Here is what I did to my Magicycle commuter bike

[usclassic]

Used code M60 for $60 off sale price,
I live in a hilly neighborhood and can go up the steepest hill in pas 2 or 3. Most of the time pas 1 is enough and great for no effort peddling. Sometimes I ride with no power assist pas 0. Have not tried pas 4 or 5 yet but 3 has been more than enough so far. I changed the seat and added a suspension post. Also added an adjustable handlebar riser so I can sit more upright. The waterproof phone bag is from magicycle and features touch plastic. I tried some soft panniers for grocery runs but did not like them so I switched to some locking hard cases. The only issue is hard starting up if stopped on a hill but other than that the single speed belt drive is quiet and maintenance free.

Got everything I might need now on the bike. Chain lock, tools, patch kit and spare tube, foot pump and first aid kit. I have bar end turn signals on the way that should be here Thurs. Really enjoy riding.......

 

[DieselTech]

Welcome to the group! Sharp looking bike you got. The hard side saddle bags look great on it!

 

[Smaug]

I helped my daughter's boyfriend get a Magicycle Commuter a month or two ago. He keeps getting flats; he's up to 4 now. We can't figure out what's causing them. The first two, we chalked up to cheap OEM inner tubes, as they split at the seam. None of the spoke ends were showing or poking through the rim tape. I fixed three of them for him with new tubes and showed him how to it, but when it happened the 4th time, he just gave up and stopped riding it. Very disappointing how little drive kids have these days.

 

[usclassic]

Perhaps he is using too much air pressure. I have been using 40 lbs and have not had any flats yet with stock tubes.

 

[Smaug]

Perhaps he is using too much air pressure. I have been using 40 lbs and have not had any flats yet with stock tubes.

I will try it. I think we had him at 60 or 70 psi...

 

[LastButNotLeast]

I've used this (FlatOut) and it's worked well for me so far (1 year):

Amazon.com

Michael

 

[Smaug]

I've used this (FlatOut) and it's worked well for me so far (1 year):

Amazon.com

Michael

I guess you needed the Presta valve removal tool to get the Flatout in there?

 

[LastButNotLeast]

Yes, I bought the "kit" with the tool and replacement valves.

 

[usclassic]

I added some turn signals. Both can flash or be steady.

 

[amk]

what are those side bags?

 

[usclassic]

what are those side bags?

The mounting hardware is very heavy and I did not use any of it.

 

[amk]

can you talk details...hardware, ease of installation and removal etc
thx

 

[usclassic]

can you talk details...hardware, ease of installation and removal etc
thx

Installation was pretty straightforward. Mounted to the existing rear bars using three ubolts on each side. Drilled the six hole necessary using a step drill. Finished with M6 stainless acorn nuts after trimming the excess bolt length.

Can also mount without using the cross plates....

Parts I used.....

 

[amk]

ok..I didn't see the bike has existing brackets .
and factory mounting points..
do they bounce?
I like these pretty good..

some time ago I put out feelers for feasible combos re these and
came up empty..

would be cool if they could quick connect

 

[usclassic]

The "brackets" "mounts" come on the bike. Bike is even cheaper now at $599.

The bags do not bounce around. Removal is the reverse of mounting or you could make some quick release mounts.

 

[usclassic]

Actually they can be taken off in less the a minute each with a ratchet wrench.

 

[amk]

what I called mounting points, I shouldda called bosses for the brackets..
are they reinforced..
I dunno much so, that single point of attachment looks weak..
there's alot going for this bike..
and really good installation..
good job on layout

 

[Hania]

Really enjoy riding

Yeah definitely you have enjoyed riding on your bike as much as I enjoyed reading about the modification you did with your bike.

 

[heybikerider]

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Used code M60 for $60 off sale price,
I live in a hilly neighborhood and can go up the steepest hill in pas 2 or 3. Most of the time pas 1 is enough and great for no effort peddling. Sometimes I ride with no power assist pas 0. Have not tried pas 4 or 5 yet but 3 has been more than enough so far. I changed the seat and added a suspension post. Also added an adjustable handlebar riser so I can sit more upright. The waterproof phone bag is from magicycle and features touch plastic. I tried some soft panniers for grocery runs but did not like them so I switched to some locking hard cases. The only issue is hard starting up if stopped on a hill but other than that the single speed belt drive is quiet and maintenance free.

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Got everything I might need now on the bike. Chain lock, tools, patch kit and spare tube, foot pump and first aid kit. I have bar end turn signals on the way that should be here Thurs. Really enjoy riding.......

Nice job with the saddle bags. Not really happy with the soft bags I have on the bike now.

 

[usclassic]

Nice job with the saddle bags. Not really happy with the soft bags I have on the bike now.

I understand I had some soft bags on first but returned them for these.