Even solid state components have a limited life cycle, and if Rad set no limits, then we would always have 'that guy" who leaves his bike plugged in all the time 
Unplugging reduces unnecessary wear on the charger, and also the input port electronics on the battery which is always live.

I plug in after every significant ride, and keep my eye on it so I can unplug when the light goes green. If I'm really tired, I'll wait and plug in just before bed, and unplug in the morning.

Dan B's idea of a timer is great, and I think I have one of those laying about I can use. I could have used it last night, as I came home from 35 miles of aggressive riding, which included using a hand saw to cut through a tree which had fallen across the bike path. I REALLY didn't want to babysit the charger, and a timer would have solved that.

There's a couple of designs that would work well for big e-bikes. The dirt bike ramp posted by Mudder would need little work to make it e-bike friendly, and I'm not sure if it already does this, but it seems like the ramp could slide underneath the bike support on tracks, and lock in place for storage while driving.

The hoist type would also not be difficult: A vertical square tube as the main support with the winch on top, lifting the e-bike support frame off the ground, with a pair of lynch pins locking it into position. I recall seeing a bike carrier that worked for fat bikes, and the tire supports folded when not in use. Using that as a base would be a good starting point.

I know that, electrically speaking, the motor will do 750 watts for extended periods. I have one grade on my route that's a half mile long and 110 feet high, and the RadMini 4 pulls me right up. I also have a short 28% grade, and stay in my seat on the way up.

There's a perception issue because Rad bikes have smooth power delivery, and that's harder to achieve than raw and jerky power delivery. Are there replacement motors that are wired for more torque? Yes, but at the expense of extra weight and battery drain. And while some may place importance on drag racing (I'm a licensed race driver actually), remember that longevity, reduced weigh, and smoothness are also important to some people. The Rad motor gets me up to top speed and holds it there until the battery gives up, and pulls me up every hill I encounter, so I don't mind the refined approach.

I'll probably upgrade mine eventually, but know that won't change the legal speed limit, and I'll still be cruising along at 20 mph like I was before any upgrades. Besides, I've got my modified and lowered 160mph hatchback for "fun" when I need it

Quote from: Gene Pozniakoff on October 05, 2020, 01:24:40 PM
No, I never did change the chainring out. The controller seems to limit my speed to 24.7 mph anyway. I can coast or pedal on PAS 0 above that limit though. I have been as fast as 28 - 29 mph in PAS 0, but once PAS is a 1 - 5, it will limit speed. Oh well! Thanks for asking again.

I didn't know it limited pedaling speed with PAS enabled. That would explains why it feels like you are hitting a wall at the cutoff speed! I've been up to 34 mph, but I had to pedal like a maniac downhill to do it! Guess I was overcoming the motor resistance? I'll have to try it at PAS 0 now, lol.

I found several on Amazon, though you would have to look for ones that do not add thickness to the back of the seat since the passenger seat is almost touching. I don't know the RadRunner seat dimensions, but many of the covers list their dimensions. If you search for "gel bicycle seat cover", it will give you a list.

I can adjust the top speed on my new RadMini 4, and it works properly.

That is definitely an engineering error. They should have welded loops behind that bar to attach the springs.

Paul from lower Michigan, USA. Enjoying the fall colors while exploring with the RadMini 4.
Approaching 700 miles (1126km) on the bike after 6 weeks, and loving it!

Quote from: sc00ter on October 10, 2020, 06:55:55 AM
That's great on the miles! You almost make me wanna buy the upgraded display for my RadRunner so I can keep track of that info as well.

You can use a smartphone app like Map My Ride. The speed display is a bit laggy, but the distance seems to be accurate. I haven't tried others yet, but there's lots of them.

I've been looking for something similar for the RadMini, and found one at Cascade Manufacturing for $23 US. Protects the bundle of wires, controller, and the crank sensor.

Quote from: AzRadtrek on September 19, 2020, 12:08:24 PM
Get 500 in five weeks and your average will still be secure. Glad you are getting out. That is what I love about my rad. No more excuse for not getting out.


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Thanks for the encouragement, and I did get back on track tonight: 608 miles in six weeks. I took a ride in the early afternoon, and had to get back for a meeting. I charged it back up and checked the odometer, and it was at 596, so I went back out after dinner. The bike trail was deserted in the dark, so I blasted it, and at one point almost lost control because I hit some branches going 34mph pedaling hard on a downhill! Had too much speed for the curve, lol. Of course I slowed it way down to 10mph or less for the two couples I did see during the 12 miles, but other than that it was a speed run, averaging 14.8 mph which included stops and sitting at traffic lights to and from the trail.

Quote from: Mobed on October 07, 2020, 07:51:06 PM
Thank you everyone. Great information. I kinda feel like the mini might be a better buy for me. I'm a loser on center storage but rear rack might be all I really need. Thank you. I'm all over the place i know.

Rad makes front and rear racks for the Mini, plus cargo platforms, bags, and baskets that bolt right to the rack and look like mini shark cages 
You can also fit aftermarket racks, and although many of them say they are not compatible with folding bikes, I've been using a rack from West Biking that works very well on my RadMini 4.

Hope this helps!

Quote from: spyder918 on October 05, 2020, 01:59:57 AM
How do you like that C9 seat?  Is it as comfy as all the reviews say?  Any soreness after riding?  I just ordered one myself and hoping it alleviates some of my soreness.

I have the C9 Cruiser Select Airflow, and like it a lot. It felt kinda mushy and weird at first, but I got used to it the first day, and I don't want to go back now.

My experience with similar sealants has never been good. It's never worked successfully for me, except for slowing the leak down as it sputtered the slimy contents all over the place, then the shop often will not fix a tire that has sealant in it. Even if it did work for me, I'd prefer to know I have a hole and just fix it, as opposed to possibly riding around with several holes waiting for the sealant to wear out. It's just an opinion though.

A "few" accessories? Riiiight! You have the same handlebar extension setup as I for your headlight. I bought a camera mount that fits there as well, but I took it off until needed because it looked too cluttered.