1 year of riding the Radrunner EU version around Copenhagen

[@jonasweber9408]

Thanks one of the greatest review of the European RadRunner

[@philader6206]

good and complete review. nearly 1 year and a half today with my RadRunner and i love it . i just added the Eggrider display few months ago. interresting product.

[@Andi_Doci]

You are already at the fastest Gear, you have the largest front sprocket with the smallest rear, that's top gear on the geared Radrunner Plus. The plus only allows you to provide more torque on hills by going to a lower gear, larger rear sprocket, that yields a lower gear.

[@clementmarquaire5896]

Nice video ! I'm the lucky owner of a mini since a month with already 500 km, and I LOVE it ! My grifriend has the rad runner plus and she is also delighted. The brakes on both bike needs constant adjustment which a bit boring, but otherwise it's a beast ! I often pedal in PAs 1 or 2, sometimes even in 0 when going slow in the forest and don't want to hear the motor. Btw, if you have the screen controller (like on mini and plus) you can unlock the 25kmh restriction easily in a hidden menu. I've set mine at 32 kmh and it feels so great !! It's also amazin has you dont loose speed after goin downhill ! Have fun and be safe !

[@kunstklappers]

Where do you find this restriction-options? Im interested

[@skillfuldabest]

How do I find the hidden menu??

[@skillfuldabest]

@@kunstklappers found it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGmVc2l6o5WWd8k

[@Matanumi]

Up and down at same time

[@IDann1]

My brakes are getting a bit of hammering they will have to get replacing soon. I’ve had my bike about 14 months now in uk 🇬🇧, but only been heavy riding for three months. I have been considering getting more range with a secondary battery, and also considering a “Eggrider” upgrade to take off the limiters.

[@BornToGetBusy]

I'll upload a video of me replacing the brake pads sometime next week :)

[@bigfarmerUK]

+1 for EggRider. Excellent and easy upgrade for extra power/torque for hills.

[@folexzyrobin6178]

You are really doing a good work with your video's but if i may advise, kindly put sites that you bought your extra added equiptment for the radmini as it will help others too. Top vid and and clear explaination.

[@BornToGetBusy]

Good point. I've added links to the equipment in the description.

[@MrTeddycozmik]

Hello from Minneapolis, MN Thank you for this! Copenhagen is a beautiful city and I can't wait to go back.

[@bigfarmerUK]

Good review John. Copenhagen looks a far safer to cycle around than London... I would say seat is an essential upgrade. The stock seat is uncomfortable and you can drop tyre pressures to compensate. Flat tyres seem to be a common issue for RadRunner owners. I have just repaired my second puncture in 2 months (both on rear). I found you can use motorcycle inner tubes which are thicker. e.g. MICHELIN Junior Motocross / MX 90/100/16 BW Also I have started using tyre sealant such as Stans Tubeless Sealant.

[@slowlydimming4320]

Just bought the radrunner 2 in canada it has a 20 miles an hr. Limit or 32 km hr.

[@davidohmart1336]

Good review have had mine for 2 weeks really like mine

[@rodneyhankins6417]

Where is this at? Where ever you at your trains are very nice.

[@mdkk]

i have had RadRunner for about 2 years. it is a quality product. Definitely install tire liners (ever since I had Mr. Tuffy liners, no flats)

[@Matanumi]

I think they come pre installed now

[@mdkk]

@@Matanumi I see on the website you can pay 100 for Tannus Tire liners to be installed. I would definitely recommend tire liners, in my experience the rad bikes get lots of flats and the tires are not easy to change at least for me.

[@anonharingenamn]

This is the kind of long-term review I care about. "First impressions" are almost always worthless unless you're reviewing ice cream on a hot summers day lol.

[@_LVC]

🍦

[@Matanumi]

These are the best reviews

[@leoneranger9348]

😆 (and true!)

[@MehmetErgene]

Great, thanks for sharing!

[@MarketingGuy]

Hey John! Any updates on your Radrunner? I am planning on buying one and I really care about the longevity of the bike. So it must be 2,5-3 years of use now? How is the bike in cold weather? How does it hold up in terms of rust, battery aging, wear and tear etc? Do you have it parked outside (also in winter)? How is your eggrider aging? Sorry for all the questions. But i can't really find any information on this.

[@BornToGetBusy]

Yeah, its been 2.5 years with a lot of riding. So far the bike is holding up great. I usually park it in a shed over night and at work but it has been caught outside on a several occasions and I've also ridden it when raining. In terms of wear and tear, there's not much to report. Besides normal maintenance such as changing break pads, grease/oil etc. it's holding up great. The spring for the kick-stand did break a few months ago but was replaced by Rad as part of the warrantee. There is no rust to speak of except a bit on the kickstand. Since I live in quite cold climate I guess the battery has degraded to about 60-70% of its original capacity. This winter I didn't bother to bring the battery inside everyday but left it on the bike in the shed overnight and charged it there even though it was freezing. Not optimal for the battery I know. So I guess 60-70% is not that bad. Note that it is still cold here so that might increase once its starts to get warmer. I now have to charge the battery at work when before I could wait to charge till I returned home. It's a 27 km round-trip and I have around 15-20% left when I get home. If I didn't charge at work I would run out of juice close to home. I always ride at max 5 pedal assist so I could just lower that but then what's the point? :D I was getting fed up with flat tires but after installing Tannus Armour in the tires I haven't gotten a single flat tire. I will post a video of those and the installation soon. The Eggrider is doing fine. Still like new. No issues. It says I've ridden almost 2000 km on it.

[@MarketingGuy]

@@BornToGetBusy Thanks a lot for the detailed reply! I also planned to park it outside under a roofed bikestand. But I would always take the battery inside ;) In winter it gets about 10 degrees colder here. I thought of buying the Tannus Armour with my bike. But I am a bit worried if the tires would get even heavier, and the handling would change to the worse. Great to hear that the eggrider hold up well. The original radrunner display looked a bit skuffed in your eggrider video.

[@BornToGetBusy]

​@@MarketingGuy Well, in my experience there has been nothing but upside to getting the Tannus Armour. Can't really feel any change to handling. I did change to 20x4 tires so they are significantly bigger than the original that came with the bike. I much preferred the look of the original but 20x4 is just more common and it gives a speed increase as well due to their larger diameter. The bike itself is also so heavy that the weight of the Tannus Armour is super negligible. It's just a bit of foam. Yeah, the display was indeed a bit skuffed but that is just due to me trying to fit the bike in trunks of cars whenever I got a flat far away from home and it got a bit banged up. But thats all stopped since getting the armour for the tires :)

[@MarketingGuy]

@@BornToGetBusy Just ordered the Radrunner with some accessories like the Tannus Armour. Thanks for your help!

[@BornToGetBusy]

@@MarketingGuy that's great! I'm sure you won't be disappointed 😊

[@buzz4175]

thanks for sharing the vid, I live in Wales UK, lots of hills, I have fitted the Bolton Controller upgrade to make my life a bit easier in going about the place

[@Senchak]

Hey I don't know if you can help me? I live in Scotland and Iv just ordered mines. I ordered it as I thought I was able to use throttle n travel at about 10-15mph without pedaling? Am I wrong? Aw I really hope not....

[@buzz4175]

@@Senchak no you are not wrong, you will be able to use throttle only to get about and it will go a bit faster than 15 if you want it to, have fun :)

[@Senchak]

@@buzz4175 aw wow thanks man I went to bed panicked last night thinking I had gave so much money to something different! Lol aw brilliant! Thanks again for getting back to me much appreciated, have an awesome day!

[@bigfarmerUK]

@@Senchak I have a RadRunner down in hilly Cornwall. Strongly recommend you look at the EggRider display which unlocks full power and allows full speed using twist throttle. Search for Big Game Bikes on KZbin. Have Fun.

[@Senchak]

@@bigfarmerUK I really appreciate you my friend.

[@co5taP]

Hi I’m looking at the UK version and just want to know if you can still ride the bike without having to pedal all the time? I can’t seem to find if this is a US version feature only or if all the Rad Bikes offer this. I don’t want to buy the bike if I have to pedal 100% of the time. Sometimes I may want to sit back and let the bike do the work for me. Can you clarify this does or doesn’t offer this please? Thanks

[@BornToGetBusy]

I assume the UK version is the same as EU. In that case, you can't ride without pedalling all the time, except if you install the Eggrider. This allows you to sit back and use the throttle to full speed. Technically this is not legal as this makes the bike more like a moped. In stock the throttle is capped at 5 km/h. Check out my video on the Eggrider to see more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6a6gpymgtenaqssi=JyF79_xmI7mxGPVs

[@co5taP]

@@BornToGetBusy no way!! That sucks. Literally purchased it last night after looking at all the reviews on YT. Then only to realise we get the dulled down version of the bike here in the UK . Most likely going to cancel the order now tbh. I’ll look at the eggrider you mentioned but still think I’ll just cancel and call it a day. So disappointed as I had also purchased tons of accessories too. Appreciate the clarification.

[@BornToGetBusy]

@@co5taP Well, I still think it's a good bike. As for the features, that's just the rules here. You won't find another e-bike which is much different unless you look at speed pedelecs. Though I think none allow you to ride without pedalling. As mentioned that's basically a moped. And they'll stop selling Rad bikes in Europe soon. The Eggrider is a great upgrade and plug play. Will transform the bike. Check out Big Game Bikes in the UK which is where I bought it.

[@Odrispi]

Thanks for the interesting and informative video! How would you describe costumer service and technical assistance for these bikes?

[@BornToGetBusy]

I've been happy with customer service. Only had to contact them once after almost 2 years as the spring holding the kickstand broke. They sent a free replacement. I bought a Mate bike before the Rad and they are horrible at customer service

[@philippwissemann9420]

Hydraulic Brakes are cheap. You get MT-200 kit for 40€ or Deore-6100 kit for 90€. The mineral oil is about 40 cents. Bleeding kit is around 20€ for a good one. The most expensive thing is the Park Tool HBT-1 for 99€, but you don't really need it. You can do it with a cigar cutter and a hammer

[@indiatechsupport8092]

hvor købte du det sæde henne ?

[@chrisnorris3641]

Dude, I passed 1 guy and he took it personally. That man pedalled his hardest trying to overtake me so he can slow down and try to keep me behind his slow ass. I couldn't believe I was experiencing road rage on a damn bike. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ivanosijek2306]

What is lowest km reach by single charge that you can make?

[@BornToGetBusy]

Well, right now its freezing here and I only can reach about 20-25km range with max pedal assist (PAS 5) city riding (many stop lights). The range increase significantly as the weather gets warmer. But the battery is 2 years old and stored/charged in a shed (not heated) so I guess this is normal.

[@A-Grat-A]

About top speed - may be 3rd party device like Eggrider can solve this problem? They do work with Rad Bikes.

[@BornToGetBusy]

Yeah, I just added the EggRider and it made a huge difference. Check out my latest video for more info.

[@tangowood]

Hej John, Thanks for uploading! You said that the tires was too slippery in rain.. I´m looking for an e-bike I can use to commute on some hilly gravel roads, how does the bike and the fat tires perform on gravel and Pile Allé? Dbh. Morten

[@BornToGetBusy]

Hi Morten. Sorry for the late reply. Thought I already answered... Well, I ride through Mindelunden on the way to work on gravel and its fine through I wouldn't recommend riding aggressive riding. I changed to "sandstorm" tires and added the EggRider which made a big difference, especially going up hills. Check out my latest videos for more info.

[@kunstklappers]

Is it with a throttle? I've heard they remove those in the EU version 🤷🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@BornToGetBusy]

Yeah, it has throttle but it's just for getting you going. It's max 5 km/h or something like that. Useful only cause the bike is so heavy its hard to pedal from full stop.

[@kunstklappers]

@@BornToGetBusy too bad. In America the very sale bike comes with full throttle assist-setting aka no pedalling

[@BornToGetBusy]

@@kunstklappers well, it's supposed to be a bike, not a moped 😉

[@channelrelax2861]

Hi. Thanks for the video’s. I’m looking for a e-bike that also can be used in bad weather conditions. So you don’t recomend this one ? sinds you rather go by train during the rain.

[@BornToGetBusy]

Nah, I recommend it. But it was easy to jump on a train rather than ride for an hour getting soaked 😊

[@anonharingenamn]

Can't you increase the speed from 25 kph through some button pressing?

[@BornToGetBusy]

Hmm... Don't think so. You might with the upgraded display or a new controller. Haven't tried.

[@ela.visuals]

what model is this please?

[@BornToGetBusy]

Radrunner 1 EU version

[@tonystone3397]

NICE ONE

[@IDann1]

Where do you get the seat upgrade because the standard one is a pain in the bum? I use a gel cover for now..

[@BornToGetBusy]

I've added links in the description. The seat post is this: www.cykelgear.dk/reservedele/sadelpinde/sadelpinde/xlc-sadelpind-affjedring-272. I guess you can find something similar from a shop in the UK as well as a larger, more comfortable seat :)

[@garthohas441]

What a great country Denmark seems with a integrated transport system compared to the UK

[@08havoc08]

Is there no just throttle mode? Or is it only pedal assisted for the European version?

[@BornToGetBusy]

There's a throttle but just to 6 km/h as dictated by law. Basically it's just to get you started from full stop.

[@williamf.9615]

Is this pre- or post Eggrider?

[@BornToGetBusy]

The video was made pre Eggrider. I waited too long to get one. Should have gotten it when I first got the bike.

[@BornToGetBusy]

@Chris Grabowski Actually, I never tried the RR Plus. But before installing the Eggrider, I did miss gears. Since getting the Eggrider, I dont really miss it, except when running out of battery as the bike is really heavy. Almost impossible to bike without pedal assist from the motor. Also you can't get up to really high speeds, like downhill without gears but then again the bike is so big and heavy I wouldn't recommend it anyways. If you plan on ridding with someone on the back seat I would probably recommend to get the normal RR and get the Eggrider. The Eggrider makes getting up to speed from stand still a lot easier/faster than you ever could with gears alone, e.g. starting from a stop sign/light crossing and the added torque when going uphill is a huge benefit of the Eggrider. WIth someone on the backseat, I imagine going uphill would be really slow without the Eggrider. It was for me even without anyone on the back. As you said, there is also less maintenance and there are definite benefits to a simple system. Since getting the RR 3 years ago, I haven't had any mechanical issues whatsoever, except the bike stand spring breaking (I received a new one under waranty). I guess the suspension is a benefit of the RR Plus. I did miss that in the begining but adding a seat pole with suspension did help a lot to make the ride more comfortable.

[@sdnkslad4902]

Hey im really deciding on buying the radmini, which has gears, do u think im able to go above 25km/h without the motor? Im also living in the eu, those regulation suck. And i want to use it manly to go to the uni, without sweating, is that possible with a bike like that? Because on my regular bike im always sweating a bit.

[@BornToGetBusy]

Hey, sorry for the late reply. I'm not sure about the Radmini but for the Radrunner, I never get a sweat when riding it as long as the motor is running to assist with peddaling. I bike 15km to work and arrive without a sweat. However, it's so heavy that it's basically impossible to ride without pedal assist so running out of battery on the road sucks bigtime. I guess with gears you could go above 25km/h but it will likely take some effort depending on how heavy the bike is or if you have the motor help you to 25km/h before it cuts off.

[@threethirty608]

Nice video. Is there any wear on the battery or motor from long term use? Does the battery hold less over a heavy year of using it?

[@BornToGetBusy]

I haven't noticed any wear yet. The battery does loose range during winter here but it's back to normal in summer.

[@threethirty608]

@@BornToGetBusy Thats interesting, thank you. Do you know how much % of range is lost over winter?

[@BornToGetBusy]

@@threethirty608 well, winter was quite harsh here this season so I guess range dropped around 30%. I did try to keep the battery inside instead of leaving it in a unheated bike shed.

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

Do you work for Rad power Europe or are you connected with them in any way ? 🙂

[@BornToGetBusy]

Nope, though I wish I did 😄. Just sharing my personal experiences with their bike.

[@guysmiley4830]

How many bikers did you knock over riding up that hill?

[@BornToGetBusy]

The bikelane is plenty wide for 2 bikes. The wide angle lens on the camera makes it look closer than it is.

[@jamieolson766]

Such a cool looking bike. How is the comfort without front end suspension? I was considering this for the price.

[@BornToGetBusy]

Well... It's fine for city riding. It doesn't handle potholes and bumps that well due to its weight and lack of suspension. But for my daily commute on mostly flat road it's no issue. It's not an off-road bike by any means.

[@Frederick.Grant.Banting]

In short, do you recommend it or not?

[@BornToGetBusy]

Yeah, i recommend it. I couldn't find anything similar for the price. And a super utility bike. I'm hauling stuff that would normally require a car.

[@MMVVK]

Hi John, I'm seriously considering buying this....but am a 150cm tall, single mom, of a 20month old, on a budget, so really need to make sure I don't regret the purchase. Would you please be so kind to let me come have a look at the bike one day? They seem heavy, so just want to make sure it is manageable. Jeg kan medbringe flødeboller som en stor tak, hvis det hjælper. ;) :D

[@BornToGetBusy]

Hey. Jo det kan vi godt finde ud af. Det er en stor tung cykel så nok smart at se den først.

[@Iceiris323]

Hey, Great video! I live in Ørestad and have ordered a RadRunner Plus, what would you say the range is on the battery, both going with minimal pedal assist and max? Best regards

[@BornToGetBusy]

Cool and congrats on the new bike. We'll, range really depends. Now with freezing temperatures it's significant less than normal. Usually I get around 45km at max pedal assist. I only go to lower assist levels if I'm low on battery. Due to the heavy weight of the bike I haven't tested the range with minimal pedal assist.

[@nikik9696]

Hej! Super video du har lagt op! Mega thumbs up 👍 Mht. Hastighedsbegrænsningen ned ad bakke osv, har du prøvet at unlocke top hastigheden? Ved godt man enten skal købe et display osv, eller noget med at sætte et stykke tape på et stik hvis det virker.. Jeg synes det en super fed cykel, men er bange for den er lige en tand for langsom på toppen til mig.. hvordan føles gearingen når du kører 25 km/t? Går det så stærkt med benene som hvis man kører i for lavt gear eller hvordan er det?

[@BornToGetBusy]

Har ikke prøvet at pille ved controlleren men har da set at man kan øge hastigheden. Man kan jo også få el-cykler (Speed Pedelec) der kører 45km/t.... Pga. gearingen kan Radrunneren ikke komme over 25 km/t. Gearet tager simpelthen ikke fat ved højere fart. Så er det ligesom at kører ned af bakke; pedalerne kører bare rundt uden modstand.

[@nikik9696]

@@BornToGetBusy Ja, jeg kan bare godt lide den model, og man kan desværre ikke købe den i Danmark med større motor. Ok, tusind tak for svaret! Meget brugbart.

[@Crustenscharbap]

3:54 I really like that.

[@constantineco]

I need a rad bike with 750watt engine and speed up to 25 km/h.It's legal now in E.U. with licence plate as an electric scooter.

[@XavierQvQ]

nice!

[@jhonnydasbr5367]

What about now, December 2021? How's it going? If you still have it. Perfect video. Edit: Also, i couldnt find on internet, but you have higher speed limits in Denmark than other countries in Europe. Are you allowed to use throttle only? Are you limited to 250w motor? Never mind, it got answered on your older video. ;)

[@BornToGetBusy]

The bike is still going strong. And felt like a new bike after installing the EggRider. But... I am plagued by frequent flat tires on both wheels. Changing different types of tires to no avail. It's driving me crazy. Probably going to do a video on it.

[@jhonnydasbr5367]

@@BornToGetBusy Maybe try some tannus armor. Ever heard about it? And thanks for the reply

[@BornToGetBusy]

@@jhonnydasbr5367 yeah, though I couldn't get the right size here. Also wondering if going tubeless is a possibility.

[@jhonnydasbr5367]

@@BornToGetBusy I never tried any of those puncture proof systems, never needed them. Also, how many Km does the bike have by now, and is the battery still "good"?

[@BornToGetBusy]

@@jhonnydasbr5367 I can't really know for sure but I guess I'm up to 5000 km or more. Just since getting the Eggrider I got 1000 km as stated by the EggRider. The battery is still good. I got less range (25-30%) now but that's mainly due to the EggRider which zaps more power.

[@Vizn-ql4mt]

Slow?

[@BornToGetBusy]

25km/h

[@1398go]

I like your video, but we couldn't really see your bike. :(

[@AbDul-xe8rg]

U can't Drive so paster near slowe bus pass BIG ACCIDENT

[@mrsportschampion5796]

Just buy a Shimano Acera derallieur and shifter , and shimano mt200 hydro brakes and it will be perfect

[@Matanumi]

Man even the Canada versions are better with 32-35km top speed

[@kevinkelly7325]

Your Speeding , around Pedestrians & other Bicyclists is very Dangerous & Reckless... ! In my City ( NYC ) , people are Not doing the right thing, with there E-bikes..Delivery People , are constanly putting Pedestrians in Danger !! I was hoping , Europeans ( Especially the Danes ) with there Biking History would be more respectfull !

[@BornToGetBusy]

In Denmark we have dedicated bike lanes, which are wide enough so slower bikes ride on the inside letting faster bikes overtake on the left. Pedestrians walk on the sidewalk. You don't see me riding on the sidewalk. In addition, the bike is limited to 25km/h by law which is the speed normal bikers also achieve. This is significantly lower than the speed limit in the US. I can't speak for how delivery people ride bikes in NYC but my video shows normal riding in Denmark.

[@michaelgarcia3952]

do not buy sucks big time. my battery and motor died after a week. to top it off they wont answer my email

[@FoundationsofPause]

Replacing a flat isn't rocket science though. I wouldn't pay someone for each flat. Take some ownership pride and change it yourself. Don't depend on cashiers to change your flat tire.

[@BornToGetBusy]

Well, what about supporting your local bike mechanic? I don't mind paying 10€ to have the tire fixed and ready when I get off work.

[@FoundationsofPause]

@@BornToGetBusy glorified cashier. Again take some ownership pride.

[@JohanHansson1]

@@FoundationsofPause Take some pride and stop telling other people how to spend their time and money.

[@FoundationsofPause]

@@JohanHansson1 Learn to change your own car tire. That's what your daddy would say.

[@JohanHansson1]

@@FoundationsofPause Haha, thats funny.