First few days with Rip Current S
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Crazyworld
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Hello, did about 12 miles first day then topped off battery. I will check the display tomorrow when back at work and give the voltage, miles, etc. Could not ride home because I had a few packages to mail. Does anyone know of a good trailer that can carry a few Dell pc boxes?
Bruce Arnold
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I'm smitten with the Burley Travoy trailer. Maybe this would meet your needs. I sure want one.
Crazyworld
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Crazyworld
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Here is an old boat that I found on Sundays 20 mile ride. RCS did great. Riding on old wash board roads and the front light loosened up and made front fender rub the tire lol. Sounded like the bike blew up. Simple fix. The rear brakes also started to make a different grinding type sound. Took the cotter pin out and removed the brake pads. Then put pads back with the spacer spring and now the sound is gone. Thinking about getting the Body float, maybe next month if I can swing it. My old Brooks seems to feel better than stock, but I have had the Brooks for years.
philerooski
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I noticed the same peculiarity this week with my CCS where I topped off the charge, rode for 20+ miles mostly in level 1, and didn't see the battery indicator lose any bars. Though I did notice the voltage drop from about 56.5 to 51 V. I have the 19.2Ah battery. My guess is the battery bar display isn't correctly calibrated to the larger battery, though it seems the voltage displayed is more or less correct.
It may even be that this was an intentional design choice by Juiced, since bike performance in the higher charge levels is consistent, but at lower charge levels (particularly less than 20%) the bike can be sluggish, regardless of the assist level set. The battery bar may be trying to convey that information, rather than a true "proportion of battery used".
It may even be that this was an intentional design choice by Juiced, since bike performance in the higher charge levels is consistent, but at lower charge levels (particularly less than 20%) the bike can be sluggish, regardless of the assist level set. The battery bar may be trying to convey that information, rather than a true "proportion of battery used".
Crazyworld
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@philerooski I also agree. The level is likely set for 48 v not 52 v. Have about 150 miles. Had to turn the shiftier nut to the left a few to keep the gears from auto changing. This Rip has been fun. Did first crash over the handle bars, bike looks fine, arm is banged up. Was wearing full helmet and gloves. Will heal, just have to watch those curbs that jump out lol. Here is the new stem, thanks @Reid for the idea and link. New bar clamp. Does help with a more upright position.
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Reid
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Please heal up 100% fast.
We two have a two-member club here. What to name the club? The JOB club: We Who Are Over the Juiced Bar club.
Chuck E. Cheese
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Crazyworld-
Your bike looks amazing. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I might be flattering you when mine comes in. Those Rockbros bags look awesome. Are you happy with them? Anything you don’t like? There is a Cool Change (who comes up with these Chinese companies’ brand names?) rear trunk/ pannier I like a lot too, but it’s black with yellow trim. I am getting the same bike as you have and the black/ red color scheme of your bags really works. Thanks for the pics. Hope you heal quickly.
Your bike looks amazing. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I might be flattering you when mine comes in. Those Rockbros bags look awesome. Are you happy with them? Anything you don’t like? There is a Cool Change (who comes up with these Chinese companies’ brand names?) rear trunk/ pannier I like a lot too, but it’s black with yellow trim. I am getting the same bike as you have and the black/ red color scheme of your bags really works. Thanks for the pics. Hope you heal quickly.
Ann M.
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@Crazyworld, you really need to get your console programmed to the correct voltage so you don't unexpectedly run out of juice on a ride. With your console programmed at 48V for a 52V battery, once the battery gauge drops one bar, your battery will be almost empty. Not a fun experiment 
Crazyworld
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@Chuck E. Cheese thanks for the compliments. I didn't order any extra parts / accessories till I received my shipping notice for the RCS. I did order a XL brushed RCS. Juice contacted me and said they were out of XL. Asked if a large would work? I asked for red XL, they said yes. So I ordered the red Rockbros bags. Rockbros also has a matching handle bar bag, but with my extra lights and cables not sure how well the handle bar bag would work.
Few days later I got my RCS, was so excited. Opened the well packed box and now I have a large brushed RCS. I'm 6'1 so the large seems to work. I do like the taller head tube and shorter clamp that I have installed.
The Rockbros bags have very good construction and zippers seem to be good quality. The back bag had an extra feature that allows the top to expand that I did not know it had. The only problem I have had was with the rear bottle holder. I had a 25oz Camelback bottle that came out after a small hill and a bump. Wish list would to have a bag that could fit the battery in it. I do think the red does pop with the brushed. Here are a few pics of the rear bag.
Few days later I got my RCS, was so excited. Opened the well packed box and now I have a large brushed RCS. I'm 6'1 so the large seems to work. I do like the taller head tube and shorter clamp that I have installed.
The Rockbros bags have very good construction and zippers seem to be good quality. The back bag had an extra feature that allows the top to expand that I did not know it had. The only problem I have had was with the rear bottle holder. I had a 25oz Camelback bottle that came out after a small hill and a bump. Wish list would to have a bag that could fit the battery in it. I do think the red does pop with the brushed. Here are a few pics of the rear bag.
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Crazyworld
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@Ann M. The RCS panel does also show the voltage, but not sure if the battery bars show the correct percentage of use. I have the cutoff set to 43 volts. The lowest I have seen the battery was 46. The battery bar was a half I think. The start voltage show 60.9 after a full charge. I will start to charge to 80%, but has been fun with full power.
Crazyworld
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I love the JOB club, arm is way better. Just a little road rash now. My wife says I'm not 8 anymore so I have to slow down lol.
Crazyworld
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I noticed you changed out the seat for one with springs..what did you get and more importantly how do you like it? Are these the only parts needed to raise the handle bars up? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CNNBWS...colid=2FJ3A56IVW0KV&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JY3BT...olid=2FJ3A56IVW0KV&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Thanks more than likely will need to do the same.
