Lectric XP 3 Folding Ebike Review (Pros and Cons)
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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Questions about the Lectric XP 3? Leave a comment below 😄
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I get my xp3.0 today. I can't wait. Thanks for the info.
Congrats! And you're welcome. You're going to have a ton of fun!
Just received my bike and watched your video on how to assemble and the review- it was so easy to put together! Love my bike!
That's awesome Dorie! You're going to have a ton of fun!!!
My Lectric bike just arrived today! Thanks for your helpful videos! ox🙏
Fantastic! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
We have two 3.0 e-bikes. Plenty of power and plenty of fun. Well made and well packed. Standard battery is fine if you don't do long rides. (10 or more miles)
Thanks for sharing your experience! It helps others decide what to buy!
A kid would love to have his or her parents drop them off at school on a bike in front of their friends.
😂
Great review. We just bought two of the long range versions. Makes hills enjoyable. Came with the passenger seats and some other accessories. Will probably get the cargo package for shopping. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you :) Great to hear you're happy... I love that it came with the passenger seats!
2:40 As commenter Pedro previously noted, it's "newton meters" of torque, not "nanometers".
But you can be forgiven because Lectric itself writes it wrong on their website. They write it as "55 nm" when they should say "55 Nm". "nm" (lower case) means nanometers, while "Nm" (uppercase N) means newton meters. 😊
My thanks to you and Pedro for setting me straight! Capital letters do make a difference!
You need to change those tires and you'll not be liking that slime as you thought you did.
What is your experience with the Slime?
I complained for months about the brakes and the poor quality components on my Lectric XP 3.0 and everyone gave me such a hard time. It was obvious that early reviewers were either A. Purposefully ignoring these shortcomings or B. Given test models with different components. Today I received an email from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission asking me to stop using my XP 3.0 immediately because of the risk of failure/wrecks. 🤷🏻♂️😏
Hey George. Lectric has been offering free hydraulic brakes to all owners of the XP 3.0 for months now. Make sure to look them up and get your free kit. The XP 3.0 is now only sold with upgraded hydraulic brakes. As I understand it, they just now voluntarily recalled the bikes... so hopefully everyone will know shortly about this brake upgrade!
I've had poor luck with our two XP 3.0s as well as Lectric CS. The mechanical brakes are horrible (known issue). They supposedly notified XP 3.0 owners offering free hydraulic upgrade kits. We were never notified about the offer. Unfortunately, Lectric is no longer honoring this offer. The mechanical brakes (even the ones sent via a recall) are still horrible - and unsafe. I tried a few days ago and they refused to make good on this even though my wife and I bought 2 XP 3.0s in January - obviously AFTER the company was in the process of re-designing the brakes to hydraulic - yet still no help. Lectric customer service was not at all helpful...sorry we bought Lectric brand.
Sorry to hear this and that you missed the hydraulic upgrade... they voluntarily recalled the original brakes and are only selling XP 3 with the hydraulic brakes now, which, I agree are superior. Perhaps try Lectric again... maybe you'll have more luck with a different Lectric service rep. Alternatively, for the sake of safety, ask a local bike shop to install hydraulic brakes. I'd hope you can get two bikes done for around $100. Best wishes 😄
Correction, it's not nano meters it''s Newton meters of torque.
Yes, you are correct! Thank you!!!
Does it have a removable battery
Yes, it's inside the folding frame and accessed when it folds :)
Excellent job on this review. Just subscribed to your channel.
Thanks so much... I really appreciate you leaving a kind comment and subscribing!
I am of female of average height but overweight and just tried out two Aventon's (the Level2 and the Sinch) and felt very cramped and unstable on both these ebikes. It felt like I was riding a tricycle when I was 5 yrs old, where I was very close to the handlebars and could not fully extend my legs when pedaling but when I raised the seat to give my legs more room to pedal, I could barely touch the ground. The measurement from the center of the handlebar to the tip of the seat was 18 to 19 inches on these bikes, while my Electra Townie pedal bike 22 inches between the tip of the seat and the center of the handlebar. It there a lot of space between the handlebar and seat on the XP 3?
My experience on the Lectric (being 5'1") is that there was definitely more room between the seat and the handlebars than many other upright bikes (as I had to stretch a bit further). Check out the "size guide" here for exact measurements: lectricebikes.sjv.io/b3nY1g
Also, consider that you don't really need to touch the ground when seated... this simply gives us more comfort initially. So, perhaps you don't need to lower the seat as much as you think you do? :)
It’s 99% assembled, if you call taking off cardboard and foam protection, assembly?
Yes, incredibly easy to "assemble"!
Lower the price on these there only worth $700.00 ❤❤❤ more people would buy them 😊😊😊
Hey William! Check out the Lite version if you haven't- lectricebikes.sjv.io/LPQdno
I have one and I love it. Best bang for the buck🙃
Definitely!
Which bike did you like better the 3.0 or portola?
The Portola ( go.ride1up.com/SH5A ) has a 750W motor, is a little more compact, and weighs 5 lbs less (this is my pick)... but the XP ( lectricebikes.sjv.io/b3nY1g ) has more goodies that come with it like a giant seat and suspension seatpost. :)
I’m going to add one thing if I may. The customer service is very very good 👍. Thank you for your review.
You're welcome and I'm super happy to hear that you've had a great experience with customer service!
She's swerving all over the place. i love it
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I just got my 3.0 and it did not come with a suspension bar or seat that you demonstrated. Kickstand is wimpy, and the headlight is almost a waste of time to have. I want to upgrade that. Looking forward to getting it on the road.
Oh bummer... I see they've removed their free bundle offers on their website. The "passenger package" with the set, etc. has always been an additional price. May be worth it if you have someone to ride with you often. I hope you have a ton of fun riding!
Consider the heybike Ranger for 2 or 3 hundred dollars more. Better brakes, no spokes.
There are a lot of options if you have the budget... and want to spend more 😀
Excellent review!
Thank you very much!😊
The step over is good for riders 6'5" the step through is 6'3". I'm 6 '3" and I fit good on my wife's 3.0 step through. I got the step over. Only problem so far is the brakes are squeaking but getting better. Get the 14 amp batt for the xp as a option. Party on Wayne, party on Garth. Shaaawing. 😂
Great info to have! Thanks for sharing! I always recommend a brake tune-up when you first get your bike. They can be a bit finicky! Party on 🎉
Thought about getting a lite. Im a lifelong cyclist, and these are hard to pedal. One year, and over 700 miles of experience, i dont like fat tire folders. It could fold up when riding. I'm worried people are having so many problems with them now.
A lite should be pretty easy to get around on as well as be easier to fold and transport. I do think you need to ensure that the folding latch is closed securely but I don't know of anyone having had their bike fold up on them.
Brake screeching sound is annoying.
That would be annoying! Sounds like you need an adjustment (manufacturers typically recommend a brake adjustment after the bike is assembled).
The holiday bundle with the big seat and suspension seat post, headlight etc. sold me!
Yep, that's a great deal!
Hey there! I recently came across a new project called freebeat Morph 2-in-1 eBike and it seems pretty impressive. The outstanding features of this e-bike include a brushless 750W motor with 80Nm torque, top speed of 20mph, and 80mm front suspension for a smooth ride in any terrain. Plus, it's IPX5 Waterproof, so you can ride in any weather conditions. What caught my attention is its unique dual mode that allows indoor charging! It's definitely a game-changer. Can't wait to see more about it! Keep up the great work, freebeat!
Looks like a good ebike for the price. There's not a lot cheaper and that has the features and extras.
Good value for the price, especially with all of the extras
My wife wanted the XP Lite, it arrives tomorrow 🤙🏽
That’s a perfect option… nice to handle thanks to its low weight.
Love to hear if it's good, or not. I'm considering one, thanks.
@@Mark-qv4bn - She loves it, I’m enjoying riding it as well and considering getting the 3.0?
For the casual, occasional rider, is the lite a better choice than the XP?
It's a really good option. If you want something much lighter, don't care about having less power overall, and don't need to go as fast, it may be perfect!
The XP Lite is the better choice if 1. You are on the shorter side and lighter side (under 5’4” tall less than 175lbs) 2. Don’t need to go too far (ie. occasional leisure rider who rides less than 10 miles most often) 3. Drive mostly on flat paved city roads (no off road and not too many hills). 4. Don’t care about going too fast (ie. 20 mph is enough)
PS. The 3.0 is the better value. If you decide to get the 3.0 get the bigger battery and suspension seat post and upgrade the seat. If you get the XP Lite get the suspension seat post and upgrade the seat.
PPS. I am 5 ‘3” tall and weigh 150 lbs. I own the Lectric XP 2.0 and a Jetson Bolt Pro. I like them both equally. I ride the 2.0 when I need to go someplace or need to carry stuff. I use the Jetson on leisure rides around the neighbourhood. The advantage with the Jetson is you can take and ride it anywhere ie. on public transit (ie. subways), on elevators, and ride without issue on sidewalks.
I love everything about the 3.0 except the reinforced back rack; is there anyway to keep all mech. updates but without the strong rack? I love the foldability, the 20x3. I'm a senior who wants to sneek the bike in the bus.
Thanks for your thoughts! You’d prefer not to have a rack at all… so it’s easier to fold and carry? That would make it easier, however some people love having an integrated rack. We’ll have to wait and see what Lectric decides for the next version!
At first I wasn't used to how fast it goes on mine. And I found the instructions confusing.
Yes, the fast takeoff is something to get used to! Make sure to ask Lectric support for help if you need it!
Great review. Thanks! Really want one
Thanks so much and I hope you get one! 😁
I have two 3.0s and haven't had any problems.
Good to hear!!!
Great review, 👍 just ordered mine, thanks
Congrats! You're going to have a ton of fun!
Great info, thank you, you two are good
Thanks Captain!😊
Where can I buy this bike
You can get it with my link Arthur: lectricebikes.sjv.io/b3nY1g Thank you!
What is the distance from the ground to the step through?
The standover height is 18.5”… that’s the same as how high you’ll have to raise your leg to step thru!
Thanks for the video. I'm interested in the XP 3.0 Step-Through and I know the pedals are lower than the Step-Over. Have you had any issues with the pedal scrapping the ground on turns? If so, does it make you lose control of the bike?
You're welcome! I haven't had any issues with the pedal scraping the ground. It's more of an issue to turn the pedal up a bit when rolling the bike up through a doorway into the house :). I certainly haven't had any issues with losing control of the bike.
@@ebikingtoday Thanks for your quick response. It helps with my decision.
@@grumpykat2909 Happy to help!
We bought two and have scraped the pedals a couple of times. Just keep the pedals flat during sharp turns and use the throttle if you need some power. My only gripe.
Yet be warned there are def quality control issues. Currently I have Lectric sending me a replacement bike . You do the math
Good to hear they're sending a replacement!
Agree -- Lectric's quality control could use an upgrade. I understand that they're pushing hard to keep their prices low, but they may be overdoing it and cutting corners a bit too much.
Please review new Lectric XP Trike
I'd like to! Trikes are definitely getting noticed!
Looks like great bang for the buck
It really is!👍
Do these bike perform good in the cold ?
Like any e-bike, it can handle the cold but shouldn't be left out or stored in freezing temps. And always bring the battery inside after a ride! I don't have any personal experience riding in very cold, weather but you can check the online bike forums 🙂
@@ebikingtoday thanks for your help it was greatly appreciated
@@WatchDisShit140 You bet!
I've had over 2 dozen quality issues and terrible service experiences and mistakes with lectric across the 2.0, 3.0 and premium, ive probably sent over 100 emails and had 20 calls. I have the 2.0 and had so many issues, and figured it was just my luck and so got the 3.0 and premium on black friday deals. Big mistake, I would avoid at all costs. I clearly had bad luck but having it on 3 bikes is really annoying. Sucks because the price is good but you get what you pay for and i think they have grown too fast and quality control has dropped off.
Sorry to hear that... you've definitely been unlucky! I haven't heard of others having these issues but it's certainly possible that they got in over their heads with Black Friday and all their new releases. I hope you're getting things worked out!
We have a Lite, a 2.0, and a 3.0, all bought at different times….ZERO issues on any of them. We love them and use them a lot. Probably get the Expedition next.
OK you had issues... What issues? Not specifying any of your issues kind of has no credibility.
@@dustoff499 lol, ok. I only need to explain things in detail to their customer service. Not enough time or space for a novel on this site. Your comment is pathetic and reeks of fanboy or employee. I wouldnt waste my time ripping this company if i had no problems. Please tell us why you think no electric has never had problems with their bikes, if you dont you lack credibility, or you could spend 5 minutes on the facebook site and see the hundreds of people like me with similar issues, they have gone downhill the last 2 years.
I haven’t had any issues with mine. Sorry to hear you have
Very nice review 👌
Thanks!
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So would you buy it again?
I'd say "third times a charm", but apparently it wasn't for you. So, you might want to look into something higher-quality (Ride1Up has great value for the price).
1:25 & 8:22 That's a step-through
Ha! Good catch!
@@ebikingtoday
I've been looking at em since they launched.... still haven't purchased an ebike yet..... don't know if I can til I can test ride one first.
One thing you might have missed on the cons is key placement.....do alot of ebikes require the key to be inserted while riding?
@@markb6295 Yes, it's a big decision! The key placement can be a con if you need to remove the battery after each ride (such as when it's cold and should be brought indoors). It hasn't been an issue for me, as I charge the battery on the bike... and I don't even notice that there's a key stuck in the bottom anymore. But if you have to get down on the ground just to put the key back in on a regular basis, that would be pretty annoying!
Jeez girl, you didn't mention the *WORST* thing about this bike !! The key location is a *JOKE* !! It ruins the whole experience of going for a ride. And I live in Vermont and I *HAVE* to remove the battery every time because of the temperature.
Ughhhh, yes, that key is a big concern for those of you living in the cold and snow (sorry, Californian here). If you have to remove the battery to keep it warm every time you ride, I'm sure that's incredibly annoying! For others, the key can just stay in the locked position and the battery can be charged without removing it from the frame. I really hope Lectric will move the key on the next version.
So they’re aren’t really any cons 😂
Most of the cons I discussed are to be expected in a lower priced ebike... and, overall, the Lextric XP is a great value for the low price :)
I would say the three biggest cons are. 1 The mechanical disc brakes. All ebikes should have Hydraulic disc brakes. That was the second thing I changed. The first thing was the twist throttle. Not only is it hard on your wrist on long rides. It puts your hand out of place for the rear brake leveler and sifter. I put a left hand thumb throttle on mine. Then there is the pain in the butt key placement. A pain but not a deal beaker. I still would say it is a good deal for what you get. As long as there are not a lot of hills where you ride with those brakes. They should have charged $50 more and put Hydraulic disc on it. You could change them yourself for around $100 or take it to a shop for about $200.
@TexasHighDef Yes, hydraulic brakes are better but I wouldn't expect them for this price... and they seem to sell a lot at this price. They're probably worried they'd lose customers if they went over $1000 😄
@@ebikingtoday Yes I know they are/were trying to keep them under a thousand. They should of had Hydraulics's as a option. I would of paid a little more for them. Rad is in a big wrongful death law suite because of mechanical disc brakes on their ebikes.
@@TexasHighDef You're right, it'd be a good idea for Lectric to have an upgrade option...especially considering what's going on with Rad. I have noticed a few lower-priced ebikes offering hydraulic brakes now, which wasn't the case previously. I hope more do as well!
Not a unbias review if you were given the bike.
I give an honest, independent review. These are my opinions based on my experience. I don't make any promises to say nice things. Take it as you will 😄
@@ebikingtoday IMO it's okay to be given a bike to review but the reviewer should state clearly if the manufacturer wants any control over the content of a video or needs to pre-approve it. It seems that Lectric doesn't demand approval of reviews. A bad company, for example, is Thrunite (flashlights). They were well known for demanding to pre-approve reviews, so now many honest youtubers won't review them at all, even if they like the product.
I’m beginning to think these early review videos are all fake. I’ve had my 2 Lectric XP 3.0 bikes for 2 weeks. I purchased the long range models, but I barely even got 18 miles out of the battery. I have two other electric bikes that are rated at much lower mileage whose battery last longer. In addition to that, the components are really cheap. The brakes squeak so loud that I’m going to have to replace them if I keep it. These lights are also very cheesy. I need to be replaced. They’re supposed to be the upgraded versions. I cannot imagine. They are four times brighter than anything except for a candle. Really disappointed with these bikes after being so excited about the hype on UA-cam.
Sorry to hear that you've had some problems George. Clearly, something is not right about the battery. Make sure the charger and wall outlet you're using are working properly. Next, you should definitely talk to Lectric support. My "non" long-range battery can go way farther than that! Generally, manufacturers recommend brake adjustments once you receive the ebike... they can get moved around during shipping and assembly. Hope you get it worked out... here's a support link: help.lectricebikes.com/
You can improve your range by losing 100 lbs and pedalling more often in PAS 1 or 2.
@@doh3541 True that overall payload affects range for sure... but it won't account for a dud battery.
It's $999.00!!!!!!!!!!
$999 means that should not have the kind of problems that this guy is having
Can you roll the tires when folded so u dont have to lift and just push?
Yes, somewhat. Put the bike in wheels first and you can roll it a bit😀