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    Bike ‘slipped’ when turning corner, twice!

    I would say the reason is simply going too fast for the conditions.
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    How Do You Carry Your Tools?

    I like the Topeak system of rear rack and snap on bag. I use that on my Rad Rover. When I bought a Rad Mini I had to go with the rack that they sold as the Topeak wouldn't fit it but I found an attachment plate that I mounted on the rack so the snap on bag/pannier can be used on either bike...
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    Parts left over after assembling LMT'D

    1,2,&3 look like packing material. No pictures of the other two in the manual?
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    Resist all negative thinking…

    I suspect it has more to do with anonymity. People will say things to other people that they don't know and will never know that they would never say to someones face.
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    Disconnect Pedal Assist??

    Return it and get something else?
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    You'll have to explain that one. I've adjusted mechanical brakes several times. It's easy, quick, and never been painful.
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    I'll admit the cable actuated hydraulic calipers are much better than the stock calipers that came on my Rad Rover but the stock brakes were also perfectly adequate. I only switched when my stock front caliper wore out and Rad did not have them on their parts page. Might do the same someday on...
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    Not when there are lawyers and dollar signs involved.
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    I don't think so as calipers are not even listed on their brake parts page.
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    So now all that's needed is to figure out if Rad really said that or did Flax get it wrong as it doesn't make much sense to me that they would object to a better caliper being used on their bikes. Bolten's how to video on these calipers uses a Rad bike as their example.
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    Wanted to correct an error. I replaced the calipers with the hydraulic not because I was tired of making adjustments but because my front caliper had worn out and was no longer working and decided to upgrade rather than replace.
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    Here's one but there are a bunch. Probably the best ones are the Juin Tech which are also the most expensive...
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    Then again one can spend I think around $40 on Amazon and buy a couple of hydraulic calipers that are cable actuated if they don't wish to adjust so often. They work better anyway and don't require much skill to install. I'll admit I got tired of adjusting the stock brakes even though it just...
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    Been riding Rad bikes for three years now and I didn't find the brakes dysfunctional or underpowered unless they were either worn out or out of adjustment. If one does not maintain a tool then one should not complain when the tool doesn't work the way you like.
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    So basically kids doing something stupid on a poorly maintained bike. Doing stupid things is a pretty big part of their job description.
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    RR5 New Motor Won't Work

    Just curious, what are this issues with the original motor?
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    Problem with that is an LBS would charge $3,000 for a $1500 DTC bike.
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    Like I said when this was posted before, When I want to remove the front wheel on my Rad Rover I have to completely remove the axel and, even then, smack the tire with a rubber mallet to get it to drop out.
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    Peter Flax article for Bicycling.com about the challenges presented by DTC ebikes

    I guess if one is going to be truly technical, all EBikes are motorcycles because they all have motors. On the other hand they are also all bicycles because they can be powered by pedals without using the motor. In the end they are simply all Ebikes.
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    Consumer Reports: Ebike Fires

    I'm not sure. I ride on average about 20 miles at a shot which usually depletes my battery a little less than 50%. After that it takes 5-6 hours to recharge. I don't think that is considered to be "fast" charging.
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