I just finished adding a second 17.5 amp 48v battery to my RR+ using a DATEX3 system balancer from Big Game Bikes .com  I mounted the battery on two water bottle posts and added a closed foam washer towards the top of the mount.   The wiring is all terminated with XT60 connectors on the DATEX.  I got adapter cables from BGB.com.  The DATEX-3 will allow me to add a 3rd battery.  I plan to have a Burley Trailer, Flexible Solar Panel, and a power converter in the trailer.   Then I can GO & GO, worry-free...

Now I just need the IOWA tundra season to subside for a few days.

Quote from: ElectricRides on December 12, 2022, 06:14:51 AM
The RadCity 5+, RadRover 6+, and RadWagon 4 should only be showing at $1999 on the US site. They recently discontinued a few of their older (lower priced) models like the RadMission 1, RadCity 4 and RadCity Step Thru 3 so that price creep is getting pretty noticeable. I wouldn't be surprised if a price-hike announcement was right around the corner with the new year.

RadTrike 1:          $2499
RadRover 6+:      $1999
RadCity 5+:         $1999
RadWagon 4:       $1999
RadRunner Plus:   $1899
RadExpand 5:       $1599
RadRunner 2:       $1499

But yeah, Rad's pretty over-priced at the moment compared to its competition.

I remember there was one in the sub $1000 range this summer (2022)

I was just looking at a couple of models friends have asked me about... EVERY BIKE but the "trike" is priced at $1999.  What's up with that?

IDK why not.  It's got the same "utility style" frame the RW4 has, a little shorter, but with real comforts.  Step through, standard tires, suspension.  GO FOR IT!   Good luck.

Quote from: DD on September 06, 2022, 08:51:25 AM
If I need a basket I zip tie a produce basket I picked up from a produce store (asked first) - price is pennies per use - the cost of zip ties - take it off when not in use.

I got some good sized "crate" things off Amazon.  You are right about zip ties.  Off for this, on for this!   Hmmmmm....?

TY VM

JLH

That's really too bad.  Other places on their site tout parts for older models.   Ask here, and on the reddit /r/radpowerbikes groups.  eBay, you know ... Good Luck!

I try to wrap one of my chains around the battery on my RadRunner Plus.  I have all ABUS chains.  The 1060 metro (is a beast) has a good length, and ought to intimidate anyone getting close.  I also have the 6000 & 5600 series flat chain locks.  I find the 5600 works best to just chain a wheel, either wheel, not much more.  I've got one of the ABUS U locks on my next "to get" lists.  I've also added the HEXLOX system to my bike.  Front axle, seat post, and some other misc. buttons.  I put a couple on my handle bar. 

I watch for safe locations, loading docks have camera's and usually a quality railing.  I find the fronts of many professional buildings, have PRETTY, but very crappy bike racks.

Call RAD support.  They have stuff, they just don't put EVERYTHING on the website. 

I was GROWLING just the other day, where is the TRIP counter?   OK, I'll have to go digging.  TY VM!

You're doing a great job.  Nice to see your upgrades!  I got my RR+ in August 2022.  I just hit 300 miles the other day.  I live in Cedar Rapids, IA.  The state's 2nd largest metro.  The city has done a nice job with trails and lanes.  I've found the "city portal" so I can report (If I remember) sand in the bike lane, broken glass, all manor of street hazzard.  It's cool

What are the spec's on your trailer?  I have one in mind, with a specific setup.  I'm looking at the "Burley Flat Bed Cargo Trailer" part# 94/202.   It's a "next year" thing for sure...

First I want a battery & a DATEX-3 (might as well plan ahead) I'm looking at the selection available at biggamebikes dot com.

Good luck, ty vm for sharing!

JLH

Rad has a fork dampener spring on the RW4.  Take a look at it, see if you could adapt it!

Quote from: Si1Dia on September 14, 2022, 05:09:46 PM
I have the DateX3 on my Rover 6+ with the stock battery and 2 rad external batteries on the rear rack. I went from a 9-12v of voltage sag to 1.5v voltage sag with this setup. this is now a hill-climbing beast. And I can run the bike off of any one of the battery locations or combination of them.

Did RAD send you mounts?  I talked to someone there one day & they were NASTY and said they only would sell the battery, not the bracket! Where did you get your X3?

I've found a couple templates to 3D Print on Thingiverse.  I added some extra's to my printer.  Now I have to self edit the configurations for it.  Ahh, ain't IT great?   

Thanks,  JLH

MANY off the shelf (off the truck) pannier bags - especially the double bags...won't fit the Rad carrier platform.  Especially the RR RR+ and RW4 have wide platforms.  I think I've got my solution, but it's going to take a couple metal fabricators to get me where I'd like to be.  I own a RR+.  I hit #280 miles today.

I have a RR+, I have multiple "security systems".   I have the HEXLOX system.  I have 3 ABUS locks.  The 6000 series of flat chain, the 5600 series of flat chain, and the BEAST, the integrated 1060 chain (that's very expensive and heavy, and only ships from the UK)  No one looks at my bike when I have that thing hooked!     PM me & I'll get you part numbers... 

I also got a Lumos Helmet, not security but definitely NOTICED on the road today!

Quote from: Roverdrive on September 10, 2022, 01:55:17 PM
I reported it to the mods as I'm sure others have too.  Maybe they are all out riding their bikes....

RAD listens' to this group, does not own or run it.  The admin had a very public face, in the e-bike world.  I forget who.

This is generic "Forum" software that can be run from any webserver.  It's a "wordpress" kind of too. 

anyone can use it, anyone can hack it... it's sad!  As a retired IT Systems & Network Engineer, I kept the servers running...and the software running on them.  I didn't write or maintain the front ends.  I hope it goes away.