Anyone using slime in their fat bike tires to avoid punctures? Does it help or just hype.. Also would you recommend tuffie liners and the use of slime? I ride some on limestone trails and the small rocks have sharp points which have punctured my cruiser bikes tires..

Yes you can. Just follow the new battery break in sequence and once that is complete you can charge as necessary. I do not believe these batteries build up a memory like older style rechargeable batteries do. Informationo Check the charger cables, charger, and battery for damage before beginning each charge.o Always charge in dry, indoor locations away from direct sunlight, dirt, or debris.o Charge in a clear area away from potential to trip on the charging cords or for damage to occur to the bike, battery, orcharging equipment while parked and/or charging.o The battery can be recharged on or off the bike.o To remove the battery, turn the key to the off and unlocked position (see the Start-Up Procedure section of this manualfor more details) and then carefully pull the battery forward and up until the battery detaches from the receptacle.o The battery should be recharged after each use, so it is ready to go the full range per charge next ride. There is nomemory effect, so charging the battery after short rides will not cause damage.o The charge indicator lights on the charger will stay red while the battery charges and one will turn green when charge iscomplete. Ensure the lights face upwards when using the charger.o The charger will automatically stop charging when the battery is full.o Charging the battery fully normally takes 3-7 hours. In rare cases, it may take longer to allow the battery managementsystem to balance the battery, particularly when the bike is new or after long periods of storage.o Do not charge the battery for more than 12 hours at a time or leave a charging battery unattended.Do not cover up the charger when plugged in or charging. It air cools and needs to be on a hard, flat surface in anopen space. Use the charger with the indicator light facing upwards. Do not use with the charger inverted, which caninhibit cooling and reduce charger lifespan.If the battery is physically damaged, non-functional, preforming abnormally, or was dropped or involved in a crash,with or without obvious signs of damage, please discontinue use and charging and contact Rad Power Bikesimmediately.Do not open the battery housing, which will void the warranty and can result in damage to the battery, property

I had the same noise coming from my wifes brand new Rad City ST.  It sounded just like a low toned siren that would fade in and out as I was riding. I discovered that the front brake pads were not centered correctly and had an odd angle to the rotor. Once I centered everything and got the correct gap between the pads the noise went away.

Quote from: Ryan on September 17, 2020, 06:48:21 PM
Try the barrell adjuster first. I've had good luck with that for minor adjustments.

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Yep for sure... I watched the Park video regarding the gear adjustment...Once I got the high gear centered with the set screw adjuster, then just a matter of dialing in each cog with the barrel adjuster. Finished up with the final adjustment on the low gear with the other set adjustment screw. Smooth as butter now.

New Rad city ST arrived yesterday. Spend about 2 hours this am putting it together, tightening the spokes and adjusting the brake pads and levers. The shipping went well with no damage found. The tires were low and needed inflated. The only issue on the test ride was it had difficulty shifting from 7th to 6th. The remainder is a little chatty. I will check out the adjustment video and hopefully get the problem resolved. It does shift and feel much different than my Rad Rover. It has little rolling resistance but a little harsher ride. My wife loves the white color of her new bike

Great post Rad John.....

I had the understanding that it is recommended the battery not be fully discharged before charging. I believe it has been stated that discharge to about 1 bar then charging will make the battery last longer than a full discharge.

I have not noticed this on my Rad Rover. I usually take it down to about 1-2 bars before fully charging. In PAS 2 and 4th gear I usually show about 130 to 135 watts no matter what the battery level indicates. I did go through the 3 step charge cycle that Rad recommends, which is supposed to kinda link all the batteries in the pac.  Sorry not much more help..

After further checking my above statement and keeping better track of my battery usage I  usually get around 140-145 watts shown when battery is fully charged and as the battery weakens I get a lesser watt reading of around 130-135 at about half charged and then drop below 100 when battery level is at about 1 bar.  Sorry for the misinformation. Thanks for your post, I have yet learned something else about the Rad..

Ordered my City ST on July 13th, notice of delivery on Sept. 8th.  (7 weeks)

Quote from: George3 on August 29, 2020, 08:54:26 PM
Dan B,

Did you receive the fenders or did you choose not to mount them?

George

I did receive the full fenders with the Rad 5 as part of the purchase price. However I looked at some of the Rad Rovers with the fenders and decided at least for now that I like the open wheel look better than the full fender look.  I bought the Rad Rover because I like the Mountain Bike type look especially the large tires and the fenders seem to be trying to make it look more like a cruiser.

Quote from: Spiderwoman on August 28, 2020, 05:26:37 PM
Looking for help in finding a plug and play extension cord to use to move my tailight on my step-thru to light mount on my Topeak Rear Rack.

Measuring distance it appears I need about an 18 in extension cord. 

Check out Bolton bikes they will have what you are looking for. I just ordered one for my Radrover. Mine uses the blue colored 4 prong connector. https://boltonebikes.com/

HELP

Got my new Radrover the other day and after about 50 miles noticed a clicking noise that sounded like it was coming from the controller area, but also sounded like towards the front. It would happen when I was pedaling or not. I would happen with throttle only or not. It would happen with suspension locked or not. It would happen with the battery off or not. The clicking noise did not sound like spokes though.. but I tightened them anyway, first a 1/4 then another 1/4 but the noise was still there. The noise would happen over cracks and bumps in road but sometimes on very smooth road.
      Then I decided to stand up on the bike and use the throttle, when this was done the noise would stop. When I would sit down the noise would start. I then determined that I had adjusted the seat and that little locking lever was to close to the post when locked so when I would hit a bump or adjust my weight the post would flex enough to strike the lever. When I moved the lever away from the post the noise was gone. Moral of story is check everything.

Quote from: lundborn on August 26, 2020, 08:16:02 AM
I got my Rad Rover 5 Tuesday Aug 25 as well. Unboxing was great, and I did the same thing the original poster did. The handlebars are positioned backwards for shipping. I re did that and its fine. My display was unplugged but caught that early. My derailleur is really out of adjustment - bad. It skips gears like crazy, not lined up and not smooth whatsoever. I have attempted to correct this but that doesn't seem to work. I may have to hit a bike shop soon. The thing is a monster. I am a big guy and it pulls me around just fine. I will be looking for a replacement plug and play battery upgrade, seat upgrade, mirrors and locks. I ride mostly bike trails and streets. Other than shifting, which is a real problem, so far I love it

Might want to give RAD tech support a call maybe they can guide you through an adjustment procedure. Beats taking it to a shop plus may help in the future if you have another similar problem.

Quote from: zed on August 26, 2020, 04:50:51 PM
Hey Fellow Rad owners -

I was wondering if theres a way we can track the backlog and see which are the latest orders that are getting shipped. Just trying to gauge the backlog.

I placed my order on 13th for Radmini but have no idea when i will get it. Can someone who just got a radmini delivery tell their order dates if they dont mind ?

I placed my order on July 7th and received my Rad Rover on August 24th..little less than 7 weeks..

Quote from: Eagle on August 26, 2020, 05:37:23 PM
Hello, Just got my new Rad Rover!

Can't wait to ride it tomorrow.

Please advise.

Eagle

Congrats, I'm sure you will enjoy your new purchase..just got mine day before yesterday and love it..