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@brianloeffler2245 2 күн бұрын
You need to fix that noise. I have an aventure2. And it dont make that god awful noise yours does !!
@richarddkearney 2 күн бұрын
I had all sorts of learning experiences on that bike and the reason I made all those videos. Solving noise issues happened over time. Check out a recent video and see if you hear anything that sounds like a problem. I'm pretty sure everything is fixed now.
@garywillhoit 4 күн бұрын
Hope you live on high ground. Charge you bike now. Good luck.
@richarddkearney 4 күн бұрын
Oh good idea I probably should fully charge my batteries. We should be good. We are pretty high for the area
@robertpollock8617 9 күн бұрын
I have a local bike shop that sell and fix the Aventon bikes. Main reason I am buying Aventon.
@richarddkearney 9 күн бұрын
Cool. My nearest is an hour and half away.
@briansmythe3000 Ай бұрын
Im still Using the same Lap top I Brought Back In the 90:s still going Strong , Havent get he Commodore 64 Tho Donno what Happened too that I Got some Huge ceder trees taken out and they Used a Crane , Worked out really good and quick
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
Cool. When I find something missing that I use to have as a young person, I ask my mom and she usually tossed it out. Spouses are known for that too. I really enjoyed watching how they were able to get trees from my backyard to the street, I bet huge cedar trees would be even better to watch.
@briansmythe3000 29 күн бұрын
@@richarddkearney Yeah it was Craxy as they were right on the Boundry of my Block and they Had too lift them half Over the Neighbours Place , But It Saved So Much Time and Labour , Really Tight Spot
@craiginnh8277 Ай бұрын
Did you buy the straps from Black Widow, or did you get them locally? When I purchased the rack, nothing was said about the straps being an extra purchase.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
I purchased them off Amazon. I did not research it at all and brought 4 of one type and then 2 of another type. I guess all types would work so I didn't recommend any.
@craiginnh8277 Ай бұрын
@@richarddkearney Thanks. I put in an order with Amazon tonight.
@davidfarm8095 Ай бұрын
Good to see you out and riding. I did my first 21-mile ride today. My knee left one is hurting a little. At the time of my ride, it was 90 F and about 50 % humidity. I loved the shaded areas of the road. Good thing I got out early. we hit 100 F by 1 o'clock.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
Good Job on that 21 mile ride! I planned for more than that but didn't make it; this time. It is way too hot in the afternoon to ride now even with the shade but I'm still thankful for it.
@macmcelroy6165 Ай бұрын
you surely have some low gasoline pricing down there
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
I have others that have told me that. Glad I don't live in the $4.79 per gallon locations and I'm also glad I have an ebike to do my exploring with.
@kai4ryo172 Ай бұрын
this originally came up as 720p, but I was able to select 4k. The downtown looks a lot better in 4K!
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
I don't know why KZfaq does that, but it definitely looks better in 4K!
@terrynelson2385 Ай бұрын
Glad to see that you did not kick the bucket into the after-life. Nice ride.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
On that we can agree; glad to be around
@BecKnBikes Ай бұрын
Looks like you only said hi to white people. That upsets me
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
lol I'm going to call you color blind if that is what you saw and heard.
@terrynelson2385 Ай бұрын
Oh god, another race baiter!!
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
@@terrynelson2385 true. easy enough to debunk but still just someone attempting to cause problems.
@BecKnBikes Ай бұрын
I started biking again after 15 yrs during winter now its hotter and i don't look forward to crowded paths but it get hot and ugly here so maybe not 😅
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
I was thinking it shouldn't be that crowded but it was early before the heat got to 108f (which it did today). On my way back there were less people and it was probably up to 84 then. However, I also don't plan to go bike riding in 100 degree temps.
@BecKnBikes Ай бұрын
@@richarddkearney definitely not biking over 80° here it's 5200 ft elevation
@BecKnBikes Ай бұрын
What happened to a good ol bike ride without the technology concerns 😅
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
Most of the tech concerns exist only because I'm trying to record my rides. My shorter rides of 30 mins, I just have the bike battery and lights so a whole lot less to worry about.
@southernebiking Ай бұрын
Good to see you back Richard. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Remember the main goal was to get out there and take a ride. If you can take us along, great, if not, remember the main goal
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
Thanks. You are absolutely correct.
@keithmesser1408 Ай бұрын
Hi from Australia. You are doing the right thing... you are out on your bike going for a ride.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
Hello! I agree with you
@Rickristian Ай бұрын
Just use analog speedometer/mileage dial indicator. No power or software needed, ever
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
I'm not sure that skill is still around. You would have to find an ancient to read those things and when it breaks, AI probably won't fix it.
@jdw6727 Ай бұрын
Guess this was yesterday, I almost passed out shoveling 1.5 cubic yards of mulch out of my pickup and had to quit about noon. Wish I was in the woods riding. Glad that you got a few miles.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
My car told me the temp was 108 today. Geesh! Going to have to ride at 6am or so now!
@Ro-Bucks Ай бұрын
I hate days like that, I always then it will take me 5-10minutes to jump on my bike and an hour later after walking in and out of the house 10 times I'm ready.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
lol yep. It makes you really appreciate those days when it does only take you 5 to 10 minutes to get on your way!
@garywillhoit Ай бұрын
This is his style of video. Constant technology issues. Look at his first videos. I’m thrilled to see him back. It’s tough being directionally impaired ask Russ Is Right. .
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
I don't know if it is my "style", but it is what happens. lol
@davidfarm8095 Ай бұрын
Good to see you out riding.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
Thank you! Hopefully my next ride will be a bit more "normal".
@pedrofernandez8729 Ай бұрын
Gotta stop depending on technology, bad enough that your ride also depends on technology of the e bike.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
Society is only going to get more technology oriented. I read about AI taking our jobs in the next year or two. I guess it will be riding an ebike and having tech issues if it is going to take my job.
@pedrofernandez8729 Ай бұрын
@@richarddkearney Ahh, I miss the old days, my friend, when i used to grab my bike and go riding just like on a whim. No preparation, no helmet, no GPS, no phone, no cycling gear. Just grab your wonderful 2 wheeled device and take off.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
@@pedrofernandez8729 Yes that is great to just jump and go. Now my shorter rides (around 10 miles) that I don't plan to do any recording and just ride my neighborhood is pretty quick. I do put on my gloves, vest, and helmet so takes a couple of minutes. But when I was 9, I would jump on and off and leave my bike anywhere and come back and jump and go again. Didn't even maintain it unless I got a flat.
@pedrofernandez8729 Ай бұрын
@@richarddkearney You remember your first bike?
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
@@pedrofernandez8729 Yes, I got it for Christmas when I lived in B'ham, Alabama. It was 24" and I was too short to ride it. Therefore in order to get on it, I had to find a wall that I could get on and climb on the bike from there. I couldn't sit on the seat as I pedaled and instead stood the whole time. I fell so much trying to figure out how to ride a bike and after I fell I had to find a wall again. My older brother got the exact bike but he could actually sit on it and ride it.
@garywillhoit Ай бұрын
Still riding. Heats probably an issue.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
I ride nearly every day, however it has only been in the neighborhood so I would be close to home if I needed to stop. I think I'm ready to take a trip downtown and ride around there, so I planned a trip. Hopefully it will go without a hitch and get me back on track. The temperatures don't bother me too much as I can ride early in the day when the temps are normally between 75-85 or late in the evening, after 7pm, when the temperatures are below 90 and the sun isn't adding a lot of extra heat.
@mstefan622 Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for providing such a great video with great videography some of these guys do not know how to make a video and don't have proper angles like you did also that piece that you attached with the four bolts was the last piece on my carrier and I couldn't figure out how it went on because the instructions do not show it and I looked all over KZfaq for how to install it and then there you are thanks so much.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
You Welcome and thank you very much for your kind words
@debpaige7562 Ай бұрын
If you order from vevor it comes with bar straps and ratchet straps. The rack is the same and cheaper. I have two Ave ton fat tire bikes so I got the rack for two first trip Minnesota to Florida worked great. Good luck
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
Nice Information. Thank you
@jdw6727 Ай бұрын
Haven't commented on your videos for a while but do check to see if you are still active and riding. Hope all is well.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
Good to hear from you. I haven't put out but this one video since my surgery, so there wasn't much to watch. My rides are only about 30 minutes but I do ride nearly everyday. If I can get back to being able to be on a bike for at least an hour so I can get out of the neighborhood, I'll start doing some additional videos. Starting Chemo and Radiation treatments in a few days so I'm unsure how I'll react to that. Hopefully well.
@luckyboy1679 Ай бұрын
Do the tie down straps come with the rack or do they need to be purchased separately? If so, what straps did you use? Thanks.
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
The straps will have to be purchased separately if you don't already have some. I just type "ratchet straps" in Amazon search and picked a set. I also got the auto retract straps and have a link in the description, but I'm not sure they are the best type to get
@rbcapbustditto Ай бұрын
@richarddkearney Will the rock bros bag you posted in the links fit a battery like the bag you have in the this video?
@ivymartinez270 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this!
@richarddkearney Ай бұрын
Your welcome
@refluxroadmap 2 ай бұрын
You are going way too fast and not getting nearly the workout you seem to believe. Ebikes are ridiculous and dangerous. We have been using trails daily for 25 years, as runners and regular bike cyclists. E-riders go WAY too fast on trails to be safe. Large, large numbers of them have not learned trail etiquette and drive in unsafe patterns (e.g., not going single file past a runner or, last night, us walking our cats in strollers -- when my husband was almost hit by an ebiker who couldn't be bothered to move behind his wife when riding past us). Plus the trails are much more crowded -- with essentially mopeds. If someone can't handle actual bike riding, then they shouldn't be on trails.
@richarddkearney 2 ай бұрын
I'm going way to fast? I must have been going downhill. Normally i ride at 11mph and average about 9mph according to my GPS. I am getting a lot of exercise and I can tell my how much breathing I do and soreness on my legs. So I disagree with you on those to statements, but also the statement that bike are OK but ebikes are bad.
@user-zv3ex4gn3x 2 ай бұрын
So I’m ridiculous and dangerous at 13.6 mph on a trike? I can’t walk more than 150 ft without my back collapsing, but you want to ban me from leaving my house. I guess you just hate older handicapped people. I pull over and stop for nearly everyone I meet on a trail, but I’m dangerous.
@refluxroadmap 2 ай бұрын
@@user-zv3ex4gn3x the problem, as I've said, is that the MAJORITY of ebikers do not know or don't comply with unwritten and learned trail etiquette. And yes they are DANGEROUS just like mopeds and motorcycles. I have no issue with providing those with disabilities displayed passes on their bikes, as the only exception, with a 12-15 mph speed limit depending on where they are located. And we don't hate older people. We are older. We hate that they don't just RIDE A REGULAR BIKE. And don't kid yourself -- if you think you're obtaining fitness, you are not.
@refluxroadmap 2 ай бұрын
And the issue isn't whether you are friendly. The issue is whether these bikes create danger and they do. That's it. I hate them and I am working to get them banned everywhere possible. Those with disabilities (which, by the way, both my husband and I have BOTH have disabilities that we have worked to overcome and somewhat live with) can get exceptions with very low speed limits. The issue is the speed of most of these bikes. If they sold them with a cap on the speed, which they do not, then I would have no issue with them.
@refluxroadmap 2 ай бұрын
@@richarddkearney and if you really only ride at 13.6 then you should not be opposed to a law banning the sale of any ebike that is capable of going faster than 15 mph (which is still faster than most leisurely cyclists maintain, and which much slower cyclists were previously the majority of bikers on trails). If you care about safety, then that kind of ban should not bother you.
@DrCarlLadd 2 ай бұрын
I bought a helmet with flashing lights on the front and back to try to be more visible.
@richarddkearney 2 ай бұрын
Yes, I have seen those. Everything that makes you more visible is helpful
@DBM1029 2 ай бұрын
Do you have to tighten the 3 bolts at the bottom Every time you gonna use the ebike rack?
@richarddkearney 2 ай бұрын
If you take the bolts off you will have to put them back on. However, I have changed to a different connection method and with the new method I don't have to lay on the ground and tighten the bolts. I can do it just leaning over the rack.
@marvinvannoy7633 2 ай бұрын
I tell what repels dogs. …. It’s called pepper spray!
@richarddkearney 2 ай бұрын
I carry it with me but never had a need for it. Not that many dogs come after me that I fear, actually zero dogs barking and chasing me looked dangerous so far but I'm prepared just in case.
@VINTAGELIKE 2 ай бұрын
Show your dog
@richarddkearney 2 ай бұрын
I'll try to get him in some future video. Usually he is sleeping.
@davidfarm8095 2 ай бұрын
I would be afraid my dog would escape from dog carts. where I ride I never know when I will cross wild animals.
@richarddkearney 2 ай бұрын
I would also be afraid of that potential. However, I've seen a lot of people do it so it must be possible to train your dog to not interfere when a pit bull grabs your ankle as you try to escape on your ebike.
@brandonboss6868 3 ай бұрын
I'm worried while I'm loading it up, someone is going to come up, shank me, and take the bike.
@richarddkearney 2 ай бұрын
setting it up should be at home. Then the loading of the bike is just pushing it up the ramp and strapping it down. About 5 mins. Probably not going to find any other rack that will take less time at that point. Probably greater chance just walking to your car and having someone shanking you to take the car. Lot more valuable.
@mrfunkington 3 ай бұрын
you have a tough time keeping a bike straight, stop weaving
@richarddkearney 3 ай бұрын
Ha! I like weaving. There will definitely be more weaving in my future.
@StonebrakerDoesStuff 3 ай бұрын
Like the video! Always cool to watch videos of others who record the same types of videos.
@richarddkearney 3 ай бұрын
Thanks. I agree with you that it is cool to watch videos of other ebikers!
@ThePNWRiderWA 3 ай бұрын
I got a pair of gel lined biking shorts. They helped quite a bit with the break-in getting back to riding again. I was use to doing over 20 miles every day then because of a health issue I had to have surgery and did not get back into it until recently, this time with an electric bike
@richarddkearney 3 ай бұрын
Interesting. They might be helpful for me. I'm going to look into them.
@garywillhoit 3 ай бұрын
Maybe both dog and owner are rebounding. If you have been ill , he knows.
@garywillhoit 3 ай бұрын
Yup ,you need dog trailer. Toby on ebike reviews and adventures has a great time. Cat Jack not so much.
@richarddkearney 3 ай бұрын
Samurai is 20 years old. I no longer feel comfortable taking him for a ride on my bike. I'm afraid if he falls out that would be it for him. He lost most of his hair a few years ago and I thought that was a sign. However he has since grown back a large part of his hair and is looking pretty good again.
@leonardgeorge1554 3 ай бұрын
you need a dog cart so you can take your dog with you
@richarddkearney 3 ай бұрын
I have a basket that I use to put him in, but now he is 20.5 years old and I'm afraid he might fall out.
@DeeBatch 3 ай бұрын
hope you traded battery in. I bought the battery bag based off your video. Thanks used your afflite
@richarddkearney 3 ай бұрын
The battery bag is pretty good. I had someone say that the weight of the battery might be harmful to the bag if you take mountain bike trails. I tie my down with a bungie cord and never had an issue.
@DeeBatch 2 ай бұрын
@@richarddkearney Yes one of my straps broke. Amazon refunded and is shipping another. I will use cords on it now. I tried a few others but the makers all lie about the sizes. this one works pretty good. But ya strap it if you going on trails.
@ms.carlettawilson1522 4 ай бұрын
Just seen this you was a doctor before the age of one how? 🤔you got me on that one
@richarddkearney 4 ай бұрын
Seeking out and finding a cure for a medical condition before age 1 doesn't make you a certified medical "doctor", but it is a doctorlike activity
@Rip1Outdoors 4 ай бұрын
Good to see you back out Richard
@richarddkearney 4 ай бұрын
thank you.
@Ro-Bucks 4 ай бұрын
Reassembly can sometimes be the hard part :). You're the second sick e-biker on KZfaq I seen today, get well. I'm starting to get a ruff throat myself. must be the season. I had the best weather this year and wanted to shoot but not up to it, I prob got to wait a week now. I can't ride in the wet with my bike I don't think.
@richarddkearney 4 ай бұрын
We have been getting a lot of rain lately so it has been wet here too. I tried cutting the back yard yesterday and my lawnmower kept sinking into the ground cause it was still too wet. I think the grass is going to be growing some more before it can be cut.
@cherylnewell9912 4 ай бұрын
Did not know youw were sick. I will be praying for you.
@richarddkearney 4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I don't feel all that sick so I'm planning on a ride downtown soon. Probably will take 2 hours so will be my longest ride in a long time.
@terrynelson2385 4 ай бұрын
Well Richard you did not let us know that you died; so I thought you would be back sooner or later!! Hopefully they got all the cancer. A MD type doctor cured herself from cancer without radiation or kemo in the mid 90s by eating more of a vegetarian diet, drinking plenty of water, not eating processed food, and other changes in her life. Her name is Lorraine Day. Lorraine just died this past November 2023 at 86 years of age. She made videos (VHS tapes) where she talks about her cancer. One of them is called "Diseases Don't Just Happen!". I don't know if these are still available or not; I have made digital copies for myself. Good to hear more of your mechanical stories, LOL.
@richarddkearney 4 ай бұрын
About 2 years ago, I started limiting my intake of processed foods due to its inflammation tendencies. I had a few exceptions like seed breads and peanut butter, but most processed foods were no longer on my diet. In January of this year I started limiting my carbs, so potatoes and breads were eliminated from my daily diet. I didn't realize how many things i ate had lots of carbs until I started restricting carb intake. I didn't eliminate carbs because that would be tough, but limited to less than 30grams a day. There are so many different ways to eat and there are books on a lot of those ways claiming all sorts of health benefits so I just picked something that had some "independent" research that seemed like something I could do. Hopefully, I won't have to go through radiation next. In the meantime, I'm searching for my next trail to conquer on my ebike!
@terrynelson2385 4 ай бұрын
good good@@richarddkearney
@davidfarm8095 4 ай бұрын
good to see you again
@richarddkearney 4 ай бұрын
Why thank you very much.
@garywillhoit 4 ай бұрын
Glad your back, it’s spring.
@richarddkearney 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! It's time to do some riding!
@joehamilton9411 4 ай бұрын
Glad to see you back in the saddle again. I was getting curious and worried about your absence. My bike is a twin of yours and two Saturdays ago the battery on/off switch failed. I have 4700+ miles on it and have got it set up to where I really love the way it fits my needs. The day it failed was 2 yrs and 4 days from my purchase date from an Aventon dealer. I called the customer support number and got a really kind, understanding, and helpful guy (Matthew Clem) who put in an order for a replacement under warranty! The problem is that batteries are on backorder and the ETA is not available because they are on a ship that is set to be in port "soon" and will need to be offloaded and distributed. (I'm hoping the port wasn't Baltimore). So until then, I'm back to riding my acoustic bike which is not going so hot. There is a darn good reason why I love my bike (do I sound like PeeWee Herman?) and in sending a follow-up query re; an ETA to Matthew has not resulted in a better answer. So I am envious and living vicariously watching your video. They keep advertising free spare batteries with the purchase of a new bike. Why can't they supply one to an existing customer? It's a well established fact that it costs much more to get a new customer than it does to retain one. You would think..... Thanks! Keep 'em coming!
@richarddkearney 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for you kind comment. I've only had good relations with customer support at Aventon. I'm glad they covered it under warranty, however I didn't know we had a shortage of parts. I thought that was a 2 year ago problem.
@joehamilton9411 4 ай бұрын
@@richarddkearney Me too! If there's a shortage, why offer a FREE second battery with a purchase?
@user-do9pg7nn8b 4 ай бұрын
Do you ever obey STOP signs?
@richarddkearney 4 ай бұрын
Of Course. check back on Tuesday streams
@ms.carlettawilson1522 4 ай бұрын
I live in the city only have bike lanes I’m buying me a E TRIKE IM GETTING A ADDMOTOR E TRIKE 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO ❤❤❤❤
@richarddkearney 4 ай бұрын
Hopefully it will work out well