The Cheapest E-Trike is Much Better Than Expected! Lectric XP Trike Review
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
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Lectric did it again by making the most affordable electric trike on the market.
The Lectric Trike is an innovative electric tricycle designed by Lectric eBikes, offering a plethora of features that make it stand out in the market. With its foldable design, lowest step-over height among the Lectric family, affordability, safety enhancements, and versatile cargo capabilities, the Lectric Trike is a perfect choice for individuals with mobility and balance issues.
In this video, we unbox, setup, walkthrough, and tell you what we love and hate about the Lectric XP Trike
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I am a 74 year old Baby Boomer and have always been fairly active. I needed some way to be safely active and have some fun doing it! I've always been a bike rider, but now feel challenged to ride safely because of some balance and knee issues. My Lectric XPtrike was a gift from my husband and he even chose a seat with a back rest!
I have had my trike for almost one month now and I LOVE it! I ride mostly with no-to-low assist, but when it comes to hills, or just needing to rest the knees, the throttle is wonderful. I rode to our local post office today and was stopped by numerous people wanting information about my trike. There is nothing...NOTHING, I would change about this Lectric etrike. We folded it, put it in the back of our Odyssey, and took it on a trip last week. I love my new fun way to stay active. THANK YOU to all who had a part in making this for us seniors! (PS: The headlight is plenty brite and all I need now is a pull carriage for my little fur baby!)
Thanks for sharing your experience. I loved reading your story!
Now If Only They would make a trike for short people like me...under 5' !
@@linh8997 I am just a tad taller than you and have major issues finding bikes that I can even get on. Have you tried this or seen one in person? How much would you have to "climb" up to get on it?
I bought a liberty trike for 1500. You can be as short as 4 ft 6. so far, I am loving it. Although it is very different from a two-wheel bike and will take some time to get used to. It is also not very fast. But I am 76 now and not getting any younger
When I first saw this trike I didn't like the concept, three wheels make for very tippy rides. But once you described the target user I changed my mind and now love that they're making something inexpensive for these folks. Great job Lectric, you're the kind of company I want to support.
Agreed! This trike didn't excite me until I heard about folks like David. You'd be surprised how many seniors are interested in the XP Trike because of the quality and price point.
😂😂😂how very Nice of you To give it your stamp of approval 😂
She’s a beauty! Way to go Lectric.
Completely agree!
This could really help my dad who has been less than fully mobile since his stroke in 2012! Thanks for sharing!
Purchased my 1st trike exact same one you reviewed and I agree it does take getting used to riding. Thanks for the tip about hitting bumps straight on I was having difficulty with my driveway so this should help. Good review.
Even at that price point, Lectric managed to make it drive both rear wheels and through a differential. This is a great development for people who want or need a trike format.
PS: That’s pretty awesome Lectric gives new employees two ebikes! 👍
Couldn't agree more!
Great value for the money!!!😂
Yes simply fantastic this Company is the best ❤
Yeah at the cost of new owners. 73
You did a nice job on this one. I just bought one for my wife who has balance issues. This was very reassuring. Thank you.
BEEN SHOPING FOR ONE OF THESE FOR A FEW YEARS - after tons of research i chose this one for my grandpa and this is sooo bomb !! I test drove it and even tried to get it to tip on a turn BUT IT DIDN'T = SUPER IMPRESSIVE !! Head and shoulders above the competition !!
Thank you for the detailed review and helpful info of hitting things straight on
Thank you for the kind comment!
Thanks for the info. I just ordered one because of affordability and I want to stay mobile. You made me feel more confident about my purchase and I can unbox this on my own. 😊
Hey guys, thank you for reviewing anything and everything mobility wise that you can get your hands on. What's on deck next!?
Something it seems that everyone misses is the Lectric XP Trike is the first one with the motor in the back VS a motor in the front wheel with no weight on it that many say doesn't work very well climbing hills, or taking off from a start, you get a lot of wheel spin due to the lack of weight on the front wheel on those other brand trikes.
One of the things I love about my pevs that I have ( e-bike pedal electric and a Onewheel pint x) is just seeing how many miles you can actually put in these things. It’s fun to me to see how much miles I’ll be able to put on my bike. My work is 7 miles away so I switch off between Onewheel and bike.
I've been looking at Ebikes and Etrikes and this one quickly became my top pick just for everything it offers, especially the lights. The other Etrike at this price is the Liberty Trike and it doesn't have lights plus they charge you shipping.
While my wife's trike arrived with a bent fender, Lectric stepped up and repaired the issue and assembled the accessories that came with the trike without charge. I have the 3.0 for myself and am very pleased. I will continue to recommend and purchase their bikes. I am now waiting for them to build a trike hitch for the back of my wpick up. I was in the market for an ebike and went into test drive the 2.0, but had received noticve that they would be building a new unit. I waited for the 3.0 and was so pleased I had waited (not that there is anything wrong with the 2.0). I mentioned to the sales manager that my wife was unable to ride the 3.0 due to balance issues. The sales manager stated that one never knows what the future holds. Well with-in less than a year the trike came out and we purchased the unit. My wife absolutely loves the unit. Great job Lectric.
Love this! Thanks for sharing!
@@freshlycharged A Trike hitch would be awesome!!!
let's talk about the Lectric 45000 bike RECALL because of bad brakes
I am a 65 year old woman who tried an ebike. I am only 5'3" with short legs so even with my seat on the lowest setting, I could not touch comfortably when stopping. I fell over 3 times and said "I quit" ......but then my husband bought me a Lectric XPtrike! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! I ride around 17 - 20 miles a day and I was NEVER a bike rider! I use 5th gear and pedal the entire time I'm riding! No problem stopping. No fear of falling! I have found a whole new world of exercising! The only thing I wish for the future is more battery life. I'm sure it will come.
Buy a spare battery and switch out the batteries when you need more range. That is what I plan to do with my brother who needs this e-trike.
It's on my wish list!
I got mine the other day I’m so happy ❤😊❤😊❤
I'm new to your channel and I really like it you got some great stuff here. Hey yall from Florida.
Welcome!! Thanks for watching!
Hi yall back. Lived in Gainesville yrs ago..,gators I rooted for..these hillbillies wanted to kick my ass as gators whipped Bama. Only one w gators shirt on.... it was funny. . Girl was made to leave,,.went to apply 4 bar job.
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to orlando all time,so lost track of time..old now,,,was in Birmingham then...00 to 38. Yrs ago....
Thanks for this. I have a special needs son who has some mobility problems. And this looks like it will fit the bill.
I'm going to buy one! I was at a tire shop last week getting my motor home inspected and the Lectric bike was sitting there for sale. I talked to the owner of the shop ,he said he let the owner put it there to sale. ONLY reason he was going to sale it is that his wife broke her back hiking and could not ride it. I rode it around the parking lot and told the owner of the shop I'd be back but I procrastinated and he sold it! I've been researching it, I'm ordering one soon!
I wish they also has a passenger seat kit for sitting rearward facing.
That would be amazing!
Oooh, so far I like it. Gonna check into that. Great price.❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊
I could not understand the part about the upgrade on the seat that you added for comfort and i'm definitely interested
I find it funny i got a add for letric while watching a video about lectric. Anyway looks like i might have to get one.
I am thinking about this one, I'm an amputee but I think with this I might be able to pedal with my prosthetic on.
When did this trike come out ? Thank you 🙏🏿 ❤❤❤
Just needs drift tires and a bigger gear 👍
The light is actually pretty good. Tested at night in winter on my xp 3.0.
Thank you for this. Do you have to pedal this one to get it going or can you just go straight throttle ? Why are you against plastic fenders ? I would think they would cost less and weigh less. Also plastic won't show an occasional oops in your fenders.
How well does the front light work during the night?
Nice bike for elderly and disabled
Completely agree
These lectric guys seem great and really do a great job all around...but, I live where the roads slant purposely for drainage and any trike I've ridden feels like it's going to tip over. There's no sidewalk so you're stuck in a slanted bike lane . Any suggestions there lectric- tricans.
What can you suggest for a shotgun holder for sporting clays shooters?
Why didn't you show putting on the seat with the back support?
can it ship to Canada?
Was this before or after the Lectric RECALL of 45,000 bikes because of bad brakes?
Will this fit in the back of a truck (Ford F250) with lid?
Does any dealer in the uk stock them ?
Are there different seat sizes?
Where can I order the electric bicycle? I want to order my first x from abroad. Can you help me?
Question: what happens if you get caught in a downpour?
NICE GUYS !!!!!!
I recommend a Schwinn trike and add a Dillinger - Bafang e bike kit. $1050.00 plus tax total cost and the trike is much better looking and a much larger rear storage basket. It’s 20 + mph fast also. The Schwinn rear wheels appear to be wider for more stability just looking at the video.
Are they 20" wheels or 26" inch wheels ??
they look like 20"
Thank you for the great video review of the XP Trike. It was very helpful. I appreciate you having posted it, however, after having contacted Lectric to purchase this trike, they have informed me that some of the information in your video isn't accurate. Specifically, Lectric has informed me that the XP Trike does not come standard with the suspension seat post that is shown in your video. Also, Lectric is no longer providing the FREE Cargo package, and doesn't even include the rear cargo basket with the bike (despite what their own website states). Lectric has informed me that if I want the suspension post for the seat or the rear cargo basket, then I'd have to pay extra for them. That's disappointing considering that other customers appear to have received them at no extra cost.
All that add-on stuff was only for those who pre-ordered their XP Trikes...the regular production models now that they're sending them out to people and are able to be ordered no longer qualify for the pre-order free accessory package.
It needs a real seat for people with hip or back problems that need more support and spine stability.
My next door neighbour (84yo) bought one of these about 2 months ago. We are on third display, second controller, replaced all the cabling and second throttle. I have to say Lectric support is good (aside from slightly slow) when it comes to troubleshooting and dispatching spares, but the product is questionable at best. We are very concerned that once the warranty runs out, this bike will be expensive device to upkeep with constant breakdowns. HOpefully we can figure out off-brand replacement parts and keep it going for few years. I would strongly encourage you to consider other options. As a final note, this model was pulled off from Amazon, perhaps because of all the low reviews? Consider alternatives, save yourself frustrations.
Interesting they went with such a slow top speed. I see plenty of 20 mph top speed trikes out there, They seem less stable at those speeds when cornering and such, but seems safe on long straight paved surfaces. maybe let the user decide to unlock it at their own risk in the p settings?
Sweet! I've been looking at these waiting for some reviews. Does it have a little clown car horn?
Sold separately
Hi sir how can we purchase this xp etrike.? We're from the Philippines
We have one of these -- bought for my wife after she broke her shoulder. I have a Rad Rover 5 but the trike is a better grocery getter. We order our food online and then I pick it up with the trike. I've put 45 miles on it already and my wife hasn't even sit on it yet. :)
where can I buy it in the UK.
What height should be on Lectric Xp trike
Theses look great but can’t buy them in Australia 😢
Awesome review! I have trouble riding due to balance issues as well as arthritis in my knees. I wondered if you knew anything about the website stating that the rider must be at least 18 years of age. My younger son has autism and cannot ride a bike, and even with a regular adult trike, he has trouble peddling due to low muscle tone. He will be 18 at Christmas time, but we live in Montana, so by then he wouldn't be able to ride it for several months. When speaking with the company did you learn anything about this? Do you need some sort of license to ride it?
Montana is a very permissive state. In Montana, ebikes that have a maximum speed of 20 mph are treated like normal bikes, and they can be used anywhere that bikes are allowed. E-bikes in Montana do not require registration, licensing or insurance, and helmets are not required and there is no minimum age for riding an ebike in Montana. Basically Lectric puts the minimum age requirement so that it isn't legally responsible if a minor gets hurt when riding its bikes, but I wouldn't worry about it, because your son is allowed to ride the bike in Montana.
How do I buy one. Please let me know. Thank 😊
Who is your Minnesota Dealer? Someplace I can have my wife try one?
Where can I get this ebike?
Being disabled from a stroke a few years back, driving a car is out for me. Makes me too dizzy. I don't mind the slow speed limitation, but my biggest concern for this Trike is can this 500w trike climb a hill that is 15-20 degrees slope. I contacted Lectric but they were very vague in their answer and never told me if it could or not. That makes me very leery of this company already.
Where to buy
I want one as soon as i can afford one.
Do they have one that you can roll with you?
Nice video! It looks very nice, curious about what's the material of the bike's frame, especially the back half.
Nice. Shame not available in UK.
⚡ *A Budget trike!* 😮⚡
Yes sir!
My 62 yr old dad would’ve loved it rip
how to order
How low can the seat go.
My thing about these is how do I keep my trike from being stolen while I run into the store?
You use a bike lock or use a chain with a lock. There are chains that come for muiltiple bikes, you can use one of these to secure both back wheels.
I have the Lectric trike…ride it often. But it is a bit slow. I can’t get over 12 mph. The problem is..If I have to outrun a dog chasing me..I can’t. 15 mph would be better, 20 would be great. I wish it had a slightly faster gearing in pedal mode…and a bit more speed in the electric PAS mode. Riding around the neighborhood is good….but anything more than that is problematic. I carry mace for the dog problem….but a bit more speed available would be desirable.
You need to take it out of the “beginner” mode if you want more speed.
How much in € cif to Cyprus.
10,000 Miles a year on a Kona Kilauea..... Suntour and Shimano component tree combined with titanium parts thank you for your assessment
how does it go in sand
I purchased the Lectric XP Trike and am getting comfortable after a shaky first month, after delivery by FEDEX. I'm guessing the Fedex delivery person threw my bike out of the truck and damaged the 2-rear trike wheels and spokes. The fenders dug into the tires and the package was upside down. I'm hoping the rear wheels are NOT out of round. I took the trike out for two separate rides last week for a total of 12-miles. The Trike was ordered and paid for on 6/9/2023 and delivered on 6/23/2023. Today is 7/22/2023. The longer it takes, the less positive I am going to like my decision. On the positive side, the pedal assist is outstanding. It got me up a monster hill within my community. Coming back down the hill, my brakes also were exceptional but scary. You're sitting up high. Maybe a low riding recumbent Trike would have been a better decision...I don't know now.
We just got ours and have the same problem. They are sending us new fenders.
Liberty trike can fold also and made in USA
Price
What side is the throttle on the handle bars?
Right hand side
They should come standard with mirrors.
Unfortunately not available or legal here in the UK
No offense but there are several electric trikes for sale under $1000. Mooncools 350 model and I believe it’s Viribus, both at $999
Im sure they cut some corners somewere and I hope that that's not the battery
Or the motor build quality
I want 20mph uphill minimum max, but same price point!
I seen a nice old lady fall over on a trike a couple of weeks back, I question how safe they are for anything but the flattest path.
Are both rear wheels driven , or is one a dummy ?
Both are driven.
Rather then folded, it is better be with some suspension and belt drive. This is going to be used on paved road and in urban area rather than to put in car/truck to go on bike trails. Best if it was a recumbent. May have cost $500 extra, it would have long life and better value for money.
You folded it incorrectly. The front wheel folds inside the rear wheel even with the front basket fitted.
Front basket may be modified for small kids sitting in it...
No front suspension
Why don't you try higher wattage,like 2000,6000,10.000w.
At a practical price range and easy access to upgrade that motor 😏
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I have the Maxfoot Trike, and I love it, but it is too big to take in a car. I would love to have those emergency brakes. That's a great feature. Now I wish they would put the two wheels in front and the single wheel in back. You have to go real slow turning corners to not tip over. I need new knees, and a trike gives me mobility, plus it is loads of fun. The price on Lectric is awesome. I paid a grand more for my Trike. Both my knees have meniscus tears and arthritis. A Trike is life changing. Happy to hear Lectric made one foldable. Now a way to travel with one on the back of my Explorer would be awesome.
Is it me or do those rear wheels look really wobbly?
They aren't, it's very stable.
If you show this trike with baskets it should come with baskets. 73
An option for a 1000 watt motor or bigger would be better!
The bearings fell apart after only 225 miles. It was a very difficult process, taking weeks to return it, it sat ready to ship for a week while the bike shop waited to get paid and then it took over 2 weeks more to get our refund. They are so tipsy on anything other than a flat service that it’s hard to ride. It may be at a super friendly price and comes almost already assembled but their customer service is awful. 👎🏻
1499.00 oh just say 15 hundred. So the light is not the best. It not really a thing to ride at night. I Have a really big hill that trucks are told to use low gear on I would have to go up. I am thinking what kind of incline can this thing make it up. I know one thing to pedal a bike up it you have to be a bodybuilder.
I seen somewere that this bike has reverse assist , YES??!
No,just the forward pedal assist.
No reverse on the XP. The trike is so light you have to set the brakes when you leave it. If the wind is blowing it will roll away. Pushing it is nothing.
@deldrader5260 it's not quite that light,just under 80lbs. Parking breaks do help on a hill though. I own one and the bike is not light.
$1500? you guys are nuts. that is a $500 trike.
But no passenger option.