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#1
RadRover / Stem riser/handlebar sizing?
August 29, 2022, 03:36:47 PM
I would like to get an adjustable stem riser to help with a more upright position on my RR6+.  I looked on these forums, but the only thing I saw was a stem to raise the height.  I would also like to have an angle adjustment.  I didn't see any specs as to what size the stem/handlebars are and it seems there are multiple sizes out there.  \

Does anyone have such a measurement?  Thanks!
#2
RadRover / Kinda sorry I bought a RR6+
August 16, 2022, 02:20:35 PM
Well, not totally, but their customer service sucks.  A brand new RR6+ came with 3.5-4.5 psi in the tires.  After assembly, I pumped them up to 18 to see how the ride was.  I put about 5-6 miles on it like that.  I wanted to see what a higher pressure would feel like, so I set my pump to 25psi.  At about 22psi the tube had a massive failure, as in it sounded like a gunshot and when I removed the tube, it has a burst in it of about 1 foot!  I can only think the tube was defective and/or it was installed wrong at the factory.

I sent Rad a request for them to replace the tube, explaining what happened in detail.  Today, I get a reply and am told that tubes are a 'wear and tear' item.  Are you kidding me?  A puncture I understand is on me, but a tube blowing up when the pressure was well within the range should be covered on a brand new bike.  To add insult to injury, they sent me an invoice to buy a tube.  Cold day in "H" I will ever buy anything from them again.  I shot them back a request for it to be escalated to a supervisor.

I've learned quite a bit on these forums and just wanted to pass on my experience.

UPDATE:  After posting the above I got this reply:  "I spoke with my team and the photo you included looks like the inner tube was pinched by not being seated properly.  I can cover a replacement at this time but we will be unable to approve in the future."

Well, duh, if I replace the tube and screw it up, then of course that's on me.  I just wanted them to stand behind what THEY did.  So anyway, it looks like it is resolved in my favor after calling them out on it.  I hope you all have a better experience with CS than this, should you need to use it.

#3
RadRover / handlebar question
August 07, 2022, 12:07:01 PM
I'm 6'1" and I find that I am 'reaching' more for the handlebars than I like, prefering a more upright position.  I see some suggest a stem riser, but with the wiring, I can't see how you could gain much that way.  If I could tilt the bar a bit, that might help some, but then the palm rests on the grips would be pointed down.  I can see how to adjust all the other handlebar components attached if I do that EXCEPT for the grips, which seem pretty solidly attached.

Is there a trick to rotating the grips or do you have to rip them off and get new ones? 
#4
RadRover / Front rack heads up
August 03, 2022, 03:43:14 PM
The front rack itself seems solid and well built.  No instructions included.  Looked simple to do though, so I started.  Then I thought I would look at a Youtube video just to be sure.  On the video, they show 'splitting' the wires before mounting the rack.  So I take it off and I'll be darned if I can find a way to split those wires.  The wires channel together into the downtube on one side, so splitting them would seem to involve some disassembly, which I'm not inclined to do.  Maybe the video was prior to the RR6+ and wiring changed?  Anyway, I tied them together as best I could and tried to make sure there was no strain on the wires.  Kind of a PITA and Rad should really include instructions, IMHO.  I also got the back rack (also no instructions), but since there doesn't appear to be any kind of wire involvement, I'm hoping it goes better.  Just FYI.
#5
General Chat / Center stand possible?
July 26, 2022, 09:10:51 AM
I just ordered a Radrover 6 plus.  Years ago, I rode motorcycles and always found the center stand more stable than the kickstand, so that's whay I'm used to.  I see there are some aftermarket center stands out there... does anyone have experience with these or an opinion if they would work with a Radrover?
#6
RadRover / Radrover 6 plus question
July 17, 2022, 12:43:32 PM
So I'm 6'1" which is within the range for the step thru, however, when I do the inseam measurement, I'm 1 inch over.  I'm also 67 years old and want a step thru bike for sure.  I know we are all a little different in physical measurements, but can anyone speculate if I might be ok on this bike?  I saw a review of one on youtube where the guy was 6'1" and he said the bike didn't fit him.  I have no place to test ride near me.  The price right now seems pretty nice and I like all the specs.  Advice appreciated!

I'm also new to the whole ebike thing, but have ridden regular bikes for years, but casually.  I had a Trek 200 Navigator years ago and when they sized me for that, they went too big on the frame and it was uncomfortable to get on/off.  And VERY uncomfortable to straddle the bike (if you know what I mean).  Had to get rid of it and miss riding (but not missing uphill pedaling, thus, ebikes sound pretty good).

Thanks!