Lectric XP - BEST FAST e Bike - Opinions and Thoughts
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- In our opinion the Lectric XP is still the BEST FAST e bike under $1000! We do a 100 mile update of our Lectric XP ebikes (electric bike) and discuss our likes, dislikes & upgrades as well as a couple of really neat accessories we purchased to take the riding experience to the next level.
Are you considering purchasing an ebike for fun, commuting or travel? Are you looking for a fast, affordable electric bike that reaches speeds up to 28 MPH?
Top ebikes under $1000 are hard to find. This eBike (electric bike) XP by Lectric has many nice features, especially for those using the bike with an RV. RV life is fun, but these ebikes make it even more so. The Lectric XP ebike folds up for easy carry and storage but don't let that fool it. It's a sturdy, well built bike, with aluminum alloy frame, that can withstand trail riding, street riding, casual and commuter riding. This is one of the best electric bikes we've come across in our search for eBikes on the web. The price on this ebike is very affordable! Lectric XP kept the price of this bike at a minimum but didn't scrimp on the quality or workmanship. The Lectric XP's fat tires make this a great all around bike, able to handle gravel, sand, grass, rocks, dirt and pavement. After taking the ebike out on several different types of terrain and putting it to the test, we hands down consider it to be one of the best electric bikes out there - especially for the price and fold up convenience.
To be clear, we purchased these bikes for $899 each. They were not provided to us nor were we compensated in any way from the manufacturer for making this video.
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We are Brian and Shawnna, a full time rv couple who enjoy full time RV living. We are empty nesters who recently quit our corporate jobs, sold our home and auctioned off just about everything we own to live a simpler, more purposeful life in our RV. As Full Time RV'ers, our goal is to experience life and make awesome rv lifestyle videos for our community. We decided to "retire" from life as we knew it so we traded our stuff for experiences. We travel in a 2008 Winnebago Motorhome (RV) with a preference for RV boondocking. We vlog, blog and update social media with our RV travel experiences, advice and challenges with a goal of helping other RV'ers along the way - find beautiful places to stay and save money by seeking out low cost campgrounds and awesome boondocking sites. The RV life is a great life, but it's not without its challenges. We plan to share those with you and offer advice along the way.
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thank you so much. nothing like a testimony from them that's been there!
Thanks for watching! We’re glad you enjoyed the video.
Thank you for a great & honest review. I love my Lectric. Also, thanks for the upgrade info & links:)
Glad we could help. Which upgrade do you think you’ll get first?
Absolutely love my Lectric XP. Bought two of them. Have about 122 miles on mine so far. Getting ready to do some mods (rear view mirrors, utility bar for the handle bar). And -- the customer service I've received from this company is literally the *best* consumer experience I have ever had. These guys absolutely rock it.
We agree. They are super helpful and responsive.
I'm considering the purchase of the Lectric bike and enjoyed this review. It answered most of the questions I had and I liked the review of the Sena helmet. Thanks loads.
We’re glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for watching!
You two are an awesome couple made for each other thank you very much for the information I've been thinking very hard about getting one of those and most definitely and leaning forward to get the same experience you guys are having again thank you very much I truly appreciate all the information you have passed on too me
Our pleasure!
Well we pulled the trigger, can’t wait till they get here. Ordered today and can’t wait. We are an older couple so I got the step thru for my wife, and the normal Xp for myself in white. It just looks good. We are also getting some new seats and the same helmets you have as well. Will check your store for whatever we can find. You folks are awesome.
That's awesome! Thanks for watching Tracy!
Great video. I've watched a couple about this Lectric XP and after yours, have decided this will be the one. Thanks. These would have been great on Fehmarn!
Tom Crombie Thanks for the compliment!
Awesome video guys! You’re so sweet together and tons of useful info. Placed my order last night!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks for update - we just ordered 2 Lectric XP Nike’s and can’t wait to try them. Great tip on those helmets too - might be our first upgrade. Enjoy your rides!
Good call Cathy! Let us know what you think about the bikes.
We have a pair of the Sena R1`s and we love them. It is so nice to be able to communicate with one another when out together or stream music when riding alone.
Thats what we like most about them too. Would you say the features are worth the price tag?
@@LyfUninterrupted We were fortunate to find them on sale for 20% off from Erik`s, so I think they were 105 a piece. They were originally about the same price as Amazon. I think they are worth the price given all that you get.
That’s a really good price. We probably could have shopped around, but good ole Amazon got them to us in 2 days!
the video review of the ebike brand is great and very helpful and most especially the head protective gear. what else can I say other than I thought you folks are indeed a very gorgeous couple!!
Thank you for the compliment!
Excellent preview for potential buyers like myself. Also, the helmets are fantastic. Thank you.
Joseph Tucciarone Thank you! The helmets are awesome. What do you like most about the bike and helmet?
Got one just few weeks ago. I have ridden it every day missed 1 day. Super fun! No real complaints about it so far but I'm definitely going to check it over especially the pedals thanks
Hi Kathryn. Great to hear! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the in depth review. Today I ordered one!
Hope you enjoy it!
Terrific review. Clear, concise with excellent tips and auxiliary products. Really appreciate the communications helmet. And I’ll certainly check that every nut and bolt is tight when we get ours. Thanks!
Thank you! Be sure to let us know what think about the bike.
Bought two of these today, one black and one white! Waiting patiently for their arrival. Looking forward to getting acclimated to them and a few upgrades as well. Thanks for the great review!
Thank you! Be sure to let us know when you get them. We'd be interested to know your thoughts.
Thanks so much for the great review and the accessory ideas. Like some have already said, I too am in envy of your lifestyle. It’s obviously working out very well for you guys.
After months of research online and one video I ordered two Lectric XP Step Thru bikes last Sunday for my wife and I. We’re in our 60’s, I’m disabled since 2008 with failed back surgery and my wife has about 18 months until retirement. After almost dying from medical treatments I went the natural route several years ago and have continued to fight my way back. I’m really looking forward to what I know this bike can do for my recovery, both physically and mentally. Since we live in Maine it will be a short season this year but that experience will help me get through another long winter with something enjoyable to look forward to.
Thanks again for both of your great reviews and all the pointers. I look forward to seeing more adventures on your bikes. Take care and be safe!
Terry
Hi Terry! We’re glad you enjoy what we do.
I have researched about sand and snow with 4 inch tires.Some people lower pressure in tires to 10 or 15 for snow!
I had the same loose left pedal. But I did go over the bike and tighten them before riding. I read that these pedals have nylon bushings. They can cause friction until they break in. Lectric sent me a new left crank arm right away. Great customer service. We love ours.
Glad to hear lectric is taking care of the customer.
I'm a new sub, I am so impressed that you guys answer all comments with a sincere reply. Most people that try responding to all comments spit out a quick four to eight word mechanical reply.
Thank you! We appreciate the compliment. Welcome to the LU Crew! We feel responding to comments with a more personal reply is the least we can do since people take the time to watch our channel and comment. RUclipsrs have the option to create canned responses, which many do, but we choose not to. This said, we do get a little short with responses when our workload is high. Thanks again for watching!
Thank you so much for posting. I enjoy your videos.
Glad you like them!
FANTASTIC review guys - just stumbled upon you guys today!! I just ordered one of these bikes for up here in Canada - the value and features i've seen out weight anything in Canada for this budget. I'm an entry level e-biker ( is that the correct terminology..>LOL) So this one seemed perfect!! Mine is being shipped duties and Customs charges paid for an extra $200.00 if any of your international followers are interested!! Those HELMETS are amazing I didn't know they exists, so thank you for sharing :) Happy riding!!
Awesome! Be sure to let us know when you get them!
Just got mine 4 days ago! You picked the right one. I’m having a blast with it.
Omg u took it to another level with that helmet.. I have to buy them. Thank you
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As always, great videos guys!
Love how informative you guys are.
Also, those helmets are SO cool!
They sure are!
Ummm...you’ll have to do better than that if you want that bike! Hahaha
Lyf Uninterrupted huh??????
It was a pleasure meeting you today and giving us your opinion on this bike. As I said when we were speaking, I ordered mine a few and can’t wait to ride!!. Made sure we subscribed as well!! Thanks, Alan & Andi
Thank you, Alan and Andi! We appreciate your support. Be sure to let us know when you get your bike. We’ll be here until November 13th.
Watching your video helped me to convince my wife to order 2 Lectric bikes last week. Thanks!
That’s awesome! Let us know what you think about them.
Ordered two bikes a week ago. Mine gets delivered tomorrow! Feel like kids again. Looking forward to traveling in our motorhome with them for lots of exploring. Great video. A big help!
Thank you! Let us know what you think of the bikes!
How long did u wait for the bike to arrive?
Very nice review, thank you so much for sharing. I’m seriously considering buying one for my wife and I.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I had been teen thinking about buying two e-bikes for my GF and myself for a while, looked at tons of RUclips videos, decided on folding 20 inch fat tire for a style, narrowed it down to RadMini or this one, liked the price on these and that they seem good enough for what we want to use them for, watched all Rad Mini and Lectric XP videos I could find especially a couple that compared those two side by side, and ordered a standard XP for myself and a step through for my GF last night.
So many videos are biased or based on an opinion created after riding the bike for 5 or 10 minutes. This video by you two talking about what you like and don't like after riding them long enough to get a good feel for how they are was invaluable and I can't thank you enough for making this!
Excellent! We're glad it was helpful. Have fun on your bikes!
My situation exactly and I couldn't have said it better or agree more.
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Loved your video! Very informative! Two thumbs up!
And I think the helmets are pretty cool too!
Thanks Derek!
Love this CONTENT!!! Now my honey can budget for them AND THE HELMET WOW!!! GAME CHANGER! Love y’all! Have a LoveLeigh RV Life💚
Thanks!
We bought 5 of these and could not be happier, great bikes!
WOW! Why 5, if you don’t mind me asking?
@@LyfUninterrupted 1 for me, 1 for my wife, 1 for our daughter, and 2 more for my elderly parents. We have a pusher RV and wanted to bring the bikes with on trips.
Nice that you could do that for your parents!
Thanks for the video. Have not bought yet but will for the holidays 2020.
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Thanks for the video and you being honest about the likes and dislikes, mine should be here soon.
Elisha's Repair and more Awesome! Be sure to let us know what you think about it!
Lyf Uninterrupted Sure thing!!
Thanks for the review. we are in the market will look into these bikes. Exactly what we were looking for a big tires and compact I'm about your size Bryan so I'm hoping I'm going to be comfortable on the bike. I think those helmets are a must awesome. Stay safe hope to run into you guys on the road someday
The helmets are a game changer for sure!
Thinking about this bike, so this was really helpful. And the helmets, very cool.
Glad it was helpful! You'll love the helmets!
Thanks for the great review but how will I know what size helmet? Please
Love this video and the helmets with the intercoms. Reminds me of our Harley helmets. We can talk to each other and other bikes. We will have to get these!!
Let us know how you like them! Thanks for watching!
Love this video, guys! Don't have an ebike, but that is going to change with this video!
Karl Schwab Excellent! Be sure to check out the Sena smart Bluetooth helmets via our Amazon link in the video. They are a game changer too!
So glad I viewed this great video. Wife and I ride RadRover and RadCiti, but communicating is a problem, especially to warn of dangers. That Sena R1 looks very interesting. I like your honest videos and your recommendations.
Hi Josef! We love ours! Be sure to let us know if you decide to buy them.
Just ordered 2 on the “Black Friday Special” and watched your video. So thankful for your clear and honest information. We will be diligent with the nuts and bolts because of your warning. I am going to have my daughter come here to order the helmets for our Christmas presents. (She always wants a suggestion and it’s less $ than her idea.) If you ever come to Sanlan RV Park in Florida, we might get to thank you in person.
Great info! Thanks for doing this- off to order mine!!
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I'm supposed to get my Lectric XP this month. Those helmets tho!...we're gonna order two for us! Good video & learning alot from everyone's comments. Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words. You’re gonna love the bikes(and helmets too)!
I got mine the other day. I ordered last month! They ran out of panieres and will send me mine when they restock.
Andrew Kassebaum Good to hear! The panniers are nice.
Lyf Uninterrupted I ordered mine yesterday and it said July pre order. Hopefully that means they ship in July
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Thanks for the review. I'm considering buying one of these Ebikes, in the very near future. Lectric seems to be one of the best, for the money on the market.
Good choice! Glad our video was helpful!
we ordered 2 a week ago thanks for the video !! taking them to our cabin in pigeon forge ,tn!!
Nice! Let us know when you get them!
How long did u wait for the bike to arrive?
Thanks for the review. You said that one of the most common questions you get is, "How far will it go?"
You talked about range but you never answered the question. Yes, it depends on a number of things, such as how you ride and where you ride and how much you weigh and even your tire pressure. But you could actually answer the question. How far can YOU go the way YOU ride. Give us a typical case for you, or what is the farthest you have ridden on one charge? Do you get 5 miles to the charge or 50?
It's a good question and deserves a good answer. Saying "it depends" is a copout.
I enjoy your videos.
He Keith. This is a “damned if you do, domed if you don’t” situation. Thanks for watching and we appreciate knowing you enjoy our videos!
Great info! Like the upgrade suggestions. Thanks!
👍 Thanks Garry!
We are currently camping at the Outflow Campground that you were at a few weeks ago. We ran into 2 different couples that had the lectric xp. We ordered ours late August but sadly still have not received them yet. It's funny how many people watch these vids that you and others are putting out on this bike, yet they still are surprised by the derailleurguard being bent and can't get past 4th gear, or the loose this and that they are complaining about. If they would watch and actually listen to the useful tips and info you and others are putting in the vids , they might actually learn something. Thank you for your useful and informative vids, keep them coming!
David F Thanks for the nice compliment! How do you like Outflow?
@@LyfUninterrupted We love it! We live 75 minutes away, gives us someplace close to home. Biking , fishing, quiet little town and campground. also, our bikes finally came in, put them together but haven't ridden yet, tomorrow we will ride. Thanks for the reply and your vids.
@@davidf2172 How was your first ride?
@@LyfUninterrupted , great! we only rode for 2 miles since it was dusk and getting dark quickly, but it was also cold. lol, wish we had received them sooner and they forgot to send our panniers, which I called about. so far we love the bikes. Thanks
David F That’s great to hear!
You Guys started me on my research path for an electric bike that fit my criteria.
Long Story Short .... I ordered the Lectric XP it will arrive on December 3rd.
The only Con I could find about this bike that didn't fit my personal criteria
was the stiff front end forks. That said, my #1 criteria was Foldable and most other foldable bikes cannot compare to the other specs of this bike. Keep up all the Great WORK you guys do.
And, Thanks for the review. ANNNNND all the goodies links :)
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas !!
WOW! What a great compliment. Please let us know what you think about the bike once you get it! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!
Redrum cool! Let us know what you think. When do you expect to get it?
@@LyfUninterrupted I ordered Mine on Saturday November 23rd 2019 ... $879 +(The discount code didn't work) $39 for the panniers = $918. Received shipping confirmation on Tuesday November 26th ... have been tracking and will arrive Monday December 3rd... The panniers arrived separately on Friday November 29th .... I am impressed with the expediency.. I have only created and posted a few poorly produced and embarrassing attempts at making videos .. never been a camera person either behind the lens or in front of the lens.... I will attempt to make yet another Lectric XP video series.. with maybe a different perspective on how it works for the severely orthopedically challenged and older individuals out there.
the Channel is Geezer Life ruclips.net/channel/UCm86hx8x4QV4g2vebh5p2fA?view_as=subscriber
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This guy... Jeremiah Mcintosh has a video .. posted 2 days ago ... where he shows 2 other settings on the controller aside from the P08 to 45 setting that I haven't seen anywhere else, to configure the Lectric XP bike to become a class 3 bike and acheive the 28 mph or the maximum capabilities of the motor.... ruclips.net/video/Hsm2tpU_xIM/видео.html at the 2:55 mark. I don't know if these settings are in the manual or not ... and I haven't seen these settings in any other videos... so I thought I would pass the information along.
Keep up the great work guys and stay warm.
Geezer Life Just saw your post! Thanks for the info!
Great review and links!! Thank you! New sub.
tag g Welcome to our channel!
Y'all are the cutest couple EVER! Thanks for the video!!
Thanks for watching, Jd!
Awesome bike. I love riding mine. I get excellent mileage and i keep it on PA1... I hope you don't need to call customer service because even though they're quick and prompt to answer and talk to you, getting them to send you broken or missing parts is a nonwinnable battle.. They suck at that. But the bike is awesome.
We agree! I’m sure they will improve the CS. Don’t think they expected the bikes to be such a big hit.
I loved the review, I am looking into buying one or one like it. The helmets are so cool, I think a good investment. Ps Not sure about the breaks. My regular mountain bike makes noise as well. Thank you both, enjoy and be safe.
You’ll like the helmet and bike, no doubt!
After watching your lectric XP videos we purchased a pair to carry in our 5th wheel. Also ordering the blue tooth helmets as well as some of the other upgrades through you amazon links.
That’s awesome! You’ll love the bike and helmets. Thank you for using our links. We appreciate your support!
No worries, safe travels.
Thanks also for the Sena mention. I added a Sena Bluetooth communications device to my motorcycle helmet in 2016 and it's the better for me than anything before it. The price seems very reasonable, especially considering it's integrated into the helmet and "no assemble required".
We love ours. Thanks for watching!
Ours will be delivered tomorrow! So excited.
That’s great! Let us know what you think when you get them.
We've had our Bagi bikes for about a year and just passed 1000 miles. We've biked State parks all over Florida as well as trails and trips to the grocery. We bike almost every day and love the ease of exercising this way.
Hi Julie! That is awesome! Bagi bikes look very nice.
lovely couple! thanks for the review
markart157 Thank you! We appreciate you watching!
Lyf Uninterrupted thank you so much
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You two are precious. I ordered a 2.0 April 17th. Waiting for delivery.
Thanks! You're going to love the bikes!
How long did u wait for the bike to arrive?
You two are awesome! We love your videos with your honest evaluations and opinions. My wife and I received our XP's last and are in the process of "getting to know " them. We're very happy with our bikes and look forward to many miles ahead. We like the upgrades to the panniers and helmets, those might be in the near future for us too. I was wondering what type of locks you chose to use? I know no lock is perfect and with so much discussion on the forums about locks it seems hard to choose. Your input would be helpful! Thanks again for your great entertaining and informative videos! Happy Trails!
Thank you! Such a great compliment! Do you think you’ll upgrade anything?
@@LyfUninterrupted Hi! sorry for not replying sooner, we are in the PG&E power shutoff zone in Northern California and have been without electricity and WIFI for two days! Anyway, we're still getting to know our bikes but we did add mirrors and more comfy seats (Cloud 9 through Amazon). I am also using Commander 44 gal plastic totes (saw it on RUclips) to pack both of our folded bikes into the back of our RAV4. The totes keep the bikes from rattling around while hauling. I like the clip on panniers that you featured so that's in the near future! Other than that we're keeping the bikes pretty stock for now. Cheers!
John Lynch great reviews thanks, we just picked up two ourselves. Appreciate your channel!
@@geneelmore2940 That's great! You'll love them!
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching!
Great information thank you so much 😊
Hi Ron! Glad it was helpful!
I think the cruise control feature is the best. Works great and you are right about the seat, first thing to upgrade.
We agree!
Love your videos BTW
Thank you!
I just got my xp step threw. Really enjoying it. Got about 50 miles on mine already. I upgraded the headlight.
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How is it? Is it necessary to add suspension on the ebike? What else did you upgrade on your ebike?
Thanks for sharing, Would of been super kool if those helmets would of came with blinking lights and then to talk to it on command, Helmet left turn. nonetheless I will be picking up a pair and make sure to use your link. Thanks again.
Yes! That would be cool. Thanks for watching and we appreciate you shopping our Amazon store!
Just got our bikes! Had to go back and find this video, I was really looking for the Sena Helmet Info! I think I saw this vid a year ago? Thank you! Thomyt
Nice! How do you like them so far? The Sena helmets are really nice. Sena released two new models not too long ago, so be sure to look at those too!
I have had a total knee and found the pedal rotation too tight for me. I can only use it as a fully electric bike. We absolutely love the adventure factor it provides and will be buying a second one. Thanks for telling us about the communication helmets. That will really improve our rides.
You will love the helmet! Thanks for watching and good luck with the knee!
Crank shorteners might help the rotation issue
I imagine that some people would buy and E bike and not think about using a local bike shop as a resource. None of your dislikes aren't anything that can't be easily solved by upgrading or handled with a 15mm pedal wrench. They're sold at a price point which explains the rough mechanical disc brakes. Better hydraulic brakes could always be installed. Thank you for the review, I am thinking of buying one for my wife so we can go on rides together.
Ebikes are much more mainstream now, so many bike shops do know how to repair and maintain them. Let us know if you get one for your wife. We’re sure she’ll love it. Thanks for watching!
Good review. Thanks. 81 degrees and 80% humidity in Charleston is pretty good. Try 100 degrees and 100% humidity, I live about 100 miles away, close to Augusta GA. Good thing is you don't have to iron clothes. Step outside and the wrinkles fall right out. Normal for last 2 weeks of July and first 2 of August.
Yikes! Thanks for tuning in!
We got ours last week and we ( wife and myself) love them. We are able to ride as a couple now and enjoy the time together versus struggling to get back from a long ride. Looking forward to taking them with us to Jekyll island to cruise the trails and beach. I agree with all your points. One thing I don’t like for safety reasons is the “walk” feature. When you hold the down arrow button the bike goes into walk mode. It’s just too easy to accidentally engage it and the bike will just start moving, which happened to me in the garage and the bike started to run up the side of the car. Asked Lectric support how to turn the feature off and they said its not possible. Also great customer support as my chainring was damaged on arrival and I had a replacement crank in two days.
Yeah, that walk mode feature will get you if you're not ready for it. Same thing happened to me but it started to climb the garage wall. haha
@@LyfUninterruptedwe just picked up a pair of the Sena helmets--they are awesome! Thanks for talking about them, I wasn't aware of them and I am usually up on tech. Nice design and the noise cancellation is the best feature. I can speak quietly and she still hears me when we are riding at a good speed.
Hey can you post a link for the panniers you showed? Thanks.
@@shanvenable6428 Here ya go! The links are also in the video description.
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We got our new bikes this week. The bikes were well padded with packing materials and arrived in good condition. They are a lot of fun to ride. Other than climbing a long grade to a ridge top cemetery, I found PAS1 and gear 3 worked well. Mixed thoughts on the saddle bags. My wife is going to work on a modification for a faster on/off connection.
We agree. Ours were well packed too as you could see in our first video. What's the furthest you've ridden so far?
As an update: I now have over 70 miles on my Lectric. It has exceeded my expectations for the price point. I did upgrade to a Bikaroo seat for more comfort. We are using a two bike carrier on the truck for transport. Even folded the bikes are a bit heavy and bulky to easily be stored in our Class A.
Been thinking about getting a bike rack. Which one did you go with? Any concern with them being stolen off the rack?
Overdrive Sport 2 Bike Rack. It is $212.49 on Amazon. The rack works well, but with both bikes you are near the carry limit.
Tilt capability makes is easier to get the inside bike into position. Hollywood (around $440 on Amazon) also makes a good rack that works for fat tire bikes.
Thanks for the video, as a COPD disabled man at a young age, I have been pondering upon getting one for that possibility of hopefully improving my activity level. However cost and health issues Leeds me to think more responsibly. This all depends on my ability to hold a drivers license at this point I am waiting on the states approval and restrictions because of the epidemic 😷. I hope you enjoy your bikes and the freedom they give you, I also like the helmets ⛑ and ask do they offer a music feature? When riding in a group this makes it seem a lot safer. Thanks 😊
Hi Donald! They are a bit pricey, but the enjoyment factor is off the charts. As for the helmets, they do have a built-in FM tuner and they can play music via Bluetooth from a phone or iPod. Thanks for watching. Stay safe and be well!
You don't need a driver's license to ride them they are technically a class 2 bike and need no license, Or registration or any insurance. I am sure you can check about your state but I think it's almost everywhere.
The helmets are nice like how you can talk to one another with them. The company I work for used to make battery packs for Ebikes.i like the colors of the helmets. I will watch the video on the bikes by hitting the link below. Thank you so much Shawna and Brian.
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Happy with mine too! Great review. Thank you!
Awesome! We appreciate your support!
Thanks for the warning ie tightening !
Welcome!
Thanks for sharing ... very cool bikes:-)
Thanks for watching!
If you want a really comfortable ride with those better seats get the Venzo suspension seat post. I have a Swagtron EB-8 with mechanical discs and they are very good. No noise and really stop the bike easily from 37 mph and on really steep downhills in the woods. I added a 3000 watt midmotor. The calipers on the brakes are Z Star.
Gerald Koth Great Info! Thanks for your recommendations.
I loved your review and I am looking at purchasing aery similar setup. I have seen enough reviews that I am not particularly concerned with the range even though the battery is on the small side. I also live in South Carolina and I will be 75 soon and I am considering getting 2 of the Lectric XP Step Thru models so I can fold them up and hopefully transport then in my Toyota Rav4. I have yet to see a video of anyone actually putting 2 of them side by side in a small SUV but at 63 pounds they don't come much lighter.
I think the most important upgrade for me will be a Cloud 9 seat with a flexible seat post and a phone holder. The other item I've seen is a small electric pump with a USB port that can double as a phone charger and a velcro bag for it that can attach to the battery housing. I was particularly glad to hear your review of the helmet. It seems that most of the competition focuses on fancy lights and barely mentions communication. I plan to ride in the daylight so lights don't interest me.
I would love to get some ideas of where you have gone with your bikes. Nobody wants to see an entire bike ride but a few highlights would be great. I have subscribed even though I'm not into RV living in hope of seeing the bikes in action.
Hi Bill! Check out our other channel videos. There are several that feature bike rides in many places around the country. City streets, off-road, beaches, forest trails, etc. Thanks for watching!
We love our bikes also! Our likes and dislikes are spot on with yours (changed out the seats and panniers, added mirrors on the left side, also added a throttle assist lever). The bikes makes us 66 and 69 years "young" again. Easy to ride once you get a handle on the pedal assist and throttle. I have crashed mine about 3-4 times already so don't feel so bad Shauna, I did get one of my crashes on video that I posted on Facebook. Great video on the bikes, ride on and enjoy!
So glad you guys are living life! Be careful! No more spills and thrills! Hahaha
What is a throttle assist lever?
@@drinkinslim Its a lever that allows you to use your twist throttle with ease by using just your thumb - not your wrist. Here is the link: 1859-northwest.myshopify.com/products/e-bike-thumb-throttle-attachment
Thanks for the video 👏👏👏👍
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Nice!! I’m loving mine too!!
Nice!! 👍
You guys seems just so cool. I'm up for adoption ;P Great info for sure. I've been watching every video i can on this bike because i plan on getting one for me and my gf within the next 6 months.
Thank you! That is a great compliment. Which colors will you get? Great voice by the way!
@@LyfUninterrupted probably black for me and white for my gf. We're really excited to get these.
Be sure to let us know what you think about them!
Lyf Uninterrupted definitely will ☺️
Great information, thanks. I’m wondering, after several months of use, is your opinion of the helmets still positive?
Hi Bill. We still think the helmets are great. Thanks for watching!
I appreciate the Amazon links. I will defiantly get one of those seats.
You’re welcome! Are you enjoying your bike?
@@LyfUninterrupted yes, my wife didn't want one until she rode mine. Also, the new seat is awesome. Thanks again.
Michael Smith Glad to help!
We have two of these also. Thanks for the helmet info, this was exactly what I’ve been hoping to find! We really enjoy your channel, maybe one day we will cross paths. Safe travels.
Thank you! Such a nice compliment. We're lucky to have great people like you in our community. What are your top likes/dislikes of the bikes?
@@LyfUninterrupted Ditto here...2 bikes and we took them to Parker's Creek Campground and rode about 30 miles this weekend. WAS AMAZING. I even went to the ranger station and picked up a bundle of wood using the nice rack on the back. I did end up with a flat tire after I got home so assume it was a slow leak. We went offroading through the woods so I suspect a thorn or similar to be root cause. I neglected to "slime" the tubes before heading out. Will certainly be doing that now.
@@TimCatZ Sounds like you guys are getting full use of your bikes! We bought some Slime but haven't put it in the tires yet. We also bought self-adhesive patches and a small, compact C02 inflater.
The only thing I could complain about is not the bikes fault. I’m just to short and have to struggle to get on and off. We’ve looked at other bikes for me, but I’ll just remain comic relief for those watching me mount & dismount. It’s a sight for sure! We did order the helmets, and new seat for me, as I had a second back surgery last year. But so far, we love them.
That’s awesome! You’ll love the helmets. Thank you for using our Amazon link too! We really appreciate your support.
Good review, thx
Thank you! Do you have an electric bike or are you thinking about getting one?
We love the Sena products! We have the Bluetooth comm system in our motorcycle helmets!
Sena does make great products! Thanks for watching.
For the squeaky rear brakes you can buy some Grimeboss hand wipes on eBay . I wiped both sides of the disk and the squeaks went away for awhile, had to wipe them again but it does work even if it is temporary, I think it's because the disk picks up oil and dirt while riding. anyway, Grimeboss hand wipes are great for getting that grease off your hands !
Thanks for the great tip!
@@LyfUninterrupted I just replace my Brake pads for New "RESIN" Bicycle Brake Pads and problem solved, are cheap and last a long time, on ebay or Amazon it's easy to replace them. Remember RESIN brake, not metallic. 😉✌
Great review thank you for taking the time on a hot day 😅. Ordered mine last week getting delivery in May ready for summer and hoping to get the wife onboard getting to biking with me. You showed the phone holder extension on the video could you provide a link to that?
That’s awesome! You will really enjoy them. For the phone holder, Check out our Bike Gear page in our Amazon Store. www.amazon.com/shop/lyfuninterrupted
I just got my Lectric delivered while watching this video.
We just got our two XPs a couple of days ago. I’m still checking things out with just my bike. We are full timers too and are currently in Zion NP. I’m concerned with getting flat tires as this time of year thorns are a big issue here. I’ve only ridden mine around the campground loop for a quick test. I don’t think the tires are puncture resistant and they have tubes. Are you using a product like Slime for puncture protection. Removing the rear wheel looks to be a pain to patch the inner tube. We have to fold our bikes to carry them around in the back of our Toad, a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. We have to put the back seats down and both bike barely fit into the back side by side with the wheel against the rear door. I’m afraid they will get all scratched up so I’m using some of the foam padding that came in the shipping box placed between the bikes and the Jeep interior to prevent the bikes from scratching the Jeep interior. I’ve purchased a yoga mat and plan to cut it up into squares to replace the shipping foam because it squeaks when it rubs against the bikes driving down rougher roads. I had to adjust the derailleur on one bike as the guard was jammed against it during shipping. I also had to adjust the brake cables because the levers went almost all the way down to the handle to get maximum pressure. Haven’t noticed much noise but I imagine the pads must be seated so we are not doing any heavy braking yet. Some time when getting the bikes into the Jeep the pedal move and jam up against the frame. Having to fold the bike to get the battery out is a pain. The key access at the bottom of the frame makes it hard to insert the key when the bike is folded as there is a cable/wire bundle you have to push aside to get the key into the lock. I’ve had to insert the battery into the bike then unfold it, then the bike is at a better angle to get the battery key inside the hole. You have to be careful the battery doesn’t slide out when unfolding the bike. I notice on one bike the battery is a tighter fit then the other bike. I’m also concerned with possibly damaging the LCD panel on the handle bars and snagging any wires when storing the bikes in the Jeep. There is a gap between the folded seats and the rear deck so we have a couple of old 2x3 carpet mats to help support the bike frame stand the front frame rests on when folded. I consider a Rad Mini but the XP included fenders s but the price/performance point of the XP was hard to beat, especially when buying two. Subscribed.
Wow! Sounds like you have things dialed in!
Great presentation of the XP. Thinking about buying one but I'm still looking into if they are legal in NYS and NYC. They can sell them in NY but it's the throttle and motor size will determine if they are legal to use.
Thank you!
I'm in brooklyn.. u can ride if u are 16 and older without a helmet up to 25mph but after that u need a helmet and have to be over 16 but... the loophole is, these bikes have pedals so its considered a petal assisted bike.. class 2..
Warning I'm from New York as well, this bike comes in a class 2 format however it is also capable of moving up to class 3 once you remove the limits on the speed. 28 miles an hour equals class 3, that's 28 miles an hour with pedal assist and throttle
Once you remove the Restriction so that it's able to go 28 miles an hour you must remove the class 2 sticker and reveal the class 3 that is beneath it
We have two. We love them. Get a Zoom extension seat post will help even more. $20
Thanks for the info . We'll check those out.
The zoom suspension works well and it's the cheapest! 31.6mm is size needed.
I have COPD and the bike has been a god send to help get me out and about outside. I bought one of there "comfort seats" from Lectric and it's about useless. The holes to mount the saddle bags on to the rack where welded on at an angle, and the threads where so poor I had to retap them. Some friends of mine bought two of them and on there first ride before they even got home they had sold two more to people that they had stopped to talk to. The funny part is the couple that order them are work out nuts and already owned high dollar mountain bikes. I agree if they had of just used Velcro straps to attach it, and added a carrying handle, or better yet a shoulder strap to the saddle bags it would make it handier to carry it around.
Sorry to learn about your affliction. We’re glad to hear your bike is helping you to get out there and enjoy life!
This is good update since i will be getting 1 of my own. definitely upgrading the seat. hows the handle grip to you? i heard people complaining its not soft enough. also how are the tires holding up?
Thanks for asking! The grips aren't too bothersome for us, but they could be a bit softer. So far our tires are holding up just fine. Be sure to let us know what you tibnk of the bike and be sure to check out our Amazon store for some accessories for your bike! www.amazon.com/shop/lyfuninterrupted
What tools do I need to make sure everything is tightened correctly? Am I better off just taking it to a bike repair before I ride it the first time? I never worked on bikes before is it complicated?
The extension for the phone is cool and the helmet, I think I will do both.
Thanks for the great informative video.
Thanks! If your not familiar with bikes I would recommend taking it to a bike shop. The should be able togo over everything for about $25. You’ll love the helmets!
Shawna and Brian thank you so much for sharing this video. Very informative. Truly enjoyed it. Wanted to ask you have you guys installed any rear view mirrors?
Greeting from Minneapolis
Hi Bobby! Thanks for tuning in. We use a small mirror that attaches to our helmets. It's in the Bike Gear section of our Amazon Store. www.amazon.com/shop/lyfuninterrupted.
Looks great. Good review. Q: can I charge it from a 12 volt source without inverting to 110 v AC then back to 12v DC?
Not that I’m aware of. Try reaching out to Lectric with the question. Perhaps they know of a DC charger you can use.
Hi, setting the XP to 50 doesn't do anything for you. The procedure is to set it to 45 to achieve the highest speed of 28mph. You can adjust to a higher value but won't increase this limit. The 45 is actually 45 kph which equals 28 mph. Originally, Lectric designed these to go 35mph until they realized this speed would require insurance, registration and licensing in many of the States.
I've ordered a new seat as my only upgrade and am awaiting delivery of it. For those complaining about the grips, buy a good pair of bike gloves. Also, for added seat comfort, you can purchase padded bike shorts too. I've taken it on paved, dirt, gravel and off road rides including going through water - handles well. Awesome ebike!
We will probably get another pair of bike shorts too. I used them with some utter butter when I roadbiked and they were a life saver.
I'm getting our new Lectric XP ready for our Florida trip. I noticed your handle bar extension in the video didn't look like the one you linked under the video description, is there something modified about yours or am I looking at it wrong? I'm needing a single clamp handlebar extension that will work on the right side of the handle bars for a small smart phone.
Thanks for asking. The extension on the black bike is from Serfas and we purchased it from a bike shop, but there are many like it on Amazon.