Hi Rad Owners
Just purchased a RadRover5 for myself and a RadRunner for my son.
My other son already has a RadRover.
Since these bikes are so heavy what "repair stand" are you using that works?
Thanks!
Dennis
I am using the Park Tool PRS-25: https://amzn.to/3lUEIDA
It is expensive but really nice and can handle the weight of ebikes. I'll also be testing out Handlebar Jacks soon: https://www.handlebarjack.com/?ref=tcagucypv8ri
I actually think the Handlebar Jack will be better for any rear wheel maintenance due to the added weight with the motor.
Quote from: MillValleyRad on March 25, 2021, 09:47:40 PM
Hi Rad Owners
Just purchased a RadRover5 for myself and a RadRunner for my son.
My other son already has a RadRover.
Since these bikes are so heavy what "repair stand" are you using that works?
Thanks!
Dennis
A few days ago, I installed an aftermarket controller and display on my Radrunner. I removed my old-school mirror, on a long steel stem. That was just a matter of spinning one nut off. I probably removed the indicator/button unit before turning the bike over. I had a couple of scraps of 2x4 handy. I applied the back brake and rotated the bike on the back wheel. When the seat touched the ground, I kicked the blocks of wood under the hand grips. The bike was stable.
I wondered about that with my "decked out" RadWagon 4? It is 70+ pounds dry. Add accessories and you push the beast near 100#. I've not found a stand with such specifications!
Ryan,
I have that Handlebar jack with me, but it is inconvenient to invert RadRover5. Can you recommend some simple tips on that please? Also shifting lever is upside down. It requires to practice and perfect some skills first using that handlebar jack.
Thanks,
Rajesh
Quote from: Ryan on March 26, 2021, 07:00:31 AM
I am using the Park Tool PRS-25: https://amzn.to/3lUEIDA
It is expensive but really nice and can handle the weight of ebikes. I'll also be testing out Handlebar Jacks soon: https://www.handlebarjack.com/?ref=tcagucypv8ri
I actually think the Handlebar Jack will be better for any rear wheel maintenance due to the added weight with the motor.
This is what I posted in another post. I am not affiliated with any bicycle merchant, manufacturer, etc. Also, while the stand I use is good, I think there are plenty of other stands that are good too. Not endorsing it.
https://amzn.to/3ImfOqL
I use this one. It is only rated for 55 pounds but it is holding up well if you go to 65 to 70 pounds. You do so at your own risk. I am just saying what I do.
I have some mechanical training so I know how to baby it. I clamp the bike by the seat stem. The front is heavier and the bike inclines 30 degrees down with the front lower than the back. I put no torque on the holding arm. That's it. I lift it as high as I want and put a stool under the front wheel to make it level.
I think the main thing is not to apply too much torque to the mount. With my method there is no torque. When I want to spin the front wheel to test the brakes I clamp it down, remove the stool, and spin it a bit - always putting the stool back before too long.
There are better repair stands - but they cost more. Maybe $200-$300. I am trying to save some money."
If you can afford it, it is so nice having a repair stand. I am so glad I did it. You don't need it, but it is nice.
Got mine on Amazon for $58 and it works great!