Support Ebike Escape when purchasing from Lectric: lectricebikes.sjv.io/dox4Oq (affiliate link) *correction* The motor is 500 watt nominal (peak is still 1092 watts)
April 13, 2023. I have not forgotten you. I want to buy a trike , but I am waiting for the money to arrive. I had a deprived childhood because I could not ride a bike (no balance). There were no tricycles larger than toddler size. I am now 75 years old. Now I can have my bike, although with three wheels and an electric motor. Thank you for providing it. Elin Larson.
In December and January, I bought two XP 3.0's. One for my wife. After further review, I ordered this trike yesterday. She hasn't ridden a bicycle in over fifty years and that had a coaster brake. That fact made me consider the Rad, but the price and front wheel motor told me to stick with Lectric. Your review made the choice easy, and I did use your link.
I'm a 69 year old gentleman who is very overweight and in a couple of months, I was thinking about buying a XP Step Thru 3.0. But now I am completely in love, like a little puppy, with this trike! I have mobility issues so this will be even better than the 3.0 because the threshold to swing my leg over is even lower than the 2.0 or 3.0 Step Thru's. I'm going to save a little more and give myself the gift of buying this wonderful and beautiful Lectric Trike. Lectric is doing fantastic! Thank you people. Love it!!!
This review has made my day! Thank you! My search is over, this is the trike for me. I am a disabled artist, and have been trying to find a transportation solution to get out on my own to paint. Perfect - hydraulic brakes, rear differential, very nice price!
You all are by far the BEST ebike review channel on UA-cam. I'm in the market for a etrike. I think I am representative of the target market for this trike: a little older, a little larger, not as fit as I used to be, but want to get out and enjoy my walk and ride friendly community. When I was younger, I used to be a pretty into mountain biking and always wanted the latest innovation, and thus additional cost (last two bikes were a Cannondale Raven first gen with carbon fiber frame and aluminum spine, and a Cannondale Raven 2nd gen with thermoplastic frame with magnesium spine. My point being that the price point for this Lectric XP Trike is about the same as what I paid for just one of these Cannondale's back in the late 90's. Considering the specs, to me, this is a bargain. If the Mrs. gives me the go, will definitely go through your link😉 Keep up the great content!.
Many loyal customers have been waiting for this reliable brand to come out with this product. Lectric reliability and well thought out design will make this trike another success for the brand. Congrats
❤ I searched and searched and searched for days. And then I found Lectric Trike, It will be my car 🚗.. I totaled my car in January .I can't afford another car and I can't afford the insurance because the accident was my fault. So now I will have wheels..and my dogs can roll down the road with me 😊
Thank you for the review. I’ve been a RAD owner for years. Recently diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis, and on blood thinners I canNot risk a fall. I’ve missed riding my bike while living in a warm climate this winter. I just have to get over my pride, this trike might just do the trick! Thanks!
This is what I'm talking about 3 times better then the red trike and $1,000 cheaper can't wait to get mine awesome review as always keep up the good work guys
I was getting ready to buy a comparable electric trike for $3,000.00. I am glad I saw your video before I bought the unit I was looking to buy. I love the fact that I can buy extra batteries also. I plan on buying 3 extra batteries which will give me a fantastic range and still pay less for the unit I almost purchesed. Thanks for the review. It was well done Ebike Escape!
@@EbikeEscape I am handicapped and I live out in the county. I go to many doctor's appointments and I need to make sure I never run out of power. By the way, the state line is only 20 minutes from my home. I'm looking forward to buying the Lectric trike. As far as I am concernred you saved me a lot of money and I got more and payed less for it.
I understand, as I bought one extra battery along with an extra charger. My daily runs will use about 1.5 batteries dependant on charge levels and PAS. But having two chargers going, will be ideal, rather than having to Wait 12 hours for two batteries to charge up.
Just received and tried my Trike yesterday after hubby checked all safety issues. Definitely a learning curve next to my 2 wheel ebike. The quick turning is a learning curve for me. Practice in learning mode. I fell 3 times on the bike. At 75 it is hard to accept I have some balance and reaction issues. The reach is much better and the step through much easier for me. I am excited to use and learn with the help of my husband. First purchase accessory is the eyeglass mirror for us both as he is guarding and coaching me. Next Helmet!
Great to see Lectric compete in trikes. Love the competition, especially for price. I’m a bit leery of the tipping on two wheels when turning though. I hope that can be stabilized. I would imagine many people that would buy these would be elderly or those with mobility issues.
I haven't rode one of these yet, but have watched other trike brands/models being ridden in other UA-cam videos. It appears this tipping on two rear wheels is a concern with trikes in general. I've seen videos that explain how to ride trikes when turning and they demonstrate how to avoid or greatly minimize the likelihood of such tipping up on two wheels. Mainly, the strategy I've seen is to lean into the turn, not opposite the turn, and to slow down enough before starting the turn. Probably practice under various conditions will help the rider determine what slower speeds will work best while turning. Good luck on your search for a sufficiently stable electric trike.
Trikes do not tip over half as easily as people think. All you need to do is put most of your weight on the inside pedal as you turn. You don't want to make tight right angle turns, but you don't do that on a two wheeled either. Think about how low to the ground your pedals are. Imagine putting 100 or 150 pounds of weight that low to the ground on the inside of a turn by half standing on the pedal. This lowers the center of gravity drastically.
Very interesting and well thought out, I'm ordering one for my 72 year old wife whose hip issue does not allow her to pedal very much if at all. While I'm at it, I ordered a XP 3.0 for myself so that we can ride together.😃
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊I got my bike on Wednesday June 14 ,2023 and tonight I finished taking my first ride so far so good,I’m so so so happy, I can’t wait to go shopping and then I got to figure out how to install my basket , thank you Lectric trike
Thank you for doing these reviews!! I just bought an xp trike for my mom. She loves riding bikes but has aged out of the two wheeler. She was just reminiscing how much she missed going for a ride. The Trike will be a surprise and one that she’ll no doubt really be excited about.
Everytime I think that I am going to cancel my pre-order I watch a video on the trike. I can't wait to get it. Being disabled and on the heavy side I need to get out and about and get some exercise. This is the perfect bike for people who are disabled. I got the upgraded seat and with the pre-order as you stated I will get the cargo holders. I'm moving to the Philippines in June and I will be shipping this baby to my new home. Thanks for the video
I pre-ordered two. For me and my wife, who can not ride a two-wheeler. I thought I would feel uncomfortable riding one of these, but after seeing this, I look forward to riding with my wife and picnicking in the park. Thanks
This is nice looking package. Forget what this guys says about this being a "mobility" device, like wheelchair. Trikes are fun for anyone. If you live in a neighborhood situation where you might consider having a golf cart, and trike is an alternative. Most adult trikes are one wheel drive and the motor is usually on the front wheel, so this has some very substantial advantages. Trikes are much more stable than most people who have never used one will assume. My wife and I both ride electric trikes - we've got several two wheel bikes and three electric trikes. Electric trikes are lots of fun and make a great neighborhood vehicle for hauling groceries, art supplies, camera equipment, swimming pool gear like towels and beverages, etc. IF you want to corner at higher speeds, you just put your weight on the pedal to the inside of the turn. If you think about it, once you've put a lot of weight that low to the ground, the trike has a pretty low center of gravity. However, probably 3 out of 4 people who get on a trike for the first time experience a lot of anxiety. The more accustomed you are to bicycling, the more likely it is you might be afraid to make a turn without being able to bank or lean into the turn. On a trike, you just shift your weight on the seat for slow turns and support your weight on the inside pedal instead of the seat when you are making faster turns.
Great review. We are proud owners of 2 lectric 2.0’s , but my wife has some issues with stability with 2 wheels. I think this will be the icing on the cake for her to be comfortable riding with me by purchasing the etrike for improved riding comfort and confidence. Thanks you guys for great information. Dave
I am looking at getting one of these tracks, I lost my leg in March and want to get out and be in the great outdoors again.I will use this to shoot archery, already have ideas for carrying my bow and quiver
I’m stoked!! Wish it had been around a couple years earlier! I spent about that much on a pedal trike just to find that model couldn’t handle a motor, bought a two wheel ebike and got forced into a curb by a city bus and now I can’t ride at all!! This bike at the price point gives me hope again!! Really cool high quality equipment, and I really love the rear drive and differential!! The lack of that is what turned me off on the pedal trike I had bought
I absolutely love my xp 2.0 i have almost 7000 miles on it, no problems really i have a few upgrades and an extra battery and it's been such ba good bike. Looked like this trike should be just fine especially for older people and just to have as a small utility ev it's good job lectric
Thank you so much for this review! We have been searching for an affordable three wheel electric bike and this is wonderful! Looking forward to your episode on the final product!
I think this is amazing. Good on Lectric for designing a well Engineered and safe affordable etrike. I think it is unbeatable. Thank you for such a informative indepth review.
Great video. I'm vision impaired, so am no longer driving. I need something to get around locally, but still have the range if I wanted to go out further without exhausting me. I was nervous about getting anything that goes too fast since I need to watch out for what's in front of me. I went from not knowing if I wanted to get any type of ebike, to placing an order for this trike mostly on the strength of this review alone.
As long as the Trike rider slows down to 6 mph or less when making sharp turns, no problems. I purchased a helmet with a back red flasher and a white flasher for the front of the helmet. I bought signal lights and an extra bright light for the front handlebar. I purchased a high Vis waterproof coat. A 6’ high high vis flag. Also a high vis vest for the warmer days. The helmet I got is not a full face one (which it should be). But I did get the safest absorbing helmet likely on the market. I got specialized gloves protecting the palms and knuckles. They are full gloves trying to prevent the “FOOSH” (fully opened outstretched hand) injuries. I will not over ride the coding to make the Trike go past 14 mph. Lastly, I’ll carry a good first aid kit and cell phone in case of accidental injuries. I looked at countless You Tube videos on the Lectric XP Trike and decided on its purchase. I’m a retired paramedical college professor and have seen many traumatic injuries in the field. There is certainly risk to riding the Trike, but following Lectric’s recommendations, risks are minimal to my 70 year old body. Yes, time will tell and I’m looking forward to my Trike arriving this May.
Have had my trike about a month now. Learning a little at a time about this awesum machine. At 65 years old riding and learning to adjust from a 2 wheel bike is a definite difference. The Electric people have done their homework well. Seriously considering a purchase of the step thru 2 wheeler XP3.
Great design and great value 👏 I like the Rad Trike too but you it pales in comparison. I'm 62 years old and still enjoy my ebikes but I have been looking at a trike for the future less agile me and this is by far going to be the leader in my book!
You hit a couple of key points with this trike & I'll see if I can remember them all. 1. Congratulations on that amazing price point. A trike with that many features will be the bench mark others will have to compete against. 2. Choice of tires. Completely agree. The 2.6 street tires & tubes will not only roll better, they are a much more sensible choice for this style of trike which are not stable on uneven off road conditions & should be far cheaper to replace. 3. The folding feature should make it a little easier to load or store into vehicles. 4. Great choice on making it a true Mid Motor with rear wheel drive. Far better & no torque steer from the front wheel motor types. 5. Differential, still amazed that it comes with 2 wheel drive for better cornering, handling & traction. I would make one suggestion change the handlebar adjustment from bolts to quick releases to make it easier for other family members to also use the trike.
Very interested in this bike. Due to health reasons I can no longer ride my regular bike but would very much like to continue biking. This particular model seems to meet all my needs😊
I think this is a great addition to their stable of products, especially with the atypical hydraulic disc brakes and dual rear drive for this category at this price point! I’m not at the stage where I’ll benefit from the trike format but I’ll get there eventually, and hopefully this will be there, with more upgrades, when I’m ready. 😅
Hubby and I purchased Lectric xp 2.0 and love them. Unfortunately, in January 2022 I had an accident and broke both wrists. Needless to say, getting back on the bike is too traumatic for me. I am 75 and not quite as capable as I once was. We are considering purchasing the trike for me so I can still ride along with hubby. Thanks for keeping the price point at an affordable level.
I have been looking at various electric trikes for my husband and I to take along when we go RVing. This bike looks to be exactly what I am searching for. I have extreme RA and this trike may be the one I've been searching for. Thank you for the awesome explanation of the entire bike.
You guys have a great formula for presenting and condensing the info in a great fluid way. You and Hsiang ( EUC youtube reviewer) are on my top reviewers list
@@EbikeEscapeI would love to see a video of it folded and put inside a small SUV, like a Chevy Trax, to see how it fits (with the back seats down of course).
Yes...finally a well priced etrike from American well known brand 👏..2023 is the year of the etrike as other brands start making them. I believe this etrike will be huge success for lectric. I'm looking forward to buy one.
I'm looking forward to being able to afford this trike. I have mobility issue, this trike will allow me to get out to do shopping & just see more in general. Thanks for giving the width it will fit though my door. 😊
I purchased a 3.0 from Lectric and am more than pleased with it. The head light is the more powerful one as displayed on the trike. I live in Arizona and have visted the facility on three occasions. I am never surprised at how great they treat their customers. I have only had minor service requirements performed but met someone who was not happy when they first arrived, but commented on how Lectric had stepped up to the plate and did way more than what he expected. Both of us left extremely happy. My wife will be purchasing the trike and we look forward to returning to lectric to pick up the unit. It seems strange that only last year I was asking about the trike and now it is available and at a very reasonable price.
Thanks for the great information. I pre-ordered the trike yesterday after watching your review. It will be May before it is delivered. I wonder if I'll be able to install a derailleur. Anyway, I am excited and really looking forward to getting back in the saddle after years and years of wiping the dust off my old touring bike in the garage.
I will be purchasing my Lectric XP Trike in about a week. I live in a golf country club community, but don't golf so didn't want to buy a 15K golf cart, the electric trike looks like the perfect option. My friend purchased the two-wheeler but I want to the three-wheeler trike.
Great review, guys! I planned a trip to Lectric to test ride their bikes. I travel and live a greater part of the year in my GMC Savana 2500 cargo van. Being able to fit in my van with all my travel and survival gear is crucial as space is limited. Their new Lectric Lite seems to be an option but if a 2.0 or even a 3.0 will fit then they will be considered as well. Thanks for sharing.
Love this Lectric trike. Maybe one of these days I can afford one. It would help me out considerably since, I have dizziness and vertigo. Keep on keeping on 💪🇺🇸
I like it, but I live in Oklahoma and shock absorbers on the front and rear would be nice just because of the condition of the roads and bike paths. I also think that a reverse trike would also be better.
Ahh reverse… this trike turns on a dime. No need for reverse. Shock absorbers are ok for MTB bikes, but this Trike is designed and engineered for the senior who will be on paved bike paths - no off reading is the intent. So the shock absorbers idea becomes mute.
@Db reverse trike is putting the two wheels in the front. As for the shocks to quote a meme I saw, in Europe they drive on the left side of the road, here in Oklahoma we drive on what is left of the road. Even on road here is off road.
I think a reverse trike would work better for me as well, but I kind of need something sooner than later. I hope they don't just come out with a reverse trike in the next year or so because then I'll be upset for spending this much money😂
Thanks guys for your review. I ordered the trike today (using your link, of course) for my 83 yr old father. Generally I am not an early adopter. Crossing my fingers hoping for no issues. Thank you again for the review.
Lectric e-Trike is one of the VERY few to get it right . Most companies use a front motor that's pretty worthless, I always tell people to use a mid-drive or rear locked rear motor, and have built a few mid-drives.........but yes these guy did it correctly
Thank you for this review as it helped with some of the questions, I submitted to Lectric and specifically with the dimensions and putting it in a SUV. I'm even more excited to order this for my Wife who really doesn't ride any bike but want's this so we can ride together along with my 2.0ST.
I will use your link to purchase an Letric XP Trive. I found your review informative and based upon what I was looking at, I will save a fair amount of money. I am 75 and I need transportation for shopping and getting around for appointments and the XP Trike will definitely fit my needs.
I just used you affiliate link to purchase the xp Trike. Thank you for your reviews on this product. I did watch some reviews you did for other eBikes and this product seems to me to be the best option for me. I am a 75 year old man from the east bay of San Francisco.
I looked at the 2 wheeler . At 82 thought ; not 4 me, been researching reverse 3 wheelers. they are pricey, so guess I'll drive over to see you soon, and sign me up for one.
I have an Addmotor trike and like it, but I never change any if the gears and feel it goes a little too fast on pedal assist 1. I do like the travel on the front fork and Lectric should add that, just to help with any bumps. I really like how you have the differential as I have tipped over on mine. I am seriously thinking of selling mine and buying this one. Thanks for the review!
I really want this bike. I was hoping to spend around 500. After this review, I believe I will give this one a try. I’m a veteran. This will be nice for delivery around the neighborhood.
HI FELLAS,, yes i ordered my trike about 3 weeks ago so i can't wait to ride it, i am 75 yrs old and don't have good balance anymore so i think it is just what the doctor ordered for me .....😁😁😁
This is one of the best ones I've seen and I've been researching since I bought my e-bike in 2020. Even a little bit lower center of gravity would be nice. A little lower and a couple inches wider in the back
@@steveg2406 this is a big benefit the only other trike I know of that can fit more easily through a door is the Liberty Trike which I own but it lacks a lot of what this is offering and is 150 dollars more
See my problems with this etrike (mentioned in another comment on this thread). This is the most unstable-feeling thing I have ever ridden on, and I feel the center of gravity is just too high. Any horizontal slope at all and you feel like you are tipping over and the trike wants to pull into that slope. It feels like you are fighting it to even stay on the road. I see there are lots of positive reviews, so I will get on this thing again and see if I can make it work--before I take it to the dump! I dread even getting back on it because it feels like I am going to tip over. (And I have already ended up in the ditch once--just trying to go straight, not turning or going fast!) Heaven help me if I even try to make a turn on a road in my Tennessee neighborhood! My husband also felt very unstable on this, and he is an excellent bike rider. He said it feels like the seat is leaning to the right and so you have to fight the trike to keep upright. He wonders if there were a way to make the seat stay level--even if there is a slope, because you are fighting to lean into the slope, but the seat is staying parallel to the frame. (I don't know if I am explaining this well. I just think some folks need to go back to the drawing board )
You might be interested in a recumbent e-trike with what you are describing. They are lower to the ground and have wider spaced rear tires. Because of the wider spaced rear tires it is VERY hard to bring outside/inside a normal exterior door of a house. You would need to keep this in a garage or just leave it outside when not in use.
Years ago we had a blast riding the Schwinn Town & country tricycles around on two wheels. That is the last tricycle that I know of that had a true differential, so the peddling power tended to go to the wheel off the ground, limiting the ability to pedal down the street with one wheel up - we had to drop all three wheels to the ground to regain speed. However, what was entertaining for a bunch of bicycle mechanics is likely to be less entertaining for 70 year old grandma - these can and will tip and the trike tends to end up on top of you. As Schwinn dealers we had an advantage that Lectric does not have. We could spend as much time as we needed to in the parking lot with a customer. By the time we were done, the customer at least had an awareness that the trikes could be pretty easily tipped. The first six pages of their owners manuals are going to need to be full of cautions and they're probably going to have to have you sign a waiver. Lectric has done a really nice job in this form factor, it's just that this form factor has inherent issues. They also need to replace the final drive chain with a belt. Lectric has no experience with bb drive bikes, so they may not be aware of how fast that chain wears when you put a motor plus leg power on it. That back chain is going to be wearing quickly and it doesn't look like it's any fun to replace. Everything else about this trike looks absolutely beautiful. I'm just a skeptic about this type of trike.
I'm looking at Etrikes again, especially after seeing the distances I want to travel, and this thing looks freakin sweet, and it's hard to believe they're selling it for that price.
Thank you for this review. It was informative and very easy to understand. I have been researching E-Trikes and the Lectric XP checks all of my boxes and then some.
bought a macwheel lne 16 around the time of lockdowns to exercise while touching some grass but I never learned to ride a bike. thought the 16" wheels would be easier for me to recover by putting my feet down without leaning but since the bike tries to do a natural sitting position for riding, my legs would always scuff against the pedals. after 2 days of trying to learn to keep my balance on a bike, and numerous scratches and bruises on my knees and shins, I gave up. and since the frame of the bike doesn't allow for training wheels or permanent stabilizing wheels, I sold it to my friend who had his sondors ebike stolen. said that bike is straightforward and it has power for only 250w since it's a rear motor instead of a front like more affordable ebikes and a twist throttle. it's fun and he'd happily take it off my hands. when he said that, made me start looking for another form for personal electric transit that didn't challenge my nonexistent sense of balance without making my wallet cry. 1500 is still a big a ask for me but I get an added wheel to help my inability to balance myself, single speed to avoid the guess work or changing gears based on terrain, twist throttle to avoid any more injury to my tendinitis, rear motor with differential for low speed turning, foldable and wide enough to clear doors, a basket to carry groceries and items, and awesome range to not use my car of my days off. man, really wish I didn't have to separate living expenses from expenses to having a life. hopefully they won't raise the price by the time I can put aside 1500.
GREAT review! I'm 99% sure I'll be buying one thanks to YOUR review! My only concerns are with service I may need...closest certified Lectric bike center is 90 miles away.
I don’t have the use of my fingers on my throttle hand so the adaptive pedal is perfect and the rear wheel drive is perfect to carry my dog in the rear rack
They have not yet developed a rain snow cab for the Senior that wants to use the bike to go to near by stores and pick up local items. We purchased this for my dad to get mail and groceries.
Great video. You really explained everything so well. I’m 88 and don’t feel safe on my two wheel bike, but I need the exercise. So this might be in the future if I can afford it.
From the UK, one of the best, reviews, instructive, and in depth from a disability perspective, and affordable , here's hoping they ship to UK suppliers, especially for disabled very helpful .... Just UK, electric plug adapter possibly needed. But hope UK suppliers take note. Of this trikes overall package and specs very helpful for disabled limited knee movement good on just electric mode , and range is good.
Great review of an awesome eTrike. My wife and I each own a Lectric XP 2.0 and we lovxe it. Time to move to a trike and I will preorder the electric XP trike. Your review mentioned two specifications that are different than shown on the Lectric website. Would you please clarify. Firstly you said it was a 750 W motor but the website shows it as a 500 W motor. Secondly he said it was a single speed Drive but the website shows it has seven speed gears. My only issue which will not be a problem for others is that the 30.5 inch width will not fit my 29 inch door. Never mind, I’ll spend the money I save on the eTrike on widening the door. I like the specs on this electric electric so much and I don’t begrudge having to widen the door. 😊
If the production model is proven to be reliable and durable I'm all in and would buy one . I follow many of the popular UA-cam nomad rv'ers who have received free Lectric e bikes and the consensus is that the Lectric brand has a long list of electrical and mechanical issues. This coming from this years Quartzsite, Az. camping crowd. I own an adult peddle trike now with a rear mounted gas motor kit that pushes it along nicely but I want electric next time around. One thing I would pay more for is front suspension even for asphalt roads as many are very bumpy. Thanks for your review.
So glad it is coming with that type of chainring. I really don't like the kind they have on their other bikes. I'm having to change the cranks to put a different size chainring on my Lectric Lite, because the cheap one they provided cannot be change to a different gear ratio.
Thanks for this video, I have a french e-trike in France but this is the coolest video I have found (even if I hade to set set the video speed 0,75 to understand what you said 😂)
I have ordered the trike but I'm starting to feel doubt about it. I'm 79 years old and wonder if I ought to move forward. I'm not a small woman and I'm hoping this trike will help me get more exercise. Some of the reviews show the back wheels lifting when making a turn. It sounded fun when I first considered the purchase. Now I'm feeling scared that I've made a bad decision.
Take your time to get use to it, I have rode just about every type of motorcycle out there at 63 years of age. they are all different the one thing they all have in common is they are fun after you learn or get use to riding them. I have had both forward and reverse trikes,sidecar bikes on and off rode bikes 3 and 4 wheel ATV`S so you can trust that I know alot about the learning curve take your time and learn the trike don`t give up on the first ride the fun will improve with experience
I would love to have this trike since i cannot ride a bike anymore due to my disabilty on being able to stay balanced i wish i could by one but can not afford it
I was wondering on a steep decline how the bike would limit excessive speed accumulation? I really like the bike and have an order in place for my sister.
I'm waiting for my Lectric 3 wheel . They told me it would ship somewhere from the middle to the end of May. I received the extended range battery within a week after I ordered it.. I have it charged and ready to go.
I think that Lectric has opened themselves up to some serious problems with the introduction and sale of their XP Trike. While the use of a differential will certainly help, the reality is that this vehicle is inherently dangerous and there is bound to be litigation when customers start flipping them. Watching JT go around at a slight speed and seeing the outside wheel leave the surface is an example of what is going to happen and I don't mean "maybe" going to happen. Adding to that is the fact that they bike can be "unlocked" to increase the maximum speed over 14 mph. While the narrowness is great for folding, it is also great for tipping. People with mobility issues would be far better off on a trike with front dual wheels and the large wheel in the rear. The fact is that many riders, especially the uninitiated will hit the corners going too fast and over they are going to go. From that will follow litigation! I must also take issue with your fondness for the twist throttle. Perhaps former or current motorcycle riders will enjoy the twist throttle, but average riders and new riders, I feel would be safer with a thumb throttle that is less likely to be accidentally engaged while riding especially on a trike in a corner.
I wouldn't worry about litigation. As long as your product works as advertised and isn't manufactured with negligence; it's all good. Innovation would be dead if you worry about potential litigation. Someone will always find a reason to sue about something; whether it is legitimate or not is another question.
i was thingking the same as i remember how many millions honda had to pay out because of their 3 wheel ATCs[all terrain vehicle] motorcycle in the late 80s...with 300,000 injuries 1000 deaths within 5 years from it being released.....and a reason why they were banned but if your in the law industry litigation field its a jackpot for injury lawyers
Best bang-for-the-buck I like that the tires are not too wide it would be great if they had more accessories I bought a trike for a homeless lady she loves it it would be great if they built a big locking box for the back instead of a basket so you can lock it for grocery shopping or to put your clothes
Support Ebike Escape when purchasing from Lectric: lectricebikes.sjv.io/dox4Oq (affiliate link) *correction* The motor is 500 watt nominal (peak is still 1092 watts)
Let's see you go up on two wheels LOL
I'm 70 years old and I think the trike would suit me just fine
I just did
When will they be shipping this model?
@@jp12345f the Lectric agent told me late May, two days ago
April 13, 2023.
I have not forgotten you. I want to buy a trike , but I am waiting for the money to arrive. I had a deprived childhood because I could not ride a bike (no balance). There were no tricycles larger than toddler size. I am now 75 years old. Now I can have my bike, although with three wheels and an electric motor. Thank you for providing it.
Elin Larson.
In December and January, I bought two XP 3.0's. One for my wife. After further review, I ordered this trike yesterday. She hasn't ridden a bicycle in over fifty years and that had a coaster brake. That fact made me consider the Rad, but the price and front wheel motor told me to stick with Lectric. Your review made the choice easy, and I did use your link.
I'm a 69 year old gentleman who is very overweight and in a couple of months, I was thinking about buying a XP Step Thru 3.0. But now I am completely in love, like a little puppy, with this trike! I have mobility issues so this will be even better than the 3.0 because the threshold to swing my leg over is even lower than the 2.0 or 3.0 Step Thru's. I'm going to save a little more and give myself the gift of buying this wonderful and beautiful Lectric Trike. Lectric is doing fantastic! Thank you people. Love it!!!
I'm 70 with medical problems requiring the step thru. Love the Trike deal, like you
This review has made my day! Thank you! My search is over, this is the trike for me. I am a disabled artist, and have been trying to find a transportation solution to get out on my own to paint. Perfect - hydraulic brakes, rear differential, very nice price!
other electric trike offerings in the marketplace , good luck
Isn't this trike the bomb! Wow, love that rear motor. Addmotor has front motor and it goes through front tires like crazy.
You all are by far the BEST ebike review channel on UA-cam. I'm in the market for a etrike. I think I am representative of the target market for this trike: a little older, a little larger, not as fit as I used to be, but want to get out and enjoy my walk and ride friendly community. When I was younger, I used to be a pretty into mountain biking and always wanted the latest innovation, and thus additional cost (last two bikes were a Cannondale Raven first gen with carbon fiber frame and aluminum spine, and a Cannondale Raven 2nd gen with thermoplastic frame with magnesium spine. My point being that the price point for this Lectric XP Trike is about the same as what I paid for just one of these Cannondale's back in the late 90's. Considering the specs, to me, this is a bargain. If the Mrs. gives me the go, will definitely go through your link😉 Keep up the great content!.
Thanks for the kind words.
Many loyal customers have been waiting for this reliable brand to come out with this product. Lectric reliability and well thought out design will make this trike another success for the brand. Congrats
Been watching this company since it launched. On my wish list.
I'm sold. At 72 this is just what I need
❤ I searched and searched and searched for days. And then I found Lectric Trike, It will be my car 🚗.. I totaled my car in January .I can't afford another car and I can't afford the insurance because the accident was my fault. So now I will have wheels..and my dogs can roll down the road with me 😊
Lectric just snatched the life right out of Rad Power Bikes that just released their trike.
I think you just sold me
@@nomadice That's what I thought when I first saw it. Horrible looking design.
Thank you for the review.
I’ve been a RAD owner for years. Recently diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis, and on blood thinners I canNot risk a fall. I’ve missed riding my bike while living in a warm climate this winter. I just have to get over my pride, this trike might just do the trick! Thanks!
This is what I'm talking about 3 times better then the red trike and $1,000 cheaper can't wait to get mine awesome review as always keep up the good work guys
Hope you enjoy it. We are excited to see something this well spec'd for the price.
I was getting ready to buy a comparable electric trike for $3,000.00. I am glad I saw your video before I bought the unit I was looking to buy. I love the fact that I can buy extra batteries also. I plan on buying 3 extra batteries which will give me a fantastic range and still pay less for the unit I almost purchesed. Thanks for the review. It was well done Ebike Escape!
With 3 batteries you might be able to ride between states with that much range. 😉
@@EbikeEscape I am handicapped and I live out in the county. I go to many doctor's appointments and I need to make sure I never run out of power. By the way, the state line is only 20 minutes from my home. I'm looking forward to buying the Lectric trike. As far as I am concernred you saved me a lot of money and I got more and payed less for it.
I understand, as I bought one extra battery along with an extra charger. My daily runs will use about 1.5 batteries dependant on charge levels and PAS. But having two chargers going, will be ideal, rather than having to
Wait 12 hours for two batteries to charge up.
Just received and tried my Trike yesterday after hubby checked all safety issues. Definitely a learning curve next to my 2 wheel ebike. The quick turning is a learning curve for me. Practice in learning mode. I fell 3 times on the bike. At 75 it is hard to accept I have some balance and reaction issues. The reach is much better and the step through much easier for me. I am excited to use and learn with the help of my husband. First purchase accessory is the eyeglass mirror for us both as he is guarding and coaching me. Next Helmet!
Great to see Lectric compete in trikes. Love the competition, especially for price. I’m a bit leery of the tipping on two wheels when turning though. I hope that can be stabilized. I would imagine many people that would buy these would be elderly or those with mobility issues.
I haven't rode one of these yet, but have watched other trike brands/models being ridden in other UA-cam videos. It appears this tipping on two rear wheels is a concern with trikes in general. I've seen videos that explain how to ride trikes when turning and they demonstrate how to avoid or greatly minimize the likelihood of such tipping up on two wheels. Mainly, the strategy I've seen is to lean into the turn, not opposite the turn, and to slow down enough before starting the turn. Probably practice under various conditions will help the rider determine what slower speeds will work best while turning. Good luck on your search for a sufficiently stable electric trike.
Trikes do not tip over half as easily as people think. All you need to do is put most of your weight on the inside pedal as you turn. You don't want to make tight right angle turns, but you don't do that on a two wheeled either. Think about how low to the ground your pedals are. Imagine putting 100 or 150 pounds of weight that low to the ground on the inside of a turn by half standing on the pedal. This lowers the center of gravity drastically.
Very interesting and well thought out, I'm ordering one for my 72 year old wife whose hip issue does not allow her to pedal very much if at all. While I'm at it, I ordered a XP 3.0 for myself so that we can ride together.😃
My first bike was when I was 8, and now at 80 I'm ready for a new experience. Thanks for your clip.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊I got my bike on Wednesday June 14 ,2023 and tonight I finished taking my first ride so far so good,I’m so so so happy, I can’t wait to go shopping and then I got to figure out how to install my basket , thank you Lectric trike
Have fun!
I'm 85 and though I currently ride a Territrike, I'm about to switch. Great demo. I began cycling in 1946.
That is quite a few years of cycling. Glad a trike was able to help keep that streak of yours going!
Thank you for doing these reviews!! I just bought an xp trike for my mom. She loves riding bikes but has aged out of the two wheeler. She was just reminiscing how much she missed going for a ride. The Trike will be a surprise and one that she’ll no doubt really be excited about.
Everytime I think that I am going to cancel my pre-order I watch a video on the trike. I can't wait to get it. Being disabled and on the heavy side I need to get out and about and get some exercise. This is the perfect bike for people who are disabled. I got the upgraded seat and with the pre-order as you stated I will get the cargo holders. I'm moving to the Philippines in June and I will be shipping this baby to my new home. Thanks for the video
I pre-ordered two. For me and my wife, who can not ride a two-wheeler. I thought I would feel uncomfortable riding one of these, but after seeing this, I look forward to riding with my wife and picnicking in the park. Thanks
This is nice looking package. Forget what this guys says about this being a "mobility" device, like wheelchair. Trikes are fun for anyone. If you live in a neighborhood situation where you might consider having a golf cart, and trike is an alternative. Most adult trikes are one wheel drive and the motor is usually on the front wheel, so this has some very substantial advantages. Trikes are much more stable than most people who have never used one will assume. My wife and I both ride electric trikes - we've got several two wheel bikes and three electric trikes. Electric trikes are lots of fun and make a great neighborhood vehicle for hauling groceries, art supplies, camera equipment, swimming pool gear like towels and beverages, etc. IF you want to corner at higher speeds, you just put your weight on the pedal to the inside of the turn. If you think about it, once you've put a lot of weight that low to the ground, the trike has a pretty low center of gravity. However, probably 3 out of 4 people who get on a trike for the first time experience a lot of anxiety. The more accustomed you are to bicycling, the more likely it is you might be afraid to make a turn without being able to bank or lean into the turn. On a trike, you just shift your weight on the seat for slow turns and support your weight on the inside pedal instead of the seat when you are making faster turns.
Great review. We are proud owners of 2 lectric 2.0’s , but my wife has some issues with stability with 2 wheels. I think this will be the icing on the cake for her to be comfortable riding with me by purchasing the etrike for improved riding comfort and confidence. Thanks you guys for great information. Dave
I am looking at getting one of these tracks, I lost my leg in March and want to get out and be in the great outdoors again.I will use this to shoot archery, already have ideas for carrying my bow and quiver
I’m stoked!! Wish it had been around a couple years earlier! I spent about that much on a pedal trike just to find that model couldn’t handle a motor, bought a two wheel ebike and got forced into a curb by a city bus and now I can’t ride at all!! This bike at the price point gives me hope again!! Really cool high quality equipment, and I really love the rear drive and differential!! The lack of that is what turned me off on the pedal trike I had bought
I absolutely love my xp 2.0 i have almost 7000 miles on it, no problems really i have a few upgrades and an extra battery and it's been such ba good bike. Looked like this trike should be just fine especially for older people and just to have as a small utility ev it's good job lectric
Absolutely agree.
Thank you so much for this review! We have been searching for an affordable three wheel electric bike and this is wonderful! Looking forward to your episode on the final product!
I think this is amazing. Good on Lectric for designing a well Engineered and safe affordable etrike. I think it is unbeatable. Thank you for such a informative indepth review.
The review was the best I've seen and I think I've seen them all. My choice is clear this is the bike to fit my needs thank you
Great video.
I'm vision impaired, so am no longer driving. I need something to get around locally, but still have the range if I wanted to go out further without exhausting me.
I was nervous about getting anything that goes too fast since I need to watch out for what's in front of me.
I went from not knowing if I wanted to get any type of ebike, to placing an order for this trike mostly on the strength of this review alone.
As long as the Trike rider slows down to 6 mph or less when making sharp turns, no problems.
I purchased a helmet with a back red flasher and a white flasher for the front of the helmet. I bought signal lights and an extra bright light for the front handlebar.
I purchased a high Vis waterproof coat. A 6’ high high vis flag. Also a high vis vest for the warmer days.
The helmet I got is not a full face one (which it should be). But I did get the safest absorbing helmet likely on the market.
I got specialized gloves protecting the palms and knuckles. They are full gloves trying to prevent the “FOOSH” (fully opened outstretched hand) injuries.
I will not over ride the coding to make the Trike go past 14 mph.
Lastly, I’ll carry a good first aid kit and cell phone in case of accidental injuries.
I looked at countless You Tube videos on the Lectric XP Trike and decided on its purchase. I’m a retired paramedical college professor and have seen many traumatic injuries in the field. There is certainly risk to riding the Trike, but following Lectric’s recommendations, risks are minimal to my 70 year old body. Yes, time will tell and I’m looking forward to my Trike arriving this May.
Have had my trike about a month now. Learning a little at a time about this awesum machine. At 65 years old riding and learning to adjust from a 2 wheel bike is a definite difference. The Electric people have done their homework well. Seriously considering a purchase of the step thru 2 wheeler XP3.
Great design and great value 👏
I like the Rad Trike too but you it pales in comparison. I'm 62 years old and still enjoy my ebikes but I have been looking at a trike for the future less agile me and this is by far going to be the leader in my book!
You hit a couple of key points with this trike & I'll see if I can remember them all. 1. Congratulations on that amazing price point. A trike with that many features will be the bench mark others will have to compete against. 2. Choice of tires. Completely agree. The 2.6 street tires & tubes will not only roll better, they are a much more sensible choice for this style of trike which are not stable on uneven off road conditions & should be far cheaper to replace. 3. The folding feature should make it a little easier to load or store into vehicles. 4. Great choice on making it a true Mid Motor with rear wheel drive. Far better & no torque steer from the front wheel motor types. 5. Differential, still amazed that it comes with 2 wheel drive for better cornering, handling & traction. I would make one suggestion change the handlebar adjustment from bolts to quick releases to make it easier for other family members to also use the trike.
Very interested in this bike. Due to health reasons I can no longer ride my regular bike but would very much like to continue biking. This particular model seems to meet all my needs😊
I think this is a great addition to their stable of products, especially with the atypical hydraulic disc brakes and dual rear drive for this category at this price point!
I’m not at the stage where I’ll benefit from the trike format but I’ll get there eventually, and hopefully this will be there, with more upgrades, when I’m ready. 😅
Agree. Lectric is putting out some awesome ebikes. We can't wait for what they might have for us later in 2023!
Hubby and I purchased Lectric xp 2.0 and love them. Unfortunately, in January 2022 I had an accident and broke both wrists. Needless to say, getting back on the bike is too traumatic for me. I am 75 and not quite as capable as I once was. We are considering purchasing the trike for me so I can still ride along with hubby. Thanks for keeping the price point at an affordable level.
I broke my collarbone, I am also 75. I find that I am not as comfortable now with my 2.0. The trike will keep me riding.
I have been looking at various electric trikes for my husband and I to take along when we go RVing. This bike looks to be exactly what I am searching for. I have extreme RA and this trike may be the one I've been searching for. Thank you for the awesome explanation of the entire bike.
You guys have a great formula for presenting and condensing the info in a great fluid way. You and Hsiang ( EUC youtube reviewer) are on my top reviewers list
Much appreciated!
@@EbikeEscapeI would love to see a video of it folded and put inside a small SUV, like a Chevy Trax, to see how it fits (with the back seats down of course).
Yes...finally a well priced etrike from American well known brand 👏..2023 is the year of the etrike as other brands start making them. I believe this etrike will be huge success for lectric. I'm looking forward to buy one.
I'm looking forward to being able to afford this trike. I have mobility issue, this trike will allow me to get out to do shopping & just see more in general. Thanks for giving the width it will fit though my door. 😊
Best of luck!
Well you sold me. I will thinking about getting one. I need it for going to Church and taking my guitar to Church. Thanks for a great review.
I purchased a 3.0 from Lectric and am more than pleased with it. The head light is the more powerful one as displayed on the trike. I live in Arizona and have visted the facility on three occasions. I am never surprised at how great they treat their customers. I have only had minor service requirements performed but met someone who was not happy when they first arrived, but commented on how Lectric had stepped up to the plate and did way more than what he expected. Both of us left extremely happy. My wife will be purchasing the trike and we look forward to returning to lectric to pick up the unit. It seems strange that only last year I was asking about the trike and now it is available and at a very reasonable price.
Lectric said the trike was designed specifically because people requested it..... So good job!
EXCELLENT REVIEW OF ALL PERTINENT DETAILS! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS IN COMPOSING THIS TRUSTED REVIEW.
Thanks for the great information. I pre-ordered the trike yesterday after watching your review. It will be May before it is delivered. I wonder if I'll be able to install a derailleur. Anyway, I am excited and really looking forward to getting back in the saddle after years and years of wiping the dust off my old touring bike in the garage.
I will be purchasing my Lectric XP Trike in about a week. I live in a golf country club community, but don't golf so didn't want to buy a 15K golf cart, the electric trike looks like the perfect option. My friend purchased the two-wheeler but I want to the three-wheeler trike.
Great review, guys! I planned a trip to Lectric to test ride their bikes. I travel and live a greater part of the year in my GMC Savana 2500 cargo van. Being able to fit in my van with all my travel and survival gear is crucial as space is limited. Their new Lectric Lite seems to be an option but if a 2.0 or even a 3.0 will fit then they will be considered as well. Thanks for sharing.
Love this Lectric trike. Maybe one of these days I can afford one. It would help me out considerably since, I have dizziness and vertigo. Keep on keeping on 💪🇺🇸
I like it, but I live in Oklahoma and shock absorbers on the front and rear would be nice just because of the condition of the roads and bike paths. I also think that a reverse trike would also be better.
Ahh reverse… this trike turns on a dime. No need for reverse.
Shock absorbers are ok for MTB bikes, but this Trike is designed and engineered for the senior who will be on paved bike paths - no off reading is the intent. So the shock absorbers idea becomes mute.
@Db reverse trike is putting the two wheels in the front. As for the shocks to quote a meme I saw, in Europe they drive on the left side of the road, here in Oklahoma we drive on what is left of the road. Even on road here is off road.
I think a reverse trike would work better for me as well, but I kind of need something sooner than later. I hope they don't just come out with a reverse trike in the next year or so because then I'll be upset for spending this much money😂
This review helped very much with my decision to purchase the lectric bike brand. Thank you so much.
I think this bike will be perfect for riding around in the pits at my sons Mx races.I’m sold
I watched your review and ordered one.Came with 3 baskets and they dropped the ungraded seat price to $29 dollars.Good job guys.
Thanks guys for your review. I ordered the trike today (using your link, of course) for my 83 yr old father. Generally I am not an early adopter. Crossing my fingers hoping for no issues. Thank you again for the review.
Thanks Mark - I appreciate that. I really hope you enjoy your trike!
I ordered 1 and im 82. Hoping for the best.
Lectric e-Trike is one of the VERY few to get it right . Most companies use a front motor that's pretty worthless, I always tell people to use a mid-drive or rear locked rear motor, and have built a few mid-drives.........but yes these guy did it correctly
Great review, Lectric got everything right on this product. The content value of this channel far exceeds anything on UA-cam, good job guys......
We appreciate that!
Thank you for this review as it helped with some of the questions, I submitted to Lectric and specifically with the dimensions and putting it in a SUV. I'm even more excited to order this for my Wife who really doesn't ride any bike but want's this so we can ride together along with my 2.0ST.
I will use your link to purchase an Letric XP Trive. I found your review informative and based upon what I was looking at, I will save a fair amount of money. I am 75 and I need transportation for shopping and getting around for appointments and the XP Trike will definitely fit my needs.
Thanks for the support! And glad we could help.
I just used you affiliate link to purchase the xp Trike. Thank you for your reviews on this product. I did watch some reviews you did for other eBikes and this product seems to me to be the best option for me. I am a 75 year old man from the east bay of San Francisco.
I looked at the 2 wheeler . At 82 thought ; not 4 me, been researching reverse 3 wheelers. they are pricey, so guess I'll drive over to see you soon, and sign me up for one.
I have an Addmotor trike and like it, but I never change any if the gears and feel it goes a little too fast on pedal assist 1. I do like the travel on the front fork and Lectric should add that, just to help with any bumps.
I really like how you have the differential as I have tipped over on mine.
I am seriously thinking of selling mine and buying this one.
Thanks for the review!
I really want this bike. I was hoping to spend around 500. After this review, I believe I will give this one a try. I’m a veteran. This will be nice for delivery around the neighborhood.
HI FELLAS,, yes i ordered my trike about 3 weeks ago so i can't wait to ride it, i am 75 yrs old and don't have good balance anymore so i think it is just what the doctor ordered for me .....😁😁😁
I can't wait to get my trike in June, I'll be riding every day🤗.
This is one of the best ones I've seen and I've been researching since I bought my e-bike in 2020. Even a little bit lower center of gravity would be nice. A little lower and a couple inches wider in the back
Know from expieriance with standard width manual trikes that this rear width fits thru standard doorways than more common rear width models.
@@steveg2406 maybe they could put them lower anyway and leave the width of the back axle the same?
@@steveg2406 this is a big benefit the only other trike I know of that can fit more easily through a door is the Liberty Trike which I own but it lacks a lot of what this is offering and is 150 dollars more
See my problems with this etrike (mentioned in another comment on this thread). This is the most unstable-feeling thing I have ever ridden on, and I feel the center of gravity is just too high. Any horizontal slope at all and you feel like you are tipping over and the trike wants to pull into that slope. It feels like you are fighting it to even stay on the road.
I see there are lots of positive reviews, so I will get on this thing again and see if I can make it work--before I take it to the dump!
I dread even getting back on it because it feels like I am going to tip over. (And I have already ended up in the ditch once--just trying to go straight, not turning or going fast!) Heaven help me if I even try to make a turn on a road in my Tennessee neighborhood!
My husband also felt very unstable on this, and he is an excellent bike rider. He said it feels like the seat is leaning to the right and so you have to fight the trike to keep upright. He wonders if there were a way to make the seat stay level--even if there is a slope, because you are fighting to lean into the slope, but the seat is staying parallel to the frame. (I don't know if I am explaining this well. I just think some folks need to go back to the drawing board )
You might be interested in a recumbent e-trike with what you are describing. They are lower to the ground and have wider spaced rear tires. Because of the wider spaced rear tires it is VERY hard to bring outside/inside a normal exterior door of a house. You would need to keep this in a garage or just leave it outside when not in use.
Years ago we had a blast riding the Schwinn Town & country tricycles around on two wheels. That is the last tricycle that I know of that had a true differential, so the peddling power tended to go to the wheel off the ground, limiting the ability to pedal down the street with one wheel up - we had to drop all three wheels to the ground to regain speed.
However, what was entertaining for a bunch of bicycle mechanics is likely to be less entertaining for 70 year old grandma - these can and will tip and the trike tends to end up on top of you.
As Schwinn dealers we had an advantage that Lectric does not have. We could spend as much time as we needed to in the parking lot with a customer. By the time we were done, the customer at least had an awareness that the trikes could be pretty easily tipped. The first six pages of their owners manuals are going to need to be full of cautions and they're probably going to have to have you sign a waiver.
Lectric has done a really nice job in this form factor, it's just that this form factor has inherent issues. They also need to replace the final drive chain with a belt. Lectric has no experience with bb drive bikes, so they may not be aware of how fast that chain wears when you put a motor plus leg power on it. That back chain is going to be wearing quickly and it doesn't look like it's any fun to replace.
Everything else about this trike looks absolutely beautiful. I'm just a skeptic about this type of trike.
I'm looking at Etrikes again, especially after seeing the distances I want to travel, and this thing looks freakin sweet, and it's hard to believe they're selling it for that price.
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Thank you for this review. It was informative and very easy to understand. I have been researching E-Trikes and the Lectric XP checks all of my boxes and then some.
Glad it was helpful!
bought a macwheel lne 16 around the time of lockdowns to exercise while touching some grass but I never learned to ride a bike. thought the 16" wheels would be easier for me to recover by putting my feet down without leaning but since the bike tries to do a natural sitting position for riding, my legs would always scuff against the pedals. after 2 days of trying to learn to keep my balance on a bike, and numerous scratches and bruises on my knees and shins, I gave up. and since the frame of the bike doesn't allow for training wheels or permanent stabilizing wheels, I sold it to my friend who had his sondors ebike stolen. said that bike is straightforward and it has power for only 250w since it's a rear motor instead of a front like more affordable ebikes and a twist throttle. it's fun and he'd happily take it off my hands.
when he said that, made me start looking for another form for personal electric transit that didn't challenge my nonexistent sense of balance without making my wallet cry. 1500 is still a big a ask for me but I get an added wheel to help my inability to balance myself, single speed to avoid the guess work or changing gears based on terrain, twist throttle to avoid any more injury to my tendinitis, rear motor with differential for low speed turning, foldable and wide enough to clear doors, a basket to carry groceries and items, and awesome range to not use my car of my days off. man, really wish I didn't have to separate living expenses from expenses to having a life. hopefully they won't raise the price by the time I can put aside 1500.
GREAT review! I'm 99% sure I'll be buying one thanks to YOUR review! My only concerns are with service I may need...closest certified Lectric bike center is 90 miles away.
Which bike is safest for turns.
Just ordered a xp trike, great review and demo.
Just ordered one. Can't wait to run errands without walking. Knee pain no fun.
That differential change is a big deal. Was not expecting it from lectric they have my respect.
It is really cool to see something like that offered at this price!
I just pre-ordered one for early May delivery. Was notified today it's being delivered on Friday! I'll let you know what I think. I'm sooooexited!
You just mentioned early April. Mine is being delivered Marck 10th.
Oh wow! The deliveries are starting already. That’s really good to hear.
I don’t have the use of my fingers on my throttle hand so the adaptive pedal is perfect and the rear wheel drive is perfect to carry my dog in the rear rack
They have not yet developed a rain snow cab for the Senior that wants to use the bike to go to near by stores and pick up local items. We purchased this for my dad to get mail and groceries.
Great video. You really explained everything so well. I’m 88 and don’t feel safe on my two wheel bike, but I need the exercise. So this might be in the future if I can afford it.
You are the exact person this E-Trike was designed for! I hope you are able to get one in the near future.
@@EbikeEscape 😀😀me too
This match my newly purchased wag along trailer. Can’t wait to get it.
From the UK, one of the best, reviews, instructive, and in depth from a disability perspective, and affordable , here's hoping they ship to UK suppliers, especially for disabled very helpful .... Just UK, electric plug adapter possibly needed. But hope UK suppliers take note. Of this trikes overall package and specs very helpful for disabled limited knee movement good on just electric mode , and range is good.
Great review of an awesome eTrike. My wife and I each own a Lectric XP 2.0 and we lovxe it. Time to move to a trike and I will preorder the electric XP trike. Your review mentioned two specifications that are different than shown on the Lectric website. Would you please clarify. Firstly you said it was a 750 W motor but the website shows it as a 500 W motor. Secondly he said it was a single speed Drive but the website shows it has seven speed gears. My only issue which will not be a problem for others is that the 30.5 inch width will not fit my 29 inch door. Never mind, I’ll spend the money I save on the eTrike on widening the door. I like the specs on this electric electric so much and I don’t begrudge having to widen the door. 😊
1.5 inches should not be a problem with a bit of angling and manoeuvring.
If the production model is proven to be reliable and durable I'm all in and would buy one . I follow many of the popular UA-cam nomad rv'ers who have received free Lectric e bikes and the consensus is that the Lectric brand has a long list of electrical and mechanical issues. This coming from this years Quartzsite, Az. camping crowd. I own an adult peddle trike now with a rear mounted gas motor kit that pushes it along nicely but I want electric next time around. One thing I would pay more for is front suspension even for asphalt roads as many are very bumpy. Thanks for your review.
Oh yeah, those dam pot holes lol😂
Just got mine and I love it!!!
So glad it is coming with that type of chainring. I really don't like the kind they have on their other bikes. I'm having to change the cranks to put a different size chainring on my Lectric Lite, because the cheap one they provided cannot be change to a different gear ratio.
What a great offering by lectric! I’m not in the market now. But it’s nice to see I might be able to be puttin my way around in my later years. :).
Crazy good deal for the price and it handled that hill like a champ. I can definitely see a lot of different applications for this trike.
The torque that this motor packs just continues to impress us.
Cool project, nice to see the tricycle community growing. We also design such bikes ourselves in Poland and it's a lot of fun
Thanks for this video, I have a french e-trike in France but this is the coolest video I have found (even if I hade to set set the video speed 0,75 to understand what you said 😂)
Just ordered one. Thanks for the informative review
No problem 👍
Ebikes are so much fun!! This looks great to me. Just be careful when turning, easy does it.
This car is very timely and safe for seniors over the age of 60.
I have ordered the trike but I'm starting to feel doubt about it. I'm 79 years old and wonder if I ought to move forward. I'm not a small woman and I'm hoping this trike will help me get more exercise. Some of the reviews show the back wheels lifting when making a turn. It sounded fun when I first considered the purchase. Now I'm feeling scared that I've made a bad decision.
Take your time to get use to it, I have rode just about every type of motorcycle out there at 63 years of age. they are all different the one thing they all have in common is they are fun after you learn or get use to riding them. I have had both forward and reverse trikes,sidecar bikes on and off rode bikes 3 and 4 wheel ATV`S so you can trust that I know alot about the learning curve take your time and learn the trike don`t give up on the first ride the fun will improve with experience
I would love to have this trike since i cannot ride a bike anymore due to my disabilty on being able to stay balanced i wish i could by one but can not afford it
I was wondering on a steep decline how the bike would limit excessive speed accumulation? I really like the bike and have an order in place for my sister.
Damn, that's a good question that I didn't think of... Hope someone can answer it.
Man it would be amazing if they made an all terrain model with more suspension for hunters and more off-road applications
I'm waiting for my Lectric 3 wheel . They told me it would ship somewhere from the middle to the end of May. I received the extended range battery within a week after I ordered it.. I have it charged and ready to go.
What extended range battery did you get? The XP Trike uses a different battery then the XP 3.0/2.0.
I have seen a lot of videos doing BMX handle bars for the other Lectric Models. I hope they offer this tube and handle bar separately as well
I very much appreciated this video. I'm selling my car and looking for alternate transportation. An e-trike might fit my new carless lifestyle.
I think that Lectric has opened themselves up to some serious problems with the introduction and sale of their XP Trike. While the use of a differential will certainly help, the reality is that this vehicle is inherently dangerous and there is bound to be litigation when customers start flipping them. Watching JT go around at a slight speed and seeing the outside wheel leave the surface is an example of what is going to happen and I don't mean "maybe" going to happen. Adding to that is the fact that they bike can be "unlocked" to increase the maximum speed over 14 mph. While the narrowness is great for folding, it is also great for tipping. People with mobility issues would be far better off on a trike with front dual wheels and the large wheel in the rear. The fact is that many riders, especially the uninitiated will hit the corners going too fast and over they are going to go. From that will follow litigation!
I must also take issue with your fondness for the twist throttle. Perhaps former or current motorcycle riders will enjoy the twist throttle, but average riders and new riders, I feel would be safer with a thumb throttle that is less likely to be accidentally engaged while riding especially on a trike in a corner.
I wouldn't worry about litigation. As long as your product works as advertised and isn't manufactured with negligence; it's all good. Innovation would be dead if you worry about potential litigation. Someone will always find a reason to sue about something; whether it is legitimate or not is another question.
i was thingking the same as i remember how many millions honda had to pay out because of their 3 wheel ATCs[all terrain vehicle] motorcycle in the late 80s...with 300,000 injuries 1000 deaths within 5 years from it being released.....and a reason why they were banned but if your in the law industry litigation field its a jackpot for injury lawyers
Great review guys!!!
Because they don't have suspension forks, are they rougher , especially on hands, arms, and shoulders?
Best bang-for-the-buck I like that the tires are not too wide it would be great if they had more accessories I bought a trike for a homeless lady she loves it it would be great if they built a big locking box for the back instead of a basket so you can lock it for grocery shopping or to put your clothes
Thank you that was great. I just bought one.