With the provided video, buyers found the RadRover easy to assemble.
The RadRover’s fat 4” tires are comfortable and versatile, handling mud, sand and trails.
Reviewers were impressed by the RadRover’s battery life.
Any combination of cargo and kids can be carried on the RadRover 5, thanks to a 275 lb payload.
Riders can charge the RadRover’s upgradeable, replaceable battery on or off the bike.
The RadRover’s large backlit LCD screen displays charge, speed, trip distance, an odometer and wattage.
Front and rear lights are included and accessible via the RadRover’s controls and display.
The RadRover 5’s battery can be securely locked, removed or swapped out with a key.
Fenders come included with the Rad Rover 5.
The RadRover’s throttle control makes it easy to take off with heavy loads from a dead stop.
On tests, the RadRover 5 rode well across urban, gravel and forest roads in dry, muddy or snowy conditions.
An adjustable kickstand keeps the RadRover 5 upright even when loaded with gear.
The RadRover 5’s rear hub motor is almost silent.
Reviewers found the RadRover 5’s saddle and grips to be comfortable on long rides.
The RadRover 5’s display provides a wattage readout, allowing riders to better gauge their battery usage.
Reviewers said acceleration on the RadRover 5 was rapid and steady.

6 reasons not to buy

There is only one frame size available to buyers of the RadRover.
The RadRover’s mechanical disc brakes lack the stopping power of hydraulic options.
At 69 lb, the RadRover is heavy. It’s slow-going on steep hills.
The RadRover 5’s display can not be removed to protect it from weather or theft.
Reviewers felt shifting would be more comfortable if the RadRover used under-bar trigger shifters.
The RadRover’s coil-sprung fork uses a 9mm skewer, rather than a stiffer, more modern thru-axle.

Bottom line

The RadRover 5 is a Class 2 fat-tire e-bike with five levels of assist and a throttle. Reviewers and owners appreciated the smooth ride and attention to detail present on this e-bike. This bike's price is kept competitive by fitting it with a rear hub motor and mechanical disc brakes. The RadRover 5 is well-suited to all types of urban riding, in addition to gravel and mild off-road. This e-bike is not a bombproof trail e-MTB. Riders under 5’6” said they would be more comfortable on the step-thru model.

By Owen Jesse

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