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Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-12-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,503
Posted By kayakindude

The Swytch kit is probably the easiest conversion...

The Swytch kit is probably the easiest conversion option but it depends on how much assistance you want because they are 250 watt motors.

It works for us to balance out headwinds and climbing, but...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-15-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 973
Posted By kayakindude

I ride my ebike for fitness. Pedaling my 70 pound...

I ride my ebike for fitness. Pedaling my 70 pound fatty for 2 hours today at level 1 left me drained and burned over 1600 calories. That was averaging 15mph.

The best part about electric is the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-30-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,417
Posted By kayakindude

That Stanley charger is a great idea! Thanks for...

That Stanley charger is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-27-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By kayakindude

Oh now that belongs in the tandem thread lol!...

Oh now that belongs in the tandem thread lol! Makes me want to try it on mine but would probably not be a happy ending!
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-23-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,528
Posted By kayakindude

Mine came loose a few months back and I only...

Mine came loose a few months back and I only realized it when the front started rattling. Weird part is you would think the disc brake would rub on a loose wheel. No issues since I tightened it but I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-16-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 882
Posted By kayakindude

To me best bang for your buck is a conversion kit...

To me best bang for your buck is a conversion kit on a used roadie. Lots of great bikes on Craigslist just a few years old, add in a 250watt kit and you can fly for 1500 or less. You don't need much...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-09-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,518
Posted By kayakindude

We took our Rad Rovers off roading a few weekends...

We took our Rad Rovers off roading a few weekends back. Combination of gravel, soft sand and 6"+ rocks, mud and our least favorite...heavy roots.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-24-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 828
Posted By kayakindude

It's a tough call. A 2022 bike with a kit,...

It's a tough call. A 2022 bike with a kit, nowadays they run maybe $600? I got a great ebike for just over $1200, but a kit made more sense on my 2009 cannondale tandem. The ebikes replaced giant...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-23-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 828
Posted By kayakindude

Based on my experiences with Swytch and assuming...

Based on my experiences with Swytch and assuming most kits have the same...do you have 10mm front forks? If so great, if not you are filing down the motor attachments. Do you have a gap on your crank...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-23, 06:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,207
Posted By kayakindude

Interested thread. In my experience there is...

Interested thread. In my experience there is definitely bias. The vast majority of my bad interactions with drivers were when wearing bike gear and riding solo on my folding road bike, either with or...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-01-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,528
Posted By kayakindude

I was leaving the bank earlier this week and...

I was leaving the bank earlier this week and noticed a wobble in the front fork. At 1st I thought I blew a shock from all the trails we ride, this bike is awesome off roading. I examined the wheel...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-25-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By kayakindude

Correct on the Wrangler. I bought a bolt on...

Correct on the Wrangler. I bought a bolt on hitch kit, very easy to install. If you were going to leave it on all the time then I would recommend a hitch extension so the you can open the rear door....
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-21-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,534
Posted By kayakindude

We have 2 Zizzos as well agreed great bikes, I...

We have 2 Zizzos as well agreed great bikes, I find them comparable to my Mariner and Vybe, I mean honestly they all fall into the lower end folder price points and all get the job done. I've beat...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-21-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,534
Posted By kayakindude

I have to say I'm pretty impressed with the...

I have to say I'm pretty impressed with the Citizens products. They are a little heavier than the Dahon and the locking mechanisms are different from my other folders, but not in a bad way, just up...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-15-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,177
Posted By kayakindude

I jumped on my Dahon for giggles last week to...

I jumped on my Dahon for giggles last week to meet someone at the office, it's been years now since I've commuted so my folders are gathering dust, I have to say it was so twitchy compared to the Rad...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-15-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,177
Posted By kayakindude

Just a heads up, Rad Just launched a memorial...

Just a heads up, Rad Just launched a memorial day special on the Rover for $1399, a hundred over what I paid but still a lot of bike for the money.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-26-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 301
Posted By kayakindude

New Rad ebike lock

One negative to the Rad brand is the inability to lock the bike/ignition with a key. They just came out with wheel locks that secure up to a 4" tire.

Mine arrived today...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-11-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,982
Posted By kayakindude

I've seen a bunch of lectrics and they seem...

I've seen a bunch of lectrics and they seem pretty solid. Rad can have some great prices but you have to catch the right sale or closeout. You don't need anything fancy and basic components with a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-31-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,931
Posted By kayakindude

I'm the positive poster but certainly noted areas...

I'm the positive poster but certainly noted areas in need of improvement during my setup phase. Like other posters some of us just wanted to dip our toes into an assist system.

I think I was...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-30-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,931
Posted By kayakindude

To be fair that might not be a swytch thing, I'm...

To be fair that might not be a swytch thing, I'm thinking any front hub motor is 10mm minimum. Others may be more familiar
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-30-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,931
Posted By kayakindude

Yes, use a file and it doesn't take long. It's...

Yes, use a file and it doesn't take long. It's actually in the manual but of course they don't tell you that part
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 662
Posted By kayakindude

My 1st folder was D7. Love that bike. Beat the...

My 1st folder was D7. Love that bike. Beat the snot out of it and it is such a great travel bike. The expensive bike may have better components? The D7 will handle anything you throw at it.

I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-26-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,931
Posted By kayakindude

Hi David, You have to file down the motor...

Hi David,

You have to file down the motor mount if you have less than 10mm forks. I went through the same thing. Older road bike with a 9mm fork. Not sure if other kits have 10mm axles. Sorry to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-06-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,698
Posted By kayakindude

That's a strong blanket statement. Rad makes a...

That's a strong blanket statement. Rad makes a pretty solid product. It's our 1st ground up e-bikes and as far as the RadRover it's a lot of bike for the price. I've had no issues and we love...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-15-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By kayakindude

Rack wasn't inexpensive, cost $500. Weight rating...

Rack wasn't inexpensive, cost $500. Weight rating per bike is 80 pounds. The Rovers are 70 pounds with the battery.

Rack itself is 58 pounds and uses a 2 inch hitch. I can definitely remove the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-12-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By kayakindude

Hollywood rack review

Just a quick review with some pics. Finally got around to assembling and installing the 150 pound limit rack, which itself weighs about 50 pounds.

It's our 1st trailer hitch rack and did not find...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-12-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By kayakindude

Awesome job! The wife and I love our tandems and...

Awesome job! The wife and I love our tandems and that's great you ride so often. We took our 2006 cannondale with the 250 Swytch hub out Thursday for a nice 30 miler with the dog. It had been almost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,967
Posted By kayakindude

Like some have mentioned, Yoga was a game changer...

Like some have mentioned, Yoga was a game changer for me as I moved into my 40's and on. I was a distance runner and was one who always struggled to touch my toes.

I gained amazing flexibility...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,967
Posted By kayakindude

I stretch to pull the charger cord out of my...

I stretch to pull the charger cord out of my ebike battery and again stretch after the ride to plug the cord back into the battery.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-06-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,177
Posted By kayakindude

That's a great grab! I'm bummed that they are not...

That's a great grab! I'm bummed that they are not compatible with the other models. I'm happy with the Rovers but man I shouldn't have hesitated on the mission deal.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-21-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,931
Posted By kayakindude

I went through a similar experience with filing...

I went through a similar experience with filing the motor mounts. I do wish they clearly defined the minimum 10mm fork gap that is required.

Same issue with the oversized aluminum frame, had to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-19-22, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 734
Posted By kayakindude

Watts human vs motor

Math question on electric assist. Riding a 75 pound fat tire Rad Rover for about 20 miles today. I noticed that on assist level one, regardless of which mechanical gear I was in the computer stated...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-17-22, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,960
Posted By kayakindude

Riders from the RI/Ma border. Your email bounced.

Riders from the RI/Ma border. Your email bounced.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-22, 04:31 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,684
Posted By kayakindude

I have 20 and 24 inch folders, three tandems (one...

I have 20 and 24 inch folders, three tandems (one electric assist, another just a single speed),
two road bikes and now just added this beast...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,684
Posted By kayakindude

simply awesome :) I have folders, tandems...

simply awesome :)

I have folders, tandems (one with assist), road bikes, and now electric Rad fat bikes. I enjoy each and every style and each one pedals. One is not better than the other for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-17-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,177
Posted By kayakindude

Yeah it's a lot of bike for the money and I'm...

Yeah it's a lot of bike for the money and I'm thinking of using them for gravel and or combo off and on road routes. Already have the tandem and a Chameleon for long road rides and a bunch of folders...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-12-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,177
Posted By kayakindude

I just grabbed two Radrover 6's for $1250 each...

I just grabbed two Radrover 6's for $1250 each with the sale and military discount. They can replace my 90's Giant Iguanas hanging in the garage for the last 10 years.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-15-22, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 814
Posted By kayakindude

Pres-sale came out today. ...

Pres-sale came out today.
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they have that air model that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,684
Posted By kayakindude

Exactly, I've been called a cheater and had...

Exactly, I've been called a cheater and had riders say it's easy to climb a hill because we have a motor. Pretty sure that heart rate monitor and sweat pouring off is an indication that we are...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-11-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 814
Posted By kayakindude

Swytch has one set up specifically for Brompton...

Swytch has one set up specifically for Brompton and or users of the front mounting bag. They have a new look with a slim battery and 60% off if you do a survey. I think prices are higher now (what...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-11-22, 07:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,448
Posted By kayakindude

Paul I like the idea of battery on the rear rack....

Paul I like the idea of battery on the rear rack. Biggest issue with seatpost battery is it restricts air travel. Folder should be able to ride analog where battery use runs out or is restricted.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,684
Posted By kayakindude

It's not really about being too young to ride an...

It's not really about being too young to ride an e-bike. My single is analog and our tandem low level PAS assist, what the assist does is cut down the time of the ride on either your route or getting...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-18-22, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 859
Posted By kayakindude

Why not consider adding e-assist? Brompton has a ...

Why not consider adding e-assist? Brompton has a system and there are front hub conversion kits. Swytch can be set to 15 or 20mph, you will still be working your but off but it will keep you with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,958
Posted By kayakindude

That sums it up nicely. I have assist on the...

That sums it up nicely. I have assist on the tandem and none on my solo bikes but when the time comes I will happily add assist to continue riding like I'm still in my 20's. I just don't get the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-22, 04:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,111
Posted By kayakindude

Tandem is a 2006 Cannondale with disc brakes. LBS...

Tandem is a 2006 Cannondale with disc brakes. LBS took the rear hub apart and cleaned it up, lubricated. Mechanic said it was pretty dirty. Rear disc brakes were also readjusted. Mech is working on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-21-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,111
Posted By kayakindude

We brought it to the LBS and asked them to pull...

We brought it to the LBS and asked them to pull the rear hub apart and inspect. Great feedback on that possibility. It would make sense that it is loudest when climbing because all of the weight is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-20-22, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,111
Posted By kayakindude

Thanks for the feedback so far. It's been really...

Thanks for the feedback so far. It's been really frustrating. To be fair the LBS has been working well with us to resolve, but someone there is going to have to ride it out for 4+ miles to isolate...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-17-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By kayakindude

A few tips on the kit, it's a 10mm mount, your...

A few tips on the kit, it's a 10mm mount, your bike is probably good because it's a heavy and probably steel fork. If the eyelet diameter is smaller a flat file will help the motor mount fit.

I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,111
Posted By kayakindude

More than creaking

Videos of the issue (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RXvuHJd2SzM01Gn17rpDx7TMvD6rf0cc)

Any advice appreciated. We are about $800 into service and parts replacement trying to eliminate this...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-29-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 592
Posted By kayakindude

Weird...

On a group ride with our tandem this morning and another cyclist says "nice hub", then mentions he had originated the front hub motor and his idea has been stolen many times over. A few miles later...
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