Removing the blown fuse and affixing the new one was super easy. Once inside, I had to very carefully cut away the silicon (rubber?) seal that held the battery in the housing, then slit open the snug plastic wrap that covers the fuse. You need to open both ends of the battery casing to get the battery exposed enough to get at the charging fuse. YouTube University helped me figure out how to crack open the battery housing. Shelling out $750 CAD for a new battery with the same design flaw versus some cursing and a $1 fuse was an easy choice for me. That's when I got curious.ĭigging a bit online, it seems that Rad used to send replacement batteries when the charging fuse got blown but is now choosing to screw their customers over instead of being up front and honest about their design flaw. Then, their customer service wanted me to send several videos, including a close-up of the charging port before honouring their warranty. Rad's website told me that the fuses cannot be changed on a semi-integrated battery. Previous RAD bikes let you access that fuse and easily replace it. I knew about the flaw and still fucked up. It sure made a pretty spark! I did feel like a Class A idiot, but I know this has happened to lots of other people. I know what you're thinking: "You'd have to be an idiot to put your key in the charging port!"Ĭue dimly lit garage and tired rider and KAPOW, there goes your charging fuse. They are (approx.) 2 inches away from each other. The battery lock is too close to the battery's charging port. The RadRover 6+ has a major, glaring design flaw. I upgraded the seat to a Cloud 9 which I strongly recommend, especially if you are planning some longer rides. My Rad came with a front basket that fits my laptop case perfectly and is big enough for a small grocery run. It's the difference between sucking wind on the uphills and actually enjoying my rides. I can ride in headwinds that would make an un-assisted ride pretty much impossible. My local area is hilly and windy, and my Rad just eats those hills. While it can be used off-road, I would not recommend using it on gnarly singletrack as it is lacking the nimbleness of a mountain bike. What takes 8 minutes in a car takes me about 15 minutes on the RadRover. I use it for my commute to work which is 90% on a dedicated active transportation lanes. Despite its weight, it does handle really well. Once I got used to the pedal assist and the throttle, it was smooth sailing though. If you are shorter than this, I would suggest considering other options purely because the RadRover 6+ is a BIG bike. I didn't feel like I was in control of the bike. I bought it back in May and I received it 3 weeks after ordering it.Īt first, I found it a bit hard to handle - it does weigh 75 pounds.
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