Our Sena helmets arrived on Monday and we were able to try them out yesterday. Just what I was looking for and better. They work so good and are comfortable. It took a little trial and error to figure out how to set up and use them following the directions but all is good. Thanks for the recommendation. 

Quote from: BeachWagon on May 06, 2023, 10:46:16 AM
Rather than focusing on "upgrades," I think it is more important to be a good citizen on whatever you ride. Give pedestrians a wide berth. Mostly follow the laws, and be a good rider on the road. When you can, get over to allow cars to pass you. Don't cut people off. Don't ride the wrong way at high speed. If you're going to ride the sidewalks for safety give way to pedestrians. Always assume that people in cars don't see you. And lastly, just be friendly and helpful to others. The spandex crowd has gotten a bad reputation due to videos of some fighting with car drivers.

Well said. Thanks for posting these good reminders.

I got this resolved by taking the bike to the Rad shop and had them loosen up the stubborn bolts and dialog the stripped ones. While they were at it they checked and fixed a couple of other things.

Thanks everyone for the replies. And thanks for the Sena helmet recommendations. A much better option than what I was thinking of. 

I took the bike in to have some stubborn bolts in the frame loosened and I had the service person take a look at the squeak issue. I thought it was fixed but alas it is back and there is a scraping or brushing sound coming from what seems like the front wheel. It is particularly noticeable when I'm going around 10-11 mph. It's disconcerting.

I hope it's okay to ask this here. I am wondering if there is a way a first rider could communicate directions or what is ahead to a second rider behind and do it hands free. My first thought was if both riders were using earbuds they could communicate through a phone call. Then I wondered if there is a multi platform iOS/Android walkie talkie app available. I found some but they seem like they all work like an actual walkie talkie where you have to push a button to talk and let up on it to listen which defeats the hands free requirement. The whole idea is to be able to communicate without having to take hands of the handle bars.

Has anyone else thought of an idea of communicating with another rider(s)?

Thanks JimInPT.

That looks like a nice option if I can't get the bolt with the stripped hex head dislodged. Thanks for the reply.

Quote from: Dan on September 02, 2023, 02:24:39 AM
I have a Hollywood rack that works fine for 2 Rad Rovers.

What rack is it if I may ask?

When I walk my bike backwards the front wheel makes a squeaking sound. Has anyone else experienced something like this and what might be the cause. When the bike goes forward it makes no such noise.

Quote from: inoxa on September 01, 2023, 03:10:41 PM
If you only have one bike you might consider this. 

https://amzn.to/411a140

It needs to be for two bikes. Thanks for the reply.

Today I finished assembling our two new RadRunner V2 bikes. At home. By myself. Trying to save some money. That included installing fenders. A bit of a chore. I'm plumb worn out. The second one I did this morning was a bit easier.

The only real problem I have had is installing the water bottle holders. The bolts are in the frame fast as if they are glued in place. Or maybe they were inserted in the frame before the paint had a chance to really cure. I loosened one of the bolts but when I tried another it will not loosen. I ended up stripping the head. The Allen wrenches that came with the bike are not the best I think.

The bikes are in working order. So I didn't do half bad.

I have been looking at bike rack options to carry our two RadRunner V2 bikes at the back of our Santa Fe. I have serious doubts about being able to get them loaded on a rack.

I wonder if the Destination E Bike Rack by Hollywood Racks would be the way to go.

https://hollywoodracks.com/collections/ebike-racks/products/destination-e

I would be interested to hear from anyone who uses this rack.