Changing a Flat | Riding Rad

[@royaladjemian5801]

This is an excellent video for any new Rad owner to review. If it's not already on Rad's Help website ; please put it on. I had my first flat on my Rad soon after purchasing it. I did well but had a problem with reseating the rear wheel on the axle. Simply, because I did not line up the torque washer properly. This video clearly demonstrates the importance of making sure the torque washer is in the right location before seating the wheel on the bike. I love my Rad, I am 70 years young and rocking and rolling on my Rad Rover. All the best to Y'all from down here in south Texas.

[@scottchristie]

Hi Royal, gonna have to disagree with you on this one. Not a good video at all for a new owner. Your difficulty with resetting the wheel on the axle is exactly why this is not an excellent video. You don't need to take off the tire to simply patch a flat. Try it next time you get a flat, do it without taking the tire off. Took me 15 minutes while talking on the phone with a friend. There actually is no reason to take of the tire and deal with axle alignment, in my opinion, just to apply a patch. I also love my radrunner. And I liked your comment too, even when I don't agree. Texas is great and all the fields of pumpers.... I once got stuck in a little town called Throckmorton...

[@davidrowe8747]

@@scottchristie The video is about changing a tyre, not patching a flat. I agree that you don't have to remove the tyre to patch a flat, but at some point, you will need to replace an IT, hence this video is excellent and helpful for beginners. If you get a blackthorn through your tube, no way is a patch going to be a permanent fix.

[@thudor1]

After reconnecting the motor cable at 4:26, don't forget to secure the cable with a new zip tie or two, depending on the model, and snip off the excess when you're done!

[@Shawps]

I just had flat on my bike and can now go and replace my tube. I thank you brad for sharing it. I did not have a pump when my flat occurred a mile from home and end up push it all the way. I will now take it out and do it myself now.👍🏾

[@RLowVaughn1]

It's always good to know how to do repairs in the field. That being said having to fix flats on the trail sucks. I converted my Rover to tubeless and will never go back to tubes. I live in Boise, the goathead capital of the world and fixed 4 flats the first month I had my bike, after the last flat repair I converted and haven't had a flat in over 3 months now. I still do my best to avoid debris such as broken glass, thorns, metal, etc. but I don't worry about it when the inevitable situation arises that I don't avoid it. On a side note, the ever growing urban legend about how difficult it is to change a tube on the rear wheel is a myth, with the correct 18mm wrench/Allen key/Phillips screwdriver it's not that difficult at all but would advise anyone to practice removing and replacing the rear wheel at home until it's a no brainer. I bought one stubby Snap On 18mm wrench to go in my take-along tool kit. Also with the tubeless I always pack along 2 tubes in case of a catastrophic tubeless failure and an automotive tire repair plug but have never needed either.

[@cantamar33]

I am curious about your converting to tubeless? did you replace the rims? Am trying some research on converting but am not finding much.

[@chaosncheckt9356]

We have two Rad Mini, one is a step through and on that bike we just had our first flat and it's on the rear wheel. Fortunately, we were less than a mile from home, so my wife rode my bike to get our vehicle while I folded her bike and got it ready for transport. Once home, we left it packed thinking we would take the entire bike to the local bike shop tomorrow. Glad I decided to use the old Internet KZbin and found your video and in 10-mins I had the tire off. I'll still take it down tomorrow but just the rear wheel. I'll be sure to use the opportunity to get a repair kit and small bump.

[@ronweisberg606]

This was great, just what I needed as by the time I got home after picking up my new city bike, I had neck pains. I was having to reach too much for the bars and was pronating my neck. I know the Berkeley store is very busy, but would have been smart for them to go through a basic fit with me before handing the bike over.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

We're glad to hear you were able to get this issue resolved and will pass along your feedback to our team. Please, don't hesitate to reach out to our team if any other issues arise, you can reach them at - [phone] ext. 1

[@nedgetchell2004]

Helpful video... I just changed out my RAD City to a street tire (vs the 'knobby-like' tires that are OEM), and at the same time changed out the tubes for Presta-type valves (much easier to fill than Shraeder valves). Was surprised at how awkward changing out the rear tire was due to the weight of the motor. I managed, but it was a bit of a wrestling match for a bit. Front tire was a cinch.

[@AshleyZimmerman-t3s]

Can someone please tell me the model number to this specific bike. I am looking for the manual and cannot find this exact bike online with the normal size tires. All I can find is a model that looks identical but has huge tires on it.

[@rternowski]

So it looks like there are two torque washers one tab goes in one tab goes out? Is that correct?

[@AdrienBCaldwell]

Dang, changing a flat tire on my car is a LOT less complicated than changing a flat tire on my newly acquired Radrover 6. And even after having done it myself the wheel seems off. I feel sort of like I'm bouncing as I ride. It's like the inner tube isn't evenly distributed inside the tire. I can see the rim spin evenly when I pedal with the bike upside down. But the rubber tire looks unevenly distributed. I have owned bikes for over forty years and I have never had this sort of issue.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey there! Sorry to hear about this. Let's get you in touch with our Product Support team. You can reach them by email at - radpowerbikes.com/support.

[@joejoe-lb6bw]

Why is the wheel removed from the frame? I used to fix flats leaving the rear wheel attached.

[@joejoe-lb6bw]

Oh, that was asked and answered. But, why change out the whole tube for a flat? ¬‿¬

[@clarkwarren1639]

Needs to 1) say how to fix the "hole" in the tube - best practices and 2) to remember to put a zip tie back on the motor cable.. Very helpful - and great info. A

[@davidrowe8747]

I have just removed both wheels from a Rad Rhino, to help a friend install Tannus inserts. The rear wheel was an absolute nightmare. Unlike the bike in your video (see 1:01), there was insufficient space to insert and rotate the open end of an 18mm wrench (we tried three different ones) on the derailleur side of the wheel. The U-shaped protector that is fitted over the derailleur on his Rhino is a different size and shape from on your model. We decided to remove the derailleur protector, to allow sufficient access to the wheelnut. One of the cheap aluminium Allen bolts was already rounded! Aluminium is too soft to use in such a critical area. Luckily, I figured out a way (by removing the rubber boot on the motor cable) to slide the closed end of the 18mm wrench over the motor cable and onto the wheelnut. That allowed free movement of the round wrench end, which does not protrude so much into the very limited space around the wheelnut as the open end of the wrench. If that hadn't worked, we would have had to drill out the Allen bolt in order to remove the derailleur guard/protector.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hi David! Thanks a lot for your feedback and sorry to hear you had such a hard time with installing the tire inserts. It sounds like you managed to get everything sorted, but if you require any further assistance, please reach out to our Technical Support team at [e-mail] or [phone].

[@waterman5199]

The RadPower video did not mention that rocking the wheel can help you to get it off, which you did. I found it frustrating to just pull out because the sprocket would hang up on something or the tire would hang up against the frame. Thanks you for that tip!

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Eric! Glad to hear that you got it working! 🙌🚲

[@davidrowe8747]

I note that on the Rad site, it instructs you to, "Get the bike ready for maintenance. Turn off the bike, remove the battery, and press and hold MODE or power to discharge remaining power." However, this video shows the battery still in place ... how important is it to remove the battery, and why?

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey David, you are correct we did miss a step here! Failing to remove the battery often will not lead to any issues, but to be as safe as possible it is recommended to remove the battery to ensure the electrical system is completely discharged.

[@KingdomUploader]

We are considering buying the Rad Wagon, for the cargo hauling. PLEASE say you have, or will have, a video showing what to do when that Rear tire goes flat. Looks like a nightmare from over here so please help. Thanks

[@IMHUSTLNGAMIN]

thanks bruv i got 2 flats on my radcity step thur 3 the front was easy but being my first time removing it i didnt wanna damage it you the only one who said to rock it and now my wheel is free for me to put a new innertube in

[@heidilangius8460]

How do you detach the power from the nut?

[@enargins]

Funny - I didn't even notice the background music until I read a couple of comments here complaining about it. FWIW, I didn't mind it. :-)

[@FunnyNESS]

Shows you were interested.

[@spenceredmond965]

There are some sounds in the music that I found distracting - I looked around a few times to see if my phone was doing something or what but after stopping the video and having the curious sounds also stop, I figured it out and it was no longer a distraction. NBD. Great video overall. I just pulled a giant thorn out of the flat front tire of my wife’s RadCity so I will be doing a front tire.

[@kurtkokko]

latest RadWagon 4 needed 4mm allen, not 3mm

[@DanielLopes-jt8yl]

Well no flats on my 2018 Rad Mini yet but good to review what I basically know. Putting on the fenders was a intro in removing the rear wheel. Should note have the bike in the high gear (7) when doing that. Good refresher detail matter. Also had to re index the gears and tighten cable. Too brake pads needed adjust. Everything it seems goes out of wack when that rear wheel comes off.Thanks.

[@GalactusTheDestroyer]

I have a rad runner 1 and I can't get the damn tire off the hub like in the video. His rubber effortlessly comes off. Mine is fighting to stay on. It's extremely rigid. I bought tire removers but that rubber is really on that hub. I can get one part out but can't squeeze the other in. I have a flat I can't change. I know how to change damn bicycle tires. It isn't rocket science. My tube is fully deflated FYI. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Love my Rad Runner though.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Brandon! Apologies for the delayed response. If you still have this question, or another one has come up, please reach out to our Product Support team for assistance at - [e-mail] Thanks for riding Rad!

[@2021-j2d]

Do the Rad minis use generic tubes available at any bike store?

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hi! Great news, our tubes and tires are back stock, so you can purchase them through our website! 😎

[@Tom_Klein]

Thanks for a great video and many helpful subscriber comments!

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thanks for watching! If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us.

[@paulie12345ish]

How do i get rid of front tire wobble when i go iver small bumps

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

This is a great question for our Product Support team! Feel free to reach out to them at - radpowerbikes.com/support.

[@seesaw7289]

It would be nice to answer some of these questions so that others like myself can benefit from the answers. This might save you a lotta repetitive and time consuming calls. I've reached this point in reading the comments and noticed quite a few prior referrals to the support team. Good video and some helpful comments! @@RadPowerElectricBikes

[@Jeremy-ge6bs]

I have a 2020 Radrover and this doesn't explain how to disconnect the motor cord after cutting the zip tie and unplugging it by hand.

[@igoryampolsky6811]

You said torq wheel nuts to 40 n/m but I did not see any torque wrench in your hands?

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

We recommend using a torque wrench when working on your ebike but we understand that not everyone may pack one for during field repairs.

[@shaahin6818]

Which tire is more prone to punctures.? 20inch or 26inch?

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Shaahin! Technically, all tires are prone to punctures. It really comes down to what kind of terrain you're riding on. The good news is that all of our tires feature a puncture-resistant liner! If you have additional questions about our products and which ebike is the best for you, feel free to reach out to our Customer Experience team at - radpowerbikes.com/support 😎

[@freddiefine3202]

This was a great video super helpful. Thanks so much! Made it super easy

[@Thunderis360]

All you need is 18mm wrench A snipping tool A three millimeter allen key And a bike pump. Also two mins in "using these tire levers"

[@scottchristie]

Ok, I am going to have to assert that the folks at RadRunner have "take-the-tire-off-itis" a condition which compels them to take off the tire! I noticed this after installing my fender and passenger kits. I added the passanger and fender kits without removing the tire and THEN went to see the video on installing the in which RadRunner said to remove tire. What? I didn't take off the tire and the comments indicated that removing the rear tire can lead to a bunch of problems including stripped nuts/bolts etc. So I just got a flat tire on my RadrUNNER and immediately knew I could repair the tire without taking the tire off (even with the passanger kit). I wondered if the RadRunner video of fixing a flat would have tire removal and yes, again you guys love to take those tires off. Not me. I've added the passenger kit, fenders and fixed a flat now with no taking the rear tire off. It's a lot easier if you don't include the unnecessary step of taking the tire off. Perhaps suggest completing it without wheel removal because people are turning to your videos to see the easiest way to do these things and you show the harder version that risks additional problems for the user.

[@paulrhodesquinn]

Sometimes you can't patch it and need to remove the wheel. I'm here because I need to do just that.

[@JO-uy6zs]

Yep i took the tire off and it was a nightmare. Now I can't get it back on and it's too heavy to transport back to the shop.

[@peem1244]

Hey Joe, (whatcha gonna do with that gun in your hand?), No really, i bet you get that all the time. Excellent video and useful tips. I don't own a Rad (yet), but i've been a fan for ages. I don't make videos for youtube but i need to ask you a question. Do you get paid for playing background music on your videos? I know lots of people do this but i'm a little old fashioned (as well as old) and i think it's downright rude as well as extremely distracting. It's like going into someone's home and trying to have a conversation while the tv is blaring in the background. NO!!!!! Anyway, stay safe, always wear a helmet, and keep up the good work And as Jimi would say, Peace brother.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Sorry you feel that way, just as background music is used in TV and movies, this is done to create more dynamic content :)

[@accessmydata]

I love this video. Thanks so much!!!

[@free2hug]

When I went to replace my rear wheel tube, had a challenging time aligning the disc brake between the disc pads. Ended having to take it to a shop to get tweaked. Is there any advice to doing this better and having the disc brake align properly between the disc pads next time? Also when I replaced the tire tube, the leak was a small hole on the inside facing one of the spokes. I'm wondering if a spoke somehow caused the air leak. Thanks for making these videos, Rad Power Bikes.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Paul, Our support team is happy to give some tips and advice! You can email them at [e-mail] or call [phone] x2 :)

[@backward9]

what chain lube do you recommend?

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Howdy Andrew! Chain lube recommendation depends on the area and road conditions. We recommend consulting a local bike shop or online forum that discusses riding in your region!

[@nltomba]

You can do all this easy, leaving the wheel on the bike

[@ggolds5]

So if you patch rather then replace the tube then I would think this would be a lot easier. However, when is it best to patch the tube vs. replace the tube?. I wonder why they don't mention in any of the videos how to patch the tube while on the wheel.

[@GaryGiffin]

If you are on a trail off road can you change the rear flat with out taking off the entire tire? That would make a great video!

[@garydonahue4804]

You can patch it without taking it off but to replace the inner tube you have to take the wheel off.

[@GaryGiffin]

@@garydonahue4804 thank you ok I guess i need a good patch kit.

[@soramame7528]

Am I the only one who hopes I don’t need to do it ever... does everyone carry all the tools??

[@IMHUSTLNGAMIN]

yep tools pump zip ties and i saw on tv that AAA provide service for bikes now im gonna look into that my worst fear is being on a trail and needing repair

[@JO-uy6zs]

Nightmare getting the tire back on. So frustrated

[@fanygarceau6705]

Carry all these tools. It only takes one serious flat and you can't walk anywhere for help!! All you have is DIY

[@simonminc1555]

Thanks.

[@miguellucas6943]

4:12

[@DaveYuhas]

Don't forget the torque wrench.

[@magdacohen2785]

Wish directions were given a little more slowly for us novices-

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thanks for the feedback! We'll pass this along to the team. Feel free to pause the video at any time or re-watch any section for additional clarity. Also, if you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Product Support team for assistance at - [e-mail].

[@griefninja2680]

This is useless for radtrikes, as they glue the tire down.

[@rogerhansen1314]

stop the annoying music !!! and the background noise

[@lordturtle8735]

Personally, I enjoy it.

[@spenceredmond965]

The music was fine but has some distracting sounds. Maybe not the best background music for use behind someone speaking and explaining something.

[@backyard3749]

Odd video; nothing about how to actually patch or repair the tube!

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and share feedback. If you have additional questions our team is here to offer support!