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    I'm curious...for those of you who leave your bike locked for an hour or more, do you remove the battery and take it with you?

    I leave my battery on the bike — but I bought insurance specifically for my e-bike, which covers theft of accessories and components, as well as of the whole bike. Also gives me some liability insurance, in case somebody doors me and then tries to say it’s my fault and I have to pay, and...
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    Comfort Saddle and Enhanced Comfort Saddle

    I ended up getting Specialized’s “The Cup“ seat, from my local bike shop, which has a generous return policy. I like it! It’s really well-designed, at least for my anatomy. Thanks, all!
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    Suspensions seat post/maximum seat comfort for Rad Wagon 4

    I got the Suntour NCX seatpost, and a couple of Cloud 9 seats to try (I’ll return the ones I don’t decide to go with). Currently, I’m trying the Comfort Select women’s seat. Very cushy, with the suspension seatpost! I do need to pay my local REI a visit, so I’ll consult them about other seat...
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    Comfort Saddle and Enhanced Comfort Saddle

    It’s here: https://www.radpowerbikes.com/collections/seating/products/enhanced-comfort-saddle
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    Suspensions seat post/maximum seat comfort for Rad Wagon 4

    I adore my Rad Wagon 4, and the Enhanced Comfort Seat was an excellent purchase for me, when I bought the bike. I had a minor accident on the bike, though, and now the spring on one side of the seat are slightly bent. I’m trying to find out whether it’s an easy fix, but thought I’d investigate...
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    Comfort Saddle and Enhanced Comfort Saddle

    I have the Enhanced Comfort Saddle, and loved it. I say “loved” solely because I had an accident and the seat got slightly bent to the side. I’m seeing if it’s an easy fix before I replace it. The Enhanced Comfort Saddle adds springs for cushioning, is a gel seat, and fit where my sitz bones are...
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    Crutch transport on a bike

    A handy neighbor from the local bike club made these crutch couriers for my bike — problem solved!
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    Ebiking and chronic pain

    I gave up on cycling, because of my disability. Then I found out about e-bikes! I’m on SSDI, so it took a long time before I could get one. Now, I’ve sold my car, and my Rad Wagon 4 is my sole vehicle. Riding it is like injecting joy, and my physical therapist is astonished at how quickly my...
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    Exercises to improve ability to lift my bicycle

    I suggest exercising biceps, triceps, quadriceps, hamstrings, and, above all, core strength! Using good form when lifting the bike will help prevent injury, and lifting weights with a mirror, and ideally at least one session with a personal trainer (group settings are fine; the important thing...
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    Crutch transport on a bike

    Ooh, I am totally going to steal that idea! Thanks!
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    Crutch transport on a bike

    I should have stayed in Girl Scouts for knot lessons! This is definitely an important life skill I’ve missed out on. 😂
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    Crutch transport on a bike

    There is a rear rack. I’m just not totally confident in bungees preventing them from sliding along the length of the crutch, if that makes sense. Ooh, I could probably wrap them in a beach towel and bungee them! Thanks, Uma. Planning on coming to you for a trike conversion, when I can!
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    Any reason not to go with Rad Wagon 4 for flat kid commutes?

    I was looking at conversions, and highly encourage you to do so too! I had to make a snap decision and get something right away, and so bought a Rad Wagon 4. I love it! The pannier bags made for the Rad Wagon are in stock, and they use clips to adapt to the Rad Wagon 4 (they fit without extra...
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    Crutch transport on a bike

    I’m the proud (and Disabled) owner of a new Rad Wagon 4. Normally, I get around via a folding wheelchair, which can be strapped to the back, but it looks like there are some crutches being developed that I can use, and I’m wondering how to carry two long objects. OTOH, I’ve seen videos of...
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    "Inventor Who Built 'Wheelchair' Out of Electric Bikes for Girlfriend Starts Mass-Production"

    There are purpose-built e-quads (four-wheeled personal transit, like an e-bike) that I suspect would be more affordable than buying two e-bikes and welding them together would be. I’m going to need more than two wheels, eventually, and understand completely why some folks would needs three or...
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    E-bike for disabled adult

    I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a genetic connective tissue disorder. It’s degenerative, so I have to take into account potential future loss of function for all purchases. It mostly affected my legs in past decades, but has hit my hands recently, such that my thumbs frequently dislocate. I...
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