Is it hard to remove the stock grips from the handlebars? Is it just removing that plug and then slowly twist them off?

I haven't yet but I'm hoping to do some longer rides with my kids this year and I might just buy a second stock Rad battery and put it somewhere in the wagon.

I'm in fact toying with the idea of getting a second Rad bike as the included battery is already half the price of a new bike.

Quote from: NaturallyRC on March 19, 2022, 04:35:35 AM
Good question. I'm running with all default out-of-the-box settings. If there is a way to increase max speed limit (without fudging wheel size) for sure let me know. Cheers...

Quote from: ericwn on March 18, 2022, 03:54:23 PM

Quote from: NaturallyRC on March 18, 2022, 02:13:42 PM
Same here. I'm interested in comparing bikes on the Canadian market. The Rad Mini, to me, is ideal, so far. The big tires, front shocks and low CG are custom-made for our winter-chewed-up roads, bike lanes, and bumpy bike paths. But I've got strong legs from decades of regular cycling, so the slope assist I get is plenty, plus slowing down for hills is something I take for granted. That said, I'm still getting used to the bike topping out at speeds lower than I would hit on my roadie, on the flat. But patience mitigates road rash, so there's that. And a higher watt motor won't change the top speed anyway, on flat ground.

Quote from: ericwn on March 18, 2022, 11:02:00 AM
Could you then point me to those bikes that you preferred, out of interest?

Have you tried setting the top speed to the max? It won't do anything on a slope but on flat it's nice to get a few more km/h from the bike.

It should be the steps from this link, post 4:

https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/removing-the-speed-limit-of-20-miles-hr.12573/

I've set my wagon from 32 to 40. It hardly ever reaches it but I get a few km/h quicker.

Quote from: NaturallyRC on March 18, 2022, 02:13:42 PM
Same here. I'm interested in comparing bikes on the Canadian market. The Rad Mini, to me, is ideal, so far. The big tires, front shocks and low CG are custom-made for our winter-chewed-up roads, bike lanes, and bumpy bike paths. But I've got strong legs from decades of regular cycling, so the slope assist I get is plenty, plus slowing down for hills is something I take for granted. That said, I'm still getting used to the bike topping out at speeds lower than I would hit on my roadie, on the flat. But patience mitigates road rash, so there's that. And a higher watt motor won't change the top speed anyway, on flat ground.

Quote from: ericwn on March 18, 2022, 11:02:00 AM
Could you then point me to those bikes that you preferred, out of interest?

Have you tried setting the top speed to the max? It won't do anything on a slope but on flat it's nice to get a few more km/h from the bike.

Quote from: Chris777 on March 18, 2022, 10:58:43 AM
I suggest you test drive some Canadian ebikes from a local dealer.  They blew the Rad out of the water. For Rad the Canadian market is an afterthought. They put zero engineering into making the 500 watt version work properly. I made a big mistake buying one. It's premium pricing for a hobbled Ebike.

Which brands can you then recommend for comparison? A link to their specs is appreciated.

Could you then point me to those bikes that you preferred, out of interest?

Personally I'm riding the wagon because for family bikes there isn't much competition in that price range, and the expensive mid drives I tested have no throttle and needed to be driven on the highest setting of pedal assist even on flat terrain.

Quote from: Chris777 on March 18, 2022, 07:17:00 AM
Lame. 500 watts is not enough. 33% of the power is missing. It chokes going up tiny hills. Really regret that purchase.

I'm riding a Canadian RadWagon and have to pedal assist up the hills often, but that's the same for any 500W bike.

I'll probably install an Eggrider to get some more torque.

It really depends on the rider's weight as well. My wife can get pretty much anywhere with just the throttle power.

Chris, the issue is with the local legislation. In Europe there's even less power available for ebikes, just to provide some context.

You could work around that either with a more powerful controller and display combination or with a device like the egg rider which unlocks more of the bike's capability. I doubt Canadian police will stop you to run performance evaluations on your bike - if you don't drive like a lunatic in public that is.

I'm not sure what lighter ebikes you're referring to especially at the price point of a Rad.

Does anybody have more experience with this by now? Wondering how feasible it is with two Yepp seats - planning to ride with a four year old and a 1 year old soon.

This does look very promising indeed - thanks much for sharing! Was this easy to accomplish? What parts did you need? The front of the wagon is pretty stiff so more comfort is the missing element really.

Enjoy! Make sure you get used to the length of the thing and that the brakes are not like on a sporty bike and it should be lots of fun.

A suspension seat post was a first upgrade for mine though!

Quote from: Eric7 on December 27, 2021, 10:33:38 AM
I am not taking sides.

As an owner and considering the supply problems, if something goes wrong, you are on your own and should try to fix it yourself. The alternative is to allow the bike to sit while waiting for parts.

Throttles, brake levers, tires, tubes can be mailed ordered and takes about 48 hours to arrive. You need to do some investigating - but many parts are readily available on the major mail order sites and are cheaper too. I wait for Rad to send me the genuine original spare parts and, when it gets here, I put it away as a spare.  I think of it like running my own business, I have to be able to second source the parts when I can. 

Things like controller, wiring harness, battery, and wheels - you don't have a choice if you want to keep the bike stock.  Luckily those have not broken for me.

If I were not doing this, my bike would have been down (not working) for a long time.  Yea, it cost money, but I have the parts and I keep exercising instead of letting the expensive bike sit in the garage depreciating.  As a long time regular bike commuter and bike owner - it is a hobby or lifestyle that requires continued investment and a supply of spare parts. You need spare parts to ensure you can commute daily.  Things constantly break if you use the bike a lot. All the parts are exposed, constantly subject to vibration, and built to be sort of light weight. Any biking will require monthly money so it is good to have spare parts so your bike would not be down during a major event (holidays, biking with friends etc).

Fair points but in the warranty period the manufacturer has responsibilities as well. If they fail to stock parts that can break but at the same time use said parts to sell new bikes then there's a problem in parts management and in priorities. Outside of the warranty period, this is a missed business opportunity for Rad to sell us original parts, simple as that.

From what I read in another discussion here, you could also install the Tannus armour and then get a slightly smaller, more easily available tyre tube from other sellers.

Nice find! Can you share some photos of that setup?

If that's the case that should be a call out for a strong con in any review.