Video Summary

Overview

• This video is an unboxing, assembly, and review of the Velotric Discover 1 e-bike.
• The reviewer mentions that he has never reviewed a commuter e-bike before.
• He is excited to try out the step-through design of the Discover 1.
• The bike comes in multiple colors and has a weight capacity of 440 pounds.
• The Discover 1 is equipped with a 500W rear cadence motor, Shimano seven-speed transmission, and puncture-resistant tires.

“Discover one, there is going to be a lot of firsts in this review.”

Colors and Design

• The step-through version of the Discover 1 comes in six different colors.
• The step-over version comes in five colors.
• The step-through model weighs 63.5 pounds, while the step-over model weighs 65 pounds.
• Both models have a weight capacity of 440 pounds.
• The step-through version can accommodate riders from 5’1″ to 6’4″.

“They also have a step-over version of the bike and it comes in five colors. Mango, cyan, Indio Gray, sand, and Forest.”

Value and Pricing

• The Discover 1 is available for $1399.
• By using the reviewer’s discount code, customers can save an additional $60.
• The price may vary slightly depending on the color chosen.

“You can get a step-through or a step-over for only $1399, and some of the colors a little bit cheaper than that.”

Motor and Transmission

• The Discover 1 is equipped with a 500W rear cadence motor.
• The motor provides 65 Newton meters of torque.
• It has a Shimano seven-speed transmission with a Shimano Tourney derailleur.

“I feel like most of the commuter bikes that I’ve seen have like a smaller rear motor, like 250 watt or 350 watt. Well, this one has a 500 watt rear cadence motor.”

Battery Features

• The Discover 1 is powered by a 48V, 692 Watt-hour battery.
• The battery is UL-certified and considered a Tesla-grade battery.
• It can be charged fully within five to six hours using a high-grade 3 amp battery charger.

“Valatric is known for having some really amazing batteries for their bikes. This one’s a 48 volt, 692 watt-hour, and the beautiful part about this battery is that it’s UL certified.”

Features and Components

• The Discover 1 features a full front suspension fork with 180 millimeters of travel.
• The suspension fork can be adjusted or locked out on one side.
• The rear tail light is integrated into the back fender and also serves as a brake light.
• The bike has hydraulic brakes and 180-millimeter brake rotors.
• It comes with comfortable grips and a thumb throttle for easy acceleration.
• The bike has an integrated headlight and a display that controls the bike settings.
• There is a 5-volt USB port underneath the display for charging devices.

“The Discover one also has an integrated headlight and an integrated tail light in the back fender that also serves as a brake light.”

Riding Experience

• The reviewer notes that the riding position of the Discover 1 is upright and comfortable.
• The handlebars feel narrower than his other bikes, providing a different riding experience.
• The bike is easy to ride with or without pedal assist.
• During the no pedal assist test, the bike reached an average speed of 12-13 mph.
• The reviewer plans to test the bike’s range and performance in future videos.

“One thing that I love about VeloTrick bikes is just the way they are designed. I mean, they just have a lot of style and they have clean lines throughout.”

Performance and Pedal Assist Modes

• The bike doesn’t require pedaling before the assist kicks in.
• There is no delay in the throttle response.
• The bike can reach 11 miles per hour in pedal assist mode.
• There is not much difference in performance between different pedal assist levels.
• The bike feels comfortable and there is no ghost pedaling.

“You don’t have to pedal before they kick in… it doesn’t feel like there’s a delay in the throttle.”

Pedal Assist and Gear Shifting

• There is no need for ghost pedaling at 13 miles per hour in gear four.
• The rider feels that pedal assist three should be used in a higher gear to get the bike going.

“I feel like pedal assist three should probably be in a higher gear to get it going.”

Speed and Performance in Higher Gear

• The bike reaches 14 miles per hour in a higher gear.
• Shifting into gear seven makes the bike comfortable at 17.5 miles per hour.

“That pedal assist four feels right… we’re doing about 17.5 miles an hour.”

Testing in Different Pedal Assist Modes

• The bike reaches 11 miles per hour in pedal assist two, and 14.3 miles per hour in pedal assist three.
• The rider appreciates the immediate kick in power when switching pedal assist modes.

“You definitely feel it each time you go into a mode.”

Comfort and Riding Experience

• The rider finds the seat comfortable and expects it to be good for long distances.
• The bike is not ideal for aggressive riding due to the handlebars and seating position.

“I figured the seat was going to be comfortable.”

Braking Test

• The bike stops quickly when engaging the brakes at 20 miles per hour.

“This thing stopped incredibly quick.”

Overall Impression and Conclusion

• The rider had a lot of fun with the bike after getting used to it.
• The bike is comfortable and performs well.
• The rider suggests an eight-speed transmission instead of the seven-speed one.

“It didn’t take me long to get it dirty… it didn’t seem to be afraid to go through the mud.”