Bike fit.

[Trail Cruiser]

Comfortable riding position is utmost importance to me so I thought the Magnum Metro+ provides good fit for me in a way that I don't have to modify anything since it has adjustable stem. However, after riding it for several miles I found out that it cannot provide the same comfortable riding position that I am used to from my other bikes.

The handle bar reach is too far for me. If I adjust it to be nearer, the height becomes too tall already and I cannot put my weight on it since my elbow is already at an angle.

I ended up replacing the adjustable stem and handle bar, added an instrument bar for cadence meter, relocated the throttle to the right where I'm used to and also changed to C-9 spring mounted saddle for additional vertical travel. Now I am satisfied with the comfortable and familiar bike fit.

 

[Diarmuid]

This is the primary reason why I'm looking at a custom bike. My body size and shape is so outside the norm I might as well do it since it's not too bad price wise.

 

[Citycrosser]

Thanks for the pics and writeups. I'm considering installing drop bars on my Metro+ this coming winter and seeing your mods makes it seem pretty doable. Did you add a larger mud flap? If so, how's that working out and where did you get it? Lastly, I keep having the chain drop off the front ring while going over bumpy sections at 20 mph or so. Are you having that issue as well? Any thoughts on how to keep the chain from coming off?

 

[Trail Cruiser]

Thanks for the pics and writeups. I'm considering installing drop bars on my Metro+ this coming winter and seeing your mods makes it seem pretty doable. Did you add a larger mud flap? If so, how's that working out and where did you get it? Lastly, I keep having the chain drop off the front ring while going over bumpy sections at 20 mph or so. Are you having that issue as well? Any thoughts on how to keep the chain from coming off?

I simply used a plastic folder (very flexible material) cut it and then secured it with the original mud flap screw and fender holder.

https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/front-fender-pet-peeve.23817/

I did not experience any chain drop.