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Messages - bjander

#1
RadRover / Re: UI Remote Cover
November 06, 2023, 07:58:54 AM
Quick tip for stickers. Using a high percentage (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol will often loosen the sticker glue and you can peel it off with an exacto blade and tweezers.
I used a syringe to apply a very small amount on the edge of the sticker, wait a few seconds for it to weep underneath and then work my way through the rest.
Then if you are careful and place the sticker somewhere where it can dry, you can reapply it and there is almost no sign it was ever removed.
I first saw The Lockpicking Lawyer do this on YouTube for security stickers and it's worked every time for me.
#2
So, a bit more digging and I've found this:
https://www.gzila.com/collections/rad-power-bikes/products/rad-power-bike-water-bottle-holder?variant=32881326063696
This is a great idea... but really expensive. So I kept digging and found this:
https://www.cascademanufacturing.com/products/rad-rover-bike-bottle-holder-mounting-bracket
This is from a company that is in the same town as me, so I may try to ride over there during business hours and check it out. I love that it's made locally!
#3
I like what you're thinking. That particular set up won't work for me (I do have a rear rack), but I'm thinking I'll be using the rack mainly for panniers and I may use something like this to mount the lock on the top
https://amzn.to/47CsIh4
#4
That's exactly what I'm thinking so far! There appears to be a slight issue with the potential of the cables interfering when I turn hard right (these locks are huge), but I suspect that if you can mount a basket up there, the cables can be dealt with.
Any other places?
#5
General Chat / Folding Lock Frame Mounting Options RR6+
September 19, 2023, 05:16:31 PM
Hey all, I'm trying to decide between a Foldylock Forever and an Abus Bordo 6500 folding lock for my Radrover 6+. They are both large and heavy locks that get good reviews for security (both have shortcomings, but as I understand any lock can be defeated with the right tools/time). So one of my deciding factors is simply how the heck can I mount one of these things to the frame of my RR6+
Has anyone figured out a good way to do this. The integrated battery means there are no standard bottle cage bosses and the frame itself isn't round like a standard bike frame so the mounting clamps don't seem to hold very well. It's also not got a lot of room in the inside of the frame because of where the battery is and how much room you have to leave for removal.
I was really bummed to see the mounting screws for the front rack aren't the same distance as a bottle cage, because that would have worked out pretty well for me.
I'm not afraid to fabricate something, but I thought I'd check to see if anyone had any ideas to start with.
#6
Yeah, this version of the controller no longer has a USB port, so I would imagine you'd have to have some kind of a dongle to hook up straight to the controller and know exactly how to manipulate the firmware from there. If anyone has figured that out, LMK.
Otherwise, for the simple speed unlock and the Max Watt unlock, it's using the steps outlined on many different webpages:


  • Power on the bike.
  • After the initial start up sequence, hold down the "Down" PAS button and the "Headlight" button until you get the "P" on the left screen and the hours flashing on center screen.

  • Once you get to that menu, you will need to hold down both PAS "Up" and "Down" and the Headlight buttons at the same time for about 10 seconds.
  • Now the "Secret" menu pops up and displays "tOP SPEEd" and in the US it defaults to 32. This can be toggled up to 40 (this is in Kph)
  • I am unclear if you have to save any changes before moving to the next "secret" menu. But turning off the controller will save the setting.
  • Next, if you turned off the controller do the same previous steps to get back to this screen then simply press the "Headlight" button (no need to hold it down) and it toggles to the MAX WATT screen. There you should have the options for 250, 500, 750.
  • To save, just turn off the controller and you should be good to go after that.

BIG DISCLAIMER!!!!
I did not discover this on my own. I found it by googling a bunch and reading through articles, forums, and watching videos.
Also, I have no idea if this will void your warranty or violate any local laws/regulations for your area. You do you when it comes to modifying your stuff.

That said, does anyone know if this does void the warranty? I haven't changed my settings, but I'm curious.
One more thing, I haven't found the setting to change the wheel size. If anyone knows that, I'd be grateful for the info.
#7
Hey There,
I'm new to this, but is the controller and display shipped to CA different than the US? Can't you just go into the "secret" submenus and adjust max speed and then the next "secret" menu to adjust the Max Watts?

I just checked mine (in the US) and it's set to 32 kph (but could be adjusted to 40kph) and 750W max (options are 250W, 500W, 750W).

Let me know if I'm misunderstanding something.