What's your favorite between these two fat tire ebikes? Support Ebike Escape when making a purchase. Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus radpowerbikes.pxf.io/75ZKRV Aventon Aventure bit.ly/3eRybHX

I know I'm a little late on this comment but when I was looking for my 1st electric bike I did a ton of research and I mean a TON and it came down to the Aventon or the RAD power but I can tell you through many efforts to try to get in touch with aventon they do not answer their phone their customer service horrible. repairs and warranty work hopefully are better now but from reviews in the past They were graded an "F"..... Went with RAD power and and my 1st bike for my wife was defective. they took it back 100% refunded.. then several months later the battery on mine went bad. Again RAD gave me no problem. within 14 days of claim I had the replacement Battery. Customer service is HUGE part of buying into ELEC BIKES...having replacement parts like Batteries and brakes should be a priority because eventually these things will go bad and RAD power is by far The most well funded electric bike company... A+ with my experience

@DavidWischnewski

Жыл бұрын

I can get an Aventon at my local bike shop. I trust them to take care of any issues. I think that that is a big benefit instead of relying on and only online company. Plus I can kick the tires and so on.

@scottstinger6548

Жыл бұрын

@@DavidWischnewski Just hope they don't need to get a specific part from aventon electric components going out could be tough

@DavidWischnewski

Жыл бұрын

@@scottstinger6548 most of the components are easily available from the manufacturers of the parts. Most of these companies only produce the frames and the rest are parts that they buy from someone else.

@scottstinger6548

Жыл бұрын

@@DavidWischnewskiI'm just telling you about my personal experience just so that you're not surprised... As of December 2021 many of their parts were not in stock and they were unable to ship them for replacement or warranty... As mentioned they also stopped taking phone calls...Good Luck!!

@gmc8810

Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely best to buy your bike from a local dealer that you can walk in to get help . I am not going to order one online. We have a new ebike dealer in town that has been taken great care of customers. One year free of his mobile service for any issues he will take it back to his shop if needed. Sounds good to me. Iike the Aventon Adventure . Sales are coming up and starting to show up now. Enjoy your Rad bike !

As a welder, I would want to see the weld as that tells me everything. But for the average person they don't have a clue. On a weld I can't see too many horror stories of over blending and weld failure. I have the Rad 6+, I was one of the first to get one when they came out, and have one warranty claim that was corrected immediately within hours, ( exceptional service ). The wire cables were wire tied too tight and intermittently cut power to the throttle, they sent me a full wire harness and received it in less than 48 hours. Hats off on that.

The GOOD thing about all Rad Power bike rear racks is that they are all compatible with the Yepp Maxi Child Seat which is really nice. I like a few of the things on the Aventon. But I bought the Rad Rover 6+ Step-Thru (full disclosure, I actually have bought 6 Rad Power bikes in the last 6 months).

Such a great review, loads of useful information!

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nikita! Always good to hear positive feedback, appreciate the comment.

Wow, excellent review and comparison video. I am actually looking at these 2 bikes. Keep up the great work. Thanks.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

I've noticed a significant speed and power difference on my Rover 6+ ST when the battery is below 50% charge and when the weather is hotter. Comparing these both at the same 100% charge would have returned a bit better result for the Rad. But that extra Wattage of the Aventon is key/enviable.

We own two of the Aventures. We love them! I've had my Aventure up to 34 mph. It will hit 30 easily. I'm not sure if the reviewer had the speed set to max. It doesn't sound like it. His speeds sound like those you would achieve out of the box before making changes to the settings. On throttle only, I easily hit 20 to 22 consistently. It is a powerful bike and zooms up hills. We've had these for 8 months. Zero issues!

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear Ken. From my experience the display shows much higher than the actual speed. If you check with GPS I'd assume you'd find the same. I did this in my full review. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ken… question I weigh 265 you think the aventure could handle that ? Thanks

@jakewillis1124

Жыл бұрын

@@bernievassallo3336 I am 6'2" tall & 260 pounds also.....I've had no problem so far with hills. Flat road speed upwards of 35.5, 38 down hill & really steep hills average 18mph-22mph. Received my large frame Fire Black Aventon Aventure October 10th 2022, My wife got her camouflage green the step thru October 20.

@ForbinColossus

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ken. Is the Aventure still trouble free? I'm about to buy their newer Aventure 2, but your real life experience is the best indicator of quality (to me).

@pavithranravichandiran6720

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ken, how does the bike hold up now? All good? Considering to buy it

Thanks for the review. Prior to purchasing an E Bike I watched a lot of reviews on different bikes. I don't have any bicycling background but wanted something I could get some exercise with and have fun exploring as well as going off road. I got the Aventon aventure as the overall design and quality and functionality seemed best. I was able to see and ride one at a local bike shop which sold me. So much fun and good exercise. No problems so far. I learn a lot from your and other KZreadrs and am slowly making minor changes and accessorizing ! Amazingly I never knew there was a USB port, nowhere did I see it mentioned. It's so nicely tucked away.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome - thanks for sharing your experience and watching my videos. Enjoy your new Aventure!

@aaronsitton5605

2 жыл бұрын

Where is the USB port on the Aventon?

@barneyjensen4470

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronsitton5605 It's at the back end of the display facing the seat. It has an Aventon labeled rubber cover.

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

how are you liking your aventure? Have you hit any hills… thanks!

Nice job, very informative. I just ordered the Aventon Aventure. There are a lot of comments about the throttle. I’m in my early 60’s and rode motorcycles for years during my 20’s. I don’t think having he thumb throttle on the left will bother me. With all the help you get from the pedal assist I don’t plan on riding it like a moped using the throttle for prolonged periods. Plus I think I’ll easily get used to the location on the first ride. For me, the more powerful motor/battery combo and the higher quality build items like the frame fabrication/welds, paint job and shifter were more important buying decisions than the throttle. I definitely plan on adding a bell. You really need one on those public access combination walking/biking paths. Also, I don’t ride at night so the single taillight on the left side only wasn’t really a showstopper for me. I’m really stoked looking forward to receiving the bike. Happy E-Biking all!

@Cesar-cm4if

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new Aventon! You should also get an NTA helmet like xnito or bern hudson. Most bike helmets have an outdated standard and don't protect as they should

Great review thank you both very much, they are both great bikes and great companies so either way you cannot lose it this one is all about personal preference, Thank you both,

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree!

Looking at both these as my first eBike. At the moment the Rad is on sale for $1599 and as a long time motorcycle rider I prefer a twist throttle and simple display but the extra speed is tempting… not sure it’s $400 worth of temptation but …thanks for the detailed review!

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

Hi I wanted to ask which bike you went with and how is it?… thanks

This is an excellent, detailed, very helpful comparison of both bikes. Great job of staying neutral, which I think you did. Thank you very much.

Great review!

Thanks for the review. I was looking at both of these as my first e-bike.

@EbikeEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

Hi I wanted to ask which bike you went with and how do you like it

@jonnystarr4975

2 ай бұрын

Did you decide?

Excellent review by both of you, and I agree with your wife that the Aventon brake light misses the mark. Being completely invisible from the other side of the bike is unsafe in a lot of situations I can think of. One very popular cycling route where I live is along a winding hilly road with only a painted line separating cars from bikes, and on the right hand curves, the Aventon light may as well not exist. Both sides, or center, is better. The hydroformed frames Aventon uses are always slick and good looking, though in this case, the Rad frame looks a sleeker and understated compared to the bulky mid section of the Aventon. I do not like the Rad headlight position, but I know it's only there because of the rack. If it were me, I'd fabricate a mount so it looks better and turns with the wheel. The metal fenders look sleeker, but I have to say that after being hit from behind by other bikers, and a couple of other spectacular crashes, I like the tougher "bounce back" nature of Rad's fenders. Props to Aventon for using a higher peak wattage, even if it violates US limits, though I'm really surprised that there was only 1mph difference in the hill climb tests. Most companies skirt the limits, and logically speaking, it makes more sense to limit top speed electronically. Still, if the US decides to become strict on legal limits, Rad is already 100% compliant. I know most people don't use the USB port on displays, but the USB dongle on the new Rad models is a bit of a hack job. Thanks again for the review!

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Always good to hear your analysis. I asked another KZreadr and he brushed off the whole 750 watt regulation. Apparently it seems a bit loose whether this means 750 watt nominal or 750 watt peak. I started to mention this point less than less because it doesn't seem to matter regulation wise at least at this time. All in all - both great bikes, just a matter of preference. I too was impressed by the Rad's hill climb performance. Their statements that this is a new and improved motor that can climb hills better isn't just marketing.

@usernameisusername

Жыл бұрын

Lol. You follow regulations

I bought the rad rover 6 plus step thru in october ,it has far exceeded my expectations i really enjoy riding it,i changed the seat out for a more comfortable cloud 9 seat ,also i bought a harbor freight motorcycle carrier that holds 400lbs for $169 far cheaper than bike racks that can hold the heavier ebikes.rad power bikes customer service and sales is excellent USA based.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear Allen! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@omgshad0w

2 жыл бұрын

can you send link for the harbor freight carrier?

I bought a aventon aventure ,243 miles so far, climb 1500’ every day for work, 12mph at top, love it

@EbikeEscape

Жыл бұрын

We hope you continue to enjoy it!

I was at a point of choosing one or the other too...I went with Rad Rover 6 plus...Got 400 off mainly went with them for customer service and accessories. I have had it almost 3 months now and no problems and no regrets...I ride alot on the beach with it and have full confidence in the bike build

The rad bike is on sale till August 29, 400 off and 50 referral. My rad 6+ will be here Friday. That’s almost 25% cheaper than your comparison. So it’s a no- brainer.

Before I bought my Aventure last month at my local bike shop, I had a chance to take it out for a test ride. The longer I spent on the bike, the more I began to like it. The thumb throttle doesn't bother me. In fact, I find it useful to help me get going from a standing stop... very useful when you're waiting at a traffic light or need to get going right off the bat. I also like the powerful 750 watt motor the Aventure has. In PA4 or PA5, I feel the bike pushing me along more than I can pedal at times. If I need to keep a constant speed, I'll keep my pedal assist on level 4 and pedal along to keep my bike going at a consistent speed of 20 mph. If I feel a need for speed or need a little extra power, I'll put it on PA5 and put my chain on 8th gear. I've gotten my bike up past 30 mph on those settings.

Test drove both bikes, and looked at many more. I went with the Aventon Aventure. I just liked the whole package of Aventon.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing what you went with. Enjoy!

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

how are you liking your aventure? Have you hit any hills… thanks!

@xyzzyn

Жыл бұрын

@@bernievassallo3336 my neighborhood is full of hills, and it takes them like a champ.

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph I wanted to ask what you think about your aventure?.., thanks!!

Just my opinion but save yourself $500-1000 bucks and get the lectric 3.0 or premium. They have better more powerful motors and are made in the USA with top notch customer service. Sold my aventon and "downgraded" but felt like an upgrade. Love the cruise control on lectric also, thats the xfactor , holding down throttle gets tiring.

I bought a Rad Rover 5 spring of '21. Chose it because it looked customizable. Completely rewired w/better controller and computer, and w/3 battery lines coming in through a DX3 device, giving me about 140 mi range. I almost always ride in lowest power assist, throwing about 190 watts of 'tricity at it. 3 summers and over 13,000 miles.

My new Aventon Aventure does 33.6 mph on the display. I just went up a huge steep hill on throttle only. It was incredible.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

The Aventon display reads faster. You can check it with a gps app. See the first person riding footage in my review.

@Chromewarrior

Жыл бұрын

@@EbikeEscape 100% correct.

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

Hi are you still liking your aventure. I was happy to read that you did throttle only up a steep hill. I have a pretty steep and long hill as I walk out my front door. One last thing… is the weight overwhelming?… thanks Bernie. God bless you

I have a Rad Power Bike and we just got my wife an Aventon Pace 500. I have to say, the Aventon is a much better put-together bike. The fit and finish is superb. You can also see a big difference in the cable management between the two companies. My next e-bike will be an Aventon.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Aventon's welds on the frames are unmatched when you look at other ebikes at similar price points. I agree on the cable management as well.

That was very helpful, thanks. What’s the difference between extruded and hydro form frames?

Rad Rover right hand twist throttle is my preferences.

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kenny did you go with the radrover if so how is it … thanks

excellent review man thank you for the video. considering buying Ariel Rider Rideal. Do you recommend it?

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, especially at the currently discounted price. If you use my link it helps support Ebike Escape (also check out my full review if you haven't already): lddy.no/vbzz

@jessiefoster9605

2 жыл бұрын

@@EbikeEscape I just discovered you and all of your reviews are awesome man. would you recommend Ariel Rider grizzly? did you try it? Is it worth the hype?

So far as of currently bikes this size is the resale on a step through maybe higher, they seem to accommodate smaller people better.

Good review, Thanyou. I'm in Canada and we can't get the aventon because its class 3 , so i would have to choose the rad. I do mostly rail trail , gravel road stuff and only ride about 10 to 14 mph , and take off slowly so some of the differences between the bikes don't affect me. You helped me feel better about the rad 6.

@christianbeaupre7989

2 жыл бұрын

Are you certain about the Escape? because you can get the Pace 500 for sure. amego in Toronto sells them. For Canadian markets they just program less power and keep the motor throttled.

@mbiraside

2 жыл бұрын

@@christianbeaupre7989 sorry, i wasn't clear. I was talking about the aventon adventure.

@savemankind738

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2021 rad rover step thru , trust me you have better choices out there as far as power , display and other things go . I have 284 kms on the bicycle and my crank arm is creaking already. The bicycle struggles to get up to the speed and trust me you'll notice it when you're taking off from the stop lights and to climb any hills , you'll have to switch to level 5 and still have to pedal along or else the slowness will make you cringe

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

So glad I could help! I hope you enjoy your new ebike.

@mbiraside

2 жыл бұрын

@@savemankind738 thanks. I ended up buying a sureface 604 shred, on sale , in my province. Take possession in about a week. Hoping the snow stays away enough for me to get a ride in.

The display and app on the aventon is kinda tempting though my heart is with rad power bikes

@EbikeEscape

Жыл бұрын

With the sale currently going on, it is hard to turn it down.

Great review. What mirrors did you use on the Aventon?

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

These are Hafny handlebar mirrors: amzn.to/3GvEvPP (affiliate link) You can also get bar end mirrors, just depends on your preference.

I am able to adjust the top speed of my Rover 6 Plus Step-thru to 26mph. Which I have definitely done. Lots of KZread videos on how to do that right out of the box. No upgrades necessary. In Canada eBike motors are regulated to 500W and in Europe to 250W by law. I wish this wasn't the case, but oh well, sigh.

Great Review. Will you please compare them to the Ride 1 Up 700

@EbikeEscape

Жыл бұрын

Different category, fat tire vs commuter. I'd personally decide which style to buy first.

The seat that now comes standard with the Rover 6+ is much more plush and wider than that seat showing on your model that you have. They upgraded that now.

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

Hello Sir I wanted to ask how happy are you with the radrover?… thanks

Best Buy has the Aventon Aventure black friday special price for $1799.

@tunatony

2 жыл бұрын

And therefore hands down👇 the winner 👍😎

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Good call! Thanks for sharing.

Are the tires puncture resistant for either bike?

@Ebike Escape have you done any testing with polarized sun glasses vs the displays to see if there are any issues?

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to be issues with some displays. I just got polarized sunglasses but haven't hopped on the Aventure yet with them.

I have worked on both. The Aventon is a lot better finished (very pretty). Both are a lot heavier than they should be, but The Aventon is lighter. The Rad has longer, less responsive, and a tad harder to handle chain stays (they are more comfortable). Acera is only one step up and both are below what shops would call entry level. Sadly, the higher amperage charger is not as good for your battery. Neither is truly a fast charger, so why bother? Finally, Rad does something that really scares me. All I have worked on, the rear axle nut does not fully engage with the drop out. Roughly a quarter of the axle nut is hanging off the drop out. Apparently it is safe, but it still bothers me (found the same on Himiways).

@tomfrauenhofer6158

Жыл бұрын

thanks, Mark. I had a pace 500, before I was run over by a car. I would go out a buy another, hands down best all-around commuter for me.

@AJJ704

Жыл бұрын

Are these proprietary batteries? Wondering about cost to replace.

@MHH3180

Жыл бұрын

@@AJJ704 nah, it takes some research, but you can find them online.

@scottsworld21

Жыл бұрын

So after working on both, which would you buy for yourself? Aventon or Rad?

@MHH3180

Жыл бұрын

@@scottsworld21 there is no way on God's green earth Ibwould buy either, but The Aventon is dramatically better than The Rad.

I just bought a adventure 2 and put it to a 25 mile test here in Montana. I took it up 8 percent grade hill. Had it on turbo pedal assist and it was jerky and had to put it in first gear before I reached the top. I own 2 rad rover 6 plus ebikes and there pedal assist is way better going up steep hills. The plastic thumb throttle is not good. Thumb went numb. Handle grips are not good for long trips. The seat was comfy. This ebike will give you a good workout. But I hunt a lot and I don't want to be worn out before I get where I'm going. Rad rover 6 plus is hands down a better ebike for my riding .

I want to see a comparison of the Himiway Zebra and the Aventon Adventure .

what mirrors do you have on the Aventon? Can you send a link?

The Rad is now on sale 10/10/2022 for $1299. Creepy good deal. We just bought a step through for my wife and a high step for me. Under $2600 for what is normally $3999.

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

Hello Grandpa :) I have been researching a lot of bikes and the radrover is one of them. What do you think about the bike?… any response would be awesome thanks!!

@baeschler

Жыл бұрын

@@bernievassallo3336 Bernie, I can't really make any recommendations yet. We just ordered them Saturday, Oct 8. Smokin' good deal though. $700 off their regular price. I will try to remember too come back here and reply after we get them assembled and get a chance to ride them. I have been researching for over a year and we were sold on Rad before this sale. At this price I don't think there is anything on the market that even comes close.

@TheVideolandia

Жыл бұрын

@@baeschler I did order one for the same price. Great deal and the company and other websites have great reviews on this bike.

@baeschler

Жыл бұрын

@@bernievassallo3336 Bernie, sorry for the late reply. For the price Rad stands out. The quality is equal or better to bike shop dealer brands I have looked at. The Rad Rover 6 sale I took advantage of is over but they just started a new sale campaign a couple of day ago. The Rad Rover High Step is $500 off.

It’s Oct.2022 and Rad 6+ is down to $1299 , at this price I put an order in for the step through, no longer available for October. With so many sold their customers service when down the drain.

Great deal awesome bike

I'd like to ask a different question, unrelated to these specific bikes. Which is, it seems to me that while the step through is very handy and useful, that the standard bike is going to be more sturdy, with less metal fatigue in the long run. I know this depends on the rider, but if you ride aggressively, I would think that's the one that will hold up frame-wise for much longer. Your thoughts on this?

@andrewdishman26

Жыл бұрын

I don't think so. They are engineered to maintain a certain capacity step through or not. My wife has a step through and the bar is very thick.

Can anyone speak to the noise of the motor on each? I happened to be next to a person starting out on an Aventon and it was loud. Now, I can't ride either of these bikes before purchase and I'm really on the fence. I like the Rad throttle and like the looks of the bike. I like the longer ride time of the Aventon and extra power. I really would love to ride each. Thanks for this review. It's the best comparison I've seen.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michele, most rear hub motors make noise and it's hard to tell the difference in my opinion. It's a tough decision - both are great options in my book having ridden both. Most people don't necessarily need the extra power of the Aventon as the Rad is plenty capable (see my individual reviews of both). Just depends on your use case - I hope you enjoy whatever one you choose and I appreciate it if you use one of my links prior to purchase.

I like the Rad Rover because of the twist throttle and the fact that you can increase the speed to 25 mph. Do they still allow you to do that? Also, I'm going to using the bike for city riding. I feel the extra speed would be better for me then the power/torque going 20mph. Do you feel the rad would be better because of the extra speed? I feel the extra power would be for hills and off roading, which I will not be doing.

@ForbinColossus

Жыл бұрын

Aventure 2 goes to 28mph (this is the new model with torque sensor--so avoid the older aventure 1 model)The torque sensor upgrade is a big deal. I would not buy any ebike without it.

@GJBedrin

Жыл бұрын

​​@@ForbinColossus but isn't it also a class 3 meaning it wouldnt be allowed on the road legally?

@ForbinColossus

Жыл бұрын

@@GJBedrin Any electric motor 750 watts or less is legal on American roads. (The class 3 restrictions apply to trails posted to prohibit Class 3)

@GJBedrin

Жыл бұрын

@@ForbinColossus oh gotcha. Must have been some confusion on my part when I initially did my research. Or maybe it's a New York thing that class 3 isn't allowed.

I tried the radrhino 6 plus (it’s the rad rover like the video) here in Netherlands but wasn’t possible to use only the throttle to move the bike but you have to make pedal as well. You know if it’s some difference between USA and Europe models?

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

The RadRhino has a half grip twist power assist up to 6 km/h without pedaling. It is different than the US version.

Twist throttle seems better and more sturdy. Do the step through models have a lower weight capacity? They don’t look as tough.

@jonnystarr4975

2 ай бұрын

Had a thumb throttle on my Honda since 1982. No problem

You a have a mirror on the left side on the Eventon bike is that stock? (LOL) or an add-on! The Rad bike did not include? I know the answer but hope it helps the algorithm! I have the same mirrors, not the best one on Amazon, but are really good!

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

That's an add-on - my favorite Hafny mirrors! Thanks for your comment :) I have them on my accessories list: ebikeescape.com/electric-bike-accessories/

@victortran1856

2 жыл бұрын

@@EbikeEscape Is the mirror you have on the Rover 6 plus the same as the Aventon bike mirror you show? I'm having a hard time finding a suitable mirror for my Rad Rover 6 plus

It was good comment from your wife on the handles and the throttle - I do not see much on the throttles and I think the thumb might get tired but I also think the twist is harder to back off quickly so maybe not as safe??

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely being comfortable with the controls is a must - brakes are your safety. Otherwise on some twist-grip throttles, they have a button to toggle the throttle on and off.

Hello and thanks. Before purchasing the RadRover 6 Plus can you please advise, will the currently sold RadRover 6 Plus still allow the customer to re-program the LCD to increase the top speed to 25 MPH and how will the fat tires ride primarily on concrete and asphalt ? Thanks and I'll use your linky for the purchase.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yq5quKhrfN27dJs.html Generally, the fat tires are going to be a bit louder and have more rolling resistance on hard surfaces. They also are a bit less nimble. With that being said a lot of people (including my dad) find the fat tires very comfortable even though they don't actually use them off road. Thanks for your support!

I think you are favoring the Rad , one thing, a light on the handlebars will move in the same direction as you are turning, if you put the front rack on the Rad it has be moved to the rack and will not turn with the handlebars.

how do you change the top speed on the aventon?

I picked up the rad6 a few mos ago, I love the bike but am dissapointed in the way they promote the bike main complaint is your getting a 500w motor that peeks at 750, no samsung or panasonic battery as advertised, after months reading all the bike reviews I would have gone a different route, I am getting an Aventon level as a second bike soon btw!

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, unfortunately, there is no industry standard on how ebike motors are advertised. In my opinion, the 750 watts is still plenty enough power for most people. If you want something that peaks higher there are of course an abundant amount of options. Where did you hear that they are not using Samsung batteries? Thanks for watching and enjoy your Level - great bike!

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

@@EbikeEscape Hello Sir… I just wanted to confirm something I just read. The Rad Radrover only has a 500 watt motor that peaks at 750? Thanks for this and all your videos

I wonder when the Aventon Aventure will refresedh. I do not want to purchase it if a new version will be released in the near future.

@Elisplushies360woodierc

2 жыл бұрын

I bet a version 2 aventure will have two brake lights instead of one. The aventon pace 500 has two.

Thank you for showing that the Rad has a righthand twist throttle, while the Aventon has a lefthand thumb throttle. Being unable to test ride either bike, throttle type was a question I didn't think to ask. I now have two more important questions: 1) Rad gets impressive customer reviews on their customer support, while by last summer Aventon was getting poor reviews for customer support. Has Aventon improved on that yet? And 2) You didn’t talk about smoothness of motor control: I’ve seen a few customer reviews from Aventon owners complaining of delays in throttle and pedal response. Did you find this to be true in your comparison? I like the Aventon’s more aggressive power and longer lasting battery, but I’m not racing anyone. Is the Rad a smoother, more responsive, and more controllable motor? I can’t test drive these bikes, so I really need to hear from those who’ve ridden both.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, hard for me to comment on customer support as I've had positive experiences with both. Aventon was very quick to send a replacement battery cover and have had a couple of things come up with Rad. Perhaps you can check the Aventon FB group and try to get a sense of customer support. They are one of the bigger brands it seems though. I personally did not notice any delays in throttle and pedal response though I haven't been on it in a few months. I will say all of the Rad's feel very accessible - as you said, many people don't need to race anyone. But my Dad really likes the Aventon - it's a tough call!

@turbofan450

2 жыл бұрын

I think you are asking the right question regarding customer support. I am currently riding a bike I've had since I was 12 (I'm almost 30 now) that has an ebike kit installed. I want to upgrade soon to have something that is well supported when things break. So customer support is a very important factor that, I think, is too often not considered by buyers.

@kenhetro6742

Жыл бұрын

I spoke to a bike shop in my area that sells and services Aventon bikes. He said just the opposite about customer support. He worked on a few RAD models, and said their support is horrible, and its tough getting some of the parts for a Rad bike. He's been selling and servicing Aventon bikes for close to 5 years with very little problems.

the rad rover front light, once attached to that front rack, does not track with the bike...it stays pointed straight ahead and does not light your path in a turn

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Correct. That is one downfall we have seen with front racks. A couple of brands are starting to mount the lights to the handlebar stem. We are hoping to see this on more ebikes in the future. -JT

Geek looking rad bikes for geeks 😉

Do your toes rub on then front tire of either one of these ebikes when making a turn? I'm concerned about the step through geometry making this a common occurrence.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your foot position might be off a bit. Ideally your foot contacts the pedal around the ball of your foot. This should prevent this from happening.

@pgust50

2 жыл бұрын

@@EbikeEscape your pedals are more likely to hit ground on turns on Aventure.

My ONLY ISSUE with the aventen is the throttle on the left, it looks like you ould switch it to the right side ?????

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

It's possible but the challenge is the shifter on the right side.

Which bike do you think would be better for a 6'7" tall rider?

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure either of these would be comfortable though it's hard to say for sure. Check out the geometry section of each website. Biktrix makes some bikes for taller riders, if you chat with them they can steer you in the right direction.

@twanmartin5773

2 жыл бұрын

@@EbikeEscape OK I will check out Biktrix. Thank you very much for getting back to me!

Do these have regenerative braking?

@EbikeEscape

Жыл бұрын

They do not. Most companies have gone away from direct drive motors.

Aventon hands down. No comparison 😄

Hello, my wife and I enjoy your KZread videos. Thanks for the great work and info. We have two questions for you. We are considering buying either the 2021 Rad Rover 6 or the 2021 Aventon Adventure. We are leaning towards the Aventon 2021 model because the design is cleaner. Which do you recommend for first-time bike buyers? This brings me to the second question. We want to buy the bikes in the next week or two but don’t want to purchase the 2021 models and then find the newer 2022 is released soon after. Do you know when the following models will be released of either ebike? And if yes, what newer features will be added? Is there a link with the info you could share?

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for the kind words. I think either bike makes for a great ebike - just know that they are still powerful with the Aventure capable of speeds near 28 mph. It's hard to say if a new Aventure model will be released - I can almost certainly say we won't see a new RadRover 6 Plus in 2022. The problem is with the supply chain it is hard for companies to release upgrades to models on any sort of regular basis. Of course, we could see some incremental changes or maybe prices will go up as we approach spring. It's really hard to say. It used to be a bit easier to predict. I always say if the bike is in stock and you'll ride it right away then you might as well order and start getting out and enjoying. I appreciate it if you use my link before you purchase (check out the description). Thanks for watching and your comment.

I really want to purchase one of these. But.. it appears that the aventon has a 50% restock fee if even removed from the box. The rad ones- I can only imagine how terrible it would be to repackage one of these puppies. I'm 250 lbs and only 5'6" so it's kind of hard to know what to get..

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Have you checked out the sizing charts? There should be plenty that will fit you. You may also want to check to see if you have a local Aventon dealer.

@mrfibbles

2 жыл бұрын

The Aventon is actually rated for 400lbs. not 300. Which made me feel a lot better because I'm at 290. I just ordered two of them from Best Buy. It hasn't arrived yet, but I will have up to two months to return them if I don't like it. No questions asked

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

Have you looked at the 1000 watt Kepler by Ariel Rider? 1800 max output. It is a beast but a two month wait … so I’m going with my 2nd choice the aventure. Did you get a bike already? God bless you

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

@@mrfibbles how are you liking your aventure? Have you hit any hills… thanks!

Is it hard to pedal without assist on these bikes?

@EbikeEscape

Жыл бұрын

Being that they are both 70ish pounds and have large tires, we wouldn’t recommend riding them without assistance. It is possible, but is going to be a workout.

If you are considering this bike right now I and many others online are getting bad batteries and their customer service is waaay overloaded. Check out their recent BBB complaints at Seattle Better Business Bureau. Though eventually solved mine hasn't been yet (dead battery on 2nd day, pro assembly)

@familybusiness1417

Жыл бұрын

which one are you talking about?

Both our Radrover 6 plus bikes have hydraulic brakes...never seen one without hydraulics

I go on looks as well as performance but looks is first so aventon wins

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a cleaner look on the Aventon.

@kenhetro6742

Жыл бұрын

Metal fenders on the Aventon compared to plastic on the RAD!!!!

does the aventon set itself on fire at all? if not, i'd say that's the winner.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

It does not

@daveyjones5702

2 жыл бұрын

@@EbikeEscape it's not even supposed to be possible, is it...

@daveyjones5702

2 жыл бұрын

@@EbikeEscape fair's fair: they seem to be taking good care of me. a new bike was promised without fuss.

Can you direct me to a video where you unlock the rad power 6+ ?

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I removed that video.

@grandmashiddenkitchen

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5mNrsSsm7GZnqg.html

Hey Ryan, I just got a comment/message from "you" stating that I have won a RadRunner 2 eBike in a give-away you are running. Is this legitimate or a scam??

@EbikeEscape

Жыл бұрын

Definitely a scam, please report the comment and account and mark as impersonating my channel. Thanks!

Aventon smashes the rad. I have riden both. The power is miles apart. Also, the speed is not accurate. My buddy and I both get 32.4 mph out of our bikes. The rad that we tested gets 26.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Are you using GPS to check the speeds?

@keithbrown9512

2 жыл бұрын

@@EbikeEscape yes, I used strava and my Garmin to confirm.

@ericrobinson2462

2 жыл бұрын

Aventon is Chinese made garbage

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

how are you liking your aventure? Have you hit any hills… thanks!

The Rad has a guard over the derailleur.

Why are so many E-Bikes Fat Tire? Personally, I really don't like fat tires. Four inch tires feel horrible on pavement. It may come from 30 years of riding MTB's. Although in the early days of Mt biking many tire were 2" or smaller, it became evident (like in the mid 90's) that bigger tires were better. But, too big gets to diminishing returns pretty quick. The obvious is that bigger is more weight, which reduces responsiveness and quickness. On normal dry dirt surfaces optimal tire width is about 2.5". I find the Plus widths of 2.7" and larger to start becoming cumbersome in tight trails. On single track precise handling is paramount and bulky tires reduced that badly. I did buy a 27.5 Plus E-Bike, full enduro, and really don't like it, especially on tight trails. I would rather ride my hybrid/gravel e-bike with 700x40mm tires. PLEASE PLEASE! I want smaller tires on a bike that responds well and feels good in the woods.

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of people just like the look. But on top of that, they are comfortable since you can lower the tire pressure. But you are correct, they aren't the most efficient ride especially if you plan to ride on pavement often. Luckily there are tons of city ebikes on the market today.

I road a bike with the thumb throttle and my finger was bouncing on and off the throttle . I think all bikes should be twist.

It’s a Radrover 6 Plus, but that’s not the point. The issue is their customer service is poor at best, and if you have a problem. Guess what, you fix it. I’ve tried to speak with someone in authority and they said they’d forward the information and someone should call in 72 hours.

“Technically my wife weighs more than me” oh boy, bet she just looooooved to hear that

@EbikeEscape

Жыл бұрын

Well I think she'd agree in this instance as she was about 7 months pregnant 😃

They misspelled “Adventure” geez. Very annoying. Sorry, but that was a deal breaker for me.

Just purchased on June 20th, 2024, I worked for 2 days and have stopped working, Customer Support has not been helpful, and has been unresponsive. They thought it was the controller, ordered it, on July 6th, and as of July 9th it has not been sent out yet. And I have to take the bike apart and fix it. I called a service center (the closest was 2 hours away) and they felt it was the motor. They have not been helpful, as it is so big, I can't transport it and would have to hire a van and drive 2 hours each way to get it to a service center. So, if anything goes wrong with the bike as in my situation, and you're not close to a service center nor have a vehicle large enough to transport this bike, as of the date of this writing, you are screwed. And good luck speaking with someone with authority to make decisions.

@EbikeEscape

2 күн бұрын

Which bike are you talking about?

Uh. If you want your video to be taken seriously. Do a full charge on both batteries for throttle only videos if that’s a factor. I mean, seriously how hard is that?

John travolta would choose the above , not me , 🤣🤣

I'm sorry, for you urban people go for the Aventon. For the hunting rugged outdoor people the RadRover just rules. Just for the accessories you can get. I started out with with the Aventon and it was just a disappointment for going thru swampy rugged terrain.

Americans say, "We're gonna go ahead trade bikes now." The rest of the English-speaking world says, "We're gonna trade bikes now." Americans are the leaders in redundancy.

Not a very good comparison. The Aventon can outperform the Radrover easily.

@Chromewarrior

Жыл бұрын

The info provided makes it an excellent comparison.

@DavidWischnewski

Жыл бұрын

the Aventon is a class 3 electric bike and the Rad Rover is a Class 2 electric bike. And better components.

@particleinthewave8378

Жыл бұрын

The Rad is also currently $400 less

@bernievassallo3336

Жыл бұрын

how are you liking your aventure? Have you hit any hills… thanks!

Radrover dosen't hold a candle to aventon!!

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

I think there are some benefits to both, just depends on what you want. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@mpwasz1

2 жыл бұрын

@@EbikeEscape wow! You would do a lot better by telling the truth! You can't please everyone by riding the fence! People can see a fake person!!

@EbikeEscape

2 жыл бұрын

@@mpwasz1 my goal with the video was to provide facts and try to be unbiased so people can make the decision on what bike is best for them. I absolutely think there are reasons people would choose the RadRover over the Aventon Aventure. And there are reasons for the opposite. It depends what the end purchaser values. Both great bikes and I'll continue to recommend both of them. I have ridden both extensively.

@mpwasz1

2 жыл бұрын

Give it a break already dude! Move on with your life!!

@ericrobinson2462

2 жыл бұрын

Aventon is Chinese made garbage you forgot to include that in the review.

DO EITHER COME WITH RACKS

@EbikeEscape

Жыл бұрын

Nope, not at the moment.

@jamesmceraghan9165

Жыл бұрын

@@EbikeEscape Thanks for replying