SuperCommuter Mods

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Newest mod-March 2019, Metropolis handlebars....WOW, what a difference!

(While away in Florida, I rented a Specialized Como with handlebars very similar to these. I'm glad I did this, much more 'Commuter' friendly and comfortable.

Thinking of putting Metropolis handlebars on my 8s is there a change in the handling of the bike? Dose it reduce the pressure on your hands ?

 

[solidol]

Growing up riding bicycles in my high school years, for me, the most important addition as a commuter bike is the extended mud flap, especially in the front. This kept my shoes and school uniform clean, even on wet and muddy streets.

It brings memories growing up in Europe.

 

[GuruUno]

Thinking of putting Metropolis handlebars on my 8s is there a change in the handling of the bike? Dose it reduce the pressure on your hands ?

Cannot say it did. It was just more comfortable.

 

[solidol]

Thinking of putting Metropolis handlebars on my 8s is there a change in the handling of the bike? Dose it reduce the pressure on your hands ?

Suggest redshift stem, see earlier posts. The difference, as expected, is quite amazing. I wouldn't ride this bike without it.

 

[GuruUno]

Suggest redshift stem, see earlier posts. The difference, as expected, is quite amazing. I wouldn't ride this bike without it.

This too is true, and it is wonderful along with the Body Float seat system. Bummer is the new replacements for the Super Commuter (Allant) has a proprietary stem, so no RedShift....

 

[wfiveash]

My mods were to replace the pedals with Shimano PD-GR500 platform pedals and replace the original seatpost with a Cane Creek Thudbuster S/T which provide decent shock absorption for around $140. So far I'm pleased with these products.

 

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where did he get the plate to fit from? how many mls wide is it?

 

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who did that for you?? need him to make me a ring to fit in there like yours.

 

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I was experiencing the same problem dropping my chain for no apparent reason, I attributed it to the fact that the front sprocket spins and sometimes just throws the chain off into the gap between the guard and sprocket. I solved the problem by having my LBS attach a plate on the inside of the guard to fill the gap, have not dropped the chain once since!
I'll attach a couple of pictures later.