Creating the Ultimate Utility Bike: Mokwheel Scoria Upgrades

Upgrading the bike

• Upgrading a utility bike or a Mokwheel Scoria
• Showing modifications made to the bike
• Providing links and costs for each modification made

“I’m going to show you the things that I did that I added to this bike. I’m also going to show you the links and how much each thing cost.”

Removing the center kickstand

• Felt that the bike didn’t need a center kickstand
• Purchased a kickstand for 20 to 26in bikes on Amazon for $12.99

“I felt like with a bike like this that it didn’t need [a center kickstand] and I went ahead and I purchased a kickstand for [it].”

Upgrading the front chain ring

• Upgraded the front chain ring to a 48-tooth chain ring
• Added a chain ring guard
• Front chain ring cost $22.90 on Amazon
• Chain ring guard cost $19.99

“I upgraded the front chain ring to a 48 tooth… [it] cost $22.90… I also added a chain ring guard which cost $19.99.”

Installing the drift Maniac 7-speed Freewheel

• Upgraded the back with an 11×34-tooth drift Maniac 7-speed Freewheel
• Installed a new chain that was five links bigger than the stock one
• Freewheel cost $38 on Amazon, chain cost $13 through the local bike shop

“I recently added the drift Maniac 7-speed Freewheel… replaced the chain as well… Freewheel cost $38… chain cost $13 through my local bike shop.”

Optional upgrade: Shimano Claris Rd r2000 GS

• Optional upgrade to the Shimano Claris Rd r2000 GS derailer for $29
• Makes shifting the bike easier, but not necessary if not planning on shifting often

“If you don’t plan on shifting the bike a lot, that’s an upgrade that I don’t believe you need.”

Adding front and rear baskets

• Added a Mokwheel front-mounted basket with a wood panel for $89
• Suggests ordering the large front and rear basket together for $119
• Recommends not ordering the front-mounted basket if you don’t like the wood grain

“I added Mokwheel’s front-mounted basket… also wanted a large rear basket… recommend ordering the large basket front and rear for $119.”

Adding a Rad Power large bag

• Added a Rad Powers large bag for extra storage
• Velcro strapped and on sale for $30

“I went ahead and got a rad Powers large bag… currently on sale for only 30 bucks”

Installing the magic shines Ray 2600b light

• Favorite light used on the bike
• Has dual blinking lights and a double battery
• Can be hooked up to a phone via Bluetooth
• Includes a separate remote

“My favorite light that I use on this bike is the magic shines Ray 2600b… [it] has dual blinking lights… separate remote.”

Upgrading tires to Hycline 20x4in white-walled tires

• Upgraded tires to hycline 20x4in white-walled tires for $37.99
• Tires have a street pattern and are puncture-resistant

“Added the Hycline 20x 4in white walled tires… they are Kevlar lined to make them very puncture resistant.”

Utilizing Flatout tire sealant

• Uses the Sportsman Edition Flatout tire sealant
• Has used it in over 35 bikes and ridden over 3600 miles without a single flat
• The tire sealant costs $19.13 on Amazon

“One of the first things that I add to every bike is Flatout… ridden over 3600 miles and haven’t had a single flat… the Flatout tire sealant is only $19.13 on Amazon.”

Total cost of modifications

• Spent approximately $443 on all the modifications made to the bike
• Some modifications may not be necessary for everyone

“Altogether I spent about $443 on this bike making these changes… there are a couple of things that you shouldn’t have to do… if you get a new Scoria.”