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Messages - erik

#16
General Chat / Re: rear light cable extender
December 02, 2020, 02:07:12 PM
I contacted Rad directly and asked if I could purchase the cable.  They sent me a "RadMini Rear Rack Hardware Kit" that included the little cable extender.  Nice folks that they are, they didn't charge me.  I've had nothing but good vibes in dealing with Rad's customer service folks.
#17
General Chat / Re: Rad Mini rear rack
November 20, 2020, 05:25:57 PM
Oh, one other thing, since the forum wouldn't let me edit my previous post....

I ordered one of these https://amzn.to/36BuzWs and actually got it a week before the bikes arrived.   I managed to make it work, but then found that it restricted how tightly I could fold the bike, since it sticks out to the sides a significant amount, which is a problem since I have to load these bikes into an Airstream trailer.   Ended up returning the rack.
#18
General Chat / Re: Rad Mini rear rack
November 20, 2020, 05:19:56 PM
I'm in the same boat.  Got a Rad Mini for me a week ago, and a Rad Mini Step Thru for my wife the next day.  I've been checking the Rad website daily waiting for the racks to come back in stock.  In the meantime I ordered one of these for one of the bikes:  https://onway-ebikes.com/products/bike-rear-rack 

Should be here next week some time.   Won't need a tail light extension cable for the Rad Mini, as the cable is plenty long, just needs to be rerouted to the new location.  The Step Thru will need a cable though, and I've got one of those on hand ready to install.   

I'll post a review of the rack once I get it, and will order a second one if the genuine article is still out of stock next week.   
#19
Rad Modifications / Re: Rover upgrades
November 18, 2020, 02:57:04 PM
Quote from: Baudler on November 18, 2020, 07:09:57 AM
Amazon link for the thumb throttle.

E&Ebike Rad Power Bikes Thumb... https://amzn.to/3fa7L2s

Thanks.  I ordered a $5 3-D printed clamp on thumb attachment for the existing twist throttle.   If I like how that works I will probably order the E&E thumb throttle assembly.
#20
Rad Modifications / Re: Rover upgrades
November 17, 2020, 02:38:11 PM
Quote from: Baudler on November 17, 2020, 02:27:35 PM
I'm thinking I need to add to my post. I replaced the pedals with Crank Brothers Stamp 1 in size large.  The grips are PNW loam grip. E&E bike thumb throttle instead of the twist throttle.  Tried the bike this morning when it was still dark and the headlight will need replacing as well.  Any recommendations?

Thanks, that helps.  What would be even better are links to the vendor site for these items.  For example, I did a search for "E&E bike thumb throttle" and didn't get a definitive source.  Thanks!

Got my and my wife's bikes Friday and Saturday.  Haven't put a full mile on either yet and am already adding "stuff".   I think it's an addiction.  Went through the same thing with my F250 truck, and then my Airstream trailer.....
#21
Service & Repair / Re: Shifting isn't right...
November 13, 2020, 07:05:01 PM
Sadly my new RadMini has the same problem, right out of the box.  The derailleur guard was bent when I unpacked it, the chain was off the front sprocket.  Both were easy enough to fix, but once I finished assembling it and rode it for the first time it would not shift properly, the chain came off the rear sprocket when trying to shift into first.

In looking at it all closely I can see that the derailleur mounting bracket or dropdown is bent inward just as the derailleur guard was.   I've got an e-mail in to Rad Power Bikes to ask what to do....

Sad when it's on a bike with zero miles.   Wife ordered a bike same time I did.  It didn't arrive today, hopefully will tomorrow.  I'm concerned it'll have the same damage.   :(