Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru

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Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru
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Facts

Gender
Women, Men
Type
Electric, Comfort, Fat Tire, Commuter, Hunting
Release Year
2021
Brand
Rad Power Bikes
Charge Time
6 Hours
Maximum Range
45 Miles
Top Speed
20 mph
Watts
750 W
Torque
68 Nm
Volts and Amp Hours
48V 14Ah
Class
Class 2
Drive
Hub-Drive
Wheel Size
26"
Number of Gears
7 (1x7)
Gearing Type
External Derailleur
Weight
72.5 lb
Suspension
Front
Brake Type
Disc: Hydraulic
Frame Material
Aluminum

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

15 reasons to buy

  • A 750-watt hub-driven motor provides the RadRover Step-Thru with 15% more torque than the RadRover 5.
  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru rolls on obese Kenda Juggernaut 26”x4” tires, which are grounded and grippy.
  • An adjustable 60mm suspension fork provides the RadRover 6 Step-Thru with comfort on imperfect roads.
  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru’s hydraulic brakes require minimal effort while offering powerful operation.
  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru features a twist throttle that can be operated independently.
  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru’s streamlined design features a low-profile battery and concealed controller box.
  • An 11-34 tooth, 7-speed drivetrain equips the RadRover 6 Step-Thru with ample gear-range on hill climbs.
  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru comes fitted with phat-ass fenders.
  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru’s suspension fork is adjustable and can be locked-out.
  • Integrated front and rear lights power on and off with the RadRover 6 Step-Thru.
  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru comes equipped with a bell and kickstand.
  • A tester successfully rode their RadRover 6 through sand.
  • The packaging on RadRover 6 models is described as ample.
  • A number of owners found assembly of the RadRover 6 Step-Thru to be easy.
  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru is supplied with Rad Power’s one-year warranty.

12 reasons not to buy

  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru costs 17% more than the RadRover 5.
  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru weighs 3.1lbs more than RadRover 5.
  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru’s 60mm suspension fork offers 40mm less travel than the 100mm fork on the RadRover 5.
  • In low or bright light, it can be difficult to read the RadRover 6 Step-Thru’s left-hand display.
  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru is only available in one frame size.
  • One reviewer found the RadRover 6 Step-Thru’s sprung fork to be ‘simple’ and weighty.
  • The RadRover 6 Step-Thru’s 2-amp charger takes 6 hours to reach full charge.
  • A reviewer finds the headlight on RadRover 6 models to be underpowered.
  • At 72.5 lb, the RadRover 6 Step-Thru is heavy to lift or to ride with a flat battery.
  • Buyers of RadRover 6 models experienced poor communication and response times from Rad Power’s customer service.
  • Some buyers who received faulty RadRover 6 models, could not ride them for months after purchasing.
  • A tester notes that the motor on RadRover 6 models continues to deliver power after the rider has stopped pedaling.

Bottom line

On the RadRover Step-Thru Class 2 electric fatbike, a 750-watt hub-driven motor offers 15% more torque than that of the RadRover 5. In addition, it comes saddled with ridonkulously phat 4” tires, which do slow it down some up steep hills. By way of upgrades, the RadRover 6 Step-Thru is specced with hydraulic brakes by Nutt, who are a new and relatively unknown brand. Testers said that the Step-Thru version is less stiff and smaller than the standard RadRover. An independent throttle delivers a surge of power that saps the battery swiftly but to a point that makes little impact on short-to-medium distance rides. Under real-world tests, one reviewer achieved max ranges anywhere from 28.47 miles in PAS level 5 to 50.49 miles in PAS 1. The RadRover 6 Step-Thru is available in one frame size, recommended for riders 5’2″ to 6’2″ in height.

Expert Reviews

94/100 based on 1 rated expert review
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Electric Bike Report
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Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus Step-Through Review 2023

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I’m impressed with the bike’s overall design, its looks, its utility, and, most of all, I’m incredibly impressed with its ride performance and ride quality.

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Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Review

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An approachable step-thru version of the proven RadRover fat tire electric bike featuring frame, brake, and battery upgrades for its sixth generation. Available in black or white color schemes, the step-thru offers lower standover and minimum saddle height but introduces some frame flex.

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RadRover 6 Plus E-bike Launched by Rad Power Bikes With New Battery, Dual Screens, and More

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The bike features a number of key updates and new features that push it into more premium territory.

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Ebike Escape
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Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus Full Review – The RadRover Fat Tire Ebike Just Got Better

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A more powerful fat-tire e-bike can be purchased for the same price. I don’t fault those people for wanting the highest-output motor with the largest battery at the best price, but… Rad Power Bikes is the largest seller of e-bikes in North America and potential customers should take comfort in that.

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America’s New #1 Selling Ebike? The All-New Radrover 6 Plus

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The 6 Plus probably isn’t the kind of bike that’s going to make existing Rad Rover owners want to upgrade but if you’re in the market for your first fat-tire Rad e-bike, I think its upgrades make a compelling case for the $███ premium over the RadRover 5.

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Radrover 6 Plus Trail Test! ($█k Electric Mountain Bike)

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This needs a better fork to keep from getting bounced all around and grippier tires to keep from sliding off the sides of the rocks. I did it but that was a lot scarier than it needed to be.

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Ebike Escape
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RadRover 6 Plus Hill Climb, Drag Races and First Impressions

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The lowest I saw was 11mph throttle-only, up this very steep hill… keep in mind how heavy this electric bike is. The fat-tire bikes are also a little less efficient… This new 750-watt motor from Rad is plenty capable on hills. Perhaps if you lived in the mountains maybe you’d want something a little more powerful but then you’d be looking at mid-drive bikes anyway.

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RadRover 6 Plus Hill Climb Test | Performance Up a Mountain

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Here’s a very steep part and I’m on sixth gear, PAS 5 going 11 miles per hour.

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Cycle Volta
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2021 Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus First Ride Review

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In an era when dad rock, dad jeans, and previously dorky dad styles are suddenly cool, Rad Power Bikes has launched the RadRover 6 Plus — the ultimate dad bike… My dad passed away a few years back, but he would have enjoyed the RadRover 6 Plus.

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CleanTechnica
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The New Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru

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Its glossy charcoal and black livery is refined and sophisticated… but the upgrades in this new version are anything but skin deep… It is without a doubt the most comprehensive set of upgrades Rad Power Bikes has brought to any of its bikes.

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Forbes
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Ride Review: Rad Power Bikes’ Rad Rover 6+ Ebike Refines the Design, Doesn’t Forget the Fat Tire Fun

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If you thought fat bikes were for beach bums or vacation villas, especially if you’ve been off bikes for a while, think again and give the RadRover 6 consideration. You’ll be surprised at how much fun it is to ride “fat”.

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At the end of the day, it’s hard to call the added weight a flaw. There’s no doubt in my mind it helped me barrel through some of the debris littering the bike lanes in my city… Much of that 73.4 lbs is courtesy of the giant battery pack and electronics on the RadRover 6 Plus, and it’s a small price to pay for such reliable performance and power.

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User Ratings

78/100 based on 12 ratings
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  • 2 star
    8%
  • 1 star
    17%

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