Customizing your ebike to fit and suit you better

It's fun to take your new E-bike and personalize it to make it more comfortable and useful to your style of riding. Here I take my Magicyle and add more carrying capacity to it as well as installing a new handlebar riser to fit me better. I include a detailed tutorial on changing a brake cable, which is something you'll need to know to service your own bike.
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[@Steve-Goff]

The ending was absolutely hilarious. That honestly made my day. Hope you guys have a great weekend

[@gonagain]

It was another two weeks before I got to try it out because of the weather! Had a really nice trail ride today.

[@gdjdorai2820]

Hey Rick. Ending was fabulous!

[@gonagain]

Thanks, Dorai!

[@BillSprague]

2001 Theme? Outstanding! Thanks for another really informative instructional video.

[@largelarry2126]

Watching you changing the brake cable reminded me of showing our 40-year-old neighbor how to replace the blade on his push mower. It seems like if it doesn't involve a cell phone or computer younger people are totally clueless.

[@gonagain]

Yep, I see that too.

[@TheHauptsturmfuhrer]

Not only younger guys, me too - and I'm not young. He says this is simple and I watch and wonder how I lived this long and got this dumb. Well, now I'm a subscriber and maybe I can learn a few things here that I should have many years ago. Excellent job, thanks.

[@lyndarandall211]

I was wondering why you were working on the bike inside. Way too funny 🤣🤣🤣 Like the changes you made. Looking forward to your review video after you get a chance to get out. Take care and stay safe 🤗🌞

[@gonagain]

Thanks, Lynda.

[@martinderuin6422]

I've had my Magicycle for a couple of weeks now. I love it. It's been a legitimate life-changer for me. Happy Trails Y'all!

[@SamuraiMama]

Lili and I laughed at Papa in the end. That was great!

[@gonagain]

Open the pod bay door, HAL...

[@joepiseski3692]

One my favorite videos, and loved the ending!

[@gonagain]

Thanks for watching, Joe.

[@amyslaughter8788]

Perfect timing! I struggled between Magicycle and the Mox… I ordered the Magicycle. I wanted the higher handle bars so my hands don’t go to sleep and also cause neck strain. Now I will order the parts and make the changes. Thank you so much for this video! And the ending was perfect as well as the cameo by Linda!

[@suesokoloski6644]

I love the end of your video that’s what we’ve been running into thanks for showing us the upgrades I like the front Rack and that was a nice wife brought you some fresh coffee Way to go Linda👏

[@richardshaw1886]

very useful!! Thanks for sharing! I love my Magicycle.

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

😳😂🤣🤣. You’re a man of many talents Rick. Good to see Linda too. Thanks for the info!

[@jamesnewsom5899]

Thanks Rick! We were all waiting for the comparison. I will be making the same upgrades to mine. Being an electrical and general builder for 40 years I don’t like any pressure on my hands or wrists either.

[@gonagain]

That sure made a big difference, glad I did that.

[@abeautifullife5303]

Always uplifting and educational. In these times humor is so important! Sending my well wishes to everyone in the family!😊😄👋🏻✌🏻❤

[@gonagain]

Thank you, Nancy! See you on the next one.

[@homemaker4117]

😂 love the ending!! Another good one! Have a blessed weekend you guys.

[@gonagain]

Thank you! Have a blessed weekend too!

[@markparr7224]

I had to make an 11 foot long throttle cable for my modified 67 Chevy van, that I put a V-8 in. To make a crimper, I used a piece of 1/8" thick steel, drilled a hole the same diameter as the end piece, chamfered both sides, so the inside hole was about 2mm. Then cut it in half with a hack saw. You put one half in a vice, facing up, put the cable on top of it, put the other half on top and whack it with a hammer, and then you have a nice, neat, professional crimp, that definitely stays put..

[@gonagain]

Nice job.

[@brucefrye2292]

I got ours out and all ready to go, and now eastern Wyoming supposed to get whatever you just got!

[@gonagain]

Spring. It's a tease and is nothing more than an extension of winter!

[@murrayandru7527]

Well Done Rick , The ending was epic , I can relate . lol Take care thanks for sharing. Magic Cycles made in Canada !

[@sarahmoore3831]

love your videos, always learn something new. love the ending, made my day. 😆

[@gonagain]

Thank you, Sarah, glad you enjoyed it!

[@petermacdonald8331]

I ride a 20" fat tire folding bike and replaced my handlebars with a much higher one and, like you, I like the feel of the body position except I've found that it places a lot more of my body weight on the saddle -- especially on my tailbone (not my sit bones). My tailbone was aching after just a few miles of riding. So I built up the areas on my saddle under the sit bones with a few layers of carpeting so as to leave nothing of the saddle for my tailbone to sit on and my tailbone feels no more pain. Now I want to find a real saddle (to replace my frankensaddle) that protects my tailbone, but there are so many commercial saddles on Amazon that get bad reviews -- so it's hard to decide which one will do what I want. Perhaps I'll just order some padding riding pants and use my bike's stock saddle. We'll see. Hope your new handlebars done give you the same problem. Thanks for your nice video on your the MagiCycle.

[@gonagain]

Hello Peter. I got out on an extended ride today and didn't have a problem with the saddle being too hard on my boney posterior. I just looked on Amazon and there are a ton of choices that make it confusing! How about going to a bike shop to try out some different seats?

[@petermacdonald8331]

@@gonagain Glad your bottom is happy. I'll heed your advice. Thnx

[@badgerpa9]

Nice video, thank you.

[@dwcarc]

You should add a Beanflip slingshot to your package for off the road pleasure. You don't need expensive to have fun. Just the Beanflip. It will add to your adventures

[@gonagain]

Linda is dead on shot with a slingshot. I may order that one for myself, but I'm sure she will abscond with it!

[@sarah_n_tank_girl]

Man, I wish I could figure out how to include a bike like that in my setup. It looks so fun-minus Linda's broken ankle. Loved the final shot - hilarious!!!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Looks like a great setup Rick. Should be a winner. JT

[@gonagain]

I got in a nice trail ride today and thought about you while I was out there. This would work great for hunting.

[@nomadthetraveler5782]

Now you can install the larger rack on the back and saddlebags on each side of the rear tire. Bicyclists also use saddlebags on the front. As you know, for decades... the traveling cyclists are loaded for bear as they travel along their routes. I'm looking at an elite with a 1500watt motor for the same price. (Just under $1,700.00) one upgrade I want to do on my bike will convert the mechanical brakes to hydraulic brakes. Being, at least temporarily, disabled, I need every advantage I can get. Congrats on your upgrade. Nomad

[@gonagain]

Thanks, Nomad. Ebikes allow folks, who previously couldn't ride, to ride again. With bad knees i couldn't ride a bike in the backcountry but I can with an ebike.

[@nomadthetraveler5782]

@@gonagain Yep, I lived in Russia for a year... while there I tried riding a bike around town, but I couldn't do it because my right hip was so degenerated the ball was just slopping around in the socket. I had to come back stateside to have the hip replaced. It was exceptionally painful.

[@nomadthetraveler5782]

@@gonagain I went ahead and bought the 1,500w motor. It's supposed to be delivered Tuesday May 10th. I'm in Seattle right now, prepping for my back surgery on the 12th. I expect to be home on the 16th.

[@gonagain]

@@nomadthetraveler5782 That's going to be quite the bike!

[@nomadthetraveler5782]

@@gonagain I finally finished assembling my eBike. I figured I'd ride it while I'm healing from my major spinal "revision" surgery. I wanted to test ride it yesterday, but when I set the height on the seat and started thinking about getting on and riding... I thought about it again. It's a pretty tall bike and I'd have to come off the seat and put one foot down while leaning in that direction slightly. The eBike is definitely taller and heavier than any bicycle I've ever had. My specialist surgeon, who fixed my spine about three weeks ago, said "No!"... when I asked about physical therapy. He said I need to wait 12 weeks to make sure my spinal fusion took. I started to get on my eBike but suddenly thought better of it. I can barely walk still... it's only been three weeks. If I fell for any reason, it would screw up my spinal fusion for good. After about sixteen months of the most mind boggling PAIN... I don't ever want that again so I'll avoid injuring it again by any means necessary. So, I had my neighbor test ride it for me. Now he wants one. lol (While he was riding across the field... his wife hollered over to me saying, "Now he'll want to get one too.") Sure enough... when he got back over to where I was... I could see the excitement in his eyes and on his face as he was now talking more enthusiastically about it. Telling me in minute detail of his experience riding it. (Even though he'd only been riding it for a few minutes. lol) Anyhow, it tested very well. Mine has a 1500 watt motor. Not 500 or 750 watt motors like so many other models I've seen out there. I can't wait to ride it myself, but... I don't dare ride it till my spinal fusion is well healed. After sixteen months of pure unbelievable PAIN... I want to avoid that like the plague. No more involuntary screaming and seeing light shows in my eyes from like lightning bolts going through my body making me instantly jerk around to a more neutral position. I'm not afraid of riding or falling off. I'm afraid of such incredibly unbelievable PAIN in my spine again from crushing my spinal nerves again. I can't wait though... to ride it and enjoy being more mobile and free again. It's been so long since I've felt good without being in such horrendous PAIN... it feels like it was in another life a lifetime ago.

[@arnoldreiter435]

ha ha....loved the last scene. Its Montana how about using that to showcase some tire chains for the bike. A buddy of mine showed these to me when he showed up at my place with his fat tire bike with chains on last winter. I wonder if they can be of any use on a muddy mountain trail ?

[@gonagain]

I think that the knobby fat tire does pretty good in mud on it's own, but those chains would help if it was really bad. after reading your comment, I watched a video on the Slipnot brand and they look good. That's a lot cheaper than buying studded tires and more versatile.

[@brycehongola2425]

Been a long time since I did cable work. Your tips we’re helpful.☮️🌵

[@SH-di8im]

Great video thanks I had my first ride on a ebike two days ago and I ordered a Magicycle that night hopefully I’ll have it within a couple days

[@gonagain]

You're going to love it. I think Magicycle has the best operating system out there and is a joy to ride.

[@ChuckisOutside]

Good details. Love the ending. 🌨⛄️❄️

[@gonagain]

Thanks!

[@milesbliss3256]

Great video. My compliments on the ending. The music is great. Well the weather. It is what it is. Winter is just getting over here in western ny just cold rainy days oh boy.. coffee yes but where are the cookies 😀

[@gonagain]

Around my house there are always cookies. Gotta keep them in the cupboard for the grandkids, right?

[@zeuserdogg]

I’ve been wondering which e bike had become your favorite. I actually ordered a escape and a T1 based mostly on your videos, wife and I love em.

[@gonagain]

I still have those and ride them. The Escape became the one that my daughters and granddaughter ride because of its seat height being perfect for them. The T1 is what I ride daily doing errands around town. I like it because it's zippy and is also easy to get on and off, making it very handy.

[@zeuserdogg]

@@gonagain yeah the T1 is impressive on level 3 and I love the cruise control. I commute to work with it. 😀

[@weswalker1208]

That last scene is to funny

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Loved the end!!!

[@jwagnermail]

Some people will have issues with cutting the cable cover because you need a sharp pair of cutters to do the job. If you have a rotary tool (like a dremel) with an abrasive wheel you can make the cut without squeezing it and distorting the shape.

[@markparr7224]

You can also just screw the adjuster in all the way and line up the slots, to remove the cable.

[@gonagain]

Thanks, Mark!

[@chrisdalebout5106]

Your ending gave me a good laugh 😃

[@abc91788]

Love the ending (and the music), thumbs up \m/

[@gonagain]

Thank you!

[@donalddavis3308]

Move the light before the big test. :)

[@bertkelly7650]

I had a good laugh at the end. LOL!

[@gonagain]

Thank you!

[@MOTrav]

How do you secure your bikes for transport? Inside or outside of your trailer? Roll on!

[@gonagain]

Outside the trailer. Here's a video we did about that and it worked out well for us: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXfGcoSBhq2Vp80

[@wrbruce6100]

You did a fine job on the bike. I was wondering could you buy a bigger rack for the back. It would be good if a person could brace the front rack some how. Do you think it will hold much weight on the four bolts? It will be interesting to see if that works loose on off road adventures. Living where you do if a man could get a set of tires like the motorcycles do with the studs in them for racing on ice you could motor right on down the road. Good video, you take care my friend.

[@gonagain]

Hello Willis! I got the bike out today on the trails and it did great. The front rack looks to be well made and has a carrying capacity of 30lbs, but I can't see putting that much weight there. The 4 bolts screw into a plate that is welded to the frame and I think it's going to be strong enough. I don't care for the headlight being way out there and vulnerable and may go to a handlebar mounted one. You know, they actually make studded ebike tires and they're really expensive! I'm too much of a sissy to ride in the cold anyway.

[@jamesnewsom5899]

And if you had not mentioned the throttle limitation on other bikes we would not have known. I have never seen another reviewer mention that.

[@gonagain]

Mostly I don't find it to be a problem, just different. Except for one thing; If you get attacked by someone's dog or have some other unexpected need to get going in a hurry, it's nice if you can just hit the throttle and go to max speed without having to change the peddle assist level first.

[@jamesnewsom5899]

Hey Rick, I am wondering if you ever figured out why there are 5 different voltage settings in the voltage menu and why they are each adjustable. I have spoken to Magicycle and have not been able to get an explanation..

[@gonagain]

Hello James, I'm not totally positive, but I think it's because Magicycle doesn't make the display and it's designed to be used with other ebikes also. Just set it at 52volts and you'll be fine. Also, the amperage setting is 15amps from the factory and that works just fine. I know that can be increased up to 22 amps, but I'm not sure what the cost would be in battery and motor life. The bike has plenty of power as it is.

[@jamesnewsom5899]

@@gonagain Thanks Rick, I will try moving amps back down to factory and see how that is

[@bidnow]

Excellent!! Thank you.

[@gonagain]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pedrofernandez8729]

Can you swivel the handlebars so they're closer to you as you ride? Is it even necessary for you to do so?

[@gonagain]

Hello Pedro, you can, and I actually did move them back slightly for comfort.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

@@gonagain BTW I congratulate your ability to explain and show how anyone could perform these tasks to the point where I may even be tempted to try them out.

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

So, it is true! Size does matter... there's go, my bubble!

[@gonagain]

Lol!

[@vincenzodemarco7983]

Hello Rick. 👋 Thanks for the detailed review on these cool E-Bikes, we have wanted your side by side comparison to make the right choice. And, I believe I am going with the bike behind door #2. The same one with the modifications for the handle bar & the cargo rack. Ya, that's it. Cool review and a great tutorial. Thanks Much Rick. One question, is this the same bike you reviewed from your first journey in Jan.?? I know that I save All your videos, maybe it's time to go for a look see. Either way Thanks Again as I want this cool bike. 👊 God Bless. Hi Linda. 🤗

[@gonagain]

The ebike in the January journey was the Fiido T1Cargo but you can't go wrong with the Magicycle.

[@roybharrison]

Do you think this bike " magicycle" would fit a man 6'5" tall with a 35 pant inseam? Great video on customizing.. well done!

[@gonagain]

It should fit you just fine. I'm 5'11" and the seat can go up a lot more. Magicycle lists riders up to 6'5".

[@billlish2800]

Why not the fiido on your trips?

[@gonagain]

The Fiido is fine and I ride it almost daily. It's especially good around town because it's easy getting on and off, is pretty zippy from a stop sign and, with it's really large battery, can go far. It's also perfect for dirt roads and most trails, but for the really rough trails I prefer a 4"x 26" tire because they seem more forgiving to me.

[@billlish2800]

@@gonagain just got one and I really like it so far 😌, don't have much chance to go off road around here, unfortunately. Great videos especially the history!

[@gonagain]

The Fiido is a lot of fun to ride. You'll like it.

[@teresaf5480]

The ending...... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Blahahaha I died laughing Rick....good one ....oh my gosh that was soooo funny! Great modifications you did good to know😁

[@gonagain]

Thanks for watching it all, Teresa!

[@Dave_Simmons]

Open the pod bay doors, HAL.

[@gonagain]

And I heard it in that voice.

[@astrodb4487]

Funny Outtro.

[@ninjasmoke100]

Remember you live in Montana… Young grasshopper.

[@ds.4454]

I prefer your camping/traveling/modifications videos over the reviews of free products you receive.

[@Grumpyneanderthal]

Great ending Rick…..maybe tomorrow Ha-Ha

[@NarleyAdventures]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@phartsky]

Wheelbase?? Doesn't look the same...

[@gonagain]

Hello Peter, it's an optical illusion from the frames being different. They're both the same actually.

[@wrxs1781]

You need to open a bike repair shop.

[@gonagain]

You mean... work??? Lol!

[@paulatreides9315]

I like powerful Magicycle better.

[@travelbysign7351]

That is a sweet woman that will make coffee ☕ for you also. 😉

[@gonagain]

She's a sweetheart!

[@doingitwithnothing]

Lol 😂

[@stevenblevins8113]

Rick you are doing things wrong ! just so you know i'm the owner of Vulture bicycles Wickenburg AZ. have been a bicycle mechanic for over 50 years. so when you put the stem on you tightened the center bolt like a old gooseneck, wrong that bolt is only for setting the tension on the bearings. so once you put tension on the bearing not to tight you tighten the 2 bolts on the stem, that clamps it to the fork. you need to re adjust the tension on your bearings.

[@gonagain]

Much appreciated Steven! I'm heading out to the garage right now to fix it. I had to re-adjust all my bikes!

[@stevenblevins8113]

@@gonagain just want you safe, next time your down my way stop in and say hi. keep up the good job !

[@seymourwrasse3321]

how are they to pedal without the battery, if something happened to it?

[@gonagain]

It pedals like a heavy fat tire bike so you'll be using the lower gears.

[@seymourwrasse3321]

@@gonagain that's about what I thought, thank you

[@oldpelon]

Lol 😂