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@davidintexas7834 ай бұрын
Wow, they did a great job and it's obvious they put some thought into it. It's going to be hard to beat!
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@srobeck774 ай бұрын
Pretty sure they just copy and pasted the Aventon Pace from 4 years ago shoehorned in a slightly more powerful motor
@srobeck774 ай бұрын
@@ProAverag3 Pace > Level for street riding. More comfy handle bars + upright frame. Front fork suspension means nothing on pavement. Rear suspension and seat post suspension matters way more. 500W 28mph is as fast as youd ever want to go safely. Ive rode my Pace in the rain and thru puddles are you wanting to buy an underwater submarine?
@ProAverag34 ай бұрын
@srobeck77 sorry for deleting my comment, I realized it sounded a bit accusatory. I was curious about your thought process with the pace comparison. I can see if you ONLY ride pavement without elevation how the motor and fork wouldn't be an upsell for you.
@srobeck774 ай бұрын
@@ProAverag3 haha i do that sometimes too. For me personally, I really love upright frames and my next ebike, I want a belt instead of a chain. Im tired of cleaning chains. Aventon isnt offering belts yet. I have my eyeballs on Tenways, Prodigy V2, Birdbike and more expensive Specialized Como 4.0 ($4,000)
@latarratetter19352 ай бұрын
I purchased mine this month and it’s everything you would want in a bike… I love it, it rides great and technology on this bike is great. Very sturdy nothing is flimsy at all… this is my first e-bike I’m glad I purchased it.❤
@scotthardesty2 ай бұрын
In my eyes, its currently the perfect commuter ebike out there today.
@brianwoods9552Ай бұрын
Great review. As the owner of four different e-bikes, I can appreciate the thoroughness you put into this. Looks like an awesome bike. Great review!
@scotthardestyАй бұрын
Thank you! I try to cover everything I would want to know about a bike if I was watching a review.
@williambingham24594 ай бұрын
This bike is a gamechanger. Great review. Glad I waited on buying Discover 1. Worth the $ difference.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
Thanks! And I agree about it being worth the extra money.
@sociopathmercenary4 ай бұрын
I picked up two Velotric Packers during their Black Friday sale for $1500 each. Your reviews greatly helped in our decision. Thank you so much! The weather is finally cooperating so that we can put some miles on them. Super happy so far. I'm new to e-bikes. That first u-turn in assistance level 5 was exciting when I started pedaling midturn and almost became one with the ditch. 😂 Velotric seems to be putting out some really solid products.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I still use Packer every week. I know my wife is going to scoop this one from me. Good to hear you saved yourself and the Packer from going into the ditch!
@DearSX4 ай бұрын
Wow, great innovation on the bike and very competitive price, power, weight, and range.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
Yes indeed!
@tonygiancoli96264 ай бұрын
I like Velotric a lot. They seem to make good, solid, fun... comfortable bikes. I liked the Nomad1 that I rode quite a bit, so can only imagine the Nomad2 is going to be amazing when it comes out. The Discover 2 is awesome, based on what you shared.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
Their line up has been solid. I am also pumped and waiting for the Nomad 2! You know that thing will be a beast.
@user-wf6hc5zg9n23 күн бұрын
Love my new discover 2-love the red and it is AMAZING just like you said!
@scotthardesty22 күн бұрын
This is THE BEST commuter ebike for 2024!
@johnfreed46514 ай бұрын
Nice review! I’ve had the Discover1 for over a year. Had to replace the controller early on, but it’s been a great bike.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
The D1 is a great bike, this is just the new and improved model. If you love your D1, I say roll with it until it dies!
@E-Ryders4 ай бұрын
😲Whaaaaat? They made a 2 now? The Discover 1 we reviewed was already awesome and they made it better? That display and display controls look so futuristic too, I like it. I wonder if they're doing a Nomad 2 also?
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I can see a Nomad 2 coming! Or at least I hope so!
@MrTimbo06713 күн бұрын
There is a whole lot like about this bike. It has made my short list for my first ebike purchase !
@scotthardesty13 күн бұрын
It would be an excellent choice. This is by far the best commuter ebike I have reviewed.
@ProAverag34 ай бұрын
Aventon better be taking notes for the Level 3... This thing looks great!
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
Right?!
@jbermiup80304 ай бұрын
Great review! If Velotric were to offer pricing for previous buyers of the discover 1 on these new models my wife and I would certainly consider trading up.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I think you and everyone else with a D1 would love that offer.
@imstillhereileft75304 ай бұрын
Dam , I just bought the T1 st & rode it & 3 days later this one comes out , oh well, I did used your code for the T1 st , thanks
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
The T1ST is a great bike! You will not be disappointed!
@MumfordJim4 ай бұрын
T1 ST is much lighter, not a step thru and the battery is not removable. It also has find me. I like how light the T1 ST is. Very different than the Discover 2.
@AdamasOldblade4 ай бұрын
As always Scott, great review, editing and presentation are always fantastic. I've commented a number of times on your videos before regarding my bad experience with Velotric's customer service when I owned a Discover 1. The extremely short version is that it failed on me and after bunch of back and forth they bluntly told me to go find a local bike shop because they can not help me with any of my issues (motor controller broke during normal riding, got a replacement from them which made the power switch on and off randomly). That experience turned me off to them so much that I will personally never support them again. This being said, I have never said all their products are bad... I actually really liked the look of the Thunder series and knew for sure they were gonna follow the ebike trend with the Discover 2 (and presumably the upcoming Nomad 2) of moving to torque sensors, signals, more options and what not... Their tech is pretty good, and I'd go to say I'm actually rather jealous of a few things they are offering right now that my current ebike doesn't have (Aventon Level.2). Velotric did get me into ebikes, so I tip my hat in thanks for that, but they ironically also made me steer clear of them. I sold my Discover 1 in 2023 at a loss, but used that money for a Level.2 and even after 2,300 miles that thing shows zero signs of slowing down. It is my literal daily commuter. With other companies "catching up" to trends like full torque sensors and putting more power into their motors I am very curious for the next say, 2 to 3 years of ebikes and what will become, "The Norm" in terms of specs AND price. I feel companies like Velotric and Aventon are pushing really hard to keep things under the 2K dollar amount, but still offer a good product, but I'm very curious if there is this careful dance behind the scenes to see what company (any company) makes the next big move to do something such as full carbon fibre (such as Nireeka already has this and heavily markets it, but I've also heard their CS is non-existent) or some sort of massive leap in battery technology that allows range (Aniioki comes to mind, but their battery is indeed massive), OR maybe future commuter ebikes will fully go the way of Cowboy 4 and try to keep offering sleek and minimal...though cost will be an issue. Very interested to see if/when one of these companies starts really really pushing things like belt drives and/or mid-drive motors over hub motors instead too.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I always appreciate your well detailed comments. I do know that Aventon and Velotric have their own factories allowing them be innovative when it comes to future models of ebikes. I can agree with everything you have said (except I haven't had a bad experience with Velotric CS as of yet) so I want to thank you for your time to write this comment.
@AdamasOldblade4 ай бұрын
@@scotthardesty - I write my comments to give context only. It's up to the buyer to decide where to invest their money. I've had a bad experience with Velotric and a fantastic experience with Aventon is all.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
@@AdamasOldblade I totally understand and appreciate it.
@jimbomaz4 ай бұрын
This bike is a gamechanger. They really put some thought into this one. Any word on a Nomad 2?
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I hope they bring the N2 out this year.
@Euniceiscool4 ай бұрын
Pretty comparable to the Aventon Pace 500.3. I just got my Pace, but I would have preferred the lights on the rear rack like this one. The MIK mount is a nice, well thought out feature. I don't think I could get this bike in Canada easily. The Aventon is readily available in Canada.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
Canada might be struggle for sure. thanks for watching!
@ronpope2184 ай бұрын
Another great review, Scott! What a cool machine!
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@blintzkreig16384 ай бұрын
Very nice and thorough review.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@maryl.72263 ай бұрын
Great review as always, Scott! I’m waiting for Velotric to come out with all these features - on a mid-drive. There’s a good dealer 4 miles from me carrying Velotric now, so when they come out with a mid-drive, I’ll even have an LBS to service it. Hope they come out with a nice blue colorway. Thanks again.
@scotthardesty3 ай бұрын
That might be awhile before they come out with a mid drive. I have a feeling, Aventon will do it first with their Level commuter bike.
@maryl.72263 ай бұрын
@@scotthardesty I’m thinking Velotric needs to because Ride1Up did in the Progidy 2.
@sociopathmercenary4 ай бұрын
I definitely like the controls on this over the five-way switch on my Packer. Wonder if the new controls are compatible with older models.
@sociopathmercenary4 ай бұрын
Yeah. I'm definitely jealous of the new control features.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I don't think they would work with older models as this is a torque sensor.
@johnl67694 ай бұрын
In my research for an ebike, I have watched many video demos. This one was perhaps the most thorough and helpful review so far - nicely done! Clearly this is a nice ebike - my only concern is how well it could it handle the hills and dirt/gravel roads we have here in New Hampshire - any thoughts on that? Thank you for the great review!
@Mojo-Risin-Risin4 ай бұрын
75 Nm is ok...ecell 5 star bike which I just ordered is Almost twice that...more power..more accessories..$1895 with a code..free shipping no tax...ck it out
@sociopathmercenary4 ай бұрын
I live in rural Ohio. I have the Packer 1 and we are surrounded by hills. At 350 pounds, the bike will pull strong up pretty significant hills on throttle only but adding a bit of pedaling certainly helps. Since the weather is just getting nice enough for prolonged riding, I haven't been able to do full range testing but I expect that I'll certainly pay a price for my weight and the hills. If you're significantly lighter than me, You should be fine
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
You saw how I had no issue going up the one hill in boost mode. I believe you would be fine. I didn't have it on gravel/dirt roads but everything felt solid when I took it off road.
@chow-chihuang49034 ай бұрын
The 75Nm peak torque is the sticking point for me. My LMT’d uses a 100Nm peak torque hub motor with similar tires, and I need every bit of that torque.
@johnfreed46514 ай бұрын
You should check out the new model from Euphree. Beautiful bikes with great components.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
If they send me one, I will review it! I will look it up online as well because now you have me curious.
@chow-chihuang49034 ай бұрын
Stellar Falcon. Biggest standout feature is the display lets you toggle between using the torque sensor to drive the motor or run it like a cadence sensor bike. Don’t know if it correlated each PAS level to a power level or a speed target in cadence mode though. Otherwise, it also seems like a really nicely-spec’d bike.
@danhall34504 ай бұрын
Sounds like a terrific bike if one doesn't mind the weight but it is too heavy for this 75 yr old.! I'd love to see some of these features show up as an upgrade to the T1 ST; namely, the richly featured rear tail light, the adjustable stem, the controller and screen with all those options,. If all that added 3 bs the T1 would still be a nice manageable 39 lbs A bit more battery would be nice but not essential. Please tell us that Velotric has that in the works for the T1 ST!
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
All those features sound great for the T1ST. Unfortunately, I do not see them doing an update to the T1 series this year.
@danhall34504 ай бұрын
😪@@scotthardesty
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
@@danhall3450I have been trying out one of Velotric’s new bikes all day today that is coming out next. I think you are going to be very happy if you love your T1ST. I think I might have just found my favorite bike for 2024.
@danhall34504 ай бұрын
I don't actually have a T1 ST yet, but that is my top pick for a light weight Ebike that I can put in the back of my Kia Niro. So I am really looking forward to your Velotric bike reveal! Hopefully it will have a lot of the features on the Discovery 2 while weighting in at 42 lbs or less. @scotthardesty
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
@@danhall3450 it’s is not under 42. Sorry.
@Papiplomo4 ай бұрын
I like this bike a lot, it’s just infuriating that it comes with a bell instead of a horn. I know I’m nitpicking. This bike is so close to being perfect! Great video!
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
You can always add a horn.
@Papiplomo4 ай бұрын
@@scotthardesty I agree. I just feel like it should come with one for that price point. Like I said, it’s pretty close to perfect!
@brentt60604 ай бұрын
This looks like a really great bike and a good price im not sure about the throttle on the left-hand side though lol but i saw on there website you can buy a right hand twist throttle for $26.99 but I didn’t see the option to buy an extra battery yet sometimes i like to do 70 mile rides on cruise control 😂 I live by the beach so its a nice ride up the coast but the features on this is killer
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I saw that about the twist throttle as well. I have not done that to any of the bikes so maybe I will try it with this one. I am guessing they will sell extra batteries soon.
@brentt60604 ай бұрын
@@scotthardesty agree and to switch it out looks really easy
@jono59003 ай бұрын
Good review Scott..Is this Chicaga? First day of my riding the same exact color and yes, it's a good color choice. I'm not so sure what to garner from the Power Bar and how to use that to ride more efficiently..if you can shed some light on that by all means go ahead👍 I'm in NYC and there are some big hills mainly in Central Park and it didn't take long for me to Discover(pun intended) that the unlocked throttle is your best friend as even on Trail/Boost, it was challenging to ride up these hills on anything above 3rd gear..and of course the challenge with that is the lower gears result in not really moving too fast..so net net, that throttle is my ace in the hole.
@scotthardesty3 ай бұрын
Yes, this is Chicago! I have to admit, I don't really pay attention to the power bar and the efficiency part of this bike. I just them without ever checking that stuff. Yes! even in Chicago (without the hills you have) the throttle on this bike is legit and is definitely a winner in my book.
@jeffnichols49884 күн бұрын
Curious about thw throttle removal. Is it a simple process? How much time? Like could I rip it off in a hurry if I decide to ride in a place that only allows class 1?
@scotthardesty4 күн бұрын
The nice thing about this trhottle is that it only takes one bolt to remove it. Can be done in about 1 minute.
@Morpheus1972 ай бұрын
Cruise control!
@scotthardesty2 ай бұрын
Heck yeah!
@dandydon60494 ай бұрын
That holding lock or cup holder makes it difficult to step thru. Too many bells and whistle’s. You said it “so many options “. Who’s going to remember to cancel the directionals? I think I’ll keep my Discover 1.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I disagree. My lock is pretty slim so I haven't bumped into it. Although, it might be much different with a bottle holder. I have seen people use handlebar bottle holders instead.
@joemeroles59364 ай бұрын
I wish I had turn signals on my nomad
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
Maybe on version 2.
@rayrussell62583 ай бұрын
What is the warranty length on Velotric? Are Velotric ebikes sold at cycling shops, or just online? Aventon has 1800 dealers, and 2-year warranty. I like this Discover 2 a bit more than Velotric's eMTB you reviewed a few days ago, mainly due to turn signals and frame color offerings, but in either case I'm now thinking if I want a Velotric, am I giving up warranty coverage and dealer service versus a comparable Aventon model? Also, in comparison of Discover 2 to Aventon Level 2, the buttressing on the lower area of the step-thru frame of Level 2 seems to be sturdier.
@scotthardesty3 ай бұрын
Hi Ray, it has a 2 year warranty. Velotric is growing fast and have over 500 cycle shops selling their bikes and also online. They have won many awards and they stand behind their products.
@rayrussell62583 ай бұрын
@@scotthardesty Great info, thanks. It means I can now seriously consider the brand. That kind of info might be something you include in future reviews, those of us living outside cities don't always know these brands. Locally, all I have is Trek/Electra and Giant dealers. I'll look around for nearby Velotric sellers. Appreciate you giving this quick response.
@richardmeissner1474 ай бұрын
The rear-view mirror looks nice. was that an amazon purchase?
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
It was the one on the velotric website.
@tbalt143 ай бұрын
They need to make this in a mid or high step version. I just don't like the step through when riding trails.
@scotthardesty3 ай бұрын
I understand. I can only assume they sold way more step thru's of the Discovery 1 compared to the high step version.
@wkw40954 ай бұрын
Soooooo glad I didn't by the Euphree last year. While it's a great bike it didn't have the 750 watt hub which I really wanted. I also wanted the usb charge port and it didn't have that. Now Euphree has a new bike with the 750 watt hub BUT it's noisy and whiney. I wish you had it so we could hear this motor. Seems like your editing removes this....unless this thing has zero motor sound.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
The motor is almost silent. Thats why you don't pick it up.
@CK-tu6dh4 ай бұрын
How quiet is the motor? I have a Discover 1 and am very happy with how quiet it is. Wondering if 750w vs 500w would make the Discover 2 louder.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
This motor is quiet. Much more than the D1.
@michaelromaner46014 ай бұрын
Hey Scott, I can tell you really like this new Velotric bike. I have a Pace 500.3 and I have to get rid of it. Doctor's orders. The Pace's ride is so upright that when you go over bumps, it compresses your lower spine. Ourch! Injury! So my sports doctor said get rid of the bike and get one that doesn't have such an upright position. It kinda looks like the ride position of this Velotric is very much like the Pace's ride position, which would make it a no starter for me. Have I got this right? If so, what city style bike would be good for me?
@scotthardesty3 ай бұрын
You are correct. I do really the features of this bike. You are also correct in the thoughts of this bike sitting straight up and down. With that said, I have been testing my new favorite Velotric bike for the past month and the video goes public on tomorrow. I believe this new bike will give you all the features of the Discover 2 but it definitely has a more aggressive riding position. Stay Tuned.
@michaelromaner46013 ай бұрын
Oh gosh, can you give me a hint? I’m going out and shopping for a replacement for the pace today.
@scotthardesty3 ай бұрын
@@michaelromaner4601 It is a commuter, mtb, trail bike. It has quickly become my Goto bike for errands. I feel like it is the big brother of the T1ST. It is not a step thru. I would also suggest the Aventon Level 2. It doesn't sit up as proper and was my preferred step thru bike before the Discover 2 arrived.
@michaelromaner46013 ай бұрын
@@scotthardesty As always Scott, thanks. I have been all over the Velotric website and there is no mention of a new bike coming out. Just the release of the Discover 2 in March. I've even Googled to see if there is news on a new release and I've heard nothing. Yes, I am going to look at and ride the Level 2 today.. I can see that it has a bit more aggressive riding position and I can trade my Pace 500.3 at the dealer for one. But I am concerned that the Level.2 is quite outdated at this point. No news as to when its successor will come out anywhere. That's why I am trying hard to find info on this new Velotric you are teasing about.
@scotthardesty3 ай бұрын
@@michaelromaner4601 There are actually 2 Velotric bikes being released tomorrow. Hahaha. You might want to wait a day.
@reyluisdeang12384 ай бұрын
I need help scott, im fixing to buy a level.2. Is this better? if the torque sensor is better or at par with lvl2. Imma buy this one. Thanks.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I am going to do a comparison video between the two, but I have to say, the D2 beats out the Level 2. I hope Aventon produces a Level 3 soon.
@srobeck774 ай бұрын
Its more comparable to the Aventon Pace, not the Level. The Level is a leaning forward slightly off road model with a very low end front suspension, thats probably not even going to do much. Upright bikes are for paved road comfort.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
@@srobeck77I don’t think so. Both the level 2 and D2 have a suspension front fork, about the same size but I can see where it could be compared to the Pace as well.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
@@srobeck77wrong or not, any comparison between either of those bikes and the Discover 2 will beat them out.
@srobeck774 ай бұрын
@@scotthardesty Discover looks identical the Pace down to every last detail, so Im not seeing anything different. The motor is slightly more powerful, so thats kind of a plus if you live in very hills areas, but both hit that 28mph mark. Im going with the Specialized Como 3.0 IGH this summer. Im not saying this one is perfect (Its pricey and the handlebars look straight out of an 80's Flash Gordon movie). But, I want an upright frame with a belt drive. Also, MN is giving a 50% tax credit on ebikes this year, so that really helps out.
@halfbrew704 ай бұрын
My area has a lot inclines at tunnels and bridges. 20 - 30 ft elevation changes with ramps approx. 150 ft. long. Problems is, the ramp entrances have sharp turns, so I can't build up much speed on approach. And I'd also need to maintain 20 - 25 mph to keep up with traffic. How do you think the Discover 2 would handle it? Thanks! Appreciate the review.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
That is a very specific question. If you are pedaling, I believe it can handle it. You will most likely need to be in boost mode but not sure ANY bike is going to be able to maintain a 25 mph speed in the process. Unfortunately, I have nothing around here to test this theory.
@halfbrew704 ай бұрын
@@scotthardesty Thanks for the reply. I've seen cadence sensor bikes zipping up those ramps (pedaling). Just curious if I could expect the same performance this torque sensor setup, which I understand requires more effort from the rider. Thanks again.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
@@halfbrew70 If they are making it up with cadence sensors you will be fine with the torque. Boost mode will make that bike feel like its a cadence sensor going up those hills.
@halfbrew704 ай бұрын
@@scotthardesty Thanks!
@Mr.Brutiss3 ай бұрын
So how big are you ? Height and weight. Thanks
@scotthardesty3 ай бұрын
5'9" 225lbs 32" inseam, I'm a cancer and I like long rides on bikes. hahaha
@cynic2564 ай бұрын
Any idea if my discover 1 battery will fit in this? I doubt it, the terminals look completely different.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
It will not. This is an entirely different battery.
@cynic2564 ай бұрын
that is unfortunate. @@scotthardesty
@cynic2564 ай бұрын
is the customization nice with so many PAS and tour/eco/sport modes? sometimes torque sensors aren't good for cruising, i'm wondering if you can make it similar to a cadence sensor with those modes? basically what i'm trying to ask if can i be lazy on it if i want to be @@scotthardesty
@ytpremium76494 ай бұрын
Heybike hero $3,000 Discover 2 $1,699 Half price and does the same job
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
With that being said. I would love to compare the two if Heybike sends me the Hero.
@Stumpywan23 ай бұрын
How does this compare to the Ride1up LMT’D V2?
@scotthardesty3 ай бұрын
I don't know. I have not reviewed the Ride1Up bike.
@jimhitchcock58374 ай бұрын
Does the walk mode button have a delay before activation built in like the Discover 1? I hate walk mode incidents 🤓
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I don't think it does. But I don't really know for sure what you consider a delay is. Can you explain so I can test it and let you know?
@jimhitchcock58374 ай бұрын
@@scotthardestyOn the Discover 1 you hold down the minus button for a couple of seconds before it kicks in. Pretty sure the V 2 will have the same delay, to avoid activating walk mode activating if you brush the button by mistake.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
@@jimhitchcock5837Yes. You are correct, they work the same with the delay.
@jimhitchcock58374 ай бұрын
@@scotthardesty Thanks Scott!
@AllanRothwell4 ай бұрын
Scott - what model Aventon does this line up against ?
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I would say the Level 2 due to the size of the motor and front suspension. Comparison video coming soon.
@AllanRothwell4 ай бұрын
@@scotthardesty Thank you sir. Another awesome video BTW. Objective and with passion.
@danhall34504 ай бұрын
Both Aventon & Velotric make very nice Ebikes. One thing that sets Aventon apart is that their welds are pretty much invisible whereas Veltoric's look like a pile of stack coins. That may not be a true reflection of quality but the Aventon workmanship appears superior as a result.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
@@danhall3450 I agree, but that also might be the reason these bikes can handle a max payload of 440lbs opposites to Aventons 300lbs.
@srobeck774 ай бұрын
Wish it was belt driven. But otherwise, great price and value here.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
Maybe version 3?
@kennethdavis50773 ай бұрын
Way to many little buttons on grip , and it’s on the left 🤷🏻♂️
@scotthardesty3 ай бұрын
I like it!
@uuzd4s4 ай бұрын
@ 2:53 "This Battery can be Power Washed", is possibly the Worst Advice you can give for an IPX7 water resistance rating this Battery is assigned. You need to do some Reading before you repeat nonsense like that. Look it up, it's all there for the World to see. An IPX7K ingress protection rating is good for 150 psi Max water pressure, while the IPX7 is rated to 15 psi of water pressure or less. Any Pressure Washer at a Car Wash uses a minimum of 900 psi up to 2000 psi of water pressure. The IPX7 Rating for this Battery should never see any more Water Pressure than that of standard Water Utility "home" water pressure of 40 to 80 psi. An IPX6 Rating is 15 psi max and should never see any more water pressure than that of Rain or water poured from a bucket. Claiming this Battery can be "Power Washed" shows a lack of knowledge on your part and may cause some poor soul a Lot of money & inconvenience based on Bad Advice like that. Don't take a "Power Washer" to this E-Bike folks, it says so in the instructions.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
As I said... THE BATTERY CAN BE POWER WASHED! FYI, the reason I power washed the battery and this bike is that I was told directly from VELOTRIC that it can be done. Hence I did it, and it survived. They sent me a video showing the battery in 30 min cycle in the washing machine (with soap) and it was just fine. I appreciate your info, but I am going to hold my ground with my statements. I have over 100 miles on this bike and I have power washed it at least 3 times and no issue. Fun fact, I normally power wash all my bikes.
@uuzd4s4 ай бұрын
@@scotthardesty Idiot.
@honestnewsnet4 ай бұрын
I don’t think this is a true torque sensor. You should not be limited on speed based upon your pass setting. You should be able to go any speed in any gear if you’re willing to work. Not sure why you have to change the pass setting to go up in speed. This is why I don’t think it’s a true torque sensor.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I am not limited. I show what the comfort causal speed is. I can crank it up to full speed on any PAS level if I really wanted to. I even do it in the review. So I am going to have to disagree.
@DavidCharles-wi4qr4 ай бұрын
It has no range.
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
Not the way I ride it. My goal is put it thru the worse case scenario. This bike would go much farther if not ridden so hard.
@antonioiniguez16154 ай бұрын
Define "No Range"
@RidinRetired4 ай бұрын
First!
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
Wow... 8 seconds after posting. Impressive.
@shawndean68784 ай бұрын
All y’all must be comfortably wealthy to spend $1700 on a bike
@scotthardesty4 ай бұрын
I mean, I can't dissagree.
@deshawnthomas4 ай бұрын
Tbf, $1700 on a bike sounds crazy but like Scott I live in Chicago where you can kinda say “fuck cars” And getting around town on this compared to a car where the price alone would be triple… quadruple… quintuple and that’s not counting for gas, maintenance, etc. Doesn’t seem too bad! But not everyone lives in a dense urban city so I get it!
@Tinman7104 ай бұрын
Thank god for jobs lol
@mikepitts84703 ай бұрын
$1700 ain't shit, grandpa!
@jdubdoubleu3 ай бұрын
That's the type of comment people make when they have/had too much debt and project their downfalls on to others.
@StephenBurgess-os6bi3 ай бұрын
Hi Scott, Great review of the Velotric Discover 2, thank you. Here's an issue that I know you can't help with, but which may be of interest to at least some of your subscribers. I’m hoping that if I post it here it will find its way to Velotric HQ. Dear reader, a sorry tale awaits … I was all set to buy an Aventon Level 2, however before committing my hard earned, I did one last online search and found the Velotric Discover 2; after plenty of digging I changed my mind. Yep, the Discover 2 was the e-bike for me. Now for the sad bit: I can’t buy it. Why not, I hear you ask? Great question. Velotric only ships to the contiguous states of the USA (CONTUS is the acronym apparently), that is, all the states of the mainland. Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, you’re out of luck (and yes, before hitting the keyboard, even from here folks know that Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory and not a state, even though Puerto Ricans are US citizens). Anyway, undaunted, I thought, there has to be a way. Of course there is! I contacted Velotric customer support, and they confirmed that they are happy to ship to a forwarding agent on the US mainland, and I can then pay for the onward shipping: happy days, right? Ah, not so fast grasshopper. After trying ~20 different forwarding agents (UPS, FedEx, DHL, MyUS etc.) it all came to a screaming halt. Why? Because the shipping cost to good old Australia was between $USD 2750-4500 (that’s not a typo). Now, being the geographically literate e-bike owners you are, you know that, while it’s a fair way from California to Melbourne, the other side of the Pacific isn’t the dark side of the moon - why so much? Well, after further enquiries it turns out that lithium batteries are considered a major fire risk and basically anything shipped with a battery of > 100Wh has the battery removed and put in a special super-duper fire proof container which makes it super-duper expensive to ship (insurance, handling, etc.). air transport or surface shipping, it doesn’t matter, batteries go in the special box. So, unless you are shipping commercial volumes, the costs are just prohibitive for individual units. Now, the Discover 2 looks like a really, really, good bike. But man, would you pay at least $USD 4450 for one? Me neither. Dear reader, the USA is a great country populated with great people. But just between us, there are 333 million people living there and there are ~8.1 billion humans on earth, 7.7 billion of whom (also probabaly mostly great folks) do not reside in CONTUS. If even 1% of them want to buy a Discover 2, that’s 77 million e-bikes sales not made. Aventon has a good dealer network locally, Velotric has none (zero, zip, nil, zilch). So, it looks like Aventon will be getting my business, even though I’d rather put my money into a Discover 2. PS: note to Velotric CEO - that’s profit foregone. You know, sale not made, business lost to a competitor, performance bonus not met, that kind of thing.
@scotthardesty3 ай бұрын
I appreciate you sharing your story. It's important for companies to know about the challenges their potential customers face.