Considering these two, and I guess I'll post in the Rad thread as well, but here is what I think I know so far:
RadRover:
Likely better support from Rad??
Solid design, good ergonomics
Standard components easily modified or replaced
Has larger, easier to read display
Nice front rack mounting points
Has more comfort ride setup WRG to bars, seat (which I like)
Extra battery is somewhat reasonable in cost
Mods: Can add ~$200 aftermarket controller / display to add a bit of power or control current delivery in PAS modes
? Any way to add a torque sensor to the above controller (or the stock one)?
Juiced RipCurrent or RipCurrent S
Perhaps should expect less in the way of factory support??
Some concern over spokes breaking etc...
Uses same motor as RR
Uses smaller display (could be harder to see if your eyes aren't great)
No front rack mounting on frame
Has 52V option which should increase speed potential slightly, not much effect on range unless going with high capacity packs (heavier)
Expensive batteries (esp. 52v)
Has torque sensor (how well does it work? Is it that much better of a ride experience than w/out it (Rad Rover)? Rode a Pedego with torque sensor + cadence sensor and it was not great IMO - thought torque sensor was broken.
Apparently can use 48v or 52v battery, which is nice.
Controller is mounted inside frame?? (Could limit changing it to a different model)? Looks better though, and should be better protected. That's nice.
Hydro brakes -vs- mechanical
RC Slightly more expensive than RR (but has some more expensive parts)
RCS a lot more expensive than RR (as above)
Ripcurrent S has more aggressive riding position / bars (not good for me - I'd have to spend even more to set it up like the standard RC or RR)
Ripcurrent (regular one) is not in stock - no idea how common this is or if it will be back in stock?
Would assume range / speed on a 48v 13ah Ripcurrent -vs- a RadRover should be almost identical under same conditions? (same motor, same watt hour batteries more or less, equiv. bike weights)
Thanks for insights from anyone who has had both or has ridden both, or has other useful info to add. Both bikes look nice, and both companies have clearly been busy and have a great concept.
RadRover:
Likely better support from Rad??
Solid design, good ergonomics
Standard components easily modified or replaced
Has larger, easier to read display
Nice front rack mounting points
Has more comfort ride setup WRG to bars, seat (which I like)
Extra battery is somewhat reasonable in cost
Mods: Can add ~$200 aftermarket controller / display to add a bit of power or control current delivery in PAS modes
? Any way to add a torque sensor to the above controller (or the stock one)?
Juiced RipCurrent or RipCurrent S
Perhaps should expect less in the way of factory support??
Some concern over spokes breaking etc...
Uses same motor as RR
Uses smaller display (could be harder to see if your eyes aren't great)
No front rack mounting on frame
Has 52V option which should increase speed potential slightly, not much effect on range unless going with high capacity packs (heavier)
Expensive batteries (esp. 52v)
Has torque sensor (how well does it work? Is it that much better of a ride experience than w/out it (Rad Rover)? Rode a Pedego with torque sensor + cadence sensor and it was not great IMO - thought torque sensor was broken.
Apparently can use 48v or 52v battery, which is nice.
Controller is mounted inside frame?? (Could limit changing it to a different model)? Looks better though, and should be better protected. That's nice.
Hydro brakes -vs- mechanical
RC Slightly more expensive than RR (but has some more expensive parts)
RCS a lot more expensive than RR (as above)
Ripcurrent S has more aggressive riding position / bars (not good for me - I'd have to spend even more to set it up like the standard RC or RR)
Ripcurrent (regular one) is not in stock - no idea how common this is or if it will be back in stock?
Would assume range / speed on a 48v 13ah Ripcurrent -vs- a RadRover should be almost identical under same conditions? (same motor, same watt hour batteries more or less, equiv. bike weights)
Thanks for insights from anyone who has had both or has ridden both, or has other useful info to add. Both bikes look nice, and both companies have clearly been busy and have a great concept.
