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General Chat / It's not broken, I AM!
« on: January 17, 2022, 06:50:36 PM »
Hi, Joel here;
I live in beautiful "tundric" East Central Iowa, between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
On 1/29/2021 we'd not had any snow stay, but the ground was frozen hard.

I was taking a 9 mile round trip to/from the Medical Clinic in town (that's the funny part).  It was 34f and a little of a West wind.  I went from West to East, home was East to West, not really that cold. I dressed warmly, I looked at my high-top winter boots & thought "naaaa" it's not that nasty.  I already had on my KEY pin stripe bibs and 2x socks.

Oh hell no, on my way home, there is a place where our trail transitions to a street (going R and uphill) ...DAMN if there wasn't a hole there.  Tipped over & "my R foot wasn't right".  I was on my Orange RW4, with an Orange Jacket & Helmet. 

This spot is directly in front of the Fire District main station. In the driveway.  I had my phone at easy reach, I had to keep reconfirming the dispatcher, THEY WILL SEE ME! The EMTs pick up their kit at the station.  A neighbor drove by in 1 minute "hi John",  He stayed & took my bike home. In 2 minutes the EMTs were there, 3 minutes the Deputy was there, and 10 minutes the truck was there. 

I'd dislocated and broken my ankle.  The relocation event was quite happy and fun, wheeeeeeee.
A week later they did the break repair thing. I haven't seen the photos of before of after.  I have my 1st checkup with the Orthopod next Monday. 

But, I know I have to wait, but how long typically.  My RW4 is my wheeled transportation.  I am moving to town from out in the country.  (the town is Ceder Rapids, IA ~80K) (the country is South Amana, IA ~40 total)  A scary big jump!   LOL.

I have to look for 1st floor no ramp locations I know.  A garage would be nice (here in Tundric Iowa, our season is typically from November to mid-April) Please come visit!  Anything else to look for?   Just wondering.  TYVM   JLH  I'm ok, I'll get back to my RW4, Is there a transition Tri-E-Bike anyone thinks of ?

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Rad Modifications / Are you tired of waiting for an overpriced battery?
« on: September 30, 2021, 05:02:23 PM »
Yes, it's an OEM, but as RPB batteries continue to be on "shorthand" I've finally given up. 

I found a reputable retailer, which is an RPB efficianito. He offers a 48v 17.4Ah battery. For less than the "standard" RPB battery.  It uses the Hialong Type one case/mount. I may get a second from him. 

biggamebikes dot com. The owner/operator is nice, knowledgeable, helpful, has a proactive site. He offers RPB accessories too.  He's in the UK, but his batteries are dropshipped from the factory in PRC and have free delivery.  WAY COOL!

After that, I've found that case style is easily available. I'm investigating the building of my own cells/BMS/case.  Using LG, Sony, Samsung, or Panasonic cells. I'm not into using knockoffs.  What do you think, as the RPB battery is still intermittently available?  If you use a Bluetooth BMS, you'll be able to have another whole layer of data.  I may consider a new BMS for my RPB cells, and put in a Hailong case.  Why not?

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Rad Modifications / standard battery
« on: August 18, 2021, 12:13:09 PM »
Why is the standard battery NEVER in stock?  Why does it cost so much (yea I know that answer).   

I've been doing some digging and may have found a source.  I will post here when I get a reply.  I'm not contacting a company in PRC. :)  English is their primary language.  They have an entire Rad Power section on their website.  News tomorrow or so.

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RadWagon / Chain Protection on the Lift Stand?
« on: April 26, 2021, 01:44:05 PM »
I'm still under 50 miles on my RW4.  There is a nice wrap-around protector for the rear fork, to prevent scratches from the chain.  Every time I park it, the chain flaps against the stand, have it scratched up already.  Why wouldn't they put scratch protection there? 

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Service & Repair / So what's the deal with all the flat tire repair?
« on: April 14, 2021, 10:50:38 AM »
What kind of areas are you riding on?  Highways? Hard Surface Trails? Crushed Rock Trails? or freewheeling in the woods?

I've seen so much talk about flats!  I just ordered the ~$140 set of super tires with liners for my RW4.  I have all those terrains I could ride on.  90% of my riding is on County Blacktops,  State Highways, or Federal Highways. Do you ride through Junk Yards where scrap and nails are impregnated into the soil?

Thank you all!
JLH

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General Chat / Melding RP bikes with portable/solar charging systems?
« on: April 07, 2021, 01:10:45 PM »
This is an idea that's just come to me.  I've been looking at some portable solar panel & battery charger systems?  Has anyone thought of this?  What systems have you looked at?  I'm thinking of this in the case of longer mileage trips!

I look forward to your comments!

JLH

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Pride & Joy / My RW4 12/2020
« on: March 27, 2021, 02:36:37 PM »
...so I can't leave this blank.  This is my cardiac rehab option.

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Rad Modifications / Solar for RPW4 idea's & suggestionss
« on: March 15, 2021, 10:49:39 PM »
Hello all.  I've been pondering about doing some multi-day trips.  I've found this set of accessories on Amazon.  Thoughts/Ideas?

Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panel for Explorer 240/300/500/1000 Power Station, Foldable US Solar Cell Solar Charger with USB Outputs for Phones: SRP $299.

Onite 20-US24USB3W-WW USB Camping, Also for Garage Warehouse Car Truck Fishing Boat Outdoor Portable LED Bulb, Emergency Light, or Children Bed Lamp, WarmWhite, Warm White: SRP $9.99

Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500, 518Wh Outdoor Solar Generator Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 110V/500W AC Outlet: SRP $499  I'd have to save up for it anyway, but would this work to charge Battery2, at a campsite?

anyone else's suggestion.  This looked sharp, neat, same folks with each piece.

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