I got the bike 2 years ago and the brakes have had continuous problems, hydraulic leaks, 3 times into a bike shop. It's in the shop now and if I accept another pair of Nutt brakes it will be set #3. Granted, I've put 6.6k kms on the bike, but I have zero confidence in this brand. I also note that Rad has switched to Tektro--they don't put Nutt on their bikes anymore.

Also, at one point I ordered pricy Madura brakes from Spain only to find out the RadCity5 have a reversed polarity for the electric plug off the brake lever assembly. The mechanic and electrical specialist had never seen that on an ebike before. I had to send the brakes back. Rad informs me Tektro brakes, which I now wanted, will not work on the RC5, only Nutt. I can guess why.

Other than that the RC5 has been a super bike in every way. The Nutt brakes are the fly in the ointment.

Once again these awful brakes have failed and Rad only seems to offer more Nutt brakes to repair the bike. Apparently Tektro brakes will not work on the RadCity 5+. Any ideas? I am heartily fed up with Nutt brakes!
Thanks in advance.

Once again these awful brakes have failed and Rad only seems to offer more Nutt brakes to repair the bike. Apparently Tektro brakes will not work on the RadCity 5+. Any ideas? I am heartily fed up with Nutt brakes!
Thanks in advance.

Eric,

Thanks for that and I think you are quite right. I am just checking out options for now. When the warranty runs out on this RC5+ in August I will start seriously considering changing a few things--the controller to finally get that "750w peak" motor happening perhaps, and certainly the tires when the stock tires get seriously worn. I'm getting great mileage on them for sure but they are distinctly iffy on anything other than concrete or asphalt. While they will ride over grass or gravel well enough you can feel that any serious banking the bike is asking for trouble. I would even be concerned about hydro-planing on these in major wet conditions. I'll take a hit on mileage to get a tread that has really increased grip.

Really, my impression was that controller was a pain to replace hidden up above the battery; but yes it can be done.

Thanks for that. It's too bad the controller is such a pain to replace given its location.

I'm in Montreal and ride a RC5+ and am told this eBike store is good although I have not been there myself yet:

V?lo Branch? par Quilicot
4801 Avenue Papineau
Montr?al, QC H2H 1V7

I would like to get a 750w (peak) controller as well. Can one not somehow order them direct from RadCycle in the US?

And I assume there is no easy fix to do this (as with the top speed limit), and you have to get the controller itself changed?

Update for those interested in Canada. Here is RAD's answer to my same question given here:

"It is limited by law to 500 watts for an ebike in Canada. It is electrically/programmatically limited by law, the system will not provide more than what is allowed. I apologize for the confusion."

Of course I would like to know if there is an over-ride for this limit...

I imagine you probably have to get a US controller set for 750w (peak). Is this the case and can one get hold of one of these somehow here in Canada?

Hi thanks for that. No I didn't crank the throttle at all as I assumed that at PAS 5 the motor would peak to assist. I'l try it tomorrow.

I've had the RadCity 5 + for awhile now and am very much pleased with it; however one thing I am curious about is this stated "750w peak" output on the motor. I've gone up some very steep hills in 1st gear, with a fully charged, down to half charged battery, and the indicator never indicates anything more than 500w output.

I'd like to understand why.