Quote from: HokieInIdaho on March 08, 2022, 10:52:48 AM
No, insurance isn't going to cover that I don't believe - good luck with that!

So, it's official. If you have a RR6+ or a RC5+, you want to use it to shop, dine, etc. AND you don't want people tampering with your bike, then you must remove and CARRY the battery with you. But don't worry, they've made the battery lighter and slimmer for this! (Don't ask why there's a keylock on the battery if you can't leave your battery in the bike unattended). Seems obvious it was an assumed miss they've accepted.



Our suggestion for this issue is to turn the battery off and remove it from your bike to carry with you.

We made the battery slimmer and lighter compared to our previous model to make carrying and storing the battery easier for our customers!

the battery isn't why people tamper with your bike. most folks aren't knowledgeable enough to know the difference of whether or not you've removed your battery. they may tamper with it regardless.

sure, a way to lock the battery in would have been nice, but when i bought it, i knew this wasn't a feature, and accepted i may very well have to toss my battery in my backpack. small price to pay for an awesome bike.

Quote from: HokieInIdaho on March 08, 2022, 08:43:40 AM
I'm a bit disappointed and confused here as well. Let me portray a different usecase other than theft.

You lock up your bike while in dining or shopping. What's to stop kids from coming up and powering on the bike and then full-throttling the motor? What's going to happen? Broken spokes? Maybe not. Burn up motor? Not sure.

Is Rad going to cover that under warranty for this oversight? There's got to be a solution for disabling battery/motor while locked up without having to take the battery with you. Kind of defeats the whole purpose of locking the battery into the frame.

I'm pretty sure whatever you're describing is not covered under warranty. Possibly insurance, but you not wanting to remove the battery is your decision.

I'm baffled by the logic of those who want extreme speed on their e-bikes, and chalk it up to over compensation.

My RR6+ hits 20 like it's nothing, 23 to 25 downhill, and i've gotten it up to 27.5 pedaling downhill, and jesus h, that was fast enough.

Maybe it's because I'm 50 and not 25 anymore, but i still do stupid stuff like jumping over dirt hills, but i also use the bike to commute to work, and sure, i'd love to get there more quickly, but instead of modding my bike up to an unsafe speed, i just take my car if i'm in that much of a hurry.

i just don't get it, and agree that these sorts of things are gonna eff it up for the rest of us - i feel like i'm back in the '80 when we had the "skateboarding is not a crime" campaign, and 35 years later, towns and cities are now building skate parks for skaters.

The eternal seat question.

Looking for seat recommendations for the RadRover 6 Plus.

I really thought I'd be fine with the stock seat, but after my first 20+ mile mostly road ride that did also include some off road jumps, my old man ass was sore, as were my inner tights (tmi?? Lol).

I've got a fairly flat ass, so not much natural cushion there despite hovering around 195 pounds.

Whatcha got, and why?

after being dissatisfied with my previous phone mount, i got this one a few weeks back and love it:

https://amzn.to/3LWy7VL

not 100 percent the answer to your question, but reasonably close enough.

once upon a time, i biked significantly more than i have in the last 15 or so years. i can probably count on two hands the number of rides I've gone on in the last 15 years. i love riding a bike, i missed riding a bike, but time marched on anyway. and then i moved to a neighborhood with a LOT of hills about 5 years ago, went on one or two rides, and decided it sucked.

Flash forward, and I'm in a world where I want a different form of transportation aside from my car, and I want something that is exercise is well. I looked at electric scooters, but the more I thought about it, the more I felt it would be fun for a bit, but I'd lose interest. And then I started research e-bikes, and decided that was exactly what I needed.

I got my RadRover 6+ about 5 weeks ago. I've got about 200 miles since, slowly ramping my distance up and last week rode 50 miles. To describe it as life - changing is an understatement, and it has helped rekindle my love of biking.

I got it with the rear rack, bungeed a milk crate onto that rack, and viola, i can carry home groceries, although I'm not so sure I'd get eggs or anything in a glass bottle or jar.

Weather permitting on Friday, I'll commute the 15 or so miles to the office for the first time.

I love the fat tires because of the mountain bike feel and the feeling I can ride ANYWHERE if i want. I haven't sent her yet, but soon enough, I'm going to try some small launches to get airborne.

The way it handles on hills is amazing. I use PA between 3 and 5 depending on the grade of the hill and set it so I'm still working, but the bike is too. I rarely use the throttle on a hill, because PA and I make it got quicker. I've used the throttle a few times for fun and rest, but mostly, PA.

I ride most days of the week, even if it's just for 30 minutes in the neighborhood, hills and all!

TL; dr Get you an e-bike. If you used to love riding, it will rekindle that love - i promise. But get the bike you want, that suits your needs, that suits doing what you love to do, and what you want to do.

Quote from: jetlag on February 11, 2022, 04:01:34 AM
Check out "1UP USA". I believe they have an adapter for you. Hitches are expensive, just ordered one for out two new Rad Rover 6's.
https://youtu.be/XT5qIRoX9AE

I've read quite a bit on NOT using adapters for a 2 inch, because they dramatically affect the stability and weight limitations.

I'm not even sure such a thing exists, but...

I'm looking for a hitch rack for the radrover 6 plus, for a 1 1/4 hitch

The kicker? It's gotta be something I can easily remove, because my wife doesn't want the rack on all the time.

Does such a thing exist? If not, what's the best option for a 1 1/4 hitch, and maybe I can take her out to 100 awesome dinners or something lol

Quote from: RayStDenis on February 03, 2022, 09:34:37 AM
When you order the RAD assembly service, they come back to do a tuneup after 100 miles (150km).

hmmm, i'll reach out to the place that built and delivered, as I surpassed 100 a few days ago. Might wait until after the weekend, since we're in the midst of a rare winter storm here.

Quote from: Eric7 on February 03, 2022, 10:50:11 AM
Of course, if you feel unsafe, then you should bring it in pronto regardless of mileage.

In 140 miles of riding, I adjusted the brakes once.  Then it got too cold and I stopped. 

I bought a long 18 mm wrench to take off the wheels myself if I ever have to.  I also have the usual tire pump and repair kit.  The most expensive piece is a bike repair stand that can hold a 70-pound bike.  It is well worth it and makes the repairs go much faster.  That's an expensive investment but then I have 3 functioning bikes and a project bike (always almost ready fixed but never truly fixed).

It is not too difficult to learn the stuff yourself.  And, the tools will pay for themselves quickly - think of the cost of driving to the shop, driving back and the labor costs.  You also save the time and hassle of bringing your bike to the shop.  Also, if you ever plan for long trips, it is important to learn how to fix tires and stuff yourself.  Something to think about.  And it is a learning experience all by itself.  You get to choose each part and understand the tradeoffs.  That is, even if I end up wasting money, I think of it like a treat and a learning experience.

Appreciate all the info, and I do plan on going that route over time - as a newbie, I definitely want someone more experienced to handle the early goings.

That being said, what stand are you using? As previously mentioned, I've got the 6+, so I definitely need one that holds 70+ pounds.

I'm a new RR6+ owner, and while I'm solid enough on service and repair, I do tend to trust folks with more experience than me when it comes to riding a vehicle at 20+ mph.

A local shop built my bike for me, and did a fantastic job.

Now my question is when to bring it in for its first check-up/tune-up, from a mileage standpoint - thoughts on this?

Considering all the components of most things we use in our daily lives, it's unlikely any of are using things made in other countries, specifically, China.

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Quote from: jbfoster on January 15, 2022, 10:35:01 AMWell crap, I didn't think of that. I guess I could use two locks but dam that would be $700 for the two locks.

Put one of these on your bike; they work amazingly well for the price and are loud/annoying as hell if triggered. 

https://amzn.to/3HZNQ3E

Mine's ziptied underneath the MiniST's rack, which is under the basket, so it's invisible unless you go looking for it.  Learn to use and enjoy the bike you've paid all that money to have and try to relax.

I have seen many reviews of alarms like this and I'm seriously thinking about installing one underneath my rack on my runner plus. My panniers would keep it out of sight.
I would seriously love an alarm  that would alert you on your phone and or watch when somebody tampers with it. Have not found the solution yet.

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man, that's the thing.

imagine an alarm with a loud sound that also notifies your phone AND has a tracking device.

and if you're truly paranoid about your bike getting stolen, that's what insurance is for. I drop 2K on something, I'm going to insure it!

but that's a different thread.

Quote from: sc00ter on January 14, 2022, 07:02:27 AM
jbfoster, how do you do it? I go to a local arcade bar in my area. Lock my RadRunner on the corner, outta site bike rack with my Pedego Foldy Lock. Lock it, go inside the arcade bar, order a beer and play some pinball.

this. all of this. what's the fun of a bike if you're just going to be paranoid about it all the time?

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Quote from: jbfoster on January 12, 2022, 06:28:41 PM
The only lock that will work is your butt. I've had my Rover 5 since September 2020 and I haven't used a lock. I have stopped at McDonalds a few times but I took my bike inside otherwise I just don't stop anywhere that would need me to lock it up. I've seen some YouTube videos of thieves stealing a bike and they are fast. I just can't bring myself to leave a $1,600 bike alone.

Jim

that's not how this works, that's not how any of this works. I've seen videos of thieves stealing a car in seconds. I still lock my car.

a good lock may not always prevent a thief, but it will certainly deter most. Most bike thefts are thefts of opportunity, and that's what we're trying to avoid here - walking your bike through a grocery store if you want to pick up a few items isn't a realistic option.

Actually you are comparing apples to oranges. We are not talking about cars. We are talking about bicycles. Yes a lock may stop the casual thief but if somebody wants that bike and is locked up they're going to get it. My approach by never leaving it unattended will work 100% of the time and my bike will never be stolen.

We're actually talking about locks.

Like many others, I want to get full usage of my bike. I want to be able to make a quick run to the store, or maybe a bar or restaurant, or what have you. Having a lock allows for these things - not having a lock essentially makes them impossible.

I'm glad not having a lock works for you, but that isn't what's being discussed here.