As one with a bunch of 48v experience, I have no interest in going with any more voltage or capacity. I get all the speed and range I can use as-is. Betting that price will drop as some of the newness wears off. They have a lot of competition with very similar bikes selling for less money. I get the premium for a RAD product, but this seems excessive to me.
I am not happy seing this battery either. There is no point buying a spare one for a total $2,400. Juiced has a 52V 20aH bike selling for $2,600 with air front suspension. They think we are stupid. Everybody has a min of 17aH 48V today. Thatbis the most important part in a bike. At least the frame size geometry is larger. The 5 was too small.
We're totally agreed on proprietary parts issues. Here though, despite what they're saying (which is them shooting themselves in the foot), I think we're jumping the gun assuming that's a proprietary battery. We're not going to know for sure until somebody brings one home.....
Yeah. We will see eventually. Personally I dont mind. I'm already owner of 2017 Rhino (not many stock parts left though
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motor (many sources have stated Rad's is not a true 750w), torque, battery and price are all better w the Aventure. I realize many consumers trust Rad which is why it's never a given that stats alone would determine which ebike one should buy...but for you to state that the data doesn't support my decision I think is unreasonable.
Just the way you stated it, 'every spec - everyone would make the same decision', i'm not saying it was not the right decision, at least for you, but to try to categorize it as more than that is a bit disingenuous i believe. Yes I realize Rad is not known for their torque, but they have had a lot more testing, do you have independent tests that show the torque spect for the other one is real, and on the ground performs better? So yes with the reports out there we can say the Rd is no torque monster.... but we should point out that that was all based on the earlier models; the latest model is supposed to be better in the regard, we will wait for the real tests... so even the current data for Rad does not apply to this latest release.
ps.. it will be funny if the XP v2 beets them both
ps.. it will be funny if the XP v2 beets them both
I have a Himiway Cruiser, which I like very much. But its kind of big, and hard to get on and off. (its not a step through)... so I am looking at the RR6+ step through. But I am a heavy guy and need to make sure the motor is powerful enough to pull me around.
It's interesting that in the specs Rad states what the torque is for the various models but does not for this one.
Heavy guy here too (300+). Have/have had several e-bikes and I can share that your weight DOES make a difference, but how much difference depends on the size of the hills in the area you ride most, and the type of drive systems (geared hub vs. mid drive for example). A 500w motor powering a geared hub is plenty of motor if you don't have to deal with a lot of hills.
