it doesn't look like it. the bracket for the volt bike appears to be shorter than the one for the RAD bike. if you look at the placement of the bolts for the bottle cage, there appears to be a lot more space above and below on the RAD bracket than the volt bracket

Oooh, I like it. That looks like three gears there. I really do feel like having 21 speeds would significantly impact trying to make it home on a low or dead battery.

That's pretty slick!

I bought both the teemclad real orange and a krylon color maxx that looked close. Neither is a good match. The radcolour is more... Fluorescent than either of these. The tremlclad is the closer of the two and might do in a pinch, but it's not perfect by any means.

Image for your own consideration
http://imgur.com/gallery/Gx5D1GM

thanks. that tape isn't a bad idea in general. but my bike is currently an empty frame from being stripped, and then kicked around a bit, so it has chips in wierd places. i'll pick up some of that paint and use it with caution. i'll report back either way when i think about it!

I do have the stock front fork right now. but if you're changing half of the bike anyway, you might as well consider what about the rest should go too? there are a couple of threds on it elsewhere - but i dont even really know much about bike maintenance so most of the terminology is mostly gibberish to me.

mind you, that though process has me wondering why none of the Rads have a front shifter. is it a geometry problem?

the orange is kinda kewl in ts own way. i'll need to see if i can find some touch up paint though, some of it is pretty scraped up. is that a thing Rad sells, or does krylon have one thats good enough, or..?

Has anyone added a front shifter, and gotten the extra versatility that comes with it - especially with the heavier frames like the radwagon?

Has anyone has any luck with finding a colour match for the rad orange? My frame has some damage I'd like to clean up

since i have to do all of the electronics one of the motor/controller kits i was looking at:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Hot-1500W-Bafang-Motor-Kit-Brushless_1600088453008.html?spm=a2700.7724857.normalList.31.3e72569dx08enP
i know 1500w might be overkill, but when the cost of all those parts at the legal 500w is about the same its pretty hard to argue with.

i wonder if there is such a thing as a speed limiter that i can disengage with a stealth push-button

i'd really love to hear from some guys who've done the suspension upgrade to know if its worth the effort.

@Fortunately thats a really interesting thread. thanks. @RJbur you've done some nteresting things there. i like it.

Good evening everyone!
I just got myself a RadWagon. The only problem is that almost all of the parts are gone. It was stolen. Located and then returned by the cops. The original owner talked to them and for the price of replacement parts it just made more sense to buy a new one. Insurance did that for him, so he sold it to me. So here I am with a sweet frame, that's just begging to be upgraded.

Bike is a 2019 and  has frame, fenders, handlebars (with nothing attached) cranks & pedals, derailleur, chain, and the left side running board. Everything else is gone.

What on your RadWagon would you upgrade?
What on your RadWagon *have* you upgraded and would totally recommend?
What have you always wanted to see someone do with a RadWagon?
What did you do, that you wouldn't recommend?
Does this orange grow on you, or should I seek paint?
Are the stock lights good enough, or should I be looking at something particular?
I've seen a few people mention going to a front suspension, have you done it? Is the bike better for it?
I have to replace the gears and shifter anyway, are the stock ones good enough, or should that derailleur get tossed in the scrap bin too?


Currently what I'm thinking:
replace the running board with one from RadBikes.
Upgrade to hydraulic or hydraulic/cable brakes
Bafang 1500w rear hub and motor
Do I go crazy and two wheel it up? Is that way overkill?

I have a 30kg Pitbull - any recommendations for traveling with her on the bike? I was thinking some kind of carrier on the running board, a front basket, or a sidecar.

Thoughts please?