Warning: The Fastest Entry Level eMTB You Need. Velotric Summit 1

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Velotric developed an affordable entry-level eMTB. Before I test it on the trails, let's see how it does as a commuter!
0:00 Intro
0:17 Specs
4:38 Size and Fit
5:04 Cockpit Operations
9:28 Walk Feature
9:48 PAS 0 Riding
10:16 Torque Sensor Testing
13:40 PAS Testing
15:00 Throttle Testing
15:57 Display vs Speedometer
16:18 Off Road
16:55 Observations
17:23 Hill Climb
19:40 Phone App
20:54 Mileage Check
21:43 Observations
23:26 Sand Test
24:25 Speed Tests
26:53 Observations
27:18 Mileage Check
27:48 Observations
29:03 Brake Test
30:04 Observations
31:33 Helping Hand
33:47 Phone App Results
34:14 Final Thoughts
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@scotthardesty Месяц назад

Velotric Summit 1: velotricebike.pxf.io/jrd2eP Save $60 with Discount Code: scotts1v1rv60

@DeeBatch Месяц назад

you hit 30 on throttle look again. also going through the sand kills the battery. you probably could have got 40

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

@@DeeBatch I hit 31mph throttle only at 12:28. Not sure what part you are talking about. Yeah, I bet I could have gone farther as the sand test always kills the battery.

@DeeBatch Месяц назад

@@scotthardesty ahh i must have missed that part. I was talking about your ride on the lake.You had wind coming in but it did actually hit 30mph 25:45. Which was impressive going into the wind.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

@@DeeBatch Ah. Yeah, that wind was brutal.

@kaizasoze3954 Месяц назад

Cant believe u only have 7k subscribers, I really thought u would have had lie 500k. Youre so well spoken and really skilled at what youre doing. Great review, keep it up

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

Wow, thank you! I appreciate that!

@rayrussell6258 Месяц назад

Yes, I agree. Scott does a great job, and I hope the eBike companies start supporting him more.

@Wireman134 18 дней назад

It's because he lives in Chicago area.

@antonioiniguez1615 Месяц назад

Velotric has an amazing lineup

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

They do. Plus another surprise drop on the same day! Posting that video tonight.

@antonioiniguez1615 Месяц назад

@@scotthardesty Just checked their website. Velotric Fold? Looks like a great value option👀

@hasher10001 Месяц назад

Scott luv your work on e-bikes!

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

Thank you!

@GregClarke07 26 дней назад

This is a fantastic review! Well done, sir! I just bought me one!

@scotthardesty 25 дней назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@DearSX Месяц назад

Great test with many details! Love how it can do over 20mph on throttle only!

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

Yeah. I am thrilled about that as well. This has pretty much become my favorite bike to ride in the city.

@DougBlunt Месяц назад

Another great review Do plan on doing a face off between the Rambus and this one?

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

Of course. I want to put them both on a mtb trail together just to see if the Summit can keep up. I did put the Summit on an MTB trail and I am editing the video right now. It should be out in a couple of days.

@tonygiancoli9626 Месяц назад

Good on ya helping the Dad. It's always a good feeling when you can help someone.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

I did feel good!

@Gotittogo Месяц назад

Very cool, Mountain bikes are fun. Has lots of color.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

I had to get the Orange!

@Gotittogo Месяц назад

@@scotthardesty Safer, people will see you.

@richarddkearney Месяц назад

Awesome helping people. loved it. Was worried if you would make it or not on battery power.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

I made it and helped a family have a good day. It was a win!

@michaelromaner4601 Месяц назад

Well, done, Scott. Well done. I specifically looked up your video based on comments yesterday. I wonder when this bike is actually going to be available for purchase.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

Its available now. Or it should be.

@tonygiancoli9626 Месяц назад

It is available at dealers. I test rode one 2 weeks ago at my local dealer. It was A LOT of fun. I am in the market for an e-mtb, but I want to see how this stacks up vs the Ramblas. In my heart of hearts, though, I want full suspension. The ride on the Summit, though, is awesome, and it can go fast and for a long way.

@RichardHartnett-dp5tw Месяц назад

If you had to use a bike for everything would you choose this or the ramblas. I currently ride a bike that doesn’t have a throttle so not having one wouldn’t be that big of a deal for me. The ramblas I think is more powerful for getting up around hills and would have a better range but it’s not as fast as the summit. I’m so torn lol

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

@@RichardHartnett-dp5tw you have the same issues as me. Each has their own strengths.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

@@tonygiancoli9626 it is also available online as of today.

@karlkeating2803 28 дней назад

I ordered the same bike, but in large size, two days ago, before seeing your video. I've come across a couple of fine videos about the Summit 1 (and plenty of poor ones), but yours perhaps has been the best. Good work! I have one question and one observation. Question: You say you are getting a new fork; which will it be? Observation: Does Chicago traffic law permit bike riders to race through stop signs? 😊

@scotthardesty 28 дней назад

Actually, they do permit bike riders to go through stop signs, especially when there is no other traffic. I've seen some crazy dudes cruise thru stop signs but no way am I doing that. I only do it when it's safe. I did order a new fork as I blew out the stock one during the mtb test. So I ordered one that can handle my weight and the abuse I put on these bikes.

@denniswhite6013 Месяц назад

This seems like a better option for someone who isn't into hardcore mountain biking than the Aventon Ramblas. This has lockout forks, a throttle, is 50% faster and its $900 cheaper.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

I agree. This is a bike more for trekking. I am putting together the video of me testing it a mtb trail.

@tonygiancoli9626 Месяц назад

@@scotthardesty Would LOVE to see that. I would try to find more "flowy" mtb trails and avoid the "rock gardens."

@HawkAlumn Месяц назад

Looks real nice like their other bikes. Might have been interested if it was mid drive.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

Maybe on version 2.

@rayrussell6258 Месяц назад

This is the 2nd best ebike imo I've seen you test. It would make a great backup to my Aventon Aventure2. I don't do trails, but roads here are frequently frost heaved, and I also have to steer around lots of pothole patches. The Velotric comes with a large frame, I'm 6'5", so that's a good match. My Aventon is also a large frame and rides great with 4" tires, but they do make it hard to ride (actually impossible at my age) without using pedal assist because of resistance. The slightly narrower tires on the Velotric Summit1 would be a benefit there. Just quickly, how much would fenders and rear rack cost on top of the $1799?

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

$1937 is the total. They have a package for it. Mine just came in and I plan on doing a video showing how easy to install (I don't know how easy it is yet) and so people can see what it looks like with them on it.

@rayrussell6258 Месяц назад

@@scotthardesty great, thanks, I'll be looking forward to the video. That price is slightly less than I paid for the Aventure2, and throttle is limited on the Aventon.

@corykayhoe1033 Месяц назад

Hey Scott has the summit been tested to iso 4210-10 like the lectric x-peak, witch means the frame, handlebars, stem assembly and suspension fork passed the emtb safety standard.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

It is. I just checked the spec sheet. It shows it has the ISO 4210 certification.

@corykayhoe1033 Месяц назад

@@scotthardesty awesome I was hoping so , thanks Scott I appreciate it, I believe I just found my first emtb excellent review as always.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

@@corykayhoe1033 Glad to help! save some money with my code!

@corykayhoe1033 Месяц назад

@@scotthardesty I definitely will.

@michaelromaner4601 Месяц назад

Hey Scot, have you ever tested the Favorite ST pro E bike?

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

Unfortunately, I have not.

@RichardHartnett-dp5tw Месяц назад

So. Ramblas or this? I need one bike for everything and I really like both. This isn’t as nice with specs but for 800 I can mod it. If I am riding more on hills would I need the mid drive?

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

You are asking hard questions, thats for sure. I choose the Summit for commuting, as it has a throttle and 28mph. I recently did a mtb trail with this bike which will come out soon. You are correct in your thoughts that with the Summit, you can purchase upgrades (dropper seat post, front forks) and still have less money than you would with the Ramblas. But then again, as a commuter, it won't go near as far as the Ramblas because you can go faster.

@gargouilles777 Месяц назад

As another comment mentioned, this bike is not a proper MTB where the Ramblas is. So if you want to commute and do some simple trails, this bike looks good. But for doing MTB, the Ramblas is what you should pick.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

@@gargouilles777 I can’t argue with that. I agree. This would be a great trekking bike.

@danhall3450 Месяц назад

Hoping to see the improved screen, head & tail lights (with turn signals please) , adjustable stem, throttle, and improved display on the next iteration of Velotrix T1 ST while keeping the weight under 38. :-)

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

I am too! I feel like this is the T1ST's big brother.

@ColoradoBiker95 Месяц назад

Do you like this better than your Aventon Aventure 2. I'm trying to decide between those two.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

I still feel like they are 2 different kind of bikes, but I have put over 100 miles on this Summit in a month.

@chinyembamwale 5 дней назад

is this the regular or large size frame coz on the website it shows a different frame for both sizes

@scotthardesty 5 дней назад

Mine is the Regular

@Capronice 23 дня назад

Hi Scott. I am planning on getting a Summit 1. I need a riser for handle bars so that I can ride more comfortable. I got back issues. Can you or anyone else let me know the handle bar size and stem size? Even better if anyone has put a riser on this particular bike, can you let me know what product they used. I realize that the Discover 2 has one but it is not compatible with the Summit 1. I am getting the summit 1 because I will be doing a lot more riding in the woods here in Ohio. Also I live in a very hilly area. Scott I saw how you broke the front fork suspension doing jumps. Can you tell me what suspension forks can go on the summit 1 that can handle jumps?

@scotthardesty 22 дня назад

I am not sure I would want to put an adjustable stem on this bike and then also do jumps with it, but here is the fork I bought for my Summit. MARZOCCHI BOMBER Z2 27.5 E-OPTIMIZED www.jensonusa.com/Marzocchi-Bomber-Z2-275-E-Optimized This adjustable stem should work. amzn.to/44BX4zy

@e-bikeskibum7141 19 дней назад

Scott....did you discover if whether or not you can set the Summit wheelset up tubeless with tubeless compatible tires?

@scotthardesty 19 дней назад

I just bought modifications for this bad boy. I want to do a comparison video with the Aventon Ramblas first before it goes in to the Shop. I ordered a new forks and different tires. Will do a video once I get it done. I still don't know if I can run tubeless yet.

@conradk 7 дней назад

Nice review. This bike is so-close but not-quite for me. The lack of a front sprocket chain guard and sub-par front forks is a deal breaker for me.

@scotthardesty 7 дней назад

I totally understand.

@AFV85 28 дней назад

Not my type of bike but excellent review all the same, I got the emtb full sus but used for road going aswell love the speed limit setting in the system all ebikes should have this! I'm in The UK were restricted at the moment to 15.5mph

@scotthardesty 28 дней назад

Thanks for watching!

@emike09 8 дней назад

Not off to a great start on my Summit 1. Just assembled it today. Bent front rotor, and both PAS and throttle don't work. Took it to a shop to fix the rotor before I realized PAS and throttle don't work. Called Velotric and they're sending me a new rotor. Gotta wait until tomorrow to talk to them about PAS/Throttle. Was hoping to take this out camping over the holiday weekend, not looking like it's going to happen.

@scotthardesty 8 дней назад

Oh man... that sucks. I am sure Velotric will get it fixed up for you.

@JoeDAgostinoPhoto 10 дней назад

Why is the frame different on the bike in front of you compared to the ones seen in photos. The area where the seat stay meats the seat tube.

@scotthardesty 10 дней назад

No clue. I know I have the real thing. maybe the photos you have seen are generated and not real. Also, the bikes you are looking at might be a different size. All I can tell you is, I have a real one.

@tbalt14 18 дней назад

Do you prefer the summit 1 or the discover 2 iif you ride like in this video?

@scotthardesty 18 дней назад

I do prefer the Summit 1 over the Discover 2. Although the D2 is super comfortable, this style of bike I just enjoy more. This has become my main bike right now.

@tbalt14 18 дней назад

@@scotthardesty I do too but not a fan of the taillight wired down thru the seat stem. Limits what you can do with seat post.

@scotthardesty 18 дней назад

@@tbalt14 I have thought about that. I can change up the seat but if I change the seatpost, I love the rear tail light.

@onceuponareset-ho7fg 18 дней назад

Velotric Summit 1, or Aventon Ramblas? Which would you choose...and why?

@scotthardesty 18 дней назад

I am going to do a comparison video soon. But here is the basics. Summit for the city. The throttle and ability to go up to 28mph makes this bike super convenient and fun. For the trails, the Ramblas all the way, the quality components and that mid drive make this bike a billy goat.

@NWI-Bikes Месяц назад

Good review Scott. Aventon may have to worry as Ramblas being about a G more! I know you'll be comparing them on the trail. I would guess Ramblas being mid drive "should" perform better.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

You are right Larry. I will be comparing the two. But of course the Ramblas will win as it has a mid drive and SRAM components. The question will be, can the Summit (which is 1k cheaper) hang with it.

@iakona23 Месяц назад

@@scotthardestyand the Summit One has some advantages in terms of commuting versatility such as higher top speed, throttle, and optional fenders and rear rack.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

@@iakona23 agreed

@IHatePikeys 2 дня назад

30:49 6 wheel zombie destroyer 😂

@scotthardesty 2 дня назад

Yeah, that thing is insane.

@shyningfather Месяц назад

I have an android phone, will the apple find my still work for me?

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

It will not.

@sunshowerpainting1 14 дней назад

I wonder if Velotric will ever make a 1500 watt motor 60 volt system. If they did we'd have a three Velotric ebike home.

@scotthardesty 13 дней назад

Give it a couple/few years.

@jonpeterson4085 Месяц назад

I am in the Chicago area, will you be selling this bike?

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

This has become my favorite to get around Chicago right now. I don't see me selling it soon. I might also be throwing upgrades on it since I enjoy it so much.

@jonpeterson4085 Месяц назад

@@scotthardesty i actually like cadence sensors, do you feel that this bike is as responsive as a cadence on its highest setting?

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

@@jonpeterson4085 Since you live here in Chicago, let's meet up and I will let you ride it. Then you can decide yourself. Hit me up on IG.

@jonpeterson4085 Месяц назад

@@scotthardesty Cool! never on IG, but I will create an account. I actually have a Gen 3 Flex, (company folded) always looking for new places to ride

@beefnutsproductions7077 Месяц назад

NEED FULL SUSPENSION!!!!

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

I love a good full suspension, but this is a solid hard tail. Maybe the next version.

@hasher10001 Месяц назад

Chicago.. a world class City.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

I love doing reviews here!

@srobeck77 Месяц назад

For crime and failed liberal policies, very world class at this. Its about to get worse too. They just agree to house thousands of illegals on the backs of tax payers. Have fun with that!

@ellaochomogo5154 9 дней назад

What's the point of going 31 mph if the motor shuts down? I bought one of these bikes and if I go more than 1-2 minutes at full speed the motor completely shuts down. Useless!!! Also had battery issues- not reaching 100% and damage to the front wheel upon unpacking. Sending back for a refund.

@scotthardesty 9 дней назад

Sorry to hear. I haven't had the same issues you have.

@WitchyKatz Месяц назад

MTB "STYLE" ebike, nobody is riding that thing where mountain bikes go, lets be honest. ALTUS come on. Im not hating on it being this style but really no comparison. I actually like it, but as a commuter. I wouldn't ride it on light gravel without a clutch derailleur.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

I did test this bike on a mtb trail. That video will be coming soon. Velotric knows this bike is more for Trekking and single tracks that don't have jumps or drops. You would need to switch out the forks for things like that.

@hasher10001 Месяц назад

Seems you are clueless about riding adventures.

@WitchyKatz Месяц назад

@@hasher10001 Ive been a fairly competitive ultra endurance cyclist for 2 decades. If you think an Altus rear derailleur is adequate for any off road use, I am not the one who is clueless. I put more miles on my analog bike in a month than most will put on their ebike in a year. WHen was the last time you rode the Great Divide or rode across the entire US self supported? I am pretty sure I know all about riding adventures compared to your average cyclist..lol.

@seanyboston Месяц назад

@@WitchyKatz Why do so many cyclists snooty?

@WitchyKatz 18 дней назад

@@seanyboston I'm not snooty. I think that the modern Claris grouset or low end Deore on MTBs are great! I am the opposite of snob but I do have a reasonable standard for my components and Tourney/Altus is found on Walmart bikes not in bike shops for a reason. I think what these ebike companies are doing is great. I just wish component wise they would just step it up ONE notch. Im not expecting Dura Ace but I am expecting decent and serviceable industry standard entry level and wish they would do that much. Especially on rear hub motor designs..I would love to be able to take one of these off the shelf and put my own components as upgrades, but you cannot do that when they are still using cartridge spindled BBs and freewheel type hubs.

@jwillwork3683 Месяц назад

it broke pretty fast, Might no be A need.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

They had me sent it back as the fork could have had an issue and they want to inspect it. Either way, I purchased an upgraded fork and waiting for it to come in.

@sd5458 Месяц назад

This is a boomer dad bike if I've ever seen one. Great price.

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

I'm more of a Gen X dad.

@DASO_MILITIA 15 дней назад

velotric has some pretty shitty real world reviews...hesitant

@scotthardesty 15 дней назад

Just curious. What about this review makes you think this bike is shitty? This bike has become my daily rider here in the city.

@tannerjack9520 Месяц назад

HUB MOTORS SUCK

@scotthardesty Месяц назад

Thanks for watching.

@Scomelbasses Месяц назад

I certainly prefer a quality mid drive to a hub drive but hubs have their place. A hub drive is much better suited for the casual rider who have little understanding of when/how to change gears. These types of bikes are marketed to casuals, not true cyclists, and they are great for that market.

@seanyboston Месяц назад

@@Scomelbasses There's nothing wrong with being a "casual". Not everyone has the desire or time to dedicate to being a "true cyclist". For some riding is just one of many hobbies, or a good opportunity to get outdoors. No reason to be a gate keeper. Mid drive motors are also a lot more expensive.

@Scomelbasses Месяц назад

@@seanyboston that was the point of my post, there's nothing wrong with hub drives or being a casual rider for whom hub drives are better suited than mid drives. My comment was toward the post that said hub drives suck. I prefer mid drives but like both.