MUST WATCH Before Buying Velotric Discover 2 - Complete Ebike Review

[@user-qx1gj4uk2o]

i love the chart comparisons. honestly, this is the most helpful and informative review of an ebike that I have seen (and I've been watching a ton of videos)!

[@ColinLeung]

Thanks. I appreciate the positive feedback!

[@jeannehall3811]

I have been watching reviews for a couple weeks now and this was the best, most informative review I have found yet. Thank you for all of the information. My husband just bought the Sumit 1 and I need to step up to an E-bike so we can keep riding together. Thank you!

[@ColinLeung]

Thanks for the comment, Jeanne!

[@joeysSEMassachusettsWeather]

Thanks for the review! Can you show the update the firmware with cadence sensor swap update where you can change the mode from cadence or torque?

[@ColinLeung]

Thanks for the question. Unfortunately I sold the ebike before the change was made via firmware, so I'm not able to record that procedure.

[@alexdergacheff8135]

I'm perplexed as to why no one mentions that the discover 2 is so much slower than discover 1 with acceleration. I even called the company today to confirm it is different than discover 1, and that there's no way around it. That's the only thing keeping me from buying it right now.

[@barryschmidt7077]

Your enthusiasm during this video kept me riveted….🤨

[@jeromehebert3184]

Been looking at e-bikes and this one is on my short list; this is the first time I think that I have someone go through the electronics and app that thoroughly; Not sure what other e-bike on the market would be as good or offers as much at this price point.

[@ColinLeung]

Thanks. I liked the ebike when I rode it. I did have an issue with the display needing to be replaced because the unit didn't power on after sitting for 2months, but Velotric was very responsive.

[@anthonyg8435]

Great review!! How is the lag on the torque sensor and throttle. One reviewer stated that its a few seconds until torque or the throttle kicks in after being pressed or pedaled.

[@ColinLeung]

The throttle engaged within a second. The torque sensor really depended on how fast you pedaled, and could vary from a fraction of a second to a few seconds.

[@anthonyg8435]

I just test drove one the other day and I really like it! The throttle was quite laggy though but the torque sensor was spot on. I did reach out to the company and asked if it would be possible to adjust the throttle sensitivity in a future firmware update and they seemed open to the idea. Other bikes have the ability to adjust throttle sensitivity which I think would be beneficial.

[@anthonyg8435]

I noticed how quick your D2 is. All of the other reviews I have seen show the D2 taking 11 seconds to get to 20 mph. How much do you weigh lol. Cause that bike is quick!!

[@ColinLeung]

@@anthonyg8435 ~150lbs

[@michaelhenry8551]

I purchased a Discover 2 from my local bike shop. My wife was gifted a Trek electric bike by the surgeons when she retired from the same shop. We have purchased at least 15 bikes over the past 25 years for our family. The owner recommended not to mount a basket in the front.

[@ColinLeung]

Thanks for sharing Michael!

[@DrCarlLadd]

This was a great review. Thank you!

[@ColinLeung]

You're welcome :)

[@skeller61]

Nice review, thanks. One thing, having not ridden one yet, I don’t know why you would like a pedal sensor over a torque sensor. You say because it makes you pedal hard at higher speeds. My question is, isn’t that what the throttle’s for? Thanks again.

[@ColinLeung]

Thanks. Correct, a torque sensor makes you pedal harder at higher speeds. I personally prefer a cadence sensor because I'm lazy, and want to leisurely pedal to achieve the top speed. While I can hold the throttle down it gets tiring constantly twisting a throttle or pushing a lever down. Sometimes I ride with one or no hands on the handlebars, and just pedal. I hope this clarifies what I meant.

[@skeller61]

@@ColinLeung It does, yes. I’m picking up my first e-bike soon (should be at bike shop tomorrow) and I think it has the answer. While it has a torque sensor, it also has a cruise control. I’m 63, and want to get a little exercise, as well, so it all makes sense. That’s why there’s more than one type of bike! Thanks for your videos!

[@ColinLeung]

@@skeller61 You're welcome. Let us know how you like the ebike!

[@IRail-u7n]

Would this bike work for a guy that is 6’ 5”?

[@ColinLeung]

It's advertised for riders R: 4'11 - 5'9, or L: 5'6 - 6'4. I don't know if 1 inch will make a difference.

[@maryl.7226]

Is 63 lbs weight including the battery? Thank you - this is a very well-done review.

[@ColinLeung]

Yes, I believe that includes the battery. Thank you!

[@erickperdomo277]

I lke this bike! In red of course! I have a Radcity 5 Plus now and I like it too, but this velotric is a step forward for sure. About the Find My feature-I installed an airtag hidden in my bike but I have to replace the battery once a year. On this velotric 2 is there an airtag built in? can it be removed by thieves? Do I need to replace the battery? Just curious. My current bike is 65lbs and I see that the velotric is also 65lbs or so. Mine feels heavy and pedaling without motor assistance is not easy, but doable. Also I changed mine to class 3 but I only get as fast as 32km hr-here in Canada the Rad bike has a 500watts motor. I'm fine with 32km (or bit more if I pedal hard!)-the bike does feel a bit shaky at higher speeds. I hope this velotric is more sturdy. I'm in Canada and Velotric doesn't ship here so I may have to drive to Buffalo NY and get one...soon...Thanks for the video

[@ColinLeung]

Thanks for the comment. I think there's a chip installed in the controller that has gps/find my features built in that is wired to the battery, so you don't need to change an airtag battery.

[@M5Dri3rz]

Oddly, best buy appears to be a dealer in Canada

[@M5Dri3rz]

Oddly, best buy appears to be a dealer in Canada

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

@@M5Dri3rz I see some models advertised but not the Discover 2. I have decided to keep my rad city for this Season. I will look into the Velotric next Spring.

[@danielbecker9836]

I was almost decided on Discover 2. However, on another review, there was an issue when attaching the front basket assembly. Because of the tangled mess of the brake cables and not being able to thread them through the basket, after attaching the basket, it stretched the brake cables too far which messed with the braking when making turns. Are you aware of this? THIS issue is preventing me from buying this bike, as I need a front basket. Any feedback wud be appreciated.

[@ColinLeung]

Hello Daniel, I have not tested the front basket on the Discover 2, so I cannot say with certainty that it will work without modification. Looking at the cabling, mounting points and basket, it would appear that the cable management spiral ties can be loosened, and front brake line routed on the side of the basket and rear brake line pushed behind the basket. If there are still issues turning then you can disconnect the brake lines from the calipers, and reroute the brake lines through the basket. This will require rebleeding the brake lines since it's hydraulic. I hope this helps

[@danielbecker9836]

@@ColinLeung Yes it does and wud end up being more work than I wud want to do on my own. I only want a professional bike tech working on my hydraulic brakes. Self assembly with a basket isn't going to work for me. THANKS for the feedbsck.

[@ColinLeung]

@@danielbecker9836 You're welcome

[@IRail-u7n]

Great vodeo

[@ColinLeung]

Thanks. I appreciate it!

[@thedudrandom6692]

this is a fire review

[@ColinLeung]

I appreciate it!

[@noonster55]

Wow, everything I need to know. Velotric should hire you.

[@ColinLeung]

I appreciate the feedback. I don't think they'd pay as much as my day job. :)

[@mikkosorja8423]

It seems Velotric is not shipping to Europe at all... That's a shame because I guess many people would want to buy that bike. Very nice review/video, though!

[@ColinLeung]

Sorry to hear that. Perhaps they will ship to Europe in the future. Thank you

[@marshall2]

Why doesn't anyone mention the cadence sensor on the D2?

[@ColinLeung]

It originally came out with a torque sensor only. I received an email from Velotric a few weeks ago stating that the new firmware allows you to switch between torque and cadence sensors. Perhaps those videos were posted prior to the firmware update.

[@marshall2]

@@ColinLeung thank you . Finally it makes sense

[@tomcat6933]

Good review

[@ColinLeung]

Thank you!

[@IRail-u7n]

What is the weight capacity of this bike?

[@ColinLeung]

Load Capacity: 265lb,120kg

[@heavyhitter8972]

​@@ColinLeungIsn't the weight capacity 200kg, 440 lbs?

[@OB-VelotriceBike]

440lbs

[@ColinLeung]

@@heavyhitter8972 You're right. I found this on their site Weight & Load Bike Weight 63lbs Rear Rack Load Capacity 66lbs Max Bike Load Capacity 440lbs

[@wkw4095]

Amazing review.....unfortunately Velotric is best at hiding negative reviews/customer experiences from the past couple years on their bikes. The Discover 2 is having issues with failing controllers. After reading about this in Velotric groups I figured it was just a rare occurrence for a new complicated system. I went to test ride ebikes and the owner said they had a Discover 2 in the back, it couldn't be out on the floor due to "issues" ... I asked if it was a controller issue and they said "YEP" I guess it's NOT so rare of an occurrence.

[@DM-fp8uw]

I have never seen an e-bike review where the reviewer talks about customer service. Anyone who did probably would not get any bikes to review. There is a huge need for a well funded channel that can buy their own bikes and do long term tests .

[@ColinLeung]

Thank you. That's unfortunate, and I have not ridden it long enough to experience the controller issue. Hopefully it's something Velotric can repair with a firmware update, or send new controllers if they fail.

[@ColinLeung]

@@DM-fp8uw Yes, unfortunately ebikes are quite expensive, and you would need a lot of money or high viewership to bring enough monetization to cover the costs of the ebikes. Most sponsors that offer ebikes in exchange for reviews do not want negative comments said about their product as it would steer away sales.

[@wkw4095]

@@DM-fp8uw I've been thinking the same.

[@jdubdoubleu]

That weight pull was a joke 🙄

[@stevenfoster5737]

Well done

[@ColinLeung]

Thank you!

[@raginroadrunner]

I bought one. Search before you buy one. It is not what i thought I was getting.

[@ColinLeung]

Sorry that you were unhappy with the purchase. May I ask what you disliked about it? Are you able to return it?

[@johndickerson6835]

I love mine. I bought it last week.

[@JohnDavisoo456]

Please tell me what the problem with your bike.

[@bepowerful2160]

Bike is now 1899

[@ColinLeung]

Yikes. I noticed that too.

[@henrybutchy3242]

Yep. The Trump tariffs built in delayed increases that became effective July 2024. You know, the tariffs that trump thinks the manufacturing company pays (and not us cinsumers).