Practically New RadRover 5
Posted by 12614ajc@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 13 comments
Scored this hardly ridden fat-tire RadRover 5 ($700) and a hitch ($275) for $975 from a very sweet older couple who weren't able to ride it more than six miles. I don't know exactly what model year it is but it can't be that hard to figure out. I'll be buying a few extras so I can tow my dog to the park and my foldable kayak to the local reservoir. Any suggestions for addons or upgrades now that I have it?
RadroverUpgrade@reddit
I've got the step-thru version of that bike and have ridden it over 13,000 km.
The brakes, especially when hauling things, are a bit weak; a hydraulic brake
upgrade would be beneficial.
You can get a big boost in power by installing an area13 controller/display;
it's a plug and play that works nothing short of amazing.
As I started wandering far and wide with mine, I upgraded the battery to a
52v 24ah for the extended range.
Then I installed a front direct-drive motor kit with regen braking.
That bike as an AWD is something to experience:)
S0PRAN0OO3@reddit
Can you drop a link to the battery you purchased and how is your new battery working out?
zando_calrissian@reddit
Did you need an additional controller and battery to get AWD?
RadroverUpgrade@reddit
controller: yes
battery: no
The kit I installed had the controller built-in to the motor housing...
Inciteful_Analysis@reddit
The Rad Rover 5 uses a cadence sensor, mechanical brakes, and weighs nearly 70lbs. It may have low miles but i think a Lectric Xpress 500 would still be a better buy.
RadroverUpgrade@reddit
The advantage of the Rad Rover 5 over the Lectric is the frame.
The Rad is built like a tank while the Lectric breaks in half...
Inciteful_Analysis@reddit
Rads break down when you drop off of a curb.
RadroverUpgrade@reddit
The OP is asking about addons or upgrades;
already bought the Rad. Yet you still appear
to promote Lectric bikes????????????????????
Inciteful_Analysis@reddit
Is there a question in there?
RadroverUpgrade@reddit
Not any more. I went through your past comments;
trashing Rads and promoting Lectrics seems to be
your job here...
Inciteful_Analysis@reddit
Rads have QC issues.
I don't promote Lectric. The Lectric Xpress 500 just happens to be one of few bikes worth recommending at the $1k price point. If you bothered reading my other comments Sherlock, you would see that I prefer Velotric, Aventon, and Ride1up over Lectric. But keep exposing me as a Lectric fanboi...
RadroverUpgrade@reddit
Another comment trashing Rads and promoting Lectrics.
I rest my case.
Inciteful_Analysis@reddit
You have no case. As a former Rad owner I can attest to how bad they are. And i just said those three other brands are better than Lectric if you took even half a minute to extricate your head.