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Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus Fat Tire E-Bike

The RadRover is the fat-tire e-bike most Americans have seen in person, and the 6 Plus is its most refined version: a 750W rear hub, a 48V 14Ah semi-integrated battery, hydraulic brakes, a suspension fork and a dual display, in step-over and step-through frames. It is a heavy, comfortable, predictable bike that handles gravel, grass and sand and carries a rack full of gear. Rad's strengths are a large parts and accessory ecosystem and a long track record. It uses a cadence sensor and costs more than newer direct-to-consumer rivals with similar specs, but resale and support are better than most.

All-terrain recreationRiders who want a proven platformAccessory-heavy setups (racks, baskets, trailers)Light hunting and property use

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Key considerations

  • Very heavy
  • Cadence sensor
  • Priced above some equally specced rivals
  • Fat tires slow on pavement

Pros

  • Huge accessory and parts ecosystem
  • Hydraulic brakes
  • Two frame styles
  • Long track record and resale value

Considerations

  • Heavy
  • Assist less refined than torque-sensor bikes
  • Mid-size battery

Features & specifications

Motor750W rear hub
Battery48V 14Ah (672Wh), removable
Tires26 x 4 in
BrakesHydraulic disc

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About Rad Power Bikes

Rad Power Bikes, based in Seattle, was the first direct-to-consumer e-bike brand to reach mass scale in the US, and its RadRover fat bike, RadCity commuter, RadRunner utility bike and RadWagon longtail are among the most common e-bikes on American streets. The current generation adds hydraulic brakes and semi-integrated batteries, and the accessory catalog (racks, baskets, passenger kits) is the deepest of any direct brand.

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