Have you bought the pin head locks? I still want to do this but have not yet.

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I always wanted to buy that too but I have no idea how to use it. I have had to tighten my spokes on my mini 4 a couple of times just with the regular spoke wrench.

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I also suggest trying to do the maintenance yourself and YouTube is a great help.

As long as you have no problems 100 miles it's a good starting reference point taking a bike in.

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I probably should buy a floor pump but all I use is a topeak  mini pump for road bikes. I also use it topeak digital tire pressure gauge.
Considering the mini pump is for high pressure road bike tires the lower pressures on the pump gauge is off by about 7 to 8 psi when compared to the separate digital tire gauge. I  know I need 6 to 7 pumps per tire to maintain 20 to 23 psi so I just go about 5psi over what the gauge says on the mini pump.

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When my tires eventually need to be replaced I will be replacing them with less aggressive tread and more of a road tire.
Regarding punctures I do run tannus armor and flat out on both of my e-bikes.

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After posting that I have some more thoughts on the handlebars and stem which may be controversial.

The long stem on the mini does not lead itself to stability and precision of maneuvering the bike when compared to the runner plus which has a conventional stem length.
I have observed when allowing others to ride my bike they appear a little wobbly when first using the long stemmed mini.
If you look at conventional geometry such as road bikes and mountain bikes they have very short stems for precision control.
Currently my headset on the mini needs to be rebuilt and I think this is due to the stem being so long.
I have read where mini owners have taken their bikes on single track which I've never quite understood. Maybe it's that I am too aggressive of a rider but I don't believe you would have that great of control on single track with a long-stemmed handlebar.
All of this is probably what makes the plus a much more comfortable bike on the road and the less of a feel of road shock along the same roads I have ridden the mini and runner plus on.

Regarding the price.
I bought my mini for $1599 later that year the price dropped to $1299. I'm not sure what the current price is now.  If folding the bike is important to you then maybe you can justify these prices otherwise I strongly suggest purchasing the Runner Plus if you're interested in a bike with 20-in wheels. The only benefit I see is the ability to fold.

On another note being lower to the ground and running 20-in wheels seems to be more stable and you feel more confident when riding on slick roads.

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Thank you.
Currently I have to stock upgraded light on my Runner Plus and I also see use the light on the handlebars to cover those dead areas at night. And the daytime the handlebar lights is my day flasher.
I think I might have to get this light for my mini 4. I never seen anybody do this before what you did. Thank you for posting.

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In the '90s I used to commute on my mountain bike. Then I quit riding for 20 years.
I then decided driving was ridiculous and got rid of my vehicles and bought a mini 4.
For  two years the mini 4 was my transport besides occasional ride shares when the weather was bad. After 2,000 plus miles I bought a rad runner plus 2 months ago.

Comparing the mini 4 and the Runner  Plus I wish I would have bought the Runner Plus except it was not out yet.
The important part of this post is to know that my bicycles are used for commuting.

The mini 4 seems to have more get up and go then the plus even though they have the same wheel size same motor. I believe the controller is configured differently. This is not a bad thing.
When I talk about the difference in power there is a hill that I have to ascend on my commute and there is a difference between 3 mph when comparing the mini and the plus. The plus being slower.

The mini can carry 275 lb versus the runner at 300. With myself and groceries and stuff I get close to 300 lb and the plus can handle the weight better and rides better. It does have a low center of gravity and the pedals are closer to the road than the mini.

I removed the back seat from the plus in order to place panniers.
I believe the plus is 3 in longer than the mini and it kind of feels like that on the road.
For some odd reason the plus is more comfortable when on the road and absorbs far more road shock than the mini.
Both bikes are in an upright position which is very helpful riding in traffic.
I find the step through frame of the plus better when using large panniers in not having to swing your leg over the load.

Both bicycles I find easy to work on and I am not a mechanic. They can actually be kind of enjoyable. I think most people if they had to sit down with the bikes would almost never have to take them into a bike shop. I have been told by several rad owners here in town that pretty much any bike shop now will work on your bike but not troubleshoot any electronics.

The whole direct to customer is changing the bike game right now. Specialized as you know a huge bike company is now selling directly to the public. Direct to the public seems to be the future for the time being especially considering specialized is now doing this.

The things on both bikes that need adjusting/maintenance most often is chain lube and adjusting the brakes. Otherwise it's pretty maintenance-free besides airing the tires of course.

If you have any other questions by the comparison between both bikes just let me know.

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I really think I need to add this alarm to my bikes.
You're absolutely correct about accessories. They add up really quick.

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How strange. I wonder if it would happen if the weight was lower. As another post around share that's similar to this in the person was carrying a kid if I remember correctly.

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You are a good person. Thank you.

I noticed with my new Runner Plus The lights turn on automatically and you have to turn them off if you want them off. Now my wish is for the backlight to default to blinking.

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How did you attach the headlight to the handlebars?
I like the idea of the battery up front like that. You just have the two screws from the frame holding the battery mount on?

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Wow. I really like that. Nice find.

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There is a good difference. Do you have any pictures of the light on your bike and what leyzene model light did you use?

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I run 20 psi front and back on both my bikes. This is because I carry so much weight on my bikes.

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