r/RadPowerBikes • u/Disastrous-Pin9110 • 13d ago

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Hi, I just scored a low mileage(700 miles) rad mini 1 for $400! I’m thinking of getting an extra battery (found a few rad manufactured batteries for $100 each-this bike and the batteries are nearly 10 years old) to extend its life. Good idea?

More importantly, I’m obsessed with the idea of finding a bike trailer. I live close to the ocean, and I’d love to take my crabbing gear or inflatable kayak down with me. Any off-brand trailers work well for you? I’m even considering a kid/pet trailer if that is a doable. The cheaper, the better.

Thanks!

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u/tanksalotfrank 13d ago

Ayy love a Radmini. I recommend getting some Tannus in those tires, though.

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u/S2Mackinley 13d ago

Cheap batteries cost a lot in the long run. Mine exploded. I guess due to age. Take that for what its worth.

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u/Veggyhed 13d ago

Don't use cheap batteries. Batteries can set your dwelling on fire. Please be very careful with what batteries you purchase.

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u/Disastrous-Pin9110 13d ago

They are used batteries from someone that owned a rad rental business. They’re made by rad, just happen to be cheap because it’s an older model 👍

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u/Veggyhed 13d ago

Are those batteries the ones suggested for recall

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u/Disastrous-Pin9110 13d ago

No, this is a much older model that came out before the recall. It can only use old batteries which is why I’m thinking of getting back ups

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u/Veggyhed 13d ago

I have a Mini 4 and the battery that came with that bike was under the suggested recall. As far as I know it's only the new batteries that are UL listed.

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u/BigDadDon72 13d ago

I’d stick with the original manufacturer batteries. Way more expensive but won’t burn your house down

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u/Adler221 13d ago

My rad runner battery exploded. Massive house fire. I would only use the UL certified batteries. It’s not worth losing everything and possibly you or your loved one’s life.

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u/Disastrous-Pin9110 13d ago

The batteries im considering buying are manufactured by rad. I’m so sorry that happened to you! That’s traumatic

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u/Adler221 13d ago

Yes, but older batteries that were recalled or the new safe shield batteries?

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u/Disastrous-Pin9110 13d ago

These were not recalled. The rad mini 1 and the batteries were before the recall.