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expired Posted by deniboy2br ā¢ Jul 11, 2022
Jul 11, 2022 2:09 PM
Costco Members: Voyager Radius Pro 400W Electric/Commuter Bike
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Built mine this evening and gave it a whirl. First impressions:
Notes on specs: it does NOT have dual disc brakes, only rear, and it is NOT hydraulic, it's a manual cable system to the brake lever.
Weight limit per the manual is 300lbs, not 330.
The assembly instructions are totally useless. They're basically "unfolding" instructions that don't take into account that the bike hasn't been fully assembled.
The longest process was getting the handlebars lined up with the tire, because the handlebar stem folds at like a 40Ā° angle off axis, and you can only join the handbag stem to the frame and tighten it while it's folded.
Also the seat stem is just a shade too narrow to get locked in by the collar. I had to shim it with some gaff tape.
Once assembled, it took about an hour to fully charge (it was 80% out of the box). Tires were around 20 psi, took them to 40 per the manual.
Took it for a quick ride and had a blast. I'm not exactly sure what the three different modes do (zero info in the manual) but the first seemed to offer the most pedal assist with the third the least. Unsure if it has any effect on the throttle in full electrical mode.
I topped out at 22mph on one straight away, and 18 on another. Not sure if I was in different modes or what, I'll experiment further.
I live in a really hilly area, and got 11mph uphill with pedal assist and 9mph with straight electric.
Because of the design, it rides like a mix between a normal bike and an electric scooter. Haven't used the folding yet, but the handle is perfectly placed for assembled carry for taking it up stairs if needed, and I didn't find the weight to be unmanageable at all.
All in all I'm into it. Gonna be a great summer time ride for meeting up with people, brewery hopping, runs to the store, and generally zooming about.
And if something goes wrong with it, I've got that Costco return policy.
I'm not sure the rack shown in the pictures would be strong enough to hold a child, since it's just attached to that fender going over the rear wheel. You'd be better off towing a trailer for safety.
If you want a bike with a sturdier rack that a child seat could be attached to, perhaps this SD deal may work (though that bike even heavier at 56lbs):
https://slickdeals.net/f/15871594-gen3-stride-step-though-e-bike-with-500w-bafang-motor-and-40mi-ran...
>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7PxUP-mV3M
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I'm not sure the rack shown in the pictures would be strong enough to hold a child, since it's just attached to that fender going over the rear wheel. You'd be better off towing a trailer for safety.
If you want a bike with a sturdier rack that a child seat could be attached to, perhaps this SD deal may work (though that bike even heavier at 56lbs):
https://slickdeals.net/f/15871594-gen3-stride-step-though-e-bike-with-500w-bafang-motor-and-40mi-ran...
Also, there's a software unlock that lets you set the max speed to 18.6mph instead of the stock 15
Also, there's a software unlock that lets you set the max speed to 18.6mph instead of the stock 15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMWR_go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX7Bb86
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMWR_go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX7Bb86
also dual suspension, larger wheels, larger battery, faster speed, all those things are worth the $200 and nice to have
also dual suspension, larger wheels, larger battery, faster speed, all those things are worth the $200 and nice to have
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_8kVXq
And, if you have older kids:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb-GcFNtjS4
And, an option with a trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQw0oF_
These likely can also be added to a Voyager Radius Pro, as well.
While a recession may affect prices a certain way, so will inflation. The Jetson Bolt Pro used to be $299 at Costco, then it has gone up to $329 and as high as $349. It hasn't gone down in price over the last couple of years.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_8kVXq
And, if you have older kids:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb-GcFNtjS4
And, an option with a trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQw0oF_
These likely can also be added to a Voyager Radius Pro, as well.
While a recession may affect prices a certain way, so will inflation. The Jetson Bolt Pro used to be $299 at Costco, then it has gone up to $329 and as high as $349. It hasn't gone down in price over the last couple of years.
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Also the BATTERY is REMOVABLE and REPLACEABLE.
All you have to do is remove 2 small screws (next to rear led) from the rear cargo carrier and swing the cargo carrier up. Then you will see the exposed battery. There is even a rope to help pull the battery out of the bike tube frame.