Velotric Summit 1 Ebike E-mtb MODS and UPGRADES!!!!

Hello, just showing you don't have to spend a ridiculous amount of money to get a really fun and capable electric mountain bike! The Summit by Velotric is a great platform, just replace a few components and end up with a nice bike for under $2k ! Please like and subscribe to get more update and ride videos!
The weight of the bike after upgrades is exactly 61 lbs.
Here are the Amazon descriptions for the parts, just copy and paste to Amazon and several examples of each should come up.
ZONKIE 5/6/7/8 Speed Bike Chain 1/2 x 3/32 Inch 122 Links
SHIMANO Deore RD-M592 Rear Derailleur
2P-Standard / 1P-Large Size EBike Battery Cover Waterproof, Bicycle Frame Battery Protector Cover
RaceFace Chain Stay Pad
MTB Stem 31.8 Stem 60mm 70mm 90mm 25 Degree Wake Mountain
Wake 31.8mm MTB Mountain Bike Handlebar, Aluminum Alloy Mountain Bike Bicycle Riser Handlebar Extra Long 720/780mm with Paint Matte Surface (Blue, 780mm)
Tbest Bicycle Chainring, BCD 104MM 40T 42T Narrow Wide Single Chain Ring Chainrings Compatible with Most Bicycle Shimano Crankset AM/XC Bicycle (42T?104BCD?)
ebay item number 395400920174 for the Cassette
Cheers

[@MetalFreaken007]

what a beautiful bike and even more after your mods!! thanks for sharing

[@0321ReconMan]

Awesome video gonna definitely be using it to replace my group set!

[@The-skillschool]

Great video, Hi from the UK.

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hello, thanks for watching!

[@romeozulu4424]

Can’t wait to see how the upgrades work esp climbing steep trails

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hello, video is up now, the bike did great! Cheers

[@richarde1355]

Some super useful tips, like marking the master link with paint. You mention you wrap “all the bikes” with the neoprene wrap. Do you use that wrap system on standard pedal only bikes? I am considering something like Ride Wrap to protect my mountain bike frame, and this neoprene cover could be an easy peasy option.

[@tomolryify]

Thanks for the video. Can you provide a link to the upgraded cassette? Also, did you look at installing a dropper seat post?

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hi Tom, I have not yet looked into a dropper post, I'll save that for part 2 of the upgrades. Please check out eBay item number:395400920174 for the cassette. Cheers

[@EdNeuenschwander]

another great video! On the stem upgrade.... model and model number? And were you able to use the top plate that has the light attachment point? Thanks!

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hi Ed, thank you! I used the Wake stem (upc ‎782429363903 on amazon). It has a 25 degree rise and you have different lengths to choose from. I used the 70mm. The clamp cap is unfortunately not interchangeable due to different bolt spacing, but I do plan to drill and tap a small hole in the stem itself (not the cap) to bolt the light to. Cheers!

[@EdNeuenschwander]

@@lifebehindbarz60 Thanks!

[@iakona23]

How did you get the bike for $1529? I have seen a $60 off discount code from the $1799 MSRP but that's about it. Also, would you consider making a video where you add a dropper post?

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hello, the discount code I used was v12x2f2, give it a try and see if it still works. A few people that follow my videos have been successful with that code and got the bike for the $1529. That said I hear the bike is now retailing for 1999, up a couple hundred since when I bought. I will consider a dropper post down the road. I'm not that big of a fan of the droppers because the three I've had seemed to always slip and collapse at the most inopportune time. I'm kinda old school and the just seem a gimmicky to me. Thanks for watching!

[@iakona23]

@@lifebehindbarz60 thank you.

[@iakona23]

@@lifebehindbarz60 you are right. I checked the price of the Summit One earlier this week and it was still $1799. Now it’s $1999. What a bummer!!!

[@iakona23]

@@lifebehindbarz60 it doesn’t seem to work anymore but thank you very much for replying and for offering the code to try.

[@scotthines5834]

Great video. Installed a dropper post and replaced the fork with the upgraded SR Suntour Aion 36, 150mm travel. Super plush. Stay away from the Aion 35. $1,529 is an amazing price.

[@richarde1355]

Thanks so much for creating and sharing the very detailed video! I very much understand the majority of your changes, but the chainring swap has me scratching my head a bit. What benefit do you believe you get with the change?

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hi Richard, I know I only dropped two teeth on the chainring but it did give me a bit more ground clearance, made it so I needed less additional chain to compensate for the larger low gear diameter, dropped some weight over the steel, and looks kinda cool. Cheers

[@richarde1355]

@@lifebehindbarz60I do agree the new chainring is more blingy and looks better. 👍

[@davidiliyn]

Can you link the bars and stem? I hate the stance on my summit 1. Hurts my wrists, I really want it to be towed in more toward me! Thanks for the video!!

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hi David, yes all modern mtb's seem to have that short / low rise stem / bar combo! In my opinion it's why you see endless over-the-bars crash videos on KZbin! I have added the Amazon part descriptions to my video description, just copy and paste to Amazon and it should all come up for you. Cheers

[@davidiliyn]

Thanks man! Also have you had any issues with the Apple find my on the summit 1? I can get it linked up fine and see it on my iPhone. But after a day or so it won’t be able to find it. Even if I’m on the bike. Have to reset and do it all over again, and then eventually it won’t work again. Lame

[@lifebehindbarz60]

@@davidiliyn Hi David, you're welcome. Honestly I haven't even tried the find my feature. If I was riding down in Denver where bikes get stolen all the time I'd use it, but where I live in the mountains my phone doesn't even work half the time so things like that aren't really useful to me. I'd check with Velotric customer service and see if it is just something easy like a setting causing it to do that. Cheers

[@mikewmorris]

@@davidiliyn I'm having the exact same trouble. After resetting and reconnecting, the bike starts beeping when riding and disconnects. The only way to fix it is to reset and reconnect Find My. I was hoping I had a defective unit, but it could be a bigger problem if others are having the same issue. I've got an open ticket with support right now.

[@rickysolis8291]

Hey, do you have links for your parts? Like where can I buy the same battery cover, chain stay cover, and stem? Other parts too. Thanks, look forward to your upcoming videos on your summit.

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hi Ricky, I will go back to the video and add that info into the description later this week. Cheers

[@Blackwolffe097]

​@@lifebehindbarz60 I don't see the links yet 😔

[@stevenjennings233]

Can you add the links to the upgrades, please, or at least list exactly what to order as I'll probably do all the upgradesothan than forks and handle bars, thanks!

[@davidiliyn]

I’m waiting as well

[@lifebehindbarz60]

@@Blackwolffe097 Hello, please check the video description for an Amazon parts list. Cheers

[@emike09]

Great upgrades. What exact cassette did you upgrade to? I really need to replace the stock cassette but not sure what exact model is compatible with my Summit 1.

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hello, yes the mods made the bike way more fun in hilly terrain! Works quite well now. Please check out ebay item number 395400920174, there are several variations but all will work with your Summit. Cheers

[@emike09]

@@lifebehindbarz60 Thanks so much for the reply! Do you feel the 40T is geared low enough for you? I see they have up to 11 speed and 50T model, do you think those would be compatible if I changed the shifter and derailer out as well? Our mountains here in Utah are steep and I can use all the climbing assistance I can get.

[@lifebehindbarz60]

@@emike09 Hello, I like the 40t for the climbing around here but I understand exactly what you are saying. You could certainly go to the 11 speed 50t , but as you say you will need to change both the shifter and derailleur. Cheers

[@richarde1355]

Some super useful tips, like marking the master link with paint. You mention you wrap “all the bikes” with the neoprene wrap. Do you use that wrap system on standard pedal only bikes? I am considering something like Ride Wrap to protect my mountain bike frame, and this neoprene cover could be an easy peasy option. I see a dropper post in your future and possibly brake upgrades…?

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hi Richard, to this point I have only used the neoprene covers to protect the batteries on my ebikes. I have seen some videos where bikepackers have wrapped their frames for protection. It makes a lot of sense and really doesn't add any weight to the bike. I'm not a big fan of the dropper posts mostly because I've had them slip and drop on me at the most inopportune moment. Brakes is a definite possibility though, these work well but get smoking hot on big down hills. Cheers

[@richarde1355]

@@lifebehindbarz60thanks! Where does one find those neoprene wraps?

[@richarde1355]

I’m astounded at the 2.5 pound weight difference between the forks…

[@tonygiancoli9626]

Don't frag me for this, but what about adding a suspension seat post to give a little more suspension in the rear?

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hi Tony, it's a legit question. I originally bought a suspension seat post to put on it, but after a few rides I decided it didn't need it. The bike rides very well without it and I don't get an objectionable amount of vibration and shock out of the back of the bike. I expected it to be a much rougher ride than it is. Cheers

[@lifebehindbarz60]

@@80sDudes I see the Velotric website sells a suspension post for this bike. It will need to be of the design that allows the rear light wiring to run through it. Cheers

[@Larberm]

How did you get the bike for $1,550 was it on sale. ? The bike is not $ 1,990 ugh

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hello, the discount code I used was VI2X2F2, give it a try and see if it works for you too! There have been 2 other guys on my channel who have gotten the bike for 1525 using this code. Cheers

[@Scotty5311]

Awesome video. My bike comes in Monday. Is there a specific part/model number for the shocks?

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hello, cool, I hope you used the discount code from my last video (in the comment section) to get the $260 off! I believe the fork is the 910-23-449. If you go to ebay you will see a number of these used forks for sale at great prices. Cheers

[@lifebehindbarz60]

The easiest way to find the forks on ebay is just to search for the following; 27.5 fox 36 A ton of forks will come up. There are some new take-offs on there right now at great prices ($700 off new prices). Cheers

[@rccarsrus3825]

​@@lifebehindbarz60so I appreciate you beyond belief but I am a noob slightly and have another question about the rake you said you measured 54mm on stock would I then need a 51mm offset to match correctly I tried understanding the video where you said it fits even with the offset again thank you!

[@lifebehindbarz60]

@@rccarsrus3825 No worries RC, the frame designers put a 54? mm offset fork on the bike. The 44mm offset of the Fox in simplified terms means the wheelbase of the bike is now 10mm shorter than stock. That works to tighten up the steering a bit while theoretically making it a little less stable at high speed. Now, off paper and in the real world the handling is essentially the same as stock. The bike handles extremely well in both tight slow areas and at full speed. You and I will never notice any difference in handling (other than the HUGE difference in fork quality) between the 44 and the 54mm forks. Cheers

[@Scotty5311]

Guess I got in under the wire, they've raised the price to $1999

[@IHatePikeys]

what travel is the Fox 36 fork? thanks

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hello, the fork travel on this Fox is 140mm. Cheers

[@tomolryify]

Bike itself is now $2k. 😞

[@lifebehindbarz60]

Hello, yes Velotric announced an across the board price increase to offset the new Chinese tariff. All ebikes made out side the US. (and most made in the US because they use parts made in China) have just announced price increases. There are several people who watched this video when it first came out and jumped on the $1529 purchase with the discount code I provided. Not sure what kind of discount codes are available today but you will certainly pay a few hundred more than I did. Cheers

[@CrabbyPattydelight]

​@lifebehindbarz60 I'm thinking of just getting fast light hard tail my money go a lot further, and not have to worry bout replacing $500 battery, and just stuff going wrong got bad luck, everything falls to shit, kinda want a gravel bike again but those my bike trails are so nice here and it's been year's hence a good light hard tail maybe over a gravel bike. In Michigan. Sure wish I could test drive this beast. Damn you got a good deal on that fork wow and 2.5 lbs lighter, love it.

[@lifebehindbarz60]

@@CrabbyPattydelight Hello, if you are younger and still able to ride a non-assisted bike then a good used hardtail mtn bike is the way to go. You can use the money you save to put toward nice weekend trips to good trails and scenic areas. Now I ride these off road ebikes because I'm in my mid 60's and have just gotten so slow on a regular bike that it isn't much fun. The ebikes have brought the fun back into biking for me. Thanks for watching!