psychl
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Although there has been a little discussion about tires for the RadMini I would like to know what width tires
under 4 inches would work on the Mini using the original rims. Would any 3 inch or 3 1/2 width tires fit on the bike? It appears the original tires are not the most puncture resistant and a narrower tire might put less strain on the battery. The only issue I had with the tires was that the chain was rubbing against the rear wheel in first and second gear, causing the chain to bounce around. I got the tire trued, it was off some, but the chain rubbing only went away after the Rad rep told me to lower the pressure from 35 psi to 20 psi.
I really like the bike overall even though the wide tires do not make it bus friendly; it will not fit on the carry rack of of bus system. I have yet to try to carry it on board the bus. I hope by removing the battery, the front wheel, and the seat post and putting them in a cloth bag, that I can carry the bike on the bus.
Any thoughts on how to carry a second battery for the bike. The obvious location is the rear rack although I hate to give up that space incase I need to carry something else. I was imagining somehow lowering the original rear rack so that it is closer to the tire, then add a second level to the rack, and use the caged in, as it were, lower level to hold the second battery. Actually, in looking at the rack again, the most you could lower it would be 2 inches so a lot of expense for little gain. Even with a modified front rack the battery appears to be to long to mount there. Although I like the original battery position under the seat (low center of gravity, less noticed by others, aesthetics, etc.), those who have the dolphin battery mounted on the rack seem to have options to get bigger amp batteries from other manufacturers.
I really enjoy being able to use the throttle to cross busy intersections and on country roads it helps when getting back on the road after having pulled over onto the dirt for a break. I like that the front wheel is quick release and being able to fold the sucker is a huge bonus. As somebody else pointed out, the bike should have good modification potential down the road. I assume you could put a 1000 watt and up motor on the bike.
Bill
under 4 inches would work on the Mini using the original rims. Would any 3 inch or 3 1/2 width tires fit on the bike? It appears the original tires are not the most puncture resistant and a narrower tire might put less strain on the battery. The only issue I had with the tires was that the chain was rubbing against the rear wheel in first and second gear, causing the chain to bounce around. I got the tire trued, it was off some, but the chain rubbing only went away after the Rad rep told me to lower the pressure from 35 psi to 20 psi.
I really like the bike overall even though the wide tires do not make it bus friendly; it will not fit on the carry rack of of bus system. I have yet to try to carry it on board the bus. I hope by removing the battery, the front wheel, and the seat post and putting them in a cloth bag, that I can carry the bike on the bus.
Any thoughts on how to carry a second battery for the bike. The obvious location is the rear rack although I hate to give up that space incase I need to carry something else. I was imagining somehow lowering the original rear rack so that it is closer to the tire, then add a second level to the rack, and use the caged in, as it were, lower level to hold the second battery. Actually, in looking at the rack again, the most you could lower it would be 2 inches so a lot of expense for little gain. Even with a modified front rack the battery appears to be to long to mount there. Although I like the original battery position under the seat (low center of gravity, less noticed by others, aesthetics, etc.), those who have the dolphin battery mounted on the rack seem to have options to get bigger amp batteries from other manufacturers.
I really enjoy being able to use the throttle to cross busy intersections and on country roads it helps when getting back on the road after having pulled over onto the dirt for a break. I like that the front wheel is quick release and being able to fold the sucker is a huge bonus. As somebody else pointed out, the bike should have good modification potential down the road. I assume you could put a 1000 watt and up motor on the bike.
Bill