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The Velotric Nomad 2X brings full suspension, fat tires, serious hauling capacity, and genuinely useful Stealth Mode into a hunting e-bike that costs considerably less than many purpose-built competitors. After riding it through sagebrush, rocks, gravel roads, and steep country, I like it enough that it will be riding in my horse trailer this hunting season.
Table of contents
- Why the Velotric Nomad 2X Makes Sense for Hunters
- Watch the Velotric Nomad 2X Work Off-Road
- 750W Power, 105 Nm Torque, and Real Hunting Range
- Full Suspension and 26×4-Inch Tires Eat Up Rough Country
- A 560-Pound Payload Makes the Nomad 2X a Serious Hauler
- Stealth Mode Gives Hunters a Legitimate Tactical Advantage
- The Nomad 2X Is More Than a Hunting E-Bike
- Controls, Hydraulic Brakes, and Everyday Comfort
- Velotric Nomad 2X Specifications for Hunters
- Velotric Nomad 2X Pros and Cons After Real Off-Road Use
- Verdict: Why the Nomad 2X Is Staying in My Horse Trailer
- Related Reads from GunsAmerica Digest
Why the Velotric Nomad 2X Makes Sense for Hunters
There are plenty of e-bikes being marketed specifically to hunters, and a lot of them cost $4,000 to $6,000+. The Velotric Nomad 2X caught my attention because it gives you many of the features I actually want for hunting, plus a few things the more expensive bikes don’t have, for considerably less money.
I’ve been riding the Nomad 2X off-road through sagebrush, rocks, gravel roads and steep country. So far, I like it enough that it will be riding in my horse trailer this hunting season.
Watch the Velotric Nomad 2X Work Off-Road
Watch the Velotric Nomad 2X in the field on YouTube.
750W Power, 105 Nm Torque, and Real Hunting Range
The Nomad 2X uses a 48-volt, 750-watt rear hub motor producing 105 Nm of torque, with Velotric listing peak output at 1,400 watts. Power comes from a removable 48V 16.7Ah battery with 801.6Wh of capacity. Velotric rates pedal-assist range at up to 75 miles and throttle range at up to 50 miles under favorable conditions.
I wouldn’t plan a backcountry hunt around getting 75 miles. Cold weather, hills, a heavy rider, hunting gear, soft ground and frequent throttle use are all going to cut into that number.
For me, even 25 or 30 real hunting miles would be a lot. That’s enough distance to scout roads, get between glassing points or cover country that would otherwise require hours of walking.
Full Suspension and 26×4-Inch Tires Eat Up Rough Country
Full suspension is one area where the Nomad 2X separates itself from many hunting bikes. It has an adjustable 120mm air fork and 80mm of rear wheel travel. Add the 26×4-inch Kenda puncture-resistant tires and you get a bike that absorbs rocks, washboard roads and smaller obstacles surprisingly well.
I rode mine straight through sagebrush and up a pretty respectable hill while wearing my normal hunting pack. I’m a big guy, and it climbed without much drama. You can help it with the pedals when needed, which makes a substantial difference on steep terrain.
The drivetrain is an eight-speed Shimano setup with an 11-40T cassette. Because this is a hub motor rather than a mid-drive, changing bicycle gears doesn’t mechanically gear down the motor. That’s one advantage some expensive mid-drive hunting bikes have. On the other hand, the Nomad has plenty of torque, and pedaling through the lower gears helps considerably when climbing.
A 560-Pound Payload Makes the Nomad 2X a Serious Hauler
Velotric rates the bike for a 560-pound total payload. The included MIK HD rear rack is rated for 120 pounds, and Velotric even claims a maximum towing capacity of 1,000 pounds.
I haven’t attempted to tow 1,000 pounds, and I wouldn’t confuse a manufacturer’s tow rating with what I’d want to drag down a steep mountain trail. Still, those numbers tell you something about how the bike was designed.
For hunters, the rack capacity is particularly useful. Packs, spotting scopes, tripods, food, clothing and pieces of an animal can all add up quickly.
Stealth Mode Gives Hunters a Legitimate Tactical Advantage
The Nomad 2X has a dedicated Stealth Mode. It dims the display, shuts off normal lighting, and reduces speed for a lower-profile ride.
I do a lot of predator hunting with thermal and night vision. Being able to move several miles down a dirt road without headlights, taillights, engine noise, or the sound of a truck can open up some interesting possibilities. The bike itself is extremely quiet.
I’ve also seen how useful an e-bike can be on an elk hunt. A friend and I once spotted a good bull at daylight after a brutal night riding horses. Instead of starting the truck and potentially blowing the elk out, he used an e-bike to silently cover a couple miles around the ridge, dumped the bike and completed the stalk on foot. It worked.
The Nomad 2X Is More Than a Hunting E-Bike
One use I didn’t initially give enough consideration to is emergency preparedness.
The Nomad 2X weighs about 80 pounds, which means I can load it by myself into a pickup, SUV or horse trailer. I already plan to carry mine when pulling horses into unfamiliar country because I can unload the bike and scout a questionable mountain road without unhooking the trailer.
It also gives me another way out if the truck breaks down.
That same capability makes sense for earthquakes, wildfires, floods, major power outages or other situations where roads are blocked or fuel becomes difficult to obtain. Keep the battery charged and you have quiet transportation capable of carrying a substantial amount of food, water or emergency equipment. There is even a USB-C port that can charge a phone or other small electronics.
For an RV, overlanding setup or rural property, that makes the Nomad considerably more useful than something I’d only pull out during hunting season.
Controls, Hydraulic Brakes, and Everyday Comfort
The bike can operate as Class 1, 2 or 3 and has an adjustable top speed between 12 and 28 mph. It also lets you choose between torque and cadence sensing and provides three riding modes with five assist levels each.
Just remember that changing the settings doesn’t automatically make the bike legal on every trail. Federal, state and local land managers can have their own e-bike rules.
Braking comes from Tektro hydraulic discs with a 203mm rotor in front and 180mm in the rear. They have worked well for me, although one other reviewer correctly pointed out that an 80-pound bike carrying a heavy rider and cargo creates a lot of mass to stop. Four-piston brakes would be a nice upgrade for hard riding with maximum loads.
My only real complaint so far is the adjustable handlebar stem. Mine was extremely tight and I couldn’t get it adjusted the way I wanted. Everything else has been straightforward, including the display and menus.
Velotric Nomad 2X Specifications for Hunters
| Model | Velotric Nomad 2X |
|---|---|
| Motor | 48-volt, 750-watt rear hub motor |
| Peak Output | 1,400 watts |
| Torque | 105 Nm |
| Battery | 48V 16.7Ah |
| Battery Capacity | 801.6Wh |
| Pedal-Assist Range | Up to 75 miles |
| Throttle Range | Up to 50 miles |
| Front Suspension | Adjustable 120mm air fork |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 80mm |
| Tires | 26×4-inch Kenda puncture-resistant tires |
| Drivetrain | Eight-speed Shimano, 11-40T cassette |
| Total Payload | 560 pounds |
| Rear Rack Capacity | 120 pounds |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 1,000 pounds |
| Adjustable Top Speed | 12 to 28 mph |
| Bike Class | Class 1, 2 or 3 |
| Front Brake Rotor | 203mm |
| Rear Brake Rotor | 180mm |
| Weight | About 80 pounds |
| Price | Around the mid-$2,000 range |
Velotric Nomad 2X Pros and Cons After Real Off-Road Use
- Pros: Full suspension, 26×4-inch fat tires, strong 105 Nm torque, substantial 560-pound payload, 120-pound rear rack, useful Stealth Mode, quiet operation, integrated lighting, and enough practical range for scouting and hunting access.
- Cons: The hub motor does not mechanically gear down through the bicycle drivetrain, four-piston brakes would be a welcome upgrade for maximum loads, and the adjustable handlebar stem on my bike was extremely tight.
Verdict: Why the Nomad 2X Is Staying in My Horse Trailer
The Velotric Nomad 2X isn’t trying to be a lightweight mountain bike. It’s an 80-pound, full-suspension fat-tire utility bike with a big battery, a substantial payload rating and enough power to move a large rider through rough country.
That’s exactly why I like it.
For around the mid-$2,000 range, I’m getting full suspension, fat tires, a 120-pound rack, integrated lights, turn signals, Stealth Mode, a 750-watt motor and enough range for the way I actually hunt.
I’ll be using mine this fall for scouting, accessing glassing locations, predator hunting and as backup transportation when I’m hauling horses. I expect I’ll find a few more uses for it along the way.
Learn more about the Velotric Nomad 2X by clicking here.
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