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We are loving our Rad City eBikes and having loading up with accessories to make for a safer and more comfortable bike ride. Learn about or bike locks, lights, water bottle, horn and chime, throttle extender, helmet, rear view mirror, wardrobe, and even a Garmin GPS with rear radar warning system. Here’s some of our gear and links
Continue reading “Extras – Accessories/Goodies, Toys for your Bike”
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Grace’s Rad City Step Thru has arrived safe and sound from FedEx. This being our second Rad Power bike, the assembly should go easier so we’re making a time lapse series but going slower on how to tighten your spokes, etc. Then we’re off to take a test ride as Grace gets the hang of riding her bright and shiny new eBike!
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At long last after unpacking, assembly, setup and inspections, it’s finally time to take the new Rad City Bike out on the road for the maiden test ride! Stay tuned as we start adding accessories and share more lessons learned…
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Finishing our Rad City bike assembly, we begin by pumping up the tires to 50 PSI, very happy to us a good tire pump and are left wondering how long it would take a portable hand pump to partially file a tire in the field! When adding air, be sure the tire and tube are centered to avoid sidewall bulges, etc. Lastly, it’s time to take our new Rad City outside and do a final inspection before taking our beloved new bike for a spin.
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As we approach the final assembly steps of our Rad City installation, it’s time to install the front fender and headlight assembly (easier said than done), put on the seat and pedals, and make final adjustments to suit the rider.
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As we continue assembling our Rad City bike, sooner or later you MUST adjust the spoke tension – so let’s inspect them right now! Next we will install the front fender and light assembly, not so easy unless you have 3-4 hands. Then we will make some personal adjustments based on your performance and comfort requirements.
At long last our Rad City bike is delivered. After bringing it inside, we remove 30+ tie wraps and packing material, make our initial inspection to ensure the bike was properly built and no damages occurred during transport, and we follow the online Rad Power video as we complete the inventory of accessories prior to charging the battery. In the next video, we will complete steps 5-7 to charge the battery, install handlebar and the front tire. Eventually we will take the Rad City bike out for a test drive.
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Let’s explore how to simplify our travel “extras” and focus on the necessities for a long trip. In this episode we will eliminate “fun stuff” for the weekend warrior camper to accommodate important gear, tools and even entertainment items useful when we won’t have access to our home belongings.
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We dropped by the b8ta (sic Beta) test drive showroom to take the Rad City bikes out for a spin. Great fun yet with one serious warning!!! You *WILL* be hooked and ready to buy after your test drive – what fun :)[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bscxr2l4xlQ[/embedyt]
Parades are always touching, a Veterans parade is always moving but today pulled at strings and tugged at my heart in ways I’ve never before experienced with such depth. I wasn’t sure there was going to still be a parade with our air quality so bad here in Northern California from the fires. Then I wasn’t sure if my old smokers lungs would be able to handle it, if there was. The parade went on and as I walked through those in the parade I met Jack, a WW2 Veteran, (one of the few left.) I went up, shook his hand and thanked him for his service. He simply stated, “I was just doing my job”. I walked away with those words playing over and over in my head and giving them a lot of thought. Next I came upon a couple of Native American floats so beautifully decorated. Later as I watched them riding down Petaluma Bl I could hear the beat of their drums as they sang their Native songs, they too Veterans. Veterans who in WW2 broke the German codes and helped lead us to victory. There were people of all color, from all different backgrounds and many cultures coming together to celebrate all Veterans, all Americans. I never want to forget this day.
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