Recent content by RangerDave

Just make sure you turn it to the “key off” position and not the “unlock” position. That way it is still locked to the bike and someone can’t just lift it off the mount and walk away with it. RangerDave

My 2019 City ST (V2) wattage is about - PAS1 - 60 watts PAS2 - 175 watts PAS3 - 350 watts PAS4 - 550 watts PAS5 - 750 watts I’ve always wondered a bit if the DD motor and geared motor were fed the same wattage at the various PAS settings or not. RangerDave

I think the original poster said their FEET were 7” apart. It’s simple to separate your feet a bit and grip a book by squeezing your thighs a bit. RangerDave

You can measure battery voltage directly from the battery mount contacts with a voltmeter. Flip the battery on its back with the contacts facing you. The large hole contact on the right is Positive, the left is Negative. Insert the key and turn to the Run position to energize the contacts...

If you have yet to ride an ebike, you are in for a real treat. If you are relying on Youtube videos and printed performance specs only to gauge the “best” ebike for you, then you will drive yourself nuts and never take the plunge. My advice would be to take what you have learned so far and...

I have seen other recent postings indicating others with 2020 model year bikes that have attempted to increase the speed limit with the same results you have experienced. The prevailing thought is Rad has cracked down on this mod with newer bikes. I do not have enough info to know if it...

Does anyone know what the 3 small pins operate, if anything? Thanks! - RangerDave

Here is a link to an article reviewing test results of various ebike motors. It contains rated vs. actual measured specs. https://ebikereviewer.com/index.php/2019/04/01/electric-bike-hub-motor-review-and-comparison-bafang-dapu-shengyi-and-more/ My guess is the Rad motor is 500 watts nominal...

Sorry I don’t have specific answers to your 2 questions, but here is a YT video by CitizenCycle that shows the various improvements to a Rad Rover at several stages (upgraded motor, controller and battery). It may provide you with some info you are seeking. Performance comparisons begin at...

Loosen the 2 bolts holding the caliper to the frame. Don’t remove them, just loosen them a bit so the caliper assembly can wiggle a bit. Squeeze the brake handle to engage the brake. This will act to center the caliper assembly relative to the rotor. Do NOT release the brake handle. Now...

My recollection when it was announced was that $999 for the Mission and (I think] $1499 for the Wagon 4 at $1499 that those were introductory prices, subject to change at some future date. It seems like that date has arrived. Normally at this time of year I would say wait for a BF, holiday or...

Yes - I saw your earlier post and gave it a try with my City ST. Works great! A neat trick to boost the wattage a bit without going full on to the next higher PAS level. I posted the same info in another thread since then to inform another rider. Thanks for the tip! - RangerDave

Rad has the 2016 Rover battery in stock on sale for $399.

I would try rolling up some fine grit sandpaper (maybe 150-180 grit) maybe 2”-3” long. Roll it up tight with the grit exposed to the size of the female socket. Insert and rotate to clean the inside contact area. Use a vacuum to suck out any fine debris or perhaps insert a Q-tip to wipe the...

The stock Mission and Runner come with a 4 level PAS setup with no lcd readout. The other bikes come with a 5 level PAS setup with lcd display that includes the wattage output at each level. I know on my 2019 City ST that PAS 5 puts out 750 watts (the max allowed). I would presume the 4 level...