![]() ![]() Rad Power Bikes primarily sells e-bikes directly to the buyer, with shipping included in the sale price. The RadRover Step-Thru and the latest version of the RadRover both come with black fenders standard - fenders were previously an option. ![]() Lighting includes a new-to-Rad LED halo front light and a rear light that brightens when you apply the brakes. You can adjust the fork easily with your fingers, and there’s also a lockout if you prefer a rigid frame. The RadRover models have a front spring fork with adjustable preload and 80mm of travel. While hydraulic disc brakes require less squeezing pressure, they cost more and need more maintenance than the mechanical brakes. Tektro mechanical 180mm disc brakes offer serious stopping power. Adjusting the tire’s air pressure can also significantly improve ride comfort. These tires have a mildly aggressive tread and a puncture-resistant liner that is a necessity for bikes ridden at e-bike speeds on varied terrain. The bike rides on 4-inch-wide x 26-inch diameter Kenda Juggernaut tires designed specifically for Rad Power Bikes. Fully recharging the battery pack with the included charger takes 5 to 6 hours. ![]() ![]() Mileage will vary depending on full cargo weight (meaning you and your stuff), speed, incline, temperature, tire pressure, and, more than any other factor, the degree to which you use battery power more than pedal power. The RadRover Step-Thru’s rechargeable lithium-ion NCA battery has a travel range of 25 to 45 miles. Either way you use it, the electrical power assistance cuts out at 20-mph and only kicks back in when your speed drops below that threshold. There’s also a twist-grip throttle on the right handgrip that you can use for electrical power assistance with or without pedaling. You can choose from five levels of electrical assistance when you pedal the bike using a 7-speed Shimano derailleur. The battery-powered electrical motor on the bike’s rear-wheel hub works in two ways. The RadRover Step-Thru is a class 2 e-bike, which means that you can use electrical power to help you attain speeds up to 20 miles per hour. The RadRovers’ weight and bulk also rule them out as urban mobility alternatives, as daily trips up and down stairs or on elevators would get old quick. The relatively heavy RadRovers aren’t suitable as electric mountain bikes, and you wouldn’t want to enter one in a Hooligan-style e-bike flat-track race. Neither the RadRover Step-Thru, nor the cross-tube version, is the best choice for all e-bike use. The versatile RadRovers excel at recreation and transportation on- and off-road in towns and villages, on trails and at the beach, around campgrounds, in parks, and, if equipped with the proper accessories, running errands and shopping. The $1,200 to $1,800 price range is the fastest-growing segment of the e-bike market, with Rad Power Bikes and Juiced Bikes the current sales leaders. The two RadRovers, like Rad Power Bikes’ other models, hit the sweet spot in terms of the quality and durability most people expect at this price. Image used with permission by copyright holder And those with deep pockets can spend $5,000 or more for special-purpose e-bikes designed for road races or competitive mountain trail riding. Sure, you can find e-bikes for under $1,000 that purport to have the same capabilities but lack the RadRovers’ quality complements and company support. The rugged and versatile fat tire RadRover models deliver impressive value at their identical $1,499 starting prices. ![]()
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