r/velotricebike

I am hoping to get peoples thoughts on a few things I’ve been mulling over. I thought I was zeroing in on my choice of e-bike to invest in. It was between the Nomad 2 or the 2x. But now I’ve complicated matters by coming across the Wired Cruiser e-bike. Love the look of the bike with the BMX style handle bars, 2 batteries all for about the same price as the 2x I could get twice the power.

The young guy in me is still seduced by power and chasing thrills. The 56 year old me questions if I really need that much power. Do I really need a bike that can go 40+ mph? If such a powerful bike even if I kept the speed in check would be ok to ride bike trails. Would I actually get any health benefits from such a fast powerful bike? Is it still a bicycle or approaching being a motorcycle?

I question if buying a bike with only a 1 year warranty and no dealer support would be a big mistake. There’s several bike shops in my town that carry Velotrics. They can’t keep them in stock long enough for me to test ride but I could order a Nomad through them and it wouldn’t cost me anymore, they would assemble, and offer free adjustments for a year. Having dealer support is a big plus! I don’t know which version of myself to listen to! I go back and forth! Do I fool myself into thinking I’m still young and chase more power and fast thrills or choose having fun while still chasing improved health, having dealer support and a 2 year warranty? Logically I know I need to choose Velotric but there’s still the kid in me on the other shoulder.

Regarding Nomad 2 and 2x. Take away the rear suspension factor. Would I really miss the 15Nm of torque and peak power if I got the 2 instead of the 2x? I want the option to do light off road but I have no plans on doing really rough off road riding. I’ll mainly be on paved roads and bike trails. Is the extra torque, peak power, and poor color choices worth the extra money when I could get a Nomad 2 with beautiful color choices and save that extra $400 to go towards getting a 2nd battery? I’m not drawn to the 2x by the rear suspension or looks but here again it’s the little extra power. Would that extra power end up being near the Nomad 2 when you take into account the power lost by having the rear suspension and slight extra weight?

Lastly for those that have been following Velotric for awhile. Are 4th of July sales usually really worthwhile? Would it be worth it to wait a little bit for a big 4th of July sale?

I have the discovery 2 and if I put the bike into a higher gear like 7th or 8th and pedal under trail setting it seems to bind up after I stop pedaling and then it goes back to being normal after a second. I can feel the pop even through my feet does anybody else have this problem?

I want to preface this by saying that I am a real customer and I went through hell picking an eBike.

When I was shopping for an eBike to use as a commuter, I was looking at a lot of brands and models. It came down to the Summit 2 and the Ride1Up Vorsa, and my main hesitation with the Summit was all the horrible experiences I have read about Velotric's customer service.

My summit 2 has had problems shifting since I got it, specifically it refuses to shift out of the largest cog (gear 1) and requires you to go to gear 3 and back to 2. The front suspension also was leaking oil all over the stancions, then started clunking and the lockout doesnt work.

I emailed Velotric about this 4 days ago, and they wanted some info from me (frame number, address, a short video of each problem) and the next day they gave me the tracking info for a new derailleur and fork. They also offered to reimburse me for any bike shop costs.

Whether or not the new fork will fail again, I dont know. But I am very surprised at how responsive and helpful Velotric has been thusfar after everything I read online.

I paired my bike to find my the day I got it. (5/3) I just went on my find my on my phone bc I realized I had stopped getting the bike left behind notification and wanted to check why. It showed my bike had not been "found" since 5/5. It showed my home as its location. When I tried to play sound, it said the bike was unavailable and could not update the current location. Today is 5/19 and it has been all over my town and some trips out of town with my bike. I don't know why it just stopped working. I unpaired it, and repaired it to my phone and it's working again. I'm just wondering if this is a one off or if this is a reoccurring problem for these bikes and if I'd be better off hiding an AirTag on it.
I would probably add that it happened to both of the Summit 2's we own.

Just wondering if anyones used the variety of bags offered on the Velotric website.

I ordered a Pannier bag as part of a bundle, but then I was looking at the 2 other rear-rack bags available.

Was thinking of using the rack bag as a tool-kit and general carry bag, so I'd just need room for 1 battery and some odds and ends.

Are they of comparable size/build? Any advantage over one or the other beyond build?

Hello there
I ve been researching for the near perfect bike that will suit our needs .
I am now evaluating Velotric and it looks promising.

I m in Vancouver (bc) we need a bike we ll share for daycare commute mostly . With a 1yo kid at the back .
We are cyclists and like what looks and feels like a bike better - so no big cargo , no extra fat tires and the like- small utility and commuter are ok.

What is the Velotric that would fit us the best ?

This GoMad looks good but is sold out in the website , maybe Discover or Summit ?

Also , what makes Velotric stand out ? (I m new to e bike ).

Hello,

I just got a Velotric Tempo to replace my Radrover 6. In the change I wanted to make sure I had all the tools I needed to work on it. The starter kit included a wrench and allen keys, but I wanted to ask more specifically:

1. What is the size of the rear axle bolt?
2. Do I need a torque wrench to secure the wheels?
3. Any other tools or anything I should look for? I have all the basics

I do not know about other's bikes, but the forced motor braking when you hit top speed I'm any mode can far too steep a ramp.

I experienced strong sudden braking via the motor itself while riding and really getting after it even in trail mode and topping out.

I darn near fell off before because it braked so hard and abruptly, and I was in a place that falling off could've been a very bad time given the proximity to cars.

So, I have a suggestion: Allow for an easing instead of abruptly braking.

Or allow for a brake curve ramp adjustment so we can choose how steep that motor brake curve is.

Or introduce an automatic adjustment that reduces power transparently so that even though the pedaling is getting after it, the power applied goes down in a ratio that keeps it at the top speed if it's at he point it is going over, and then dynamically increase as the effort lessens but would be enough to match the torque given as normal. No noticeable braking and the speed still gets limited when the speed limiter is "unlocked."

Edit: I like how someone downvoted lol. Forgive me for reality, I guess? Or just keep downloading if you feel like it, I don't care. The point still stands.

Hey I’m considering getting a Velotric Breeze 1, but wondering if it will be getting a refresh or version two anytime soon, maybe within the year? Or any new colors? Also wondering for those who may already have one, if you’ve invested in a suspension seat post or an upgraded seat. Also wondering if the Breeze ever goes on sale, and if so when and how much off is common. Thanks

Quick question for anyone who has a Summit 2. How is it riding this bike without any pedal assist? Basically motor off, and just pedaling like a regular bike. How easy/tough is it to pedal around on the street, and how fast can you actually pedal and maintain the speed?

I’m ready to pull the trigger on a Velotric bike in the next week or 2 and I’m so confused! I could really use some guidance. My bike shop still doesn’t have any stock for test rides. I’ve been going back and forth for the last month suffering from severe analysis paralysis! The only firm decision I’ve made is that I don’t think I’m ready for the Discover M not having been on a bike in over 5 years. Here’s where I could really use advice.

I’m currently close to 350 pounds. 5’10 with a 30” inseam. I really like the Discover 3 a lot! I’m just concerned how it would handle my weight riding on hills, and worry about damaging it with my towns roads being in such horrible condition. It’s unreal how many huge cracks every road seems to have! I’d hate to spend 2k only to blow a tire or bend a rim on some crack in the road!

I really like the Nomad 2! It has a high weight tolerance. A little higher torque rating, and fat tires that might handle rough roads better than the D3. Also looks like it would be as close to ride as the D3. My biggest concern here is given my weight and the weight of the bike my range would really be an issue.

Then I’m drawn to the Nomad 2x with its full suspension, high weight tolerance, ability to handle rough roads, and the higher torque. Here my concerns are I don’t really like the color choices. I’d be on the high end for height on the step thru. Also worry with my height and the straighter handle bars it wouldn’t ride as comfortable as the D3 or N2. Here again I’m concerned about the battery range.

Please help me make a decision! Every week I think I’ve made my choice only to flip flop. It has become a vicious cycle! I’m really all over the place! I know for sure I want no other brand but Velotric. I just can’t for the life of me decide which of these 3 models I want!

I have a Ride1Up Roadster V2 Gravel and the range is horrible. I knew that when I got it, but it's much worse. Ride1Up advertises "20-30" miles, but serioulsy can get 15 miles with a mix of 1-2-3 levels of PAS and very light or zero throttle use. There are some climbs and downhills (overpasses for freeways).

The main issue is that there is no removable battery. So I've been looking at the new Tempo, but does anyone have one and can give some feedback on real world range? It'd be nice to see a reviewer test throttles too, like keep it going the entire time to just see the actual range for it.

Regardless, how are the Tempo riders doing using like PAS level 3 or 4? Are you able to easily get the range needed, like I'd say at least 30 miles on a single charge. The removeable battery will help so I can bring it in to charge at work.

And last question, what color? I'm not a fan of green or silver, but since those are the choices, what's it look like in the real world? Not studio pictures for the websites.

Hello All:

Ordered my new Triker last week. Hopefully get it this week yet. Can't wait to start riding. Any thoughts or comments are welcome.

Anyone know where I can get a back rack for these since they don't sell it anymore. Do any of the other ones fit?

I have had my Discover three for about 3 1/2 weeks. The motor died out and stopped functioning within the first three days. I tried to repair it via the Velotric customer support. They initiated the claim and sent me the parts that just arrived yesterday. At this point, I’m just over the whole process. I did write them an exactly 2 weeks after I purchased the bike but the has been used. It’s probably gone about 100 miles with the functionality going in and out.

does anyone have experience returning a slightly used bike to Belichick? Do you have any recommendations of next steps?