Range in a hilly area, 250ish lb rider

[Feg32]

Got out today on my new RadRunner 1 and thought I'd do a battery test while I was exploring the downtown Cincinnati/Northern KY area.

After around 3.5 hours of riding (with a few breaks and a stop for lunch). I got 29.45 miles from a full battery. This included several steep hills and quite a bit of throttle (I did try to avoid the throttle on the flat areas). I weigh right around 250lbs and I'd guess with the small pack, water bottle, and milk crate strapped to my bike I was probably carrying a bit over 260lbs.

I'm THRILLED with this! It's right where I expected to be and in a flatter area with less throttle use I can probably get a bit more. I especially liked that the last bar on my display started flashing once the battery was close to being depleted. After the flashing started at got another mile or so before the power began to fall of noticeably. I didn't run it until it quit as it was obviously very close but now I know that if I get down to one bar I can most likely limp home on what's left.

[wkindred]

check out this collapsible crate by big ant available at northern tools.

i use one with my radrunner 1 -

https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100322518-11555947?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.northerntool.com%2Fshop%2Ftools%2Fproduct_200749437_200749437

[keyana720]

check out this collapsible crate by big ant available at northern tools.

i use one with my radrunner 1 -

https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100322518-11555947?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.northerntool.com%2Fshop%2Ftools%2Fproduct_200749437_200749437

How did you mount this crate to the bike? With zip ties? I like this set up a lot and will order.

[sc00ter]

I got the Cascade Topeak mount and a Trolleytote folding basket for a Mini ST. But for some weird reason I had to trim up the click lock part of the tote to fit the rack plate. Quick and easy and you'll never tell it was modded but I still had to do it. The tote will fit on the rack plate very tight at first but once broken in its the greatest combo.

Oh, and to the OP. Congrats on getting out there and enjoying your ebike. I find every little chance to go ride. Wish I could get my wife to try one.

[wkindred]

check out this collapsible crate by big ant available at northern tools.

i use one with my radrunner 1 -

https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100322518-11555947?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.northerntool.com%2Fshop%2Ftools%2Fproduct_200749437_200749437

How did you mount this crate to the bike? With zip ties? I like this set up a lot and will order.

used metric bolts, washers and nuts through the existing holes in the rear rack.

[gtrz07]

Use some of these for a quick disassembly. Swpeet 15Pcs M6 7 Star Through Hole Knob Female Thread Nut Clamping Knob Grip Assortment Kit, Star Shape Hand Knobs Black Plastic Screw-On Handle Clamping Knob for Mechanical Equipment (M6) https://amzn.to/3crwzTv

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[gtrz07]

Got out today on my new RadRunner 1 and thought I'd do a battery test while I was exploring the downtown Cincinnati/Northern KY area.

After around 3.5 hours of riding (with a few breaks and a stop for lunch). I got 29.45 miles from a full battery. This included several steep hills and quite a bit of throttle (I did try to avoid the throttle on the flat areas). I weigh right around 250lbs and I'd guess with the small pack, water bottle, and milk crate strapped to my bike I was probably carrying a bit over 260lbs.

I'm THRILLED with this! It's right where I expected to be and in a flatter area with less throttle use I can probably get a bit more. I especially liked that the last bar on my display started flashing once the battery was close to being depleted. After the flashing started at got another mile or so before the power began to fall of noticeably. I didn't run it until it quit as it was obviously very close but now I know that if I get down to one bar I can most likely limp home on what's left.

Do you mind sharing the details of the small bag you have on the handlebar. 


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[Feg32]

Got out today on my new RadRunner 1 and thought I'd do a battery test while I was exploring the downtown Cincinnati/Northern KY area.

After around 3.5 hours of riding (with a few breaks and a stop for lunch). I got 29.45 miles from a full battery. This included several steep hills and quite a bit of throttle (I did try to avoid the throttle on the flat areas). I weigh right around 250lbs and I'd guess with the small pack, water bottle, and milk crate strapped to my bike I was probably carrying a bit over 260lbs.

I'm THRILLED with this! It's right where I expected to be and in a flatter area with less throttle use I can probably get a bit more. I especially liked that the last bar on my display started flashing once the battery was close to being depleted. After the flashing started at got another mile or so before the power began to fall of noticeably. I didn't run it until it quit as it was obviously very close but now I know that if I get down to one bar I can most likely limp home on what's left.

Do you mind sharing the details of the small bag you have on the handlebar. 


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Not at all, it's a small bag made by Bell. I think it was called the stowaway 300. I got it a few years ago on Amazon.

[Feg32]

check out this collapsible crate by big ant available at northern tools.

i use one with my radrunner 1 -

https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100322518-11555947?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.northerntool.com%2Fshop%2Ftools%2Fproduct_200749437_200749437

I looked at one very similar to this, I think this is the direction I'll be going eventually. Thanks for the tip!

[wkindred]

check out this collapsible crate by big ant available at northern tools.

i use one with my radrunner 1 -

https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100322518-11555947?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.northerntool.com%2Fshop%2Ftools%2Fproduct_200749437_200749437

How did you mount this crate to the bike? With zip ties? I like this set up a lot and will order.

used metric bolts, washers and nuts through the existing holes in the rear rack.

i'll be modifying the mount for the collapsible crate to a quick-release version using the m6 knurled knobs gtrz07 mentions in his post.

https://amzn.to/3inJ4n1