use on your RadRover 6 Plus test?

[steveoldham]

What mirror do you have on the bike in this video? Currently rad does not sell one for the 6 plus.

[arunmaroli]

What range do you get when you go around 15 mph with moderate pedaling and PAS 1-3

[johnmayerislovee]

Thanks for your video - Question does the RadCity 5 Plus or the Radrover 6 have the Tannus Armour already installed when the bike is purchased new from Rad ? Thanks

[skaybaltimore]

Nice review. Thanks.
(O/T: Do you like that Nite Ize Wraptor phone mount?)

[chiefjoseph]

Good info. How about an update on shipping backlogs. A lot of people are waiting on bikes. Which brands have good customer service and which ones don’t?

[statortot]

Nice video. I just bought 3 of them. How did you override max speed? Thanks Sam

[RedHagar]

Anybody ever review this for Canada? We only get a 500W motor here...

[woodsculptor]

Great ride! Can you notice the difference in torque from the original Rover?

[Supe]

Nice. I'm in Canada and have a RadRover 6 Plus on order. Unfortunately they can only send me a 500W battery. How do you think that compares with the 750 on this climb?

[wheelsandanarrow]

Thanks for doing this video. Do you remember how much battery was used?

[tonym]

Very bumpy, you have the suspension locked out.

[kenrichmond]

Nice bike, but I feel there are better/more powerful choices for the same or even less money.

[smartgamer]

Exuse me but this one is the wrost for hills its really make me tired