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C'mon it's just a $1500 bike. I can see trying to avoid taxes on a Lamborghini that costs upwards of $5.6 million...Pay the tax lol. Wonder what the resale value of the Lambo would be after a year?

Can't we all just get along?? HAHA I probably am the contrarian here, but I don't mind paying sales tax in California at all. IMO, I live in the hands-down best place in the US to ride a bike...San Diego. It has so much to offer and the state has done a remarkable job in creating many things...

I bought an Ibera rack for my 2019 RadRover to save some money. It works perfectly after I replaced some suspect hardware that came with. Got stainless bolts and lock washers. I originally wanted an Arkel setup. Loved the design but they do not fit on that rack. I then decided on Ortlieb back...

I don't understand why some people are against buying directly from the distributor. Granted, I live in SoCal and bike shops are a dime a dozen out here but I found all kinds of shops that will work on a Rad bike regardless of what issue comes up. After reading the "horror" stories of how their...

This pic may be a slight exaggeration. Actually, it was just overcast in San Diego this morning so I headed to REI to finish accessorizing! I bought a pair of Ortlieb back roller classic panniers that fit nicely on an Ibera rear rack I bought. Decided to splurge on good bags that will last...

Sorry, noob to the ebike thing. How do you know what rpm pedal speed you're maintaining? I've only put 30 miles on my new Radrover since I bought it 3 weeks ago. I've just so far been playing around with different combinations of PAS, gear, and throttle. I'm sure at some point I'll figure out...

Totally agree about Rad Bikes value. That's why I bought one. I think you missed my point though. It's not that the prices might go up. They are going up. This comes straight from Rad Bikes. Any increase in costs from the manufacturer to the distributor just gets passed on to the consumer. Not...

A little birdie told me Rad bikes are going up in price $200 in August. If that's true, I'm glad I got my 2019 Radrover last month for $1500. Good timing! My guess is Trump's tariffs on China has everyone scrambling to outsource to Taiwan for manufacturing. At least the bike frame, anyway. Good...

I'd just use 3 chains if I couldn't use a U lock. As a rule of thumb, spend 10% of your bike's value on locks. NEVER leave it outside overnight under any circumstance and try to always bring it inside with you instead of locking it. If that's not possible, then park it where you can keep an eye...

Don't lose sight of the FACT that buying a bike is just like buying a new car. Would you drive your new Chevy home and then call them back when you discovered the Johnson Rod was bent? And then after you practically have taken your new car apart trying to fix it, you call them back to tell the...

Seems a lot posting here just don't have the patience or they are jumping to conclusions regarding maintenance at shops. I just made a few simple phone calls to local bike shops to find one that will do maintenance. For me, it was .. www.ABRsd.com. Furthermore, after I had gone in person to chat...

@ebikemom ...multimeter = a device that meters multiple things, silly

Of course, everyone's mileage will vary. For me with the money I save buying my Rad, I can have a mobile mechanic come to my house 10 times. I can't afford 3 or 4 grand for a bike. So, it was either keep saving and buy 2 years from now or start riding now. Yes, there's a crapton of comparable...

Suggestion for those concerned about mechanical aptitude regarding DIY. If you live near bike shops inquire if they have bike repair clinics. There are 2 close to me. One is the 1st Saturday of the month and one is the 3rd Saturday of the month. Both are FREE! Likely they are hoping you buy...

I'd rather pay $1000 less for a bike and $1000 more for accessories. You will get far and away more bang for your buck. Buying straight from a distributor allowed me to do that.

Before I pulled the trigger on a new Radrover, I researched it extensively. The choice you have is direct from the distributor or buying it from a bike shop. They will be ice skating in hell before I buy any new bike from a shop and here's why... It is EXACTLY like buying a new car at a dealer...

@Chopperbill Thanks, yes. I will certainly do that if it comes to Seattle having to ship anything going forward. Also, if whatever they need to potentially ship to me that a bike shop will need for whatever, I'll just have them ship it directly to the shop.

@IAHicks Yes, you can certainly refuse any package from any delivery service. The problem is I would have to re-live all that crap over again! That will only happen if upon inspection after the bike shop opens the box and starts to put it together and finds damage that's a deal breaker. I would...

It's FedEx!...they are the worst. Hands down. I live in North San Diego County so they use the Oceanside, Ca. station for the delivery to your home. Ok, so I'm all tingly with anticipation after hearing from Rad bikes that my shiny new Radrover has been shipped! I've prearranged for one of the...