How to get my velotric gomad to 28mph easy. Having a hard-time getting up too 28mph. I think velotric restricted my bike for California.

Posted by Reasonable-Habit4406@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 14 comments

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Eryomama@reddit

the app knows what area you are in a wont allow you past what local laws allow, this is why I went with a fold 1 plus its still old enough to not restrict under 28 on throttle alone, I never use it like an emotto but its cool to have it be able to do that.

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Temporary-Film-7374@reddit

there are 3 legal classes:

class 1, pedal assist only up to 20

class 2, throttle up to 20

class 3, pedal assist only up to 28

if you're expecting throttle past 20, it isn't legally an ebike

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Reasonable-Habit4406@reddit (OP)

I have to go through a long road with no bike lane. Want to get off it asap

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SignificantBerry8591@reddit

Did you unlock it?

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Reasonable-Habit4406@reddit (OP)

Tried all the options on app and menu still doesn't go up to 28mph. Idk I think it the cadence option and I need to switch back to throttle

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SignificantBerry8591@reddit

So the throttle won’t go above the max mode, like boost or trail

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SignificantBerry8591@reddit

I should add I have a nomad 2x so I’m familiar with the menu

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Reasonable-Habit4406@reddit (OP)

I weigh 187. Its the app ill double check for doubts

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Reasonable-Habit4406@reddit (OP)

Yeah ill comeback after trying everyone's thoughts and testing.

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dananapatman@reddit

Pedal harder

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SSalloSS@reddit

I think you need to manually unlock in via the app. Aventon does the same

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FigNinja@reddit

According to their FAQ:

Custom Mode is an optional advanced speed setting. When enabled through the Velotric App, it allows riders—where permitted by local regulations— to unlock the throttle in Class 3 and reach speeds up to 28 mph.
Riders can still switch between Class 1 / 2 / 3 / Custom Mode anytime on the display.
Please note that due to state regulations, this option is unavailable in California, but it is supported in all other regions.

If you look at the original class definitions the federal government came up with to regulate ebikes on federal land, Class 3 is pedal assist only. Thirty-six states base their laws on these class definitions, but they aren't obligated to implement them exactly as the federal agencies have. Most states allow a kind of hybrid of classes 2 and 3 where you can have a throttle to 20MPH and still have pedal assist up to 28MPH. California explicitly does not. I thought Oregon also had that restriction, but maybe I'm mistaken on that.

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placeholder5point0@reddit

Go into the menu, and settings, and make sure you increased the speed limits.

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SignificantBerry8591@reddit

First thing you should do, it can be done on both the phone app and the menu