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#196
Rad Modifications / Re: Windshield
November 19, 2020, 08:54:39 PM
I had a universal bolt on windshield from a motor scooter I purchased used. It had brackets that bolted to 22.2 bars (it was on a Honda Ruckus) and I gave it away. At the time I didn't have a ebike but now I wish I would have had a chance to try it on my 'Runner. I also had bar muffs but really don't care for them personally. I always have trouble getting them air tight around mirror mounts, and my 'Runner has mirrors. Look for universal scooter windshields and make sure it bolts onto 22.2 handlebars. I forgot the name of the one that came on the Ruckus but it was nice and tall.
#197
Welcome! Here's my 2 cents. I have a RadRunner 1. Have around 1500 miles on it since getting it in the last few months. I was also looking at both. I picked the 'Runner because I wanted a motorcycle top case on the back rack (no passengers) and didn't care about the folding option. It works 100% perfect for my uses. Now, I'm still thinking about picking up a RadMini as well. If I could get my wife to try a ebike I'm sure she would like it, but for now the 'Mini would be for friends to ride. Plus I could toss it in my Honda Fit when driving into a city. Both are solid choices as neither one will break the bank and are excellent introductions into ebikes. It would come down to if you want the passenger hauling option or the folding option I guess. I've personally never seen a 'Mini in person. And don't worry about the seat(s) as they are a personal choice anyways. I have a fat beach cruiser seat with a cheap pogo seat post on my 'Runner. Sure I would do the same with the 'Mini.
#198
General Chat / Re: "Loop" handlebars
November 17, 2020, 11:22:27 AM
My beach cruiser has the exact same stem as my RadRunner. It (stem) on my RadRunner is a 1" threadless stem with the handlebar clamp size also being 1". Its actually a weird size combo making handle selection limited. On my beach cruiser I ordered a Promax Impact mini stem that bolted on my 1" threadless fork and accepts "normal" 22.2 handlebars. So now I'm no longer prisoner to 1" handlebars and can run a wider selection of 22.2 handlebars. Hope that confusing info helps you.
#199
General Chat / Re: tHEFT AND INSURANCE
November 12, 2020, 08:10:46 PM
I replaced the seat clamp with a bmx style clamp and use a HexLox on both the clamp and under the seat post top. VERY secure and simple. I also purchased one of the SaveYourSeatLock that another member suggested. Great quality and seems secure but it makes removing my battery a hassle. May work better with your ebike? And you learned a lesson about locking everything in your garage. Once a thief gets in they have privacy and use of tools that are out.  And I know your pain on the insurance company. When my auto company tried that raise the rates nonsense I dropped them and went with another company. Shop around.
#200
Nicely written review and thanks for taking the time to share your findings!
#201
RadRunner / Re: RadRunner.. The Possibilities!
November 07, 2020, 06:19:44 PM
For my RadRunner 1 I went urban. I have a SHAD SH37 motorcycle trunk on the back, fenders, cheap suspension post with a beach cruiser seat and that water bottle holder that mounts on the front (Cascade?) for my FoldyLock. I've been thinking of getting the small front basket and the Suntour Suspension post. Some friends at work want me to also get the upgraded display (for miles used) but I like the simple one that comes with it, and I kinda don't care how far or fast I've ridden. And order a spare tire and a tube.
#202
General Chat / Re: Which model should I buy
October 21, 2020, 08:32:28 PM
I have 2 steep bridges that I cross going to visit a friend. Those bridges will take 2 bars off my battery gauge really quick, and I actually pedal as well! Otherwise my area is flat. I'm not sure how well a hub drive/cadence sensor system works on steep hills. Everyone I've talked to in hilly areas have torque sensor mid-drives, but they don't have throttles. Throttles are nice because if you get tired or in pain just use the throttle. Throttles seem rare on mid-drives. Hopefully others in hilly areas will chime in.
#203
General Chat / Re: IS IT A 750 WATT MOTOR OR NOT???
October 14, 2020, 08:19:02 PM
I've heard its a 500 or 600 watt motor "bumped up" to 750. I'm happy with the performance of my RadRunner 1 as is. It's fast enough and since we have no hills it does what I need, and what I expected.
#204
However you get the grips off (I use window cleaner like Windex and/or compressed air) be sure to clean out the inside of the grips really good and wipe the bars down with a alcohol wipe. Putting the grips back on I use a shot of clear spray pain inside the grip(s) right before installing them. The grip will stay in place after the spray paint dries. Another option is lock-on style grips. I might get some of them next as I have very little experience with lock-on style grips but everyone swears by them staying in place. Another thing I've learned, pleather (fake or real leather grips) get slippery as a eel when they get wet! My Pedego came with some of those grips and they were terrifying in the rain!
#205
General Chat / Re: 200 miles in two weeks!
October 10, 2020, 06:55:55 AM
That's great on the miles! You almost make me wanna buy the upgraded display for my RadRunner so I can keep track of that info as well.
#206
I have a RadRunner 1 and love the center stand, but I own motor scooters so the center stand is second nature. Yeah, it tends to sit kinda low so you have to be aware of curb height. But it seems well built and it makes loading my trunk easy.
#207
General Chat / Re: Anyone using Slime
October 05, 2020, 06:49:34 AM
Here's my thing with Slime. I had a old beach cruiser that I used for bar hopping at the ocean front. I was using Slime inner tubes in it. I was running the tire pressure around 60psi. So I'm pedaling along on my way to fun and I ran over some something. I hear a slight hiss from the front wheel. Thankfully I have Slime! Nope. I feel the tire getting spongy and stop to check it out. I had a tiny pinhole in my tire and the Slime just sprayed out, giving me a neon green stripe down the middle of shirt and shorts. So when I got back home I removed the inner tubes and threw them away. Went back to normal tubes with liners. Another fun fact is when you have Slime it will sometimes spray you when you go to put air in the tires. And finally, most every tire shop for cars and motorcycle shops HATE working on wheels that have been Slimed. It didn't work for me, just gave me a neon green racing stripe and I still got to walk home. Guess others have better luck with it.
#208
General Chat / Re: Anyone using Slime
October 04, 2020, 04:49:38 PM
I've shockingly have not gotten the dreaded "F" word yet, "F" word being flat! That's the worse word to say around road bike riders. I still need to get some Mr. Tuffys for my RadRunner. Use them in all my other bicycles with great results.
#209
Rad Modifications / Re: Seat clamp size?
October 04, 2020, 04:43:06 PM
Rad Power responded to my question and confirmed seat clamp size at 31.8mm. So I know the confirmed 32mm that Jman listed works as well.
#210
Rad Modifications / Re: Seat clamp size?
October 04, 2020, 07:17:53 AM
I ordered the Save Your Seat in 32mm and will post my results. Still might also order a bmx clamp in 31.8mm just in case. At the end of the year I round up all my old bike stuff that's no longer being used and donate it to a bicycle rehab.