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#211
Rad Modifications / Re: Seat clamp size?
October 03, 2020, 05:41:06 PM
I found a 30mm from my old Taj Fairdale 26" bmx bike and it didn't fit. Thinking of trying a 31.8mm bmx clamp but then Jman found the coolest seat clamp (32mm recommended by him) EVER! What made you find that Save Your Seat clamp anyway? I might try that instead! Thanks again.
#212
Rad Modifications / Seat clamp size?
October 03, 2020, 04:33:23 PM
So my RadRunner has a common 27.2mm seat post, but a normal 28.6 seat clamp does not fit. Here's my intention. I wanna put a bmx non-quick release seat clamp on my RadRunner and install a Hexlox so my comfy seat won't get kidnapped, but I found that a 28-6mm seat clamp won't fit the frame. I measured 31.2ishmm with my cheap-o digital gauge, but I just want to confirm the correct size before ordering a seat clamp. I emailed Rad support with my question also, but if anyone has a confirmed size please let me know, and if I figure it out I'll post my findings. Thanks.
#213
Just put in a notification to be notified when something comes back in stock. I never looked at Rads site but can you pay for a item while out of stock and have it ship when it comes back, kinda like the RadRunner I ordered?
#214
Half the fun is buying accessories! I also like that bike stand. Nice bike also.
#215
General Chat / Re: bash guard bent ?
October 02, 2020, 06:55:44 AM
My wife didn't know the FedEx truck was out front till she heard a loud clank, and looked out to see the driver picking up the Rad box! Luckily there was no damage to the bike, but the box was kinda rough. And yes, the bike was packed pretty good. I also found someone to recycle the padding material.
#216
I bought a black aluminum Cascade one. I have a Pedego branded Foldy Lock mounted to it. I'm probably pushing some weight limit but so far it works great!
#217
Rad Modifications / Re: Rad Runner Mods
September 29, 2020, 08:26:29 PM
Yes, that is cool!
#218
So my man purse needs commanded something bigger. I currently have a SHAD SH26 "motorcycle" trunk on my RadRunner. I just ordered a SH34 so I can have more space. The nice thing is all the SHAD trunks share the same mounting plate up to a SH37, so I don't have to mess with the mounting plate I already have on the ebike. The numbers in the SHAD line-up represent liter capacity. So I now have secure, dry 34 liters of storage. I don't think the trunk looks to large or weird on the ebike.
#219
General Chat / Re: Locks
September 25, 2020, 04:30:42 PM
I got the Seatylock, made by Foldylock. You have to really run your seat post down low because of the Seatylock underside. Lock works great but the seat has some floppiness from the hinge mechanism. Plus the seat itself is not the most booty friendly. Seats okay for a few miles but will flatten you out after 10. And you can change the color of the seat.
#220
Rad Modifications / Re: possible water damage.
September 23, 2020, 03:47:26 PM
I was told by a local ebike shop to put dielectric grease on every connector, regardless of who made said ebike. I have yet to seal all my connectors (friend borrowed my dielectric grease) but my RadRunner has gotten wet already and nothing has happened. Eight miles is heavy rain. Pull all the connectors and make sure their dry then dielectric grease all of them. Could be a damp connector causing intermittent connection.
#221
General Chat / Re: Pinhead Locking Skewer
September 23, 2020, 03:39:54 PM
I looked into the Pinhead system and somehow ended up with Hexlox. ABUS also has a neat system. I would love to see the Pinhead system in person as its known quality. Post your results of whatever you end up with. I love my Hexlox.
#222
I almost forgot, I almost got the Addmotor M-66 R7. Love the looks and it was close but it came down to a adjustable seat, no need for gears and a sturdy rear rack option. Now back to the ONYX RCR, if my Piaggio scooter starts giving me issues I'm replacing it with something electric. I could slip the ONYX in as a moped or just do it as a motorcycle. I test rode the Zero motorcycle when it first came out, and while fun I no longer ride on the interstate and have no need to really go faster than 45mph, so the ONYX fits my intended use hands-down. Piaggio wants to much for their Electra escooter and it only goes 30mph. But then we got NUI with the impressive GT/S. So far the RadRunner has exceeded my expectations. I rode it all last week to work putting 150 happy miles on it. Pedal about 70% of the time at level 3 intervention. Maybe a ebike is all I need?
#223
Rad Modifications / Re: Higher Gear Ratio on Radrunner
September 18, 2020, 06:45:39 PM
The single speed RadRunner is a regular, run of the mill old school bmx freewheel, I just don't remember how small you can go. Old school bmx bikes have flip/flop hubs. One side (flip) is larger, the size our RadRunners use, and the other side (flop) fits a smaller freewheel. All my life riding bmx bikes I just ran the 16 tooth freewheel so I have no idea how small you can go on the larger (flip) side. I think the smallest you can go on the large side is 16 tooth.
#224
I purchased the RadRunner and its perfect for its intended use. Now I REALLY like the ONYX RCR but know it would end up just like a motorcycle as far as the law is concerned. Here mopeds have to be tagged but no state inspection, insurance, or M class required, but if you get stopped for going over 35mph the moped is now treated like a motorcycle- you get fined for no state inspection, no insurance, no Motorcycle class license. I know I'm to stupid to control myself on the RCR because its more emotorcycle than ebike.. But in reality I may just pick up a RadMini next so a friend can go on ebike adventures as well, plus I can fold it to fit in my car. More power and speed is always tempting though, but as long as my ebike goes 20mph I'm happy. Juiced makes some nice looking stuff though.
#225
General Chat / Re: Most comfortable seat?
September 17, 2020, 07:37:44 AM
Cloud 9 makes comfy seats at fair prices. Plus their pretty durable. I got one of those Sella Royal Gypsy seats and really liked it, but then I bought a Seatlock. I love the convenience and compact nature of the Seatylock but it sure lacks the overall comfort of the Sella Royal.