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Messages - Naranja_CT5+

#16
I have used the Ryobi before and I liked it, but perhaps for home use.
Thanks to both of you for the suggestions.
#17
General Chat / Re: Forum upgrade (Finally!)
April 15, 2024, 04:46:38 PM
Quote from: ericwn on April 15, 2024, 02:46:27 PM
Quote from: Naranja_CT5+ on April 14, 2024, 11:04:18 AM
Quote from: ericwn on April 14, 2024, 06:24:00 AMTapatalk cannot find the forum anymore. Can you please make this work as usual again?
A quick Google implies the problem is with Tapatalk not Simple Machines.
A quick sharing of information rather than assumptions and a reply with attitude would have helped make this a friendlier conversation.
It worked until recently pretty well for me and conincided with changes to the forum. I am all ears for solutions though, if you have one, be my guest.
Poor choice of words on my part. I just meant that when I did a quick Google. It implied that the problem was with the Tapatalk app and not in the forum part. My bad if I sounded rude, it wasn't my intention.
#18
General Chat / Re: Forum upgrade (Finally!)
April 14, 2024, 11:04:18 AM
Quote from: ericwn on April 14, 2024, 06:24:00 AMTapatalk cannot find the forum anymore. Can you please make this work as usual again?
A quick Google implies the problem is with Tapatalk not Simple Machines.
#19
General Chat / Re: Forum upgrade (Finally!)
April 13, 2024, 02:43:43 PM
I appreciate your work.
#20
I have a couple of foot pumps at home plus a 12v car inflator. I was thinking of the one I carry with me on the road. I saw deal at Amazon for $50 bucks for electric. But I don?t know their quality.

On the other hand I can probably get a more reliable hand pump with gauge for the same price.
One thing I have to keep in check are the accessories that I add to the bike. Electric pumps are heavier than hand pumps.

Opinions?
#21
General Chat / Re: Helmet
April 10, 2024, 10:18:41 PM
When it comes to helmet laws, it doesn?t have to make sense. It?s politics.

I have no experience with it but you can download a walkie-talkie apps on your smartphones. It uses wifi or Bluetooth no need for internet.
#22
General Chat / Re: Support Wheels
April 10, 2024, 02:53:11 AM
Quote from: Rosie Arzate on April 01, 2024, 02:05:07 PM
I don't mind looking ridiculous for using training wheels. I just want to ride with my kids safely.
We kind of did not answer your real question.

I found this https://www.fatwheels.com/Adult-FATWHEELS-Training-Wheels-p/fw-adult.htm

They did say not recommended for e-bikes but they also said if you use an eBike. Do not exceed 6 to 10 mph. you may want to give them a call to see if there is a solution that will fit your wagon.
#23
It seemed you might have a problem accessing the zipper once the rear basket is full of stuff. Which can easily be fix by changing the orientation around.
#24
General Chat / Re: Support Wheels
April 04, 2024, 04:06:03 AM
Quote from: Rosie Arzate on April 03, 2024, 12:42:27 PM
I can not reach the road with both feet at the same time.  =(
This concerns me because of your passenger.

To be honest I also consider myself a height challenged person. When I see motorcyclist waiting for a green light. I see them with both their feet on the ground. I have always thought of this as bad form. You only need your right leg to balance yourself in your bike. In my novice days I bought myself a a motorcycle too tall for me. When I am in a stop light I had to lean the bike so much so the I can touch the ground. The accelerator would always right myself up.

Have you considered asking someone to adjust your seat and handlebars to suit your height? That?s what I did for my City5+. It made a difference. It?s still feel tall even though it?s already in the lowest settings but since I haven?t even ridden mine in the street?s yet. I still have to make final adjustments.

Lastly, have you seen the caboose? Might be a good accessory for riders with small passenger.
#25
General Chat / Re: Support Wheels
April 02, 2024, 02:14:43 AM
The way I would approach this is what John said more practice. Ride more alone until you are comfortable riding in low speed. Balance is nothing when you are going fast because your momentum/inertia are doing all the work for you. I remember taking my motorcycle license exam. I had to perform figure 8 and riding in straight line as slow as possible. I found that making myself tall on the bike made it easier to complete the test. I may not be explaining it well but in my opinion the key is finding your centre of gravity. Having passenger screws that up too.

Again as John Rose said, try riding with a bag filled with heavy objects and place it where your kid would be sitting and practice riding slow to a point where you are almost losing your balance then apply a little speed to correct yourself. 

By the way there are 3 wheeled e-bikes and trikes out there but I don?t think that?s the answer. https://riderungu.com/
#26
General Chat / Re: RAD CITY 5+ HANDLEBARS
March 24, 2024, 07:15:51 AM
I agree with the last poster. It looked pretty straightforward. The only thing I question is how easy it is to remove and reinstall the grips.

Secondly, it?s interesting you brought up standup pedalling. Is that possible on pedal assist? I thought one of the reasons people get an e-bike is to eliminate hard pedalling.
#28
Quote from: Pugsly85 on January 29, 2024, 04:18:00 PM
Spoke broke.

You used the word singular. Can't you just go to any bike shop and ask them to repair the damaged spoke? Probably the cheapest solution.

But to be fair to you, you're other post mentioned a wreck so is that why you are looking for a replacement rim/tire?
You also did not mention if you have reached out to RAD customer service? I'm sure they are the best one to give you the answers to your inquiries.
They are slow as snail mail but they do reply back.
#29
Something is causing that resistance. Find a way to lift the wheel and spin it slowly to locate the odd sound/resistance.
#30
RadCity / Re: Battery care in Winter
March 03, 2024, 05:44:19 PM
Ever since I took a spill riding on wet leaves. I am now a fair weather rider. I am not taking the bike out until I see asphalt on the road.
I wish I was back in Vancouver. I would like to do the Vancouver Island / Sunshine Coast loop on an e-bike.
So many places in BC that I have taken for granted. Now I missed them all.