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#1
Does anyone have pics or designs of a bike stand, probably wood, that will hold your bike while its upside down during tire changes and other maint? That actually worked out.

I have seen a couple comments in threads that folks were going to build something but nothing since.
#2
Service & Repair / Rad Rover Motor noise
March 21, 2021, 01:41:34 PM
I have had a couple incidents since I got my Rad Rover last summer when a strange noise when using the pedal assist. It only lasted a few seconds then stopped. But yesterday got the bikes out for 1st ride since November on a ride and near the end of a 12 mile ride,  I have started getting a funny rubbing/howling and mild vibration, if I accelerated to see if the noise stopped, on a regular basis when I use pedal assist. Hard to describe the noise. Remember what the old caliber brakes sounded like when they had something on the rims and when you applied the brakes it kinda howled?

Anyone had this issue? Only 90 miles on bike, dont think this should be happening? Is there some lubing I missed or something? :-\
#3
RadRover / What Replacement tires for Rovers
January 11, 2021, 12:08:00 PM
What replacements tires are you running on your Rad Rover. The factory ones leave a lot to be desired as to protecting you from punctures and tread in general. I'm looking for something that works on and off road. The street tires that Ryan has on his list, I don't think will work for me in Colorado. Will probably need more knobs to protect from thorns.
#4
Does anyone have any idea why there isnt any manufacturers making puncture resistant tubes for fat tire bikes. Its strange considering they are the" IN Thing".
#5
Service & Repair / Mr Tuffy liners for fat tires
January 09, 2021, 10:20:21 AM
Have a RAD Rover 5. Have problems with flats and since there are no puncture resistant tubes for some reason, I'm looking at liners.

I see the 26X4 size that matches the Rover but would the larger 4.1-5 size work better and fit fine without trimming so you could get more sidewall protection?

Ryan, we could really use some help and a review on if larger liners work or if the normal size works. Also any idea why no thorn resistant tubes for Fat bikes even thought they are the current thing?
#6
Service & Repair / Slime and other sealants
January 07, 2021, 12:12:00 PM
What experiences have you had with slime and other sealants. I tried them once but had issues with the sealants plugging up Tire pressure gauges?
#7
RadRover / Replacement tubes and liners suggestions
January 07, 2021, 11:47:38 AM
 >:(Found out the Rad Rovers tires appear to be useless for western dirt roads/trails. Got ours in late summer rode them 6 times on a urban bike trail and no issues. The first time we went off trail, we got flats. Just a flat dirt road/forest service road/trail, not any MT bike rough trails. Appears the original tire tread ( minimal tread depth) is only Seattle bike trail worthy and offers no protection against pointed things. For us that's various types of thorns.. No liners inside and No thorn resistant tubes and try finding those now.

Asked local bike shop about puncture resistant tubes and was surprised to hear they don't make them for fat tire bikes? Does anyone know if someone does make the puncture resist. tires?.

Thinking I would get at least liners since no TR tubes. I was thinking about get a bigger size than the 4.0. maybe a 4.5-5 to protect further out on sides?  Has anyone had luck with a bigger size to protect the tubes sides better?
#8
I got my 2 bikes but have been waiting for over 2 months now for Rad to get the rear racks back in. I've about had my fill waiting. Has anyone found better rear racks for their Rovers? I'm not interested in the Topeaks with quick rack . I'm not changing other gear to match their track design.
#9
Its funny. Rad recommends you take off the battery when its on a bike rack while traveling but they don't seem to understand that leaves the battery contacts open to elements like water. So I use a plastic Walmart bag. Does anyone have any other ideas that have worked for them or is there someone making a cover to protect the contacts on the battery bracket?
#10
Normally when we go places we don't worry much about rain, We live in Colorado. But we do sometimes go out of state. Should I be concerned about having our 2 bikes on a hitch mounted bike rack at back of SUV if we hit rain or other precip? These bikes are electric....

Do they require covers?
#11
On the website and info literature on the bikes, it talks about having temp limits for riding, it gives a low temp but just says dont ride in extreme high temps.  Anyone know what the high temp limit is? A extreme temp for them in Seattle is a LOT lower than here in Colorado or Utah...

I emailed them and got stuff about storing the battery but that's not what I asked them. So I emailed them again and thought to ask the forum