Lectric XP 3.0 Flat Tire Out of the Box and Rear Wheel Removal
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
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In this video, I remove and inspect my Lectric XP 3.0 wheel to ensure there are no spoke burrs waiting to puncture my new tube. My Lectric XP 3.0 bike came new out of the box with a rear flat tire. I have since replaced it with a tube I purchased from the local bike shop, but have reached out to Lectric for a replacement. They provided instructions on how to inspect the wheel to ensure there isn't an underlying issue that will cause future problems. They also mentioned I can take it to a bike shop for inspection and they can reimburse me for the cost. I opted to do it myself as the process is straightforward.
Even though I haven't had an issue in over 150 miles, I figured it's best to double check as I don't want to be left on the side of the road miles from home with a preventable flat.
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I’m glad I found your video. Today is Friday and my 3.0 was delivered this past Wednesday. However I did not get a flat tire out of the box, I’m currently at a campground with a completely flat back tire. I have 2 miles on the bike. Then got a flat. Smooth pavement here I know I didn’t pick anything up. So now I’ve got a dead bike with two days left to camp lol. Lectric IS sending me two new tubes though.
Ugh that’s the worst and definitely a buzz kill lol. Glad they’re sending new tubes. Hopefully it didn’t mess up too much of the trip.
Same thing happened to me. I called them up and they offered to send me a new tube from my back tire. I told them that that wasn’t enough that I wasn’t going to change a flat tire for free. They sent me to a bike shop nearby and lectric bikes paid the bike shop to change the tire. if you want something in this world, I guess you gotta ask for it!
Glad to hear they are taking care of you. Flats suck, especially on a brand new bike.
Yep, just recently upgraded all the ebikes in the house to Lectric XP 3.0 and an XPedition and all 4 required me to take off the front tire, pull back that yellow protector and file down the spoke fasteners as many had sharp edges. Long post on reddit about this very issue.
That’s crazy. Doing that on 4 bikes is no joke lol. I hope they figured out the production issue and now it’s just a matter of clearing those out of the system. I wish they inspected wheels here in the US prior to shipping them out. Might be a pain logistically but better than having everyone filing down fasteners.
“No assembly required”…maybe just a little machining here and there.
Mine arrived with a flat rear tire, and it had a leak on the rim side of the tube. So I doubt the slime would've worked anyway. Lectric sent two new tubes. Though I could not detect any burrs, I lined the rim with a layer of duct tape and added slime to the new tube.
Mine was also rim side but couldn’t identify anything that could have caused the hole. I have a feeling there were some defective tubes floating around.
Had my Lectric for 2 months now. Also had a flat on the rear, but it did not show up for a couple days. The tube had a perfectly round hole about the size of a pencil led, on the center of the inside edge. Nothing visible in the rim to cause this either. Yes it did have a type of slime in it, and I suspect that is why it took a few days to show up. Ordered a pair of tube from Amazon. No more problems since.
Yah that’s the same kind of hole mine had. Almost like there was a bubble in the mold or whatever they use to create the tubes.
Didn't Lectric send you a free tube? Or didn't you call them?
My new XP Lite arrived a week ago. The tires were not fully inflated. I pumped them up to 30#’s and have had no problems since.
That’s awesome! Yah I think there may have been a big batch of bikes affected by burrs on the fasteners in the wheel. Lectric was very helpful with resolving the issue and sent me a couple new tubes.
I have a new XP 3.0 out 40 intermittent miles in it. Bike was just parked by the house chilling when all of a sudden bike starts to slide against the house, rear tire lost air due to rear tube -side seam just split at the seam. Not even close to any spoke screws or any rough edges, intrusions. Real is challenging lifting it up into the dropouts. Don’t have a bike stand, propped bike up on a milk crate with 2x4 across it resting on that metal piece under frame in middle.
Hello Tom, I'm a XP3.0 e-bike rider. Just came across your video and when that day comes for me. I'm going to do it myself because taking it to the bike shop. It costs a lot of money for anything. right now It's hard because everything is pricing. It seems that it's not that hard to Remove.
The back tire👍 good video. Take care of yourself and your family 🙏
Hello and thank you! You’re definitely right with everything being expensive nowadays. Good news is that the tube change is very straightforward. Wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into the first time, but it was much easier than expected. You take care as well and have a wonderful weekend.
@@tomsgadgetgarage you also have a good weekend🙏
Hes done it before. Its not that easy. It can be done but if you are ungifted in this area....Ive been doing my Model #1. @ flats in 700 miles. Front and back. Im on back tofsy. Im missing that washer that is so important. LLook Im 73 years old. Viet era vet. Dont start with that Thank you for your service. Id be happier if Lectric wasnt so trifling.. Other people get stuff replaced for free. Not me. I had to pay. And the missing washer....Buy a new wheel. Yeah right. I should have bought a different brand.
thanx it would be helpful to show the washers and spacers and where they go for example the slotted washer goes INSIDE the wheel not outside. had i not had another bike to look at i would have been screwed
Thats my issue. I am missing that torque washer?(Name) Its the one that is screwed down with 4mm. I have two of those lock washers.
Just got mine and shocker rear flat. Thanks for the video and they are sending me new tubes. Cheers 🍻
Oh man I was hoping those flats were a thing of the past. They were very quick to ship them when I got mine so hopefully you get them soon.
@@tomsgadgetgarage Thank man! 😊
Mine was also flat out of the box, I brought it to one of their certified repair places and it went flat again a few hours afterwards. I wish very badly I bought a different brand.
Ugh, did they ultimately get the flat addressed?
Just bought 2 XP3 bikes (one for me, one for wife)....one had flat out of the box. Tube had leak from inside from spoke.....tube actually has sealant and glitter in it from the factory meaning Lectric is hacking these bikes from the factory which to me is unsafe (rear flat at 20 MPH). You won't be able to feel the spoke bur issue by hand.....to be safe, run some Gorilla Duct Tape around the rim (1 layer will be good) on top of the factory rim tape.....this will provide additional cushion to keep the spokes from causing flat. Great bike, great company, but big issue that should not have lasted so long and should not require all us folks to be mechanics on our new bikes....crazy. But, YES, I would buy XP3 again....damn good bike.
Ive heard that Gorillla thing before.
Have to replace my flat tire 🛞 before hand take duck tape on both wheels put a few layers on both of them. Work s just great
That’s a great idea. Will keep it in mind if I run into any issues. Thanks 😊
true story, i received my lectric xp 3.0 and tell me why i caught the same rear flat... i had since put my bike in storage.... i do not think i did over 20 miles before i caught the flat, i will just order some new inner tubes
Oh man that’s unfortunate. Flats are the worst. If you don’t find any punctures, check for burrs on the rim.
Just wondering if you inflated the old tube after removing it and lining it up with the rim to see where the air was leaking out from and then you could inspect the area of the rim more thoroughly. Just wondering.
So I did look at the tube orientation relative to the wheel and looked for sharp edges on the inner side of the wheel. Unfortunately I found nothing that would explain the flat. I’ve since replaced it and put roughly 250 miles on the bike with no issues. I think in my case is may have been a defective tube.
I had the same issue with a flat in the box.
Ugh, was it a recent purchase or in the past?
@@tomsgadgetgarage I received the bike on Monday January 15. My bike also had some nasty scrapes and scratches.
Thanks!
Flat tire, ha hold my beer. My new trike came with a bent rear wheel and axle. And to add insult to injury, the display on my new XP 3.0 died a week later and bike would not power on. They are being replaced for free but to have two different bikes having major problems is disappointing.
Awww that really sucks. Bent wheel and axle? Sounds like the box fell off the delivery truck..glad they are replacing them.
I just did the same thing. Tube went down it just split no reason for it. Defective tube.
Yah I was hoping the days of getting a bike with flats were over but it sounds like it’s still happening. If you reach out to Lectric they’ll send you new tubes.
I did this, sanded them down, smoothly, put duct tape over them, then the liner, new tube, inflated. But it went flat again after only one week. :-( Maybe I'll try the slime tube?
I would try adding slime. I was actually working on a scooter in my garage where out of nowhere I heard a hissing sound coming from my bike’s front tire. Lasted a few seconds until the slime filled the hole. Really random.
No there was no damage to the box at all. Miraculously, after customer service told me the package was my problem, Fed Ex sent me a tracking number showing now the ready kit will be delivered this Friday. Wherein it was showing still in Phoenix.
I’ll just have to not let this ruin the fun of bicycling.
That’s crazy. Maybe the foam moved around during shipping allowing the metal to rub. Well, hopefully you get the other package soon.
That’s definitely a possibility. Oh well, now I won’t have to be bothered when the inevitable scratches occur.
Yah I find that folding the bike up and transporting it results in some metal to metal contact. My camera mounts as well as the bike falling out the back of the car when opening the tailgate have forced me outta of the keep it pristine mode haha.
I just hope my 3.0 Long Range shows up. Lectric's Customer service number is not working and they took a week vacation. Very unhappy with how they do things. How long did you wait for yours? When I purchased the bike the website said "In Stock".
Hey! So I ordered mine August 30th and it was delivered September 1st. But keep in mind it shipped from their Phoenix warehouse which is 40 miles away from me.
I have a feeling all the holiday shipping is likely having an impact. When did you order yours? Also, did they give you any tracking info yet?
I ordered two XP 3.0 Long Range mid December and they both arrived in perfect condition 6 days later. No issues to date except a stripped hex screw on a rear brake caliper. I found it when I was checking torque of all fasteners. The hex head was rounded out. Lectric customer service sent me out a complete set of front and rear hydraulic brakes systems. They said they don't stock individual parts/pieces so they sent the complete systems no charge in about four days. I couldn't be more pleased.
@@chrisneuhaus7188 that’s awesome to hear! Yah I actually had an issue with one of the hex bolts rounding out on the Elite Headlight. Once I get it off I will replace it with another bolt from the hardware store. That’s great you got a set of brakes for free. I think many companies in that situation would direct people to their local bike shop to figure it out.
I filled up back tire for first time 40lbs in morning it was flat after a short ride called Electric said it wasnt covered
Are you surprised.? Really! I was one of their first customers. I bought my # 1.0 July 2018. I have had to pay for everything.Nothing is cvered.
I did receive two touch up paint pens from Lectra. It is actually one of the best touch up paint I’ve ever used. So all issues solved. I received my eBay tubes..After the current four day rain spell is over, I will ride.
That’s great news! It’s supposed to be raining here for the next 3 days or so as well. Have fun on your ride!
When you get the new tubes make sure you add more slime or flat out to ensure less flats or issues. The so called, small amount of preventative care they give it when sending it. Is not enough to stop a flat
Just curious if you had an issue with the slime leaking out of the tube. The tires are supposed to come with slime pre installed. Was there even slime in the tube at all? And did the new tube they sent you have slime in it?
The original tube did have slime in it. It was oozing out of the hole. I replaced the tube same day with a bike shop tube. I bought a bottle of slime but haven’t put it in the new tube yet. I’ll let you know what tube Lectric sends me as soon as I get it. I emailed them this afternoon letting them know I inspected the rim.
The two tubes they sent appear to have slime in them.
My tire was flat on arrival and there was no slime.
They wouldn’t send me a new tube.
I didn’t see any slime where the puncture is.
I can’t tell by the camera angle, but did you have to remove the LCD screen or adjust the gear shifter to place the bike upside down on the handlebars?
I didn’t have to move the gear shifter but I did tilt the LCD screen a bit to keep it from touching the ground.
Ok thanks. 1 other question, there are washers on each wheel with a lip or protrusion. Mine fell off because I took off the nuts. Can you tell which direction they go on the wheel.. facing in or away from the wheel?
If those are the ones I’m thinking of they should face inwards. There should be a slot for the protection to catch on.
Brand new, delivered January 15. The bike also had serious scratches. They also did not send the ready kit I ordered. Customer service told me it was my job to figure that out. Anyone want to buy a bike?
Oh wow that’s really unfortunate. Was the box banged up? As for the kit, I also ordered package in the past and it shipped separately from the bike. Some things were out of stock so it came a few weeks later.
One complaint. You did not show the hard part which is the actual installation of the rim assy into the frame!
Good point. I’m considering making another more detailed version of this video.
Some times the valve core does not seal completely.
Hmm, haven’t had that issue yet but will keep an eye out.
You didn't say it was tubeless.... Had there been a tube you may have inflated it to see if you could find the leak... Just asking.
Hello! So it's a tubed tire. There was a tear/break in the tube that may have been a tube defect, as there were no burrs or sharp edges to be found.
What pressure do you torque your tires to?
So I crank things down per Lectric’s recommendation. The wheel axle nuts call for 35Nm.
Got mine out of box front tire would not hold air they sent me new tube I took tube out to find giant hole size of silver dollar
That really sucks. Was it a burr on the spokes? My wheel had no burrs at all. Appeared to be a manufacturing defect on the tube.
Just a big jagged hole on the tube no way a bur , guess they discovered a way to got rid of bad tubes new tube doing fine
37PSI really. You are gonna have a rough ride. How did u get your axle to seat so easily. I bought my bike SUmmer of 2018 I had a flat on the front. I pulled the tube out of the side and found the leak right away. After 700 miles, I have a flat in the back. Im not a bike person. Im not even a handtool person. I didnt pay attention to most of that stuff. Directions. I hope I wont pay later. But what really chaps my ass and Lectric were real jerkoffs. I have only one of those funny looking washers. (4mm thing) So three was no reason to loosen 4mm. ONLYhad one. I have 2 of the lock washers. I saw one tube where the Yutuber only had one. Well I have a Lectric #1..0 So its nothing new. I did have the old bent ass carrier that tore up my lights. I asked for a replacement. They made me buy it. Today I asked them could I have a washer that gets locked down with 4mm/ NAME? They said I would have to buy a new wheel assembly. Really? Kiss my ....I was gonn buy a new Bike and give this to my son. Guess you know who I wont be buying from. They should have sent you a new tube with apologys. I havve ben working on mine for 2 days. It took the best part of the day to get thebrake side seated. With a lotta hammer bangiing. Tomorrow Part 2.. The gears
should have taken more time to go over putting it back in you didnt show how to drape the chain over the sprocket or which goes first among the washers on the wheel etc. good video up to that point sorry
Yah I may do a remake of that video. I originally made it to cover the flat tires folks were getting out of the box and to show the steps to check for burrs. I went a bit deeper than I planned but didn’t go deep enough to cover the full tire replacement process fully.
How did you get the black caps off the ends of the nuts? The motor wire comes right out of it
Hmm, so the rear wheel bolts didn’t have any black caps on them, just the front. The motor wire snakes in on the inner side of the axle through the center of the rotor. Rear wheel pops off easily once you unplug the motor cable and remove the two main bolts and two smaller hex bolts.