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#1
RadRunner / Re: Radrunner + Replacement Seat.
January 18, 2022, 01:20:17 AM
Quote from: se-riously on May 26, 2021, 12:00:41 AM
Any aftermarket seat will be far more comfortable than the stock seat, with a Cloud 9 being a favorite of many.  You'll have to replace the seat post at the same time (27.2 mm), and some take the effort to choose either a suspension post such as the Suntour SP12 NCX.

Although I went with the Cane Creek Thudbuster ST, instead of the Suntour seatpost, they raise the seat about the same, if you have a shorter inseam like me, 30", the seat you put on top of that is going to make a difference in your ability to maintain proper stance when coming to a stop and standing. I have both a Schwinn comfort seat and the Rad Comfort seat as well and it's just a matter of taste on which suspension comfort seat you want and can easily obtain.
#2
RadRunner / Re: Wheel size in display settings
January 17, 2022, 11:46:14 PM
To answer your question, yes, RR+ has a 20" tire size, however, the diameter of the wheel with the default tires installed, 3.3" tire, is 22".

With the 22" wheel that would be probably 24", as I don't have one to measure it personally. 

For programming purposes, measure your wheel from the center of the axle to the floor with the bike standing upright at a 90° angle, multiply that by 2, that's what your diameter is.
#3
Quote from: 992023515 on August 31, 2021, 08:05:24 PM
Wow, I really like those wheels. Going to have to do some research to see if they will fit the RR1.

Nice upgrade!!!!

For RR1 you'll want the G060 motors for RR+ G062 has the proper wiring from what I have found. The RR1 and most RPBs all use the left side wired 060 motor whereas the RR+ and maybe the new '21 models use the 062 right side wiring. The 062-750W is the direct replacement to make it a real 750W and the 1000W supposed to require a redo of the wheels. At least with the RR1 it might, the RR+ maybe not. Check your cabeling.
#4
RadRunner / Re: RR+ front rack ?
December 26, 2021, 08:09:31 PM
Quote from: Rad_Ray on November 08, 2021, 06:03:59 AM
Is there a way to mount the light to the front rack on the RR+?

I have taken the RPB bottle holder mount, (comes with one that allows to mount it on seatpost or handlebars,) since we have mounts for the bottle holder and I added the mounts to add 2 more behind the front rack, so I now use it to mount the big light up on my handlebars, I can/have mounted it with the mount the rack comes with and the default mount and it fits under the rack but, the smaller light fits better, (I had to purchase the older light separately.) You can find those mounts online, I don't use Amazon so I can't recommend it.
#5
Quote from: XplsvAmnesia on September 28, 2021, 10:05:26 AM
Just got my RR+ yesterday, built it myself. I rode into work today and even on a downhill with pedaling I couldnt break 25mph. This is my first E-bike I wasn't sure if the motor creates drag, or my other thought being that maybe the brakes are maintaining light contact with the rotors. Thoughts?

On flat land without any mods, I have only been able to get to 23 but, going downhill, I have been up to 38mph while coasting, no braking, depends on the hill and grade. And I haven't checked yet to see what, if any, discrepancies the controller shows, with the speedo. That's using both the pedals and the throttle until it goes faster than I can pedal or throttle works. This is with default setup and changing to 40km/h in settings, only.  There's a lot of long 6-10% grades around here.
#6
RadRunner / Re: Better seat for radrunner plus
December 26, 2021, 06:53:34 PM
Quote from: Lokote on December 08, 2021, 05:23:19 AM
So I just got my radrunner plus and notice the front seat is just absolutely horrible it hurts so bad to ride with that seat I find my self shifting back and sit in the passenger seat it much more comfortable.
I wanted to know which seat would be best for me since I like to keep the seat as low as possible I'm a short person and having the seat as low I'm already almost standing on my toes.
I saw ppl recommended the cloud 9 but I don't want those 2 huge springs on the bottom of the seat possibly scratching up the rear seat so which seat would yall recommend and what new post should I get if needed

You're in the same boat as me, I found on Etsy a guy whom makes the rear seat extended and fits to the front, you can get it custom made too. I'm still on the fence, I got several seats, none really fit with the rear seat on the bike. If you're not worried about it, I also got the Cane Creek LT seatpost, the first time I road it, I fell and broke my hip. (Even using the Schwinn seats, especially the comfort seats, it's too high, adds 3" rise and I really need to find either a straight shaft or lower rising suspension seatpost. Rad would do better to make the front seat over with extra padding and suspension on the seat. Like the ones with the rubber suspension instead of spiral wires and lowered rails. Not sure whom makes it but, I  looking to trying that next.
#7
RadRunner / Re: Paniers for RadRunner PLUS
December 26, 2021, 06:43:28 PM
Quote from: lexamcadams on March 25, 2021, 09:17:32 AM
Has anybody tried to install any kind of Panier system on the RadRunner Plus without removing the nice cushy seat? Any help would be welcome!

I have the RR+ and I got the ones from RPB and they are ok to work with the seat but, they cover the foot pegs and not really feasible to use with rear seat installed, made it near impossible to remove but, made seat unusable.
#8
Rad Modifications / Re: Studded tires for RadWagon 4??
December 26, 2021, 06:37:45 PM
Quote from: Altema on November 30, 2021, 03:10:35 PM
Quote from: Altema on November 26, 2021, 06:00:44 AM
Quote from: Ddaybc on November 13, 2021, 05:13:21 PM
I'm not sure which Radwagon you have but if it's the RW4 then you have 22 inch tires. Nobody makes a studded tire for them unfortunately. However, try www.slipkknottraction.com as they sell tire chains for the 22 inch tire for the RW4. Let them know exactly what you're looking for and they will make them for you. When I last checked they didn't have them listed on their website but they said they do make them and will post them soon.
I saw the videos of the SlipNot chains for bikes, and contacted the company about a 22 x 3.3 inch version. I'll post back here when I get an answer and possibly a price.
I contacted the company, and they put our size on their website for both the 22 x 3 inch size, and the 22 x 3.3 inch size for the Mini and RadRunner.
I happen to have the latest RR+ and it has 20" x 3.3" tires on it, somewhere I read recently the 4" wife's will fit, haven't been able to get any to try them myself yet but, I too want some knobbys for my RR+ that can be outfitted with studs if I have a need for them. Apparently, Kenda makes them if you can find them, unsure about anyone else.
#9
I have the RadRunner Plus ST and am interested in a few upgrades like:

the bafang 750W replacement motor and controller/display upgrades,

a possibility of a decent windshield,

handlebar extenders, (to add more stuff to,)

Bike seatposts that can bring the seat down to near factory height and comfortable seat replacement,

bike shelters/tents for camping and storage,

eBike compatible plug-n-play alarms,

lights with turn signals,

wheel/tire replacements including non-tubed setups,

an under rear rack box that can also accommodate a secondary battery and the controller that's lockable,

Panniers/Storage that are solid waterproof boxes, more/better storage options,

waterproof controller box for under the bike,

drink holder to accommodate a can not just bottles,

and a bike cover. 

I'm particularly interested in an alarm that's integrated into the lights and such that also has GPS tracking via an Android App/Google Maps. It should also have turn signals.

Seatpost/Seats to actually upgrade to Plus to with suspension for the driver.

OH where's the bolt replacement for the quick release front wheel?!? Why doesn't it actually come with it?!?

My current setup minus the large basket I put on the front: