Just wanted to come on here and tell you it was this video that ultimately make the move to purchasing one. Also mine came with an integrated tail light and I love it. Thanks my man!
I just bought a step-through Discover 1 city bike, and I think it is the best value in its class. It is a good bike to ride without pedal assist; it's a legitimate aluminum-framed bicycle. It conquers all the hills in my part of southern California.
@@scotthardesty It's just like yours except for the step-through frame, and the knobby tires. The throttle is on the right side, for some reason, and the bike comes with a built-in tail light and automatic brake light. The Discover 1 even comes with a suspension fork. I wanted a solid city bike, but the Discover 1 can also handle moderate unpaved trails.
@@scotthardesty - Be sure to test out the hill-climbing ability. Also, do a 30 mile ride and you will be surprised by how refreshed you feel, not all beat up from the bouncing you get on an ordinary bicycle.
Here are major differences. Aventure has a built in tail/break light (Nomad does not), Nomad has a more comfortable bike seat (I don't see me replacing it like I did with my Aventure). Aventure can do up 30mph when unlocked from Class 2 (Nomad does 26 when unlocked). Nomad claims 55 miles distance and my Aventure has only gotten about 36 (although I am 230lbs and ride with my tires at 17lbs). Aventure has a color display (Nomad does not) and Aventure is currently $500 more (due to the Voletric sale).
@@flexmarchetti You put me in the hot seat on that question. It’s win either way. You can’t go wrong with either. I do like the built in brake light with the Aventure. If anything, that would be the thing to sway to that bike over this one. Just for the night safety aspect of it since I live in Chicago. If that’s not a factor for you then go for the Nomad 1.
@@flexmarchetti I do love a bike without fenders. Weather is getting bad her in Chicago so most likely I will leave them on until spring. Although I might remove them for some MTB testing I have coming up for it.
Great review, as usual, Scott...and I still can't get over the ride you get to enjoy in Chicago! GORGEOUS!! Quick question...and I was surprised you didn't mention it: Does the Nomad have a torque or cadence sensor? Thanx, man!!
Thanks for watching! Yes, I am very fortunate to live in Chicago, for me, its the perfect place to review bikes (yes, even in the winter). My reviews are more thorough now then when I reviewed the Nomad. It has a cadence sensor.
Scott, great video review of the Nomad 1. Your review helped me make my purchase easier. I actually bought two, one for the wife. PS, Chicago looks amazing. How long is that bike trail ?
Thanks for sharing Scott! This certainly looks beautiful, the only thing holding me off from getting this bike is the throttle speed dependency on PAS modes
@@scotthardesty thanks I just cancelled my Aventon Aventure order going to get Nomad 1 now 😀 always liked it a little better than Aventure and Radrover 6+ just that throttle to PAS lock up thing was the deal breaker for me, thanks again for clearing the doubt. Btw love your contents on youtube
@@kamalkanturs That had to be touch call. I did do a video doing a direct comparison between the Aventure and Nomad. Still putting it together, but I state that if the built in brake light isn't a deal breaker for you (the Aventure has one and the Nomad does not) then I would buy the Nomad. Make sure to use my link and code to save some $$$.
I've had one for a few weeks now and, imo, max throttle speed depending on PAS can be a good thing for some riders because it means you're not going to go balls out into an obstructed situation ahead of yourself if beginning from a slower (or no) speed. Rest assured that the relative throttle speed even at PAS 1 is more than sufficient to give you a strong launch from a full stop.
I got the bike, unlocked it, loving it. While throttle to PAS mode dependencies can be a good thing for new riders but it can't be taken out anyway, this what Velotric support replied me: "We do understand that you wanted to reach the 25 mph max speed without setting up to PAS 5. We regret to inform you that this is not an option that is possible with the bike since the speed is depending on the PAS level that you will set."
Seems like a decent bike especially for the price but it’s weird that the throttle is limited to what pedal assist you’re in. Yes it’s nice when you can’t throttle in Pas 0 as a safety feature but other than that I think they should be separate things.
I get that. I have reviewed many ebikes where the throttle is not dictated by the PAS level you are in, but I also get why they do that. Not everyone is good at controlling their speed when using throttle and they may just want to coast around at slower speeds. It's not impossible to feather a throttle to get it to the speed you want but this way it's much easier. Thanks for your thoughts on this!
@@scotthardesty that is actually a good point but sometimes you want that full power when you need it and you don’t have time to fiddle with pas levels.
Great video Scott. I just received my Nomad a couple of days ago. I have been riding it around the neighborhood for now. What is the name brand of your bike rack?
@@scotthardesty 1300 miles on the Aventon. Love the brake light on it too. To be honest, that's what is stopping me. I live in Ventura Ca and the beach street riding can get hectic. That light would help a lot. Damn, guess I'm going to rock paper scissor it 😆
Hey Scott! Great videos! I've been studying them for the past couple days and wanted to grab your opinion. I literally just bought the pedego trail tracker on sale for 3k. Have you ridden one of these and do you think that it warrants the price with the 5 yr warranty vs these other GREAT options I see on your page? Thank you in advance
I took a look at the Pedego. Never heard of them before your comment. I feel like for that price, you should get a tail light, and color screen. It’s a good looking bike and looks a lot like an Aventure. Please tell me how you like when you get the chance.
@@QuetherV the bike is great! I've put around 900 miles on it. I usually commute into work on it. I've had 3 flats in that time which I don't think is bad. I think the biggest advantage is just having the very long warranties in case something does go wrong and the fact there is a local vender near me so I take it in there from time to get tuned up.
I just got mine and took it for the first ride. Like everything about it but am not getting 20 mph on the assist or with the throttle only. Stops at 17.7. Have not verified with the gps but curious if anyone has had anything similar. Tire size is set to stock 26” on controller.
Warning before you buy. You cannot reset the trip without resetting the odometer. Rey with Velotric support confirmed this is a known issue, and it doesn't seem like they plan to resolve it.
I'm going to have to disagree with you on this. My Nomad 1 has 141 miles on it and my trip meter shows 66 miles. All I can tell you is that is not a common issue because mine works just fine. The same with the Discover 1.
I had an issue with the controller and Velotric sent me a new one. I have not had any issues with it since, although, with all these bikes I am reviewing, I haven't been able to ride it much, but its still in my top 3 favorite bikes.
Yes. I picked this rack because it can hold (2) 80lb bikes. The 3 e-bikes I have all weight 73lbs and I have no issues hauling them. Hollywood Bike Rack: amzn.to/3BBEnPM
Would love to buy this over the aventon avenuture, yet I’m wary of velotric longevity and customer service. Does anyone have experience with a velotric past 1500 miles?
I have multiple Velotric bikes at this point. I have had a couple of issues with my Nomad and customer service sent me out new parts right away and offered to pay to have a local bike shop do the repairs. Since I know how to do these repairs (they also provided a video on how to replace the controller), I had no issues at all. Velotric and Aventon have great customer support as I have had to deal with both. Either way, you can't go wrong. Plus, I have heard the Nomad 1 now comes with an integrated rear tail light.
@@scotthardesty good to know! I suppose it would be wise to check local bike shops to see if they would service a velotric before buying then, I know many are comfortable with aventons
@@scotthardesty ok understood you mentioned the battery can be charged within the bike or take the battery out and charge it , does a charging cable come with the bike? So you don't have to bring the bike into your living room to charge irt?
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Just wanted to come on here and tell you it was this video that ultimately make the move to purchasing one. Also mine came with an integrated tail light and I love it. Thanks my man!
Glad I could help! I saw that they started adding the rear taillight, smart move on their part.
I bought 2 Velotric one for me and the wife and saved another $250.00. Had it on 2 rides so far and we are loving them.
That was a smart purchase!
I'm from New England. I laugh at your "Chicago" hills! :) JK this was an EXCELLENT review. But seriously, want to see some hills? Come on up to Maine!
hahaha... Well, we work with what we have. Thanks for watching!
I just bought a step-through Discover 1 city bike, and I think it is the best value in its class. It is a good bike to ride without pedal assist; it's a legitimate aluminum-framed bicycle. It conquers all the hills in my part of southern California.
If its anything like the Nomad (which I assume it is) I believe you!
@@scotthardesty It's just like yours except for the step-through frame, and the knobby tires. The throttle is on the right side, for some reason, and the bike comes with a built-in tail light and automatic brake light. The Discover 1 even comes with a suspension fork. I wanted a solid city bike, but the Discover 1 can also handle moderate unpaved trails.
I see. Out of the 4 e-bikes I have, this Nomad 1 is the first e-bike I have that will go toe-to-toe with my Aventon Aventure.
@@pacificostudios looks like I will be reviewing a Discovery as Velotric is sending me one to make videos with. So I will find out first hand.
@@scotthardesty - Be sure to test out the hill-climbing ability. Also, do a 30 mile ride and you will be surprised by how refreshed you feel, not all beat up from the bouncing you get on an ordinary bicycle.
I had my heart set on the Aventon but this one seems interesting and a great price 🤔
Here are major differences. Aventure has a built in tail/break light (Nomad does not), Nomad has a more comfortable bike seat (I don't see me replacing it like I did with my Aventure). Aventure can do up 30mph when unlocked from Class 2 (Nomad does 26 when unlocked). Nomad claims 55 miles distance and my Aventure has only gotten about 36 (although I am 230lbs and ride with my tires at 17lbs). Aventure has a color display (Nomad does not) and Aventure is currently $500 more (due to the Voletric sale).
So between the aventon and the nomad, which one would you pick if u had to buy 1?
@@flexmarchetti You put me in the hot seat on that question. It’s win either way. You can’t go wrong with either. I do like the built in brake light with the Aventure. If anything, that would be the thing to sway to that bike over this one. Just for the night safety aspect of it since I live in Chicago. If that’s not a factor for you then go for the Nomad 1.
@@scotthardesty Thank you for your input Scott, I want to see that nomad without those fenders on, think it would look better?
@@flexmarchetti I do love a bike without fenders. Weather is getting bad her in Chicago so most likely I will leave them on until spring. Although I might remove them for some MTB testing I have coming up for it.
Great review, as usual, Scott...and I still can't get over the ride you get to enjoy in Chicago! GORGEOUS!!
Quick question...and I was surprised you didn't mention it: Does the Nomad have a torque or cadence sensor?
Thanx, man!!
Thanks for watching! Yes, I am very fortunate to live in Chicago, for me, its the perfect place to review bikes (yes, even in the winter). My reviews are more thorough now then when I reviewed the Nomad. It has a cadence sensor.
Thanks so much for posting was excited till I found out 20 mph I have a truck road bike I've been on 18
Unlocked it does 26 mph
@Scott Hardesty how do you unlock it?
@@1LowSeventy3 You send an email to help@velotricbike.com and will send you instructions. At this point I don't remember.
makes me want to move to Chicago.
Right on! It is beautiful.
I wish Velotric Nomad 1 was available in Canada
So sorry man.
Awesome Bike! Great Channel.
Thank you! Glad you enjoy it!
Scott, great video review of the Nomad 1. Your review helped me make my purchase easier. I actually bought two, one for the wife. PS, Chicago looks amazing. How long is that bike trail ?
Thank you! I hope you are enjoying your bikes. The Chicago Lakefront Trail is 18 miles long.
Thanks for sharing Scott! This certainly looks beautiful, the only thing holding me off from getting this bike is the throttle speed dependency on PAS modes
The bike is able to be unlocked. Once that happens I was able to use the throttle up to 26mph.
@@scotthardesty thanks I just cancelled my Aventon Aventure order going to get Nomad 1 now 😀 always liked it a little better than Aventure and Radrover 6+ just that throttle to PAS lock up thing was the deal breaker for me, thanks again for clearing the doubt. Btw love your contents on youtube
@@kamalkanturs That had to be touch call. I did do a video doing a direct comparison between the Aventure and Nomad. Still putting it together, but I state that if the built in brake light isn't a deal breaker for you (the Aventure has one and the Nomad does not) then I would buy the Nomad. Make sure to use my link and code to save some $$$.
I've had one for a few weeks now and, imo, max throttle speed depending on PAS can be a good thing for some riders because it means you're not going to go balls out into an obstructed situation ahead of yourself if beginning from a slower (or no) speed. Rest assured that the relative throttle speed even at PAS 1 is more than sufficient to give you a strong launch from a full stop.
I got the bike, unlocked it, loving it. While throttle to PAS mode dependencies can be a good thing for new riders but it can't be taken out anyway, this what Velotric support replied me:
"We do understand that you wanted to reach the 25 mph max speed without setting up to PAS 5. We regret to inform you that this is not an option that is possible with the bike since the speed is depending on the PAS level that you will set."
I just order one from a bike shop., The sand color. The state i live in has a $400 rebate.
SCORE!
Nice review :) Great looking bike. Think you mixed up a number on the battery ***692wh ***
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Seems like a decent bike especially for the price but it’s weird that the throttle is limited to what pedal assist you’re in. Yes it’s nice when you can’t throttle in Pas 0 as a safety feature but other than that I think they should be separate things.
I get that. I have reviewed many ebikes where the throttle is not dictated by the PAS level you are in, but I also get why they do that. Not everyone is good at controlling their speed when using throttle and they may just want to coast around at slower speeds. It's not impossible to feather a throttle to get it to the speed you want but this way it's much easier. Thanks for your thoughts on this!
@@scotthardesty that is actually a good point but sometimes you want that full power when you need it and you don’t have time to fiddle with pas levels.
Great video Scott. I just received my Nomad a couple of days ago. I have been riding it around the neighborhood for now. What is the name brand of your bike rack?
You are definitely going to have fun on that bike! After trying 3 different racks, this is the one I stuck with. Hollywood Bike Rack: amzn.to/3BBEnPM
Dang..... Scott! Now I am torn! Heart was set on the Aventon. Now, this bike you showcased is bad ass. Honestly, you like it better than your Aventon?
Check out my head to head comparison.
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@@scotthardesty 1300 miles on the Aventon. Love the brake light on it too. To be honest, that's what is stopping me. I live in Ventura Ca and the beach street riding can get hectic. That light would help a lot. Damn, guess I'm going to rock paper scissor it 😆
@@diazjr1975 I feel like you have your answer. Go with the one with the light.
Hey Scott! Great videos! I've been studying them for the past couple days and wanted to grab your opinion. I literally just bought the pedego trail tracker on sale for 3k. Have you ridden one of these and do you think that it warrants the price with the 5 yr warranty vs these other GREAT options I see on your page? Thank you in advance
I took a look at the Pedego. Never heard of them before your comment. I feel like for that price, you should get a tail light, and color screen. It’s a good looking bike and looks a lot like an Aventure. Please tell me how you like when you get the chance.
How's life with the pedego??
@@QuetherV the bike is great! I've put around 900 miles on it. I usually commute into work on it. I've had 3 flats in that time which I don't think is bad. I think the biggest advantage is just having the very long warranties in case something does go wrong and the fact there is a local vender near me so I take it in there from time to get tuned up.
I just got mine and took it for the first ride. Like everything about it but am not getting 20 mph on the assist or with the throttle only. Stops at 17.7. Have not verified with the gps but curious if anyone has had anything similar. Tire size is set to stock 26” on controller.
Sounds like something needs adjusting. Not sure what tho.
@@scotthardesty I’m waiting until Monday to hear back from Velotric. Everything else about this bike seems rock solid though. 👍
Warning before you buy. You cannot reset the trip without resetting the odometer. Rey with Velotric support confirmed this is a known issue, and it doesn't seem like they plan to resolve it.
I'm going to have to disagree with you on this. My Nomad 1 has 141 miles on it and my trip meter shows 66 miles. All I can tell you is that is not a common issue because mine works just fine. The same with the Discover 1.
Compared to the Aventon Aventure?
Believe it or not....yes. I will be doing a head to head comparison soon.
What is your favorite ebay for speed?
Either the Troxus Explorer or the BLix Ultra. Both of those are super easy to maintain top speed.
After having this bike in the stable for a while, any updates?
I had an issue with the controller and Velotric sent me a new one. I have not had any issues with it since, although, with all these bikes I am reviewing, I haven't been able to ride it much, but its still in my top 3 favorite bikes.
I'm 6'2" and 215 LB, do you think this bike is big enough for me?
Absolutely! It can handle riders 5’6”-6’9."
My only con is that it is only a stage 2 bike. I like to go fast.
It is possible to unlock it by contacting support after you get the bike. I might have already done that.
@@scotthardesty All you have to do is hold the + and - together to unlock the restrictor
I noticed your Bike rack on your car I am needing one to carry the 2 velotric is the one you have heavy duty enough and what brand is it? Thanks
Yes. I picked this rack because it can hold (2) 80lb bikes. The 3 e-bikes I have all weight 73lbs and I have no issues hauling them. Hollywood Bike Rack: amzn.to/3BBEnPM
What type of bike rack for transporting this bike are you using..
This rack holds (2) 80lb bikes. I tried 4 others before I found one that I liked. Hollywood Bike Rack: amzn.to/3BBEnPM
I like my velotric, but returning it, how can they possibly make a bike that has seat adjustment without handlebar adjustment, it's absurd.
I easily added an adjustable stem for pretty cheap. Only took 20 minutes to switch out. I wouldn't return an excellent bike because of that.
Would love to buy this over the aventon avenuture, yet I’m wary of velotric longevity and customer service. Does anyone have experience with a velotric past 1500 miles?
I have multiple Velotric bikes at this point. I have had a couple of issues with my Nomad and customer service sent me out new parts right away and offered to pay to have a local bike shop do the repairs. Since I know how to do these repairs (they also provided a video on how to replace the controller), I had no issues at all. Velotric and Aventon have great customer support as I have had to deal with both. Either way, you can't go wrong. Plus, I have heard the Nomad 1 now comes with an integrated rear tail light.
@@scotthardesty good to know! I suppose it would be wise to check local bike shops to see if they would service a velotric before buying then, I know many are comfortable with aventons
Does the battery come CHARGED?
Not fully charged, about 60%.
@@scotthardesty ok understood you mentioned the battery can be charged within the bike or take the battery out and charge it , does a charging cable come with the bike? So you don't have to bring the bike into your living room to charge irt?
@@edge2991 yes. The charger is separate. You can keep it attached to the bike or remove it and change it somewhere else.
Do you think this bike would handle my 270 pounds?
Absolutely!