So my RadRunner 2 arrived and I unpacked it and set it all up. A few things to note since my last first gen RadRunner if anyone is interested:
At the current date (04/26/2025) this RadRunner 2 model is being closed out for $999 plus tax delivered. I feel slightly guilty because my local dealer sells Rad products but this model is squirrel proof so no need to let someone charge me to set it up. I do have to deal with the packing materials like the cardboard (recyclable) and the styrofoam (not sure).
This current version contains a bolt-on front wheel vs. the early skewer version.
This version also has a snazzy chain guard! No need to strap my pant leg on my commute BUT a weird side effect showed up. It's a PITA to drop the chain for rear wheel removal! I ended up just removing the newly and better designed chain tensioner.
The tires on this current version are a bit better than the tires on the first version. I still have Mr. Tuffy lime liners on order though.
Only accessories I ordered are: Fenders, a must have! Front rack in orange. BiKASE bar end mirrors that are good quality overall. Mudflaps for the fenders. Extra charger to leave at work.
I also transferred my SeatLock seat from my JackRabbit OG to the Rad and rummaged around for a drink holder.
I'm on the fence about getting a rear passenger kit for this RadRunner. The foot peg position stinks and the rear wheel axle has the power wire going in on one side, so no pegs. I do have an idea for pegs but discovered another weird issue. I've heard the rims have been swapped from a double wall to a single wall now. I still need to verify this.
This Runner will be my workhorse and live a hard life once I start commuting again. Will get pictures up later.
Oh, and it feels weird going back to a RadRunner after so many ebikes. I just like simple.
At the current date (04/26/2025) this RadRunner 2 model is being closed out for $999 plus tax delivered. I feel slightly guilty because my local dealer sells Rad products but this model is squirrel proof so no need to let someone charge me to set it up. I do have to deal with the packing materials like the cardboard (recyclable) and the styrofoam (not sure).
This current version contains a bolt-on front wheel vs. the early skewer version.
This version also has a snazzy chain guard! No need to strap my pant leg on my commute BUT a weird side effect showed up. It's a PITA to drop the chain for rear wheel removal! I ended up just removing the newly and better designed chain tensioner.
The tires on this current version are a bit better than the tires on the first version. I still have Mr. Tuffy lime liners on order though.
Only accessories I ordered are: Fenders, a must have! Front rack in orange. BiKASE bar end mirrors that are good quality overall. Mudflaps for the fenders. Extra charger to leave at work.
I also transferred my SeatLock seat from my JackRabbit OG to the Rad and rummaged around for a drink holder.
I'm on the fence about getting a rear passenger kit for this RadRunner. The foot peg position stinks and the rear wheel axle has the power wire going in on one side, so no pegs. I do have an idea for pegs but discovered another weird issue. I've heard the rims have been swapped from a double wall to a single wall now. I still need to verify this.
This Runner will be my workhorse and live a hard life once I start commuting again. Will get pictures up later.
Oh, and it feels weird going back to a RadRunner after so many ebikes. I just like simple.
