Hi everyone,

I am happy to find this community. I just purchased my first Rad yesterday. I have been researching ebikes for quite some time and finally settled on the Radexpand5. I got on Youtube to watch some videos on assembly and unfortunately came across several videos that were make to warn riders about the handlebars coming loose when riding. I did some more searching and found some posts about it here as well. I wish that I would have known about these issues before buying but this is the bike that I really did want.

I wondering if others are experiencing this issue and what fixes you have found to work. I did read about replacing the one main screw with a better one, or even purchasing a new stem, I think that is what it was called. While excited to get my bike and start riding, I am now feeling nervous about riding and wrecking if the handlebars come loose.

I am not very mechanically savvy but I do have a couple of friends who are so if I know what I need to do, I can have them help me. I am excited to join this RAD community. I was recently in St. Pete and visited the RAD store and rode with my friends everyday that I was there. Two friends here in State College, PA also have RADS that they love so we are excited to be able to ride soon.

Also, what locks do you recommend? I don't plan to leave my bike much but I want to make sure if I do, it will be well secured. This is my first real investment in a bike and I have much to learn. Thanks so much to anyone who is able to provide guidance. I'm excited to meet RAD friends who are out there!

Have a blessed day,

Liz