OK, if anyone is interested - this is now on EBay here:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/204800779966?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=dzh1e2NKQ3C&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Quote from: inoxa on May 18, 2024, 06:54:18 AMwhy not use extensions? they are available.

Using the shorter step through controller is not a good idea for the high step because besides the risk of having more loose connections in the power cable if one adds an extension to them, having more connectors will also cause more resistance in the power cable than if only using a uncut full length cable.  Additionally, the ends of the shorter cables of the step-through model controller will stop partway down the battery downtube which means the thick power cable connector will stick up in the battery tray channel higher and causes the metal plate that sits under the battery to bend upwards. this causes the battery to lift slightly up and makes it hard to lock the battery in.

Although it works the same as the right controller, if one has a high step Rover 6 +, I would not recommend getting the ST (step through) model controller.

So today I had a little freak accident. I was riding my bike and rode over what looks like a chainlink fence wire. Somehow, inexplicably, it kicked up and wrapped itself around a couple spokes and the rear cassette. Of course it stopped the bike in its tracks, like a hard stop. I figured I would unwrap the wire and would be back on the road. No such luck. The motor did not come back on and the display also did not work. I replaced the two 30a fuses figuring the extreme resistance on the motor may have fried the fuses. Still no luck. I dont see any wire damage going to the controls. Anyone have a clue on what I should do next. Bike is out of warranty.

We like to stay at the Capilano River RV park just by the Lions Gate bridge. There are other places that are better in terms of looks, sites and services offered but this is really close to the city on the North side. Pricey, but convenient. No WIFI to speak of at the site, no Cable TV, close quarters, a few very long termers but they are not the junk piles you see in the states. There is a road not to far away that has roadsides that are also neat and clean, unlike in major US cities.

I'd love to purchase it... or pay for shipping. I just bought a used 2018.

How solid is that rear rack? To me it looks pretty precarious perched there with no braces to the seat tube. (Just from looking at Rad's photos of it.)

Quote from: Lucius on May 19, 2024, 07:23:12 PM... I've put some clear 3M on some places, but keep finding new contact points. ...

3M makes an awful lot of different products. What is "clear 3M"?

Was out riding today and suddenly realized I had no rear brake. How do I correct?

Quote from: Lucius on May 19, 2024, 07:23:12 PMTo Be Improved:

• Not necessarily a fault of the bike, but I can't use the large rear basket because it hits my tailbone.  That got returned right away.

Rotate the rear basket 90 degrees and that will solve your problem.  But honestly the large one is too big for most grocery trips.  I can get nearly everything in on the smaller one. [/list]

Quote from: seand1109 on May 14, 2024, 10:16:39 PMI am back with an update... not a single question at the border about the bikes on the back and no one cared. the bike trails around Vancouver were great. I highly recommend traveling thru the city, downtown, on e-bike just because you will beat the traffic and won't spend money on parking.

I'm glad you've enjoyed your visit. I looked at the bike map of Metro Vancouver and I am glad that it looked more cyclist friendly. It wasn't like that in my days. https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/rider-guide/cycling/2021-cycling-maps/tl-cyclerouteseastwest_v2021web.pdf

You are right about the benefits of e-bikes regarding traffic. I have witnessed those roads turning into parking lots in certain hours of the day.

Did you do the Walmart thing or did you find a proper place to park your MoHo?

After living with my Radster Trail for three weeks (125 miles) now, I can confidently say that it was a great purchase for me.  I'm trying to cut down on driving my SUV that gets 20 mpg and save myself about $6/day.  Door to door in the car is 16 minutes and that time is doubled to 32 minutes when riding the Radster Trail.  I have a Lectric One that's supposed to be here before the end of the month and that will become my designated commuter while the Radster Trail becomes the "fun" bike in the house.

Usage: Riding around the neighborhood and nearby gravel roads; commute to work (10.5 miles each way)

Strengths:

• The large bike has great ergonomics for me, a 6'1 guy weighing 250 lbs.
• My partner, who is 5'7', will fit on the bike as well comfortably.
• The contact points are all comfortable.
• The rear turn signals are visible to motorists.
• Tires grip well on the road and gravel trails.  There are a few gravel patches on my commute to work and I can ride through them without fear of traction breaking.
• The build quality is really nice!  I like the color, the welds are solid, and I've heard no creaking or squeaks to date.
• On my commute, there is an incline and the bike handles it well.  I drop the gearing down and can easily maintain 12 mph up a 10 percent grade.
• Level surfaces are cake.  It's easy to maintain 24 mph and not feel like you're working too hard.

To Be Improved:

• Not necessarily a fault of the bike, but I can't use the large rear basket because it hits my tailbone.  There's no way that it will with length-wise unless you're 6'3"+ and can get the seat above the basket.  Putting it width-wise was how it hit my tailbone.  It fits secure when tightened down, but I just wish that it could be pushed back about two inches.  That got returned right away.
• Seat post keep slipping down about an inch every 10 miles.  It's a quick adjust, but I wish it stayed in place.  I've bought some carbon fiber assembly gel to apply and hopefully that resolves the issue.
• A couple of days ago I got a flat tire.  Could be a one-off event, but it always makes me nervous when I have a new bike or motorcycle and I get a flat tire within the first hundred miles.  I put some flat-out in the tire and have been solid for the past 20 miles.
• The front mudguard is usless.  I would not want to use this as a commuter or transport and hope to arrive somewhere clean if it's wet outside.
• As a bike meant for uneven surfaces, the chain bounces up and down, leaving gunk on the pretty green surface.  I've put some clear 3M protector on some places, but keep finding new contact points.  A simple rubber or silicone chainstay protector should be included with the bike.
• Front turn signals on a bicycle would be a great addition given that I'm sharing the road with cars and make four left turns on the way in to work.

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