Velotric T1ST
Velotric T1ST
Velotric has released an amazing road bike called the Thunder 1 ST (T1ST). This bike is something special. In this Velotric Thunder 1 ST Review, we look at the specs, take it for a test ride, hill climb, brake test, and more.
Video Summary
Specifications of Velotric T1ST
- Class one bike that reaches a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour.
- Includes a torque sensor and five levels of pedal assist: eco, touring, normal, sport, and turbo.
- Comes in two sizes: small for heights 5’1″ to 5’8″ and medium for heights 5’5″ to 6′.
- Available in two colors: sand and lava.
- Weighs 36 pounds with a payload capacity of 330 pounds.
- Integrated 36V 10Ah battery with LG cells that is not removable.
“The Thunder One St is a Class one bike which means it only goes up to 20 miles an hour and there is no throttle but the great thing about this is it has a torque sensor and it has five levels of pedal assist you have eco touring normal sport and turbo… The St comes in two sizes it has a small for those who are five one to five eight and a medium for those who are five five to six foot… this cool-looking sand color right here and lava… this bike only weighs 36 pounds but has a payload capacity of 330 pounds… the battery is integrated into the frame it’s a 36 volt 10 amp hour battery it has the 21700 LG cells in it so you know it’s the best battery you can put in a bike and it is not removable.”
Charging and Battery of Velotric T1ST
- Charging the bike is done by plugging it in at the designated port.
- The charger provided is 42V and 2A, which charges the battery from zero to 80% in four hours and 100% in six hours.
“Charging the bike is very simple, all you’re going to do is plug it in at this port right here… the charger that comes with the bike is 42 volt and 2 amps which means it’ll take this battery from zero to eighty percent within four hours and zero to one hundred percent in six hours.”
Components and Features of Velotric T1ST
- Equipped with a Bellatrick branded rear hub motor with 350 watts of power and a maximum torque of 45 Newton meters.
- Features a Shimano eight-speed transmission with an Altus derailleur and trigger shifters.
- Uses Techno hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors on the front and rear.
- Rolls on 700c double-walled rims with 700x40c tires that are puncture resistant.
- Includes multiple connection points for bottle holders, rear rack, and fenders.
“The Thunder One St is pushed along by a Bellatrick branded rear hub motor, it has 350 watts of power and a Max torque of 45 Newton meters… It also has a Shimano eight-speed transmission with an Altus derailleur and Trigger shifters… stopping power is provided by the Techno hydraulic disc brakes along with 160 millimeter rotors on the front and rear… the St rolls on 700c rims, they’re double walled and they’re pinned and the tires on here are 700 by 40c… it has multiple connection points for maybe two bottle holders here and here or maybe a lock… you have connection points up here in the front to keep the weight down.”
Design and Accessories of Velotric T1ST
- Features a sleek and clean design with connection points for accessories.
- The seat is custom-made and coordinated with So Royale and Velotrek.
- Includes a battery-operated backlight and plastic pedals.
- Offers Apple users a built-in “Find My” feature for theft protection.
“Not only is the Thunder One St super sleek and clean-looking, but it has multiple connection points for maybe two bottle holders here and here or maybe a lock, I don’t know… it has a very light and custom seat that they coordinated with So Royale and Bellatrick to develop this specifically for the Thunder One St… this backlight right here is battery operated… the Thunder One St comes with the Find My feature already built into the bike, sorry Android this is only for iPhone users.”
Cockpit Operations of Velotric T1ST
- The bike is turned on by pressing down on the controller.
- Pedal assist levels can be changed using the up arrow button.
- The light can be turned on or off with a separate button.
- Features a bell, an eight-speed transmission, and two brake modules.
- The bike can be turned off by holding down the light button or the power button.
“To turn the bike on you’re just going to press down on this controller until the bike fires up… from there you can change your pedal assist levels right here by using the up Arrow… from here you can also turn on the light by pressing this button, the light comes on, hit it again and it turns off… you have a bell and you have your 8-speed transmission right here with your trigger shifters and your two brake modules… to turn the bike off you can hold down on the light button for five seconds and then when you release it, it turns it off or you can hold down on the power button for five seconds and it’ll turn off.”
Additional Features of Velotric T1ST
- Provides a phone mount for tracking rides.
- The phone mount can be attached to the back of a Garmin or phone.
- The bike includes a slot for mounting the phone/Garmin.
“Velotrek provides you with a phone mount, they could go on the back of your Garmin or your phone and it’ll click into place and then it turns right there that way you can use your phone or Garmin or whatever you use to track your rides each and every time.”
Test Ride and Impressions of Velotric T1ST
- The bike is described as nimble and solid with easy maintenance of 20mph speed.
- The seat feels comfortable and the brakes are excellent.
- The bike is silent during operation except for the hub noise.
- Climbing hills is doable with gear manipulation and effort.
“I can tell you right now, we’re in Turbo and to maintain the 20 mile an hour speed, it’s incredibly easy… I’m digging everything about this bike, the seat feels good, the grips feel good… something about that eighth gear is what makes all the difference… the brakes are excellent, Bellatrick seems to have the best brakes for some reason… this bike is completely silent except for this Hub noise which I really enjoy… I’m super surprised with it… this might become my summer bike just because of how easy it is to ride and maneuver… it’s doable”
Trying out Pedal Assist Levels
- The presenter tries out the different pedal assist levels on the Velotric T1ST to see how they affect the bike’s performance.
- Starts with “pedal assist eco” and immediately feels the motor kicking in, making it easier to pedal uphill.
- Climbing uphill with the different pedal assist levels shows how they are beneficial.
- Tries “pedal assist normal” and likes that there is no delay when the pedal assist kicks in, making it way easier to ride.
- Switches to “turbo” and feels like he’s flying while riding uphill in sport mode.
“These different pedal assist levels are definitely going to help.”
Brake Test
- The presenter conducts a brake test on the Velotric T1ST to measure its stopping distance.
- Puts the bike into turbo mode to quickly reach 20 miles per hour.
- Measures the stopping distance on the first run and notes it as 23 feet.
- Conducts a second brake test and stops shorter at 21 feet.
“Not bad at all. Shaved two feet off from the last time.”
Final Thoughts on the Velotric T1ST
- The presenter shares his overall impressions of the Velotric T1ST.
- Expresses how the bike has changed his preferences, even as a “Fat Tire Bike kind of guy.”
- Praises the bike’s solid construction, excellent braking, and smooth gear shifting.
- Appreciates the thoughtful design, like the clear plastic protection sheet over the frame.
- Encourages viewers to purchase the bike using his link to support his channel.
“This bike rides extremely well. It’s extremely solid. I love how it feels when it brakes.”