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Nice report, I'm a bit more than a month into my Metro ownership with no real problems so it's good to hear these long term reports. Totally agree about the "kick", I've found that a touch of throttle at stop lights etc gets me started gentler and it's easy to take over with pedals. It can also...

It's finally greening in Denver, makes my Platte River rides a lot more enjoyable. Snowmelt is just getting going, probably not going to be able to ride the River while it's at peak - flooded underpasses. Here's the juncture of S. Platte River Trail and Bear Creek Trail. The River Trail crosses...

I hate it even more when I have to get up on the sidewalk and then fight to get eye contact with the right-turners so I can go across the intersection; Denver loves to put ped/bike signals on far side of posts on sidewalks. I'd rather have the separate bike lane.

Steve here's a link to my report on the first month. My riding is paved paths for now, cruise at about 17-18 mph, freq stops/slowdowns for sightseeing. Pretty satisfied so far but still trying to work out/tweak a few accessories. I do think the rack sucks, didn't pay attention to it until I...

247m in first month's ownership for my Magnum Metro, lots of non-ride days due to wx.

If it's not you can change settings; on my 2018 Metro the code is 8088 after holding down + and - keys for about 3 seconds.

One month into ownership, 247 miles, no real problems. Used for running errands as well as longish rec rides on paved multi use paths. Most of my riding now is in Normal mode, 6-7th gear, PAS 1-2, working to get fit enough go to Eco mode in belief that should increase my range. Typical ca 25...

Good article for those, like me, who don't really know much about bike locks.

Velosurance has several good articles on their page; especially liked this one on ratings and use. I'm trying to figure out how to secure my Magnum Metro, probably going with a folding lock. http://thebestbikelock.com By the author's reckoning I'm someplace between needing High and Medium...

Thx, makes it a lot clearer. I haven't had the chain drop off yet, but at least now I know how to fix. Thanks again.

Not being mech inclined I'd love a pic of your fix for the wife's bike. Thx.

BikeShare here is not e-powered. There are dockless e-bikes in town now but I'd recommend the e-bike store on Federal, a couple of miles from where you'll be; Best Electric Bikes, 1919 Federal boulevard. That's where I bought my Magnum, they carry multiple models of multiple brands, owner Terry...

Found that out, I'm still trying to learn to feather the brake but I'm now going to PAS O for uncertain spots, until my skills get better.

Probably going to add a second battery to remove range anxiety, once butt gets with the program. Right now I'm trying to figure out where to mount it/how to carry it. Saw someone on a diff model Magnum mounted it to the sloping top bar but that won't work on the Metro due to bottle cage bosses...

Yup, tried a Serfas Tailbones no help, think it's just a matter of toughing things up. Once we get past Cinco de Mayo here wx usually gets drier, lots more riding so just enduring and hoping right now. Tx.

Both my battery and legs seem to last longer than my butt, at this point; good for about an hour in the saddle then it's time for 5-10 minutes of stretching, walking around and drinking water. I'm on a Magnum Metro (hub drive), 185 lbs, owned it for less than a month, riding often limited by wx...

More than anything else I think the curves and transitions are reflective of the era they were built in. There are sections further south than Denver on the trail, built years later than the northern sections, that are much more comfortable for bikes; bridges cross the river on a diagonal, or...

Denver Animal Shelter, along the S. Platte River Trail.

20 mph was on a long, straight level stretch when I could see there was no oncoming traffic, foot or bike. I ride around 15 mph on paths as a rule. Tell it to the spandexter bombers going 25.

Path designers around here (Denver) seem in love with narrow short sharp right-angle entrances to the frequent river/creek crossings. I've found only two with a paved knuckle at the entrance, none built on a diagonal. They also love narrow, short, diving and sharply turning entrances to...