Quote from: digitalgypsy on March 10, 2022, 07:25:53 AM
Hey. I really like how you've mounted the quad lock. Could you post links to the different parts you used for that please? I'm having trouble finding the 'stem cap'. Thanks if you can help.

Glad you like it! It works really nicely. Crazy solid and nicely low profile.

GoPro mount for Out Front Mount
https://www.quadlockcase.com/products/gopro-adaptor-for-out-front-mount

Out Front Mount (either model)
https://www.quadlockcase.com/products/out-front-mount

Any GoPro stem cap, like this
https://planetcyclery.com/kedge-go-big-gopro-top-cap-mount-black-ec1765

I had to hacksaw one tab off the QuadLock GoPro mount (since the GoPro stem caps also have 3 tabs, not 2), but it worked just fine.

Quote from: LateNighter on June 15, 2021, 08:08:20 AM
Hi Everyone, I thought I would share what I ended up purchasing.  The Roswheel (Sahoo) Essential Series Convertible Bike Trunk Bag/Pannier (https://amzn.to/3jlGY7p) works great under the back seat.  Even though its upside down it works great with some velcro to easily pull it out and put items inside.  On the back seat the Lixada (Sahoo) Insulated Trunk Cooler Bag for Warm or Cold Items, Bicycle Rear Rack Storage Luggage, Reflective Cycling MTB Bike Pannier Bag, 8L (https://amzn.to/3dit1n0) works great as well with some velcro.

Thanks [mention]LateNighter [/mention] ... I ended up ordering the under-seat bag. Looks like exactly what I need. I have the wood side panels, so I'll try to remember to report back about figment with those installed.

Thanks team!


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Anyone else found another alternative to Rad Power's "upgrade" front light?

I'm 39 (technically a millennial!) and bought it to replace my 2017 4Runner. For how little I was using the truck, I couldn't justify the cost.

After a little while with just the bike, wish I would have done it sooner.

Quote from: Altema on February 06, 2021, 02:39:22 AM
SwedishChef - Yes, the cost is hard to justify if you are not using a vehicle. We have no monthly payments on our older cars, and I'm a former racing mechanic, so maintenance is not an issue, but we are still paying full insurance on a car that sits in the driveway. I asked my insurance agent about that, and he said "You are already getting reduced mileage discounts". I pointed out there should be a near zero mileage discount, but made no progress.

The biggest roadblock to me using my Rad more, is the lack of secure parking at stores and restaurants. Twenty stores, and one rusty bike rack at the far end. A large mall half a mile away, and I can't take my bike there without an elevated risk of losing it. My favorite store has a bike rack that is as far away from the door as possible, and any thief or vandal could just walk away when you come out of the distant door. If I was a mall owner, I'd encourage bike use by providing secure parking with charging outlets.

[mention]Altema [/mention] , I'm not quite a racing mechanic, but a garage mechanic, and I too know what it's like to be able to maintain nearly 100% of a vehicle. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only car-person here.

As for the lack of secure parking, I'm sorry to hear that. Perhaps a long-ish braided Kryptonite cable could open up new possibilities to secure your eBike. It is not an issue where I live, and now I won't take that for granted.

I still insure the family minivan, which is used by the wife and kids. Nice to have the option  available. They still use it daily, but it would be nice to switch to something a bit more friendly to our planet.

I'm using the Wald 1392 basket with an Outer Shell bag, it measures 18″ side to side x 13″ front to back and 6″ deep, then tapers down a bit. Zip tied to rear rack.

https://waldsports.com/store/front-baskets/1392-front-basket/

Personally, I wouldn't put a larger basket on the back than this. It would hang off the rear end too much for my liking.

I've got a very impressive local bike path system in my town. The local council held a public vote on whether to allow eBikes on them, and people voted yes, up to Class 2.

I am an avid cyclist, and am new to eBikes. Recently replaced my vehicle with a RadRunner 1. Before I had my eBike, I had experienced a couple folks on eBikes on the bike paths. Most of them were courteous enough, but once or twice I've had someone zoom by like an a-hole.

Personally, I'm halfway into the camp of "eBikes shouldn't be allowed on rec paths", but it'll probably be down to the a-holes, like so many things are. I will continue to be extra courteous on the bike paths when on any bike, but one day, some dork will probably hurt someone and that'll be the end of it for all of us.

TBH, I kinda prefer riding the eBike on roads anyway.

I installed new mirrors today from Amazon https://amzn.to/3adQbde

They feel very sturdy and just long enough.

Added a few things...

Left & right mirrors from https://amzn.to/3cYl718 Amazon. VERY happy with these. Solid.




The wood kit from Rad Power... I didn't like the light finish, so I sanded and re-stained a little darker. As you can see, the rear stay cross member interferes with the 4th mount, but it's plenty sturdy without it. I'll probably drill a relocates hole into the wood to get it in there. I did not mount the top panel. Not sure if I will. I added the enjoi sticker. https://bit.ly/3vPDUV1

Very innovative [mention]Zbugsii [/mention] ... are those vinyl fence parts?


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Thought I'd start a mod thread to share what I've been up to.

Here's the list of what's shown in these pics:

• OEM fenders
• OEM front rack
• Wald 1392 rear basket, zip-tied to rear rack https://waldsports.com/store/front-baskets/1392-front-basket/
• Outer Shell "Rack Bag" inside basket, held down with bungees https://www.outershelladventure.com/shop/rack-bag-1
• BONMIXC aluminum MTB pedals https://amzn.to/318qUvM
• Quadlock "out front mount" with GoPro adapter, mounted onto a GoPro-mount stem cap. Holds my phone securely while riding. https://www.quadlockcase.com/collections/shop-mounts/products/out-front-mount
• Brooks "Cambium" C19 carved saddle, https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/c19-carved.html atop
• Suntour SP12 NCX suspension seat post to absorb the road https://www.srsuntour.us/products/copy-of-sp12-ncx-seatpost
• 3M Scotchlite black reflective tape on fenders https://amzn.to/3vNub1u

Hi team! I sold my Toyota 4Runner and replaced it with a black RadRunner about 2 weeks ago.

I've always been a car guy, but also been into bikes. With the pandemic having me working from home, the truck just sat in the garage and it became hard to justify the monthly cost.

So, this is really a big experiment for me. So far so good! It's more fun to ride the ebike than to drive, and it has released a bunch of monthly cash, and space in the garage.




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Quote from: Count on January 31, 2021, 02:51:35 PM
Where do you plan to pull the needed 6v to run this light?  The forums are full of stories of RAD bikes blowing the headlamp circuit (mine included) by trying to drive a lamp with too much amperage draw.  Better off feeding the lamp from another power source location, as the existing headlamp circuit has a very low amp rating (.0A I read somewhere). Any more draw and it WILL blow that circuit in your controller.  I pull power from the charging port of the battery, and can drive 3 1200 lumen lamps, with no issues!  Make certain the light you buy can handle the 48 - 52 volts!

[mention]Count [/mention]I'm curious - where did you find the 6v and 48-52v numbers? And which is needed for the light?

I also have used Hexlox on my other bike, and they seem to work well. Pricey though, yes. Tiny and easy to lose if you're not super careful. I've never had any issues with them, but I've also seen YouTube videos showing them getting easily removed with a simple magnet. I still use them, but these days I'm just running Kryptonite cable through everything to lock up the RadRunner.