The Roaming Radrunner Recommends 2: Vlog 28

[Peran]

Hi Folks
Please see link to latest Vlog - Hope you enjoy

 

[MikelBikel]

Finished fitting new brake pads recently.
Standard Shimanos fit fine in place of Tektro aries E10.11.
Bit of rubbing until I figured out how to adjust back stop, cable tightness and caliper bolts to suit.
Fingers crossed, they seem to be bedding in nicely

Local dealer couldn't find these in his catalogue, so I got the Shimanos for €15 a pair, saved on the postage, hehe.

 

[saneagle]

Finished fitting new brake pads recently.
Standard Shimanos fit fine in place of Tektro aries E10.11.
Bit of rubbing until I figured out how to adjust back stop, cable tightness and caliper bolts to suit.
Fingers crossed, they seem to be bedding in nicely
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Local dealer couldn't find these in his catalogue, so I got the Shimanos for €15 a pair, saved on the postage, hehe.
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£0.65 a pair from Aliexpress. The ones I use are £0.60:

10/20/30/40/50 Pairs MTB Road Bicycle Disc Brake Pads for SHIMANO M375 M445 M446 Deore M515 Resin Organic Cycling Brake Pad - AliExpress 18

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

vi.aliexpress.com

 

[Peran]

Hi Mikel
Pads look good, I get mine from Big Game Bikes, along with some other Rad stuff, you Radrunner looks cool, not sure how you get any comfort out of the original seat tho' - especially with a bike with no front / rear suspension?? First thins I bought for my Radrunner was a Suntour Seatpost and a really good Gel seat - what a difference to my ride! look forward to following you. Ride Rad

 

[MikelBikel]

Hi Mikel
Pads look good, I get mine from Big Game Bikes, along with some other Rad stuff, you Radrunner looks cool, not sure how you get any comfort out of the original seat tho' - especially with a bike with no front / rear suspension?? First thins I bought for my Radrunner was a Suntour Seatpost and a really good Gel seat - what a difference to my ride! look forward to following you. Ride Rad

I know what you mean about that seat, ouch! (The passenger seat is more comfy )
I tried a Suntour once, forget what actually put me off, think it was my bobbing up n down while my petite passenger is Unsuspended, i can lift for the bumps, hehe.

Might have to invent a Double Suspended seat? I like being higher for leg extension, so it'd have to be comfy, stepped And clear the high frame, not easy.

The front fork has some suspension, I leave it on softest setting. But the stiction is getting worse, I'm trying different oils to see if they help free it. Cheers

 

[MikelBikel]

I couldn't believe it when the cheaper Radrunner got the comfier seat, makes no sense, hey ho

RadRunner 1 vs RadRunner 2 "comfort seat"

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[MikelBikel]

This guy has a diy box pannier idea
And gives info on other offerings
Including a "Beer Pannier" cool box, neat!

 

[Peran]

This guy has a diy box pannier idea
And gives info on other offerings
Including a "Beer Pannier" cool box, neat!

Just a tad too wide for my liking - I think if you add both the front & rear racks, you wouldn't need much else for the Radrunner.

 

[Peran]

I couldn't believe it when the cheaper Radrunner got the comfier seat, makes no sense, hey ho

RadRunner 1 vs RadRunner 2 "comfort seat"

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Why put that awful original seat on any bike - yet alone the Radrunner?Smacks of cheapness firdt if you ask me....

Ride Rad