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  1. fnkyhd

    2018 Radcity brakes

    thanks! i was dialing in my rotor by loosening the mounting bolts a little and then holding the brake lever while retightening. they have some funky washers that allow for a little bit of movement
  2. fnkyhd

    DIY or Bike Shop?

    It was a combo of loose spokes and damage during shipping. Rad Power Bikes has made a lot of improvement with the shipping boxes for my 2018 Radcity compared to my 2016 Rover. I couldn't get the brakes set to my liking because the brakes disk would wobble too much between the pads. I had to...
  3. fnkyhd

    2018 Radcity brakes

    looking for suggestions for brake upgrade for '18 radcity. rear disc repl &/or calipers/cables etc. with better stopping power in the rain and less squealing
  4. fnkyhd

    DIY or Bike Shop?

    The biggest issue I've had with my Rovers (not with the RadCity) was damage during shipping. I've had disks out of true, bent derailleur with the chain rubbing against the rear tire, and damaged pedal crank that wouldn't stay TQ. DYI is a good way to get to know your new ebike and any...
  5. fnkyhd

    2018 radcity 300M report

    checking back at 500M. love the bike and riding more now. dealing with knee issues just using more motor power and less of my own. had a pannier on one side but actually prefer a simple dry bag bungee'd to the rear rack (bike handles better with even weight distribution). trouble with rear brake...
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    2018 radcity 300M report

    2018 Radcity large frame with 300 miles. busy reading all the posts here, thanks! the best mod i have done is a suspension seatpost and different seat from my road bike. the original seat was causing a misalignment and killing my knees. i think that because the riding position is upright it does...
  7. fnkyhd

    Will EBikeshare Replace EBike Ownership For Most People in Cities?

    limebike has a lot of ebikes here in Seattle. honestly that's what got me interested in buying one. it was costing me about $10 per hour riding the elime bikes around which was adding up quickly so I bought my own.
  8. fnkyhd

    new rad city issues

    ive had the bike for about a month but haven't ridden much because it is very uncomfortable to ride. I haven't given up though & trying to get that dialed in. I think the problem is that the front suspension does nothing with the upright riding position and all of the bounce is in the rear of...
  9. fnkyhd

    Known Issues & Problems with Rad Power Products + Help, Solutions & Fixes

    +1 on a brand new 2018 Radcity. rear spokes chattering like crazy. I lubed them where they cross but some of them seem to be loose. can I get a size for a spoke wrench pls? lbs ones don't fit. thanks!
  10. fnkyhd

    frustrated rant: the more i learn the more i cant find an ebike

    for me, for a commuter ebike I find the middle one to be best!
  11. fnkyhd

    frustrated rant: the more i learn the more i cant find an ebike

    btw this is a great forum. so much activity, thanks! moving over to rad specific section
  12. fnkyhd

    frustrated rant: the more i learn the more i cant find an ebike

    following up again on this odyssey :) ...took the izip back. in the end it just wasnt comfy. got the radcity and it actually shipped in just a few days. it's def more like a motorcycle as far as fit & riding comfort. messing with the brakes & rear wheel a lot to get them to stop rubbing but i...
  13. fnkyhd

    frustrated rant: the more i learn the more i cant find an ebike

    Alaskan, sry i just saw you questions 1. very but not much since drivers no longer pay attention to the road 2. 172, 6'3", 50's 3. multi-use path mostly asphalt 4. 25 mile commute 3x per week 5. reasonably (i am a trail unltramarathon runner) 6. fair to midland. i can true my road wheels ok & i...
  14. fnkyhd

    frustrated rant: the more i learn the more i cant find an ebike

    hey all, i pulled the trigger on the 2018 izip dash. performance has a sale on so ill get $600 store credit and $300 off so maybe i can get a bike for DW too! i was torn between the fuji e traverse and the izip. izip won on price & i think some of the components are better plus alloy fenders &...
  15. fnkyhd

    frustrated rant: the more i learn the more i cant find an ebike

    those are the ones who will be chasing me :)
  16. fnkyhd

    frustrated rant: the more i learn the more i cant find an ebike

    wow thanks everyone, i read all replies! perhaps i was too harsh on the reviews but i would like to hear more criticism. Gator thanks but dont i need to know what bike has possible water infiltration issues?
  17. fnkyhd

    frustrated rant: the more i learn the more i cant find an ebike

    PCdoc, i am 6'3 but ok with smaller frame for my size if position is more upright. my commute is 80-90% mostly unused multi-use path in the city & suburbs & i think any kind of bike would be fine although i do tent to hop curbs a lot. but it needs to be waterproof. not the occasional downpour...
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