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Messages - Gray Beard

#1
RadCity / Re: integrated battery shorted
December 12, 2022, 03:29:42 PM
What would probably be best for Rad, is to move the key to the other side of the frame in their next reiteration.
#2
RadRover / Re: Source for RR6+ battery connector?
December 04, 2022, 09:20:32 AM
Try calling Rad customer service, they could possible sell you one.
#3
Rad Modifications / Re: Suntour SP12 NCX seat post
November 09, 2022, 04:17:23 PM
Per the Rad website accessory page for the Suntour SP12:  "Using this seatpost will raise the minimum seat height on all ebikes by approximately 4 inches."
#4
Service & Repair / Re: New Rear wheel/motor install
September 19, 2022, 06:48:22 AM
Velofix is a mobile bike repair/service company.  You can go to their website to see if they work in your area.  Rad honors their work and has them perform warranty work for their customers (ie: you).  Rad had sent me a new derailleur that was damaged in shipping of my new RadCity 5+ and Velofix swapped it out and took care of the claim with Rad.  You need to contact Rad and ask for a service ticket for the work needed.   
#5
RadCity / Re: Stem Riser for Radcity 5+
September 10, 2022, 06:29:20 PM
I've answered my own question.  Should anyone be interested this Satori stem riser worked very well.
https://amzn.to/3r04tFS
#6
RadCity / Stem Riser for Radcity 5+
September 08, 2022, 04:04:50 PM
Question, has anyone successfully used a stem riser on their Radcity 5 Plus?  And if you had which one did you go with?  So far the ones I seen wouldn't work with the Radcity 5 setup, the Rad Rover 6 is a much simpler design and easier to raise.  I have the step through model and already have the Suntour seat post to give me full leg extension.  But, would prefer to have the more angle to the handle bar mount verses having it almost straight up to gain the height.
Thanks, Chris
#7
RadCity / Re: Key Cylinder Mounting Plate Cracked
September 03, 2022, 05:37:18 PM
That's exactly what I plan on doing.  I'm a firm believer in blue loctite.  LOL, I used to have a Harley Davidson and loctite was a must!
#8
RadCity / Re: Key Cylinder Mounting Plate Cracked
September 02, 2022, 05:33:34 PM
I too am paranoid about pulling the battery to charge the batteries in both my wife's and mine.  After seeing the construction of the lock core plate or enclosure it doesn't instill confidence that this could take a lot of battery removals and installs before breaking again.  That's why in another thread I wanted to poll how many people choose to leave the battery mounted to the bike to charge verse removing it. 
#9
RadCity / Battery Charging Preference
September 01, 2022, 06:35:26 PM
Just curious to see how you charge the battery.
#10
RadCity / Re: Key Cylinder Mounting Plate Cracked
August 30, 2022, 09:27:36 AM
Called Rad customer support this morning.  Just requested some pictures to which I provided.  Two new brackets with new lock cylinders, keys are on their way.  I'm a happy camper.  ;)
#11
RadCity / Re: Key Cylinder Mounting Plate Cracked
August 29, 2022, 06:00:30 PM
2nd picture didn't attach to original post
#12
RadCity / Key Cylinder Mounting Plate Cracked
August 29, 2022, 05:59:08 PM
Recently purchase (2) Radcity 5 Plus ST in mid July.  Only have a 100 miles on them so far and took the batteries out for their 2nd charging.  The plate that holds the key cylinder and battery fell apart on my wife's bike and checked mine and it is cracked also. Going to be contacting CS tomorrow.  Has anyone else had this issue?  Seems like there is either a bad patch of mounting plates or they are over torquing at assembly.  Attached are pic of the on in pieces from her bike and the one in mine that is still together but cracked.  I don't slam the battery when inserting just push the top till it clicks.
#13
Rad Modifications / Re: Stem extension
August 22, 2022, 05:25:33 PM
Quote from: slayrider on August 17, 2022, 09:22:50 AM
Quote from: Brentj on January 24, 2021, 05:54:57 AM
I ended up using just a straight stem extender

Me too..thanks


Can I ask which one you went with?  Thanks,
#14
RadCity / Re: Soft rear brake on new RadCity 5+
August 21, 2022, 05:52:19 AM
GAF go to Velofix.com and see if they are in your area.  They are a mobile bike repair service that RAD will have work on their bikes.  I had warranty work done on my derailleur by Velofix with no cost to me.   Highly recommend them. 
Good luck. Chris
#15
RadCity / Re: Thinking of water bottles
July 29, 2022, 07:10:47 PM
This may present some options: https://amzn.to/3Jgxky5
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