Happy it arrived early....as I mentioned the 23" gives you a bit extra in length just in case a rack is a bit long...
For my Ibera rack it was perfect.  Now, I would like to get the optional front bike light but that puppy has been out of stock since July and I check twice a day and either I missed an opportunity or they are just not available. 

George

Thanks very much, good to know......

As I mentioned, there is no need to use the spacer on a Rover.  You are only using four screws to bolt to the bike, two of which come from the brake bracket, two from Ibera. I used lock-tight sparingly just because I have it in my tool box. 

Jb,

I did not use the spacer.  I believe the bolts provided with the rack are of good quality although I have no intention of loading this rack down with any serious weight. It's just there to carry a pump, tube, my binoculars and a few tools in a bag.  The screws do not stick out to any significant degree at all.  I think the Topeka rack got ripped on Amazon for cheap screws but I was happy to use just two screws that Ibera provided.  On the arms from the brake housing I just reused the RAD screws. 

A couple of threads back you can view the photos I posted and that should give you an idea of what I am talking about. 

George

Don't you wish your Rad had been delivered that quick.... did you get the break extension?

George

Jb,

The 23 (60cm) is the way to go. I guess you could use the 15, using the existing Rad cable plus the 15 from Bolton but it seems to me that would be a tight fit.  I guess that might depend on what rack you get and what size it is.

On Amazon iI see its 18 Nov-10 Dec delivery with a 2–5 Nov "Fastest Delivery."  That still is a long wait. I guess I must have just gotten lucky not that that happens often.....

George

Quote from: jbfoster on September 24, 2020, 02:48:17 PM

Quote from: Jr Samples on September 23, 2020, 09:16:46 PM
@George3

Thank you.!

I would greatly appreciate photos of the install. How long did you have to wait to get the extender cable?

Thanks again. 

I ordered my cable September 18th. Amazon says delivery will be Nov 12th to Dec 2nd.

Jim

WoW..... that is awhile.  Try Bolton bikes, they have one for the Rad at $ 15.00 just remember to order the blue, 4-pin one for the Rad....

https://boltonebikes.com/collections/electrical-accessories/products/sondors-lcd-extension-cable

George

Quote from: Jr Samples on September 23, 2020, 09:16:46 PM
@George3

Thank you.!

I would greatly appreciate photos of the install. How long did you have to wait to get the extender cable?

Thanks again. 

Here are two more....

Quote from: Jr Samples on September 23, 2020, 09:16:46 PM
@George3

Thank you.!

I would greatly appreciate photos of the install. How long did you have to wait to get the extender cable?

Thanks again. 

Jr,

Here are two photos.... George

Quote from: Bob Rivera on September 23, 2020, 10:15:52 PM
Thank You George. A picture would be great.
Bob

Bob,

Here are two photos.  After several attempts I have managed to reduce the size of the photo so the system can accept them... if you need more, send me a PM with your email and I will send you some more.

George

Jr,

I will post some pictures here tomorrow....

Both the extender and the rack arrived at the same time.  Took about 8 days but UPS was delayed a bit due to the hurricane between Texas and Louisiana.  The items were mailed from Florida. 

George

Quote from: SoCoRuss on September 21, 2020, 12:52:27 PM
I got my 2 bikes but have been waiting for over 2 months now for Rad to get the rear racks back in. I've about had my fill waiting. Has anyone found better rear racks for their Rovers? I'm not interested in the Topeaks with quick rack . I'm not changing other gear to match their track design.

I just posted this in another thread but thought I would also do it here as I am extremely satisfied with a rear rack I just installed and saw your comments.....

I have a Rover 5 and just got tired of waiting for the rear rack to be available.  I bought and just received today a Ibera bike rack from Amazon and am super delighted with it.  Easy to install, I really like the looks and how it fits, it's construction and I particularly liked the price, $38.00.  You also have to buy an extension for the brake light and then mount the Rad rear light to the rack.  Took me all of about fifteen minutes.  If you want, I can take some photos of it tomorrow so you can see how it's mounted on the RAD.  The links are below.....

Bike rack

https://amzn.to/3j7xvOc

Extension

https://amzn.to/3ia2jfQ

Be sure to order the blue color, (4 pin) with a 60cm/600mm length.... you will have about four inches to play with depending how you route it.

George

Quote from: Bob Rivera on September 23, 2020, 10:39:18 AM
I'm new to Rad. Have they always had this problem with accesories being out of stock? I'm on the emai notification list for a Rover rear rack and got no notifications that the rear racks were in stock. I found out through the forum. When I checked, out of stock again.  Seems like you almost have to check the web site every day or miss the boat.

I have a Rover 5 and just got tired of waiting for the rear rack to be available.  I bought and just received today a Ibera bike rack from Amazon and am super delighted with it.  Easy to install, I really like the looks and how it fits, it's construction and I particularly liked the price, $38.00.  You also have to buy an extension for the brake light and then mount the Rad rear light to the rack.  Took me all of about fifteen minutes.  If you want, I can take some photos of it tomorrow so you can see how it's mounted on the RAD.  The links are below.....

Bike rack

https://amzn.to/3l2ZsqT

Extension

https://amzn.to/30lLgBH

Be sure to order the blue color, (4 pin) with a 60cm/600mm length.... you will have about four inches to play with depending how you route it.

George

My Rover 5 was delivered today, exactly 54 days after it was ordered.  All parts are there, box is not too bad, that is no major holes or damage.  Am waiting till after lunch to put it together and I hope to have a ride before dinner. 

I will be having a sale on used zip ties so stay tuned.......

George

Great..!!!