I've had this one for a couple of years and it seems very well made.  I've never actually needed it on the road, but bought it after I had to use my little toolkit emergency pump with a 2" stroke to help a lady pump up her fat-tire tube and that wore out my forearm and patience, so got this one.  Due to its rugged construction, it is a little heavy, but on an e-bike who cares?  I carry it, and other stuff, in a handlebar bag in the rear basket that I can flip out of the way:  https://www.radowners.com/index.php/topic,9800.msg24885.html

I just did a pre-season charging on it and it still seems to work perfectly.  One nice feature is that you can set the pressure you want for your particular bike and it'll shut off when it hits that, making it easy to use.  The display is illuminated as well; handy for night work.  You can also use its battery to recharge a cellphone with the included USB cable and it has a built-in LED flashlight function as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZFQJQRV

Quote from: Naranja_CT5+ on April 05, 2024, 02:41:09 AM
It seemed you might have a problem accessing the zipper once the rear basket is full of stuff. Which can easily be fix by changing the orientation around.

Yes, that's true and a good point, but most of the time I don't need what's in there, and if I do it's easy enough to pull them out before flipping it over.  But I'm intrigued and will probably try your suggestion to see if I'm missing something.

I've got a 2021 Mini ST2 with the small Rad basket on the back.  Love it, sturdy basket, but I've been carrying a battery-powered tire inflater, bungee cords, rain bags for seat/display etc in a waterproof bag and it was taking up almost half the volume of the basket, leaving little for grocery bags etc.

Finally got smart and a bit creative, so I ordered this handlebar bag ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXFWCDB ) which straps to the top side rail of the basket and holds it securely in place.  If I need the basket space, now I can just flip it over without disturbing the straps at all, so it hangs outside temporarily like a pannier.  Simple and effective.  This is the "cuboid" version, I think the "cylinder" version is a bit too large (even though rated for a bit LESS volume) but I didn't try it out.  It seems well-made with strong straps and good stitching and appears very water-resistant.

This suits my needs perfectly; see pics below.  Might help you, too.

Quote from: mrgold35 on March 27, 2024, 02:53:19 PMI think the Cloud-9 would work just as well if it didn't have such a long-ish nose because that part isn't in contact with the rider most of the time.

And when it does, it hurts!   

Quote from: mrgold35 on March 24, 2024, 03:40:23 AM
The Sunlite Cloud-9 cruiser seat 11"L x 10"W x 8"H size has been my go to seat replacement since my first Radrover in 2016.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TD24VG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's the same seat I settled on, after trying four others in addition to the lousy factory seat.  The only thing I don't like about it is that too-long nose to climb over, but otherwise it's worked well for me.

I can recommend the Cloud 9 brand as well-made products, but my seat probably won't be the best for most, or even many.  Seats are like shoes; try a few on until you find the one that fits YOU best.

Looks like you've got some very pretty riding trails in your area!

This is a little out there, but maybe.......

If it was hit on the front wheel near the axle, on the (left, usually) brake side, there's a rubber boot that rides on the brake rotor and is designed to keep grease in and water/dust/dirt out of the wheel bearing.  Looks like a black cone with the pointy end cut off where the axle passes through.  I couldn't find a stupid front-end squeak until a Rad service tech tole me to put a drop of oil on that boot's lip where it contacts the rotor - squeak fixed.

That's not enough to cause significant resistance you're describing, but I'm wondering if maybe that bottle hit that boot just right to bung up and flip that rubber lip over and tucked in so that it's pressing a lot harder on the rotor than usual.

I sort of doubt this is even possible, but if a visual inspection doesn't show any bent spokes or other problems, take a closer look at that rubber boot.

Good luck!

Quote from: inoxa on March 02, 2024, 05:00:06 AM
I is most likely the controller.  The rectangular box on your bike.  Area13 has the upgraded version giving you a little more power and a new color LCD screen.

Actually, the 35A upgrade controller provides a LOT more power for better hill-climbing torque and acceleration (doesn't affect top speed).  On my MiniST2 I max out at about 1,600 watts at full power, over twice the stock unit, although even for demanding uphill climbs the power usually stays around 1,000w or less - I try not to stress the system by using the gears and pedaling.

One thing to note that I just learned recently....  unless the design of these new controllers has changed, you MUST stick with the puny, near-useless, crappy stock headlight, as the controller's headlight circuit can burn out when drawing more than 5 watts; they even warn against the Rad-branded headlight "upgrade" (which really isn't but it draws more power).  A very dumb design move for the upgrade, as the stock controller can handle much more power to an upgraded headlight without issue.  Annoying, but easily worked around with a handlebar accessory light.

Here are my settings, along with some older ones (latest stable settings are on the left; haven't felt the need to tweak further is almost 2 years).  Note that these are for a 2021 MiniST2 with 20" rims - YMMV depending on bike model:

Quote from: John Rose on February 23, 2024, 07:52:40 PM
All the cool kids are doing it.

I wish my bike had a tiller.

I use this one for my (similar) MiniST2:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R452R8K

Goes on sale now and then, and used ones are often available (with return options if you don't like it).  There's a good demo video on that linked page.  Works well, very strong (my Mini is about 90 lbs with battery and all locks/accessories), solid metal where it needs to be, legs that don't get in the way unlike simple tripods, clamp rotates/tilts to various angles - just make sure you have a place to grab the bike near its C.G.; not so easy on some folders.  I have a removable crossbar that goes between the handlebar stem and seatpost for carrying it on a car rack, so that works for me.

I think the best way to get it onto the rack, especially for us old people, is to set the grabbing mechanism where it needs to be and make sure its wide open, then stand on a box or stepladder and deadlift the bike straight up a few inches to drop it into place.  The first couple times, you'll probably have to fiddle with height and fore/aft positioning for best balance and access.

Quote from: SemperVee on February 13, 2024, 08:39:05 AM
Great idea for this list...  My mini hosts many optional accessories but the best 2 by far were the suspension seat post and changing the handle bars to that of the Amazon procured RAD City 3 style.  I can ride all day comfortably now and I am 220 lbs.

I agree with the suspension seatpost; I added a Redshift model to my MiniST2 a couple years ago and love it.

Would you mind linking to the handlebar you like so much?  Thanks.

Quote from: Traildad on January 31, 2024, 09:33:41 PM
I?m 65 and not very strong on the pedaling so most of the work will be done by the motor. I have an IR thermometer so I?ll give that a try along with taking some cool down breaks. Thanks for the replies.

If you find yourself wanting/needing to keep an eye on the motor temp with an IR thermometer, may I suggest this:  https://www.thermoworks.com/ir-pocket-20/ - I assume you have a larger dogleg handheld like the ones I use in my kitchen and pizza oven?  This little thing would carry easily in any bike bag or even pocket.

I don't own one of these, but if I needed it I wouldn't hesitate - I have about a dozen other Thermoworks products and they're just outstanding, as is their service.  If you get on their email list, you can watch for one of their frequent discounts on either products or the entire line, if you're not in a hurry.  If you're nice to them, you just might find a tiny little bag of Jelly Bellys in the box too.  Now you've got me thinking this might not be a bad idea to have available on my 1600w MiniST2 during the summer.....

Good luck!

Always a good idea to specify the bike's location.

Sounds like you've got a nice little pocket-rocket there; hope you enjoy it for another 8k miles at least.  I love my little 35A 2021 MiniST 2.