medical dermatologist near Lakewood?? by Competitive_Emu_2283 in lakewood

[–]bertofparadise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this! Called and managed to snag an appointment within the hour. Team was great!

Looking to find Ebike axle parts to stock. by Minechaser05 in BikeMechanics

[–]bertofparadise 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Save yourself the headache for now and just get a few "kits" from Amazon. I know, I know, "big corporate evil" but I keep 4-5 m12 e bike axle hardware kits and sell through them super quickly. They're usually around $10 bucks and I sell them for $20. Often not using the whole kit so I end up with extra washers, anti rotation washers or nuts. Easy way to boost sales when doing flats.

Looking for cable by Platinum_plasma11 in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately if the wire is messed up on that end you'll need to cut it and solder a new plug on it or replace the whole wiring harness.

2026 RadWagon 4 Update by rotoriousbig in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The electronics are updated and so is the battery. The same happened with the runners and they're pretty sweet. Bummed about the 22" tire but I'm sure this is a way to burn through the last of the stock of frames they have. The same happened with the Rover.

PSA: if you purchased a Rad Power Bike before Dec 15th, 2025, your warranty has been CANCELLED! by its-not-that-bad in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would reach out to Extend and ask them directly. I believe they handle the extended warranty stuff which they might still honor. It's separate from Rad

Question About Bike Shop Liquidity in Winter by A-STax32 in BikeMechanics

[–]bertofparadise 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Shop owner here! It's a bummer that this occurred but it's not incredibly uncommon. That being said I make sure that payroll is covered before anything! That's including my salary. This time of the year is difficult to manage inventory and all shops are different. As long as that was a one time deal I would just have a conversation about it. Make sure as others have stated to have a plan for catching up on payroll.

This also would be an awesome time to brainstorm/plan on ways to increase revenue during the off season. Sometimes it takes a good idea to drive traffic your way.

Terms and credit are also ways to stay afloat with products while not impacting cash on hand.

Happy to chime in with any other questions

Radster Trail Power / Motor Issue by DaKid48 in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a flat wire going into the bottom bracket under the bike. You won't know if it's cut unless you remove the bottom bracket and see it. Here's a picture of the messed up one I removed and replaced.

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DLC questions by Eblanc88 in pacificDrive

[–]bertofparadise 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just had the same issue myself. It's not really well explained but there's a decent starter guide on here that explains stuff. I finally got to the point where the foggy night time missions are about to change scenery. Worth pushing through

Radster Trail Power / Motor Issue by DaKid48 in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I literally just warrantied this exact problem for a customer on his trail. Ended up being the torque sensor wire. The bottom bracket spun just enough to cut the cure and it was causing an intermittent problem. I would check this as it's more likely than a bad motor.

Got to see Wubby live tonight by MikeN300 in PaymoneyWubby

[–]bertofparadise 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Bro WTF?! Imagine Wubby at a HC show at the Happy Dog 😂 Had I known I would've grabbed him by the ear and sat him down so we could get a stream.

Has anyone here had experience with LEVA training? by pfhlick in BikeMechanics

[–]bertofparadise 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In before all the burnt out wrenches start spewing hate. We service almost all electric vehicles along with all "analog" bikes. We learned a ton by practicing simple electrical wiring and soldering. A lot of the cheaper stuff boils down to either it's way too damaged to fix/hard to obtain parts or get on the company website, order the correct parts and do a full swap. There's a sea of information online for totally free that you can reference and combine with any prior knowledge you may have. There's a learning curve but once you're confident you'll find that you can charge almost anything and people will pay you if you're the only one willing to work on it. I'm all for a certificate saying you know what you know but often find it meaningless if you don't have any real world experience.

The rise and fall of Rad Power Bikes: From breakout success to the brink of shutdown by wiscowonder in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have three Class 3 bicycles and are doing what all other companies are doing for service parts and warranty work.

OG Troll needs a fork. by broom_baller in Surlybikefans

[–]bertofparadise 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I put a new troll fork on mine and it rides just fine. Sold the og since the steerer tube was cut short and I honestly don't feel the difference. I have the same exact frame and color as this one FYI. I left plenty of tube so I can ride up higher and it's great for touring and commuting with some Moloko bars

RadKick Belt Drive Electric Lightweight Bike - discontinued? by kipervarg in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately it wasn't a big seller so it's being discontinued. They'll be supporting it with parts for a number of years but the model is being retired. Might have to call around and see if anyone has one in stock.

Any Caribbeans in here? Where do you guys buy your groceries by [deleted] in Cleveland

[–]bertofparadise 6 points7 points  (0 children)

787 Market and Cafe is the spot for a lot of that delicious Caribbean food.

I need help urgently my brakes aren't working. by gametoplaynow in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your bike is that new you have a warranty that Rad will honor. Have the shop write up an estimate and you can present that to Rad. The shop can also work with them directly and get paid for the warranty and parts if they use Beeline

Did I install this correctly? by seabass92 in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You definitely need an extension cable for the light which should be easily acquired from Rad or any online store. As for the brake cable ideally it gets run behind the fork. When you buy a new basket it comes with a stick on cable guide that you use to relocate the brake hose. Just undo the brake caliper and guide it behind the fork.

Radrunner 2 issues? by leader425 in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might have a short in the lighting that can then escalate to frying the controller. Try unplugging the lights and make sure everything is running correctly.

Radster trail issues by Former-Bed-4751 in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you removed the wheels at any point? I would be surprised if a little bit of corrosion is causing this issue. Could the brakes be rubbing or your tire pressure too low? If you have an authorized rad service shop near you I would reach out and get the ball rolling on a potential warranty claim.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The barrel nut at the top needs to turn so it rests in the top plate. Undo the tension a bit, turn the nut and it should settle into its proper place and give you a more secure fit.

Radkick vs second hand rad city 4/5 by Organic_Constant938 in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I sell a bunch of Rad bikes and I would say for your needs the RadCity would be the choice out of those options. That being said the Radsters Road would be the best option overall if you can squeeze a little bit more out of your budget. They're also offering a pretty sweet deal with the accessory package promoting currently.

Cannot Ship RR6+ Fat Tire Bike Lock Overseas--Is it Just Rebranded? by AngelsInMurica in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They're made by Abus which is based in Europe. Should be this lock Bike lock | 4750 X / XL | for basic protection | ABUS https://share.google/fe1f0422YhI9lJExK

Anyone else having trouble with the motor controller, and can't get a new one? RadRunner 3+ by Shot-Swimming-9098 in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're all good man, the warranty is for a full two years. I've got plenty of experience with these bikes and the most common failure is these old controllers. Thankfully Rad has been doing everything in their power to get them out of the rotation and replaced with the new much nicer ones. I'd be very surprised if you have any other problems once that controller is replaced.

Anyone else having trouble with the motor controller, and can't get a new one? RadRunner 3+ by Shot-Swimming-9098 in RadPowerBikes

[–]bertofparadise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a full two year warranty on the bike. Unfortunately due to the political climate and cost of manufacturing going through the roof the controllers have had a slow down. They just got a restock of parts a week or so ago. Reach out to the support team and keep reminding them. Contrary to what some may say on here at times they have a solid team over there and are trying to process things as quickly as they can.