Great video, guys! We walked all over San Francisco a couple of years ago, and can’t wait to return with our e-bikes and our campervan that we get this spring. One safety hint - the all black clothing, helmets and bikes look very “Rad”, but are quite hard for car drivers to see, especially as it gets towards dusk. This is a big problem where we live, and in addition to good lights, wearing bright fluorescent green or orange vests will greatly increase your safety on busy streets and roads. Keep on cycling!
Thanks for the safety tip! We were a little too dark in this and did get caught with the sun going down. We have bags on the back rack now and it would be good to store a couple of those vest for sure! Thank you!
Great trip, you were brave and fearless navigating those hills. Note to Aaron, there is a walk mode on the bike. Dismount, and hold down the #3 on the pas control button and it walks itself. It’s in the manual. I just got a mini step thru and saw it on a beginner video. Who new lol?
You guys are too cute! We ran across your site while exploring Class B vans. You're in our stomping grounds. My husband was born and raised in San Francisco and me in Santa Cruz California. You remind us so much of us! Only we're 20 years older. LOVE watching!!!
Great video! Can't wait to hit San Fran on our loop around the US. Thanks for getting me excited to visit our favorite Best Coast city. Loved how excited you were crossing the Golden Gate.
Thank you for taking us with you!!!! I’ve been to San Francisco three times-twice for half marathons. I hope you two are using your hand signals while you’re riding your bikes!!! Stay safe!!
Ooo half marathons in San Fran sound fun! ( And grueling 😳) We are getting better at using hand signals and getting more comfortable riding in traffic. That was our first big city after getting the bikes and it was an unforgettable experience. Thanks for watching!
Actually even John is a little young for the 67 Summer of Love! Let's see I would have been in 6th grade. So I too missed it Chris but like you, I've read a lot and would enjoy reading an unedited version if one of your followers lived the experience and would post. Love that era of music too, the BEST!😎
Ha, yes, you are a bit young :) It's fun to daydream and imagine what it would have been like. We will have to stick with that until someone comes forward and shares with us! :) :) - Chris
Great video. I carry a 4amp charger in my trunk bag, so I don't worry about range as much. If I need to stop for coffee or a sandwich, I find a place with an outlet handy. Really cool.
Your day brings back memories. My wife and I did that ride 8 years ago on rental bikes from Fishermen Wharf to bridge and back but on the ocean side of the Golden Gate. One of those days you think about the rest of your life. Continued on to Yosemite after that. Look forward to more. Thanks Kirk
Glad we could stir up a great memory for you guys, sounds like a great trip! We will also remember the two days we spent riding around the whole city. Thanks for watching!
Another fantastic video. My wife and I , when we were younger than today spend a week in San Francisco. We did every tourist thing we could and learn so much about this place . Golden bridge history , Parliament building , Alcatraz , in one shopping building on the top floor they brag about the best pastries in the city . Trolleys ride was fun up down the hills . It was amazing place to visit and going to different place in the city . There are so many things to say about this city and it fantastic vibe there . When they had the great fire there and how they build building with shocks under neath the building when they have tremors that the building don’t crack . Check all out it’s worth the time your there . Thank you for my memories . BS & BK
I’ve lived in Southern California all my life and I am sad to say that I have never visited San Francisco. I stayed one night on my way to Napa Valley and drove over the Golden Gate bridge but, a drive through is not enough! Definitely on my destination list for 2021!
Roadtrip! That seems to be common as we all look farther away from home to go on our vacations. We were the same way (and still are) with a lot of the Midwest attractions!🤔
I noticed your caption near the beginning of your ride "...we need Bluetooth...". My wife and I recently purchased two helmets with intercom that really are useful when riding, especially on a ride like you were on (traffic and the need to speak to on another frequently). We bought Sena R2 EVO brand and they are impressive. The audio is crystal clear and not even a little bit of wind noise. They can clearly communicate up to 1/2 mile (way farther than we would ever likely be apart on a ride). They're a bit pricey, but worth looking into.
We have heard of those helmets! Sound pretty awesome and wish we would have looked at them before we got ours! We tried on several and picked the Berns because they were the most comfortable. We tried using our Bluetooth phone ear buds, but they didn't work well in the wind or high speeds. Maybe there is an add on Bluetooth for helmets …
Welcome to San Francisco from Minnesota! There is a big PEV (personal electric vehicle) community in San Francisco and so we have found many places where we can charge our scooters, bikes, unicycles and skateboards. We go on 25 mile trips all the time which include trips up to Twin Peaks which is quite the test for your PEV. I had a great time watching your adventures.
Hey guys.....thanks for sharing this video! Looks like its a lot of fun exploring SF on ebikes. I've been to the city many times, but will have to try it this way.
I am a San Francisco native. Great video. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Never call our city San Fran! Or any other nickname. I went to Golden Gate park during the hippy days of San Francisco for many of the free concerts. My dad was a narcotics officer and warned us kids away from the drug scene in Haight Ashbury. Today it is not a fun place. Lots of homeless that think it’s the hippy scene still exists. So many wonderful things to see here. Please come back.
Hello, thanks for watching! I bet those concerts were something to see! We also noticed the "vibe" of the city was quite a bit different when we got to Haight and Ashbury. Beautiful city though, we really loved visiting. Thanks!
Good morning to you two! We were pretty much in the same boat as you two; never had been to San Francisco. I was mostly stationed on the east coast and was pretty low CA traveled. Once we retired, we moved to CO. And, to boot, my boss's family is from CA, so we go there quite a bit now. In Dec 2018, we finally got a trip to San Francisco. Of course, we weren't in a camper; nor did we have ebikes. But it is really a tremendous city!! Thank you for sharing your experiences there. E-bikes would be an awesome way to see the city! We used uber or walked, which worked well. But, you miss so much when you are crammed in the back of a Prius (most uber drivers had priuses there. Once we get our rig this summer, we'll have to look for the camping options around the town there and come for another visit. San Francisco was awesome!! We now call it our Charleston of the west coast. We've been back for a second trip. Our best friends flew out from NC and spent a spring break there with us. Oh gessszz....I wouldn't want to be on an ebike in San Fran and have the battery die hehehehe EDIT: The problem with us ebiking in San Fran is that we closed the piano bar down down each night. The 2am weavy rides back to the campground each night maybe wouldn't have been as fun. Safe travels!!
I just learned about this mode on our bike as well. A little too late! 🤣 Ebikes are pretty great..aren't they! We see a lot of Lectrics around as well as Rads.
I haven’t finished watching your San Fran videos yet, but so far they are fantastic ! You are allowing us to live vicariously through your efforts at documenting your adventure. I’ve been to Pacifica and I too have an e-bike (LECTRIC).
In your San Francisco video you asked if any viewers were in the Haight-Ashbury hood during the Summer of Love, 1967. I was there in 1968 and I'd venture to say the '67 and '68 years there were similar. The streets, in the area were very busy with people, almost shoulder to shoulder in some areas. I was stationed at Ft. Ord at the time and we'd go into SF when allowed off base. While walking the streets, every 10 steps or so we'd be offered to buy weed, LSD etc. It was easy for the locals to pick us out cuz of our crew cut military style hair. One time I bought a brown paper lunch size bag of weed for $3.00. We rolled a few fat ones while sitting on someone's front stoop then gave the remainder of the bag to a passerby since we didn't want to get caught with it by the MP's at the base. My wife and I love watching your videos. We have a 33' camper and we're now looking at teardrop campers since we'd like to hit the trails and try some boondocking. We also have Rad Rover 5's and love riding them. We sold our Harleys last summer. We actually put more miles on the e-bikes than we rode on the Harleys between Oct. 2020 and June of 2021 ! Maybe we'll see ya on the road. Have fun and be safe !
Without even yet seeing Frisco part 2, I see some dead ebike batteries in your future.😉 In the 3 years I've been riding my ebike I've learned not to trust the battery bars. When that 1st one goes I've typically exhausted about 50% power. Hope I'm wrong but just my personal experience. But yeah San Francisco has always been one of my top 5 world cities. Just pains me to see all the recent techie urban growth diluting the rich culture of the city. I wasn't there in '67 but first stationed there in the Navy in '72.
I won't give it away............ but yes you're right😂😂 Only one of us though. We made it about 50 miles on day one and 40 miles on day two. It was pretty amazing. We've also found 50% bars does not equal 50% of the mileage as well. That's cool you got to see it back in the 70's before when it was quite different. Its on our top list as well now. Really liked it. Thanks for watching!
I'm ahead of you guys on one hand and behind on the other. My wife and I have owned electric bikes (RadRover and electrified Schwinn Meridian) for some time. BUT, we just ordered our first RV, a 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer. I enjoyed this video that shows what we have to look forward to.
I visited my kid there and it was so funny watching the Techies all ride their bikes over the hill in the AM and then back to beach side in PM from our hotel. Techies are starting to leave now as my son has moved on also. We have enjoyed a few trips here with and without bikes. Plus having our worst trips and best trips here! LoL nice video! Thanks
Oooo fog, bummer. Although that might have been a cool look from a far. We got lucky with the weather for sure. It could have been a little warmer though.🤣
Happy to see you are enjoying your ebikes. You should reach out to Sena helmets and request they let you review their R1 helmets. They offer Bluetooth communication. My wife and I enjoy ours, we can chat up to 1/2 mile apart.
This is third rec for Sena R1 helmets and they sound really great! I imagine it would be a game changer as we are biking around on big days like this. Thanks for the comment, we'll check them out!
Not exactly sure when this video was taken, but SF has been under a Shelter In Place lockdown. This is why it looked “sleepy”. Great video and it was fun to see my hometown through your eyes!
Hey Jordan! This was in early November. Yes makes sense and also, one of our servers mentioned this year has been quite a bit different after Covid hit. Appreciate you watching! 😃
My backyard...the wind is normal! Usually it’s packed with tourists, Covid surely changed things! Your video was awesome, next time keep driving north (about an hour) to Sonoma and Napa Counties and enjoy some of the original wine country beauty! Safe travels!
When I was a little tike my grandma used to drive me to San Francisco to get fresh baked sourdough bread.. I can still remember the smell of fresh sourdough.
Just catching up on videos. Haven't been to San Fran in about 4 years, but loved seeing you visit all the places I remember. The clam chowder bowl had my mouth watering for sure. Did you go all the way across the bridge to Battery Spencer? I guess going down Lombard street is on part 2..can't wait.
San Fran! We didn't go all the way across the bridge, just to preserve battery power for the day, but we'll have to check out Battery Spencer next time in the area! Yes, Lombard is in part 2! Great city, thanks for watching Debbie!
We just pieced it together how that got into her head. For some reason, we were looking up the song "I left my wallet in El Segundo" while also looking up San Francisco because we were going there. That brought us to the Tony Bennett song..... weird! That clam chowder was amazing! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another wonderful video!! You two did a fantastic job capturing the city!! 🙂 A lot of one-liners lol....Don't lick the bridge. There is no wrong way to eat a soup bowl.
Thanks for watching, the sourdough bread soup bowl was amazing! I suppose we are excited to see the places in the country we haven't been to, but will eventually travel more of MN! 😃
Loved the SF tour, we’re in the South Bay but always love going to the “city by the bay”. We just got back from Big Sur and would have benefited from the E-bikes. Definitely will look into our options. If you’re heading south you should checkout Pfeiffer Beach, amazing views of the waves, and rock formations.
Hello! We did travel through Big Sur on our way south and it was quite a scenic drive! We tried to stay at Pfeiffer state park but they were all booked up!😢
Such a great adventure with your bikes!!! Have you considered having some type of reflective gear on your backpacks while bicycling? Your visibility while in the shadows of the embankments was low.
Hey Joyce, good suggestion! We just got a bag that goes on the back that does have reflective stipes on it. We also turn on the headlights and taillights even during the day. (Except on BIG days like this when we are conserving battery) Thanks for watching and commenting!
San Fran - love it.... 💜💜💜 The Wharf was our favorite place have fun there and overeat on the seafood. Question - can you take your batteries into the van to charge? or do you have to do it from the bumper?
The Warf was great! Fun city to visit for sure. You can remove the batteries and charge them from any outlet. We do charge them inside quite a bit. Thanks for watching!
Hello, thanks! Glad to hear another RadFan is lovin their bike! The clamp mount is actually a camera clamp I had that ended up working great for the handle bars. amzn.to/3gs8CMR It is then attached to a cell phone holder that screws into it. I since just got the cell phone bag that attaches to the frame. It's not as easy to read, but its nice to have the small bag for little items. amzn.to/2VW2jrh
Don't your bikes have a 'walk' mode for hills like Lombard? My Juiced RCS has a mode that just helps you push in situations like that. Nice video, looking for part 2 now.
@@IreneIronTravels I live just north of The City (SF) so we'll be heading down for a City trip soon. Glad you enjoyed your time here! Enjoy the videos!
Awesome video, I got a good laugh when you guys made it to the hill after eating the soup bowls. lol I took my van to San Francisco once back in 2018, but unfortunately I didn't have my e-bike at that time. After seeing you guys video, I'm definitely going back for that experience. #loveit Keep the videos coming!!! #safetravels
Thanks, that hill was CRAZY. For those that haven't been to SF, I don't think video does it justice. Hope you do get back there to explore on ebike, it is a unique experience! Thanks for the support!
Looks like you are having a lot of fun. I need a particular piece of information about the RadCity Step-Thru 3. If you have a measuring tape handy, would you please reply to this comment and tell me the measurement from the seat (at the lowest position) to the floor? That will help me determine if my wife's feet will be flat on the ground while sitting in the saddle. Thank you.
Hello! We have the RadRover step thru, so I think it is a couple inches taller the the RadCIty, but our step thru is 32 inches from the ground with the seat lowered all the way done. Hope that helps!
We were really impressed with the range. We did 50 miles on the first day and 40 miles on the second. My did get too weak to assist on the last big hill home on the first day, but Chris's lasted. Pretty good on the hills of SF!
You are doing it right! Sourdough bowl clam chowder! Can’t wait to see how you finish it off! Golden gate👍🏻 #globaltravelcouple #cycletheworld great vid
fun vid.. my wife and I just started riding e bikes..and we live in Cotai. just north of sf....wecome to sf …….we are thinking of thousand trails membership..how is it??
Hello, thanks! Ebikes are pretty fun eh! We really enjoyed our time in SF........great city. We like TT and I think it makes sense for FT or heavy PT RV'ers. We bought zone passes our first year as we traveled around the eastcoast. It was about $500 and we could stay in parks for up to14 days and then you need to be out for 7 days. At the end of last year we upgraded to a used full Platinum membership which was about $3000. That can be resold at anytime and the yearly fees are $549. We can now stay in parks for 21 days and go park to park if we want to. So now we can split our time between TT parks in the winter and boondocking in the spring/summer/fall and it is just another option for places to stay. The parks widely vary from nice $100 a night type parks to rundown parks form the 70's. But we like it!
@@IreneIronTravels Well that settles That .. membership with the zones for a year and then see how we like it thank you so much for your information and you guys have a great time..
Hey Marc! The fat tires versions are definitely the right choice for us because we also take these off road quite a bit. A lot of the boondocking spots we go to are gravel, rock, dirt, and sand. The fat tires do really well on pavement as well, so if you do any type of off pavement, you might want to consider a fat tire version. But, if it's only street riding it would make more sense for the radcity. We have a new 3 month update video coming out on Sunday!
Thanks, We are similar (vacationing) out of a roadtrek agile sprinter van on the east coast. Been bringing the bikes or a scooter and agree how awesome it is to get out n about n see more quicker with them. Just trying to decide if radcity worth the investment or risk (theft) of bringing.
Yes, it is the XL size and we really do like it. It is super tight fitting on the bikes, but that is what we want so it doesn't flap around in the wind wile driving. A buckle came unsewn after 2,000 miles and I warrantied it out for a new one, but otherwise the quality seems good and it really keeps the bikes clean.
@@IreneIronTravels thanks for the info. I’ll need something to cover them to keep them clean/dry. I keep them on the rack without the batteries as I’m pushing the weight limit on my hitch. The hitch is only connected to the bumper not the frame. Have a couple of 3D printed plugs that slide into male & female ends of battery and mount to keep those connections clean. Did use your affiliate link. Enjoy that .04. 😀 Thanks again!
They would be able to make it up the hill, but we were conserving battery power because we knew it was going to be a 40-50 mile day. But that hill was no joke for sure!
A gentle suggestion, wayfarers: wear bright clothing and consider flashing lights on the backpacks. It takes only one distracted driver to ruin your life. Peace, love & positivity... ⛑
@@IreneIronTravels, I haven't heard music like that in a loooong time. It's amazing that some artists are making music that "sounds like" known songs.... so long as they don't get in trouble for it, LOL.
That is a nice offer, thank you! But, we were only in SF for 2 days in early November. We travel pretty fast sometimes and went down the coast afterwards through Big Sur. Beautiful area.
@@IreneIronTravels Understood. Love your channel! On your way to Big Sur make sure to drive through Carmel and the 17 mile drive which will take you to Pebble Beach.
Love the enthusiasm. The minnesota version. I can send pics of our snow that we got....and how my hikes are going if you need to remember what it is like !
SF was a fun place to visit and I think because it was a new stop, we were both excited! Somehow...... we're not missing the snow yet!🤔 I'm glad you're getting out there and making the best of it. 2021's gotta be better........., right?😳
@@IreneIronTravels Thankful and fortunate everyday with what I have, when so many have lost everything. But yes, 2021 needs to be a much better year !! Stay safe my travelling friends !
About a month ago. I thought it was a good way to connect our business Irene Iron Fitness and the TH-cam channel which is more about our lifestyle and travels. I'm hoping it makes more sense for new viewers. We need to do a channel trailer/intro!!
Hey Mary! Surprisingly, SF was a lot cleaner and safer than some of the other big cities we have been to. We enjoyed our two days there biking around the sights.
Thanks for sharing! I’ve never been to SF. One important detail you missed. Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair. Mamas and the Poppas. I’ll give you a pass, y’all are probably too young to remember the song. Googlit!
Gnarly video! Native Californian sitting in Charlotte drinking Peet's coffee watching you enjoy CALI. Are you convinced yet, West is best? Don't forget, Carlsbad is awesome and you can ride your bikes for miles down the coast. Keep livin the dream, off to get my workout in. Be safe out there.😎🏖
Nice, we are also enjoying a little Peets right now. (Chris actually likes to blend in some Don Francisco's hazelnut or vanilla nut too.) We'll keep Carlsbad in mind, thanks! 💪💪time!
I was born three months after Woodstock .. all of our culture was at its best when it comes to music and art.. I was born of the OG hippy movement and it’s evident in my playing and my music arranging.. now if I could just keep from losing bass players I think I’ll be ready to start a channel. I’ll probably use this account for my travel vlog to complement the bands content and vise versa.
Great video, guys! We walked all over San Francisco a couple of years ago, and can’t wait to return with our e-bikes and our campervan that we get this spring. One safety hint - the all black clothing, helmets and bikes look very “Rad”, but are quite hard for car drivers to see, especially as it gets towards dusk. This is a big problem where we live, and in addition to good lights, wearing bright fluorescent green or orange vests will greatly increase your safety on busy streets and roads. Keep on cycling!
Thanks for the safety tip! We were a little too dark in this and did get caught with the sun going down. We have bags on the back rack now and it would be good to store a couple of those vest for sure! Thank you!
Great trip, you were brave and fearless navigating those hills. Note to Aaron, there is a walk mode on the bike. Dismount, and hold down the #3 on the pas control button and it walks itself. It’s in the manual. I just got a mini step thru and saw it on a beginner video. Who new lol?
Someone else mentioned the walk mode! Who did know!😂 Thanks Pam!
You guys are too cute! We ran across your site while exploring Class B vans. You're in our stomping grounds. My husband was born and raised in San Francisco and me in Santa Cruz California. You remind us so much of us! Only we're 20 years older. LOVE watching!!!
Awesome! Thank you we really enjoyed SF! We definitely recommend a class b van. It can change your life!😃
Great video! Can't wait to hit San Fran on our loop around the US. Thanks for getting me excited to visit our favorite Best Coast city. Loved how excited you were crossing the Golden Gate.
Thanks! Yeah great city for sure to hit on your trip! 😎
Thank you for taking us with you!!!! I’ve been to San Francisco three times-twice for half marathons. I hope you two are using your hand signals while you’re riding your bikes!!! Stay safe!!
Ooo half marathons in San Fran sound fun! ( And grueling 😳) We are getting better at using hand signals and getting more comfortable riding in traffic. That was our first big city after getting the bikes and it was an unforgettable experience. Thanks for watching!
San Francisco looks so fun. I’m really enjoying the editing on these videos!
Glad you like them we are having fun doing them! Thanks for watching Joyce!
Actually even John is a little young for the 67 Summer of Love! Let's see I would have been in 6th grade. So I too missed it Chris but like you, I've read a lot and would enjoy reading an unedited version if one of your followers lived the experience and would post. Love that era of music too, the BEST!😎
Ha, yes, you are a bit young :) It's fun to daydream and imagine what it would have been like. We will have to stick with that until someone comes forward and shares with us! :) :) - Chris
Great video. I carry a 4amp charger in my trunk bag, so I don't worry about range as much. If I need to stop for coffee or a sandwich, I find a place with an outlet handy. Really cool.
Your day brings back memories. My wife and I did that ride 8 years ago on rental bikes from Fishermen Wharf to bridge and back but on the ocean side of the Golden Gate. One of those days you think about the rest of your life. Continued on to Yosemite after that. Look forward to more.
Thanks Kirk
Glad we could stir up a great memory for you guys, sounds like a great trip! We will also remember the two days we spent riding around the whole city. Thanks for watching!
Another fantastic video. My wife and I , when we were younger than today spend a week in San Francisco. We did every tourist thing we could and learn so much about this place . Golden bridge history , Parliament building , Alcatraz , in one shopping building on the top floor they brag about the best pastries in the city . Trolleys ride was fun up down the hills .
It was amazing place to visit and going to different place in the city . There are so many things to say about this city and it fantastic vibe there . When they had the great fire there and how they build building with shocks under neath the building when they have tremors that the building don’t crack . Check all out it’s worth the time your there . Thank you for my memories . BS & BK
Great memories you guys have there! We didn't get a chance to do the trolleys as there were only a couple running. Great city to visit! BS &BK!😃
I’ve lived in Southern California all my life and I am sad to say that I have never visited San Francisco. I stayed one night on my way to Napa Valley and drove over the Golden Gate bridge but, a drive through is not enough! Definitely on my destination list for 2021!
Roadtrip! That seems to be common as we all look farther away from home to go on our vacations. We were the same way (and still are) with a lot of the Midwest attractions!🤔
I noticed your caption near the beginning of your ride "...we need Bluetooth...". My wife and I recently purchased two helmets with intercom that really are useful when riding, especially on a ride like you were on (traffic and the need to speak to on another frequently). We bought Sena R2 EVO brand and they are impressive. The audio is crystal clear and not even a little bit of wind noise. They can clearly communicate up to 1/2 mile (way farther than we would ever likely be apart on a ride). They're a bit pricey, but worth looking into.
We have heard of those helmets! Sound pretty awesome and wish we would have looked at them before we got ours! We tried on several and picked the Berns because they were the most comfortable. We tried using our Bluetooth phone ear buds, but they didn't work well in the wind or high speeds. Maybe there is an add on Bluetooth for helmets …
Welcome to San Francisco from Minnesota! There is a big PEV (personal electric vehicle) community in San Francisco and so we have found many places where we can charge our scooters, bikes, unicycles and skateboards. We go on 25 mile trips all the time which include trips up to Twin Peaks which is quite the test for your PEV. I had a great time watching your adventures.
Hello! That's awesome! We didn't make it to twin peaks unfortunately, but will make sure we do next time! It looked like an amazing view of the city!
I live in the Bay Area and your video was great. I’ve forgotten how fantastic S.F. Is. Haven’t been a tourist in my own in a while.
It's funny how we see what's right around us the least! We were/are the same way. Thanks for watching 😁
Hey guys.....thanks for sharing this video! Looks like its a lot of fun exploring SF on ebikes.
I've been to the city many times, but will have to try it this way.
Hello! It is one of our favorite memories so far! Highly recommend! Thanks for watching!
Add a rack for a bag, a mirror, a suspension seatpost and a more comfy seat and then you will enjoy it so much more.
Thanks for the suggestions! So far we have done racks, bag, and seats. Thanks for watching!
I am a San Francisco native. Great video. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Never call our city San Fran! Or any other nickname. I went to Golden Gate park during the hippy days of San Francisco for many of the free concerts. My dad was a narcotics officer and warned us kids away from the drug scene in Haight Ashbury. Today it is not a fun place. Lots of homeless that think it’s the hippy scene still exists. So many wonderful things to see here. Please come back.
Hello, thanks for watching! I bet those concerts were something to see! We also noticed the "vibe" of the city was quite a bit different when we got to Haight and Ashbury. Beautiful city though, we really loved visiting. Thanks!
Chris, you mixed two songs together! I left my heart,(Tony Bennett) and San Francisco by (Scott McKenzie)!
😂Ha that's too funny! I figured she was making stuff up! We'll have to check out those two songs, thanks!
Hi, I have a Rad city and love it in Indianapolis. Great videos, I understand the wonderful experience with Ebikes. Keep up your videos!
Good morning to you two! We were pretty much in the same boat as you two; never had been to San Francisco. I was mostly stationed on the east coast and was pretty low CA traveled. Once we retired, we moved to CO. And, to boot, my boss's family is from CA, so we go there quite a bit now. In Dec 2018, we finally got a trip to San Francisco. Of course, we weren't in a camper; nor did we have ebikes. But it is really a tremendous city!! Thank you for sharing your experiences there. E-bikes would be an awesome way to see the city! We used uber or walked, which worked well. But, you miss so much when you are crammed in the back of a Prius (most uber drivers had priuses there. Once we get our rig this summer, we'll have to look for the camping options around the town there and come for another visit.
San Francisco was awesome!! We now call it our Charleston of the west coast. We've been back for a second trip. Our best friends flew out from NC and spent a spring break there with us.
Oh gessszz....I wouldn't want to be on an ebike in San Fran and have the battery die hehehehe
EDIT: The problem with us ebiking in San Fran is that we closed the piano bar down down each night. The 2am weavy rides back to the campground each night maybe wouldn't have been as fun.
Safe travels!!
What a great way to describe it.... the Charleston of the West! We are looking forward to seeing Charleston and Savannah again! Thanks for sharing!
Just bought my first Rad Rover 5 and I can’t wait to do these things!!
Nice! Enjoy!
My LECTRIC e-bike has “Walk Mode” which helps you walk the bike up steep places.
I just learned about this mode on our bike as well. A little too late! 🤣 Ebikes are pretty great..aren't they! We see a lot of Lectrics around as well as Rads.
I haven’t finished watching your San Fran videos yet, but so far they are fantastic ! You are allowing us to live vicariously through your efforts at documenting your adventure. I’ve been to Pacifica and I too have an e-bike (LECTRIC).
Hey Bill, appreciate you following along! Great location for a RV park for sure! Thanks for watching San Francisco!
In your San Francisco video you asked if any viewers were in the Haight-Ashbury hood during the Summer of Love, 1967. I was there in 1968 and I'd venture to say the '67 and '68 years there were similar. The streets, in the area were very busy with people, almost shoulder to shoulder in some areas. I was stationed at Ft. Ord at the time and we'd go into SF when allowed off base. While walking the streets, every 10 steps or so we'd be offered to buy weed, LSD etc. It was easy for the locals to pick us out cuz of our crew cut military style hair. One time I bought a brown paper lunch size bag of weed for $3.00. We rolled a few fat ones while sitting on someone's front stoop then gave the remainder of the bag to a passerby since we didn't want to get caught with it by the MP's at the base.
My wife and I love watching your videos. We have a 33' camper and we're now looking at teardrop campers since we'd like to hit the trails and try some boondocking. We also have Rad Rover 5's and love riding them. We sold our Harleys last summer. We actually put more miles on the e-bikes than we rode on the Harleys between Oct. 2020 and June of 2021 ! Maybe we'll see ya on the road. Have fun and be safe !
Love the story! Thank you for sharing!
Without even yet seeing Frisco part 2, I see some dead ebike batteries in your future.😉 In the 3 years I've been riding my ebike I've learned not to trust the battery bars. When that 1st one goes I've typically exhausted about 50% power. Hope I'm wrong but just my personal experience.
But yeah San Francisco has always been one of my top 5 world cities. Just pains me to see all the recent techie urban growth diluting the rich culture of the city. I wasn't there in '67 but first stationed there in the Navy in '72.
I won't give it away............ but yes you're right😂😂 Only one of us though. We made it about 50 miles on day one and 40 miles on day two. It was pretty amazing. We've also found 50% bars does not equal 50% of the mileage as well. That's cool you got to see it back in the 70's before when it was quite different. Its on our top list as well now. Really liked it. Thanks for watching!
I'm ahead of you guys on one hand and behind on the other. My wife and I have owned electric bikes (RadRover and electrified Schwinn Meridian) for some time. BUT, we just ordered our first RV, a 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer. I enjoyed this video that shows what we have to look forward to.
Ebikes and RVs just go together like pb &j! You guys are going to have a blast and have fun in your new Wayfarer! 😀
Well we were there in the summers of 87, 97, 07, and 17, but not 67. Do we still win??? LOL. Our favorite city! Keep up the safe travels!
Only if you have juicy details!😜 Visiting every decade, it must mean something special to you guys! We can see why... great city!😃
Oh also, those bikes have a walk assist feature if you were manually pushing them up hills! :)
I didn't know that! Just looked it up, thanks for the heads up!!!😃
I have Sena helmets. You can converse with each other, listen to Apple play or FM radio. Receive phone calls. You guys would love them.
We are going to have to check them out.... people keep mentioning them left and right! They must be pretty great.... appreciate your input!
I visited my kid there and it was so funny watching the Techies all ride their bikes over the hill in the AM and then back to beach side in PM from our hotel. Techies are starting to leave now as my son has moved on also. We have enjoyed a few trips here with and without bikes. Plus having our worst trips and best trips here! LoL nice video! Thanks
SF is a great city to visit for sure! Glad you've enjoyed it as much as us! Thanks for watching!
Wow! Across the Golden Gate!! We went there but the fog had already rolled in so we could not even see the bridge!! Glad you guys had a fun adventure!
Oooo fog, bummer. Although that might have been a cool look from a far. We got lucky with the weather for sure. It could have been a little warmer though.🤣
Happy to see you are enjoying your ebikes. You should reach out to Sena helmets and request they let you review their R1 helmets. They offer Bluetooth communication. My wife and I enjoy ours, we can chat up to 1/2 mile apart.
This is third rec for Sena R1 helmets and they sound really great! I imagine it would be a game changer as we are biking around on big days like this. Thanks for the comment, we'll check them out!
Not exactly sure when this video was taken, but SF has been under a Shelter In Place lockdown. This is why it looked “sleepy”. Great video and it was fun to see my hometown through your eyes!
Hey Jordan! This was in early November. Yes makes sense and also, one of our servers mentioned this year has been quite a bit different after Covid hit. Appreciate you watching! 😃
My backyard...the wind is normal! Usually it’s packed with tourists, Covid surely changed things! Your video was awesome, next time keep driving north (about an hour) to Sonoma and Napa Counties and enjoy some of the original wine country beauty! Safe travels!
Oh wow! Appreciate the comment, thanks for watching!!
When I was a little tike my grandma used to drive me to San Francisco to get fresh baked sourdough bread.. I can still remember the smell of fresh sourdough.
Great memory! That is some good sourdough!😃
You guys are making some really great content.. making me jealous.. but, seriously bravo!
Just catching up on videos. Haven't been to San Fran in about 4 years, but loved seeing you visit all the places I remember. The clam chowder bowl had my mouth watering for sure. Did you go all the way across the bridge to Battery Spencer? I guess going down Lombard street is on part 2..can't wait.
San Fran! We didn't go all the way across the bridge, just to preserve battery power for the day, but we'll have to check out Battery Spencer next time in the area! Yes, Lombard is in part 2! Great city, thanks for watching Debbie!
Awesome video today! Thanks for sharing this adventure. Looks like so much fun! When were you there?
Thanks! We were there in early November. A little chilly, but pretty good weather considering. We really enjoyed the city.
Love the Tony Bennett-Scott McKenzie mash-up.
Also never seen a sourdough clam chowder navigated and analyzed with such enthusiasm
We just pieced it together how that got into her head. For some reason, we were looking up the song "I left my wallet in El Segundo" while also looking up San Francisco because we were going there. That brought us to the Tony Bennett song..... weird!
That clam chowder was amazing! Thanks for watching!
@@IreneIronTravels so funny
Thanks for another wonderful video!! You two did a fantastic job capturing the city!! 🙂 A lot of one-liners lol....Don't lick the bridge. There is no wrong way to eat a soup bowl.
Thanks! We had a lot of fun in San Francisco for sure. What a great city to explore! Thanks for watching Shelley!😃
Good Morning ☕️
What a Fun video!
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Can’t wait for part two
Take Care ~
Safe Travels
Good morning JJ!🌄
Thanks for watching the SF adventure! We had a blast there!
Have a great week!
Soooo cool. I may never see San Francisco in person. Your video and experience is so amazing and wonderful. Thank you!!!
Thank you, really appreciate you watching! We do hope you do get to see SF!
Does your GPS have the latest poop chart upgrades? Don't want you to track all over town the latest deposit
Nice Videos , Thanks for sharing, missed the sour dough bread, I wish you guys could share more of your travels in your wonderful State of Minnesota .
Thanks for watching, the sourdough bread soup bowl was amazing! I suppose we are excited to see the places in the country we haven't been to, but will eventually travel more of MN! 😃
Loved the SF tour, we’re in the South Bay but always love going to the “city by the bay”. We just got back from Big Sur and would have benefited from the E-bikes. Definitely will look into our options. If you’re heading south you should checkout Pfeiffer Beach, amazing views of the waves, and rock formations.
Hello! We did travel through Big Sur on our way south and it was quite a scenic drive! We tried to stay at Pfeiffer state park but they were all booked up!😢
Such a great adventure with your bikes!!! Have you considered having some type of reflective gear on your backpacks while bicycling? Your visibility while in the shadows of the embankments was low.
Hey Joyce, good suggestion! We just got a bag that goes on the back that does have reflective stipes on it. We also turn on the headlights and taillights even during the day. (Except on BIG days like this when we are conserving battery) Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@IreneIronTravels We enjoy your adventures very much!
New to your channel. Love your chemistry together and look forward to future uploads!
Awesome! Thank you!
Greenway Rocks! Raise your seat a bit to get more leg leverage. Great video.
We miss the Greenway! Thanks for the tip! I noticed that also after watching myself in this video. Appreciate you watching! 😃
I'm from SoCal. When I visit SF the Chowder Hut is the best place to eat. They also have great Fish N Chips and cold beer
Good to know! Fish n chips plus a beer sounds great. Next time!😃
San Fran - love it.... 💜💜💜 The Wharf was our favorite place have fun there and overeat on the seafood. Question - can you take your batteries into the van to charge? or do you have to do it from the bumper?
The Warf was great! Fun city to visit for sure. You can remove the batteries and charge them from any outlet. We do charge them inside quite a bit. Thanks for watching!
Like your SF video...
What is & where did you get your phone holder..??
I have a Rover 5...loving it
Hello, thanks! Glad to hear another RadFan is lovin their bike! The clamp mount is actually a camera clamp I had that ended up working great for the handle bars. amzn.to/3gs8CMR It is then attached to a cell phone holder that screws into it. I since just got the cell phone bag that attaches to the frame. It's not as easy to read, but its nice to have the small bag for little items. amzn.to/2VW2jrh
Don't your bikes have a 'walk' mode for hills like Lombard? My Juiced RCS has a mode that just helps you push in situations like that. Nice video, looking for part 2 now.
We didn't know about it at the time, but they do have have walk mode! We like the Juiced 🚲 as well, enjoy!
@@IreneIronTravels I live just north of The City (SF) so we'll be heading down for a City trip soon. Glad you enjoyed your time here! Enjoy the videos!
Awesome video, I got a good laugh when you guys made it to the hill after eating the soup bowls. lol I took my van to San Francisco once back in 2018, but unfortunately I didn't have my e-bike at that time. After seeing you guys video, I'm definitely going back for that experience. #loveit Keep the videos coming!!! #safetravels
Thanks, that hill was CRAZY. For those that haven't been to SF, I don't think video does it justice. Hope you do get back there to explore on ebike, it is a unique experience! Thanks for the support!
Looks like you are having a lot of fun. I need a particular piece of information about the RadCity Step-Thru 3. If you have a measuring tape handy, would you please reply to this comment and tell me the measurement from the seat (at the lowest position) to the floor? That will help me determine if my wife's feet will be flat on the ground while sitting in the saddle. Thank you.
Hello! We have the RadRover step thru, so I think it is a couple inches taller the the RadCIty, but our step thru is 32 inches from the ground with the seat lowered all the way done. Hope that helps!
@@IreneIronTravels Thanks! My mistake, but the information helps, as I am considering selling my RadRover5 and exchange it for the Step-Thru version.
It looks beautiful, I've been to San Francisco several times but never on a bike. I don't know how you do it! My butt would be killing me! LOL!
It was for about 2 days after! 😂 Thanks for watching!
What a great day of exploring. Was the large grassy area you stopped at part of the Presidio?
Fun city! Yes, I believe it was Crissy field! So many fun cool areas to explore in SF!
How was battery range? With all the hills of SF you two are brave venturing so far without a spare battery pack.
We were really impressed with the range. We did 50 miles on the first day and 40 miles on the second. My did get too weak to assist on the last big hill home on the first day, but Chris's lasted. Pretty good on the hills of SF!
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You are doing it right! Sourdough bowl clam chowder! Can’t wait to see how you finish it off! Golden gate👍🏻 #globaltravelcouple #cycletheworld great vid
Good stuff!😋 Thanks for watching guys!
We love San Francisco my son lives in Redwood City.
Great city!🤩
Whoopee, I’m first great video...
🌟Whooooo! Good morning!
Great video guys! Enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
I’m so jealous, you guys are living the life!🤣
We are enjoying it for sure. Gotta live it while we have it!😃
Jealousy is a trait of Satan. Don’t be jealous be inspired and go do it!
I sure miss home. I love the ebike view...
Beautiful city! Thanks for watching!
Loving the uncut clips at the end!!
Hey Sel! We had a lot of fun in this city...... too much fun! 😁
If you continue going south, stop st Splash in Pismo Beach for their clam chowder🤗
We did go through Pismo, but didn't get to explore it much. Thanks for the suggestion, we'll check it out next time!
fun vid.. my wife and I just started riding e bikes..and we live in Cotai. just north of sf....wecome to sf …….we are thinking of thousand trails membership..how is it??
Hello, thanks! Ebikes are pretty fun eh! We really enjoyed our time in SF........great city. We like TT and I think it makes sense for FT or heavy PT RV'ers. We bought zone passes our first year as we traveled around the eastcoast. It was about $500 and we could stay in parks for up to14 days and then you need to be out for 7 days. At the end of last year we upgraded to a used full Platinum membership which was about $3000. That can be resold at anytime and the yearly fees are $549. We can now stay in parks for 21 days and go park to park if we want to. So now we can split our time between TT parks in the winter and boondocking in the spring/summer/fall and it is just another option for places to stay. The parks widely vary from nice $100 a night type parks to rundown parks form the 70's. But we like it!
@@IreneIronTravels Well that settles That .. membership with the zones for a year and then see how we like it thank you so much for your information and you guys have a great time..
You need to ask for butter to slather on that bread. So good!
Mmmmmm 😋 Next time we will!
What are you using to carry those heavy ebikes on the rear of your rig? What do you use to prevent theft of those ebikes?
We use a Hollywood bike rack rated for 80lbs per bike amzn.to/3LZn65y
and also use a variety of good locks amzn.to/3w9qsMR amzn.to/3w9qsMR
Totally awesome!!
Rad on!👍😎
I feel the excitement coming through for your Rad to show up! We put ours to the test here and they passed! 🚴🚴
Irene Iron Travels I see and I am empowered & excited!
Yay!!!
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Great vids. Interested in getting radcity bike.....do you regret getting fat tire version for weight n harder to pedal to conserve battery.
Hey Marc! The fat tires versions are definitely the right choice for us because we also take these off road quite a bit. A lot of the boondocking spots we go to are gravel, rock, dirt, and sand. The fat tires do really well on pavement as well, so if you do any type of off pavement, you might want to consider a fat tire version. But, if it's only street riding it would make more sense for the radcity. We have a new 3 month update video coming out on Sunday!
Thanks, We are similar (vacationing) out of a roadtrek agile sprinter van on the east coast. Been bringing the bikes or a scooter and agree how awesome it is to get out n about n see more quicker with them. Just trying to decide if radcity worth the investment or risk (theft) of bringing.
The chowder looks great. nice video guys.
It was a delicious!😋 Thanks for watching!
Another dope fiend couple yea !!!!
Best video ever
Thanks so much
Haight - Ashbury...if your remember it, you weren't there....
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Are you liking the Pro Bike Tool cover for your Rads? Is yours the XL size?
Yes, it is the XL size and we really do like it. It is super tight fitting on the bikes, but that is what we want so it doesn't flap around in the wind wile driving. A buckle came unsewn after 2,000 miles and I warrantied it out for a new one, but otherwise the quality seems good and it really keeps the bikes clean.
@@IreneIronTravels thanks for the info. I’ll need something to cover them to keep them clean/dry. I keep them on the rack without the batteries as I’m pushing the weight limit on my hitch. The hitch is only connected to the bumper not the frame. Have a couple of 3D printed plugs that slide into male & female ends of battery and mount to keep those connections clean.
Did use your affiliate link. Enjoy that .04. 😀
Thanks again!
Sounds like a good setup you have. Enjoy the cover and thanks! Every nickel helps 😂
When eating at that restaurant you guys could’ve topped off the batteries if you brought the chargers
Very true, good point!😃
How come you guys walked the bikes up the hill? Are they not powerful enough to ride up that hill?
They would be able to make it up the hill, but we were conserving battery power because we knew it was going to be a 40-50 mile day. But that hill was no joke for sure!
Loved your trip
A gentle suggestion, wayfarers: wear bright clothing and consider flashing lights on the backpacks. It takes only one distracted driver to ruin your life. Peace, love & positivity... ⛑
Appreciate the thought and it is duly noted. We are looking into some better visibility options. Thanks for watching! 😃
You’re in Pacifica, always windy.
It was soooo windy! 😀
I danced through this video. 🕺🏾 Love the music 🎧
I had fun adding the music in this one. I was trying to capture the SF vibe of yesteryear. 🎵🎵 Glad you liked it! And Chris's singing???😉
@@IreneIronTravels, I haven't heard music like that in a loooong time. It's amazing that some artists are making music that "sounds like" known songs.... so long as they don't get in trouble for it, LOL.
Excellent video!
😃 Thank you & Thanks for watching!
I’m in the SF Bay Area and would be happy to show you around the South Bay Area if you’re available to see Apple, Google, and other landmarks.
That is a nice offer, thank you! But, we were only in SF for 2 days in early November. We travel pretty fast sometimes and went down the coast afterwards through Big Sur. Beautiful area.
@@IreneIronTravels Understood. Love your channel! On your way to Big Sur make sure to drive through Carmel and the 17 mile drive which will take you to Pebble Beach.
Thank you for the suggestions and for watching!
I was there! 21 yrs old
Oh fun, and a great age! How was it???
ILL BE TRAVELING IN THE FUTURE BUT NOT THERE!🤣GREAT VIDEO KIDS..BUT HOW BOUT ALASKA?❤
Alaska sounds great! We haven't planned it out to go there yet, but maybe next year!
Love the enthusiasm. The minnesota version. I can send pics of our snow that we got....and how my hikes are going if you need to remember what it is like !
ps there is a peacefulness with this video. Thank you for sharing it !
SF was a fun place to visit and I think because it was a new stop, we were both excited! Somehow...... we're not missing the snow yet!🤔
I'm glad you're getting out there and making the best of it. 2021's gotta be better........., right?😳
Thanks for watching as always! Stay warm!
@@IreneIronTravels Thankful and fortunate everyday with what I have, when so many have lost everything. But yes, 2021 needs to be a much better year !! Stay safe my travelling friends !
Clam chowder fresh out of the can🤣
Maybe a bag 🤣
Way to go guy.
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Why/when did you change name I thought it was irene iron fitness?
About a month ago. I thought it was a good way to connect our business Irene Iron Fitness and the TH-cam channel which is more about our lifestyle and travels. I'm hoping it makes more sense for new viewers. We need to do a channel trailer/intro!!
Nice post!
Thanks!😃
Chris is like "Ah, no..."
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Careful you’re in a double cesspool. Keep your eye on Aaron don’t let anyone kidnap him. Watch where you walk or ride your bike. Good luck!
Hey Mary!
Surprisingly, SF was a lot cleaner and safer than some of the other big cities we have been to. We enjoyed our two days there biking around the sights.
Thanks for sharing! I’ve never been to SF. One important detail you missed. Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair. Mamas and the Poppas. I’ll give you a pass, y’all are probably too young to remember the song. Googlit!
I have heard it somewhere along the line, but did have to look it up to refresh! 1967! Thanks John!
@@IreneIronTravels Well, I was a sophomore in HS in 67, that’s all I had on the Haight Ashbury theme. 👌
Gnarly video! Native Californian sitting in Charlotte drinking Peet's coffee watching you enjoy CALI. Are you convinced yet, West is best? Don't forget, Carlsbad is awesome and you can ride your bikes for miles down the coast. Keep livin the dream, off to get my workout in. Be safe out there.😎🏖
Nice, we are also enjoying a little Peets right now. (Chris actually likes to blend in some Don Francisco's hazelnut or vanilla nut too.) We'll keep Carlsbad in mind, thanks! 💪💪time!
Chrissy field.
Yes, Thanks!
I’m a hippy... but I was born in 1969
Just missed it! Interesting era, with lots of change!
I was born three months after Woodstock .. all of our culture was at its best when it comes to music and art.. I was born of the OG hippy movement and it’s evident in my playing and my music arranging.. now if I could just keep from losing bass players I think I’ll be ready to start a channel.
I’ll probably use this account for my travel vlog to complement the bands content and vise versa.
Do you see lot of gay men all over
No, it really didn't seem much different than any other big city.