The fat tire bike I know best from Velotric is the Nomad 1. When I filmed it, the 4 in tires made it the more cushioned of the two Velotric bikes I tested side by side, and the 750W motor had plenty of power on snow, dirt and gravel. But it had a front fork and nothing else, no rack and no tail light. The Velotric Nomad 2X takes that idea and adds air suspension at both ends. I haven’t ridden it. Everything below comes from Velotric’s official Nomad 2X page, checked on Oct 28, 2026 and linked at the bottom.
A fat tire bike that finally has a rear shock
The headline is the suspension. Up front there’s a 120mm air fork with lockout and rebound adjustment. Out back, a DNM air shock gives the rear wheel 80mm of travel, and Velotric says you can tune its rebound and compression for your weight. Fat tires already soak up a lot, so a rear shock on top of them is aimed at riders who spend real time on rough ground: forest roads, sand, snow and the kind of rutted two-track that rattles a hardtail.
Velotric pitches it squarely at hunters, campers and anglers. There’s a Multi-Terrain Camo edition co-created with Joltbike Design House in a non-reflective matte finish, and a feature called Stealth Mode. It turns off every light, dims the display and caps your speed for quiet riding at dawn or in camp. You can only switch it on or off while stopped, and a long press of the + button brings the headlight back in an emergency.
Motor, sensors and speed classes
The motor is a 750W rear hub that peaks at 1,400W with 105 Nm of torque, a step up from the Nomad 2’s 90 Nm and well beyond the 75 Nm Velotric listed for the Nomad 1. That extra torque matters on a bike that weighs 80 lb before you add a rider or gear.
Like the Nomad 2, it has SensorSwap, so you can switch between torque sensing and cadence sensing with a long press of the M button while stopped, or in the app. Velotric says torque sensing suits changing speeds and rugged terrain, while cadence sensing feels more relaxed on long, steady rides. On top of that you get three riding modes and five assist levels, a removable trigger throttle and a 2.9 mph walk mode.
It ships as Class 2, with throttle and pedal assist to 20 mph. Velotric’s FAQ says Class 1 turns the throttle off, and Class 3 turns it off and raises assist to 28 mph. The top speed can be set from 12 to 28 mph. Check your local rules in our e-bike laws hub before you change classes.
Battery and range
The battery is a 48V 16.7Ah pack, 801.6Wh, built with Samsung or LG 21700 cells, rated IPX7 and certified to UL 2271. Velotric rates it at up to 75 miles on pedal assist and 50 miles on throttle. That pedal assist number assumes a 187 lb rider in PAS 1 Eco on flat roads, which is close to a best case. An 80 lb bike on 4 in tires, ridden off road with a load, will use more. Velotric’s FAQ also says this bigger battery works in the Nomad 2 after a firmware update, which is good news if you own a Nomad 2 and want more range. The charger is a 48V 3A unit.
Hauling and towing
The load ratings are high for a bike that isn’t sold as a cargo bike: 560 lb total, a rear rack rated for 120 lb, and what Velotric calls a 1,000 lb towing capacity. The rack is MIK HD compatible, so bags and baskets that use that mount should click on. Fenders, the rack, a kickstand and the front light all come in the box.
The towing figure is Velotric’s own claim, and the page doesn’t say what hitch or trailer it assumes, so treat it as a ceiling rather than a plan.
Brakes, tires and drivetrain
Tektro hydraulic brakes use a 203mm rotor up front and a 180mm in back, the same sizes our Nomad 2 page lists. The tires are Kenda 26 x 4.0 in with puncture resistance. One owner review on Velotric’s page says the tires have no inner liners and that tubes had already been replaced after a ride through goat heads, so if thorns are common where you ride, sealant or liners are worth budgeting for.
The drivetrain is a Shimano 8-speed with an 11-40T freewheel and a 48T chainring.
Fit and frames
There are two frames. The Step-Thru fits riders 4’11” to 5’10” and has a 450mm standover. The High-Step fits 5’10” to 6’5” and has a 780mm standover. Each comes in one size. The Step-Thru is the easier bike to get a leg over with a loaded rack, which matters more than usual here.
Nomad 2X or Nomad 2?
The Nomad 2 is $1,999 as of Oct 28, 2026, so the 2X costs $400 to $500 more. For that you get the rear air shock, an air fork in place of the Nomad 2’s 100mm hydraulic one, 105 Nm instead of 90 Nm, 75 rated miles instead of 65, a 560 lb load rating instead of 505, a 120 lb rack instead of 66 lb, and Stealth Mode. You also carry about 5 more pounds, since our Nomad 2 page lists 75 lb. If your riding is mostly pavement and packed gravel, the Nomad 2 covers it. If you’re heading off road with gear, the 2X is built for that.
How it fits with the bikes I’ve reviewed
The Nomad 1 is the Velotric fat tire bike I rode, and the 2X fixes the things I missed on it: there’s a rack and a rear light, and there’s suspension at both ends instead of just a fork. The Engwe Engine Pro is the other full-suspension fat tire bike I’ve filmed, but it’s a folder with a cadence sensor and Engwe lists 55 Nm, so it’s a different kind of bike. The Aventon Aventure 3 is the fat tire bike I rode on gravel, at 76 lb with a fork and a suspension seatpost and no rear shock. For bigger riders, my best e-bikes for heavy riders guide is the place to compare.
FAQ
Have I ridden the Nomad 2X?
No. I haven’t ridden it. I rode and filmed the Nomad 1, and this page compares the Nomad 2X with that bike using Velotric’s published specs.
What is Stealth Mode?
Velotric says it turns off all lights, dims the display and limits top speed for quiet riding, such as hunting or camping. It can only be switched while the bike is stopped, and a long press of the + button turns the headlight on in an emergency.
Does the Nomad 2X have a throttle?
Yes, a removable trigger throttle. It works in the default Class 2 setting. Velotric’s FAQ says Class 1 and Class 3 both turn it off.
Will the Nomad 2X battery fit a Nomad 2?
Velotric’s FAQ says yes, after you update the Nomad 2’s battery, display and controller firmware in the Velotric app.
Can I order one in New York City?
Not online right now. Velotric’s page says it can’t accept e-bike orders shipped to New York City addresses because of current city regulations.
Pros and cons (from the specs and sources)
Pros: air suspension front and rear on a fat tire bike; 105 Nm; 801.6Wh battery; 560 lb load rating and a 120 lb rack; switch between torque and cadence assist; 203mm front rotor; Stealth Mode for quiet riding; rack, fenders and lights included.
Cons: 80 lb; one size per frame; throttle is off in Class 1 and Class 3; range rating based on a 187 lb rider in the lowest mode; no online orders to NYC addresses; the towing rating has no conditions listed.
Who it’s for
On paper, the Nomad 2X fits bigger riders and anyone who rides fat tires on rough ground with gear: hunters, campers, anglers and people with long dirt roads. It’s also the Velotric to look at if you liked the Nomad 2 but wanted rear suspension and a stronger rack. Look elsewhere if you need to lift the bike often, ride mostly pavement, or want something that fits in a car, where the Velotric Fold 1 Plus is the Velotric to compare.
Price
As of Oct 28, 2026, the Velotric Nomad 2X was $2,399 in Sage, Fig, Obsidian and Royal Blue, and $2,499 in Multi-Terrain Camo, in both frames. Every color showed as available.
“For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills.” Psalm 50:10 (ESV)
