Looking through the manual for my Rad City, I notice it says I should balance the battery every month (or 250-750 miles).... seems like a lot.  How many Rad Owners actually do this?

Got my RadCity on May 12th, have put 45 miles on it so far.  Twice now, when I am cruising along (about 10 mph, steady pedaling in 3rd gear, no PAS), I will get a half second or so power surge from the motor that pushes me forward.  After the first time, I thought maybe I had somehow engaged the throttle, so when it happened the second time, my right hand was for sure not touching the throttle..........

Any ideas on the cause of this 'surge'?

Probably a silly question, but if I use the throttle, is it harmful to the bike/motor of my RadCity 4 to pedal at the same time?  I am assuming the answer is no, but just wanted to be sure.

I plan to buy a 1/4 inch torque wrench to assemble my bikes properly, although I am tempted to put it together with just normal allen wrenches.

Curious how many people assembled their bike just using regular allen wrenches?

Hi all.  Have ordered a Rad Commuter Bike for myself, and a Rad Step Thru Mini for my wife.  My bike should be arriving within the week.  So I have been watching videos, trying to learn how to care for my bike and maximize the enjoyment of riding it.
Several videos I have watched mention some interesting ways to maximize battery life and range. 

Maybe some of you have had experiences that can shed some light on these tips.

The most interesting tips I have seen regarding battery charging and extending its life (and the ones I am unsure about) are-

1) Don't charge your battery to 100%, but rather stop at 80% or so.

2) Don't charge your battery immediately after using/discharging it.  Wait an hour or so for the battery to 'rest/cool down', then charge it.

3) If you are going to store your battery for a few weeks or longer, don't store it at 100%, but rather 60%.

I welcome all constructive comments/experiences.

Other tips I have seen/read about Lithium Batteries-

Keep away from extreme temperatures.
Don't keep charging it once it reaches 100%.
Slow charging better than fast charging, as heat is minimized.
Don't allow your battery to get soaking wet or submerged in water.
Don't run the battery down to close to 0% before charging it.