Priced at $1,899, the Monarc Tracer (in Taconite Grey) is a 27.5-inch commuter/city-style e-bike. Designed to rival competitors like the Aventon Level 4 and Velotric Summit 2, it delivers a quiet ride, smooth suspension, and quick power pickup. In this ride test, the bike was outfitted for light bikepacking and put through a real-world single-battery range test.
The Accessory Setup
To optimize the Tracer for longer trips and everyday commuting, several aftermarket accessories were added:
- Cockpit Upgrades: Equipped with a bell, a phone mount, and a handlebar mirror.
- Frame Storage: A Rhinowalk down-tube bag fits against the battery compartment, holding tools, sunglasses, a water bottle, and a folding lock.
- Rear Luggage: A rear bike battery case along with waterproof Rhinowalk panniers strapped securely to the rack for expanded cargo capacity.
- Seating: Outfitted with a Zoom 31.6 mm suspension seat post. While functional, the stock saddle is noticeably firm, and upgrading to a higher-end seat post (such as a Redshift) is recommended for extended rougher rides.
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Single-Battery Range Test Results
The Monarc Tracer comes standard with dual batteries, but this test focused on draining the primary battery to evaluate single-pack endurance under real riding conditions:
- Rider & Cargo Weight: ~180 lb rider plus roughly 10 lb of gear.
- Terrain & Weather: Primarily flat paved roads and multi-use paths around Bridgeport, CT (through Beardsley Park) in 77°F weather.
- Ride Mode: The first 25 miles were ridden in PAS 3 (Explore mode), while the second half primarily utilized PAS 2 to conserve power.
Battery Drain Milestones
| Distance Traveled | Remaining Battery | Notes |
| 25 Miles | 52% (50.2V) | Completed entirely in PAS 3 (Explore). |
| 31 Miles | 40% | Dropped to PAS 2; consumed 12% over 6 miles. |
| 35 Miles | 31% | Steady cruising on paved park paths. |
| 40 Miles | 20% | Discharge accelerated in the lower voltage range. |
| 46 Miles | 5% | Test concluded before total cutoff. |
Key Takeaway
Splitting time roughly 50/50 between PAS 2 and PAS 3 yielded 46 miles down to 5% battery. For average riders, sticking strictly to PAS 2 should easily deliver 50+ miles per charge—effectively providing around 90 to 100+ miles of combined range when switching over to the second included battery.
