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Messages - Gene Pozniakoff

#16
Rad Modifications / Re: Rover rear rack
August 01, 2020, 07:23:20 AM
Rad Rover Rack came yesterday! Nice, strong and well built. Extension cable came with it!
#17
Rad Modifications / Re: Chainring size and top speed
August 01, 2020, 07:21:56 AM
The 130 BCD 44 tooth chainring I received yesterday is too small! Must be a 140 BCD 44 tooth chainring! Time to return and order it! Oops!
#18
General Chat / Re: ebike speed when pedaling
August 01, 2020, 07:19:50 AM
Received the 130 BCD 44 tooth chainring yesterday. Oops! Wrong size! The 130 is too small of a diameter. Must be a 140 BCD 44 tooth chainring. So, return and purchase the next attempt!
#19
My Rad Rover hasn't shipped yet. I do love my Rad City though. Her ST is cool, comfortable and easy to ride, but I like my City better. Still, cannot wait for the Rover to arrive. I'm going to try some light mountain biking trails with the Rover. I'll start off with Grotepeter Trail in Castlewood State Park and see how she does! I'll keep ya updated.
#20
General Chat / Rad City ST.....Very Nice Ride!
July 29, 2020, 06:21:18 AM
Last night I took the wife's Rad City ST for a jaunt. Wow! This is a very different ride from my Rad City High step. It is nimble, smooth, fast and sitting more upright, it is very, very enjoyable. I felt like the Wicked Witch from The wizard of Oz riding it! I did 6 miles w/ average speed 16.7 mph and had a great time.
Just another example of how great Rad Power Bikes are! Now, I just can't wait until my Rad Rover 5 arrives!  HeeHee  8)
#21
General Chat / Re: ebike speed when pedaling
July 29, 2020, 06:14:39 AM
I own two Rad City, one ST and my High Step. Trying to slow my cadence in top gear (7) and also increase the top speed a bit. Right now, the motor is limiting me to 24.6 mph in PAS 1, before it kicks in and starts to slow my cadence down with some resistance. I ordered a 130BCD-5 bolt 44 tooth chainring. Hopefully I will be able to maintain cadence in 7th gear while giving me a small boost on top speed. Stock chainring is a 42 tooth. Has anyone ever tried this approach?
#22
We had a similar problem with our Rad City. Derailleur needs adjustment. A local bike shop should be able to do this in 2 minutes or less.  And, a LBS with good service is a benefit for all Rad owners!
#23
Rad Modifications / Re: Rover rear rack
July 25, 2020, 07:33:14 AM
Rad e mailed my yesterday, 7/24/2020. The Rad Rover Rear Racks are in! Get you while they are in stock! Comes with the tail light extension that some racks don't!
#24
Rad Modifications / Chainring size and top speed
July 25, 2020, 07:27:18 AM
My 2020 Rad City has a stock 42 tooth chainring. I find myself using 6th & 7th gear predominately, and sometimes spinning too fast. Top speed w/ PAS seems to be about 24.8 - 25.3 mph. And yes, the controller limiter has been set to 40 kph.
Yesterday on my 12 mile commute, I reached a top speed of 28.9 mph. I'm sure I was going downhill and pedaling my ass off! I do feel the motor holding me back at about 23.5 - 24.5 mph, and I can pedal through it, or just coast and sometimes use Regen.
Today I saw a YouTube video on upgrading the chainring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbMzksYRdDQ
The guy increased to a wide/narrow BCD 104-46 tooth chainring. He said this increased his top speed. It looked to my like the chain was just a bit short for my likes.
I looked on Amazon and ordered a BCD 104-44 tooth chainring. Hopefully this will give me a few more mph, but most importantly, it will allow me to utilize 5th or maybe even 4th gear a bit more. It looks to be a good quality product for about $30.
https://amzn.to/333s4um ;D
Has anyone tried this approach? What do you think?
#25
Well, guess I'm obsessed! Have two Rad City bikes, one ST and my reg. frame. Both 2020 models.
So today, for my birthday in late August, I ordered a Rad Rover. Should ship in September. got the Medical Personnel Discount! Best deal going! WooHoo!
#26
Rad Modifications / Re: Rad City Regeneration Query
June 27, 2020, 01:28:31 PM
Try backing the pads out 1 or 2 clicks. My regen initiates at 1/3 pull front and 1/2 pull rear brake. Micro adjust cable with barrel adjustor. I use it often, and can gain a bar, sometimes two. Btw, did 29 miles today, pas 2, flat gravel, only used one bar of battery. Best of luck.
#27
General Chat / Re: Looking for first e-bike
June 27, 2020, 01:19:08 PM
Good morning. Did 29 miles today, all gravel ride along the Missouri River
#28
The wife's Rad City ST had loose spokes rear wheel. Made a horrible creaking with my 260 lbs on it, less for her 170 lb frame, but still noticeable!
Use a small crescent wrench to tighten. My spoke wrench from Mtn. biking days did not fit properly and I was afraid I'd strip the spoke nipples. Checked her front and it was much better. Checked my Rad City Std. and gave a snug up to all rear spokes too. The front wheel of both bikes seemed to be much better constructed.
Ah, Quiet at last! Time to ride!
#29
General Chat / Re: RAD City Standard. First E bike.
June 20, 2020, 12:19:36 PM
Yep, did exactly as it should! Went for 15 miles after spoke tightening! Really fast and smooth ride. Shifted nicely, but will need a tune up soon! It's hot in the Lou and cables will stretch.
#30
General Chat / RAD City Standard. First E bike.
June 20, 2020, 07:54:46 AM
In May 2020 we ordered two Rad City bikes, one ST white and my Rad City Std in grey. Yesterday mine arrived. The wife's ST came last week. Put hers together. She test rode it, but no real rides for hers yet!
Anyway, put mine all together last night. Test ride had issues with gear "hunting" for proper gear. Tried screw and turn style adjustments without success. Checked cables for kinks, tightness etc.
This Am test ride had similar issue. Turned it over on the trail.  Tried micro screw adjustments again. No luck. Tried moving the derailleur by hand. No luck, but the "Ah Ha" moment arrived! The derailleur could not move laterally enough to engage the last two cog sets!  Well, big strong Geno and a long screwdriver fixed that problem! Bent the derailleur guard out and Viola'! Problem fixed! Wow, nice and easy shifting now! And is this thing FAST! In 7th gear, level 5 this thing cruises at a remarkable clip! So Happy!
I am amazed at the quality of this bike. Thank You Rad for designing this competent and fun city bike!