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    Radrunner/Radrunner plus Hill climb

    Don't know for sure, but the RR1 arrived on the market some 8 months before the RR+. I do know that RPB removed the center kickstand for the Plus because its derailleur hangs lower than the tensioner on the RR1 (and would therefore interfere with the chain).
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    Radrunner/Radrunner plus Hill climb

    As mentioned in my reply above, no. But I do routinely use my RR1 for grocery shopping, and tow a bike trailer (along with a front rack, rear rack, and side saddlebags). I have one pretty steep (~200 yard) uphill climb on my commute home, and must pedal pretty hard with a full load to conquer...
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    Radrunner/Radrunner plus Hill climb

    It's not a derailleur but rather a chain tensioner.
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    Radrunner/Radrunner plus Hill climb

    I own both a RadRunner 1 (RR1) and, more recently, a new RadRunner Plus (RR+). The RR1 with the single speed does fine on long smallish hills on pedal assist 4 (PA4) -- the highest PA level for the RR1 -- but struggles up steep hills of more than about 50-100 yards (without significant pedaling...
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    RadRunner Plus Review?.......??

    I agree, relative to most of RPB's competition. But internally, it strikes me as curious why the Plus is priced $200 above several other Rad bikes that are equipped with essentially the same components (except, perhaps most notably, the rear passenger seat, yet arguably also a throw-away front...
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    RadRunner Plus Review?.......??

    The RadRunner Plus is a "Limited Release" version of the RadRunner 1 (lots of YouTube reviews for the latter bike). I believe the RadRunner 1 was first announced in August of last year (2019), and bikes probably first began shipping around September/October. RPB (Rad Power Bikes) announced the...
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    RadRunner Plus, Rize Blade, Ariel X-Class for first e-bike?

    Sorry, I stand corrected. From what I have learned more recently, the max speed on the Plus, with the speed limiter hack, will likely not be more than ~25 mph (still not bad).
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    Can you identify this saddle?

    I would check out Ergon seats; particularly the SC Core -- which seems to be e-bike friendly. I don't own one, but they look comfortable. And while pricey, I am still thinking about purchasing one: https://www.ergonbike.com/en/product.html?a=saettel
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    RadRunner Plus, Rize Blade, Ariel X-Class for first e-bike?

    Again, congratulations. One final piece of friendly advice. If you plan to order accessories and/or spare parts from RPB (e.g., tires, tubes, brake pads, etc.), be sure to order them before your bike is shipped, and then contact RPB to request credit back for the shipping costs of these items...
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    RadRunner Plus, Rize Blade, Ariel X-Class for first e-bike?

    Congratulations! I doubt that you'll be disappointed. The attachment mechanism on the Aosom trailer was among its selling points for me (plus relatively low cost) -- you simply push a red button that attaches the trailer securely to the bike-side mounting bracket (detaching is just as easy)...
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    RadRunner Plus, Rize Blade, Ariel X-Class for first e-bike?

    Few more photos that may be of interest... Optionally, I can carry a collapsible shopping basket on the rear rack (instead of the soft cooler) -- product by CleverMade. If need be, I could carry both the shopping basket and soft cooler -- just put the basket on the front rack and cooler on the...
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    RadRunner Plus, Rize Blade, Ariel X-Class for first e-bike?

    Please see attached photos. I can provide more details upon request, but please be specific. FYI, I am strongly reluctant to post links to accessories because pricing and availability have changed since my purchases -- as long as you have the brand name you should be able to do a...
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    RadRunner Plus, Rize Blade, Ariel X-Class for first e-bike?

    Just a few thoughts/points in reply: I can't speak for the other brands/models you mention, but I own a RadRunner 1, which is great, and the Plus will be even better. I am 6'-0" tall, ~200lbs; the Runner fits me perfectly (in my own estimation), and performs just fine on relatively flat...
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