Total Weight:
53.5 lbs (24.26 kg)
Battery Weight:
9 lbs (4.08 kg)
Frame Material:
Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
16 in (40.64 cm)18 in (45.72 cm)Geometry Measurements:
Small/Medium: 16" Seat Tube, 21.5" Reach, 29.5" Stand Over Height, 72" Length, Medium/Large: 18” Seat Tube, 22” Top Tube Length, 30” Stand Over Height, 73” Length
Frame Types:
High-Step
Frame Colors:
Metallic Burnt Orange with Black Accents, Metallic White with Black Accents
Frame Fork Details:
Rigid Aluminum Alloy, 11 mm Quick Release Skewer
Frame Rear Details:
11 mm Motor Axle with Bolts
Attachment Points:
Fender Bosses, Rear Rack Bosses
Gearing Details:
10
Speed 1x10 Shimano Deore, 11-36TShifter Details:
Shimano Deore Triggers on Right
Cranks:
Aluminum Alloy, 170 mm Length
Pedals:
Wellgo M195 Alloy Platform, Black
Headset:
Neco Integrated, Tapered 1-1/8"
Stem:
Aluminum Alloy, 3° Rise, 70 mm Length
Handlebar:
Aluminum Alloy, Low-Rise, 31.8 mm Diametr, 15° Rise, 26.75" Length
Brake Details:
Magura MT4 Hydraulic Disc with 180 mm Rotors, Magura MT4E Levers with Motor Inhibitor on Right
Grips:
Rubber Ergonomic with Bar Ends, Locking
Saddle:
Velo Active
Seat Post:
Aluminum Alloy
Seat Post Length:
400 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
30.4 mm
Rims:
Alexrims DP23, Double Wall, 36 Hole, Brass Eyelets and Nopples
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 14G Front 13G Rear, Black
Tire Brand:
Kenda Platynota, 27.5" x 1.95" (650 x 50B)
Wheel Sizes:
27.5 in (69.85cm)Tire Details:
30 TPI Casing, Wire Bead, 40-65 PSI
Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Accessories:
Integrated Roxim LED Headlight, Integrated Sate Lite LED Rear Light (Activates with Right Lever), Integrated LED Undercarriage Lights on Downtube and Rack Supports, Aluminum Alloy Rack with Bamboo Deck and Bungee Cords, Plastic Fenders with Mud Flaps, Paint Matched Chain Cover, Alloy Bash Guard, Adjustable Length Kickstand, USB Charging Port on Right Side of Battery and Display
Other:
Locking Removable Battery Pack, 1.6 lb 2 Amp Charger
Tom
8 years agoThanks for the great review and a great site. So far I’ve totally failed to find a source for this bike in the USA. The Smart Motion website is no help and contact through Facebook just refers me to the website.
Any information you can pass on would be much appreciated. Tom, Seattle WA.
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
8 years agoHi Tom! Sorry to hear that it has been a struggle trying to locate these new bikes, I think they are still nailing down specific dealers but they do have an outlet in Las Vegas and I just called their marketing lead Chris Head who gave me the number 702-444-7474 and said you can call him directly to get more info, place a pre-order and that he would even try for free shipping since you’ve had a bit of a hiccup getting in touch. Hope this helps and feel free to chime in again if you want me to reach out or get more info like if the number above doesn’t work.
ReplyTom
8 years agoThanks for the info Court!
Jim Hari
8 years agoHi Court, I see that this one, the Smart Motion Pacer, is only available in New Zealand, and distribution is not available in US, as far as I can see. Sometimes I have seen with your reviews that I am drooling to try these bikes and buy one but can’t because say in the Midwest, Chicago and Suburbs, there are no dealers who represent and sell them. In addition, if availability was only possible directly with the Bike Company, without any Dealers, where would warranty service be able to be done, and would the company be reliable to warrant their Bikes.
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
8 years agoHey Jim! Someone else commented about this today and I called the company, spoke with Chris Head. First off, Lectric Cycles (the company importing SmartMotion to the USA) has a good reputation and has been selling kits and converted bikes for multiple years. I got to visit their showroom in Vegas and hope to publish a video showing it soon. Second, this review was shot just before Interbike when the company was signing up dealers so it’s kind of a sneak peek but I have no doubt that we’ll see it in stores across the country sometime soon. You can call them to place pre-orders and maybe even get a free shipping deal from Chris since you’re an early bird. Note, I do not get paid if you buy one of these bikes and my feedback here is more qualitative than anything but you can call them yourself for more answers… just trying to help :)
ReplyGeorge
8 years agoThis has to be my No1 ebike to purchase as seeing and being seen in the UK in the winter months is very important but the fact that the dealers can restrict the bike to global markets is brilliant. Court would I be right in thinking if the dealer restricted the bike to our 18mph limit the motor would still have the same torque characteristics of a higher speed variant meaning it would provide the much higher output of the 500w motor giving the bike much greater hill climbing abilities over say a 350w motor? And improving the range as the bike wouldn’t assist past our lower limit? Would love if you could find out this if your in touch with the guys. Thanks bud
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
8 years agoHi George! I think quite a few little things were actually changed for the US version (that’s what the founder of SmartMotion told me). He was saying it in a proud sort of way like “our version is even better than the already good version…” but that might mean it actually has a larger motor or different firmware. I honestly can’t say for sure, I’d love to hype it up for you and be like, yeah! It’s a powerful motor but I just don’t know. On the flip side, I believe the Bosch Gen 2 mid-drive is the exact same hardware in all markets and it’s simply software that changes the max speed and power, even with the CX, so that’s an argument for the SmartMotion also being the same hardware. That’s usually the most efficient way for manufacturers to do it. Hope this helps, I’ll ask if/when I speak to Smart Motion again but you can also reach out directly, I think they usually respond pretty quickly :)
ReplyPam Ford
8 years agoHi Court, We have just bought two SmartMotion Pacers (in New Zealand). Thank you for your awesome review and giving us some tips on using it.
ReplyIf other readers want to buy and have them shipped, we would recommend the dealer we purchased from, Nigel from Evolution Cycles. Pam
Court Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
8 years agoSweet! Thanks for the tip Pam, I hope you enjoy the bikes… I was really impressed with the technology and am excited to finish reviewing the Catalyst soon ;)
ReplyTerence
8 years agoHi Court, I’m tossing up between a Smartmotion Pacer and a Juiced Crosscurrent (10.4 battery, and I would want to add fenders) . Which would you recommend? Price is one of my biggest concerns, in your opinion is it worth it to pay more for the extra accessories/functions of the Pacer. Thanks, I love the site and the reviews.
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
8 years agoHi Terence! I love how light and simple the CrossCurrent is but have a hard time overlooking the fenders, nice rack and LIGHTS on the Pacer. It’s a sweet bike with an upgrade on the zip and motor… you don’t have to pay extra for throttle mode and you get those two assist settings. I really like the bike and would be willing to pay more for it. Hope this helps.
ReplyJohn Tyler
8 years agoWhere can you buy these? Their website doesn’t seem to have a store or shipping. I’m in Ohio.
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
8 years agoHi John! Reach out to Lectric Cycles directly if you’re in the USA. Chris Head (a marketing manager at the company) chimed in on a comment above saying you can call him directly at 702-444-7474. Hope this helps! I’d love to hear how the bike works out for you if you decide to get it :)
ReplyTom
8 years agoI purchased my Smartmotion Pacer from Lectric Cycles’ website. They were responsive and helpful at every step of the process and I have no regrets. It is a wondefully powerful and well designed bike.
Lectric Cycles informed me that as the battery is a hazmat item I would need to provide a signature in person upon delivery. After much coordination with Fedex about this they delivered it 3 days early when I was out. No signature was needed.
Not having the benefit of a test ride prior to purchase, there were a couple of surprises I should mention which might help other buyers:
They are the only faults I have found after a few days riding. The Pacer is nicely balanced and feels much lighter than it’s 54lbs.
I have settled on using the torque sensor mode all the time. It takes some getting used to though because on the higher assist levels it kicks in very quickly even when applying almost no torque to the pedals. This means that when navigating a tight turn at low speed you need to lightly apply the brake or it will carry you off unexpectedly fast.
Thanks once again for a great website Court.
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
8 years agoHi Tom! Excellent updates, thanks for the heads up about your BodyFloat post being a bit shorter than the stock. I think Thudbuster sells the longer 400 mm suspension posts that could be fit into the 30.4 mm diameter with a shim adapter 27.2 to 30.4 mm here for $10. Also, as for the rattling battery interface, consider using some layers of tape to create a tighter fit and remove the plastic on plastic contact. You can get black duct tape pretty cheap online just make sure you don’t put down too many layers and accidentally lose the battery on bumpy terrain because it’s not seated all the way ;)
Reply8 years ago
Thanks, Court. I’m torn between the Smart Motion Pacer and a 2015 Emotion Nitro City EVO (I’m having a hard time discerning exactly what model it is and which of your reviews apply). The local dealer, Orbit City Bikes, has one that they’re selling at an “off-year” model price for a discount including the 2 yr battery warranty and 5 yr bike warranty.
Most important to me is Class III, a dedicated throttle, equipped for commuting (racks, fenders, lights), and enough juice to go the whole day (my commute is 13 miles round trip plus errands). I don’t expect you to make my decision for me, but it sure is difficult!
8 years ago
Loving my Pacer but I want to change the speed settings – I can get to that section but alas it’s greyed out so I can’t change. You got any tips on how I can get that done?
ReplyChris Head
8 years agoGive us a call concerning the speed settings. We have not published the speed change procedure because the bike is shipped to meet the class 3 rules. (702) 444-7474. We can talk you through the settings
ReplyTom
5 years agoI know this is an old thread, but I now use my Pacer exclusively off road and would love to get rid of the speed restrictions. Any help with this would be appreciated – Tom.
Chris Head
8 years agoIf anyone has any questions about where to purchase or trouble shooting please call us at (702) 444-7474 or email chris@lectriccycles.com We do sell consumer direct if you are not close to a dealer.
ReplyMike at Mike's E-Bikes
7 years agoIf you are in the Midwest or specifically Chicago, you can test ride them or buy one here at Mike’s E-Bikes MikesE-Bikes.com. These are great performing e-bikes, well worth the money, and if you want the suspension, the Catalyst comes with the suspension, and I have a few outfitted with the same options as a Pacer.
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
7 years agoSweet, thanks for the update about suspension Mike. I travel around quite a bit, maybe I’ll visit your shop the next time I’m in Chicago! Do you go to Interbike? Also, I have the ebike shop dealer map that you guys could join, you can learn more about it in the video here. Hope the year’s going great for you!
ReplyDanny McCullough
7 years agoI have demo ridden one of the Pacers for several hours around Minneapolis. They are incredibly capable and I found it a joy to ride.
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
7 years agoSweet! I’m excited to see the 2018 updates from SmartMotion. Appreciate your feedback about the demo ride Danny :)
ReplyStephen
6 years agoIt’s too bad Smart Motion no longer has a North American distributor.
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
6 years agoHi Stephen! I’m in touch with a gentleman who is hoping to distribute them and will definitely be aiming for some reviews if that all works out. The new stuff is really good looking and uniquely specced. Keep an eye out and your fingers crossed ;)
ReplyStephen
6 years agoThat’s great news. Thank you for the information and reply Court. It’s much appreciated! :)
Ralph
4 years agoGreetings: I just bought a used Pacer and am in need of a battery and charger. I need help location one. Any suggestions?
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
4 years agoHi Ralph! Is the bike stolen? Please check with Project 529. If you have the existing battery case, try working with FTH Power in California to repack with fresh cells. They may be able to direct you to a charging solution, or you can figure out the tip required to plug into the bike or battery along with the voltage and amp output to possibly find an aftermarket charger. Radio Shack used to sell stuff like this, but I haven’t seen many of those stores around lately. I took a closeup photo of the battery charger here so you can see the exact specifications for it when trying to find or build a new one. Good luck!
ReplyRalph
4 years agoThanks for the info… I’ve finally received a response from Smartmotion who gave the supplier information in China. Apparently they can’t ship batteries from down under.
Rob
3 years agoI bought a Smart Motion Pacer two and a half years ago. This is the second time the LCD screen has died and the second time this bike has left me stranded in the middle of the night. It’s hardly been used as it isn’t a particularly nice ride and is used as a backup. It had a full service a couple of months again which had to have the catalyst and Pacer components replaced – The bike has probably done less than 8000km.
Its complete inability to stay alive in rain makes it a pretty terrible commuter, particularly in Wellington. I also know of two other bikes in Wellington that have homemade rain covers, this isn’t just my bike. I also fashioned a homemade cover but it still failed.
I’m thinking it might be under warranty, so I’ll have look. I’m really disappointed in this and sad because I try and always buy Kiwi made. I also had to go and buy a Giant, which you can ride in any weather, as my main commuter.
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
3 years agoHey Rob! That sounds really frustrating. Here in the US, I haven’t seen SmartMotion for a while. I think they might have withdrawn from this market or even gone out of business? It sounds like you’re in New Zealand? I really liked their lights and custom designs, but the reliability challenges and rain issues are no fun. I hope you can keep it going or pass it off to a fair weather rider. Hope the Giant holds up better :)
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