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RadRover / Re: Stem riser/handlebar sizing?
« on: August 30, 2022, 07:23:11 PM »
I put a 110mm adjustable stem on my rover6 but need to go a little higher.

I've found that I need to replace the front brake hose to go any higher and really it needs to be replaced with the 110mm riser.

It's tight and won't let you turn the handlebars all the way to the right

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RadRover / Re: handlebar question
« on: August 19, 2022, 11:22:36 PM »
I put the jones handle bars on but had to add a 110 mm adjustable stem to raise it.

I like them.  But I think I might need them another inch higher.  But I'll have to swap the front brake line out for a longer one.

Just gotta look up what connector the brake lines are.

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RadRunner / Re: car bike rack for the Roadrunner 2 (x2)
« on: August 07, 2022, 06:50:34 PM »
I'm using 1up bike rack with the fat tire kit.

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RadRover / Re: handlebar question
« on: August 07, 2022, 06:48:39 PM »
I ordered a jones h-bar 2.5" handlebar for mine.
Supposed to have a 2 inch rise and better shape for upright riding position

I'm 6 ft 3 and the stock bars are just a bit low.

If the h-bar is still to low I'll use a stem extender but gotta wait for the handlebars

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RadRover / Re: Front rack heads up
« on: August 07, 2022, 12:42:38 PM »
I have the front and rear racks on my radrover 6.

I wanted to use my topeak pannier bags and bought the omni plate to attach to the racks so the backs slide and lock on easily but of course it would attach due to the racks layout.

I looked around the garage and ended up taking some wood that was 1/4" thick and 1 1/2 to 2" wide and painting it black and attached it to the racks existing mounting holes with m5 16mm black screws and the topeak plate attaches to the wood.

It was quick and simple, looks good and works.

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RadRunner / Re: Anyone use a layback seatpost?
« on: August 05, 2022, 12:53:22 AM »
I've thought.of that but I'm sure if that would be to low.

Figure I'd cover my bases and get a layback post so when the bike arrives I can test all the options and not wait another week if I find I need it.

Wondering if anyone else has tried one yet.  I dont know if it puts the weight to far back and makes the bike likely to pop up or lose traction with the front wheel etc..

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RadRunner / Anyone use a layback seatpost?
« on: August 04, 2022, 08:03:51 PM »
I've got a radrunner plus on the way for my mother to ride.

I was looking at the tricycle I bought her that she can ride but doesnt really like and noticed that the seat is set back from the pedals so your legs are more in front of you pedaling if that makes any sense.

I was wondering if anyone has used a layback seatpost on a radrunner and how it went?


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Thanks for the replies,  I ended up ordering the radrunner plus.

I was debating sending back the radrover but I finally was able to get out on a rail trail in Vermont  and took my regular trek bike and didn't realize it was all a gentle slope.

So going one way was awesome coming back I thought my legs would give out.

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I think I'm going to go with a radrunner plus.  I figure pedal assist with it in a low gear would be easier to get going.

I was looking at the folding rad expand but it's max rider size is to small for others to ride and on the small end it would be to low anyway.

I dug out my old kids bike and tried sizing it like a radrunner and it seemed better. 


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I bought a radrover 6 for my mother with arthritic knees.  She wants to keep the seat low so she can plant both feet on the ground but then has trouble getting going.

She thinks its to big for her so I was looking at other options.  Has anyone been on both bikes?
Wondering if the radrunner 2 either is or feels smaller/easier to handle. 
Cant find any comparison pictures of the two bikes side by side.

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