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Rad Power Bikes RadRover Step-Thru 1 2020

2020 E-bike
Estimate price | 1,499$
Weight | 32.21 kg
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Radpowerbikes Radrover Step Thru 1 2020

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame Aluminum
  • Wheels 26"
  • Travel Front 80mm
  • Fork RST
  • Groupset Acera, Tourney
  • Suspension Hardtail
  • Motor Bafang 80Nm hub-drive
  • Battery 48V, 14 Ah (672 Wh) with Lithium NMC Samsung 35E cells, rated for 800 charge cycles
  • Drivetrain 1 × 7
  • Brakes Mechanical Disc

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

6061 aluminum

Suspension Fork

RST spring fork, 80 mm travel, with lockout and preload adjustment; 270 mm steerer tube

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

7-Speed Shimano Acera

Shift Levers

Shimano SL-TX50-7R thumb shifter, 7-speed

Cassette

DNP 7-speed freewheel, 11-34T

Crank

42T, 170 mm ProWheel Pioneer forged alloy, dual-sided aluminum bashguard

Bottom Bracket

100 mmSquare Taper Bottom Bracket

Chain

KMC Z7

Pedals

Wellgo B087 CrMo axle, forged aluminum platform with reflectors, standard 9/16" x 20 TPI threading

Wheels

Rims

Double wall, 36H

Spokes

12-gauge stainless steel, black

Tires

Rad Power Bikes by Kenda Juggernaut 26" x 4", K-Shield puncture-resistant liner

Brakes

Brakes

Tektro Aries (MD-M300)

Brake Levers

Aluminum alloy comfort grip levers with motor cutoff switch and integrated bell

Disk Rotors

Tektro 180 mm front and rear

Cockpit

Stem

50 mm + 30º (15 mm rise)

Handlebar

Custom formed aluminum, 700 mm wide, 4" rise

Grips

Durable imitation leather ergo

Headset

Semi-integrated, 1-1/8" straight steerer tube

Seat

Saddle

Velo Plush with lifting handle

Seatpost

Promax, 350 mm x 27.2 mm

Motor & Battery

Motor

750W brushless Bafang geared hub motor with 80 Nm of torque, 5:1 planetary gear reduction

Battery

48V, 14 Ah (672 Wh) with Lithium NMC Samsung 35E cells, rated for 800 charge cycles

Remote

Backlit LCD with charge indicator, speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, pedal assist level, wattmeter, and more

Charger

48V, 2 Amp Rad Power Bikes smart charger, operates on both 110V and 230V AC power outlets

Model Overview

RadRover Step-Thru 1 is part of the Radpowerbikes E Radrover model. 18 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Radpowerbikes E Radrover e-bikes models from 2020, here.

Model range prices

Rad Power Bikes RadRover Step-Thru 1 2020 is the most affordable e-bike of this model and has a price of 1499$. On the other hand, Rad Power Bikes RadRover 5 2020, is the most expensive and costs 1499$.

Safety

Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.

Average price for Fatbike e-bikes

According to our calculations, the average cost of a Fatbike e-bike that is reliable is 2033$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Fatbike e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.

When Rad Power Bikes released this model in 2020, its price was 1499$. If we compare this with the average Fatbike e-bike cost we notice that the price is 35.62% smaller.

Average weight for Fatbike e-bikes

Fatbike e-bikes weigh an average of 31.21 kg (68.81 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.

Weighing 32.21 kg (71.01 lbs), the RadRover Step-Thru 1 model is slightly heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 3.2% heavier than the average weight of Fatbike e-bikes.

Overview of components

Fork

The fork installed on this bike is the RST model. The travel on this model is 80mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.

Wheels size

The wheels on RadRover Step-Thru 1 are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.

Brakes

Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Rad Power Bikes RadRover Step-Thru 1 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!

Sizes

This e-bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.