Hi friends- after much research, I’ve chosen the RadRunner plus to buy. As luck would have it, they are out of stock. Can anyone recommend a similar model from another company? I really like the style (and all the accessories you can add on), and the ability to have a passenger (or dog!). Thanks!
RadRunner plus alternative
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indianajo
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The tern HSD has the cargo capabilities and no known problems. The Rad brand has a dozen pages of known problems. The Tern is more expensive, but might be worth it if you want to ride instead of repair your bike.
In 26" wheels my yubabike bodaboda has gone 8000 miles with few problems. I broke a fender with my foot, and adjusted the shifter stop once. Of course there was normal brake pad replacement (4000 miles) and adjustment (~1000 miles) and tire replacement (2000 miles).
Other stretch 26" wheel cargo bikes include xtracycle, m2s, kona ute (the original). Magnum has dealers but 5 pages of known problems. In 24" wheels is the blix packa with only 1 known problem.
I do all my shopping off the bike, unless something is bigger than a window air conditioner or a 32" TV. Of course a child seat or a dog carrier would fit fine back there.
Happy shopping.
In 26" wheels my yubabike bodaboda has gone 8000 miles with few problems. I broke a fender with my foot, and adjusted the shifter stop once. Of course there was normal brake pad replacement (4000 miles) and adjustment (~1000 miles) and tire replacement (2000 miles).
Other stretch 26" wheel cargo bikes include xtracycle, m2s, kona ute (the original). Magnum has dealers but 5 pages of known problems. In 24" wheels is the blix packa with only 1 known problem.
I do all my shopping off the bike, unless something is bigger than a window air conditioner or a 32" TV. Of course a child seat or a dog carrier would fit fine back there.
Happy shopping.
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Dewey
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REI sell the Tern HSD P9, if you join as an REI Co-Op member you get a 10% rebate at the end of the year, if you also get the REI credit card (no annual fee) I believe that gives you another 5% discount so potentially 15% off the P9 msrp of $3,199, nearly $500 savings. Considering you can get a Gazelle Medeo T9 HMB ebike with the same motor and battery for $2,500 I think $2,700 is a more realistic starting price for the Tern HSD P9
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