Great review on the bike, it is one we are looking at to replace our IGO folding fat tire bikes....if you dont mind revealing the location where those bike trails are, the scenery was stunning
thanks for the update. Sounds like a great bike! One improvement would be rear turn signals. IMO lighting is such huge safety factor that I think a brake light and turn signals should be mandatory on all ebikes. Amie and Aventon seem to leading the way in lighting. I really appreciate the fact that you offer both a excellent video review PLUS a transcript making details more easily accessible.
I have the discover 2 and have the option to switch between cadence and torque sensor only on the app. This was an update in August, this is a new video now showing an additional update since August now showing the option available on the display. I can only assume that they sent firmware update this bike as a beta test. I’ve been checking my firmware updates and I have not received any updates since August and still can only switch between cadence and torque sensor on the app. I’m sure they will be rolling this update out to all users once past the testing period. My display is on v056, controller is on v070, and battery on v020. All last updated in August, my app on phone is also up to date.
Velotric sent us a new display that had updated software pre-installed. We recommend reaching out to the company to see if there is a way for existing displays to receive an update.
I have reached out to the company and forwarded my request to the tech area and will reply in the next couple days to find out if this will be a future ota update for all displays.
Unfortunately there is no additional information when this new UI display will be available for upgrade. It was also unclear if it will be available via OTA or would require a new display to display the torque or cadence sensor mode, as well as the ability to change this mode on the display rather than only in the app. I would love to get my hands on one of these displays
Nice looking bike, two frame sizes, UL 2271 and 2849, IPX7 on the battery, and comes with a torque sensor but lets you switch into cadence mode. Bummer the cadence mode uses speed target presets instead of current/power presets. I find the former difficult to control under some circumstances (starting from a stop, making tight turns, riding in a crowded area, matching speed with other riders) and prefer the latter for a cadence sensor bike. Perhaps Velotric will make that an option in a future software update.
That would be great! We tend to like speed limits on the throttle side, but agree that current/power limits are an improvement from speed limits with pedal assist.
@ Only ebike I’ve been thrown off of was one with an 85Nm hub motor on 20x4 tires when it sent nearly 1000W through it when I was trying to climb up into my driveway, and another time when I was trying to make a U-turn on my own street because it uses a speed target style PAS. It also made me make much wider turns than I meant to. Didn’t know they did that as my first cadence sensor bike (a MATE City S) uses the current-based style. Too late to return it, and the company went out of business, so it just sits in my garage, even after I bumped the number of levels from 5 to 9 and set the speed targets for the lowest levels to about 4, 8 and 11mph, so it gets the chance to send only up to 500W to the motor. I think the speed targets style would be manageable with less torquey motors, but anything above 60Nm in a large wheel (26in and up) could be difficult to handle.
I have a difficult time choose between the Velotric Discover 2, and the Rad Radster Road. Yes 100nm of torque is awesome, but the Discover weight less. And the computers are tuned differently when it comes to power from stop or from pedaling and throttle.
I was wondering if you can provide me the version of the firmware updates. What V numbers are your display, controller and battery. Also was it just updated this month? My last updates were in August.
Nice bike for sure...I love it in red!! I have a Radcity 5 plus...I know this one has a 750watts motor. More power but is this a HUGE improvement in handling. biking etc over my Radcity? it sure looks more stylish!
Does the feature that adjusts the sensitivity of the motor apply to both PAS and throttle? I'd like to set throttle so its a smooth take off and not jumpy. Also. I like the Summit 1 but would like to have a step thru frame but with some light dirt trail /firetrail capabilities. Is there an offroad tire you can recommend to replace the stock tire on the D2? Thanks for another detailed review.
The riding modes affect throttle power too; PAS 1 in Eco Mode will have the most gradual acceleration, while PAS 5 in Boost Mode will be the quickest. Something like the Schwalbe Wicked Will might be a good option for what you're looking to do!
Ok at 41m06s you show the ability to change between torque and cadence on the display. I thought this was only possible with the app. Please explain how you did this?
The review clearly indicates that the updated screen display allows for adjusting between cadence and torque in the display. You no longer need the app to do it.
Dear Velotric...Discover 3 with belt+igh when? I realize many brands don't go there due to a much smaller customer base - higher price, steep competition from big established brands, etc.
Shifting under load is much less of an issue on e-bikes like the Discover 2 with a rear hub motor. Since the motor is largely pushing the bike, there isn't much tension on the chain, making shifting smooth.
Thank you for reaching back out!
Of course! Thanks for the question!
Great review on the bike, it is one we are looking at to replace our IGO folding fat tire bikes....if you dont mind revealing the location where those bike trails are, the scenery was stunning
Thanks for watching! We're based in St. George, UT, and all of our footage is gathered locally.
thanks for the update. Sounds like a great bike! One improvement would be rear turn signals. IMO lighting is such huge safety factor that I think a brake light and turn signals should be mandatory on all ebikes. Amie and Aventon seem to leading the way in lighting.
I really appreciate the fact that you offer both a excellent video review PLUS a transcript making details more easily accessible.
Hi @danhall3450 you'll be happy to hear the Discover 2 does have rear turn signals.
I have the discover 2 and have the option to switch between cadence and torque sensor only on the app. This was an update in August, this is a new video now showing an additional update since August now showing the option available on the display. I can only assume that they sent firmware update this bike as a beta test. I’ve been checking my firmware updates and I have not received any updates since August and still can only switch between cadence and torque sensor on the app. I’m sure they will be rolling this update out to all users once past the testing period. My display is on v056, controller is on v070, and battery on v020. All last updated in August, my app on phone is also up to date.
Velotric sent us a new display that had updated software pre-installed. We recommend reaching out to the company to see if there is a way for existing displays to receive an update.
I have reached out to the company and forwarded my request to the tech area and will reply in the next couple days to find out if this will be a future ota update for all displays.
Unfortunately there is no additional information when this new UI display will be available for upgrade. It was also unclear if it will be available via OTA or would require a new display to display the torque or cadence sensor mode, as well as the ability to change this mode on the display rather than only in the app. I would love to get my hands on one of these displays
Nice looking bike, two frame sizes, UL 2271 and 2849, IPX7 on the battery, and comes with a torque sensor but lets you switch into cadence mode.
Bummer the cadence mode uses speed target presets instead of current/power presets. I find the former difficult to control under some circumstances (starting from a stop, making tight turns, riding in a crowded area, matching speed with other riders) and prefer the latter for a cadence sensor bike. Perhaps Velotric will make that an option in a future software update.
That would be great! We tend to like speed limits on the throttle side, but agree that current/power limits are an improvement from speed limits with pedal assist.
@ Only ebike I’ve been thrown off of was one with an 85Nm hub motor on 20x4 tires when it sent nearly 1000W through it when I was trying to climb up into my driveway, and another time when I was trying to make a U-turn on my own street because it uses a speed target style PAS. It also made me make much wider turns than I meant to.
Didn’t know they did that as my first cadence sensor bike (a MATE City S) uses the current-based style. Too late to return it, and the company went out of business, so it just sits in my garage, even after I bumped the number of levels from 5 to 9 and set the speed targets for the lowest levels to about 4, 8 and 11mph, so it gets the chance to send only up to 500W to the motor. I think the speed targets style would be manageable with less torquey motors, but anything above 60Nm in a large wheel (26in and up) could be difficult to handle.
I have a difficult time choose between the Velotric Discover 2, and the Rad Radster Road. Yes 100nm of torque is awesome, but the Discover weight less. And the computers are tuned differently when it comes to power from stop or from pedaling and throttle.
I was wondering if you can provide me the version of the firmware updates. What V numbers are your display, controller and battery. Also was it just updated this month? My last updates were in August.
At the 29m mark, the rider said the regular size was a little small. How tall was the rider?
John here, I'm 5'11", and the Regular frame is recommended for those between 4'11" and 5'9".
Nice bike for sure...I love it in red!! I have a Radcity 5 plus...I know this one has a 750watts motor. More power but is this a HUGE improvement in handling. biking etc over my Radcity? it sure looks more stylish!
That glossy red paint job is something, isn't it?
@@ElectricBikeReportRed is so sexy!
Does the feature that adjusts the sensitivity of the motor apply to both PAS and throttle? I'd like to set throttle so its a smooth take off and not jumpy. Also. I like the Summit 1 but would like to have a step thru frame but with some light dirt trail /firetrail capabilities. Is there an offroad tire you can recommend to replace the stock tire on the D2? Thanks for another detailed review.
The riding modes affect throttle power too; PAS 1 in Eco Mode will have the most gradual acceleration, while PAS 5 in Boost Mode will be the quickest. Something like the Schwalbe Wicked Will might be a good option for what you're looking to do!
Ok at 41m06s you show the ability to change between torque and cadence on the display. I thought this was only possible with the app. Please explain how you did this?
The review clearly indicates that the updated screen display allows for adjusting between cadence and torque in the display. You no longer need the app to do it.
@@karma13612curious if it's an updated screen or a firmware beta update? 🤔
@ no clue. Ask the person who created this video.
Velotric sent us a new display which had the software pre-installed.
@@ElectricBikeReporthave you heard if they are pushing a firmware to everyone else? I just received my D2 today and it's still the old screen. Thanks
Dear Velotric...Discover 3 with belt+igh when?
I realize many brands don't go there due to a much smaller customer base - higher price, steep competition from big established brands, etc.
Why are you shifting under load?
Shifting under load is much less of an issue on e-bikes like the Discover 2 with a rear hub motor. Since the motor is largely pushing the bike, there isn't much tension on the chain, making shifting smooth.
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