Rad City Bike Assembly, Steps 11-12, Pump Tires, Final Inspection

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.

Rad City Bike Assembly, Steps 8-10, Spokes, Fender/headlight, Adjustments

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.

Rad City Bike Assembly Steps 5-7, Spokes, Fender/Light, Adjustments

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.

Rad City Bike – Complete Detailed Setup Assembly, Steps 1-4

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.

 

cTv Making Room for Travel Trip Necessities – California Travel Videos

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.

 

Petaluma Veteran’s Parade 2018

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.

 

Pepperwood Preserve – Wildflower Bloom

The spring following the devastating Santa Rosa fires we visit a local preserve. Starting off with overhead drone views, If you like all things wildflowers than you will love our flower identification hike with expert George as he shows us the characteristics of dozens of wildflowers at the Pepperwood Preserve on Mark West Springs Road (10 miles East of Santa Rosa). To learn more about Pepperwood Preserve you can visit their website here: 

Review Thor Gemini and Winnebago Class C, CalExpo RV Show #4

Time for more Reviews – the Class C RVs at the CalExpo Recreational Vehicle show. Let’s check out Thor Industries Gemini and a couple of the popular Winnebago Class C RVs.  Be sure to stick around and meet Bob and Rosie, 2 new proud RV owners are nice enough to show us around their first ever purchase!

Review Fleetwood Surge and Pulse Class C RVs, Sacramento CalExpo, Part 3

It’s time to review some Class C RVs! Huh, we thought our Fleetwood Icon (and Pulse) were “manufacturer discontinued” when Fleetwood went bust over 8 years ago? With the recession in 2009, sadly the southern California Fleetwood RV/Trailer company filed for bankruptcy. Fortunately Cavco Industries purchased their assets and begin manufacturing Class A motorhomes in “RV Country” at Decatur, Indiana with Heartland Recreational Vehicles now owning the Fleetwood trademark. But it turns out the new company is back in the game and Class C RVs remain popular with the RV crowd. So let’s check ’em out…