I am still looking for the high rise handle bars and a banana seat

The battery has a button by the indicator that if you hold it for a few seconds places it in storage mode. To wake the battery up press that same button.

I kinda agree that buying a bike without the charger could mean it is stolen...

Welcome to the wonderful world of eBiking. We too have the same bikes and age. We take them with our RV and I prefer the bikes to the toad in cities. Be sure to get use to them in your neighborhood before taking a long trip. Remember for the best milage from the battery you have to pedal, of buy an extra battery. I tend to use the range of gears and PAS typically settling into PAS set to 3 and 6th gear. I adjust as needed and average 15-20 mph. I started off with short rides and have learned that getting the muscles back in shape requires lowering the PAS, which I do for either sections of road or a time (drop it down 1 setting for 30minutes) to get back into a shape besides round. The range is also something to think about, hills do take a toll on the battery. I like to plan the trip with the type of terrain we will cover. I did find the in the Google maps app the bike specific setting that shows routes and identifies which has less hills.

I am no expert but there has been a change in the battery designs that reduces the possibility of a battery disaster. something to do with isolating the cells better. Personally I think that is is more a problem with us using the batteries, how we charge, handle and store them. The hazards while riding them is the speed that we travel on eBikes is much faster than ever and car drivers, like with motorcycles, don't see or misjudge where they expect to see us.

I happen to love the Rad 6+ and use when ever I can but also to save time. Instead of walking more then  few blocks, I zip over on the bike. I can't see this ever taking the place of modern transportation for long distances, but around town yes. It only takes me a few minutes more to travel into town with the eBike than with the truck. I am careful but I can take some shortcuts to bypass traffic lights and the busy parts of town. The range is a factor for sure and with it I can enjoy a trip to my favorite barber next town over but It does take a little longer. When we travel to big cities, it is a time and money saver not just the fuel but parking that is expensive and in demand. We are just cautious about where in the city and use extra locks to discourage thieves.

I am entering the elderly travel portion of the population. The eBikes are very helpful for our health because it gets us moving... Sure the battery assist is not a healthy option but the pedaling even with the PAS helps with the range of motion that along with strength is deteriorating as we age. It isn't just for the physical health, but the mental as well. With the eBike I have more interaction with people even if it is just a spin around the block.

We like to stay at the Capilano River RV park just by the Lions Gate bridge. There are other places that are better in terms of looks, sites and services offered but this is really close to the city on the North side. Pricey, but convenient. No WIFI to speak of at the site, no Cable TV, close quarters, a few very long termers but they are not the junk piles you see in the states. There is a road not to far away that has roadsides that are also neat and clean, unlike in major US cities.

Quote from: jimu on May 19, 2024, 08:51:04 AMYou could run into a problem using them in national parks.

I have heard that... just not experienced it as we tend to travel in the towns and cities.

Quote from: JimInPT on May 15, 2024, 01:53:44 PMNot a fan of talking beavers; it's always surprising and off-putting.

I'm quite the fan of talking beavers... especially when they are friendly.

I am back with an update... not a single question at the border about the bikes on the back and no one cared. the bike trails around Vancouver were great. I highly recommend traveling thru the city, downtown, on e-bike just because you will beat the traffic and won't spend money on parking.

"It gets confusing when they talk about "importing" stuff, as if you were planning to buy it from outside Canada and keep it in Canada permanently. The most important thing may be not so much importing, but operating it in Canada. For instance, you may not import used mattresses into Canada, but clearly you are allowed to own and use them in Canada."

I like this analogy, it trull fits the situation. I will use if needed but I am beginning to think I won't need to given the quote you sent

"Vehicles may be admitted into Canada without having to comply with TC's import requirements when used exclusively by a person entering Canada as a visitor for a period not exceeding 12 months" which I won't be doing, only a week.

I only asked because we frequently cross for vacations. Last trip I was quizzed by the Canadian Border patrol about firearms... Questions that would mean they had looked me up in US records. Not the normal do you have any ammo or firearms on board, but what was the last time you carried concealed. When was the last time I went to the range, and it wasn't a friendly interaction. I guessed I answered correctly because I passed thru.

We love Canada and I think they must love us, at least in the restaurant businesses because we eat out majority of the time, leftover the rest.

My bad for not giving more details. thanks for the input

I suspect it won't be a problem, traveling up with an RV and will be using it till my wife gets that with the car. Thanks

Thanks Ya, no one plans on an accident... they just happen. I will be cruising around Vancouver, planning to take my time and really don't think anyone will hassle me but gotta ask. Say, are those bikes in your post all Red Green inventions? 

Coming up from the states with a RadRover6 Plus... If I stay under 32kph/20/mph, will I be ok with my American spec bike? Is it an issue?

Looking to see if anyone has modified there RR6+ with a banana seat and ape hanger bars like the old Schwinn Sting ray in the 70's...