EXCELLENT QUALITY ALL AROUND! | The all new Velotric Discover 2 Commuter Ebike

[@MumfordJim]

I have used power level 0 to conserve range (switch between level zero and level 1). Also if you are riding together with a group (some without e-bikes) you may want to use power 0 some of the time so you stay together. Nice to hear that is easy to ride in level 0, some e-bikes are not.

[@MumfordJim]

Does Find My work on a non Apple Device? Do you need to change a battery periodically for Find My to work?

[@RandyRides]

FindMy only works with Apple devices. I’m hoping to do a dedicated video about this soon, or at least integrate it into another video. I will touch on this if I am able.

[@AdrepKeith]

Yeah I have a Aostirmotor S07b and it's a bear to peddle in 0. So far never had too use it but I guarantee I'd be walking it up any hill lol. I'm gonna Purchase a Discover 2 very soon hopefully.

[@Digitalmedia4less]

I Just purchased 2 a large and a regular for my wife and we love them. Plus we got the same color love the Pine Green. We had 2 Aventon Aventure fat tire but they where getting to heavy for us so we heard about the Velotric Discover 2 and I was just blown away with all the features. Great review on this ebike because they are one of the best on the market for a commuter ebike.

[@beefy74]

i’ve been looking to upgrade my hey bike race max for a while now, i’m glad i held off! i this bike has double the range of my current, it’s got good brakes, it can go fast as hell, PLUS the tires are the same size as my current so i can still use the snow tires i bought. it’s everything i’m looking for!

[@RandyRides]

I think you’ll enjoy it. Remember to use code “RandyRides” for $60 off! 👍🏻

[@honestnewsnet]

My Mokwheel Asphalt ST is only 60lbs with battery. I can easily carry two behind my Honda Accord 4cyl after removing battery. I used to have Velotric Discover 1 and it was to heavy. I don’t even notice a difference carry the Mokwheel. I sometimes forget they’re back there. The bike rack is a Kuat.

[@RandyRides]

That’s understandable that you like your bike. That’s why there are so many different options for everyone. I’ve tested a couple Mokwheel e-bikes. Can’t say they stand up to the quality of this one.

[@electrified314]

very thorough Randy! nice job

[@anthonyg8435]

is there a lockout or something to help prevent someone from jumping on the bike and driving off?

[@joeysSEMassachusettsWeather]

I have a question, I was reading in the manual and it mentions the battery comes in a dormant state and just need to plug it in the activate it or unlock the battery and press the button. Is there a way to out the battery into dormant mode? It could be a good security feature if you have the battery key to remove it to turn it on and off.

[@IRail-u7n]

Amazing features!

[@IRail-u7n]

What is the weight capacity for this bike?

[@RandyRides]

440 lbs

[@garywillhoit]

One fall at 20 mph, dog attack. Most as you described maneuvering at low speed. Islands at crosswalks my nemesis.

[@AdrepKeith]

Nice review here. I do have a couple comments though. I notice no mirror on the left side. You may have a helmet mirror I don't know, but the very first add on I would purchase is a mirror. Those cars come up on ya pretty quick and I like to look in the mirror and check if they're scootching over a bit. And also as for the flashing back light I would always have that flashing because it's good for giving advance notice to those fast approaching cars that your there. I might add a smaller flashing red one as well. I have also noticed a couple reviewers when peddling the handlebars are jumping around left and right pretty bad.Usually when climbing hills. I'm not sure that's good..

[@RandyRides]

Thank you! I review 20-30 ebikes a year. I don’t put mirrors on every one, but yes, I do have a mirror on my helmet, a flashing light on the back of that, and a camera that captures everything I’m doing. As far as hills, I haven’t experienced any issues. The bike is pretty solid.

[@IRail-u7n]

Love this bike!!

[@cynic256]

Do the 15 different Pas settings allow it to be a torque sensor with the ease of a cadence? Torque is superior but sometimes I just wanna cruise with little effort

[@RandyRides]

Yeah it has a lot of different options for power. You can easily cruise around.

[@cynic256]

@@RandyRides perfect, gonna order one up. Thanks for the video

[@chow-chihuang4903]

That’s why my preference is a torque sensor with a throttle! I prefer the fine control a torque sensor provides (the current-based PAS on some cadence sensor bikes doesn’t compare, though that is better than a speed-based PAS most cadence sensor e-bikes use), plus I can use the throttle when I need the bike to do most of the work. Even better if the bike’s software allows it to interpret the torque sensor output as an on/off signal (like a cadence sensor) for when I’m too fatigued or tweaked a knee. To my knowledge, only Juiced and Euphree (on their new Stellar Falcon model) do this. Seems to me there is at least one more, but their name escapes me.

[@maryl.7226]

Velotric’s site says the Discover 2 is 63 lbs. They do not clarify whether that weight is including the battery or not.

[@RandyRides]

I weighed it with the battery. The Large version is 69 pounds.

[@mitchellpress9802]

Randy, any buzz on a Nomad 2 intro (with torque sensor)?

[@iscootct]

I saw a video where the KZbinr immersed the bike in water for five minutes. It ran ok after a drip dry.

[@RandyRides]

Yep saw that too

[@wpaoff-road]

What phone holder is that you have on this bike?

[@RandyRides]

@@wpaoff-road QuadLock

[@danbooher5413]

Does anyone know if Ortlieb brand panniers fit the Discover 2 rack? Thanx

[@danielbecker9836]

Randy - I am ready to buy the Velotric 2. Its probably the best commuter EBike you can get today. Do you know how long the shipping is once you place an order??? I want to buy it today, but not if the shipping is a month or more, which seems to be the average wait time. Is there a way to call or email someone at Velotric to find out?

[@RandyRides]

The last I’ve heard is that they have all colors in stock at their U.S. warehouse, so you should get it in less than a week.

[@Rickristian]

What's this stuff about the so called "death wobble" seemingly common to step thru ebikes or is is just internet krap

[@erickperdomo277]

Nice bike. Have u ever reviewed a Radpower city 5 plus?😊

[@RandyRides]

Nope never reviewed any RadPower bike, but I would love to compare. Maybe one day. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@cynic256]

Heybikes are just too ugly

[@sawyerpac9878]

Hi I have the Discovery 1 and I liked it at the yellow banana and I don't know what the discovery 2 bike is cuz I have the discovery one

[@orlandogomez2627]

Can I buy this bike in Germany? With German language?

[@luigirinallo1613]

is this a 29 ?

[@forgetyourlife]

27.5

[@sw0951]

Looks like a fantastic bike, but $1699.00 four months ago, now $1899.00

[@RandyRides]

Yep, prices are going up.

[@honestnewsnet]

Can’t see display with polarized glasses.

[@RandyRides]

Yeah that might an important factor for some. I wear prescription glasses, that are not polarized.

[@cynic256]

Can't see most displays with polarized lens

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

The hill nearly killed it... 8%

[@RandyRides]

It was close. I usually cut it off at 5mph.

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

Great job!

[@RandyRides]

Thanks!

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

Nice color

[@RandyRides]

Thank you! The color is very slick. That’s kind of where Velotric stands out in my opinion. This bike is amazing, if you’re a pedaler. 😂 I’m starting to think I’m not, but I need the exercise.

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

@@RandyRides ..ha ha ha....I am getting ready to add an 80T front ring to Betty...I will see if I have strong legs... ha ha ha

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

Ha ha ha...Washington machine the battery....waterproof is nice

[@RandyRides]

To have no worries if it might rain, is a nice feeling. It can happen at anytime in some places. It’s relatively dry here in the summer. This spring has been pretty rainy.

[@raginroadrunner]

Look before you leap.

[@RandyRides]

@@raginroadrunner What?

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

Pretty soon u will need a bigger garage....🤔🤣😂

[@RandyRides]

It’s looking that way 😂

[@honestnewsnet]

Nobody is talking about how heavy this is. Not even Velotric will say. It’s over 70lbs.

[@RandyRides]

It’s actually 69 lbs.

[@BlazeTomBay]

@@RandyRides😂

[@RandyRides]

@@BlazeTomBay I wasn’t trying to be funny, but I guess it kinda is. I went and weighed it right after this comment. 😂 While 70ish lbs is a lot, it doesn’t really matter too much. Most ebike racks can handle that weight no problem. It’s not awkward or anything or I would’ve mentioned it in my review. But again, this was NOT a full review. Just the first impressions.

[@cynic256]

It's not any heavier than a normal ebike. Have you never rode an ebike before?

[@stevenfoster5737]

All e bikes are heavy but this is a value model with a hub drive and large battery. Bikes with those features are heavy. Overall this is an excellent value.

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

U got a workout going up the hill.... 🦵💪

[@RandyRides]

I need it!