![]() ![]() Yes, that's an expensive move but realistically the right thing to do. I personally think that Rad Power Bikes should replace all batteries still under warranty for free, and give a pro-rated discount to all batteries out of warranty based on age. That said, the situation is analogous to old Kryptonite locks being opened with a BIC pen - and Kryptonite replaced all their U-locks if you made a warranty claim. Granted it's a bad idea to leave your bike parked unattended with battery attached since the battery is, even with the lock, pretty easy to steal. ![]() The fact that a blank Honda X84 / HD-74 motorcycle key that you can get for $1 at the local hardware store can be used to steal any battery from any Rad Power Bike is downright criminal. I'm looking at attaching pegs at the rear axle, where they're much lower. It's so high up on the rear rack that any adult passenger has to bend their knees A LOT and keep their legs in an uncomfortable position. I think the headlight circuit in the controller is a major weak spot.ħ. The tail light is awful, even with the flash option and even with the increased brightness when braking. The "upgraded" headlight from RAD is worse than the original, with an extremely narrow beam that provides no side visibility, and even worse for traffic from the side to see you. The headlight is for you to be seen only (not illuminate the road much) and sadly there's no flash option. I believe in running lights day and night. Thankfully the seat post is a standard size, so I just transplantrf my seat/post from another bike.Ħ. Balloon tires at lower inflation pressures only help a little, and the trade-off is increased risk of picking up debris that causes a flat. It's designed to "blend in" with the passenger seat (if you get one), which is foolish because you can't get any leg extension at all when the seat is that low. It's hard, poorly contoured, and impossible to replace without replacing the seat post at the same time. Terrible that it's not included in the Radrunner Plus, but if you're going to be using this bike for utility, the double leg is going to help with stability while you're loading all the stuff on the racks, etc.ĥ. Reminds me of the banana seat bikes that I had as a kid.Ĥ. Very comfortable for those with back problems. On this 23-mile loop, I started on a full battery and rode the entire time with lights on, and when finished, battery voltage was 47.8 volts (still ~57% full).ģ. I'm sure a controller/display upgrade would be a lot of fun, and I'd likely recommend it if you routinely carry an adult in the back. On the flats, I was on assist 2 and on the hills I used assist 3 or 4. I weigh 178 pounds and just did a 23-mile loop around San Francisco with total 1,499 elevation gain (see photo 1). I use the throttle for about 2 seconds to help startup the bike. Difficult to lift into the back of my minivan, or onto a bike rack.Ģ. The minus is, of course, weight so it's not a sharp handler and doesn't stop on a dime. ![]() The rack can easily handle an adult in the back. Tough and strong all around, and the forest green color reinforces the image of a classic Jeep. To clarify, this is not first my e-bike and I've been riding for 40 years on San Francisco hills.ġ. I have a brand new forest green Radrunner 1 and here are my first impressions. ![]()
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