If I may add to Ryan's reply to my original post about "frame flex" on the Step-thru, I should make clear that this is an issue at the VERY EDGE of performance (racing, Tour de France, etc.), and if there is any, it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY to be a factor for anyone riding the Rad family of bikes. I cannot imagine anyone  going airborne and doing flips on one of the wonderful machines.

I rarely ride my Radmini4 anywhere I will have to leave it, but when I do, I use a Kryptonie NY U-lock WITH an additional steel cable, so that both wheels and seat can be fastened. I also have a disc lock that has an alarm, so although some would call this OVERKILL, I am comfortable when I go in a store or restaurant. The disk lock is hard to see when the bike is parked, and will let loose a SHRILL noise if the bike is moved at all.

Hello All. I am Jim from Columbus, Ohio. As a 70-year-old, I really appreciate the pedal assist of e-bikes, and have two (1 Trek, 1 Radmini4). I have had the Radmini for 2 weeks noqw, and have put 120 miles on it. I LOVE the bike. So far it's been MOSTLY on bike paths and streets, with a few short trials off-road. During the summer we vacation in upper Michigan, where I will get to do some SERIOUS trail riding, and I cannot wait!

What I have done with the bike is replace the seat with a Selle SMP, and add reflective tape to cover the orange (sorry, Rad, but I HATE orange). I added an after-market rack on the rear, and am awaiting a Rockbros bar bag, and 2 Mirrycle mirrors. I also received the Suntour seat post with the bike delivery, and highly recommend that.

Happy Trails!

1Eye - I am 5'6", with short legs, and have owned both the Rad Rover and the Radmini now. I LOVED the Rover, and was able to ride successfully being VERY CAREFUL, but I always had the fear of being de-balled in a panic stop. As it happened, it was destroyed in a road accident, and I replaced it with the mini. I LOVE the mini, and have put 120 miles on it in 2 weeks. It is more nimble, and I am MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE being able to get both feet FLAT on the ground. If I was 6' tall, I would undoubtedly ride the Rover, but for my height, I am much happier with the Radmini4. I chose it over the Rover Step-thru due to the folding ability.

I would NOT transport anything as heavy as these Rad bikes on a lightweight rack like that. If you cannot afford a hitch-mounted rack built for heavier bikes, be VERY CERTAIN of the weight capacity of your rack!

Can the Step-thru frame be as firm as the traditional Rover frame? It goes against everything I have always heard and believed about bicycle frames to think that it is.

This is my new Radmini, parked across the river from Columbus, Ohio.

I hadn't thought of that. Thanks!

Does anyone know of a compass that can be used on a bicycle? I expect with all the steel it might be a problem, but it sure would be nice, I have numerous handheld compasses, but it would not be convenient to use one while pedaling. Thanks!

I forgot to add that I live in Columbus, Ohio, for anyone that might want to pick it up.

I have the rack off my Rover that was totaled in an accident (frame and head tube bent). It has one gouge  from that accident, but is otherwise solid, and has the original tail light on it (no extension cord). I'll sell it for $30.00 plus shipping. It does NOT fit my new Radmini4, so it is stick in the garage.

Hi everyone. My name is Jim, I'm retired (70 years old), and live in Columbus, Ohio. I just got my Radmini 4, and took it out for a first ride today. We did 10 miles, and it was WONDERFUL. I previously owned a Rover, but it was destroyed in a road accident. The mini is much better for my 5'6" frame, and much more nimble. I am looking forward to getting up to Michigan on vacation, and running "seasonal" roads, 2-tracks, and forest trails.

Ryan - somewhere I did find the Cow Catcher for sale, but it was about $175.00, and that is ridiculous. If it came down to it, I could have a local metalworking shop CUSTOM make one for that much!

I like the looks of the thing, but it is NOT intended for fat tire bikes. The Rad Rover's tires along would be problematic.

Does anyone have any idea how and where I could purchase this mini frontrack? I found a picture on Pinterest, saying it is Stan's Mercer Bikes bike, but have had no success actually finding the rack ANYWHERE. It would be PERFECT for my Radmini!