Once they are delivered, If anyone in the Los Angeles or Santa Barbara/Ventura area would be willing to let us ride their RadRover 6 plus for a review, we'd love the opportunity! Please get in touch with us.

@WanderWiseley

2 жыл бұрын

The RR6 is available today at the IB grand opening! Nice video! Check out our channel also.

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@WanderWiseley thanks for the info & I just subscribed. That's pretty cool you can pick up a RR6 today! Also, that's a nice trail you were riding in your video.

@WanderWiseley

2 жыл бұрын

@@Top5ebikes ty😎

@morimoore

2 жыл бұрын

Yes i ordered one but now I’m concerned, saw 3 reviews and everyone claimed it lacked power. Please review it !

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@morimooreThanks for the comment! We'll try to review it soon and hopefully we can do a live comparison to some of these other fat tire ebikes. I just read a review from someone who picked one up from the IB Rad Store and they mentioned going uphill is when you can feel the lack of power. Will you be going uphill much?

We have had our two Aventures for 9 months. Over 1000 miles and they are as solid as the day we unboxed them. Great bikes!

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

We've been riding the Aventure for a few months and it'd been great. Recently we had the opportunity to test ride a Rad Rover 6 plus and we don't regret buying the Aventure over the RR 6 plus!

Having my Magicycle for 3 months, very smooth ride! glad I bought it before the price increased.

I also ordered the Aventon Aventure, August 11th, and it already shipped and will be delivered on August 31st. I purchased the Red Step Thru and I can't wait to get it on the road. I have sent two messages to Technical Support and both were answered within a few days. Thanks for a great video to confirm my purchase!!!

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! We ordered the same one but we also ordered the rack which i think is delaying our delivery a bit. Let us know what you think of the Aventure!

Great review. I am looking for my first ebike and the data points on the Excel charts really help. Thanks for the advice. Keep up the great work brother 👍

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad this was helpful and appreciate the kind words!

Just purchased Himiway Zebra 20ah Under $2,000 and purchased from dealer in Sullivan Mo. that carries parts and works on them

Very informative Thanks

Finally a reviewer who mentions the best feature that you can get with this bike. Can you buy through a dealer and not just online. If you buy online you have to assemble and tune. That’s where a lot of novice people have problems. They think they have it right and when they ride it they make problems because it is not adjusted and tuned correctly. If you buy online and have a warranty issues you have to diagnose and request parts and fix yourself. And after warranty most bike shops including the Aventon dealers don’t work on online purchase bikes. Imagine buying your car and no dealer warranty and no repair garage would work on it.

@glennburch1081

2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased the Aventure (Will be here April 12th). I had it shipped to an authorized local bike shop for assembly (A $180 fee). I felt the assembly fee was worth it to have a knowledgeable tech assemble and test ride it b4 picking it up. I am very mechanically inclined, but I bought the bike to ride it in National Parks and have fun with it vice trying to figure out what's wrong with it or inadvertently misassemble something. The authorized bike shop should, hopefully, forego such happenings. Have not asked this same bike shop about after warranty service which is a good point you made. I will talk to them about this when I pick the bike up.

I've had my Aventure for 3 weeks now and Im having blast. Its my first Ebike so I made my choice just the way you did and obviously came to the same conclusion. There is a youtube video that compares the Aventure, Himiway and RadRover. The Aventure blows the other 2 out of the water on hill climbing and miles per charge. The display was another factor on my decision, all the reviewers say its so much easier to use and I like the App.

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear that you're loving the Aventure! And we did see that video and can't wait to see these type of videos comparing the RadRover 6 plus to the Aventure. Based on what we know the Aventure should still win out.

@realeyesrealizereallies6828

2 жыл бұрын

The Himiway gets way more miles per charge and the Magicycle climbs hills better, so, your comment isn't even close to being true..But, that's par for the course...

I have the same bike on order! We determined that the same bike was the right choice for us also. 😊

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! Hopefully you get it soon!

Not sure where you got the payload capacity spec for the Aventon Aventure, the Aventon website lists that spec at 400lbs vice 250lbs......... at my 270lbs body weight it was a major buying point consideration for me. Other than that great review, TY.

You are going to LOVE IT! I have 100 miles on mine and 80% of those miles on on Off Road Jeep Trails! This beast of a bike takes everything you throw at it. Step#1: Use Blue Loctite on the kickstand screws, they seem to vibrate out really easy. Step# 2: Make sure you have the tire set properly, rear at 8.5 psi and front at 7.5 psi. Step#3: go over all nuts, bolts, screws, attachments, adjust the derailer because it will need it. Step#4: Slime the tires if you plan on any trail rides. Step#5: Ignore the strong "New Bike Tire Smell", even though it is not that bad. However since I live in a Tiny Home I don't have much room and I won't store this wonderful beast outside. One thing to remember that is really important, the battery provide little to no power going up hill. Besides that, ride the freaking heck out of this beast! I did 20 miles OFF ROAD this morning and depleted the battery to only 8%.

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for the notes! Our bikes is slated to be ship out around the end of Sept so we're still waiting for it 😥

@michaelsprinzeles4022

2 жыл бұрын

For max battery life you want to keep your charge level between 20-80%. Not a problem to charge higher if you're going to ride soon after charging. It's good to periodically charge to 100% to balance the cells in the battery.

@jackhershaw6295

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelsprinzeles4022 Awesome info! Thanks!

@thefish5861

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean about no power going uphill? Isn’t that one of the main reasons to buy an bike??

@ron-manke

6 ай бұрын

Which bike are you referring to that has no power going up hill?

It seems the Google sheet is locked. Any chance getting access to it now?

rize x and aventon aventure got my pick

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Rize x looks like a great ebike. Torque sensor is what I really like about that ebike. Rize and Juiced are the other two ebikes we were thinking about.

Thanks for your video - Question does the RadCity 5 Plus or the Radrover 6 have the Tannus Armour already installed when the bike is purchased new from Rad ? Thanks

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

We have a Rad City 5 plus (review is on its way!) and it does not come w tannus liner...i also check and it's the same for the Rover 6 plus but at least Rad sells the liners on their site! Btw we finally rode a Rad Rover 6 plus for a bit and were able to put together a short video on initial thoughts of the Rover 6 plus vs Aventon Aventure.

@johnmayerislovee

2 жыл бұрын

@@Top5ebikes thanks

The Aventon is a class III ebike vs the RadRover 6 which is a class II ebike. This is an important consideration as class III ebikes have restrictions on where and who can ride them.

How long was shipping for your Aventure? I ordered two today. Excited to get them!

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Ours was delayed a bit (a few weeks) bc the rear rack was not available. Not sure how long delivery is right now but it shouldn't be too long. Also, the Aventure is awesome. I was editing our full review video on the Aventure (spoiler alert: we love it!).

I made the same decision you did, looking at mainly 3 bikes - the Himiway, Rad and Aventon. I am just hoping when mine gets here next week that it will have the components that the reviews highlight. (Motor, Brakes, Tires, Suspension fork, etc.)

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

We're still waiting on our Adventure 😫!!! Hope it gets here soon and we'll let you know what components we get.

@leeroyglasscock

2 жыл бұрын

when did you place the order? and is it shipped yet?

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@leeroyglasscock we placed our order in mid August and we just received it last night!

Going for the Mokwheel Basalt

@Top5ebikes

4 ай бұрын

We just reviwed the Basalt. It's a quality ebike.

We should be able to get them in Australia 🇦🇺 wired ebikes thanks good job guys

On Aventon’s website they list payload at 400lbs whereas you guys put it at 250lbs. Did they update it?

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

That could have been a typo on my end but I've updated in the spreadsheet. Apologies and good catch on it being 400 lbs.

I'm finding it quite hard to spend the extra $700 just to get hydraulic disc brakes! Whoa, that's over a third more! The Magicycle has disc brakes, just not the fluid type. And, you don't get a rear rack with the Aventon or Rad bikes, which the Magicycle comes with. I also don't know if the Aventon has a functioning rear brake light....yes, it may have a rear light, but does it get brighter when you use the brakes? It also has a color display, a minor feature that the others don't have. There is also another new player in town! The BeeCool fat tire ebike. It does have hydraulic disc brakes and a 48v 21ah battery that quite frankly blows all of these other bikes away in it's range capability. It comes with a rear rack that's the same color as the bike is. A nice touch! Plus a functioning brake light and rear turn signals, with a horn too! Now here's the kicker! It has a full suspension! Not just a front suspension, but a rear shock too! A reviewer tried this ebike, on full battery power only, and got 41 miles on one charge WITH NO PEDDLING! Significantly more miles! It also has a geared 750w rear motor. Price is $1699. So, things are a changin'... ;)

@asoka2000

2 жыл бұрын

Depending on Rad version some do come with the rack such as the Rad Runner. Unfortunately with the newer rad bikes the back rack is extra.

@glennburch1081

2 жыл бұрын

That all sounds great, but I would look for name brand components. You know the ole adage "You get what you pay for" If quality, name-brand components are used then BeeCool certainly sounds like a player. BTW, the brake light on the Adventure is a functioning brake light. I paid $50 for the rear rack and $40 for the front basket, so about $100 for both......... not too bad I think. I do like the full suspension on the BeeCool line. I plan to buy a seat-post suspension for the Adventure. Here again, is the full suspension made with name-brand quality components? Couldn't find a weight capacity spec for the Beecool ebike line. At my body weight of 270lbs this was a major consideration for me. Aventon website lists the load limit at 400lbs for the Adventure. With my 270lb weight and all the gear I will be carrying that 400 lb capacity will come in very handy. When Aventon started out, their bike prices were a lot lower, but I think now as they continue to step their game up the current price-point is justified. My bike will be here on the 12th of April....can't wait.

For me, Himiway is the way to go. You get more bang for your buck and it comes with a lot of accessories....at NO EXTRA CHARGE. My friend has the MagiCycle and the brakes on it are horrible....at best. I want to stop confidently within a decent amount of range without any annoying noise or vibration.

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

The brakes on the Magicycle were pretty bad...that said, we have the Aventure and it's a great ebike.

Go with a Kepler or Wired Cruiser or Wired Freedom..Both under $2,000 But all 1,000 plus nominal . I am talking to people a year later with new bikes now out.

@Top5ebikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! And yes, you're correct about the Kepler and the Wired ebikes. Those are great options with more power and bigger batteries than the ones in this video. I need to update this video and make a new one.

A head to head analysis is not complete without a comparison of the batteries. On paper the MagiCycle takes that category with the maximum rated volts at 52 (more speed), and came in second with a ampere hour rating (more range). It also would be beneficial to know the cell manufacturer.

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! You're correct about all these points. We did compile the Watt Hr figures for the batteries and you can see it in the google doc (docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FyUt2UJ2NbvxVTUjGt4vMXurCFaihowdrjAvQVf-p9I/edit?userstoinvite=rgilbre@gmail.com&actionButton=1#gid=1505462110). Also, the cell manufacturer is also a good callout. I'll try to fetch those and add them to future videos (and the doc for these ebikes).

Magic cycle cruiser pro should matchup favorably with Abe ton and rad rover 6

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment GIlbert. And yes, you're correct about the Magicycle Pro being an upgraded ebike. i might think about about making an updated version of this video.

Why are you not including an even better option: Juiced Ripcurrent S??

@Top5ebikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. The Ripcurrent has great specs and Juiced makes some cool ebikes. The reason we kept it off the list was the price. Currently it's $2199 and we tried to keep this list to fat tire ebikes under $2k. I should make an updated videos bc there a ton of new options

I ended up buying the Heybike Brawn.

when will you do comparisons on the 1000w ebikes?

@Top5ebikes

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment! Which ones would you suggest? Ariel Kepler, Juiced Rip Current S, any others you'd suggest?

@emaguigad

Жыл бұрын

@@Top5ebikes Wicked Freedom

Bought the magicycle if I don’t like the brakes I will find hydraulic replacement with hopefully a 205 mm disc.

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I've seen a decent amount of video where people changed the brakes so that seems to be the route people go if they don't like the brakes. Good luck and enjoy your Magicycle!

@jcc777

2 жыл бұрын

@@Top5ebikes after 15 miles of riding including a high speed decent to a stop, the brakes are adequate. Will still upgrade just not an urgent issue like I thought it could be.

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@jcc777 Magicycle also updated the brakes since we reviewed the ebike so our review is a bit outdated in that sense. Glad to hear the brakes have enough stopping power bc the bike is a beast! Enjoy!

You had a glaring mistake in your side by side comparison chart. You have the batteries listed in "AH"...or Amp Hours and the numbers that you posted (Example Aventon Aventure is listed at 720 AH). This is the Watt Hours....not amp hours. A 720 Watt Hour battery at the listed 48V for the Aventure would work out to.....15 AH. Very good review overall and I appreciate your input.

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for catching that mistake! You're correct and I'll update the spreadsheet to the proper terms! This video has almost 15k views and no one had caught the mistake so thank you for pointing it out!

@vernonlux6680

2 жыл бұрын

@@Top5ebikes Well, I've been a Journeyman Electrician for over 41 years, so you might say that I cheated just a bit by knowing that! LOL!

All those hubs look like geared hubs. Direct drive motors tend to be skinnier but have a larger profile. Is Rad finally using a real 750 watt motor? In the past they boasted 750 watts* (at peak power but only 500 watts nominal). Unless Rad upgraded the motor they're pretty much competitive with the Lectric. While Rad seems to have it all over the other companies in reliability & post purchase support they can't compete with the other bikes you put them against in any other categories except brakes.

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael and thanks for the comment. We haven't tested the RadRover 6 Plus but my guess is the motor is a 750w peak while the others are 750w sustained so a big difference. In flat surfaces it won't matter much (although the stock top speed on the RadRover6 plus is slower anyways) but going uphill it matters plus the other ebikes have more torque which is also super important going up hills....People that own Rad bikes tends to be super happy w their purchase and they do offer more all around support (two brick & mortar stores, mobile support, more financial backing to have a more robust support team, etc) so other companies can come in to provide more features (bigger motor/batteries) at similar prices. I personally am ok will less service for more features but I also get for some people it's important.

How do you drop the himiway and magicycle without riding them? The only thing that they have that's better are the hydraulic brakes other than that the himiway and magicycle are superior in everything else !!!! The aventon and rad rover are overpriced for what you get!!!!!!!!

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment...I know!!! Totally get what you're saying! This was done prior to having ridden any of these bikes so it was purely from spec lists. Right now I have the Magicycle and the Aventon in my garage and I'll tell you one thing: The Magicycle is a beast and for it's price I don't think you can find a better fat tire ebike out there (**it's a new company so the long term support is unknown)..also, the Aventon Aventure is soooooo much nicer! It's been such a amazing ebike to ride. If I had a lower budget, it's go w the Magicycle (btw the price of it goes up on 9/30) but if I could spend $2100/2200, i'd go with the Aventon Aventure.

Wow, you managed to butcher the pronunciations of Aventon and Aventure and Magicycle

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

I know!!! IBut did i really mispronounce Aventon? I pronounced it with its Spanish pronunciation 🤣🤣

What about the BeeCool bikes… lots a bang for the buckola!

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & the suggestion! I check out BeeCool!

Check out Bee Cool Pathfinder and Adventurer

This test was based on money is no object

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

At the time, these were fat tire ebikes under $2k. If we did this today, we'd have additional ebikes like the Arial Rider Kepler.

@davidmatos4689

2 жыл бұрын

@@Top5ebikes Magicycle is also releasing another bike the Magicycle cruiser pro. Which has hydraulic brakes and front fork as well as a 20ah battery. hmmmmm!!!! how would you rate that with the aventon?

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidmatos4689 the bigger battery on the Magicycle Pro could definitely be a reason to but the Magicycle over the Aventure...also more torque...but in my experience Aventon ebikes are more buttoned up (weld jobs, all around details). Again, i could see why people would choose the Magicycle Pro over the Aventure...btw we might review one of the never Magicycle ebikes soon but not sure it's going to be the Pro

Please Please don't get the Aventon, I bought the Sinch from them, and its been a absolute nightmare. It has 300 miles and completely broke down, Aventon won't lift a finger to get this 1800 dollar paper weight fix. Please beware of Aventon.

@Top5ebikes

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh no! Sorry to hear you've had issues with your Sinch. Hopefully you get some help from Aventon to get your ebike back on the road. We actually received our Aventure last week and no issues so far 🤞🤞

@mikej.7723

2 жыл бұрын

@@Top5ebikes I never owned an ebike before, looking tho. As a novice I'd stay local at a brick and morter establishment. At least you gt better after sale service.

@verynick

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikej.7723 100% I have been burned buying online PEV. Can’t trust the battery/motor yet so brick and mortar will do. So far I’m happy with my Aventon