No, my rafters are completely open.

I see lots of options but most max out at the 50lbs range and the rad rover step-thru is like 71lbs so was curious. I know I can upgrade the rope to give a high tensile strength and the mounting screws or bolts.

I saw a $10 one at Harbor Freight that I'm going to pick up and see what the build is like. For $10 not a big loss if it won't work safely.

Looking at pulpy lifts for our bike in the garage to get them up out of the way but know that the bikes are heavy. Wondering if anyone is using anything like that.

That really is great to hear former biker and Allylou.

Formerbiker, mind if I ask what you ordered and when you ordered?

Might give me a clue about mine.

Evening YellowDirt(love that HA!)
   
I was just looking that the bar-mounted one like you got and read a great tip to buy the right side one and mount it upside down on the left side to get your body out of the way.

I am going to try that out.

1eye

Thanks for the info. That's what I was thinking about. I think the end mirrors give you a better view and cause more issues I think than benefits. I think the reduced width clearance,  the chance for breakage, and also the hassle when putting multiple bikes on a carrier make me think the bar mirror would be a better fit.

I ordered 2 rad rover step-thrus on the 19th. One white and one black. The sales rep said the white would ship June but the Black would be July.

Or at least store credit to help get some accessories? I agree with Ryan, It's worth a shot.

I see the two listed by Ryan on his equipment list but wanted to get others opinions. Riding on roads I'm looking for what will give me the best field of view on cars coming up on me.

Ordered two rad rover step-thru, one for me and one for the wife. Oddly enough hers is scheduled to come before mine. She got the white and I got the black. Hers is scheduled to come in June and mine in July.

If you're thinking of ordering and you qualify as one of the hero category then you get $200 off PER bike so I got $400 off!!

On a side note, I have an old tray style rack with bike wheel attachments but not sure if it will work for these. I've been looking at other bike racks and really need something that's low or has ramp as I'm concerned that my wife will have trouble loading if I'm not around. Any one with a good option?

Thanks, Don and Ryan for the replies.

It's hard to give them too much flak as you've said everyone is crazy. I was looking for an inferred thermometer for my grill on Amazon and it said they wouldn't arrive until July! lol.

Just worried about spending that much for two bike and accessories only to et them when the summers half over.

1eye

Thanks, everyone for the information. I'm fairly nimble even at 50 but maybe I'll rethink the step-thru for myself as jshill says, nobody wants to be de-balled 

1eye

I have been looking at these for a couple of months not sure about taking the plunge. I just decided to buy and wanted to ask some questions. Got on their FB page for the first time tonight and it doesn't look like their service department is bothering to answer questions which is not the best confidence builder for a potential new buyer especially when the hours of youtube videos I've watched say how fantastic their CS is.

Wondering if anyone has had issues ordering or getting orders lately? I realize we are in unprecedented time right now but CS can be done from home so it makes me wonder if Rad is the way to go.

I'm looking for bikes for my wife and I. We are both 5'5" and 50yrs old.

I am thinking of getting the rad rover for myself and the stepthru for my wife. I do not like the smaller tires on the mini and the weirdly high and long reach of the handle bars.

Any other shorties out there have the rovers?

Thanks,
1eye