Which to pick?

[Bluebird]

Hey all, and thank you in advance for your input: I am deciding on a new bike and have it narrowed down to 3. I am hoping that some of you have experience with one or more of these and can weigh in.

The final 3: (no particular order)

1. Himiway D5 2.0
2 Velotric Nomad 2X
3. Himiway D5 Pro

The winner will be ridden in the Pacific North west, some road but mostly wide track trails and mountains. Large rider, 6’2” 270

Prioritizing Ride comfort, reliability, range and fun.

Thanks

 

[6zfshdb]

Hey all, and thank you in advance for your input: I am deciding on a new bike and have it narrowed down to 3. I am hoping that some of you have experience with one or more of these and can weigh in.

The final 3: (no particular order)

1. Himiway D5 2.0
2 Velotric Nomad 2X
3. Himiway D5 Pro

The winner will be ridden in the Pacific North west, some road but mostly wide track trails and mountains. Large rider, 6’2” 270

Prioritizing Ride comfort, reliability, range and fun.

Thanks

All good choices IMO.

You will likely get good advice here, but keep in mind YOU are the one that needs to be comfortable with the bike. Everyone is different with their likes, dislikes and opinions. TEST RIDE if you can. Travel if you must. That is the single best piece of advice I can offer.

You should also be aware that the weight ratings for most bikes include the rider plus the bike weight. Most riders carry extra gear and that weight needs to be considered as well.

Unless you're able to do your own bike maintenance, also consider buying from a local dealer, or one that will work on the brand you buy.

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your search for the perfect ride!

 

[stompandgo]

What do you mean by "wide track trails"? What is the range of surfaces? I don't know anything about Himiway, but the Velotric Discover is fine for man-made gravel trails and some easy single track, but once things get rough, you are going to want an E-MTB.

 

[Bluebird]

What do you mean by "wide track trails"? What is the range of surfaces? I don't know anything about Himiway, but the Velotric Discover is fine for man-made gravel trails and some easy single track, but once things get rough, you are going to want an E-MTB.

When I referred to wide track any trail that is wide enough side by side or two way traffic (bigger than single track but narrower than a logging road. I am not looking to do technical single track. I will be on old logging roads and trails through the woods, some gravel and the odd rail trail to/from the off the beaten track stuff.

 

[stompandgo]

Then the Discover should be OK. Not optimal, but OK.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Then the Discover should be OK. Not optimal, but OK.

Wasn't the OP asking about the Nomad?

 

[Bluebird]

Correct, my three for comment were

1. Himiway D5 2.0
2 Velotric Nomad 2X
3. Himiway D5 Pro

I thing the other model got mentioned in an earlier response, but I am looking at these three currently.

Cheers

 

[stompandgo]

OK, my mistake. The Nomad is a full power fattie. It's a beast at 75 pounds, but with proper tire pressure management, should take you anywhere from soft sand to granite. If you care about after-purchase warranty and maintenance, I strongly suggest that you purchase this bike from a Velotric dealer. As for Himiway, they are DTC only unless you live in or around Walnut, CA. You will have to deal with the company directly, and any shop labor is on you.

 

[DaveMatthews]

Welcome from Delta BC!
Gotta say 75lbs is a LOT! That said it totally depends on your situation and desires.
I like to throw my EMTB on a rack on my car occasionally and ride from a different location. My bike is maybe 50lbs without the battery, and that is about all I want to lift onto my rack at this point.
There are hitch type racks that have ramps which make the process easier though.
Just be aware of what you are looking to deal with whilst riding, maintaining, and/or transporting your ride.
Hope your choice makes you a happy rider!

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

All good choices IMO.

You will likely get good advice here, but keep in mind YOU are the one that needs to be comfortable with the bike. Everyone is different with their likes, dislikes and opinions. TEST RIDE if you can. Travel if you must. That is the single best piece of advice I can offer.

You should also be aware that the weight ratings for most bikes include the rider plus the bike weight. Most riders carry extra gear and that weight needs to be considered as well.

Unless you're able to do your own bike maintenance, also consider buying from a local dealer, or one that will work on the brand you buy.

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your search for the perfect ride!

Agree with every word of that. Would only add that even if you're familiar with bike repair on the mechanical side of your ebike, there are likely proprietary parts and diagnostic tools for electrical problems. These are best dealt with by an authorized dealer.

So, test and buy locally if at all possible.

 

[Bluebird]

No worries at all. I would agree about the dealer, however where I live there are no dealers for either proximate. The market around me seems largely urban rider with some rail trail, so dealers seem focussed on that market (Gazelle, Aventon, etc)). All great bikes, just not what I am looking for, I don’t want it to commute to work as that’s not feasible for me, exercise fun and adventure for me. I’ll have to either make a big trip if I have to for repairs or get the parts and do it myself (I am confident in being able to do that too). The D5 Pro made me consider it due the relatively low price for a very capable mid drive, but the nomad looks like a blast and has far bigger dealer network.

OK, my mistake. The Nomad is a full power fattie. It's a beast at 75 pounds, but with proper tire pressure management, should take you anywhere from soft sand to granite. If you care about after-purchase warranty and maintenance, I strongly suggest that you purchase this bike from a Velotric dealer. As for Himiway, they are DTC only unless you live in or around Walnut, CA. You will have to deal with the company directly, and any shop labor is on you

 

[Bluebird]

Agree with every word of that. Would only add that even if you're familiar with bike repair on the mechanical side of your ebike, there are likely proprietary parts and diagnostic tools for electrical problems. These are best dealt with by an authorized dealer.

So, test and buy locally if at all possible.

Definitely good advice, thanks.

 

[6zfshdb]

If you do plan to do your own maintenance, another thing to look for is a brand / dealer who will drop ship parts directly to you. Saves a lot of time.