Quote from: John Rose on April 12, 2024, 10:06:02 AM
What's the story on that arch thing over the canal, from 02:15 to 02:18?

Hi John - I have been asked previously, I understand that it carries water from the adjacent culvert, although I have also been informed it is a service pipe for electricity. I'll try to get this clarified.  Appreciate the input.  Ride Rad

John - you're not far off of the mark.  The Rear Brake Lever and the Throttle control are basically on top of each other.

Rad asked me to loosen the throttle mechanism screw and rotate it until the cable from it was pointed directly down, vs. crimped against the cable from the brake lever.  I was (very) skeptical, but it actually worked.  No more issue. 

Thanks for chiming in.

What's the story on that arch thing over the canal, from 02:15 to 02:18?

There is another option - CO₂


This is what I carry.


https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-pumps-accessories/bike-pumps/bontrager-pro-flat-pack/p/21794/?colorCode=black


There's many others similar to this one on Amazon at a much lower cost. I believe there's a Pro Bike Tool one that has good reviews and is only about $17 for just the inflator and you just buy the cartridges separately. I bought this one at Trek because I wanted it right then and their store is less than a mile from my house. I used a mini hand pump before I got this.


I think if I was going to buy an electric one now, I would probably go with something like this because it's small/lightweight.


https://www.amazon.com/ROCKBROS-Electric-Portable-Inflator-Aluminium/dp/B0C77398NP/ref=sxin_17_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.1fb53c04-184b-4ac6-8b11-5a846553a04c%3Aamzn1.sym.1fb53c04-184b-4ac6-8b11-5a846553a04c&crid=2XMUBY4O5U0Q9&cv_ct_cx=mini+bike+tire+pump&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.j-L2T6Mx905P8C0D7CUSmIfid1VNdgc694kOAzj_2yQ4KgPAcUi82ln2xcNUtbhnV9K4G5W1okRYp1WLZA-Opg.I2HSZIjdCZVkRAEvBq2SH6EBjIjgvmYZ0z8hxplu6T4&dib_tag=se&keywords=mini+bike+tire+pump&pd_rd_i=B0C77398NP&pd_rd_r=2bd10e37-53f0-4286-aea5-c326363dbafa&pd_rd_w=LY5wx&pd_rd_wg=isOmU&pf_rd_p=1fb53c04-184b-4ac6-8b11-5a846553a04c&pf_rd_r=XWWZMH14N1RCQ4S0GTJ8&qid=1712926144&s=sporting-goods&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=Mini+bike+%2Csporting%2C118&sr=1-28-8e50c834-abaf-4c1d-a9b3-ecee2912e9bc-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1

Hi Folks
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Ride Rad!

I've had this one for a couple of years and it seems very well made.  I've never actually needed it on the road, but bought it after I had to use my little toolkit emergency pump with a 2" stroke to help a lady pump up her fat-tire tube and that wore out my forearm and patience, so got this one.  Due to its rugged construction, it is a little heavy, but on an e-bike who cares?  I carry it, and other stuff, in a handlebar bag in the rear basket that I can flip out of the way:  https://www.radowners.com/index.php/topic,9800.msg24885.html

I just did a pre-season charging on it and it still seems to work perfectly.  One nice feature is that you can set the pressure you want for your particular bike and it'll shut off when it hits that, making it easy to use.  The display is illuminated as well; handy for night work.  You can also use its battery to recharge a cellphone with the included USB cable and it has a built-in LED flashlight function as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZFQJQRV

NEW in the BOX - Large Basket - for Rad Power Bikes

Buy it on Rad Power Bikes website for $119 + shipping + waiting.

This one is in the box. Never removed from the bubble wrap. Has all the parts needed for assembly.

Here it is: https://www.radpowerbikes.com/collections/radrunner-2-electric-utility-bike-accessories/products/large-basket?variant=5061115117599

Please be sure this is the one you want for your particular bike model.

$90 - pick up in North Park area of San Diego, CA

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?

Yes, it just floats there. And of course that was a concern, and the reason why I folded the metal for reinforcement. It's surprisingly stable though. The down tube is maybe 6" away, but I suppose a brace connected to it could be installed. So far, I see no need to.

Does the forward end just float there? It should be easy to fabricate a brace to the down tube.