Lectric XP Fat Tire 28MPH eBike - Best eBike under $1000?
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- Опубликовано: 21 май 2019
- The Lectric XP is a 28mph eBike with a 500W motor and a 25-50 mile range, and 20x4.0 fat tires. The bike is equipped with an LG 48v 10.4ah battery and a 1.7 Prowheel and Shimano drivetrain. The bicycle has a folding design, aluminum fenders (on production model) and a metal rear rack with a 55lb load capacity.
Lectric eBikes sent me a Prototype model to review. They also provided a coupon code for KevCentral viewers that gets a free Waterproof Pannier Bag with the purchase of an XP. XP is short for Experience.
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I am a big fan of this little bike. I have logged many miles and look forward to many more, so stay tuned for updates and followup reviews.
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The fact that this comes standard with fenders and a bike rack all for under a grand makes this *my* number one choice. Damn that pre-production wait.
You can get it now. There's tons out there already.
So how about now (2022 March/April) is it possible to get a good deal on one of these and still get a decent powered motor or are there a lot more restrictions on the power output? I read in a lot of places that they are limited to 15mph (which just won't do for me) I had an electric scooter with a 5000w motor that could overtake cars on the road and hit 58mph but it was 5 hours to get a full charge and I had to avoid police on every trip incase they tried to pull me over and take it off me (never would've happened) but I'm 39 I'm too old to be blowing police chases around my neighbourhood so I'm after a bicycle that has a fat battery and can get a good 20 mile trip at decent enough speed (25-35mph will do tbh). So...is that possible to get or am I asking a bit too much here guys?
those fat tires i just want to pinch them - keventral
words of the year
*VERY GLAD YOU MADE THIS VIDEO!* Looks like the eBike that I have been waiting for.
For that price. She’s showing promise to my bank account. She’s a beauty.
KevCentral, that was an awesome review on this bike. It makes me feel like I should own one in the future. Thankyou for helping us all understand more about this great electric bike... John in Erie, Pennsylvania
Great video. Like you said and I agree. This bike strikes a nerve by hitting the right spot. Considering ordering two for me and the wife. Great for concerts, events, trail hiking, sight seeing, and short errands.
Really enjoyed your review. Thanks a bunch. Our new Lectric eBike arrived today. Tomorrow will be first ride. Yay
I loved it the moment i saw it , few minutes ago ! Im here because i wanted to see more reviews. Now i love it more ! Great review, thanks for info.
Thnx for mentioning throttle mode, I was looking for that specific information.
High quality review as always, thanks.
Thanks . Great video. I was already confused, and not sure about buying a e bike until I saw this. Now I gotta get one.
Its gasless, affordable, convenient, can be stored in a closet in a house, if necessary, unlike a heavy , gas/motor scooter, and no significant maintenance issues, that you need with gas required motors.
I'm convinced, this could come in handy for many situations. Not just recreational.
What a great presentation style from video to content to narrative!
Good vid 360p is well worth it for seeing it like 30 minutes early. Thanks for making these videos, please keep doing so!
Finally a company not charging as much as a decent used car
It's not worth it
I bought one of their longboards for 500 and it broke within a month the battery costed nearly as much as the board and the company was trying to make me fix it myself by buying a $400 battery what a joke...
get a Rad Power (multiple varieties including folding) for $1.5k and call it a day. I see them all over the place
Yes and you know what gets me is that in all of the to5, top 10s etc, I havent seen Lectric mentioned Those superlative lists are BS.
Well, mine is due in 2 wks... unlike other bashful owners of the production version... I ASAP WILL post initial unbox & preliminary thoughts on this puppy....
Just got mine today, on the charger, maiden voyage in the AM, excited.
Good 'First Look' review, Kev. This appears to be a quality product, and I'm looking forward to seeing a an extensive, long-term test of the Lectric XP from you. Be well and take care.
Got my bike yesterday!! Love it!!
How do you unlock to 28 mph
Great review. This is the ebike I am saving to purchase! 👍❤
Lectric XP, just ordered mine for the September batch. They have done a wonderful job getting their message out through really great reviewers like you and several more. I was at a great bike shop and warned about issues with rear hubs and changing tires being a problem. After reviewing a few youtube videos I don't see it being much more of a problem than on any of my past (non-E) multi-geared bikes. Thanks for the review and looking forward to riding again on the tired old knees that saw too many miles distance running.
It’s a little tough getting the rear wheel back on this one because the rear frame flexes inward when the wheel is out. It’s a tough fit, but doable.
First decent review of one of these bikes in my opinion and I was happy to watch this as it was informative and useful aswel as easy to watch and wasn't boring like the majority of them on this kind of bike. So thanks for the help bro it was a great help and I got what I needed from the information you gave. I don't often get to say this as it is a rare thing to see a video that gives you the best bits and is straight forward without the bullshit, so, genuinely, cheers brother. I subbed and will definitely have another look at your channel and use what you have shown me here to get me a new bike with all this in mind. Nice one mate 👍🏼.
There's not that many professional reviews on this bike. Most reviews are coming from the rv/van life community. Thanks for both your videos. Can't wait to get mine late September.
Today I got to test ride a Lectric XP. I was met by Robby, nice young guy, knowledgeable about the bike, who answered all my questions and let me take it out for a ride.
First of all the seat tilt wasn't perfect for me (yes, you can adjust it :), and the tires had too much air in them for street riding. I think lowering the tires to @20psi (or maybe even 15) would make a better ride on rough streets. That said, at 6'2", I was able to sit upright no problem.
The motor has both speed and power! Very impressive! It sounded rather loud to me, but my current bike has a front motor, which is a bit farther away, so I wasn't used to it being right behind me. It is quite a bit more powerful and faster than my current 36v 500w motor. I never even got it into PAS level 5; at level 4 it easily got me up to 25 mph, so I have no doubt it could have hit 28mph in level 5.
The disc brakes worked perfectly! My current bike has rim brakes, and I will never buy another bike without disc brakes. They really stop well!
The rack can take foldable baskets on either side. I use them now, and they are well worth it.
I'm used to the feet forward design on my current bike, and none of the bikes like this have it. If you're used to a regular bike, this wouldn't bother you at all. It would take a little getting used to for me.
Having seen and ridden the XP, the $899 price really is a no-brainer, if you're in the market for a bike like this. Comparable bikes sell for hundreds more, and the XP has the same quality components they do. I haven't decided yet whether I will buy one, but in my case it's about personal finances, not the bike - it's definitely worth the money.
Also, Robby tells me that if you preorder one now, you will get the finished production version. That's what I rode today :)
bFlattheOriginal that’s for writing that, needed it
like bucket said thanks for the info. nice to hear what somebody has to say about the bike that already owns one and has ridden this one.
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I enjoyed your review. It was both informative and entertaining.
Got mine working great. Does good on the steep hills in my neighborhood. Only problem in no Bell included.. But after 37 miles I'm happy.
Have a pair coming early September for our fall vacation. Looking forward to adding them to the RV toy chest. Those raised white letter tires make it go faster, don't ya know. 😉
Thanks Kev I bought the Hydroform and its amazing . Best review on bike ever. Keep up the good work.
Also for entry level MTBiker you gave us a good pattern on how to enjoy the MTB world by upgrading your low budget MTB into a trail Worth machine. You are the man even without a sponsor you are dominating the other channels!!!!
@@FloridaEbikes I agreed.
I the my research (thanks to Kev) and basically if you're new to MTB and you don't have a ton of parts why buy a big bucks bike? By a budget bike upgrade it get use to the maintenance and then after you master it then buy a big bucks MTB frame for $400-200 then add your components that you bought for the Budget mountain bike.
I seen 2000 bike that still need adequate parts before it hit the trail the geometry of the factory MTB might be a factor and the Rider might hate it. building your own Ensure comfort and make you feel like a mad scientist!!.
I feel justified in the praise I gave this guy. I'm clearly not the only one who thinks he's good at what he does, and that's nice to see others think so too.👍🏼. Hope you're still enjoying your MTB kick bro. I think all men should have a hobby/release to let off some steam and going for a rip on your MTB and coming back exhausted sure feels good to me.
Always enjoy your content might not always agree with it. I find the info in the video always helpful. Keep up with the good work.
Great review. You hit on everything that would have had me ignoring this bike all together but instead grabbed my curiosity. I’m curious about a little commuter that I can also have some fun with. I live in the high desert and gravel roads are common. A foldable would actually fit in my work truck once at work so this could be the perfect e bike for me.
Awesome folder!...
Best I've seen.
Oh man this is going to be my first ebike
Thank you for testing and your opinion
Thank you so much! I just bought mine today and your coupon code helped me score free pannier bags! 😊
That was the BEST review of anything I've ever heard!! You kept me SO interested! I want one BAD! I need one BAD cause I can hardly walk any longer. But the price is a bit more than I can afford. But I believe it's certainly worth it...according to your review!!
Check out their website- they say thru PayPal will take payments-6 months, no interest!
Nice job I ordered mine today!!!! Nice pannier bag offer.
Congrats. I’m still loving the prototype. Though my fitness level is now near zero 😁
I work at a bike shop in Ontario and ive ridden the benno remidemi loads. Its probably the most fun and also most practical thing i have ever ridden on 2 wheels
Great info. Thanks. Going to watch more of your reviews.
Looks fun..great review...I'd love to have one
I'm getting out the military and moving downtown Chicago this Winter. This will be so convenient on the trains 😬
Wow... That bike seems perfect. Just what I would want in every aspect.
Thank you for the review! Very informative.
Nomadic Fanatic just acquired one and seems to be enjoying it.
Still saving up for eventually my very own first ebike, yay.
I ordered the bike on July 24th..... I got it today. It's flawless.. expert packing, no scratches, the battery was fully charged.. perfect! Just put air in the tires and ZIP! At 63.. I have new roads to explore.. thanks for your outstanding videos.
Seriously good reviews on these eBikes man! 👍
Best review of the bike on RUclips.
I went ahead and pulled the trigger and bought one.
Congrats. How far out is your delivery date?
@@KevCentral Early August. Only late August is left.
Douglas Taylor me to
I got it late August
Nice. I have a folding fat tire ebike from another company with similar specs (minus the built in headlights, rack, and a LED instead of a LCD, but it's also ~100 bucks cheaper before additional discounts), and you are right about the cute pinchable tires. Love it, it's like riding on a tiny cloud until there's cobblestone or epic potholes. The smaller wheels and geared hub motor means it's torquey enough to get up northwestern hills on my commute home. The speed is good enough to tackle a lot of bicycle-car situations even a slower Lime ebike made nerve wracking. Glad you're enjoying these new types of bikes, and great video!
Hi, RogueStudio TV what did you buy? I'm looking into a few different ones before I decide.
why hold back on the brand let us know!
Sounds like the eco trick to me I was looking at them, went with these
I would love to get one of those to get around my tiny town with. Looks and sounds perfect.
I pulled the trigger with your code. I found your video the most informative and complete one. At least the information I needed to be actually interested on the product. I also exchanged some emails with Abbie from Lectric and even before they replied the last email I just pulled the trigger. Pretty excited about this bike.
Thanks for your review.
Congrats!
Aron, when your bike is set to deliver?
@@AlexBaldini August
My bike should be arriving on Monday. I'm super excited!
Did it come in today?
@@chapter4travels nope. I just got an email from Lectric that FedEx should be shipping today for the early Aug deliveries. Apparently FedEx was not prepared for the massive amount of bikes to be shipped out.
@@douglastaylor43 did you get the bike
Love the price point for this bike!
Excellent review. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! That was an awesome review! Decided to get this vs the rad runner mini step thru.. :-)
Love the vid kev. Maybe have a merch giveaway soon?
"M 5 tie-in" (I think that's the Trek quote). I would say that every time I started it up. I must own one of these, now
Good call! Remember what the M5 ended up doing - might as well call it Hal 9000.
@@gordonlbelyea4409 I don't think we should do that, Dave
After a few weeks of research and reviews of dozens of e-bikes I made the decision and purchase today. I made my purchase based mainly on this video. You sold me on this bike. 😂 You and the fact that it is in my opinion the most bang for your buck when it comes to e-bikes in this price range. I can not wait to get this bike. I've been biting my nails since I made the order. I can't F'ing WAIT!
Just ordered mine today!!! July can't get here soon enough, I'm 62 and feel like a kid before Xmas! And while chatting with the Lectric people on email I told them that their panniers weren't available on the order page, he/she emailed back that I would be receiving the panniers free of charge. Now you tell me that all that pre-order get them! Damn! Anyway, so excited!
Congrats on the new XP!
At last a eBike i would buy has everything i can want at a price i can afford ,cant wait for them to arrive thank you for a informative video .PD
Great review and thank you! I subbed. I think I have to buy one!
Excellent review! I want one!!!!
The truck 'rolling coal' on you was both funny and frustrating haha.
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a lot of people ARE interested in folding ebikes
puncture proof tires should be standard
Could you review budget bike accessories like: backpacks, gloves, shoes ...?
I might buy one eventually. What a great little machine
Got me tempted by this review
Really nice bikes right out of the box. That Tig welding is beautiful, frame is strong, hinges and locks are well-engineered, paint is flawless. I advanced order and everything was delivered as promised. Customer service and answers to my questions during the purchase, delivery process were always timely and professional. Friendly as well.
danmilo2 thanks Dan. Are there any markings on the rear hub to indicate who made this motor, or any kind of markings other than their company logo? I ordered a few of these but would like to know all I can before they ship in September.
Also is there anything about the n.m rating in the literature they sent with the bike? Sorry about all the questions. I’m so glad somebody who already got theirs is posting info. I asked them on their you tube page about the nm rating (torque) but hey haven’t responded yet. Probably to busy filling orders I’m hoping.
You already got It? On website It says September delivery
at first when I saw the title and thumbnail, I was pretty negative about the idea of a folding fat tire ebike. But after watching the video, I get it now, it's cool. btw 28mph is fast enough for that bike!
Really cool! Would be a perfect Gulf Shores cruising machine!
Love it! So much fun!
There’s a lot of misconception on ebikes. One of my friends who rides dirt bikes tried to make fun of my eMTB (Bosch drive) and I informed him that if you don’t pedal, the motor doesn’t run and it isn’t a dirt bike where it “does all the work for you”.
That's a really good price for an E-bike.
These bikes are really good if you lose you driving privileges, or if you're trying to save money.
No gas tank to fill $2000. Per year
No oil to change, $160 per year
No car insurance to pay, $1000 per year
No car note to carry, $3,600 per year min.
And no girlfriend broh
Maybe she has one too!
This is hilarious. I might be getting arid of my vehicle and just have a ebike and a regular bike for a backup. I have no points on my record but in Michigan so many people, like me pay $3000 a year or more. Mine is just under $3000 but it's ridiculous. If your health insurance doesn't cover you for a accident injury, you have to have coverage on your car insurance for that and I guess that's why it's so high. Plus uninsured motorists is a huge fee that we are paying. In 2010, I was paying $250 every 6 months and $500 a year. It's getting ridiculous. I don't like the sound of riding on a snowy day but I am going to try it out this next winter. I am planning on picking up a mongoose fatbike to ride when I don't want to ride my ebike fatbike because of possible battery damage during the colder days and possible water damage. I am sure nothing would happen but I would rather go slower in the snow anyways.
If you lost your licence you're probably lethal on roller skates much more an e-bike
@@stevenleek1254 that's not true in some cases. Some people can't afford car insurance and they still need to get to work and they drive without car insurance. A old friend of mine lost his license for that reason and he has to walk or ride his bike now. I can barely pay my car insurance and I have a clean record but I am seriously thinking about selling my vehicle one day and just ride a ebike but I wouldn't be losing my license though, I would just be choosing to not to pay huge fees to a company that doesn't care. I am waiting to see what happens though because a new bill that just got passed here in Michigan is supposed to drop insurance costs by about $1000-$1500 a year per driver. I would probably be paying only $250 every 6 months and that's what I used to pay but I am paying $1000 every 6 months for no Liability insurance right now. I don't have that kind of money and I have to budget right now on everything and I am sick of it. I hope either insurance goes down or I am just going to ride a bike and sell my vehicle. It's not what I want to do but I don't make enough to make someone else rich. I have no accidents and no tickets on my record, it's ridiculous and I can see why some people lose driving privileges but is someone is a reckless driver, they shouldn't be on anything, like you said. I have seen many people lose they're lives because I used to be a over the road semi driver and sometimes a bike or someone walking doesn't look and cause a car to swerve into another car and someone dies and that's wrong. Those people need to stay away from the public and seek help. That's probably how you think as well.
Like others before me, I just watched your review and followed that by putting in my order. Thanks for your informative work! Oh, I also used your code and have the bags coming.
That bike looks super fun! Love those fat tires!
I like it. I need a camp bike and trade show bike. This might be it?
I’m hearing both John Wayne and Mr Rogers in your voice. You lucky devil.
I love your videos and I can’t wait for the next one
Excellent review, all the useful info , thanks
"Once I figured out origami magic, this is the result" Good one 😂
I have a love/hate relationship with e-bikes. I love that they get timid people, older folks, long distance commuters, and lazy people out and into a form of cycling. I hate that they’re essentially electric mopeds with a human hybrid engine. Again people are out, not in cars, enjoying riding but I feel like it cheapens some of the magic. Speaking of cheap they never are. And if they are cheap then you’ve got a lithium ticking time bomb.
true, it is nice what the major companies are doing with the pedal assist and not throttles. I think it makes more sense
They are a means of transport first and foremost.
I just watched a RUclips video that stated there are indeed health benefits for older people - gets them outside and re-engages the brain. Think it was a TEDx video.
After talking to them I've preordered 2 bikes. These will go nicely in the truck bed or RV.
you presented this well, I have an ebike,,,, love them,, good luck,,
Darn! Miss the video launch!
You should think about doing audio books. Great voice and cadence.
Thanks for the video, can't wait to get one 👍.
Excellent review, been looking at fat tires for a month or so for camping with gravel roads. This review might have sold them an eBike.
I found this bike from watching R.V. dude Nomatic fanatic & this may be my 1st E-bike!
Any bikes you see here aren’t given a good review because they sent the bike. I make that plainly clear to every mfg when they inquire. If I don’t like it or it has issues, I’ll tell it like it is. Some don’t accept those terms or only want a paid review - which I don’t do - and that’s why their bikes aren’t on KevCentral. As far as this bike goes it’s really that fun, and IMO (I’m up to 3 eBikes now) and the opinion of others that I’ve let ride it, it is a bike above its price point. The local bike shop even kindly asked me to not park it out front one day because they had someone coming to look at an eBike they carry. They knew the XP would be too enticing and they would likely lose the sale.
@Hojung Kim I live nearby their warehouse and I tried out the XP (I left a mini review here in the comments). It would be a good choice for your first ebike. If I didn't already have one that I built from a kit, I would have already bought an XP.
@Jeff Foster I hear you. I just happen to live 4 miles from their warehouse. I took a test ride on the XP. Look here in comments. I only discovered the bike from Kev's video a week or so ago. I was thrilled to learn they were closer to me than most bike shops. I found a video by Jax Austin here on YT a couple of days after I rode it and you can see exactly where I tested it. The blonde man is Robby whom I met.
@Jeff Foster The one point you make about people reviewing the first ebike they've ridden is absolutely valid. Most of the reviews on most bike sites are from people reviewing the first ebike they have bought, and virtually all of them will put a smile on your face the first time you ride one. I like the people that review a bike several months down the road, once they've at least had time to find out things they may _not_ like about the bike. Since many people aren't near a bike shop to try several different brands, you often have to just pick one and hope you like it. That's why I added a kit to a bike I already knew I liked, and I still went through 2 kits to find the one I wanted to keep.
did u order it how
The lock is likely a cheap easy to pick wafer lock... Bike looks fun though.... Thanks for reviewing it!
ALL locks are easy to pick … if you know how and have the tools. For the opportunist, not so much. They want the bike, if anything.
@@ScubaSteveCanada Lockwood house locks are very hard to pick, Ford car locks mega easy, even the dipstick can pick the worn ign lock
Looks like a blast to ride!!!!
I have a set of Zoom Hydraulic brakes on my Ancheer. The kind that you don't have to replace the cable, just the caliper. I have 3000 miles on my ancheer. Just ordered a pair for the XP. You reviewed the Ancheer also, that's why I bought it. Gonna be a long 5 weeks. Thanks Kev your a stand up guy. I'm 66 years old and still say, too many bikes still ain't enough.
I was gonna pull the trigger and order one for a ship date some time in August(6-8 weeks to ship). Asked if the credit card gets billed at the time of shipping or when they get the order. They replied "When they get the order" I dont feel comfortable with that arrangement for a bike that is in prototype mode only. The time to protest the charge on my credit card would expire before it would even be scheduled to ship.
Thanks for that! I've been on the fence about ordering mine too and now this worth waiting on. I'd rather not risk it.
@@pixel_overkill Go to the home page and sign up for email notifications. I received an email stating they were shipping a batch this week. Current orders look like they were pushed back from Aug 1 to late Aug. At 900 bucks it is a no brainer. 1100 bucks there are other options. Cant wait for people to start receiving production models and see their reviews.
tbirdracefan Its NOT designed to be a “mountain bike” missing such shocks etc... moreso a semi rough slightly off the beaten path...to get to town for supplies when camping to save gas & a teardown ev time... I’m all in & ordered !
Same here. On the pay then wait thing.
If I wasn't saving for my private pilots license I'd be on this! I still might, it would be nice to lug in my car and use when I can't find a spot driving close to my favorite restaurant.
This folder would be perfect for when you fly into a remote airport. You could cruise on into the nearest town and get some grub and be back without too much strain.
PayPal-6 months, no interest according bike website.
Ordered a black xp and used your code! Thank you!
Congrats on the new bike. I just made a few upgrades to mine that I’ll be showing off soon
waiting on that may preorder, i can’t stop thinking about the day it’ll come
Anthony Ross Marino took about 40 days from date of order to arrival
By the time you add in the accessories, this bike costs less than half the RAD Mini folding bike. This doesn't directly match it, but for less than half the cost, I'll take it.
they are from china and Lectric puts their own badging onto it
Every ebike on the market today is from China or chinease made components.
@@justindpotts My 2008 TEBCO is always giving endless trouble, you name it, it does it. It's dead the day after, no power from throttle, ride some distance before any power kicks in
Excellent review.!! I just ordered one for August delivery. You've owned this bike for awhile now.
I'm curious, did Lectric send you the unlock code for the faster speeds?
No, but I did receive a new computer. Video coming soon 😁
yeah i am gonna need them unlock codes
great review, thanks pal!
Watched a video with Fate Abound and their review of the bike. We our Airstream heavily and carried mountain bikes on the tow vehicle front bumper. Pulled the trigger on a black and a white version, one for each of us. Arrived in early July, have been riding them every day since. I don't seem to miss the lack of suspension at all even though my mountain bike is a full suspension one. We have ridden them on all types of terrain and up and down mountain trails. I am amazed!! No lack of torque or speed, almost too fast in some cases, but I am learning to cope with the power. The big fat tires smooth the ride and allow for a pretty smooth ride. They fold up great and are now carried in the back of our contractor shell on our tow vehicle (3500 Ram). Weight hasn't been a concern as they don't really seem to be almost 60 pounds. Great little bike, incredible range and unreal price!
Thanks
hahaha...funny at 5:00 min mark when truck passed and gave you some smog. lol
btw...love your videos. great job reviewing bikes.
Funny? Screw that guy.
The speed and range depends on the weight, there some calculations to make up to your weight bro like bosh and bafang mention on their catalog.
And as I am in this business, I am 95% sure this is not bafang or an old model of bafang as new bafang are very fast even heavier weight ⛷️
Gedesheng makes this bike available on Alibaba.
@@Tb0n3 Nice find!
Hi that was a great review, Thank you
ive run a 20 inch folding e- bike for 5 years, not fat tyres , its brilliant will never go back to normal bike. on second battery now as old one died after 20,000 miles. it does about 20 miles if you use hand throttle lots per charge. takes about 4 hours to charge 36v 10.4a battery, thanks for the review