Hilltopper Discover LE Electric Gravel Road Bike - Hilltopper Electric Bike Company (2024)

• 1 x 7 Shimano Nexus hub and Gates Belt Drive gives you a super clean, set it and forget, low maintenance drivetrain.

• Hilltopper 36 V 350 W brushless front hub motor gives smooth, instant, and reliable power transmission with every pedal stroke.

• The 11.4Ah Samsung removable lithium battery is integrated into the down tube for better handling and a sleek design. It has a key lock for security. Battery range of 30-50+ miles depending on power setting and how much you pedal.

• 650b aluminum rim road wheels with 47c Kenda Flintridge gravel bike tires

• Tektro mechanical disc brakes w/ electric cut off

• Enjoy a boost every time you pedal. The pedal assist sensor gives you 4 levels of assist, and the twist throttle gives you the power when you need it. The LCD display controls how much power the motor adds to your pedal stroke, while also providing real time data on your speed, battery usage, and miles traveled. Elegant handlebar layout and minimalist components give the Discover a clean, sleek co*ckpit for touring and long rides while having plenty of power at your finger tips.

• The small / medium frame comfortably fits men and women 5'0 to 5'8. The large frame comfortably fits men and women 5'8 - 6'5 and over. With an adjustable saddle, and seat post the Discover easily accommodates many body sizes and riding styles.

Frequently asked questions

• E-Bikes
• Payment, Terms & Conditions
• Philanthropy & Community
• Warranty, Returns & Shipping

E-Bikes

• Download and check out the PDF to see the full assembly guide for our 2021 Discover LE (limited edition) Gravel E-bike.

  Discover LE Assembly Manual

• Download and check out the PDF to see the full assembly guide for our 2020 Discover C9 Gravel E-bike.

  Discover C9 Assembly Manual

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• Simply said, a gravel bike is a combination of a road bike (happy on smooth pavement) and a mountain bike (happy playing rough and tumble in the mud). Mellow single tracks, farm roads, gravel, crushed cobblestones, rough city streets, tarmac — whatever. A gravel bike is a machine that's capable of performing on various surfaces, while sustaining comfort.

  Gravel bikes like the Discover have 650b wheels with wider tires that run at a lower pressure, a slightly more upright posture, and thicker forks that can handle rougher roads. These small changes give a road bike like performance with more comfortable riding on un-paved roads. Gravel bikes like the Discover also have braze-ons (holes for screws) for connecting front and rear racks, and are a popular choice for road cyclist on long rides, bike messengers, urban commuting with bags or kids, bike camping, and long distance touring.

  It is important to note that a gravel bike is NOT a mountain bike and does not have shocks and cannot take jumps, or big drops. It is still a road bike and intended for on-road use. The definition of what it means to be "on-road" is just much broader then your typical road bike, giving you the freedom to explore some wild and beautiful places.

• Why are Hilltopper Bikes 1/2 the price of other e-bikes on the market? Because we sell direct to you, the customer. Our mission is to create a sustainable future, two wheels at a time and we do that by making e-bikes affordable for you. We intentionally don't sell through dealers, distributors, or retailers because that way of selling means a higher price tag for you. We build our kits and bike wheels with love and care here in Seattle and sell direct to you, so you won't see the large retail markup that would be present if you were buying from a third party. That way you're always getting the best deal on your electric bike.

• It depends on how fast you want to go, and how steep the hill.

  The 36v, 350 watt kits and bikes can go 20 mph with minimal pedaling. This is the legal limit in most of the US for e-bikes so it's enough power for most bikes. This is a great power for steeper hills, faster commutes & carrying bigger loads. It's like having two Soul Cycle instructors also pedaling for you.

  The 36v, 250 watt Sprinter kit can go 16 mph with minimal pedaling on flat ground, but they perform best as a boost to your pedaling with pedaling required on hills. Perfect if you are looking for an added boost to your ride at an affordable price. Cuts your commute time by 25%, flattens out that hill by 50% & puts a smile on your face.

  The 48v, 750 watt Summit kit can go 20 mph with minimal pedaling. This is the legal limit in most of the US for e-bikes. The motor could go faster, but it is limited at 20 mph for safety and to remain street legal in the US (unlimited it could go 30+ mph). The 750 watt motor can carry large loads up steep hills and accelerates quickly. Perfect if you are looking to cruise consistently at 20 mph over varied terrain or climb absurdly steep and long hills while hauling groceries. It's more power then you might need. But its a lot of fun and gives you the piece of mind that you can accelerate out of any sticky situation.

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• All Hilltopper electric bikes and kits have a maximum speed of 20 mph. This keeps them street legal and compliant with state laws and city ordinances in the US.

  For choosing a power system, here's what to keep in mind:

  The 36v, 350 watt kits (Horizon) can go 20 mph with minimal pedaling. This is great for steeper hills, faster commutes & carrying bigger loads.

  The 36v, 250 watt kits (Sprinter) can go 15 mph with minimal pedaling on flat ground, but they perform best as a boost to your pedaling with pedaling required on hills. Perfect if you are looking for an added boost to your ride at an affordable price. Cuts your commute time by 25%, gives a boost up hills & puts a smile on your face.

• When you buy a bicycle from Hilltopper we donate a bike in your name to a child in need here in Seattle. Your gift of a bicycle helps young people develop self-reliance, leadership, and life skills at BikeWorks.org, a community driven non-profit here in Seattle. Low-income children at Bike Works receive their donated kids bike at a family bike swap.Teens receive their donated bike as part of the Earn-a-bike program, where they learn how to build and repair bicycles, put their new skills to good use by volunteering to help others fix their bike, and earn a new bike at the end.

• • For all returns or warranty claims contact support@hilltopperbikes.com
  • 30-day money back guarantee. Returns of undamaged conversion kits may be issued full refunds less a $50.00 restocking fee. Returns of undamaged complete bikes may be issued full refunds less a $100.00 restocking fee.
  • Warranty only applies to original owner (non-transferable).
  • 1-year standard warranty on all batteries. 2-year standard warranty on all other components.
  • Warranties can be used for an exchange of a component only once.
  • Customer pays return shipping on warrantied component inspections. Please note some battery returns may require special documentation and packaging, and these instances will encounter extra fees. This is in order to correctly comply with lithium battery shipping regulations. For all return shipping we recommend using a local shipping service like FedEx office or the UPS Store.
  • If you have a quality issue with a product pleasecontact supportto help diagnose the problem. If a product does not meet our high quality standards, then we will issue you a replacement component or fix the original at no additional cost. Replacement components will only be sent after we have received your returned component and finished an inspection to determine the cause of any problems.Hill Topper Bikes is not responsible for return shipping.
  • Do-It-Yourself modifications, normal wear, and damage due to gross negligence or abuse are not covered by the warranty.

  Please contact support@HilltopperBikes.com to initiate a return.

  Return address:

  Please be sure to include a note with your items that has your name, email address, phone number, order number, and why you are returning it. Without this information, we are unable to process your return.

  Hilltopper Bikes
  Technical Support Team Attn: (Order Number)
  225 S Lucile St.
  Seattle, WA 98108
  USA

Payment, Terms & Conditions

• The easiest way to pay is by credit card on our secure website (credit card is processed by STRIPE, an encrypted credit card processor used by millions of business). For your security we do not store your credit card information, so future orders require that you enter your information again. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, China UnionPay, credit and debit cards. This is the easiest, and fastest way to pay.

  If you wish to pay by check you can place on order over the phone by calling 1 855 743 3279. Once your check is received your order will ship. This method is slower (since we need to wait for the check to arrive before shipping the order).

  You can also pay by check, credit card, or cash in person at our e-bike shop here in the Sodo neighborhood of Seattle. 920 S Holgate, #107, Seattle, WA 98134. We'd love to see you, hear your story, and show off our shop!

• Why are Hilltopper Bikes 1/2 the price of other e-bikes on the market? Because we sell direct to you, the customer. Our mission is to create a sustainable future, two wheels at a time and we do that by making e-bikes affordable for you. We intentionally don't sell through dealers, distributors, or retailers because that way of selling means a higher price tag for you. We build our kits and bike wheels with love and care here in Seattle and sell direct to you, so you won't see the large retail markup that would be present if you were buying from a third party. That way you're always getting the best deal on your electric bike.

• You read that right, free shipping* on all orders!

  (*Applies only to orders in the contiguous 48 states.)

• If you are unsatisfied for any reason with any of our products you can return it for a refund up to 30 days after purchase.

• • For new, undamaged items to be returned for refund, shipping is free plus a $50 restocking fee per kit and a $100 restocking fee per bicycle. Please contact support@hilltopperbikes.com or 1 800 805 9053 x 2 to initiate this type of return. While federal regulations prevent us from providing you with a return label, we are more than happy to reimburse you for basic UPS or FedEx ground return shipping (within the 48 contiguous states) if sent back within 30 days of receiving the item. Please contact support@hilltopperbikes.com if you’d like to initiate a return.
  • Customer pays return shipping for warrantied component inspections. Please note some battery returns may require special documentation and packaging, and these instances will encounter extra fees. This is in order to correctly comply with lithium battery shipping regulations. For all return shipping we recommend using a local shipping service like FedEx office or the UPS Store.

  Please contact support@hilltopperbikes.com to initiate a return.

  Return address:

  Please be sure to include a note with your items that has your name, email address, phone number, order number, and why you are returning it. Without this information, we are unable to process your return.

  Hilltopper Bikes
  Technical Support Team Attn: (Order Number)
  225 S Lucile St.
  Seattle, WA 98108
  USA

• We stand behind the quality of our products:

  • 30 day money back guarantee on all orders. Returns of undamaged conversion kit may be issued a full refund less a $50.00 restocking fee. Returns of undamaged electric bikes may be issued a full refund less a $100.00 restocking fee. For free basic UPS or FedEx Ground shipping (within the 48 contiguous states) on items to be returned for refund, please contact us.
  • Lifetime technical support. Reach out to support@hilltopperbikes.com for help from our team of experts.
  • 1 year extensive warranty on all bikes and conversion kits. Seewarranty & returnpolicy for details.
• • For all returns or warranty claims contact support@hilltopperbikes.com
  • 30-day money back guarantee. Returns of undamaged conversion kits may be issued full refunds less a $50.00 restocking fee. Returns of undamaged complete bikes may be issued full refunds less a $100.00 restocking fee.
  • Warranty only applies to original owner (non-transferable).
  • 1-year standard warranty on all batteries. 2-year standard warranty on all other components.
  • Warranties can be used for an exchange of a component only once.
  • Customer pays return shipping on warrantied component inspections. Please note some battery returns may require special documentation and packaging, and these instances will encounter extra fees. This is in order to correctly comply with lithium battery shipping regulations. For all return shipping we recommend using a local shipping service like FedEx office or the UPS Store.
  • If you have a quality issue with a product pleasecontact supportto help diagnose the problem. If a product does not meet our high quality standards, then we will issue you a replacement component or fix the original at no additional cost. Replacement components will only be sent after we have received your returned component and finished an inspection to determine the cause of any problems.Hill Topper Bikes is not responsible for return shipping.
  • Do-It-Yourself modifications, normal wear, and damage due to gross negligence or abuse are not covered by the warranty.

  Please contact support@HilltopperBikes.com to initiate a return.

  Return address:

  Please be sure to include a note with your items that has your name, email address, phone number, order number, and why you are returning it. Without this information, we are unable to process your return.

  Hilltopper Bikes
  Technical Support Team Attn: (Order Number)
  225 S Lucile St.
  Seattle, WA 98108
  USA

Philanthropy & Community

• When you buy a bicycle from Hilltopper we donate a bike in your name to a child in need here in Seattle. Your gift of a bicycle helps young people develop self-reliance, leadership, and life skills at BikeWorks.org, a community driven non-profit here in Seattle. Low-income children at Bike Works receive their donated kids bike at a family bike swap.Teens receive their donated bike as part of the Earn-a-bike program, where they learn how to build and repair bicycles, put their new skills to good use by volunteering to help others fix their bike, and earn a new bike at the end.

Warranty, Returns & Shipping

• Hilltopper kits are hand built in batches by our team of craftspeople, and each kit is rigorously tested before leaving our shop.

  For full kit purchases and any purchases containing a battery, please expect 7 - 14 business days for our team to build, test, and ship your kit.

  For smaller items, such as accessories or components, please expect 1 - 3 business days for our team to process and ship your items.

  For more detailed information, please check the product page of each kit for the latest updates regarding availability or email us at support@hilltopperbikes.com.

• You read that right, free shipping* on all orders!

  (*Applies only to orders in the contiguous 48 states.)

• If you are unsatisfied for any reason with any of our products you can return it for a refund up to 30 days after purchase.

• • For new, undamaged items to be returned for refund, shipping is free plus a $50 restocking fee per kit and a $100 restocking fee per bicycle. Please contact support@hilltopperbikes.com or 1 800 805 9053 x 2 to initiate this type of return. While federal regulations prevent us from providing you with a return label, we are more than happy to reimburse you for basic UPS or FedEx ground return shipping (within the 48 contiguous states) if sent back within 30 days of receiving the item. Please contact support@hilltopperbikes.com if you’d like to initiate a return.
  • Customer pays return shipping for warrantied component inspections. Please note some battery returns may require special documentation and packaging, and these instances will encounter extra fees. This is in order to correctly comply with lithium battery shipping regulations. For all return shipping we recommend using a local shipping service like FedEx office or the UPS Store.

  Please contact support@hilltopperbikes.com to initiate a return.

  Return address:

  Please be sure to include a note with your items that has your name, email address, phone number, order number, and why you are returning it. Without this information, we are unable to process your return.

  Hilltopper Bikes
  Technical Support Team Attn: (Order Number)
  225 S Lucile St.
  Seattle, WA 98108
  USA

• We stand behind the quality of our products:

  • 30 day money back guarantee on all orders. Returns of undamaged conversion kit may be issued a full refund less a $50.00 restocking fee. Returns of undamaged electric bikes may be issued a full refund less a $100.00 restocking fee. For free basic UPS or FedEx Ground shipping (within the 48 contiguous states) on items to be returned for refund, please contact us.
  • Lifetime technical support. Reach out to support@hilltopperbikes.com for help from our team of experts.
  • 1 year extensive warranty on all bikes and conversion kits. Seewarranty & returnpolicy for details.
• • For all returns or warranty claims contact support@hilltopperbikes.com
  • 30-day money back guarantee. Returns of undamaged conversion kits may be issued full refunds less a $50.00 restocking fee. Returns of undamaged complete bikes may be issued full refunds less a $100.00 restocking fee.
  • Warranty only applies to original owner (non-transferable).
  • 1-year standard warranty on all batteries. 2-year standard warranty on all other components.
  • Warranties can be used for an exchange of a component only once.
  • Customer pays return shipping on warrantied component inspections. Please note some battery returns may require special documentation and packaging, and these instances will encounter extra fees. This is in order to correctly comply with lithium battery shipping regulations. For all return shipping we recommend using a local shipping service like FedEx office or the UPS Store.
  • If you have a quality issue with a product pleasecontact supportto help diagnose the problem. If a product does not meet our high quality standards, then we will issue you a replacement component or fix the original at no additional cost. Replacement components will only be sent after we have received your returned component and finished an inspection to determine the cause of any problems.Hill Topper Bikes is not responsible for return shipping.
  • Do-It-Yourself modifications, normal wear, and damage due to gross negligence or abuse are not covered by the warranty.

  Please contact support@HilltopperBikes.com to initiate a return.

  Return address:

  Please be sure to include a note with your items that has your name, email address, phone number, order number, and why you are returning it. Without this information, we are unable to process your return.

  Hilltopper Bikes
  Technical Support Team Attn: (Order Number)
  225 S Lucile St.
  Seattle, WA 98108
  USA