Ok. I thought i was going to get the rad city but i saw the radrover without any accessories. Thats the look im after. I dont really care for the rack on the radcity.Ive learned both dd and hub motors have pros and cons so thats not the issue. Does anyone own either of these bikes and do you like it. This decision is harder than i thought it would be.
Radrover or radcity
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AHicks
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Wowee, is that a loaded question! It's not just the difference in gear vs. direct drive hubs, it's also bringing tire size into the formula!
You know I own a much modified City, the reason I went with it was because I LIKED that rack, but more, it was the tire size. As compared to the Rover, the City tires are smaller/narrower tires and offer less rolling resistance for better range, and they are quieter at cruising speeds (over about 8mph or so, though they aren't exactly silent either!). As I understand it, the bigger tires are not just about traction, they're about ride, so that enters into it as well. They're going to run at a much lower air pressure than the skinnier tires do.
I chose the City as that size tire is a good compromise for my purposes (as compared to the 4" Rover and the road bike tires), which consist of mostly paved and compacted surfaces, with just a little sand thrown in. That, and the better range. -Al
You know I own a much modified City, the reason I went with it was because I LIKED that rack, but more, it was the tire size. As compared to the Rover, the City tires are smaller/narrower tires and offer less rolling resistance for better range, and they are quieter at cruising speeds (over about 8mph or so, though they aren't exactly silent either!). As I understand it, the bigger tires are not just about traction, they're about ride, so that enters into it as well. They're going to run at a much lower air pressure than the skinnier tires do.
I chose the City as that size tire is a good compromise for my purposes (as compared to the 4" Rover and the road bike tires), which consist of mostly paved and compacted surfaces, with just a little sand thrown in. That, and the better range. -Al
Thanks ill be using it for the same purpose. Strictly as a commuter. After your explaination i think i should go with the city as well. If i do so ill post on a different thread any good upgrade ideas. Hows the power in the rad city. Will it go nicely up small hills.
AHicks
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Regarding the amount of power, I have to ask, compared to what? A bit of a performance nut here, and I'm definitely on the heavier side, so for my own tastes, I have to say it's a little under powered. That's NOT to say I believe all will feel that way! So subjective.
So is the term "small hill".
For the most part, I don't think the City will have any trouble with a small hill - unless this small hill is in a rolling coastal or semi mountainous area and being used to describe a hill as compared to some of the bigger one you might run into!
If the area you frequent most is relatively flat, you'll have no trouble with the power, or it's ability to climb small hills.
So is the term "small hill".
For the most part, I don't think the City will have any trouble with a small hill - unless this small hill is in a rolling coastal or semi mountainous area and being used to describe a hill as compared to some of the bigger one you might run into!
If the area you frequent most is relatively flat, you'll have no trouble with the power, or it's ability to climb small hills.
Ok cool. ThanksRegarding the amount of power, I have to ask, compared to what? A bit of a performance nut here, and I'm definitely on the heavier side, so for my own tastes, I have to say it's a little under powered. That's NOT to say I believe all will feel that way! So subjective.
So is the term "small hill".
For the most part, I don't think the City will have any trouble with a small hill - unless this small hill is in a rolling coastal or semi mountainous area and being used to describe a hill as compared to some of the bigger one you might run into!
If the area you frequent most is relatively flat, you'll have no trouble with the power, or it's ability to climb small hills.
AHicks
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Rover has more torque than the City sure, especially starting torque. It sports a 5:1 gear ratio! Comparing it to a DD (direct drive) hub from a torque stand point is comparing apples to oranges.
I wasn't aware the Rover was faster than the City. Is this in a drag race where that gear reduction would give the Rover a clear advantage, or an all out, on the level let's see how fast it will go type challenge?
I wasn't aware the Rover was faster than the City. Is this in a drag race where that gear reduction would give the Rover a clear advantage, or an all out, on the level let's see how fast it will go type challenge?
ElevenAD
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just a drag race but its not like a longer race would change the result,the Rover is faster off the line by a little,they both top out at 20 so its not like the City is going to catch up,the rad goes from 0 to 20 faster throttle only.the difference is not huge.
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