RadRunner Rear Wheel Removal | Rad Tech
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
- Meet the RadRunner -- the new electric utility bike from Rad Power Bikes. The RadRunner is a sleek, fun, functional ebike that’s part moped, part cargo bike, and totally rad.
Watch this video for instructions on removing the rear wheel. If you have questions or need help troubleshooting, please visit our online Help Center here: radpowerbikes....
Adding on to the commentary about the wheel not budging (ie, lifting out)... I had the same problem, couldn't lift out the wheel. The problem is: the axle rotated a bit and jammed itself into the frame mount that it sat in. To release the axle, I used a crescent wrench to grab the non-threaded section of the protruding axle (pick a side, left or right) and rotated the whole axle slightly. The wheel popped out quite easily after that. PS: My bike is a Rad Expand 5. And I don't claim credit for this solution, I found it on reddit. Worked like a charm.
Yo that shit fucking worked perfectly
Thank you! Couldn’t figure it out until this comment
Yes. Thank you
The Rad Runner 2 requires you to remove the chain tensioner in order to clear the axle from the frame. Just added fenders.
If you're going to have your bike inspected by a mechanic after and pay them you might as well get them to do the whole thing lmao...
Note that the two torque washers on the inside of the axle can unknowingly slide off after removing the wheel. This can happen if you happen to lay the wheel down on its side, for example in a car transporting to a bike shop or in a garage. Lose one of those and your bike cannot be reassembled properly.
Absolutely!
I did all the video showed yet my wheel won’t come off. I tried putting WD-40 on the place where the axle goes to try to remove it but that didn’t work
Hey there! Let's get you in touch with our Product Support team, you can reach them at - (800) 939-0310 ext. 2, or email at - radpowerbikes.com/support.
I got my 1st rear flat this morning (nail let the air out over night) It took about the same amount of time as a mountain bike patch up.
Flats are so frustrating! It sounds like you've got it all taken care of, but if you need any additional assistance we're here. 😊
This absolutely does NOT work on my RadRunner 2. The chain tensioner is in the way of pulling the tire up - it just blocks it. From doing some basic research, I know this is an issue with the RR2, but there is no hint about this on the Read Bike website. I am so annoyed.
I’m currently trying to install the rear aftermarket fender and I also cannot get the rear wheel off, that derailer is in the way. I’ve seen the video for the rad runner installation and the cargo bike installation. They do not address this problem? How in the world are you supposed to change a flat? This is ridiculous.
I got a hold of former assembly guy at the rad helpdesk, and he informed me that you have to remove the chain tensioner, no problem at all, and that allows the rear wheel to come off easily. I followed that directive and was able to easily remove my wheel and install my fenders, reinstall the wheel no problems.
If you want to remove the rear wheel on the RAD RUNNER 2 (two), in my case, to add fenders. You have to remove the chain tensioner as well. The wheel axle will not clear and come out with it in place. It does not fold out of the way. It was a cinch to do, if you felt comfortable getting to that point in the procedure, following this video.
I found it impossible to pull straight out. Rock it back and forth and it pops right out.
This is why I'm here! I cannot get the back wheel to budge.
@@rockyracoon133 did rocking it help? I had to kick mine loose.
Did u kick ur tire while the bike was upside down or standing up right cuz I’m having the same problem
@@chiefqueef5686 upside down
🙌🏽🙌🏽 thank you!! Just saved myself $40
I can't get the tire off, I have done everything you have said and it refuses to budge, is there anything else that I can do?
The picture of the needed tools at the beginning inculdes a torque wrench with a 4mm bit, but then I don't see you use that in the video. Am I missing something?
I ordered a new tube and liners for my rad runner and took them to my local bike shop, they installed them to my rear tire for 30 bucks which I thought was a bargain. The bike just seems way too heavy and bulky to mess with. By the way slime worked for two years and multiple punctures until I was forced to change the tube.
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that the local shop was so helpful. If you have any additional questions our team is available to assist at - radpowerbikes.com/support.
So they charged you more for something you already paid and you are thankfull for it?
Thank you rad bikes for charging us more and more for the services that should have been included in the first place.
you got ripped off hard if you paid 30$
Nah I don’t think so. It’s a pain because the bike is too heavy and bulky. So far no flats since installing the liners.
@@mdkk my bike store told me it would only be 10$ and as far as being a pain I decide to change my own tire it took me a total of 15-20mins and was very easy to get the rear wheel on and off and I have a rad wagon 4
I have a RadRunner 2 and I'm getting stuck at the step where I pull the chain tensioner back (1:55). Does my bike have another nut that needs to be loosened first? Doesn't move at all. Looks like this demo was done on a RadRunner 1.
Hi Ben! Let's get you in touch with our Product Support team, you can reach them at - (800) 939-0310 ext. 2, or email at - radpowerbikes.com/support. We are eager to get you back up and riding!
Any help on this? I'm stuck at the same part. Really disappointed in these videos from Rad...
@@austinmorse6019 Hi Austin, our Product Support team can help guide you through this. Please reach out at radpowerbikes.com/support so that they can assist you.
Same. Super frustrating.
Sorry,this problem is real and telling everyone to spend time waiting on the phone is not the answer. fix the video because the chain tensioner is different.@@RadPowerElectricBikes
Exceeded my expectations!
Great tutorial, though I wasn't familiar with some of the terms for the bike parts. Got the rear tire off with very little issue. Chain came off and went back on smoothly. Patched my tire and went on a bike ride with no issues.
That's fantastic, Justin! Please let us know if you have any additional questions in the future!
@@RadPowerElectricBikes when are you getting the racks for your large basket back in?!
@@Tengokuchi We don't have an update just yet! The best way to stay in the know is by signing up for the out of stock notifications on the website. Thanks for all of your patience!
Is this a joke. Not everybody knows the terms and these incompetent people filled the tutorial with it. There is no info how to attach the front fender and front and back have different systems. This is not a good tutorial and stop praising halfassed jobs done by incompetent people
Rad bike tires and tube and really weak.. its almost like plastic bags. Yesterday I replaced the back tire tube, but today front tire tube got damaged again.
My chain won't stay on after following this video. What is the exact correct position for the chain tensioner ?
also, my back wheel has a slight wobble to it now. How do I fix that?
Hey Guy, our Product Support team can help you out with this. Please feel free to reach out at (800) 939-0310 ext. 2 or at radpowerbikes.com/support, and they'll take care of you!
The hex nut on the chain tensioner stripped under less pressure than was necessary to secure it and I called your 800 number. They want 35 dollars to send me a whole new chain tensioner instead of sending me the nut. That thing must be made of cheese. I can't even take my wheel off now even if I had the new tensioner to replace it. I was having a blast on my rad bike up until what should have been a simple repair. Now I'm going to have pay the bike shop god knows how much to remove the stripped nut.
I can't recommend rad bikes anymore. It has cheap components and you people don't even offer the parts to repair them. Rad really let me down. I won't be sending you any money for anything ever. Neither will any of my friends because I'll talk them out of it.
Glad some people understand they are just scamning customers. Sorry to hear about your bike.
Are the brakes set up like a standard motorcycle, EG: Front right ,rear left,? I kind of remember that Americans reverse it for some reason, no idea why, I wonder if the European model is different?
Howdy Daniel! Front left, Rear right on our bikes. Standard U.S. bicycle setup.
I’m looking to box our 2 rad runner plus for air transport and I’m wondering if I need to remove the rear wheels at all?
I dearly regret recycling the boxes they came in. Does anyone know where I can get 2 in San Diego?
Any help is appreciated TIA
What's the size of the Hex Bolt near the Axel nut??
18 mm
So I followed this video step by step, but with my bike the cord going to the pedal assist is on the opposite site of this bike. That wasn't a problem but now the chain skips when I put moderate pressure pedaling? Any idea what causes this?
Hey Saungho! Thanks for all of your effort. This sounds like a good question to ask our Product Support team. You can reach them by email at - radpowerbikes.com/support. Let's get you riding! 😁
is it possible to deflate the rear tire to install back fender?some are finding a way to install it with out removing the tire.not sure how unless you can deflate the tire and the get the allen wrench in the tight spot ???
Hey Patrick! Let's get you in touch with our Product Support team, you can reach them at - (800) 939-0310 ext. 2, or email at - radpowerbikes.com/support.
that's what i did but if anything i think it makes it more of a pain
Are these the same steps for a step through?
Hey there! We have a couple of step-thru ebikes. Let's get you in touch with our Product Support team, you can reach them by email at - radpowerbikes.com/support.
Why does my new Rad Runner have the power cable on the opposite side as this video(non drive side)? What has changed and why?
Same instructions for rad runner plus?? can’t find anything for that
Hey Artie! Yes, you can use these instructions to remove the rear tire on your RadRunner Plus.
@@RadPowerElectricBikes thank you! Very fast replies are very much appreciated. Excellent customer service as usual
Hello. What is the rear and front axel size? Thanks!
Hi! Sorry for the delayed response. The RadRunner features a 12 mm rear axle and the front axel is a 9 mm hollow axle for the quick release. 😎
2 Flats in 2 Weeks and this ridiculous process of Changing the Tire is why I am getting rid of this bike. I'd rather go back to a Road Bike that takes 5 mins to change out than to deal with this shit again.
These tires are garbage and I've changed at least 10 flat tires between two bikes. I don't recommend these bike to anyone anymore. The batteries are small, everything today goes 28 with pedal assist. Great marketing that I fell for.
Where can I get the padding
Hey there, our Product Support team can help you out with this information. Give us a call at (800) 939-0310 ext. 2 or reach out at radpowerbikes.com/support and they'll take care of you.
@@RadPowerElectricBikes thanks g i was able to fix my back tire pretty easily. luv u rad
@@thecodestercraft Great to hear this was resolved! Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Product Support team if you have any other issues. You can reach them by email at radpowerbikes.com/support
There has to be an easier way because this is way too much
Hey hey! If you need any additional assistance please feel free to reach out to our Product Support team via email at - support@radpowerbikes.com 😊
how could it be simpler? Same as any bike other than the motor connection and torque bolts.
I watched a YT vid of a guy patching the inner tube without removing the tire or fully taking out the tube.
My tire sound like its scratching somethings that normal
Hey Xylan, let's get you in touch with our Product Support team about that. You can reach them by email at - radpowerbikes.com/support.
Get rid of the music
Ur bike are the worst ever I tried to replace it and the stuip chain won’t do on because you your chain doesn’t allow for it the come off easy (ps don’t waste your money on the bike it’s too slow and after 500 miles it goes 15 and latest 15 miles)
Absolute nightmare never purchasing one of these again. First of all you’ll receive a million little pieces to keep track of and assemble later and removing the back tire clipping zip ties JUST for a fender? Ridiculous
Sorry to hear it's been quite an endeavor getting it all put together! If you need any additional assistance please don't hesitate to reach out to our Product Support team at - support@radpowerbikes.com
To be honest it's all pretty simple for having an actual motor. This isn't a susless street bike.
Million peices of what????...hmmm dont see.... American & bicycles just don't mix... I'm rennounce to my citizenship a long time ago
Really? A million little pieces? Did you break something? lol
Other than having a problem specific to the Rad Runner 2, (the chain tensioner has to be removed, no problem) putting on my accessory fenders (should have come with them already) was pretty straightforward.
Again I'm trying to remove the back tire and it won't move, the teardrop shaped washer doesn't move at all, there are no mechanics remotely near me to go to and rad recommend this Useless video.