So I just got my new RadWagon a few days ago. Not too hard to assemble, though I don't have a torque wrench. Had to remove the rear brake caliper to adjust since the wheel wasn't spinning freely.
For security, I've picked up a disc brake lock and a cable lock, both of which are alarmed. I'm figuring the disc brake lock will be most effective on the rear wheel, though it's a little harder to attach. But maybe I should put it on the front wheel, since that's easier to steal? We all know that a determined thief can probably steal any bike they want but I'm thinking with the double locks and alarms, even if someone cuts the cable, they won't be able to ride the bike away and if they tried to pick it up and put it in a truck the noise from the two different alarms would serve as a deterrent, even in downtown San Francisco. Any thoughts on that?
I'm probably going to order a basket for the bike, but right now, I like the setup with the double pannier at the back of the rear rack, which leaves me enough room to also put one bag of groceries on either side (with a bungee to secure them) resting on the running boards. It also leaves room for a padded seat in the front of the rack. If I order the small basket, does anyone know if that can be attached to the rear half of the rear rack, leaving room for the seat pad, or does it have to be centered on the rack? If I had to, I could put the small basket on the front, but then I'd have to also order the front rack and also move the light, neither of which I'd rather do.
Appreciate your thoughts.