Velotric Packer 1
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Facts
Release Year
Brand
Charge Time
4, 6 Hours
Maximum Range
52 Miles
Top Speed
20, 25 mph
Watts
750 W
Torque
75 Nm
Volts and Amp Hours
48 V 14.4 Ah
Drive
Wheel Size
Number of Gears
Gearing Type
Weight
75 lb
Suspension
Brake Type
Frame Material
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Velotric Packer 1. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
21 reasons to buy
- The Packer has a 440lb payload capacity, with up to 176lb on the rear rack.
- A long and versatile rear rack is designed to fit passenger cushions, panniers, child seats and/or baskets.
- A tester says the Packer’s “high-performance” 750-watt motor provides “ample power and torque”.
- With 75Nm of torque, a tester describes “...effortless climbing, even on steep terrains”.
- The Packer arrives as Class 2, but is unlockable to Class 3, with a 25mph top speed.
- Even with a cadence sensor, one reviewer reports “smooth acceleration”.
- With a 26” front wheel and 20” rear wheel, speed is balanced with stability.
- The Packer’s stem offers 60° of vertical adjustment.
- A long seatpost provides a wide seat height range.
- A tester says the step-through frame is “extremely” comfortable.
- A tester reports an “insane” 34.9 miles of range from the 48V 14.4Ah battery (which is UL safety-certified).
- 2.4” front / 3.0” rear CST (puncture resistant) tires provide a cushioned ride.
- The Packer includes fenders, a double-legged kickstand, and a frame bag.
- 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, with 180mm rotors, are a powerful option for slowing large loads.
- An unbranded hydraulic suspension fork provides 80mm of city-suitable travel, ironing out urban bumps.
- A reviewer notes an “outstanding” paint job, available in Sky Blue and Indigo Gray.
- Reviewers admire the Packer’s internal cable routing and svelte battery integration.
- The Packer comes fit with an integrated headlight and tail/brakelight.
- The Packer is equipped with a Shimano 8-speed, 13-34T cassette.
- The Packer’s front wheel uses a thru-axle hub, for increased stiffness and stability.
- Embedded ‘Find My’ technology allows owners to track their missing Packer.
4 reasons not to buy
- Apple’s ‘Find My’ tracking technology does not work with Android phones.
- A tester says throttle assistance can be “a little jerky” at times.
- Testers found themselves ghost pedaling at higher speeds.
- A tester says the Packer continues to provide assistance for a moment after ceasing pedaling.
Bottom line
Velotric’s Packer 1 is a family cargo runaround. It’s thoughtfully designed with a large front wheel to maintain higher speeds and improve obstacle rollover, while a smaller rear wheel increases stability under load, by lowering riders’ center of gravity. It could serve as a car replacement, by accommodating long panniers, baskets, child seats and/or cushions (to carry up to two children). Its pulling power is praised by the pundits. Some assistance run-off is evident after ceasing pedaling, due to the use of a cadence sensor.Expert Reviews
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