Rad Power RadRover Step-Thru 1
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Facts
Release Year
Brand
Charge Time
6 Hours
Maximum Range
45 Miles
Top Speed
20 mph
Watts
750 W
Torque
80 Nm
Volts and Amp Hours
48V 14Ah
Class
Drive
Wheel Size
Number of Gears
Gearing Type
Weight
71.4 lb
Suspension
Brake Type
Frame Material
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Rad Power RadRover Step-Thru 1. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
17 reasons to buy
- The Step-Thru’s frame is easily accessible for shorter and less able riders.
- The Step-Thru is built to fit riders from 5’0” to 6’2” in height.
- The RadRover Step-Thru 1 places riders in a comfortable, upright riding position.
- Reviewers felt that the Step-Thru is a good value offered at a low price.
- The Step-Thru’s fat 4” tires ride well in soft sand and mud at low pressures.
- A number of custom-made cargo accessories are available for the Step-Thru.
- There are many mounting points for front and rear racks, on the Step-Thru.
- A ‘walk mode’ makes it easy to push the loaded Step-Thru up a steep driveway.
- The RadRover Step-Thru 1 comes with a one-year, comprehensive warranty.
- A throttle-only control allows for cruising without pedal-assist kicking in.
- The Step-Thru proved versatile across pavement, dirt, gravel, grass, mud and snow.
- Testers reported a smooth ride, even acceleration and fluid engagement of pedal-assist.
- The Step-Thru’s 80mm travel fork features a lockout and adjustable preload.
- A maximum weight rating of 275 lb allows for carrying ample rider and cargo weight.
- The Step-Thru arrives with integrated lights, including an 80-lumen headlight.
- Fenders are included with the RadRover Step-Thru 1.
- The Step-Thru’s front fork uses a 9mm skewer, not a modern thru-axle.
8 reasons not to buy
- At 71.4 lb, the Step-Thru is even heavier than the 69.6 lb RadRover 5.
- The RadRover Step-Thru 1 is only offered in one frame size.
- Some reviewers would have preferred under-bar, thumb-operated gear shifters.
- Mechanical disc brakes are not as powerful or easy to actuate as hydraulic options.
- The Step-Thru’s display can not be removed for protection from weather or theft.
- A tester said the Step-Thru frame exhibits more flex than the step-over frame, especially under load.
- The Step-Thru’s two amp battery charger takes six hours to charge from flat.
- A test rider found that the Step-Thru’s large tires have a sluggish feel, especially on turns.
Bottom line
The RadRover Step-Thru 1 brings the technology of the RadRover 5 to shorter and less flexible riders, from 5’0” in height. Standover height has been reduced by ten full inches. The Step-Thru offers the same versatility and balance between quality and affordability, as the RadRover 5. Reviewers found it comfortable across pavement, gravel, grass, mud, snow and gentle dirt roads. In order to reinforce the less-rigid design, the Step-Thru has gained almost two pounds, making it quite weighty.Expert Reviews
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