Radrover 6+ - Invest in repairs, upgrade, or patience?
So I've kept my Radrover 6+ for over 4 years now, over 4k miles, and overall it's been doing well. I've only taken it in to shops a few times, and have replaced most external things like brakelines, throttle and the central controller at least once already. Motor, shifter, and the tire frames themselves are the only things I haven't touched.
Recently the battery, and a few other things, have started acting up. Not enough to replace yet, but:
- Battery is around 20 mile range now, and the charge percentage fluctuates wildly.
- A rusty derailler/screws,
- Shifter not going to 7, trouble adjusting due to rust
- sticky freewheel
I have been waiting to do anything, in talking to Radpower I can get all the minor parts, or find compatible ones easily, save for the battery.
With radpowers battery being 600$, on top of the other repair costs, I feel a little split on putting that money into the Radrover, saving up for a stronger bike, or 3rd-party upgrades.
Reliability is the main concern holding me back, for Radpower AND 3rd-party parts I see a lot of mixed reviews, with Radpower especially not knowing their future. If I'm going to invest I would like to know the parts will last me and have support.
Does anyone have a strong opinion on upgrading vs replacement, or anything in between? I plan to read through the reddit for what others have done to their radrover, but would value input from people not selling me anything