I had the same Lectric XP 2.0 in 2020/2021 and now have the same 2024 Wired Crusier Plus. It's like a night and day difference and you're going to love it!
Thanks for commenting on the video @cmoregreen3979. Wow! 11,000 miles of range and counting on the XP 2.0 is pretty awesome. I think that speaks to just how good the Lectric bikes are made. If you get one of the Wired bikes or one of their 60v competitors bikes that are very similar, you will have the best of both worlds. You can always turn down the power on the Wired bikes by leaving them in Class 2 mode or adjust the motor power assist % levels lower on each individual PAS level in the advanced settings, but you can’t turn up the power to 40 MPH on the XP 2.0 when you feel like a burst of adrenaline. Plus that rear air shock makes a huge difference in smoothing out the ride.
My Lectric xp 2.0 had 2,400 miles on it, received my Cruiser two weeks ago and WOW, you will LOVE IT! 45.1 mph is what I achieved going down a slight downhill. I am 5'8". The small seat tube was too short for full length extension while riding and the longer tube was too tall. So I took a pipe cutter and took 2" off of the longer tube, now I can adjust it perfectly. Also, if you have the larger Lectric basket, it works perfectly on the rear rack of the Wired Cruiser. I took two small strips of packing foam that came with the new bike. Cut the foam into two very thin strips the width of the rear rack long tubing. I wrapped black electrical tape over the foam and sides of the Wired rack tubing to cover the foam completely. I did this so when the Lectrik metal basket sits on top of the Wired Cruiser rear rack, it would cushion it and it would be noiseless when hitting bumps as there would be no metal to metal contact or rattling. I then zip tied the rack in place using about 12-14 black zip ties so as to not drill holes in the Wired rack. It works perfectly and carries a lot of stuff, still within the 50lb weight limit of the rear rack. Let me know how you like your new bike when you receive it! Also, the Altec Lansing Jolt 2 bluetooth speaker is perfect for the front handlebars and the included handlebar bracket for the speaker allows you to hang the speaker below the display screen so you can have music when riding.
I’ve been hoping for a longer term review of this bike. I’m looking to get one but don’t want to spend 2k on something I’d regret. Thank you for taking the time to make this!
Hi @shawnakared3837. Thanks for watching the video! I hear you. 2k is a lot to spend. I have had a great experience with mine. I’m glad the video was helpful for you.
Quality video very informative. I have the same 2024 Wired Crusier Plus in black, same upgraded tires and turn signals too. Received it in July and have 800+ miles. I have the same reaction as you when riding this bike, the speed, power and the comfy ride. I've had it up to 275 degrees and 44 mph on a 5'9" 190 lb frame. You have extraordinary taste Zonie!
Right back atcha Paul. They say great minds think alike. I really appreciate the feedback! This is a great all around bike. I’m glad to hear you are having as much fun on this bike as I am!
Nice review. I was anti Wired till I saw your review and now I may consider it as my second ebike. I also changed my tires on my ebike but got the Ultraverse with tire liners and flat out but still got a flat but made it home. I also have the same blinkers 😀and I have the briskmore mirrors and love them so I got 2nd pair for regular bike. I lost a mile per hour on speed and a little range because of the tire change but I feel more confident
Wired definately had some growing pains, which I mostly attribute to breaking new ground but they do seem to always sort out those growing pains. The Freedom had most of them so the Cruiser was fortunate enough to get mostly sorted out, but theres still some things I dont love but I forgive easily with the not increasing the price point even post 301 Tariff expiration. Im not a fan of how ecells ran smear campaigns against wired over the freedom wobble (again the joy of breaking new ground) but ecells does have a better rear rack design, oh and bottle rack holes.
Thanks for commenting on the video @falconmoon2880 & @Whoadayson. I believe the Ultraverse are the same tires, just branded different. This was the best upgrade I made to this bike so far. Like you, I also sacrificed a little sipped and range, but totally worth it. I think you did it right. Liners and FlatOut is the way to go to better protect you from flats. Growing pains is a good way to describe it. Wired is trying to adapt and make their components a little better as they apply lessons learned. Agreed-Keeping that price point at a steady $2000 must be difficult maintain with the tariffs.
Flat out not only helps on small thorns. I got a one inch screw in my rear tire on a long ride. I do not know how long I rode with the screw. It was a 20 mile ride. The next day as I did a precheck ride I found the screw. The tire was fully up and only went down when I pulled out the screw. I am sold on flat out. After that patch and putting in more flat out I have gone another 400 miles without losing any air.
I love how you captured your bike riding experience using the drone and 2nd view cameras. 😀 Would you recommend this to someone who is 5'4 feet or a little shorter?
Hi Penelope. Thanks for watching the video! I appreciate the feedback. Someone 5’4” could ride this bike if you are cautious when getting on and off. My wife is able to ride the bike at 5’2”, but it does take some effort on her part. I probably would not recommend it for anyone below 5’4”. It may not look like it on camera, but this bike is surprisingly large in person and it weighs 105 LBS with both batteries installed.
For riders 5’4” and below, you may want to check out a competitor of Wired’s that has a 24” x 4” version for shorter riders as well as the standard 26”x4”. The company is called Escape Electric Bikes. The Outlaw model is very similar to the Wired Freedom. I believe the Outlaw is available in a Step through version for an extra $100. I hope this helps.
Thank you @Destinationfawked! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. There are more and more of these 60v bikes coming out. We all benefit when completion is this strong.
Thank you for watching the video @raw71660! I use an insta360 X4 action camera with an invisible selfie stick. I love the way you can film in 360 degrees so you never miss the perfect shot because your single lens camera only has one point and shoot lens where this one has 2 lens. In post editing, you can move the camera all the way around using the Insta360 software. BTW-Does the “71660” in your tag happen to stand for your birthday? Just curious because if so, we were born on the same day. The odds of that being the case is probably too high.
I don’t think you can go wrong if you decide to buy this bike. It is so much fun to ride. If you are interested in looking at another option, I recently discovered another 60v 1500W bike from Escape Electric Bikes out of Georgia. They have a similarly spec’d bike called the Outlaw and Outlaw Plus with free shipping. They offer a lot of options to customize. I was so impressed that I reached out to the owner (Joel) about helping him get the word out. They also sell 2 different dual motor versions for even more power.
Thanks for watching the video Shane. Love the tires! Best accessory I have purchased for the bike so far! I now have about 1000 miles on them and I’m yet to have my 1st flat tire.
I received mine four days ago and have riding it about twenty miles. I bought the cruiser and I definitely have one thing to say! I love the ride and performance of the bike but I have one thing that people need to know. I'm tall like you, I'm 61yrs old and 6'4" and 275lbs and want people know, this bike is not easy to get on and off of. I rode dirt bikes and street bikes too, I'm talking motorcycles and I also have a big 29" beach cruiser so I have experience. The step through is very high and if you have big feet like me you can't get your foot between the rear shock mount and frame and I personally can't lift my foot over it and continually catch my foot there and it's just a matter of time before my foot gets stuck and I go down. So I have to throw my leg over the seat and rack to get off which means I can't carry anything on the back rack. Also I use the street curb to get on and sometimes I just slide straight off the back over the rack. It's a pain getting on and off!
Thanks for watching the video @blivit195cm3. You make a good point about the step through concerns. You do need to be cautious when you get on and off the bike. I’m not sure, but I think foot/leg clearance was the main reason Wired has a suspension link in the middle of the down seat tube, trying to give another 1-2 inches of clearance. there has been times when didn’t lift my foot high enough to clear the rear shock and nearly did a face plant.
@EnergizedZonie Thanks for the reply. Oh I hear you! I caught my size fourteen foot shoe in there getting on and almost went down. I have a question for you if you don't mind? Do you have any recommendations for a good helmet? I have bought some accessories like a new very nice padded seat and the side mirror and I bought wireds front bag. I also bought a really good Abus lock. I live in San Diego and it's pretty sketchy on the roads here so I need a good helmet. I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you.
Hi @blivit195cm3. I could recommend the 2 helmets I purchased. The one I’m wearing in the video is the ILM helmet. I use it most of the time when it’s warm outside or when I’m filming. I found it to be one of the less expensive option made for these higher speed e-bikes with an NTA 8776 rating (up to 28 MPH) for under $100. The other helmet I bought was a full face modular that is actually DOT rated for motorcycle use. I used it when the weather is cooler. I am including Amazon links to both helmets, along with a really cool wireless Bluetooth headset I bought for the full face helmet. I paid less than $100 for the full face helmet and around $30 for the headset. If you want to see these 3 items, I did an accessories video that goes into more detail. Adult Modular Motorcycle Helmet DOT w/Retractable Sunglass Full Face Flip-up Typhoon TH158: a.co/d/05FhSUR FEYA Motorcycle Helmet Speakers with Dual Noise Reduction/Call Music Control/Siri/IPX6: a.co/d/1kHLqBP ILM Smart Bike Helmet Brake Warning LED Light Control NTA8776 CE CPSC Triple Certification Adult Bicycle Casco Men Women: a.co/d/03nef8D
What kind of camera/video equip are you using? I assume a drone with following enabled in the beginning. It looks like from the shadow that you have a selfie-stick with a go-pro? The weird thing is I can't see the stick on the bike, but only in the shadow. TIA
Hi @iambriguy. Thanks for watching the video. I use an Insta360 X4 camara with a disappearing telescopic selfie stick. The selfie stick disappears in the stitching of the 2 camera lens. Awesome camera that allows you a lot of different angles to play with. You can actually spin the camera in post (after the fact) using the software, so you never miss a shot. Yes, I use a DJI mini 4 Pro with the follow function set to auto. This allows the drone to maneuver around you automatically to catch different angles. I’ve had the drone over a year, but this is the 1st time I used it in one of my videos. I’m not sure why I waited so long.
Wow, I had no idea the Mini 4 Pro (or any DJI dro es) had a follow function that would do more creative moves other than just simply following from behind. I thought maybe you had the Skydio? Anyway, cool shots!
I'm a subscriber and fellow Cruiser owner. May I ask what pedal assist mode you were in within the first minute of the video. With a cadence sensor my e-bike usually wants to take off quickly. Did you perhaps lower the speed limit?
Hi Jody-Thanks for watching the video. I was mostly in PAS 1. Yes, I did lower the power assist % in each of the 5 PAS levels from the factory settings. It took me a few tries to find the “sweet spot” on the PAS % settings. I lowered PAS 1 to only 12% (from 20% set at the factory) of the motor power. For me, getting PAS 1 dialed in is the most important.
i have my pedal assist 1 at 8% and 2 at 15% i can get close to 100 mile range using using those settings, i also pedal using no assist whenever i can i dont have hills where i live its mainly flat in southeasten WI
Hi @freightdawg6762. 100 miles of range is awesome! You must get a great workout when you pedal with no assistance? These are great all around, do it all bikes. So many options to fit different riding styles.
@@EnergizedZonie its really not too bad on level ground with no assist when my legs start to burn i kick on the power thats whats so awesome about these bikes love the channel
Hope to get this bike soon, i currently have a letric xp2.0 with 11000 miles on it. Excited about the upgrade.
I had the same Lectric XP 2.0 in 2020/2021 and now have the same 2024 Wired Crusier Plus. It's like a night and day difference and you're going to love it!
@paulketchum6819 kind of like the Cruiser in brown. Still enjoy the 2.0 tho
Thanks for commenting on the video @cmoregreen3979. Wow! 11,000 miles of range and counting on the XP 2.0 is pretty awesome. I think that speaks to just how good the Lectric bikes are made. If you get one of the Wired bikes or one of their 60v competitors bikes that are very similar, you will have the best of both worlds. You can always turn down the power on the Wired bikes by leaving them in Class 2 mode or adjust the motor power assist % levels lower on each individual PAS level in the advanced settings, but you can’t turn up the power to 40 MPH on the XP 2.0 when you feel like a burst of adrenaline. Plus that rear air shock makes a huge difference in smoothing out the ride.
My Lectric xp 2.0 had 2,400 miles on it, received my Cruiser two weeks ago and WOW, you will LOVE IT! 45.1 mph is what I achieved going down a slight downhill. I am 5'8". The small seat tube was too short for full length extension while riding and the longer tube was too tall. So I took a pipe cutter and took 2" off of the longer tube, now I can adjust it perfectly. Also, if you have the larger Lectric basket, it works perfectly on the rear rack of the Wired Cruiser. I took two small strips of packing foam that came with the new bike. Cut the foam into two very thin strips the width of the rear rack long tubing. I wrapped black electrical tape over the foam and sides of the Wired rack tubing to cover the foam completely. I did this so when the Lectrik metal basket sits on top of the Wired Cruiser rear rack, it would cushion it and it would be noiseless when hitting bumps as there would be no metal to metal contact or rattling. I then zip tied the rack in place using about 12-14 black zip ties so as to not drill holes in the Wired rack. It works perfectly and carries a lot of stuff, still within the 50lb weight limit of the rear rack. Let me know how you like your new bike when you receive it! Also, the Altec Lansing Jolt 2 bluetooth speaker is perfect for the front handlebars and the included handlebar bracket for the speaker allows you to hang the speaker below the display screen so you can have music when riding.
I’ve been hoping for a longer term review of this bike. I’m looking to get one but don’t want to spend 2k on something I’d regret.
Thank you for taking the time to make this!
Hi @shawnakared3837. Thanks for watching the video! I hear you. 2k is a lot to spend. I have had a great experience with mine. I’m glad the video was helpful for you.
Quality video very informative. I have the same 2024 Wired Crusier Plus in black, same upgraded tires and turn signals too. Received it in July and have 800+ miles. I have the same reaction as you when riding this bike, the speed, power and the comfy ride. I've had it up to 275 degrees and 44 mph on a 5'9" 190 lb frame. You have extraordinary taste Zonie!
Right back atcha Paul. They say great minds think alike. I really appreciate the feedback! This is a great all around bike. I’m glad to hear you are having as much fun on this bike as I am!
Nice review. I was anti Wired till I saw your review and now I may consider it as my second ebike. I also changed my tires on my ebike but got the Ultraverse with tire liners and flat out but still got a flat but made it home. I also have the same blinkers 😀and I have the briskmore mirrors and love them so I got 2nd pair for regular bike. I lost a mile per hour on speed and a little range because of the tire change but I feel more confident
Wired definately had some growing pains, which I mostly attribute to breaking new ground but they do seem to always sort out those growing pains. The Freedom had most of them so the Cruiser was fortunate enough to get mostly sorted out, but theres still some things I dont love but I forgive easily with the not increasing the price point even post 301 Tariff expiration.
Im not a fan of how ecells ran smear campaigns against wired over the freedom wobble (again the joy of breaking new ground) but ecells does have a better rear rack design, oh and bottle rack holes.
Thanks for commenting on the video @falconmoon2880 & @Whoadayson. I believe the Ultraverse are the same tires, just branded different. This was the best upgrade I made to this bike so far. Like you, I also sacrificed a little sipped and range, but totally worth it. I think you did it right. Liners and FlatOut is the way to go to better protect you from flats.
Growing pains is a good way to describe it. Wired is trying to adapt and make their components a little better as they apply lessons learned. Agreed-Keeping that price point at a steady $2000 must be difficult maintain with the tariffs.
Flat out not only helps on small thorns. I got a one inch screw in my rear tire on a long ride. I do not know how long I rode with the screw. It was a 20 mile ride. The next day as I did a precheck ride I found the screw. The tire was fully up and only went down when I pulled out the screw. I am sold on flat out. After that patch and putting in more flat out I have gone another 400 miles without losing any air.
Thanks for watching Robert! Wow! Your tube and tire survived a 1” screw. That is great to know! Agreed. That FlatOut is amazing.
I love how you captured your bike riding experience using the drone and 2nd view cameras. 😀
Would you recommend this to someone who is 5'4 feet or a little shorter?
Hi Penelope. Thanks for watching the video! I appreciate the feedback. Someone 5’4” could ride this bike if you are cautious when getting on and off. My wife is able to ride the bike at 5’2”, but it does take some effort on her part. I probably would not recommend it for anyone below 5’4”. It may not look like it on camera, but this bike is surprisingly large in person and it weighs 105 LBS with both batteries installed.
For riders 5’4” and below, you may want to check out a competitor of Wired’s that has a 24” x 4” version for shorter riders as well as the standard 26”x4”. The company is called Escape Electric Bikes. The Outlaw model is very similar to the Wired Freedom. I believe the Outlaw is available in a Step through version for an extra $100. I hope this helps.
Just subbed, nice job on the video, very high quality in terms of production and solid information on this bike which I'm considering
Cheers 🍻
Thank you @Destinationfawked! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. There are more and more of these 60v bikes coming out. We all benefit when completion is this strong.
Great video has made my mind up on getting the wired bike. I just had one question what kind of camera did you use to film your video?
Thank you for watching the video @raw71660! I use an insta360 X4 action camera with an invisible selfie stick. I love the way you can film in 360 degrees so you never miss the perfect shot because your single lens camera only has one point and shoot lens where this one has 2 lens. In post editing, you can move the camera all the way around using the Insta360 software.
BTW-Does the “71660” in your tag happen to stand for your birthday? Just curious because if so, we were born on the same day. The odds of that being the case is probably too high.
I don’t think you can go wrong if you decide to buy this bike. It is so much fun to ride. If you are interested in looking at another option, I recently discovered another 60v 1500W bike from Escape Electric Bikes out of Georgia. They have a similarly spec’d bike called the Outlaw and Outlaw Plus with free shipping. They offer a lot of options to customize. I was so impressed that I reached out to the owner (Joel) about helping him get the word out. They also sell 2 different dual motor versions for even more power.
Great bikes. Be safe out there
Thanks for watching the video @brett7740.
Nice 1k review
Thanks for watching the video Richard! I look forward to watching your 1000 mile review video on your Cruiser.
@ you bet!
🥳❤💯💢💥💫👍👍👍
Thanks for watching the video Bill!
how you like the new tires?
Thanks for watching the video Shane. Love the tires! Best accessory I have purchased for the bike so far! I now have about 1000 miles on them and I’m yet to have my 1st flat tire.
I received mine four days ago and have riding it about twenty miles. I bought the cruiser and I definitely have one thing to say! I love the ride and performance of the bike but I have one thing that people need to know. I'm tall like you, I'm 61yrs old and 6'4" and 275lbs and want people know, this bike is not easy to get on and off of. I rode dirt bikes and street bikes too, I'm talking motorcycles and I also have a big 29" beach cruiser so I have experience. The step through is very high and if you have big feet like me you can't get your foot between the rear shock mount and frame and I personally can't lift my foot over it and continually catch my foot there and it's just a matter of time before my foot gets stuck and I go down. So I have to throw my leg over the seat and rack to get off which means I can't carry anything on the back rack. Also I use the street curb to get on and sometimes I just slide straight off the back over the rack. It's a pain getting on and off!
Thanks for watching the video @blivit195cm3. You make a good point about the step through concerns. You do need to be cautious when you get on and off the bike. I’m not sure, but I think foot/leg clearance was the main reason Wired has a suspension link in the middle of the down seat tube, trying to give another 1-2 inches of clearance. there has been times when didn’t lift my foot high enough to clear the rear shock and nearly did a face plant.
@EnergizedZonie Thanks for the reply. Oh I hear you! I caught my size fourteen foot shoe in there getting on and almost went down. I have a question for you if you don't mind? Do you have any recommendations for a good helmet? I have bought some accessories like a new very nice padded seat and the side mirror and I bought wireds front bag. I also bought a really good Abus lock. I live in San Diego and it's pretty sketchy on the roads here so I need a good helmet. I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you.
Hi @blivit195cm3. I could recommend the 2 helmets I purchased. The one I’m wearing in the video is the ILM helmet. I use it most of the time when it’s warm outside or when I’m filming. I found it to be one of the less expensive option made for these higher speed e-bikes with an NTA 8776 rating (up to 28 MPH) for under $100. The other helmet I bought was a full face modular that is actually DOT rated for motorcycle use. I used it when the weather is cooler. I am including Amazon links to both helmets, along with a really cool wireless Bluetooth headset I bought for the full face helmet. I paid less than $100 for the full face helmet and around $30 for the headset. If you want to see these 3 items, I did an accessories video that goes into more detail.
Adult Modular Motorcycle Helmet DOT w/Retractable Sunglass Full Face Flip-up Typhoon TH158: a.co/d/05FhSUR
FEYA Motorcycle Helmet Speakers with Dual Noise Reduction/Call Music Control/Siri/IPX6: a.co/d/1kHLqBP
ILM Smart Bike Helmet Brake Warning LED Light Control NTA8776 CE CPSC Triple Certification Adult Bicycle Casco Men Women: a.co/d/03nef8D
What kind of camera/video equip are you using? I assume a drone with following enabled in the beginning. It looks like from the shadow that you have a selfie-stick with a go-pro? The weird thing is I can't see the stick on the bike, but only in the shadow. TIA
Hi @iambriguy. Thanks for watching the video. I use an Insta360 X4 camara with a disappearing telescopic selfie stick. The selfie stick disappears in the stitching of the 2 camera lens. Awesome camera that allows you a lot of different angles to play with. You can actually spin the camera in post (after the fact) using the software, so you never miss a shot.
Yes, I use a DJI mini 4 Pro with the follow function set to auto. This allows the drone to maneuver around you automatically to catch different angles. I’ve had the drone over a year, but this is the 1st time I used it in one of my videos. I’m not sure why I waited so long.
Wow, I had no idea the Mini 4 Pro (or any DJI dro es) had a follow function that would do more creative moves other than just simply following from behind. I thought maybe you had the Skydio? Anyway, cool shots!
I'm a subscriber and fellow Cruiser owner. May I ask what pedal assist mode you were in within the first minute of the video. With a cadence sensor my e-bike usually wants to take off quickly. Did you perhaps lower the speed limit?
Hi Jody-Thanks for watching the video. I was mostly in PAS 1. Yes, I did lower the power assist % in each of the 5 PAS levels from the factory settings. It took me a few tries to find the “sweet spot” on the PAS % settings. I lowered PAS 1 to only 12% (from 20% set at the factory) of the motor power. For me, getting PAS 1 dialed in is the most important.
@ thanks very much. I’ll do the same on my e-bike.
i have my pedal assist 1 at 8% and 2 at 15% i can get close to 100 mile range using using those settings, i also pedal using no assist whenever i can i dont have hills where i live its mainly flat in southeasten WI
Hi @freightdawg6762. 100 miles of range is awesome! You must get a great workout when you pedal with no assistance? These are great all around, do it all bikes. So many options to fit different riding styles.
@@EnergizedZonie its really not too bad on level ground with no assist when my legs start to burn i kick on the power thats whats so awesome about these bikes love the channel