Quote from: Ddaybc on April 26, 2022, 09:43:57 AM
Look into the Eggrider from Big Game Bikes. They are an EU company and the Eggrider allows one to tap in to the potential of the motor without buying and installing any US or other foreign electronics.

The hub drives rotate at a specific maximum speed based on the voltage applied to the motor not the watts. Watts essentially give you torque and Voltage gives you speed. If you want to increase the speed above what the software can supply you need to increase the voltage.

The settings on the software are in watts and KPH so I was only referring to what a person would see if they were attempting to change this setting. The reason I say they will want to increase the wattage is speed is speed. So 15MPH is 15 MPH but if your limited to 250W it's got to be taking way longer to get there then if you're set to 750W (or you have to input a lot more pedal power). I can actually experiment with this later and may do so if I have time.

I went with Fincci Pair 27.5 x 2.35 Inch 60-584 Foldable 60 TPI All Mountain Enduro Tires with Nylon Protection for MTB Hybrid Bike Bicycle - Pack of 2. I'll report back how they work out. It might be a week or so before I have a chance to install them though (or I might do it tonight - LOL).

Quote from: cyrexo on April 25, 2022, 09:10:54 PM

Quote from: FL-GK on April 25, 2022, 12:08:55 PM

Have you/you could try to change it programmatically? When you are in program mode (for example, to change the time), press and hold the PAS down button and the light button and soon it will change to allow watt and top speed changes. I am here in the US so I'm 750W and there is no higher, I kept my speed the same as 20MPH is fine for me. Also I apologize if the key sequence is not quite correct but once you get into program mode it's as I describe or it's the up, down and light key, press and hold all at the same time until display changes. I don't blame you for wanting more watts, not all motors are the same, they should just regulate speed, never power.

Well, I'm sorry to hear that.

I still think you will find it's the watts you are after.

Take care and best of luck!

Oh, you could always move over here to the states?!? LOL


Hi!

Yes thats actually what i did. Unfortunately I can increase the max. Speed just till 32 km/h. (There ist no Watt setting also no throttle in the EU Version)

In the US Version you can increase Up to 40km/h.
I dont think they changed the Motor, I Just think they somehow limited the Controller.

I dont need much More Watts. But the additional 8 km/h would add significant benefits. As you have to pedal almost constantly to Reach 32km/h Else it stays around 27 km/h.

Thats why i was thinking about getting the US Controller and Display and maybe the Motor in Case they somehow User a different Motor there...

That's awesome! Thanks bro. I'll post some pics when I figure out what I'm doing. Nice job on the mod too.

Oh wow, I had that too. It's the controller or you could have a bad connection so check all close. Sorry to hear about your troubles, I too had a few things go wrong but eventually everything was good. My trouble was controller and them sending incorrect parts and shipping delays. Best of luck!

Quote from: Hanko374 on April 07, 2022, 10:21:50 AM
I just received my Rad City 5 plus. Put it all together per video/manual with relative ease. Went for my first spin and found my lights don't work, it was evening. Neither the headlight or the tail light would turn on. The brake lights however do work. Also noticed that both the headlight and tail light will blink momentarily when I shut the power off. All the electrical connections appear to be good and everything else appears to work fine.
I'm a bit disappointing as this is a brand new bike and quite frankly shouldn't have these problems. Has any one else experienced these issues or have fixes for this. Send an inquiry to RAD but haven't had a response yet. The last measure is to return the bike.

Thanks for any help,
Hank

By now I would imagine it's fixed and it was the controller?

Quote from: Amocat07 on February 10, 2022, 10:17:20 AM
Got 2 Radcity 5 Plus bikes last Saturday; so far, I'd give the bicycle shop that put them together with a D-, the quality of workmanship on the Radcity is a C- while the Step-Thru appears to be better.  I have been overall pleased with battery life, still breaking in but to do a full charge from <10% is a full 7 hours.  Charges from 40-60% take several hours as well but we're talking about lithium batteries so nothing unusual there.  On a full charge, I was in the range of 70+ miles, mostly on 0, 1 and 2 power assist levels with sporadically hitting the throttle to cross busy streets;  I gear up to 5,6, and 7 for most rides, and I probably average 15 - 16 mph. We're pretty flat here but winds have been 10-15 and higher for many of the rides. Support has been mostly positive, I've used e-mail, ask a question using their webpage, and called directly.  Most of the time, with email or ask a question online, I'm directed to videos that do a decent job of helping; however, when it doesn't help you're back online or on the phone which just takes more time.  I have identified one semi-major issue on the Radcity and surprisingly, they have not responded in a timely manner. This was actually a phone call and I was both disappointed in the initial answer and there has been no follow-up since they said they'd get back to me.

I'm halfway to 80, 7 knee surgeries, 3 knee replacements (yes, 3), and going electric is my last shot at pedaling my way around.  It has been very encouraging and I hope that as the bike gets fine-tuned and the one outstanding issue is resolved, I'll be giving the Radcity high marks.  As of this writing, the Radcity has 157 miles and the Step-Thru is at 67.

What is the one issue support said they would get back to you on but did not?

Quote from: cyrexo on April 23, 2022, 03:50:07 PM
Hi there!

I've got the radcity 5 Plus EU Version.
And I Love IT!

But the increased speed of the Bike (Just 32 km/h) doesnt feel enough for me.

Does anyone know where I can get the US components? I would Just need all of the electronics except the battery.


Because shipping the whole E-Bike Form the US with a parcel forwarding Service would probably Turn Out to be a mess due to battery regulations.

Maybe anyone can sell me those or knows some other way?

Getting a third party Controller is Not an Option as I Love RADs new Interface.

Also getting the Evaluation Kit for the BAC355 Controller which RAD uses isn't. I don't have the technical knowledge. .


Thank you and have a nice day

Have you/you could try to change it programmatically? When you are in program mode (for example, to change the time), press and hold the PAS down button and the light button and soon it will change to allow watt and top speed changes. I am here in the US so I'm 750W and there is no higher, I kept my speed the same as 20MPH is fine for me. Also I apologize if the key sequence is not quite correct but once you get into program mode it's as I describe or it's the up, down and light key, press and hold all at the same time until display changes. I don't blame you for wanting more watts, not all motors are the same, they should just regulate speed, never power.

Quote from: bubblerings@gmail.com on April 25, 2022, 09:23:00 AM
Does anyone out there have alternative suggestions for getting a City 5 Plus going if the motor is bad. Like, will a wheel assembly and motor from last years version work with this years version controller? Is there somewhere other than Rad's supply to source a compatible wheel assembly and motor that will fit a City 5 plus?

I know that a Rover 6 controller will NOT work in a City 5 Plus even though they appear to have the same motor (it starts then shuts down, occasionally it will respond to pedal input). I was sent one inadvertently and I just installed it because from outside appearances they look the same. Point is it appears the controller has to match the motor, of course it could all just work but I would say if you buy a motor (used/new from where ever) get a controller and you should be able to use most of the other connections work (you might have to make some male to female mods or extend some). Not ideal but at lease you're riding (some of the third party controller, I read, can juice things up too, so it may turn out an upgrade).

Best of luck to you,

G

Quote from: LarryM on March 30, 2022, 06:35:55 PM
My experience:
For my riding on the Phoenix East Valley pathways and roads, the RadCity 5Plus standard 2.0" smooth tread tires, are inadequate.  The 2.30" knobbies I installed (58-584) made a great  improvement in handling and tracking.  Per Rad Customer Service, 2.30" is the largest tire that can be mounted on the rims.  If you're considering knobby tires, beware of tires that have large knobs on the outer edges (like eRubans).  These cornering knobs interfere with the fenders and fender support brackets.  With modifications though, such tires can be made to work.  Hope someone finds this knowledge useful.  ((No, I didn't want a fat-tire bike))

Thanks Larry, I agree with your comments, I purchased Rad City vs Rover for what sounds like similar reasons. That said, I want to upgrade my tires as well. What brand did you go with? I have a HS and step thru (wife's) and will be upgrading both. Oh! I was also really wondering what they recommended as max width so thanks specifically for that as well.

Quote from: Samsquam on November 17, 2021, 03:54:53 PM
I've been running 50# and it seems good for dirt and pavement.

I've been running 50# as well and it's good for pavement but I did notice some slippage on a shell path, it's been good in the dirt and sand of sunny (and 83°) FLA.

Overall I would say I'm happy I went with the "city" vs "rover" tires. If money did not matter I would have both plus a fat tire trike, and might as well throw in one of the all wheel drive monsters!

I say the above because I think, to a degree, all of us are wondering if we made the right choice (fat tire vs regular) for our riding styles and areas we mostly have and get to ride in. Oh well, see above and buy another bike!

Excellent!! Glad to hear that.

They have been very responsive; however, I wish they would get a parts shipping WH on the east coast, there was a little stumble and it took two weeks!

Quote from: Radicali on April 10, 2022, 09:49:03 AM
Just went to pick up my new Rad City 5 Plus from the bike shop.   Everything was ready and supposedly working fine but for some reason the installer decided to wait to add the Rad USB connector. I watched as he added it inline. As soon as the connection was made there was a loud screech. The installer pulled the USB and the sound stopped.  He then checked the power and the bike wouldn't power up.  The battery had full juice but the LED panel wouldn't light up.  I left him with the dead bike. Since it's the weekend he doesn't think he will have answer until Monday.

The installer didn't look very experienced with Rad.   He needed to read the  instructions.  He told me he had to call Rad because he has no idea what happened or how to resolve. 

I searched online but didn't see a similar situation.  I may have missed something.  Anyone experience this before?

Appreciate the help!

Sounds like the controller got shorted out (probably very rare, but things happen). I had a bad controller but it was throwing a error 30; they sent me a new one (well several actually because they sent incorrect ones) and it went in easy (now I have a spare for my wife Rad City 5P ST and one for my future Rad Rover 6 P -  ).

Quote from: DickB on April 11, 2022, 07:05:11 AM
It's not going to be as simple as replacing a sensor. You'd need a controller and possibly motor as well.

Thanks, I was wondering about the controller (and motor, but probably to a lesser extent since the cadence sensor appears to be externally mounted). 

Oh well, at least I can just enjoy what I have, one less thing to think about upgrading!