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@ldwalker4452

3 жыл бұрын

Great video! How did you mount the license plate bracket to the bike rack? Did you have to drill any holes into it?

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We didn't have to drill any holes and I just used the thumb screw for one of the wheel mounts. I think I show in this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6moyo-YZdOtdbw.html

@ldwalker4452

3 жыл бұрын

@@IreneIronTravels Gotcha, thanks so much!!

@susietronti4518

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Your Amazon Link to the Pro Bike Tool bike cover is the non transport one. Can you link the transport one? We have the exact bikes you have and were wondering if 2 rad rovers, because they're so big, would fit in the transport cover for 2, or wouldwe needtogo bigger. Can you clarify? Thank you.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Susie! It looks like Amazon is out of the travel version XL (2 bike ), which is what we have. Amazon changes our links when the original item is out of stock! We have the RadRover 5 and the RadRover ST and the XL travel fits them nice and snug. I think the XXL might be a bit too big and loose.

You are a FANTASTIC teacher/trainer! Thank you!

I find your review very well done. My wife and I have ordered two Lectric 2.0 bikes and I feel your review will apply to our bikes as well. Thank you!

Wow! Great job 👏. You answered all my questions. Thank you so much. Looking forward to checking out more of these informative videos.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

Thank you for another fantastic video . You two did a excellent presentation on the Rad Power Bikes. Thank you for taking the time to explain and showing us how to mount and dismount the bikes . You are so right on thief so like you explain to have the best locks so nobody can steal the bikes. Now I’m off chasing butterflies in the middle of winter 😂😂😂. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. BS & BK

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry! Appreciate you watching and glad you got a kick outta the butterflies!! BS & BK!!

This was BY FAR the most informative and helpful video about the Rad Power bikes and hitches I have seen. Thank you so much!!!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you so much! Nice compliment and appreciate you watching!

Excellent review! I have been interested in these for over a year. You answered all my questions and few I hadn't thought off. I see one of these in my future.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! They certainly are a blast ,enjoy!!😃

You guys are very thorough! I have one of the first RadMini circa 2017 and IMO you covered all the fundamentals of using, storing, securing and maintaining this bike! Well done!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Appreciate the nice comment and enjoy that Rad!

Wow, I very much enjoyed your review of the E bike and everything that goes with it.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Great review! We love our Rads! And agreed, you can absolutely get a great workout, arguably a better workout than any other bike. We find we use ours more than our cars for errands because of the versatility. Thank you!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Thanks so much for watching! 😃

Thank you for a very informative video. We are retired and have two Rad Power bikes and enjoy them very much. I will look for the bike cover you use as well as the locks and rack bags. We have a rack coming to attach to our rv trailer. we will be checking out some of your other videos, thanks again.

Great video! Thanks for sharing all the ins and outs with us! Great smile of Aaron in front of the LOVE sign. HaHa

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I must have been REALLY happy that day! 😂😂

Loved the very end about the levels of power assist - especially PAS 0. It's comforting to hear that on my journey of getting healthier, if I so choose I can really give myself a workout.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

You got this! Thanks for checking out the video!

Great informative video on the Rad Runner fo RV travel. Ours are arriving this week and you answered questions on the hitch mount rack, cover, security, and options. Let Rad Power know that we give your video an A+. Thanks!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy those new Rads!!

My husband and I cannot thank you guys enough! We have had a ROADTREK 19’ for the past three years and just bought two Rad Runner Plus ebikes. You had SO MANY GREAT tips that we will use. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos! Thank you!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Appreciate you guys watching and enjoy those bikes!!

Thanks for another great informative video. We’re going to check out the cover and bags. Like the idea of using my bike to get groceries, etc. I am 5’ 3” and am very comfortable with my Rad Rover Step Thru. I keep the seat close to the lowest setting.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

That's great to know, we get alot of questions about height on the ST. Thanks Cathy!

Great video! I have a RadRover and love it! I recently got a rear view mirror and would highly recommend it. I feel so much safer.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, a mirror sounds like it would be a great addition!

Great review!!! Looks like it is a perfect solution for the two of you!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joyce, we do love them!

Lots of informaiton in one video. Thanks!

Thank you very much. Alot of great info! I really enjoyed the video.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome sauce and super congratulations into E-BIKE LIFE. I’m a proud owner last year of my New EVELO DELTA X E-Bike. I love that I do NOT have a rear derailleur. I love the CVT, Continuous Variable Transmission. 750 Watt mid-drive motor. Mine is a Class 2 and I still pedal way up and still get a great workout.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, thank you! Love the new ebike revolution and they certainly are a game changer for us! Appreciate you watching and enjoy that Evelo!

Great review. Regarding a shorter person on the full size RadRover Step Thru. My wife is 4'11" and LOVES her step thru. She looks and feels quite comfortable with it. And she had very little riding experience prior to riding her RadRover.

Great review on the Rad Power Bikes! I'm searching for an ebike, but finding supply is pretty low currently, on almost all brands. Thanks for all the detailed info. Very helpful!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's crazy how popular ebikes are finally getting after being out for a while now. The difference from 2019 to 2020 is huge on how many ebikes we see in the RV parks. We really do love ours and hope you find your bikes! Thanks for watching!!

Great video with a lot of good tips! I know this is an older video but just wanted to point out we used to have that same bike rack and it pained me watching the maneuvers to get 70lb ebikes racked, it got to the point (for us older peeps) that we stopped using our ebikes as much because hated racking them everytime until we upgraded our bike rack ...... there are 2 versions of racks out there that are effortless and very quick that both bikes are on or off in 30 seconds...... the 1UP bike rack holds 80lbs in each bike tray and the QuickerStuff quick rack holds up to 120lbs and the quick rack also has a very simple ramp for those of us that dont like squating with 70lb bikes lol. They can be a bit pricier but worth it to us as now we make much more use of our ebikes with the easy access to them but you won't find these specialty racks on etrailer or at retail outlets.. We have put about 12k miles on the 1UP rack and love it so much more than any other rack we have used. Truly effortless We also found that we would have to replace our travel cover every few thousand miles because it would start shredding and this might be different with every vehicle setup depending on the vehicle aerodynamics and wind shear hitting the bikes but our first remedy was to use bungee straps to tighten up any area in the cover that had slack - but the final solution was to get a 5x7 cargo net that we put over the travel cover to keep the cover very tight against the bikes and less exposed to wind shear and haven't had to replace it since. When securing the bikes we have heavy chain from under vehicle securing the bike rack and then each bike has 1 ABUS folding locks and 2 ABUS Heavy Duty U Lock -the Abus Granit Ulock and the Abus SmartX Ulock we use has an alarm built in and a security factor of 15/15. We all know there is no fail safe lock when it comes to bike security but we feel more comfortable knowing any attempt to take our ebikes will make a lot of noise and take more than 5 minutes with a grinder and be enough deterrent to move on to next bikes. Even with the excess locks and the alarm we use for security - the greatest deterrent is keeping your bikes covered as much as possible. At night we always have our bikes covered and use the Abus SmartX lock so that if anyone attempts to remove the cover the SmartX alarm will go off. We have had a lot of friends lose their valuable bikes over the years and enjoy being able to sleep better with the extra security. Happy Trails!

Both of you did an excellent job speaking, teaching and mentoring in this video .....seriously, well done. I have a Rad power bike as well, the "Rad Mission 1" which I love and in fact, my wife wants one now after riding mine. In any case, we will be taking them with us in future RV journeys and appreciate your insight. Thank you....Mike and Rhonda in Cali

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you guys!

We have a pair of Rad Mini ebikes. You can definitely get a workout if you want or get assist as required. We are 63 years old and these bikes give us an opportunity to get out and see a lot of places we would not without them. I am 6'-1" and my Wife is just 5'. They are adjusted to fit us great! Thanks for your review!

Great video and so informative! I have been wondering how hard it would be for me to lift the bike onto the rack! Thanks to you, now I know I can do it!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great review and editing! Really appreciate that you edited in clips showing what you were talking about versus just being talking heads!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We try to make videos like how we enjoy watching them. We all have too short of attention spans to just watch someone talk!😂😂 Give me some B-roll! Appreciate you guys watching!!

Great and informative video. Like you said ...you can get as much of a “workout” riding the bike as you want.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Totally true! Thanks for watching again!

Great video Very informative.

Very helpful. We have 27ft Minnie Winnie and do not tow. Just bought 2 e bikes and are ready to extend our travel abilities With over 30,000 miles or riding on regular bikes this is a totally new experience. Thanks for the information. Great video. Just subscribed.

@IreneIronTravels

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great setup you have!

Great video guys! We’re looking at getting a similar set up for our Class B

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It is quite a game changer for us! We love having these for sooo many reasons! Thanks for watching!

Your video was very informative and well done! I keep my Rad Rover inside my van, and never leave it unattended, even if I have to enlist (or pay) someone when I go in a store or to work out at the gym. Too many opportunists getting free e-bikes these days. I can't afford to replace mine, so I'm vigilant, and a thief is risking being shot.

you guys are fantastic. I love watching your videos!

@IreneIronTravels

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks for showing us how you put the bikes on your racks. and your upgrades.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

Great video! One comment about how to lock a bike, lock the rear triangle thru the wheel and frame, I had my rear wheel stolen once and it is the most expensive part of the bike to replace.

We’ve also just bought ebikes because it was too much of a hassle to pack up everything in the van just to go to the shops. Great great investment.

Very informative, thank you for sharing

Awesome video guys. Fun to watch and very educational. I have the rad stepthru. One thing that I purchased was an alarm for my bike. I have to think that if someone was trying to steel my ebike that an extremely high pitched alarm would make them run off. It cost me $16.00 and is very sensitive to movement of the bike, mounts anywhere a flat surface is available, I have mine mounted on the front bar just under my handle bars. And it has a remote control that you can take with you when you go into a store. Its awesome, something to consider..My kids have had all 3 of their bikes stolen in November from inside a vehicle so nothing is full proof but anything to make it less desirable helps. I'm a firm believer in alarms.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard of that alarm and really need to get a couple for that extra security! Cheap and it works! Thanks!

Good Morning ☕️ Another great video 👍👍 I’m glad you include Chris’s Nutrition and Fitness link at the top of your videos. I checked it out and saved it to my favorites. _that’s a start anyways_ I know who Irene is~ Should I tell? 😂 Take Care Safe Travels

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning JJ! We're glad you checked out the nutrition and fitness stuff.......it's not always people's favorite! 😂😂 Whos Irene! 🤐😂😆 Take care!

Great review. Been considering Rad Power Bikes for some time. Love the rear rack and expandable bag. Nice helmet too. An additional security idea - make your bikes unique with graphics or a different color tire. If it does get stolen, it will be more easily identifiable by the registered community. I did have questions about the fit which you answered. Nice.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bill, great tip about the unique look for extra security. We are definitely having fun with these bikes. Thanks for watching!

Nice tutorial and thanks! I was going to ask about the Pro Cover but found my answer in the comments. What I didn't see, was any comment about the mounting onto the rack. So, for the folks just getting setup with ebikes and RV's, ......these bikes are heavy, and the type of rack you choose can be significant. Your method, for that rack, seems to work well and I will try it with my USA ONE even though my rack is much higher off the ground. At 74, I can still lift the entire weight of our Rad Mini foldables onto my rack, but I've found removing the battery, seat post and Topeak bag (with it's 15 Lbs of locks and junk) to be pretty helpful. Plus, you get to charge the batteries going down the road :) I like the looks of that Pro Cover! I've been useing my old Goldwing MC cover that covers both bikes including the wheels. Hopefully thieves will think there's a motorcyce under it :) Also, I have to say I liked your Black Tank video.........good tips!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes the Pro cover we have (xl) for two bikes, fits our two ebikes nice and snug. It's been holding up well for months and a couple thousand miles of travel. Nice job on handling the heavy weight of ebikes at 74! They are no joke! Appreciate you watching and your thoughtful comment!

I would place the interior bike in two moves. First place it in the exterior slot then move the bike to the interior one. Thanks for the video.

You guys would be so much fun to hang out with a spend a day touring around on our ebikes! Wish my wife had the ebike passion I do.

Awesome video especially the mounting portion.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!!

Great video. Live your channel, as we are B travelers as well. One suggestion, you may want to run the lock through the rear frame triangle and rear wheel. The rear wheel also has you motor, so of some value. Enjoy all you can tips and tricks and your adventures.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! True, that motor could be tempting to a thief! Thanks for watching, appreciate!

Another great video you guys! We were on our Rads today as we had a nice sunny day here in the PNW. I like that Topeak bag. Thinking one will probably do the trick for when we want to carry stuff while out or groceries? Cher has the white Rover ST so might have to wait for the orange rack to come back in stock. Having that rack is almost a necessity just so I can move the brake light. Jeez, that's in a stupid spot! This winter needs to make room for Spring as your desert videos are getting harder and harder to watch!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russ! Glad to hear of the nie day up in the PNW! Perfect for a ride. Yeahm we really light the racks and just having a bag on the back is great for unexpected stops at a grocery store or to just pack water, camera, or a hoodie! Maybe a rain racket for you guys!😜

So helpful for Users, Thanks for the videos.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

AWESOME , once again....Great video!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 👍

Great video. Very informative. One nitpick item -- in video, it was stated that 10 amps for six hours is 60 amps. I think the technically correct way to say this is that it is 60 amp-hours.

So great! I love everything about this video. I’m running to show it to my other half as proof that we need these bikes, thank you so much! I’ll find those blue tooth helmets. 😀

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

We hope you talk him into it! Great way to explore this country along with the RV. Thanks for watching!

@missriggy

3 жыл бұрын

@@IreneIronTravels totally talked him into it...he’s easy...happy wife, happy life, ya know? Seriously, so many thanks for this perfect, to the point of all the things, and, funny video. I mean, the “I don’t know what it’s like for a 5’2 person” part is just hilarious!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks again for watching and enjoy those bikes! 😃

I recommend buying bike socks too which go on the wheels (bottom up) to protect them from rain, dust, road grime while driving. We inadvertently trashed our chains and gearing while driving the East coast. It took hours of cleaning and lubing to get all the road grime and sand out of the drive train.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Good tip, thanks!

Very through video, great!. Yes I will getting those locks. I am 68yrs. Old. The world is a sad state these days. Take care , have fun.

Ahhh sorry! I asked my question too soon! I see the solution! Very nice!!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

😃

I agree 100% about it being a workout. With severe mobility issues from a bad fall a few years back I have 3 plates & 23 screws in my shoulders, crushed vertebrae, bad knees etc., I haven't been able to get enough exercise and began gaining weight. After getting the Rad Rover 5 about 8 weeks ago I'm going out on 12 to 15 mile rides through the Forest Preserves and State Parks near me! I'm getting up at 5am to get to the lakes and ponds to film the wildlife when the fog is still on the water and the sun is coming up, and again at 7pm at night after work to catch the sunsets with my drone. I use peddle assist 1 in most cases and the throttle on the steeper hills to help out, but I've doubled and on occasion tripled my calorie burn each day, work up a great sweat, and I've been rewarded with a lot less daily pain in my knees and back. A bonus is an 9lb weight loss in the past 5 weeks! Your workout is as intense as you want it to be..

@paulhendershott667

3 жыл бұрын

Update: My wife's Rad City Step through just arrived so we'll be hitting the parks together soon, and I decided to purchase a Himiway Cruiser Step-Thru and sell the Rad Rover 5 to make it even easier for me to mount and dismount the bike. With my physical issues, it was hard for me to throw my leg up an over the bike saddle because it is up so darn high (due to me being 6'4"). I'll let everyone know if it solved my mounting/dismounting problem!

Fantastic! Thanks for showing how to use the rack. And thanks Chris for showing a girl can do it. :)

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! 😃

Bike riding is awesome. Our last few vacations before Covid included bike riding. I've said it's the best way to tour an area. When we were in Europe we did bike tours of Barcelona, Munich, Budapest and the Blackforest mountains. In North America we've biked in both Portland and Vancouver as our mode of transportation. Biking is the perfect balance of speed and open air touring.

@amyfawkes6153

2 жыл бұрын

I should also mention that I witnessed a bike alarm in action. It was at a local mall where a bike was locked up and frequented by potential thieves. I saw a man and woman try to steal a bike in daylight. They set off the bike alarm which was just as loud as a car alarm. The thieves laughed and walked away quite nonchalantly.

Thanks for showing merry how you get the bikes up and off of the rack. I have Bree my having trouble lifting my 48 pound bike up and down by myself. I am going to give your suggestion a try. Thanks so much. ❤️❤️

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching!😁

So happy your license plate was shown…. I KNEW you must be from the Midwest:). As a North Dakotan, the accent is making me smile . Good info as well- we are new RVers and looking at e bikes as an option rather than towing a car.

@IreneIronTravels

2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! Congrats on the new RV lifestyle! E bikes are a great addition to it and you can totally use them for almost any task you would a car. 😊

Excellent well down video. I don't RV and still learned something. I don't mount the bike on the inner position like that. I mount it the same way you do for the outer position. The only diff is that I fold down the vertical bar to allow the same 'swing' of the inner bike. The only gotcha is accidently hitting and rotating the pedals. When that happens, its bad, since I have to lift the rear of the rad rover to allow turning the pedals. In that situation, I will try your roll-back technique.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I heard a couple others say they do it your way and works for them. My after market lights get in the way for me, but I'll try it again!

Great review, my wife and I have the same bikes and im charged with security. Thanks for suggestion of abus lock.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

We do love them! Thanks for watching, enjoy the bikes!😀

Hi, I have Bluetooth in my motorcycle helmet, best thing since sliced bread 😁😁. I mainly use it to listen to the SatNav on my phone, music but a com with your riding partner is also great.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, have heard they are great!

Great info! Thank you

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Mary!😃

I'm glad you are having fun on the bikes other than bad weather they are the thing for just errands and sightseeing, and for what its worth chiropractors aren't doing anything a good swim can't do.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍 We do love these things. Thanks for watching!

We have Magnum e-bikes off the back of our 24 foot Winnebago View. No more need to tow a car and I didn't want some type of scooter. Just like you, we do cities, we do trails (TrailLink.Com) and we do grocery shopping. My wife has a front basket and loves it. Great video!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome setup and a great alternative to a tow car! Appreciate you guys watching!

I would recommend considering going tubeless, especially living in an RV. The first month I had my RadRover I had 4 or 5 flats. The eleven months after going tubeless I have had zero flats. And to prove my devotion to it I keep a thumbtack and a regular Phillip's screwdriver. When someone doubts how good Stan's sealant works I push the tack into my tire, then in the same hole I shove the screwdriver into it (probably a 3/16th'' hole) and pull it out. The thumbtack hole seals instantly and the screwdriver is about one second before it seals. I've put 3,000 miles on my Rads in one year and have most likely had hundreds of punctures that I never know about. The stock RR tires are perfectly capable of tubeless.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Good advice, appreciate it!

@dawnnaalliss

3 жыл бұрын

Can I ask what type of riding you were doing? I am getting ready to start riding mine and don't want get stuck out. Did you buy the tubeless from Rad? Thanks!

@joemcdonough2765

3 жыл бұрын

@@dawnnaalliss Well yea, I too think he was ridding through old camp fire locations causing the flat tires.

@Just2HepCats

3 жыл бұрын

@@joemcdonough2765 Hi ... do you think going tubeless is a good idea anyway? Thank you

Awesome overview!! Can’t wait to get one to throw in my van!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

You should!

Loved your video. I have been eyeing these bikes for a minute, but for now I am content with my Specialized Turbo X (not a step through). On one of your points on your video regarding height, I am 5’2” and the Turbo X is I believe just as tall as yours because of the size of the wheels, additionally I have to have the seat at a certain height because of the attachment to my trailer (Burley Travoy, which I highly recommend). With this said mounting it at my height is doable. The person has to be confident in their bike riding experience, and can start riding standing up and then sit down. The dismount would be revers, which is slowing at a standing position, and then lowering down. I have been riding it this way for over 6 years now and have not had any issues with it.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Appreciate you sharing your experience and height comfort on these style bikes.

Great informative video as always! How are the bikes doing in the AZ desert terrain? You two are living the dream, enjoy and stay safe out there!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! They are doing great! We took them on a 15 rough mile ride through the desert wash and ditches along the highway and they did great. VERY bumpy and dusty, not the most comfortable ride, but it was fun.

Good afternoon! Thank you very much for this great video. Wow....it is just so comprehensive! We are only part timers (former travel trailer owners; have another trailer and truck on order for this summer). We'll mostly be boondocking here in our state of CO and the immediate surrounding states for the next 5 years until we retire. Then we will start doing 1-2 month trips. We'd like to look into e-bikes as well. I guess 1 way for us would be to make them fit in the bed of the cap covered truck. Or, our travel trailer can accept 250lbs on a rear receiver hitch. We're all over the map with regards to what e bike to get. We live in Ouray, CO, so I know the more powerful ebike motor, as well as larger battery storage, would be beneficial due to all of the hills here. Great coverage of the accessories that have worked for you too!! Our driveway is always open for some moochdocking here in Ouray, if you'd like.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thanks for the note, appreciate it! There are a lot of ebike choices out there for sure! I'll say we really like the full-size frame and also the fat tire for our needs. I believe they are more comfortable for long rides and the fat tires work well for our type of terrain we ride on. Everything! Good luck in your ebike hunt, you guys will love having them for sure!! Feel free to ask us anything about them if you have questions. We had trouble boondocking our first time in your CO area, so we really appreciate the driveway offer. Thanks!

@campingalan

3 жыл бұрын

@@IreneIronTravels Hi there! Thank you very much for the prompt response!! Yes...I am definitely interested in a bike with the bigger wheels as I'd like to have a bit of winter capability, as well as minor off roading. I'd also like at least the 750w motor and 19+amp hr batteries. I am pretty much a linebacker build, so feel I need the beefier capability. Oh yes...you guys are most welcome here! This summer was freakin nuts, both in town here in Ouray as well as out in the woods. The merchants that sell stuff had their historical best years. The restaurants didn't fair as well with the reduced seating. The jeep trails were very over crowded too. I basically just stuck to using my little atv until October, then was able to use my truck. My guess is this coming summer will be the same here. I'm slightly older than you two and they are not talking about our vaccines being available until July-ish. Safe travels!!

One of the best videos I've seen on KZread. They both seem to be professional speakers because they rarely use the wood "um".

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the GREAT compliment! 😃😃

Excellent information on locking the bikes. We've used similar approaches for years, with (knock on wood) no problems! Regarding the exercise you get on an e-bike, I think university studies have shown you achieve about 80% of the energy expenditure (or calories expended) as you do with a non-e-bike. I've found this to be pretty accurate, as I recorded hundreds of bike rides with my gps bike computer - both on regular and e-bikes - and the calorie output on an e-bike is within 80%. I also find I can easily adjust assist to keep my heart rate in the heart rate zone I want to be in for the period I am riding.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thanks for sharing that info!😃

I have a RadCity full size frame. The frame I have is no longer available. The new ones are an inch or 2 shorter and they have that one size in the full frame only. I do recommend seniors get the step through. Getting off a full frame can be very tricky if you're not in shape. Believe me I know. I would like to thank you for going over the Hollywood bike rack. I wasn't sure I could lift my bike, at 65 lbs, on and off the rack. Being 76 I wasn't sure I could do it. But after watching you guys put a bike on and off the rake I feel I could do it, maybe. Anyway great video on rving with ebikes. PS I live in Palm Springs and it's the first place I ever lived where it was flat terrain everywhere. I love it!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching John and your thoughts on the RadCity. Once you get a hang of the racing the bikes it gets easier and easier for sure! Love PS area!

Good video thank you for the info. We have the same eBikes and same rack. You could takeoff the back bike the same way you took off the front one.

@nicholaskoulouvaris687

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to bring down the center post

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Our after market tail lights get in the way and I thought the bottom of the bike hit when loading, but I'll give it another shot. Thanks!

Hi I have a ride over mybike and bike like my bike and I also have a bike alarm pick up an Amazon it really helps against bike from getting stonin

Those bikes 😍😍😍 we will have to get some in the future.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Fun stuff!! Great additions to the rv life!

Great job with the video....

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good to see you are taking advantage of -bikes, good video. I would take the batteries off before racking the bikes. Also, Rad city bikes are one of the heaviest e-bikes. There are many other models available.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wife and I use a pet trailer for taking our dog, beach chairs and ice chest on the beach rides. I also grocery shop with the trailer it folds up and bungees under the same cover we use for the bikes on the back of the rv.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Smart!

@joellynparks7805

5 ай бұрын

I have the Burley flatbed with fat tires. I applied industrial velcro to the bottom of the flatbed with a collapsible dog kennel. Put USB rechargeable fans at each end and a foam pad for comfort. My dog loves it. Best part is it all folds down for easy storage.

Best e-bike video out there. Nice job! "Who is Irene..."

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! Appreciate you watching! 😃

I was writing a long comment about cargo carriers for water and sewage tanks on another video, when I noticed this video, and realized that you were using your hitch for the e bike carrier! I did the exact same thing with adding lights to mine! One thing to be aware of - tongue weight (of your trailer hitch) is not created equal. The farther the load is from the hitch, the more stress it'll put on it. If you add a swivel mechanism, you need to be very careful with how it's designed, so you don't overload the swivel or the hitch.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

I don't get why I don't see more lights on hitches out there, glad to hear you added them as well! Thanks for mentioning the hitch weight I didn't really think about that yet. Thanks Paul!

My bike was also stolen at night while I slept cut from my truck camper at night in South Lake Tahoe. The cable lock was silently sheared. DO NOT RELY ON CABLE LOCKS! Good advice here!!!

Very good explanation and informative, hopefully getting the radrhino step-through as in the uk for my wife’s 60th this month. Hopefully I can get it shipped and not stuck in the Brexit mess up. Keep up the great work.. G from East Riding of Yorkshire

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome, she's gonna love it! Tell her happy birthday from Chris and I. Appreciate you guys watching across the pond!😃

@glynlockyer1546

3 жыл бұрын

@@IreneIronTravels hi guys, my wife has had her 60th. She loves the look of the rad step through. My question is do you still get rewards if I use your link. Being in the uk I have to navigate to rad Europe, no option to ship unless I go to Europe. I feel you deserve to be rewarded as it gave my wife the confidence to go with the RadRhino step thu after seeing your video. Thanks Glyn & Pam

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! That's great you made the decision to go with the Rad Step thru and really appreciate you reaching out! I'm not sure if we would get credit or not, but if your able to use the link and then get to the EU website from within it might work. Either way, we really appreciate the thought and hope you enjoy your new bike! Thanks, Chris and Aaron 😃

A good kryptonite lock works well I haven't tried the type u have but I'm thinking of trying it

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

We had those U style Kryptonite locks on our other bikes and really likes them. These folding locks are just a bit bigger when you open them which helps with the bigger bikes and locking up.

My Rad Power Bike was stolen from my RV Bike Rack during the night while I has parked at Wallmart San Diego last month.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

That's horrible!

Thanks... very helpful

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I just came across a technic for loading the rack that looks easier. Load the first bike on the front rack, with the center post folded down. Then move it to the back rack, one wheel at a time. Give it a try and let us know how it works for you? Cheers, Tony

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony, yes that technique does work and is easier for some to do. Our aftermarket tail lights are in the way of the bar folding down so we pretty much always keep the middle bar up. Loading the rear bike this way is just a bit easier for me (Aaron) because I don't have to lift the bike farther away from my body to get over the tail lights. (Old back injury) But, a few have said the technic you mentioned does work well for them!

Indeed...any cable thinner than your index finger can be easily cut. I use those big Kryptonite chains (I see you have one under your van) for when my bikes are on the rack and I use a 6' cable that's as thick as my thumb for when I'm locking it up away from camp. I bought that cable 25 years ago and for some reason you can't find them anymore...I'm always looking at bike shops, hardware stores, etc...never see them. The lock you have looks really good, as the chains are certainly too heavy to haul around.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've never seen a thick cable like that! They are nice to have and we even have to use our cable lock at some locations where the folding locks just won't fit. We are still within eye site though! Thanks for watching!

Agree 100% Just shut the pedal assist of and you have a great work out! Thomyt

@carlhammill5774

3 жыл бұрын

have you actually tried this? The bikes look heavy and pedaling without any assistance seems like it would be too much effort. Does the lowest pedal assist level allow somewhat of work out?

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can pedal without the motor and get a good workout! We do it all the time on the lowest gear around town to save battery.

Great guys!! My wife and I have Radrover and love it , great info, btw my wife's name is Erin and mine is Chris 🤣

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

That's too funny, small world! Sometimes people don't know who's Chris and who's Aaron! 🤣

Would recommend side panniers front and/or back for hauling groceries! They make some pretty nice removable bags!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Totally! We looked at a set called bushwackers I think and they were removable and foldable. Could hold a full size grocery bag in each! Storage on the van got us! Thanks Mike!

@markwat

3 жыл бұрын

For tools and water bottles and trail snacks i use black canvas saddlebags hung over rack The ones i use cost about 20 dollars and change. Get them at farm supply stores. Lots of different sizes

nice video very well done, I got a pair of rads with the swing away, its great to have that option and full use of rear doors, I would have like to see your license plate relocation details, what did you use ? is it lit ar night ? thanks

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The swing away would definitely come in handy!! You can see more of the details of the lights and license plates here kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6moyo-YZdOtdbw.html

Great video 😁🚵‍♀️

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌

Great video, but there is an easier way. When you take the bike off closest to the van. Lower the center post, and do it the same as the front bike. No need to walk it off sideways. Just a thought.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This aftermarket tail lights we put on get in the way, but it is possible to do it that way too. Your right, probably easier for most!

I've had my rad power bikes Rover for a few years now and love it. But I recently got a Lektric Bike XP model that I love a whole lot more. The Lektric XP has 20 inch wheels vs the Rover 26 inch. That, and the fact that I got the folding step thru model, make the XP much easier to handle on the road and I can load it in the back seat of the cab on my pickup. The Rover was much harder to handle causing me to lose control and end up on the ground a couple times. I'd say the XP is a better bike for half the price.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the two and thanks for watching!

Hi It's the "Wind turbine" Guy, Check out "Flatout " Tire Sealant it has KEVLAR fibers in it. Repairs holes a 1/2 inch in diameter. You can get a four pack on Amazon. I am just a consumes. I use it on all my E-bikes.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe! That stuff sounds pretty heavy duty and better than the Slime. Will check it out for next time, thanks!

@joehawaii5788

3 жыл бұрын

@@IreneIronTravels Glad I could help. You to are the " Best "

25:09 🥹👌🏽😮‍💨nice angle camera man

We have a Hollywood bike rack ourselves and love it. We also purchased a Thule Access Swing Arm. It works great on our Pleasure-Way Lexor. We also have the Topeak trunk bags too. We don’t have e-bikes however. Where did you find the Topeak rack for the RAD? Thanks for sharing.

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Hey George, sounds like we have similar tastes in setup! 👍 The rear rack we have is just the standard rack from Rad Power Bikes and the topeak bag is the velcro strap version instead of the clip on quick release that needs the special rack. Works great so far!

Excellent review!! I am curious how the bike pedals under no power should you run out of battery. Second battery is an excellent alternative to get longer range. How are they under no power?

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for watching! Thankfully the bikes have a 7-speed gear shift on them, so without power, you can pedal fine in low gears. (1 or 2) But, it is a workout on hills or in high gears. We actually turn off the bikes and pedal around town to conserve battery, plus if you're just putzing around the ebikes go too fast at times!

Great Video! I'm curious about your brake lights being covered up by the bikes and the cover. Is that an issue? Thanks!!

@IreneIronTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, big issue! Had to add on some aftermarket tail lights, but it was pretty easy.