Velotric Discover 2 vs Aventon Pace 500.3
Posted by stp5917@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 4 comments
Title speaks all - these two are my top contenders for my first ebike at the moment. Primary use would be commuting 10-20mi (paved) each day depending on the day, occasionally loading on to light rail trains.
Test drove the Pace at a nearby dealer and enjoyed how light and "bike-like" it felt, and how relatively easy it is to pedal even without assist. However I found the motor engagement to be a bit sudden and jolty on takeoff, even on the lowest assist setting. More than 4 PAS settings would be nice as well, but overall I enjoyed how nimble the bike handled. I weigh \~155lb and found the power to be more than adequate. I've read anecdotally that many of the settings (unlocking Class 3 mode etc) are only accessible via the app - is this really the case?
Unfortunately nowhere nearby has a Disco 2 available for test drives, but it seems to have the Pace beat in terms of features and pretty much every metric except for weight. If you've ridden/purchased the Disco 2, how smooth (or not) is the PAS engagement on the lower assist settings and on takeoff? Does it feel heavy or clunky when stopped and at lower speeds? How is pedaling with no assist?
Express_Addendum_315@reddit
What did you decide? I test rode both today and liked both. The D2 was a bike I could imagine riding for hours whereas the pace is one I could see putting into my car and taking places. Decisions, decisions. What did you decide?
stp5917@reddit (OP)
Neither - couldn't track down a Disco 2 to test, ended up getting a Lectric Xpress 750, which I do enjoy although the motor is quite loud even at lower speeds. Decided I wanted a 750w motor with a relatively low weight, so opted for the lectric over the Disco because of that, but now considering trading it in or selling it for a Disco or something similar as that motor is getting annoying (guess it's a common complaint and the 500w xpress is substantially quieter).
How'd you find the engine noise on the Disco? I don't recall noticing it too much on the Pace so it probably wasn't super loud, otherwise I would've noticed as my hearing is pretty sensitive
Express_Addendum_315@reddit
I don’t recall it being loud. It was an extremely comfortable bike, albeit heavy. Tomorrow I’m going to test ride it again in the large size at another store before I make up my mind. Be a no-brainer if it were 10 lbs lighter and I could throw it easily into back of my hatchback. Looks like electric is releasing a new model in march with a rigid front fork. Maybe that’s the winner. Good luck!
stp5917@reddit (OP)
Yeah, at the time I was using bus and light rail a lot so wanted something less than 60lbs ideally for ease of taking on transit. Disco being as light as a pace or xpress would've probably sealed the deal immediately given all the features it has and throttle unlockable to 30mph. Where'd you find info about a new lectric bike?