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.