Velotric presents the Nomad 1 Plus in a single body measurement with both a step-thru or high-step body fashion. The step-thru mannequin, which is supplied with curved cruiser-style handlebars, is sized for riders 5’1” to six’4”. The high-step body, which incorporates flatter ergonomic handlebars, matches these from 5’6” to six’9”.
At 5’11”, I discovered the high-step body extraordinarily well-sized and comfy. The bike’s adjustable stem allowed me to customise the texture and match to search out my most well-liked using place. I opted for an upright posture, however a forward-leaning place can also be attainable for individuals who favor it.
In my testing, the experience was stored easy by a suspension fork with 80mm journey and the bike’s 4” fats tires, which might be aired down so as to add cushion. Extra personally, I discovered the thick, supportive saddle helped to soak up extra bumps and vibrations, whereas the ergonomic handlebars and grips have been comfy to carry on to.
At 700mm huge, the huge handlebars felt applicable for my broad shoulders and granted comfy, exact steering. As with most massive and heavy fats tire e-bikes, the Nomad was not nimble by way of its dealing with, nevertheless it steered predictably for its measurement.
The bike’s person interface was simple and easy, with a primary black-and-white show and a three-button management panel. We respect its user-friendly nature, however we additionally really feel that that is one space with room for enchancment.
Presently, the Nomad 1 Plus differs solely barely from its predecessor; the refreshed mannequin contains an adjustable stem and a barely larger most velocity. We really feel Velotric’s newer colour show would have felt like a extra apparent improve. It’s current on the revised T1 ST Plus mannequin and we really feel it might have been applicable for the Nomad as effectively.
We have been happy to see that the bike included lights and fenders, although we hoped a rear cargo rack could be included; this can be a widespread function on many different fats tire fashions.
In any other case, with its cadence sensor, the 750W motor engaged reliably and comparatively shortly after ¼ to ½ flip of the cranks. As talked about beforehand, the throttle’s acceleration constructed progressively and safely over time, whereas the pedal help system may really feel considerably punchier within the bike’s larger energy settings.
General, the Nomad’s experience high quality was nice. The bike felt comfy and effectively put collectively. It dealt with effectively and was easy to make use of. With one minor nitpick, the Nomad met our expectations based mostly on our testing of comparable e-bikes—and did it in fashion!
