Quote from: Ledbetter on August 30, 2024, 01:55:24 PMRad sends these bikes out untested

I will not be surprised if manufacturers do not test every single product that leaves their factories. But I suspect their quality control department does a fair amounts of random testing on bikes that comes out. Having said that, I think my second e-bike will not be a RAD.

After 2 days of riding you still have your warranty and you should exercise your right for RAD support.

I found that the model I bought was not capable of using the ABUS adaptor chain.

I've mentioned either make or buy, and it appears I found a price I can live with.
https://a.co/d/eWsTBv6 and the reviews are not bad.

Quote from: Red on August 27, 2024, 09:12:15 AMI just feel so foolish  for this costly mistake

I used to feel foolish falling down while skiing near the ski chair thinking everyone is watching me. Then I realized everyone falls down. It's the same with this human error. It is a common occurrence and it is in my opinion a design flaw.

Quote from: Red on August 27, 2024, 09:12:15 AMI'm certain one of my electrician friends will repair it

Just a word of warning. There is a copper ribbon that supplies power to the battery level indicator. Apparently it is near the fuse. This is something your electrician friend should be aware of. Be careful not to cut through it. Anyways there's plenty of videos showing how to do it.

Quote from: Red on August 27, 2024, 09:12:15 AM, don't mind having a spare battery

Everyone has different needs. For my own personal situations I haven't found the need for a second battery. My body gives up before I even used up 4 bars of charge. That translates to 50-65km of cycling.

Quote from: John Rose on August 27, 2024, 10:28:48 PMThey really should select a combination of charging port and key shape such that you cannot reach the centre pin in the charging port with the tip of the key. Maybe something as simple as grinding down the tip of the key somehow. Or a charging port that is not coaxial but has two side-by-side pins, isolated from each other. It would not matter if you touched the key to eithert single pin. It would also be visually very different from the key switch.

It is all band-aid solutions.

I'd like to see a more convenient solution. Instead of a single use fuses I'd like to see a circuit breaker style of fuses if it is possible.

I wonder if this problem exists on the new safe-shield batteries.

Quote from: wleiden@gmail.com on August 26, 2024, 04:42:00 PMhow did you loosen up the silicon? I can't get the battery to budge inside the casing.

I replaced the fuse, but the old one didn't appear burned out. Still not charging. Replace the other 40A? fuse?

There are videos suggesting that the silicon is glued to the aluminum casing. You have to carefully loosen it first.

How are you testing the fuses? visual or meter.

I do not know how it would affect charging but Could your battery on Ship mode?

Quote from: wleiden@gmail.com on August 26, 2024, 04:04:41 PMI've seen a video of someone who charged a non-charging battery through the "discharge ports."

what/where is the "discharge ports" ?
Can you share the video?

What concerns me is that some "construction type dude" just helped a stranger stole a bike..... just kidding

Unfortunately I bought mine at a local bike shop without the chain. Even though it's the same ABUS I think it cost more than the ones that RAD sells. I am not sure yet if I would buy the chain or make my own choke chain and attached it to the shackle.

The idea of public bike lockers has not taken off popularity in the city. We do have metal lockers at the train station and it is covered so no one knows what is inside the lockers but outdoor malls or malls for that matters like mini parkades should also have them too. I would gladly pay to use them. It is cheaper than carrying a heavy chain locks.

But I think mall property owners shy away because of dealing with lost items could be costly. Just guessing.

Quote from: barrelsonly on August 20, 2024, 05:08:00 PMI have a bike in a Rad Power bike shop and they are saying it is faulty because the motor was installed upside down.

If they are an "Authorized" shop then they are the best people to communicate the problem to RAD Power Bikes not the customer. Unless this is how RAD tries to distance themselves from honouring a warranty work.

Quote from: barrelsonly on August 20, 2024, 05:08:00 PMUPDATE: The frame is toast. The motor was spinning in the frame.

I am confused how a frame be toasted. If the motor is "spinning in the frame" then wouldn't it be a faulty motor? Or my brain is not registering what you are describing.

Quote from: Ledbetter on August 22, 2024, 01:01:10 PMI'm looking forward to joining "the dark side,"

I like the dark side. They have cookies.

Quote from: Ledbetter on August 22, 2024, 01:05:25 PMSorry about your bike. What lock were you using? Thanks.

My bike was not stolen. What I am saying is that, the way I fuss about my bike is pain in the butt sometimes .

I am using an ABUS Amparo Pro frame lock https://www.radowners.com/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=5503;image

Quote from: BikerfromPortugal on August 17, 2024, 05:54:37 AMUnfortunately, I can't find the specifications of the tube for the tannus armour in their website

Is this not the correct size for your Mini?
https://tannusamerica.com/pages/rad-power-bikes?srsltid=AfmBOor7PBjibGUZE_udHbkcSAw8ih6uMt8bzT-HVH5ZZtcYahi1KUtX

Quote from: Abdellah on August 18, 2024, 01:29:15 PMYeah Parked somewhere stolen I didn't understand.

Check your home insurance policy and see if it covers e-bikes.

Also I hope you reported it to the police. It helps you when you contact your insurance company.

I recently read someone losing their bike to thieves. And it made me think of my own situation. Ever since I took possession of my bike. I have never left it unattended. I am so paranoid of losing it that I strictly use it for recreation. I used it to commute to work but I have a secured storage at work. There are times I wished I could take it to Costco for light grocery shopping but I'm always afraid that's too long to leave the bike unattended.

As a precautionary measures my bike has a frame lock, an Apple AirTag, and alarm system. I also used an old Targus laptop cable lock to secure the handlebars. It also acts as a second alarm. I also marked my bike with something unique so that if it ever gets stolen, I can point this out to the cops as proof that it's mine. Photos come in handy too. I have learned that giving the cops the location of your property is not enough due to privacy issues. I do not kid myself that these steps will prevent someone from stealing my bike but it is enough for my peace of mind.

Having said this, I think once the bike gets older, I'm probably going to relax a bit and start being less paranoid and treat it like my car for running errands.

Some of the inconveniences that I see are:
I have to find a secure place to lock it.
I have to take the battery and items on the handlebars that can be easily removed with me.
Secure the removable front wheel & seat.
I have to keep my errands short (under 30 minutes long).

It also makes me wonder if thieves realize that stealing an e-bike is similar to stealing a car. It is no longer a petty crime.

parked somewhere stolen or porch pirate stolen?

I think the city chose to regulate bike paths using motor size rather than speed limits because of cost. Financially most cities would not be able to afford to hire people to enforce speed limits.

On average I am pretty satisfied to be riding between 17-25kph. Calgary has a network of bike paths all over the city. But sometimes I will choose to ride on the roads because some paths are poorly constructed and they are full of expansion cracks or root heaves. Very uncomfortable to ride in.
In most cases people are happy sharing the paths with bikers, e-bikers, kick scooters, motorized skateboards, etc. Some paths even have speed signs posted.

Unfortunately not everyone follows the norm. I have encountered e-bikers with modified bikes going too fast wearing headphones all the time. I just hoped that Darwin gives them a good lessons some day.

For me the only reason I would modify to higher than 500w is for strength to climb the hills and not for speed.

The last poster is also correct that you should be concerned about your brakes system when using it at higher speeds. I have broken the 50kph going downhill and I couldn't wait to reach the bottom of the hill so that I can go back to my comfortable speed limit.