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Super instructions !! Thank you I'm hesitant with the acetone. But I'll work on alignment. I knew the bike was coming with lower quality parts (due to availability) and plan to replace most components, but hopefully not all at once.

LOL - I know what it means (I'm still collecting vinyl), but I can't be sure others learned the same till I verify... :) Seemed like a curious thing to bring up and folks get basic language incorrect online frequently, only reason I wanted to double check. :)

Thanks!! Radial strips: You mean swiping around the rotor like going around and around a pizza crust? Circular: You mean swiping in circles like waxing a car, but smaller circles? If my descriptions are correct, then I also do Radial. I didn't mention in my OP that I swapped the front with the...

New Rad Mini 4 with mech brakes. The rear was squealing bad over about a 3-4" section of the rear rotor. Have rode a total of 3 miles. Removed front and rear rotors Soaked rotors 20 minutes in 90% alcohol, then wiped thoroughly with lint free cloth Wiped pads down with 90% Sanded rotors and...

Thanks for the tips. The closest, smallest shop ended up being the one that could fix it. Tried a couple others, but this guy was the type you always want to deal with. He admitted it was still a struggle, but both Mongoose tires are mounted...with Tannus foam included. He'll be happy to see me...

No luck so far. The tire has a metal ring in the bead so hot water doesn't help. Tried a small local shop this morning, but they weren't able to get the new tire off and confirmed the tube has a hole. I'll take it to a larger shop when they open in an hour. If they can't do it, I'll give Dawn...

Changing out the 3.3" CST tires with 4.0" Mongoose tires. Struggled more than any tire I've installed, but got it on the rim with the tube and Tannus secure inside and on the rim. I inflated the tube slightly beforehand and it was fine. After installing the tube and getting the tire fully...

Good advice. Thank you Full disclosure... the bike's due to arrive tomorrow. :-) Haven't rode it yet. Part of this me looking for something new and mobile to tinker with after a surgery this past July made pedaling at full power too painful. I have zero experience with hydraulic brakes, so my...

What rotors should I consider for a 2021 Mini 4? I plan to upgrade the controller and motor when parts are available so I want better brakes in place ahead of that install. I've never upgraded rotors so I only know what I've read which includes the usual conflicting info. I'll mostly be riding...

This is what I was curious about. Does one still need to adjust tension regularly if replacing with hybrid calipers? Sounds like you don't need to adjust like with mech brakes. I'll increase the rotor size and upgrade to hybrid calipers. Thanks!!

Thanks, Timpo. That clears my confusion with the JuinTech cals and confirms some other things I was unsure about. The Magura's are out of stock same as Shimano. My plan is to upgrade the power and likely the motor as well over the next few months...as certain parts become available. Mostly to...

So glad I asked !! All great suggestions. I'll go back to my LBS to get a fitting. It's been 10 years since my last one. PDoz, I adjusted it as low as it would go. Only 3 positions on this helmet and it was in the 2nd already, but dropping to the lowest position helped. It resolved as much as...

The wife and I were discussing trying a smaller size. I tried my wife's old Bell that's labeled for 50-57 cm just now. Could barely get it on, it's so snjg With straps tight, it also slides back. I can push on the forehead and it will go back to the middle\top of my head. Maybe this is normal...

I'm a thinner guy and my helmets have always sat a little more loosely than I'd like. I currently have a Smith Convoy with mips and the wheel tightens it snug to my skull. I keep the straps as tight as I can without pulling the helmet too low, but when cruising downhill over 20 mph, my helmet...

The Mini 4 currently ships with 3" tires. Are the wheels compatible with 4" tires? Makes sense that thinner tires are easier to maneuver and wider can be a softer ride, Curious if I might enjoy the smoothness of the 4" tires at low pressure more than 3".

Thanks m@, That's why we have these forums. Seriously. You don't get long term use info like that without speaking with someone who knows. Thank you for the heads up the foam compression. I like the idea of the softer ride Tannus might provide, but sounds like that will fade some. I've used old...

What's the performance diff between Shimano's 355/365 brake system and Juintech (Bolton's) calipers? Can't find Shimano or anything like it since summer 2021. We can adjust the levers with Shimano, but not with Juintech. If Juintech is not truly hydraulic, then is the primary difference that it...

Thanks. The Mini 4 will be on its way soon. Tested and returned an RR6 because it was just too much bike and the more I think about it, I felt like I was on display because of the seating position and size. It was a surprisingly good experience dealing with Rad on the return. I'll use the M4 as...

Thanks for the great info. I've had years where I'm the guy that gets the flats on every ride and years with none. eBike'ing is new to me so I ordered the Tannus liners and plan to use the Flat-out with it, but maybe I'll try without the extra sealant for a few months. Just ordered the Mini 4...

Would Stan's sealant perform better than Flat-out on a Rad Mini 4 with tubes? If performance is equal, is Stan's easier or harder to install? I'll mostly be riding gravely campgrounds and worn trails with the kids. I purchased Flat-out, but didn't install yet. Stan's seems much cheaper and...