New Magnum UI6?

[Diver4242]

I was just at a dealer and they had just gotten in a UI6, which looks just like a Metro but with a different display. Dealer didn't even know much about it. Anyone have info? I wonder if the metro is going away or what. Couldn't buy without knowing what the deal is.

 

[Deleted member 4210]

The Ui6 is the same frame, components, tires, brakes, as the Ui5, but it comes with a 500 watt motor (instead of the Ui5's 350 watt), and a 48 Volt, 13 AH Samsung battery. It also has a newer display from Magnum. It's priced (MSRP $1799) at only $100 more than the previous Ui5, so its a pretty good value. The motor has a peak output of 700 watts.

Vs, The Metro is a different ebike , priced at $1999. It has the same wattage motor, but its Das-Kit versus Bafang, and the ebike is capable of a higher speed at 28 mph (assist only). (versus 22 mph for Ui6). The display is different too, a bit nicer and larger. It'll have a slightly higher grade derailleur (Shimano Altus), and better trigger shifter. And hydraulic brakes vs mechanical brakes on Ui6. Also has a better quality suspension fork than the Ui6. Lastly, they are including a suspension seat post. Functional but won't be the higher quality of a Thud Buster or Body Float.

 

[Darrin NC]

What's the range on both bikes?

 

[MetroDuck]

I have the metro +. The Metro+, Metro and Ui6 have the same battery pack, controller and all have a 500 watt motor and more or less the same frame. On my metro + I routinely go 40 miles over generally flat roads before I recharge. I'm pretty sure I could get 50 if I needed. I just like to recharge at 25% when I can. The Metro and Ui6 have less efficient tires (more comfort though) so it might be slightly less. Other riders might do better. I'm a big guy, over 200 lbs.

 

[Figs]

On my Ui6 I’m 90% of the time on Pas 2, some on 3 and seldom on anything else. I get 60 miles with 2 bars left.