What do you think of the XPeak? Do you want to see the other accessories as much as we do? lectricebikes.sjv.io/EKV5eW If you do want to purchase a XPeak or any Lectric model, doing so after clicking our link is a free and easy way to support us here at Ebike Escape. Thank you all in advance.
im learning about ebikes, thinking of getting 3.0 longe range or xpeak .. 3.0 longe range is 1139 a tthe moment and xpeak 1299. which you think it best for city use long range , looks and other reasons.. i like how easy the battery comes off the xpeak..
Just got the 3.0 love it, it sells it's self. My sister, sister inlaw, and ex wife want one. Customer service is unreal good. Highly recommend this company's products
Excellent review, and Lectric certainly knows how to keep the company lean and responsive. The display being able to show current or voltage is a great feature, and hydraulic brakes are a nice touch. I thought it would be full suspension, but that would add a lot to the price. A through axle is stiffer than a quick release, but easier than a solid axle, so it's really the best of both worlds. I have an RST fork that came standard on my bike, and I like the progressive lockout. Current based cadence PAS is much more natural than speed based, but if you are experiencing speed creep, Lectric needs to make a minor adjustment their PAS RPM gain structure. Is this the king of all-terrain electric bikes? Not exactly, but it is decent for occasional light off road use for the price. On a tight MBT with switchbacks and 30 to 40% grades, I don't think it would make it. Thanks for the video!
Great review, as always. I was surprised to see an 11-28 freewheel used on the XPeak - the same freewheel used on their 20" wheel models.. With the larger 26" wheel diameter this is an obvious application for much lower geared freewheel. The 11-34 Drift Maniac 7 speed freewheel has been a very popular and proven upgrade on 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0 models of Lectric ebikes. Note: Any change where you are adding teeth on low gear be sure to check chain length in the lowest gear (largest rear sprocket) to be sure your bike has a sufficiently long chain to handle the 34 tooth low gear. Test this by turning the cranks by hand, before riding the bike, lest you damage the derailleur. Technical Talk: Lectric has used a 46 tooth chainring sprocket on the XPeak Vs the 52 tooth chainring on their other 20" wheel bikes. That smaller 46 tooth chainring on the XPeak is to help make up the difference with the larger tire diameter so the bike can still climb hills. However, even with that smaller chainring, the gearing on the XPeak, out of the box on the low gear 28 tooth sprocket, is about 20% higher than the 28 tooth sprocket on the a 20" wheel Lectric 3.0 bike. So the XPeak gearing is going to be pretty high on low gear and riders may not be able to turn over the cranks to maximize the bike's hill climbing potential and to supplement the motor's power on this slightly heavier bike. So it looks like owners who are going to ride on hills are going to need a 34 tooth low gear to have any climbing effectiveness with this gearing and tire size. If you fit a 34 tooth low gear on your XPeak it is going to feel virtually identical to the gearing on a 3.0 model when the rider is on the 28 tooth sprocket. For you bike techies - A 52x28 on an 3.0 model with 20" x 3" tires is 41 gear inches and an XPeak with a 46x34 with 26"X4" tires is also 41 gear inches. www.bikecalc.com/archives/gear-inches.html Short of changing out the crank and front chainring - The only other way to get more grunt for hills would be to fit a 2.8 to 3.0 width rear tire to get a 10% lower effective gear ratio. This would drop you to 37-38 gear inches.
You can not understate how customer care is putting this brand ahead if the competition. Combined with stateside parts availability. I had a terrible experience with polarna, and when I couldn’t get ahold of them, lectric was on the phone with me talking me through the troubleshooting (i own a xp lite as for my wife) turns out my polarna motor was fried. So after month ls of emails 6 month later polarna sent me the wrong size motor. There are cheaper options for people shopping for a spec sheet, but its trash the minute something break.
@@EbikeEscape i been thinking of getting the xp 3.0 longer ranger, and now I found out this xpeak coming out next month, so im considering which one to get.. oh tho this seems more of mountain mike and xp longer ranger current seems to have more range
I've had an XP lite 2.0 for a few years now. Great bike. I do a lot of gravel trails and trails with rocks/roots and it has handled it fine, just very bouncy and the throttle control isn't very advanced. The tires are small so you have to focus. This will likely be my next upgrade.
Another great review, guys...and another great bike from Lectric!! My wife and I have XP 2.0 STs and love 'em. Mine has over 2K miles on it and, when we move to AZ next April, methinks I'm gonna get a new XPeak...which I will do via your link! Thanx again!
I was lucky enough to win a Lectric XP 2.0. I love it! So much so that I pre ordered the new XPeak as soon as it came out, last October. Well, when I first learned about it anyway. It is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow! I can’t wait. I’ve been on several other brands and talked to owners of a lot more. While the Aventon is a nice bike, I can’t see them being that much better, necessitating their higher cost.
This bike is kind of perfect for me, i have a shorter commute and i live in the mountains, plenty of trails around and at this price point when compared to using my car, it would pay for itself twice over
Thanks for the review! I get that this isn't trying to be a premium ebike so to me the price is right for what it is. An issue for me though is the way that they program the pas settings with their new PWR controller. First, having to change the pas level to 5 to achieve 20mph using the throttle would be irritating. Shouldn't be dependent on what pas level you're in if you can just give it as much throttle as you need. Crossing a road and forgetting to put it in pas 5 to throttle across faster would be an issue as well as forgetting to lower the pas back to whatever you were using before once you made it across. Making a setting to change the way the throttle works would be a good compromise. There also needs to be a better distribution of power between each pas level. In a perfect world with more pas settings (pas 6/7). Anyways that's just my thoughts and I don't expect everyone to agree.
@@tenncutt He didn't say anything about Aventon (what am I missing?) He was talking about the PAS + throttle interaction/dependency, at least how I read it. I have had a similar experience going from my Radpower (which is hardly a premium ebike either) to my wife's XP 3.0, it is annoying that the throttle output is tied to the PAS setting on the Lectric. The Lectric is more awkward (for my riding style) experience than I have with the Radpower, which I can leave in a lower PAS almost continuously (since I like getting some workout) but when I have to start from a stop at a four way intersection, I can "gun" the throttle to accelerate through it quickly (and not irritate car drivers); no need to change PAS. On the XP I had to go through the silly exercise of running PAS up a few numbers to get across the intersection, then taking it back down almost immediately as it was *way* more PAS than I wanted after achieving speed. Similar issue climbing a short but steep hill on my regular commute, on a narrow & busy road. @m0dex, if this is what you are talking about, I absolutely agree, to the point that this is the #1 reason I wouldn't buy this bike (or perhaps any Lectirc bike) for myself. I watched this review just in case they might have changed how the throttle works for this bike, but it does not sound like it, it works just the same as the XP?
@@MManv84I think he's talking about the top comment where the guy commenting about how avanton is better. As for the pas thing, I would say that is more of the controller's problem, and I noticed they use the same ones for all of their bikes, I'm guessing to keep cost down. Best thing I would do is change it out to the one like the bike you talking about. I'm not an expert on these things but I would think that would be the problem solver.
Great review and video. Thank you. THis bike seems to be the best bang for the buck by far. With your testing, how long did the battery last for you guys in terms of time and miles? Thanks!
A tiny 14ah battery on a 26x4 fat tire bike in 2024 is a complete non starter. Not sure what they were thinking. Nice fork, it will be comfortable pushing the bike home. Lectric cheaps out on batteries and sticks it to you on accessories which should be standard. Anyone who does a little due diligence will find many better choices.
So is it safe to say, this bike will get me down to the river and back for some lazy afternoon fishing, i will be on mostly paved paths? Or is the size of the battery going to be something i regret latter?
@@TonyIngram-kn2sq ignore the guy, he’s just a troll. Cause you can use this bike without peddle assist. So he clearly has no clue what he’s talking about just on the fact that if the battery dies he thinks it completely locks up.
Thank you for the detailed review of the xpeak. I’ve just bought mine, and had a question. On the battery you mentioned the led lights. Is there a lock out? Thank you. Scott
Just got a 3.0 got the deal they had going for it with the accessories they ended up mistakenly charging me for the accessories and I emailed them they got back to me in a hour gave me a refund and everything they were super cool can’t wait until it gets here and I get to ride been waiting for this moment 😂💯
I love my expidition for Doordashing and cargo deliveries in my mountain town however I would have loved it having the 400 dollar front fork as alot of my deliveries are on horrible streets and dirt roads.
This is more of XC and fire road bike. I hope people don't try to take this single tracking on the east Coast. It will be chewed up by all the rocks and roots. That said this is a good starter ebike.
I agree. In its stock form it could use some help to be able to handle some rougher trails. That eMTB testing Govea is at least a little hope that the frame and such can handle single track.
I think that is a fair statement. But it is somewhat forgetting that “Mountain” has a different meaning to everyone. Heck mountains here in Wisconsin are nothing compared to the Rockies. And even big box brands have different levels of “Mountain” bikes. Which of course don’t always look capable to everyone.
@@EbikeEscape- I'm relatively new to eBiking (less than 2 years) and do very little off-roading. What I've discovered is, like virtually every other hobby, the experienced enthusiasts LOVE to show off their advanced knowledge by dissing other people's or companies' choices. Guess it just makes 'em feel better. You guys do NOT have that attitude. You know your stuff...and convey it without snark or attitude...which this old fart (70 in Dec) appreciates!! Keep up the good work!!
I’m just getting into the E-bike market and his looks like a great intro/beginning at a decent price. Will definitely be seriously considering it and the price is reasonable.
was hoping for a lite 2.0 with maybe some front suspension and a larger battery option while staying under or around 50lb. this one doesn't really hit the mark with the tons of other options on the market already, then on top of the the Ride1UP Portola just came out the honestly looks to trump the xp3.0. (its also lighter then the 3.0 while looking better and 5 dollars cheaper)
Two years late with this model. Magic cycle original bike is better then rhis. And now there are more companies with color displays and larger batteries at this price point.
That is true. But you won’t get a certified frame, UL tested electrical system, and the ability to call a US based customer support line. If those things are not something you feel you need, then you are absolutely correct. There are better spec’d bikes for just a few hundred more.
How long is the "Bump Stop" 31.8 mm suspension seat post for XP Lite? How much is the maximum length above the top of seat post base? Looking for a better seat post than the Lectric comfort package?
Is that elite headlight mounted on the fork below the frame? I know the xp 3.0 has it that way and I think it's a major design flaw since the light shakes around a lot and snaps off. I'm sure people will be breaking these headlights like crazy
There are brighter wired headlights with more-durable metal housings and mounting brackets. Cheaper, too, though at least it is included with the bike.
Is the key only to lock the battery? Seems it should/would disable the electric drive so crooks would have to pedal away with an un electric 78 lb bike. Currently have a Lectric 2.0 with the keys hanging underneath.
The sound tires make over the sound of gears and motor windings are different. Having a couple hundred miles on the Xpedition, which has a very loud 1st generation of this motor, I am very familiar with the sounds. When we get one of the XPeaks back at home, we are going to do a side by side to show the difference in motor sound, so you can hopefully, hear the difference yourself.
I assume all the shifting done that it's using a torque sensor not a cadence sensor. A thumb throttle on an off road bouncing bike is hard to understand. I'm not a fan of the PWR controller with the PAS/throttle link. Too many negatives for me.
It's a cadence sensor. Thanks for sharing your thoughts - I was actually appreciating the thumb throttle during our off road test because it was easier to press than trying to keep a twist throttle engaged.
Depends if you need it now. Otherwise depends on your preference. Aventon has a torque sensor, color LCD, and fancy lights. The XPeak has a lot nicer fork and comes in at a much better price.
PWR is simply the name they give to the power management style. They’re not the only brand to link each PAS level to a specific amount of power delivered to the motor. That said, I much prefer it to they style which links each level to a target speed and follows an arbitrary power delivery curve to approach it. All their e-bikes, except the XPremium, have always used a cadence sensor to trigger motor assistance with pedaling.
You are correct. It does use the Lectric PWR System. It is blend of both, or as close as we think you can currently get with a Cadence sensor to achieve some of the efficiency you gain from a torque sensor.
Why would it need the fire resistant battery cover? Could it catch on fire? I would keep it inside the house which is why I'm asking. My Mom ordered me one for Christmas.
It does not "need" the fire resistant battery bag. It is just a nice precaution for transporting or to keep things contained. The Lectric XPeak is also UL certified. Which puts it among the safer bike/batteries to choose from, on the market.
@@EbikeEscape Awesome thanks! That makes me feel better hearing. I was like, "Fire?!?!" I knew there was some type of certificastion but I didn't know what it was called until now. Have a great day!
I never can find the link or the description or the link in the description. Let's computer nerd stuff and make it user friendly.If you want me to use the link I don't see it
They are definitely out there! I really like them too.. they ones that come to mind are e-bikes, yes, but not the type in this video (in case you were referring to that). I can think of like a moto style regular e-bike and e-trikes, but can’t say I’ve seen a mtb style with that seat. I really love the way Addmotor bikes look, especially with that long comfy ‘banana’ seat you’re talking about.. very good looking bikes to me 👍 check em out
@@danielfranz6560 Yes! That’s the brand that I meant to mention as well but forgot.. I’m just such a fan of the style so I love the brands that do it. I’m way too short for the Aniioki 😂 too bad, I would love to ride that A8! ❤Lol
I think what you are looking for is a Moped-Style Ebike. The downfall is the pedal position is not really adjustable. We have done quite a few of those e-bikes. Ariel rider is a great brand for those. And also coming out shortly we have a review of the EUY S4, which is a decent budget brand one.
Some of the more recent reviews mention how small this bike is. After watching the ride portion of this video it does look really small. I've seen that it has some toe overlap issues, especially with the fenders on. I was tempted at the price to give this one a try, but I think I'll pass. Too small and too short of a wheelbase for my taste.
I have seen that also. I am in the process of collection all of the fat bikes we have, and am going to test them all out, and see how common this problem is on fat tire bikes.
That is a tough choice. What is going to be your use case? Is budget a big factor for you? Are you ok with waiting until January/Febuary to get your ebike?
The RadRover is a great bike, but has not been updated in almost a year now. The Xpeak is cheaper, but completely capable. And I think at this time is better then the RadRover from a value perspective. Similar components. And like mention below, the Aventon Aventure is another great option. And is currently on sale for $1799 (bit.ly/3GGsRDU affiliate link). The only thing different with it is it has a torque sensor.
Problem is then you're looking at an ebike not geared to the masses and it will cost much more. I would have liked to see a dual battery option though.
No problems with braking huh? Well the production model has lots of problems. You guys should be more honest. Free bikes is ok. But safety trumps getting paid for favorable reviews.
Lectric bikes are...cheap. We have 3 Aventons and a Lectric XPedition. BY FAR, the Aventons are SOOOOO much better. We're selling the Lectric. They are a "juggernaut" because they are so cheap. It's a budget bike that is an easy pass for anyone wanting quality. I say skip this and go with an Aventon. JMO.
@riclevine5983 shhh he's an avanton sales person 😂, trying to out sell the competition lol! I gots a lectric and it's fine for me. He's just too fancy with the hefty price tag for bikes that do the same thing. He just got more money to burn. 😂
What do you think of the XPeak? Do you want to see the other accessories as much as we do?
lectricebikes.sjv.io/EKV5eW If you do want to purchase a XPeak or any Lectric model, doing so after clicking our link is a free and easy way to support us here at Ebike Escape. Thank you all in advance.
im learning about ebikes, thinking of getting 3.0 longe range or xpeak ..
3.0 longe range is 1139 a tthe moment and xpeak 1299.
which you think it best for city use long range , looks and other reasons..
i like how easy the battery comes off the xpeak..
Just got the 3.0 love it, it sells it's self. My sister, sister inlaw, and ex wife want one. Customer service is unreal good. Highly recommend this company's products
Love to hear that!
That bike checks a lot of boxes for me. That's the brand I'm going to buy.
Excellent review, and Lectric certainly knows how to keep the company lean and responsive. The display being able to show current or voltage is a great feature, and hydraulic brakes are a nice touch. I thought it would be full suspension, but that would add a lot to the price. A through axle is stiffer than a quick release, but easier than a solid axle, so it's really the best of both worlds. I have an RST fork that came standard on my bike, and I like the progressive lockout. Current based cadence PAS is much more natural than speed based, but if you are experiencing speed creep, Lectric needs to make a minor adjustment their PAS RPM gain structure.
Is this the king of all-terrain electric bikes? Not exactly, but it is decent for occasional light off road use for the price. On a tight MBT with switchbacks and 30 to 40% grades, I don't think it would make it. Thanks for the video!
Great review, as always. I was surprised to see an 11-28 freewheel used on the XPeak - the same freewheel used on their 20" wheel models.. With the larger 26" wheel diameter this is an obvious application for much lower geared freewheel. The 11-34 Drift Maniac 7 speed freewheel has been a very popular and proven upgrade on 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0 models of Lectric ebikes. Note: Any change where you are adding teeth on low gear be sure to check chain length in the lowest gear (largest rear sprocket) to be sure your bike has a sufficiently long chain to handle the 34 tooth low gear. Test this by turning the cranks by hand, before riding the bike, lest you damage the derailleur.
Technical Talk: Lectric has used a 46 tooth chainring sprocket on the XPeak Vs the 52 tooth chainring on their other 20" wheel bikes. That smaller 46 tooth chainring on the XPeak is to help make up the difference with the larger tire diameter so the bike can still climb hills. However, even with that smaller chainring, the gearing on the XPeak, out of the box on the low gear 28 tooth sprocket, is about 20% higher than the 28 tooth sprocket on the a 20" wheel Lectric 3.0 bike. So the XPeak gearing is going to be pretty high on low gear and riders may not be able to turn over the cranks to maximize the bike's hill climbing potential and to supplement the motor's power on this slightly heavier bike. So it looks like owners who are going to ride on hills are going to need a 34 tooth low gear to have any climbing effectiveness with this gearing and tire size. If you fit a 34 tooth low gear on your XPeak it is going to feel virtually identical to the gearing on a 3.0 model when the rider is on the 28 tooth sprocket.
For you bike techies - A 52x28 on an 3.0 model with 20" x 3" tires is 41 gear inches and an XPeak with a 46x34 with 26"X4" tires is also 41 gear inches. www.bikecalc.com/archives/gear-inches.html
Short of changing out the crank and front chainring - The only other way to get more grunt for hills would be to fit a 2.8 to 3.0 width rear tire to get a 10% lower effective gear ratio. This would drop you to 37-38 gear inches.
You can not understate how customer care is putting this brand ahead if the competition. Combined with stateside parts availability. I had a terrible experience with polarna, and when I couldn’t get ahold of them, lectric was on the phone with me talking me through the troubleshooting (i own a xp lite as for my wife) turns out my polarna motor was fried. So after month ls of emails 6 month later polarna sent me the wrong size motor. There are cheaper options for people shopping for a spec sheet, but its trash the minute something break.
Great to hear! Thanks so much for sharing.
@@EbikeEscape i been thinking of getting the xp 3.0 longer ranger, and now I found out this xpeak coming out next month, so im considering which one to get..
oh tho this seems more of mountain mike and xp longer ranger current seems to have more range
I've had an XP lite 2.0 for a few years now. Great bike. I do a lot of gravel trails and trails with rocks/roots and it has handled it fine, just very bouncy and the throttle control isn't very advanced. The tires are small so you have to focus. This will likely be my next upgrade.
Another great review, guys...and another great bike from Lectric!!
My wife and I have XP 2.0 STs and love 'em. Mine has over 2K miles on it and, when we move to AZ next April, methinks I'm gonna get a new XPeak...which I will do via your link!
Thanx again!
Thanks Ric!
I was lucky enough to win a Lectric XP 2.0. I love it! So much so that I pre ordered the new XPeak as soon as it came out, last October. Well, when I first learned about it anyway.
It is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow! I can’t wait. I’ve been on several other brands and talked to owners of a lot more. While the Aventon is a nice bike, I can’t see them being that much better, necessitating their higher cost.
This bike is kind of perfect for me, i have a shorter commute and i live in the mountains, plenty of trails around and at this price point when compared to using my car, it would pay for itself twice over
Thank you for your honest review as I am looking in to upgrading to this ebike.
You've got some time for some planning
Thanks for the review! I get that this isn't trying to be a premium ebike so to me the price is right for what it is. An issue for me though is the way that they program the pas settings with their new PWR controller. First, having to change the pas level to 5 to achieve 20mph using the throttle would be irritating. Shouldn't be dependent on what pas level you're in if you can just give it as much throttle as you need. Crossing a road and forgetting to put it in pas 5 to throttle across faster would be an issue as well as forgetting to lower the pas back to whatever you were using before once you made it across. Making a setting to change the way the throttle works would be a good compromise. There also needs to be a better distribution of power between each pas level. In a perfect world with more pas settings (pas 6/7). Anyways that's just my thoughts and I don't expect everyone to agree.
Please tell me why the Aventons are better. I have 2 Lectric XPremiums and they are flawless so far.
@@tenncutt He didn't say anything about Aventon (what am I missing?) He was talking about the PAS + throttle interaction/dependency, at least how I read it. I have had a similar experience going from my Radpower (which is hardly a premium ebike either) to my wife's XP 3.0, it is annoying that the throttle output is tied to the PAS setting on the Lectric. The Lectric is more awkward (for my riding style) experience than I have with the Radpower, which I can leave in a lower PAS almost continuously (since I like getting some workout) but when I have to start from a stop at a four way intersection, I can "gun" the throttle to accelerate through it quickly (and not irritate car drivers); no need to change PAS. On the XP I had to go through the silly exercise of running PAS up a few numbers to get across the intersection, then taking it back down almost immediately as it was *way* more PAS than I wanted after achieving speed. Similar issue climbing a short but steep hill on my regular commute, on a narrow & busy road.
@m0dex, if this is what you are talking about, I absolutely agree, to the point that this is the #1 reason I wouldn't buy this bike (or perhaps any Lectirc bike) for myself. I watched this review just in case they might have changed how the throttle works for this bike, but it does not sound like it, it works just the same as the XP?
@@MManv84I think he's talking about the top comment where the guy commenting about how avanton is better. As for the pas thing, I would say that is more of the controller's problem, and I noticed they use the same ones for all of their bikes, I'm guessing to keep cost down. Best thing I would do is change it out to the one like the bike you talking about. I'm not an expert on these things but I would think that would be the problem solver.
Great review and video. Thank you. THis bike seems to be the best bang for the buck by far. With your testing, how long did the battery last for you guys in terms of time and miles? Thanks!
4:29 Never so this. Aim the quick release forward. Always up, for safety. A branch could knock it loose if aimed forward.
Correct. We just quickly threw it back on. Needed an allen key to change the handle angle, and we didn't have the right size.
A tiny 14ah battery on a 26x4 fat tire bike in 2024 is a complete non starter. Not sure what they were thinking. Nice fork, it will be comfortable pushing the bike home. Lectric cheaps out on batteries and sticks it to you on accessories which should be standard. Anyone who does a little due diligence will find many better choices.
So is it safe to say, this bike will get me down to the river and back for some lazy afternoon fishing, i will be on mostly paved paths? Or is the size of the battery going to be something i regret latter?
@@TonyIngram-kn2sq ignore the guy, he’s just a troll. Cause you can use this bike without peddle assist. So he clearly has no clue what he’s talking about just on the fact that if the battery dies he thinks it completely locks up.
Thank you for the detailed review of the xpeak. I’ve just bought mine, and had a question. On the battery you mentioned the led lights. Is there a lock out? Thank you. Scott
This is a nice start, but I want an XPeak Premium. Mid-motor, more/better gearing or CVT/belt, dual batteries.
Sure thing.... are you willing to pay for that?
I doubt it.
Maybe learn to build your own DIY bike.
You're looking at a $2000+ ebike
@@EbikeEscape I would have to agree with it being $2000+!
Just got a 3.0 got the deal they had going for it with the accessories they ended up mistakenly charging me for the accessories and I emailed them they got back to me in a hour gave me a refund and everything they were super cool can’t wait until it gets here and I get to ride been waiting for this moment 😂💯
What GPS App are you using on your phones? I'll get my XPeak in a couple of weeks. Great Video, answer a lot of questions.
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I love my expidition for Doordashing and cargo deliveries in my mountain town however I would have loved it having the 400 dollar front fork as alot of my deliveries are on horrible streets and dirt roads.
This is more of XC and fire road bike. I hope people don't try to take this single tracking on the east Coast. It will be chewed up by all the rocks and roots. That said this is a good starter ebike.
I agree. In its stock form it could use some help to be able to handle some rougher trails. That eMTB testing Govea is at least a little hope that the frame and such can handle single track.
Yep, try riding it in British Columbia with logs in the way. Lol. It's a nice bike, but not a mountain bike.
I think that is a fair statement. But it is somewhat forgetting that “Mountain” has a different meaning to everyone. Heck mountains here in Wisconsin are nothing compared to the Rockies.
And even big box brands have different levels of “Mountain” bikes. Which of course don’t always look capable to everyone.
OK this is what I am looking for a bike for paved paths to get me to a fishing hole along the river. I will not be going motoXing with it.
@@EbikeEscape- I'm relatively new to eBiking (less than 2 years) and do very little off-roading.
What I've discovered is, like virtually every other hobby, the experienced enthusiasts LOVE to show off their advanced knowledge by dissing other people's or companies' choices. Guess it just makes 'em feel better.
You guys do NOT have that attitude. You know your stuff...and convey it without snark or attitude...which this old fart (70 in Dec) appreciates!!
Keep up the good work!!
In AZ, if your run a lower pressure your ride would have been a lot better. Also recomment the Tannus inserts which you can run flat if needed.
For sure!
I’m just getting into the E-bike market and his looks like a great intro/beginning at a decent price. Will definitely be seriously considering it and the price is reasonable.
Right on!
was hoping for a lite 2.0 with maybe some front suspension and a larger battery option while staying under or around 50lb. this one doesn't really hit the mark with the tons of other options on the market already, then on top of the the Ride1UP Portola just came out the honestly looks to trump the xp3.0. (its also lighter then the 3.0 while looking better and 5 dollars cheaper)
Two years late with this model. Magic cycle original bike is better then rhis. And now there are more companies with color displays and larger batteries at this price point.
That is true. But you won’t get a certified frame, UL tested electrical system, and the ability to call a US based customer support line.
If those things are not something you feel you need, then you are absolutely correct. There are better spec’d bikes for just a few hundred more.
What would be a better choice for path riding in a fat tire 26 inch, can you make any recommendations?
How long is the "Bump Stop" 31.8 mm suspension seat post for XP Lite? How much is the maximum length above the top of seat post base? Looking for a better seat post than the Lectric comfort package?
I really don’t like thumb throttles, but at least it’s on the right side.
It is an interesting choice. I was told this was originally spec’d due to the product people hoping for a dropper post being able to be installed.
Is that elite headlight mounted on the fork below the frame? I know the xp 3.0 has it that way and I think it's a major design flaw since the light shakes around a lot and snaps off. I'm sure people will be breaking these headlights like crazy
There are brighter wired headlights with more-durable metal housings and mounting brackets. Cheaper, too, though at least it is included with the bike.
May I ask what trails you were on? Looked like a City of Phoenix park? waiting for my bike to arrive this week
Is the key only to lock the battery? Seems it should/would disable the electric drive so crooks would have to pedal away with an un electric 78 lb bike. Currently have a Lectric 2.0 with the keys hanging underneath.
How can you hear the motor over the noise of the tires?
The sound tires make over the sound of gears and motor windings are different. Having a couple hundred miles on the Xpedition, which has a very loud 1st generation of this motor, I am very familiar with the sounds. When we get one of the XPeaks back at home, we are going to do a side by side to show the difference in motor sound, so you can hopefully, hear the difference yourself.
My wife & I have the new Aventon Adventure 2 fat tire with torque sensor’s. They are awesome!
How did you get the bike lock holder to mount on the top rail? My screws are too short because the plastic is too narrow to fit around the tube.
I think you can change those screws out for slightly longer ones on the rear rack.
Can you attach one of the child seats or orbitor to the back rack on the xpeak?
No on the Orbitor and I think Lectric's officially guidance is to not put any weight higher on the rack.
How does this compare to the RadRover? Power? Range?
all these comments but nothing about the death wobble🤔
so what is the true top speed
How fast can you pedal?
I assume all the shifting done that it's using a torque sensor not a cadence sensor. A thumb throttle on an off road bouncing bike is hard to understand. I'm not a fan of the PWR controller with the PAS/throttle link. Too many negatives for me.
It's a cadence sensor. Thanks for sharing your thoughts - I was actually appreciating the thumb throttle during our off road test because it was easier to press than trying to keep a twist throttle engaged.
Lectric Xpeke vs Velotric Nomad 1. I see you reviewed both bikes. What do you recommend out of the two?
I had issues with the Velotric fork. My vote would be the XPeak
Appreciate the quick response. XPeak it is!!@@EbikeEscape
The battery seems weak based on my research. Sheesh. I would go with this but range anxiety seems definite. Or am I wrong? 48v 14ah
14Ah is pretty average. Depends what kind of range you need but this is sufficient for a large majority of recreational riders.
Lectric Xpeak vs Aventon Aventure 2?
Which one do you suggest?
Depends if you need it now. Otherwise depends on your preference. Aventon has a torque sensor, color LCD, and fancy lights. The XPeak has a lot nicer fork and comes in at a much better price.
I thought the XPeak had the PWR system which to my understanding was a little bit of cadence and torque.
PWR is simply the name they give to the power management style. They’re not the only brand to link each PAS level to a specific amount of power delivered to the motor. That said, I much prefer it to they style which links each level to a target speed and follows an arbitrary power delivery curve to approach it.
All their e-bikes, except the XPremium, have always used a cadence sensor to trigger motor assistance with pedaling.
You are correct. It does use the Lectric PWR System.
It is blend of both, or as close as we think you can currently get with a Cadence sensor to achieve some of the efficiency you gain from a torque sensor.
Are there automatic gear shifting sensors that just adapt to your ride as needed?
Nope, not on this affordable ebike.
Why would it need the fire resistant battery cover? Could it catch on fire? I would keep it inside the house which is why I'm asking. My Mom ordered me one for Christmas.
It does not "need" the fire resistant battery bag. It is just a nice precaution for transporting or to keep things contained. The Lectric XPeak is also UL certified. Which puts it among the safer bike/batteries to choose from, on the market.
@@EbikeEscape Awesome thanks! That makes me feel better hearing. I was like, "Fire?!?!" I knew there was some type of certificastion but I didn't know what it was called until now. Have a great day!
Is the motor still quiet going up hills???
whats the weight of the bike without the battery?
What tire psi are you running while off road?
Depends, usually around 15-20 is what I like.
Nice...Where are these made?
China, like most ebikes
@@EbikeEscape oh bummer.
I never can find the link or the description or the link in the description. Let's computer nerd stuff and make it user friendly.If you want me to use the link I don't see it
I want to see an Ebike with a long seat not a bicycle seat with extra foamy cushion
like the Aniioki A8 pro max?
They are definitely out there! I really like them too.. they ones that come to mind are e-bikes, yes, but not the type in this video (in case you were referring to that). I can think of like a moto style regular e-bike and e-trikes, but can’t say I’ve seen a mtb style with that seat. I really love the way Addmotor bikes look, especially with that long comfy ‘banana’ seat you’re talking about.. very good looking bikes to me 👍 check em out
@@danielfranz6560 Yes! That’s the brand that I meant to mention as well but forgot.. I’m just such a fan of the style so I love the brands that do it. I’m way too short for the Aniioki 😂 too bad, I would love to ride that A8! ❤Lol
I think what you are looking for is a Moped-Style Ebike. The downfall is the pedal position is not really adjustable.
We have done quite a few of those e-bikes. Ariel rider is a great brand for those. And also coming out shortly we have a review of the EUY S4, which is a decent budget brand one.
Some of the more recent reviews mention how small this bike is. After watching the ride portion of this video it does look really small. I've seen that it has some toe overlap issues, especially with the fenders on. I was tempted at the price to give this one a try, but I think I'll pass. Too small and too short of a wheelbase for my taste.
I have seen that also. I am in the process of collection all of the fat bikes we have, and am going to test them all out, and see how common this problem is on fat tire bikes.
This or Rad Rover 6 Plus? Help me make my decision.
That is a tough choice. What is going to be your use case? Is budget a big factor for you? Are you ok with waiting until January/Febuary to get your ebike?
@@EbikeEscape definitely ok with waiting until Jan/Feb. Riding buffed out single track and dirt roads here in Colorado. I'd like to stay under $1800.
The RadRover is a great bike, but has not been updated in almost a year now. The Xpeak is cheaper, but completely capable. And I think at this time is better then the RadRover from a value perspective. Similar components.
And like mention below, the Aventon Aventure is another great option. And is currently on sale for $1799 (bit.ly/3GGsRDU affiliate link). The only thing different with it is it has a torque sensor.
Make a 60v version of it and id buy one.
They don't make the bikes, only review them
That is a small battery for that motor...
Can a child seat be added to the back rack?
For on road cruising?
We were told yes, but I still want to confirm with an actual Thule seat.
You can watch that step-thru frame flex in your intro... yikes
Dual Batteries, Bigger Voltage, Longer Range, then I am sold on this XPEAK but for now. It's basic.
Problem is then you're looking at an ebike not geared to the masses and it will cost much more. I would have liked to see a dual battery option though.
i prefer twists throttle.this bike is to slow.
No problems with braking huh? Well the production model has lots of problems. You guys should be more honest. Free bikes is ok. But safety trumps getting paid for favorable reviews.
Short Range for this bike do not BUY........ No Torque sensor. 20 Miles...
Lectric bikes are...cheap. We have 3 Aventons and a Lectric XPedition. BY FAR, the Aventons are SOOOOO much better. We're selling the Lectric. They are a "juggernaut" because they are so cheap. It's a budget bike that is an easy pass for anyone wanting quality. I say skip this and go with an Aventon. JMO.
Glad I went with the aventure 2. It's great this is ul certified though.
Exactly…just your opinion.
@riclevine5983 shhh he's an avanton sales person 😂, trying to out sell the competition lol! I gots a lectric and it's fine for me. He's just too fancy with the hefty price tag for bikes that do the same thing. He just got more money to burn. 😂
@@kheatshadows - More money to burn…and the need to brag about it. Yeah…we know those people well, don’t we???
@@riclevine5983 indeed 🤣
Just remember you get what you pay for… do the sums, a poor man pays twice.
ariel rider kepler is better?