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And there is of course weight. Your bike has it easier...and wind resistance for a larger profile, and tire pressure.

Mea culpa, but note I did end my critique with a return to the joy felt by primarily older riders at what is actually a new sport or activity. It wasn't like bicycles were banned for the thirty years I was away from them, and now I'm hooked!

Bike-On flat liquid...have had 35k. scooter miles with their scooter product with zero flats.

From a road rider: #1. Effective Cycling, by John Forrester. John is a traffic engineer, and takes the time to explain how traffic works, and where the bike fits in. Not necessarily where you think, for your safety. #2. Mirror to let you know all that's coming up. #3. Visibility...White helmet...

After 500 all road miles, as my long neglected abilities are somewhat returning, I'm doing 20-30 mi. daily, pushing either a 75" or 85" gear, using Pas 2 (of 5) almost always, reserving Pas 3 when my speed drops below 18mph or so. I'm spun out in top gear around 23mph, and will regear to a 92"...

Battery life is not a concern in my road rides, as they are mainly 20-30 miles. I typically return home with a 50% charge remaining on my battery, the longest I've been so far is 38 miles, and I still had 30% left. If I were to plan a longer ride, and I will be doing that soon, I'll just take...

Here it is from Rad Power https://blog.radpowerbikes.com/making-history?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=66060727&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8cFPr98Mq5LmFAuPt6o44YCy1GbnlHoYTLGLkBhN0ONGL0e65ahY81pytI_X6b1T0HEydJla4-PZP1riXEBULP1MwnIQ&_hsmi=66060727

Nonetheless, it is amazing to be on two wheels going that fast.

When road riding (it's all I do), I can see every pebble and miss most. Anything larger, I'm going to avoid. Riding on the road vs. on the debris filled shoulder takes skill and experience, picking the right routes, a mirror and an ability to stay straight as an arrow when necessary. I would add...

Will it coast? If not, something's wrong. If it will coast, gear down and take it slow.

Align the fender, and /or true the wheel. Fender first.

Get a cheap timer and put in half a charge. Just before the next ride, I charge to 100% and start to use the battery within 30 minutes.

I'm lazy in my old age, so I bought a second battery. With using min. assist, I estimate 45-55 miles per battery conservatively. Rad City, tires to 80/90#.

May I assume you've read every review and brand specific comment pertinent to the bikes you're interested in on this site? I did before making my decision.

Rad got back to me and said the City dropouts were 135mm and they don't recommend using a shorter freewheel, and that it was important for the integrity of the rear wheel assembly that the freewheel be the same size. I don't exactly see how this makes sense...so I asked IRD if their freewheel...

Not so on my Rad City...DD with regen...set to Pas 0 , no assist and no ratcheting whatsoever.

I start my Rad City in third gear with Pas 3 if I'm at a hilly intersection. I turn the throttle on but do not use it immediately to avoid straining the motor. Once rolling, if the intersection is long, I'll give the throttle a blip to make it across...other than that, I never use the throttle.

Looks like a great ride...hope you stopped at Nepenthe!

Fill all connectors with dialectric grease, as I do on my snowplow.

Rad will only sell keys to registered owners to reduce theft abuse. Call them if no reply.