Nice info and thanks for sharing!

The Rad Mini ST skid plate is spoken for by Mr. 56. I'll get it out asap.

That's cool! We have a rag tag crew of ebike riders that get together on the weekend but I haven't seen any updates in a long time. Met them once and they had some interesting ebikes and conversions. Our local Pedego dealer does group rides as well but they charge $10 for non-Pedego ebikes.

It seems the rear wheel pulls back for tension on the chain like a convention bicycle. I see a torque control insert in the drop out. I would love to see one in person just to check out the rear wheel arrangement. I hate the chain tensioner on my Runner 1. I'm to lazy to look for an upgrade right now but mine has gotten worse in chain jumpiness lately.

So simple a solution! A+.

My plug port on my battery is a bit sloppy but it works just fine, so I don't worry about it. I also don't think there is a way to open/dismantle the battery as many of us have been wanting to upgrade the key lock.

That's really nice! Freehand paint or decals? Either way looks classy.

I purchased this for a RadMini STEP-THRU and ended up not installing it. I'm being lazy and the 'Mini ST owner will never go off road. It's white and comes with the zip-tie to mount the front half, and the rear half bolts to the rear fender bracket. Refer to Cascade Manufacturings web site for a picture and how it mount, very easy if your'e not lazy like me and don't mind the wires being "covered". It only works on the RadMini STEP-THRU, hence the all caps on the words STEP-THRU. Its a $20 value for free. Notify me you want it under this ad and PM/DM me your address. It'll ship cheap USPS parcel post from Norfolk, VA. First come/first served.

I'm sorry, I must have misread your post. But I know your pain. Here's how. I own an Italian motor scooter. It's a great scooter and been super reliable in the 2 years and 16.000 miles I've owned it. But no one ever has needed parts in-stock. So I pretend I'm psychic and pre-order "needed" parts in advance. I follow the forms and note whats failed on others with the same scooter. The scooter prior to this one was even worse for parts! I was hunting the whole east coast for a wreaked parts scooter until I lost a end bearing. It does stink when proprietary parts are hard to come buy. I would hope that as our ebikes get more popular cross compatible parts will become the norm.

I bought a sheet of fake carbon fiber wrap from the auto parts store and put that around my center stand leg that hits the chain. It (wrap) will eventually get ground thru so I just put on a fresh piece. I guess you could buy a chain stay slap guard and cut it to size for you center stand as well.

I don't know how to post links but look up SKUNK LOCK! I saw it featured on Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca and the lock is flat out AWESOME!

Bernard, please don't rake this the wrong way, but if customer service is the priority then buy a mainstream brand from a brick and mortar bicycle shop in your area. Specialized, Trek, Pedego. In over 2000 miles I've never had a reason to contact Rad Power for any support so I have no experience with their customer service. But I had a Pedego before my Rad Runner and it was really nice just going a few miles down the road for one on one, real in-person customer service. But Pedego didn't sell what I wanted and price was my main concern, hence the 'Runner.

BMX bikes come in 22"s now. Just get on a good BMX parts website for inner-tubes. And some BMX bikes actually run wide tires as well. 22" is common now.

I bought a white one and and just received it. Quality is pretty good, and the white finish is nice as well. You bolt one end on the lower fender mount and the other side goes between the sprocket and frame, and is held in place with a zip tie. It covers everything as advertised and was $20. I ended up not mounting it because I would have to remove the wheel to get the rear lower fender screw out. I'm being lazy and the Mini ST owner didn't care either way, so it will be coming up for FREE soon in the classifieds.

You can make anything work. I have a 33 (or 35) liter SHAD motorcycle trunk on the back of my 'Runner. Was going to do a basket but if I get caught in the rain my backpack gets soaked. Plus if I stop I can lock my trunk. I have a Cascade Topeak plate on the 'Mini ST and got the folding milk crate thing with the wheels for shopping. Flat when not in use yet nice and sturdy when open. You'll love your Rad, trust me! My commute is 14 miles each way. I purchased an extra charger and leave it at my desk. Got tired of carrying the charger back and forth.