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Messages - Boatinbear

#1
RadWagon / Re: january ship date for ragwagon 4?
January 29, 2021, 08:54:15 AM
Looks nice.   First pic I seen before assembly.  Let us know how it does in the snow if you try it. 

Talked to Rad the other day and they think March or April at the soonest now for my order.    :(   At least the wait is not the main summer riding season.
#2
Saw this article.   Has a Radwagon in the picture and talks about using it in winter months.   I thought it was good. 

Treehugger Voices
Yes, You Can Ride an E-Bike All Winter Long

https://www.treehugger.com/you-can-ride-e-bike-all-winter-5095699
#3
RadWagon / Re: Pannier bags
January 11, 2021, 06:52:59 AM
Quote from: ErichN on January 09, 2021, 07:15:52 AM
Happy New Year.   I have one deck pad on front of rack for daughter, and I got this double pannier bag: https://amzn.to/3vQhEu3

It fits perfectly and let's me commute 14 miles round trip without any issues!  Highly recommend.

Looks like you could almost fit another set of those forward of the set you have now if you wanted to?   I was kicking around that idea to get more storage when shopping (4 smaller bags like what you have here vs 2 larger bags like what Rad offers for the Radwagon.)   I think you have a Radwagon 3?   I wonder if the width of the rack is the same on the Radwagon 4?   I do like those bags that straddle over the rack but was concerned that the rack might be wider than the bags are set up for.   Thx
#4
RadWagon / Re: Off Road Use
January 11, 2021, 06:45:20 AM
Quote from: sclifrickson on January 09, 2021, 03:47:30 PM
I could be wrong, but right now I believe the only tire available for the Radwagon 4 is the semi-slick that's stock, which is not a great choice for anything off of dry asphalt.  I'm hoping Rad offers something knobbier soon.  Would love something like a Kenda Smallblock 8, although at the Radwagon's 3" width, it'd be more like a Smallblock 16.


I am hoping that other companies start using the 22" size more too.  If they do then there is a better chance of other types of tires available.   Kind of wondering though if it is really going to be that big of a deal for casual riding.   I see road bikes on gravel roads and rails to trails paths as well.   Some of those trails are dirt, gravel or crushed limestone.   In mud or wet conditions it will be worse with smoother tire on the Radwagon 4 but it is rare that I am riding in a lot of wet/muddy conditions.  I think the 3" width might help too.   I guess we will see.   I was hoping that others have tried this with the Radwagon 4 but then again maybe there is not that many out there yet.  Thx
#5
RadWagon / Tannus Armour tire insert for Radwagon 4
January 02, 2021, 05:12:19 AM

I touched base with Tannus to see if they plan on offering a new tire insert size for the Radwagon 4.   I was pleased to hear that they are working with Rad on this right now.   I was also pleased to hear that they have a size that will work today.   It requires a different size tube but you can find that size on Amazon.   The reply to my email is below.   Here is a link to that product he is talking about.  Sounds like Rad might offer this direct in a few months
https://tannusamerica.com/collections/mountain/products/tannus-armour?variant=15335268483107

BTW I did inquire that he was indeed talking about the new 22" x 3" tires and not the previous 24" size.   He did confirm that he is talking about the new 22" tires

---------------email reply-----------------------
We are actually working with Rad Power Bikes on this size right now.  We have a 24x1.95-2.5 that fits perfectly in this size. You will need to buy a new tube 22x1.75-2.3 should work fine for your needs (we don't sell this size on our site but you can get it on Amazon). Please let me know if you have any other questions.

All the best!

Dave Ballard
Tannus America
dave@tannusamerica.com
www.RideTannus.com
#6
General Chat / Re: Battery lock
January 01, 2021, 12:26:33 PM
Quote from: 1Eye on July 23, 2020, 08:04:38 AM
Just to add to this. I recently saw a YouTube video from Bolton bikes that was talking about bike locks and oddly enough he also talked about how batteries are stolen and specifically pointed out that on RAD bikes (a couple models were tried) that he was able to simply use a key blank and unlock the battery but also to turn on the bike.

Yep, I saw that too.   I think he said that he heard that so he tried it and it worked on the few he tried so far.   At the price of the battery I think I will bring mine in with me when I park it.   
#7
RadWagon / Pannier bags
January 01, 2021, 12:11:26 PM
Just wondering what others are using for pannier bags/storage baskets etc on the Radwagon.   
#8
RadWagon / Off Road Use
January 01, 2021, 12:02:40 PM
Just wondering if anyone has used the Radwagon off road.   The Radwagon 4 has bigger tires but more of an on road tire.   Most of my riding is going to be paved streets.   Some roads are dirt/gravel.  I also am going to do some trails.  Is going to a street (non knobby) tire going to make that big of a difference?  Coming from a 29er mountain bike but I don't do mountain bike trail much at all.   I use it more of a commuter. 
#9
RadWagon / Re: january ship date for ragwagon 4?
December 30, 2020, 12:13:34 PM
Ordered the black Radwagon 4 which states February on the website.  Must be a different shipment from the other colors? 

First ebike for me.  Taking a chance on this as I have not test drove one yet.   Fingers crossed. 
#10
General Chat / Re: Bike Lock
December 30, 2020, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: Ryan on June 18, 2019, 07:16:51 PM

I've seen some folks attach it to their rear racks as well and you could secure it with some velcro. We typically just put our lock in a crate or in our backpack though we have a Rad Wagon. I've been really happy with this lock: https://amzn.to/2IpZngv


Hi Ryan.  That lock seems like a great deal.  First thing I think of is how good can it be for that price.    How do think this lock stack up against the other locks?    I do see that any lock can be cut so maybe what you have is enough?   Thx
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