@@bloodyglitch1777 oh yeah I have a different e bike a bought about 2 years ago for 2300$ and the xp has more bells and whistles and is about 5 mph faster the only thing I wish was a little better on the xp is the range but for 1000$ u literally will not find a better bike than the xp
@@skankhuntdave7232 not to mention at it's price you can afford a second battery if range is the biggest concern. They are slim it'd fit in a small fireproof bag you could fit to the bike or carry in a backpack on the days you need the extra range. 1300 would get you the XP 2.0 and an extra battery pretty solid deal still! Even the lite is only 800 an spare batteries are only 250 for it.
I get 25 miles on my XP full throttle with 3 bars left. And that is with lots of hills. I never run my battery all the way down. I have a suspension seat post and a Bikeroo seat. Makes a big difference in the ride.
I got 26 miles yesterday NO throttle, all pedal assist 2,3, NO hills. Flat hard gravel with some wind and bumps but nothing out of the ordinary. You say throttle only, lots of hills, 25 miles, 3 bars left? You must have been cruising downhill a lot.
@@danyeo Believe what you want but it is the truth. Just because you can't get it don't mean I can't. I weigh 116lb. that may have something to do with it.
Great real world test Matt. Thank you. Since I outweigh you by 60 lbs (220), I wonder if the controller would overheat alot sooner for me....if that was the problem. I'd like to see another test with 40-60 lbs added, perhaps in a backpack. Thanks again - Hal
It will strain. Get the RAD Expand 5 which has a much higher output motor. 750w vs the Lectric's 500w. I'm 25 lbs heavier than you and my E5 handles catapults me up mountain roads in Oregon and down sandy beaches easily.
22 miles is great! With all the hills and all, very good battery only. I will never use the bike this way, so I’m happy this will get me where I need to go.
Good question- it happened so early on in the ride I’d be supposed if it was an overheated controller but you could be right. I’ve also see cases where there is some exposed wire connections in the bundle of wires in the down tube. I have not have the same issue since but we will see... thanks for watching!
@@mattfiedler278 no thank you. Ever since I ordered a bike I've been bindging on as many videos as I can no matter the brand. Love seeing everyone out having some fun reliving thier second childhood 😊. I hope you get the troubleshoot down and many more miles to ride!
Thanks for the video! It would have been good to have cruise control for tests like this. I went to dual batteries myself, with a 15 Ah battery hidden in my rear rack bag. Even hid the wires inside the rack tubing to make it stealth! I usually run the batteries in parallel, but have it wired so I can use up one battery up first, then switch to the other one. That would have been nice for a test like this 😉
wondering what the settings were that you left stock or changed? hitting hills with just throttle will often lead to lower speeds AND a burnt out controller if a person keeps the pedal twisted to the redline. I use the voltage gauge to keep a more accurate eye on the battery and the current gauge on hills to make sure i'm not redlining the motor and controller (the on/off switch also change the bottom settings; click and scroll)
Enjoyed watching your Lectric XP video. Thanks for sharing. Me & my wife has had ours about two weeks now. Been on several short rides from our garage go store or park or boardwalk. I have just a little over 20 miles showing on my odometer and about half showing left on battery charge. I do a mix of me only & Power Assist 1 or 2, couple times 3. Question for you > you mentioned not good to run battery all the way down > how low would you say / recommend to go before charging again?
Thanks for the comment! From all the documentation I have read, the best way to prolong the battery life of your ebike or most rechargeable batteries is to keep the charge between 20%-80%. In real word use this is pretty hard to do, plus that means only getting to use 60% of the capacity of the battery. That being said, I always charge mine up to 100% but try to never discharge past 20-25% if I can help it. There are a few sites that reference this, but check out this one to get a better explanation! howtoebike.com/electric-bike-battery-care/
Instead of keeping it on odometer, I would highly recommend keeping it on Amperage. As the motor stays at the higher end of its amp range 15-18 amps, the bike will automatically reduces the power, to the motor to protect it. I also see that you never use your gears, which makes the motor work much harder, thus drawing more amperage. You have to help the bike out, with the gearing to get the most out of the powertrain/battery.
All their e-bikes are now sold out as of today and their website says there is a new generation coming out. I wonder what that means? I am on their ordering list and we'll get one as soon as it's available.
Looks like there be some front shocks in the future! And a little bit bigger tires. If your bike hasn’t shipped yet I think they are offering the ability to upgrade to the 2nd gen for $50.
I read that someone had an issue with the XP, loss of power. I found the post. it turns out to be - likely - working the motor too hard at high PAS. The guy was going up a steep hill. Anyway it wouldn't be a defect of the bike but a safety feature to protect the motor. That would be reassuring as I'm contemplating getting one. 😁 The post: ruclips.net/video/hbLN5oUov5U/видео.html
Thank you : ) I going to buy myself one and needed this test video for my final thought to decide to buy this Lectric XP good job : ) how was the peddle home was it close to a normal non-electric bike ride? Hay if you have a friend that weighs 240 to 260 lbs can you have him or her do the same tests you did so the big people can see what to expect from Throttle Only and the other peddle tests. thank you again good luck : )
I just use PAS 2 or 3 and play with the throttle sometimes for fun. I went 30 miles yesterday for my first ride. Great E bike! Oh and what do you guys think about the brakes? I feel they should be better for disk brakes. 🤷♂️
Why do they say it will only hit 20 with throttle only? I was looking at the xp premium but now thinking of just xp with long range? I need throttle only because i have a hurt foot. Thanks in advance
I can only speak for my XP but if you're going up a hill and you're using the full 20 V and your speed is slowing up ......the motor and controller are getting hot and it cuts off or shuts off.....until it cools down. Ride with the screen set to volts so you can manage what's happening
Yeah I saw a few comments about that! That is good though- it just means the controller and motor are being protected I guess. Plus a good reason to not just use throttle -only all the time haha
Yes I did! Honestly that was the first thing I did when I got the bike- I mostly ride in PAS2 or Throttle-only so I rarely hit the 28MPH mark. And, depending on the rider, that is probably fast enough for a bike. If you want faster there are cheaper options than an electric bike probably haha. It is definitely a good cruiser though!
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It helps maintain the life of the battery over time, so the cells still retain capacity over time. The harder you work you battery the short it’s overall life will be. It might have issues holding charges down the road
Yeah with mixed riding 30 miles shouldn’t be hard to hit! This situation is probably the hardest you can be on the battery, so if you are pedaling a bit too it would last quite a bit longer.
Thanks for the comment! 500w and 48v battery! lectricebikes.com/collections/ebikes/products/xp-black?g_network=u&g_productchannel=online&g_adid=467409152871&g_keyword=&g_acctid=790-567-9445&g_keywordid=pla-293946777986&g_adtype=&g_ifcreative=&g_adgroupid=111121555353&g_productid=028088193797&g_merchantid=129756959&g_partition=293946777986&g_campaignid=11192226362&g_campaign=%5BG%5D+Smart+Shopping&g_ifproduct=product&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2cWFi-iw7wIVSlXVCh3LyAx-EAQYASABEgL7UPD_BwE
I don't understand how you get it to go so fast and only Pas one? How do you go so fast in only Pas one when you're just using only throttle?how u go so fast in pas1?
Hey Vincent! Thanks for the comment- Lectric has instructions on their manual on how to turn the bike from a class 2 to class 3, this gives it a bit more of a speed boost. I think Class 2 is limited to 20mph, and Class 3 goes to 28mph. The bike can only go that fast while unlocked to class 3 and while you are pedaling however. Using throttle only and having it unlocked to class 3 got me up to 24 mph at (depending on flat ground and hills). It you want to know how to unlock your bike to class 3 I can track down the steps for you! Edit: Should be on page 4:cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/5998/files/Lectric_Cycles_C965_Manual.pdf?3298563850547574364
If you have it at 0 PAS... you can go as long as you can until your legs fall off haha. In all seriousness PAS 1 or 2 I can get closer to 30-40 miles with mixed riding. It will be different for everyone though based on terrain. Thanks for the comment!
too2clean4u thanks for noting that- I should have clarified that I can get 23-24 mph on a fresh battery using throttle only, BUT you can hit 28mph in PAS 5 once you change some system settings as you mentioned!
I just rode it for the first time. I’m in love with it. I’ve never gone that fast on a bike in my life. By the way. Does the front fender make a weird noise for you?
Glad to hear it!! The fenders can rattle a bit if they are a little bent or the screws aren’t tight! They are pretty easy to bend back carefully though
Cool. 22 miles at 16. + mph on throttle only. Good. So with a bit of pedalling - level 3? - you must be able to get a good deal more mileage in? I'm around 160 lbs so this is all good news. But I read a comment elsewhere about someone having issues after 9 months. I hope it's rare.
Wonder what it would do with a 260 pound rider, no hills, at around 10 mph, throttle only???. I am disabled and want to ride around my neighborhood in the evenings for relaxation and to get out of the house. Need at least 20 miles throttle only range. Would be stranded if the battery went dead before I got back home because I can't walk either. I think maybe the RadRunner might be the way to go. Doesn't really look like that bike is made for 260 pounds.
Hi Matt, Did you ever figure the speed and range thing out? Did you watch any of LECTRIC’s reviews and customer reviews? I’m sure that by now you have realized the there’s a protective component built in to protect the controller from overheating. It will actually shut all the way down to avoid overheating. Then after cooling down, it will work again. That generally only happens when using full throttle and going up hills. There are other reviews explaining this. I’ve watched your video before. Yeah... that snake has lack of power, too. Yep, he bit the dust. I never just do all throttle. I mix it up, and have gotten 43.8 miles on one battery charge. I’m doing another range test and it looks like I’ll get even more range. Low PAS gives you high RANGE. You always want to ASSIST the motor on hills. Plus, the eBike is designed to only do 20 mph throttle only. I know you probably know all this by now, but just listening to you lets me know that you did not read the operators manual or watch enough reviews on the LECTRIC before you got it. I know you were excited and ready to ride. I HATE SEEING ANYONE GET STRANDED AND HAVE TO PEDAL MANUALLY the equal distance back. CALL AN UBER. 😄 I really enjoy mine. Happy Holidays! 🎄
Hey Donna! Thanks for the comment- I tried to note that this was a stress test. Not a recommendation on the bike’s use. The hope was to throw worst case riding situation at the bike and see how far I could go. In the real world I use it as recommended, when it hits 20% I recharge it and mainly stay on PAS 2. On throttle only I was expecting the 20 MPH noted in the manual too but was getting closer to 24 MPH (per the display at least). Always great to meet a fellow Lectric biker! Ride safe!
@@mattfiedler278 thanks for the clarification that it was a stress test for worse case scenarios. Makes better sense now. There are some people out there who won’t read the manual, or even watch useful reviews about the XP. I hope you didn’t have too far to go to get back home.
I have not reached out yet as I have not had this issue since- and have taken it probably 50 miles. But, if it happens again I'll reach out to Lectric and post any update here!
I know a lot of people have had great luck with their bikes, as well as the Lectric customer service if there ever is an issue. I would recommend joining the "LECTRIC XP Owners Group" on Facebook to get a feel for multiple people's opinion on the bike. To me, and after shopping around, the price for what you get is pretty unheard of for this bike.
I think the wheel size is fine, you could definitely upgrade the gearing though if needed. When you hit 28 MPH, you are hamster wheeling it if you are trying to provide the bike any assistance haha. There are some pretty cheap/reasonable options for doing this is you are willing to make that upgrade yourself.
Keep in mind- this video is not of me pedaling. I’m using the throttle only. If you look at the Lectric manual it will guide you on how to unlock your bike to Class 3 that will get you some more speed.
Recommend you get a rearview mirror it’s very dangerous without one. Check the amps that could be the reason your cutting out. Try to stay under 20 amps.Don’t run 15 to 20 AMPs for very long.Will tend to overheat.
Thanks for the advice! Do you have a mirror you would recommend? I was looking for just one on the left side- maybe easy detach as I fold the bike up a lot.
I absolutely love my bike I think everyone should have one I'm planning a vacation to backpack to a state park and take my bike camping and exploring anyone interested in planning a small journey with me
What state are you?. I did my first bike camp trip last last May. I have just began riding again and am upnton38 miles. Shooting for 60-80 withb35-40 lbs camping gear on the bike.
@@mikelist4577 man I couldn't even tell you. It had to be around 2,000 miles or so. I've charged and rode that thing so many times before I noticed the fall off. Have you seen my last few XP videos? I just installed a new battery in my bike in the last video. But the XP video before that I demonstrate how the battery isn't what it once was. It still worked but I found myself staying closer to home because my range and power was seriously decreased.
A lot of factors to consider obviously but yes! I weigh 160 and was in a fresh battery. Plus this bike was unlocked to class 3 instead of the class 2 setting it ships with.
This is interesting. I haven't hiked up to Class 3 yet, but I notice in throttle yours exceed 20... 20 is supposed to be the MAX on both classes 2 and 3. Interesting.
@@mattfiedler278 class 3 is pedal assist only, same as class 1. Class 2 is supposed to be the only one with a throttle. If anyone were to start checking I think a lot of people are going to be in trouble.
wtf, im only 150lb, i get like 22miles with pas 2 and pas 3 combined, with throttle only i get like 10 miles, i have my bike for 1 year now, i ordered 14ah battery
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Best test review I ever saw 👍👍 Have about 2000 miles on my XP.
Thank you for taking the time to educate us on this Lectric bike.
How's your xp? Is it still running how many miles? I just got mine last week
@@skankhuntdave7232 Enjoying it? Looking to get something around $1000
@@bloodyglitch1777 oh yeah I have a different e bike a bought about 2 years ago for 2300$ and the xp has more bells and whistles and is about 5 mph faster the only thing I wish was a little better on the xp is the range but for 1000$ u literally will not find a better bike than the xp
@@bloodyglitch1777 and I've put 543 miles on the xp in 3 weeks and haven't had a single problem yet knock on wood
@@skankhuntdave7232 not to mention at it's price you can afford a second battery if range is the biggest concern. They are slim it'd fit in a small fireproof bag you could fit to the bike or carry in a backpack on the days you need the extra range. 1300 would get you the XP 2.0 and an extra battery pretty solid deal still! Even the lite is only 800 an spare batteries are only 250 for it.
Thanks for the test sir,out of the million videos I have viewed you are the only one who did this test I have seen.
You are too kind! Let me know if there any other tests you would be interested in seeing!
I get 25 miles on my XP full throttle with 3 bars left. And that is with lots of hills. I never run my battery all the way down. I have a suspension seat post and a Bikeroo seat. Makes a big difference in the ride.
You must eat a lot less pizza than I do haha! I definitely need to get a bigger seat.
Niceee
Old knee injury comes back after 2 hrs on my XP pretending to be 16 again🙉
I got 26 miles yesterday NO throttle, all pedal assist 2,3, NO hills. Flat hard gravel with some wind and bumps but nothing out of the ordinary. You say throttle only, lots of hills, 25 miles, 3 bars left? You must have been cruising downhill a lot.
@@danyeo Believe what you want but it is the truth. Just because you can't get it don't mean I can't. I weigh 116lb. that may have something to do with it.
It probably has an overheat protect sensor that ramps it down till the batteries cool off a little
Pretty country! Thanks for the upload. I got my xp 2.0 step through a week ago. It is too cold to ride here in January.
Great Video. Beautiful landscape you have there. Thanks for taking the time.
to those watching, try using cruise control by pressing the downward arrow for more than a couple seconds WHILE pulling the throttle. more efficient
@explore with me together how so
Have not heard that
@explore with me together is that true?
(Best part : 22:00)
Great real world test Matt. Thank you.
Since I outweigh you by 60 lbs (220), I wonder if the controller would overheat alot sooner for me....if that was the problem. I'd like to see another test with 40-60 lbs added, perhaps in a backpack. Thanks again - Hal
It will strain. Get the RAD Expand 5 which has a much higher output motor. 750w vs the Lectric's 500w. I'm 25 lbs heavier than you and my E5 handles catapults me up mountain roads in Oregon and down sandy beaches easily.
Good video. The reason your throttle cut out was because the motor controller was overheating
Thanks for doing these reviews I’m for sure looking forward to get one of these dope bikes
22 miles is great! With all the hills and all, very good battery only. I will never use the bike this way, so I’m happy this will get me where I need to go.
Yeah it’s definitely nice to know you can at least make it at least 20ish miles so you know you can get even farther in any of the PAS modes!
2nd video I saw where the throttle gives out. Something about overheating the controller right?
Good question- it happened so early on in the ride I’d be supposed if it was an overheated controller but you could be right. I’ve also see cases where there is some exposed wire connections in the bundle of wires in the down tube. I have not have the same issue since but we will see... thanks for watching!
@@mattfiedler278 no thank you. Ever since I ordered a bike I've been bindging on as many videos as I can no matter the brand. Love seeing everyone out having some fun reliving thier second childhood 😊. I hope you get the troubleshoot down and many more miles to ride!
Thanks for the video! It would have been good to have cruise control for tests like this. I went to dual batteries myself, with a 15 Ah battery hidden in my rear rack bag. Even hid the wires inside the rack tubing to make it stealth! I usually run the batteries in parallel, but have it wired so I can use up one battery up first, then switch to the other one. That would have been nice for a test like this 😉
The xp actually does have cc
@@minarchisttrucker2775 - Thanks, that's good to know! One of my favorite features.
@@Altema22 no prob. Just hold the down button while throttling at the speed you waht
wondering what the settings were that you left stock or changed? hitting hills with just throttle will often lead to lower speeds AND a burnt out controller if a person keeps the pedal twisted to the redline. I use the voltage gauge to keep a more accurate eye on the battery and the current gauge on hills to make sure i'm not redlining the motor and controller (the on/off switch also change the bottom settings; click and scroll)
whats the range that is ok for voltage and not ok ?
Thanks for the review! Just ordered the step through model for my daughter.
Awesome!! I’m sure she will love it!
Enjoyed watching your Lectric XP video. Thanks for sharing.
Me & my wife has had ours about two weeks now. Been on several short rides from our garage go store or park or boardwalk. I have just a little over 20 miles showing on my odometer and about half showing left on battery charge. I do a mix of me only & Power Assist 1 or 2, couple times 3.
Question for you > you mentioned not good to run battery all the way down > how low would you say / recommend to go before charging again?
Thanks for the comment! From all the documentation I have read, the best way to prolong the battery life of your ebike or most rechargeable batteries is to keep the charge between 20%-80%. In real word use this is pretty hard to do, plus that means only getting to use 60% of the capacity of the battery. That being said, I always charge mine up to 100% but try to never discharge past 20-25% if I can help it. There are a few sites that reference this, but check out this one to get a better explanation! howtoebike.com/electric-bike-battery-care/
@@mattfiedler278 How many "bars" would 20% be?
Tom Nelson I would say 2 bars, 3 bars for 25-30%
Instead of keeping it on odometer, I would highly recommend keeping it on Amperage. As the motor stays at the higher end of its amp range 15-18 amps, the bike will automatically reduces the power, to the motor to protect it. I also see that you never use your gears, which makes the motor work much harder, thus drawing more amperage. You have to help the bike out, with the gearing to get the most out of the powertrain/battery.
Gonna pick one of these up for a 6 mile round trip commute. Currently ride a single speed and love it but being able to go faster is a plus.
thank you for this test. I ordered the 2.0 a few days ago
Awesome man! Ride safe!
All their e-bikes are now sold out as of today and their website says there is a new generation coming out. I wonder what that means? I am on their ordering list and we'll get one as soon as it's available.
Looks like there be some front shocks in the future! And a little bit bigger tires. If your bike hasn’t shipped yet I think they are offering the ability to upgrade to the 2nd gen for $50.
@@mattfiedler278 Hi Matt. Can you please tell me where you got this information from on the second gen? Thanks
There is a Facebook group that has shared some of these details! :m.facebook.com/groups/1562490117216455
I love this bike...it's beautiful 🥺
You and me both!
Buy it.. u only live once.. just ordered mines.. closed my eyes and clicked on buy.. so happy now 😬
@@Will2lit Same ordered a week ago
@@momocamara have you guys gotten your bikes yet?
Same! I ordered mine on the 12th of December.. and it gets here in 2 days (6th of Jan) super excited.
Just ordered one . Have anxiety waiting for it 😂😂 hurry my baby
Man , you should have brought another battery with you!
Geez, that little bike moves.
I read that someone had an issue with the XP, loss of power. I found the post. it turns out to be - likely - working the motor too hard at high PAS. The guy was going up a steep hill. Anyway it wouldn't be a defect of the bike but a safety feature to protect the motor.
That would be reassuring as I'm contemplating getting one. 😁
The post: ruclips.net/video/hbLN5oUov5U/видео.html
That's smart actually and makes me feel better about getting one
The motor is covered in the warranty anyway tho ... So if the motor ever give out lectric XP would cover it through the warranty
Thank you : ) I going to buy myself one and needed this test video for my final thought to decide to buy this Lectric XP good job : ) how was the peddle home was it close to a normal non-electric bike ride? Hay if you have a friend that weighs 240 to 260 lbs can you have him or her do the same tests you did so the big people can see what to expect from Throttle Only and the other peddle tests. thank you again good luck : )
Can you do the same test with the Lectric XP 2.0 please?
I just use PAS 2 or 3 and play with the throttle sometimes for fun. I went 30 miles yesterday for my first ride. Great E bike! Oh and what do you guys think about the brakes? I feel they should be better for disk brakes. 🤷♂️
Why do they say it will only hit 20 with throttle only? I was looking at the xp premium but now thinking of just xp with long range? I need throttle only because i have a hurt foot. Thanks in advance
I can only speak for my XP but if you're going up a hill and you're using the full 20 V and your speed is slowing up ......the motor and controller are getting hot and it cuts off or shuts off.....until it cools down.
Ride with the screen set to volts so you can manage what's happening
Yeah I saw a few comments about that! That is good though- it just means the controller and motor are being protected I guess. Plus a good reason to not just use throttle -only all the time haha
What was the settings in the protocol menu to get the bike to operate on throttle only? Or is that a form of cruise control?
when you hit 24 mph, was that on a downhill because its kinda hard to tell based on the video.
Good video can’t wait till mine ships. This looks a lot like Tennessee
You got your already and if you do how long did it took to arrive to you?
@@pablojonathanduranra haven’t gotten it yet still hasn’t shipped
@@Michaeldckry1 ohh lord when did you bought it?
@@pablojonathanduranra I paid for it on 5/25 it said 6 to 8 weeks I think
@@Michaeldckry1 is almost there it will arrive by the mid of July or by the end don’t worry it’s almost there
Is it worth spending 300 on the extra battery and sticking it in a bag on the back rack? Cause I bought an extra battery with mine
Did you change the controller from a level 2 to a 3?
Yes I did! Honestly that was the first thing I did when I got the bike- I mostly ride in PAS2 or Throttle-only so I rarely hit the 28MPH mark. And, depending on the rider, that is probably fast enough for a bike. If you want faster there are cheaper options than an electric bike probably haha. It is definitely a good cruiser though!
Great Video ! What kind of helmet do you use to ride your XP ??
I have been using the full motorcycle type helmet. I also have an Ariel Rider that goes a bit faster so it’s nice to have the extra chin protection. Thanks for the comment! ILM Full Face Motorcycle Street... www.amazon.com/dp/B01HEHOB7O?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Would it make a difference on a speed, if you're on pas 1 or any pas level throttle only?
No it shouldn’t! I have tried that with no noticeable effects.
And pro tip, don’t charge fully and discharge fully your battery. Best to keep between 20% and 80% for daily runs.
Why?
It helps maintain the life of the battery over time, so the cells still retain capacity over time. The harder you work you battery the short it’s overall life will be. It might have issues holding charges down the road
Just like a smartphone.
If you check most e bike chargers only charge the battery to 80% anyway. The controller and the BMS in the battery will stop discharging before 20%.
Does the power have to be on if you want to just pedal with no assist ?
Also did you upgrade hack to 29 mph before doing this video ? Thanks
Busy road and there's literally one car on it. LOL
Haha one car for that area is pretty busy haha
Good test, good data.
Thanks for watching!
ok so translate the max speed and range in metric?
Did you program to class 3? See it go's over 20 mile.
Yep! Honestly that was the first thing I did when I got it set up for the first time.
Hi can you show me how to fix a puncher please thanks always had problems with it
the battery management system will limit output so your 🔋 doesn't explode or catch fire.
that is probably why the bike was performing less than usual
What setting did you change in your m5 display?
Are you on the LECTRIC XP OWNERS GROUP Facebook page?
I am! One of the best groups on Facebook
which group
That looks just like Missouri! Matter of fact someone close to where I grew up.
your name is my life 👌🏿💪🏿
so realistically if youre cruising switching around not always at high speed you can prob reach over 30 miles no?
Yeah with mixed riding 30 miles shouldn’t be hard to hit! This situation is probably the hardest you can be on the battery, so if you are pedaling a bit too it would last quite a bit longer.
@@mattfiedler278 ok thx hoping to reach around there or above with pedals
What is the motor wattage, and the size of the battery?
Can’t you just google it yourself
@@OZZOZZ I did, but there's different size motors and batteries for this series bike. So I was wondering what exact set up he had
Thanks for the comment! 500w and 48v battery! lectricebikes.com/collections/ebikes/products/xp-black?g_network=u&g_productchannel=online&g_adid=467409152871&g_keyword=&g_acctid=790-567-9445&g_keywordid=pla-293946777986&g_adtype=&g_ifcreative=&g_adgroupid=111121555353&g_productid=028088193797&g_merchantid=129756959&g_partition=293946777986&g_campaignid=11192226362&g_campaign=%5BG%5D+Smart+Shopping&g_ifproduct=product&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2cWFi-iw7wIVSlXVCh3LyAx-EAQYASABEgL7UPD_BwE
I don't understand how you get it to go so fast and only Pas one? How do you go so fast in only Pas one when you're just using only throttle?how u go so fast in pas1?
Hey Vincent! Thanks for the comment- Lectric has instructions on their manual on how to turn the bike from a class 2 to class 3, this gives it a bit more of a speed boost. I think Class 2 is limited to 20mph, and Class 3 goes to 28mph. The bike can only go that fast while unlocked to class 3 and while you are pedaling however. Using throttle only and having it unlocked to class 3 got me up to 24 mph at (depending on flat ground and hills). It you want to know how to unlock your bike to class 3 I can track down the steps for you!
Edit: Should be on page 4:cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/5998/files/Lectric_Cycles_C965_Manual.pdf?3298563850547574364
How much further u get with PAS?
If you have it at 0 PAS... you can go as long as you can until your legs fall off haha. In all seriousness PAS 1 or 2 I can get closer to 30-40 miles with mixed riding. It will be different for everyone though based on terrain. Thanks for the comment!
@@mattfiedler278 look up urban Grizzly and look up the mod he did to the bike imma do it and imma freaking kill it in range and stuff ahah
I thought the top speed on these bikes with THROTTLE only...is 20mph..?..how are you getting so much more speed?
Some of it could be going down hills! I'll have to give it a go on some really flat terrain to verify- but I think I can at least get up to 23-24mph.
Likely to do with a fresh battery too
@@X82oo781 For sure! After I lost 3-4 bars it was capping out closer to 20mph
Go on youtube and type.. make lectric xp faster.. u have to change some stuff around in the system.. but its easy.. lets u top out 28mph
too2clean4u thanks for noting that- I should have clarified that I can get 23-24 mph on a fresh battery using throttle only, BUT you can hit 28mph in PAS 5 once you change some system settings as you mentioned!
I just rode it for the first time. I’m in love with it. I’ve never gone that fast on a bike in my life.
By the way. Does the front fender make a weird noise for you?
Glad to hear it!! The fenders can rattle a bit if they are a little bent or the screws aren’t tight! They are pretty easy to bend back carefully though
Cool. 22 miles at 16. + mph on throttle only. Good.
So with a bit of pedalling - level 3? - you must be able to get a good deal more mileage in?
I'm around 160 lbs so this is all good news.
But I read a comment elsewhere about someone having issues after 9 months. I hope it's rare.
Yeah I might end up doing a range test for each PAS just to see what the difference might be.
Did you find out what that throttle issue was ?
How long can travel 45 miles most people talk speed but not much mention how last battery for miles range
Good video
Thanks!!
Is that the xp lite
Does anybody know what app he is using to measure distance?
Any smart phone has a gps in it. Use that.
I used MapMyRide!
@@mattfiedler278 Thank you very much!!
@@johntalbert8227 thank you
Wonder what it would do with a 260 pound rider, no hills, at around 10 mph, throttle only???. I am disabled and want to ride around my neighborhood in the evenings for relaxation and to get out of the house. Need at least 20 miles throttle only range. Would be stranded if the battery went dead before I got back home because I can't walk either. I think maybe the RadRunner might be the way to go. Doesn't really look like that bike is made for 260 pounds.
was that a 750-watt motor?
Hi Matt,
Did you ever figure the speed and range thing out? Did you watch any of LECTRIC’s reviews and customer reviews? I’m sure that by now you have realized the there’s a protective component built in to protect the controller from overheating. It will actually shut all the way down to avoid overheating. Then after cooling down, it will work again. That generally only happens when using full throttle and going up hills. There are other reviews explaining this. I’ve watched your video before. Yeah... that snake has lack of power, too. Yep, he bit the dust.
I never just do all throttle. I mix it up, and have gotten 43.8 miles on one battery charge. I’m doing another range test and it looks like I’ll get even more range. Low PAS gives you high RANGE. You always want to ASSIST the motor on hills. Plus, the eBike is designed to only do 20 mph throttle only. I know you probably know all this by now, but just listening to you lets me know that you did not read the operators manual or watch enough reviews on the LECTRIC before you got it. I know you were excited and ready to ride. I HATE SEEING ANYONE GET STRANDED AND HAVE TO PEDAL MANUALLY the equal distance back. CALL AN UBER. 😄
I really enjoy mine.
Happy Holidays! 🎄
Hey Donna! Thanks for the comment- I tried to note that this was a stress test. Not a recommendation on the bike’s use. The hope was to throw worst case riding situation at the bike and see how far I could go. In the real world I use it as recommended, when it hits 20% I recharge it and mainly stay on PAS 2. On throttle only I was expecting the 20 MPH noted in the manual too but was getting closer to 24 MPH (per the display at least). Always great to meet a fellow Lectric biker! Ride safe!
@@mattfiedler278 thanks for the clarification that it was a stress test for worse case scenarios. Makes better sense now.
There are some people out there who won’t read the manual, or even watch useful reviews about the XP.
I hope you didn’t have too far to go to get back home.
What gear in pass 1
Matt, what gear were you in, in this video? Or does it make a difference to get up those hills?
I was just using the throttle in this video so the gear wasn’t a factor- thanks for the question!
Can u tell us 🇺🇸 how far it can go one battery
Nice roads and very little or no litter. Can't say that where I live.
Me either. There'd be tents and trash as far as you could see where I live.
@@Billy28376 San Fran?
I agree! Just a lot of nature! It has its benefits for sure
Have you tried to contact the manufacturer? The throttle cutting out is not fun and shouldn’t be a stock feature
I have not reached out yet as I have not had this issue since- and have taken it probably 50 miles. But, if it happens again I'll reach out to Lectric and post any update here!
Matt Fiedler please do! I wad considering buying this one but this seems like a drawback to me
I know a lot of people have had great luck with their bikes, as well as the Lectric customer service if there ever is an issue. I would recommend joining the "LECTRIC XP Owners Group" on Facebook to get a feel for multiple people's opinion on the bike. To me, and after shopping around, the price for what you get is pretty unheard of for this bike.
Matt Fiedler do you think the wheels are maybe a bit too small? Makes you pedal a lot more trying to reach that 28mph mark?
I think the wheel size is fine, you could definitely upgrade the gearing though if needed. When you hit 28 MPH, you are hamster wheeling it if you are trying to provide the bike any assistance haha. There are some pretty cheap/reasonable options for doing this is you are willing to make that upgrade yourself.
How are you PAS 1 at 23 mph????? mine don’t do that :(
Keep in mind- this video is not of me pedaling. I’m using the throttle only. If you look at the Lectric manual it will guide you on how to unlock your bike to Class 3 that will get you some more speed.
Matt Fiedler I will test throttle only today at 1, I have unlocked it, thanks for the tip.
Awesome! Let me know your results!
Is it just the video or does 20mph really feel that fast? The way scenery is flying by it looks more like 30+ mph!?!??
It might be the wide angle go-pro lens! It’s a pretty solid speed for cruising around though for sure.
Recommend you get a rearview mirror it’s very dangerous without one. Check the amps that could be the reason your cutting out. Try to stay under 20 amps.Don’t run 15 to 20 AMPs for very long.Will tend to overheat.
Thanks for the advice! Do you have a mirror you would recommend? I was looking for just one on the left side- maybe easy detach as I fold the bike up a lot.
@Titanium Is Real thanks for the recommendation!
Does anyone know what caused the throttle cut offs
I absolutely love my bike I think everyone should have one I'm planning a vacation to backpack to a state park and take my bike camping and exploring anyone interested in planning a small journey with me
What state are you?. I did my first bike camp trip last last May. I have just began riding again and am upnton38 miles. Shooting for 60-80 withb35-40 lbs camping gear on the bike.
Why is it too loud?
Personally I don’t think it’s that loud- I think most hub motors will have a similar wining noise for the most part.
What state are you in?
Illinois!
@@mattfiedler278 love the land!!!
I want a fast electric bike is this the one to get
This is a pretty practical bike, definitely not the fastest electric bike out there. How fast are you looking to go?
Great video review hope you get to add some nice add ons aoon
I've had brakes that were stuck before if they were stuck, the vibration would cause that.
Wow 22 mile very impressive
How was the pedaling on the way back after it ran out of battery?
Not too fun lol it’s a heavy one
Was the speed unlocked?
Yep!
Please consider a how to ride for the first time. Newbie, never used a hand throttle.
I remember when my XP was snappy like that... those were the days. Never had throttle issues though.
What happened?
@@rentedduckliing battery got tired. I've got a new 1 on the way though.
@@StrillLife how long did it last before you started to notice the battery not be as powerful? How many charges do you estimate? Thanks
@@mikelist4577 man I couldn't even tell you. It had to be around 2,000 miles or so. I've charged and rode that thing so many times before I noticed the fall off. Have you seen my last few XP videos? I just installed a new battery in my bike in the last video. But the XP video before that I demonstrate how the battery isn't what it once was. It still worked but I found myself staying closer to home because my range and power was seriously decreased.
@@StrillLife please ;-; tell us, how many days? months? after a year?
So you CAN go 28 mph with throttle only ??
A lot of factors to consider obviously but yes! I weigh 160 and was in a fresh battery. Plus this bike was unlocked to class 3 instead of the class 2 setting it ships with.
Pay that kind of money the controller should be able to handle using power all the time and not cut off.
This is interesting. I haven't hiked up to Class 3 yet, but I notice in throttle yours exceed 20... 20 is supposed to be the MAX on both classes 2 and 3. Interesting.
That is true! It will be limited to 20MPH when you buy it, the class 3 limit is 28 mph though is my understanding.
Thanks for watching!
@@mattfiedler278 class 3 is pedal assist only, same as class 1. Class 2 is supposed to be the only one with a throttle. If anyone were to start checking I think a lot of people are going to be in trouble.
Why was it cutting out??
Not sure but I haven’t had any issues since - I have about 320 miles on it now.
@@mattfiedler278 ok cool! That had me worried
I've heard the bar lies judge by the voltage. Hopefully Ill get and xp2.0 in a month to try this for myself!
What’s your weight? Good test review. Thanks
About 160! Although recently quarantining may have increased that a little haha
wtf, im only 150lb, i get like 22miles with pas 2 and pas 3 combined, with throttle only i get like 10 miles, i have my bike for 1 year now, i ordered 14ah battery
I wonder if that is just due to the battery wearing down over time? Do you have many miles on the bike?
@@mattfiedler278 i have 987miles so far, left my bike in cold place during winter, could be cold
You couldn't have made it a circle? Office reference.
Haha that would have been too easy, fun run is one of the best episodes
I feel the same way I georgia
Your roads are kinda crappy huh...but I'm digging the bike.
Crappy indeed haha- I need finally get a more comfortable seat
what part of the country is this such a beautiful place
Northern Illinois!
@@mattfiedler278 ha!! I knew it
I didn't know Illinois had ANY beautiful places.... :>). But then I'm a Cheesehead.
@@wan2852 Go Pack Go!
@@wan2852 like racine oh wait lol!
Turns out the bike has a cruise control! ruclips.net/video/k4Q8RVoo7V0/видео.html
This looks so fun for pokemon go lol
I know how to make mines get up to 40 mph on throttle only
Warning below: Nice video and looks like an excellent bike, but I have found policy everyone should know and particularly International and Canada if you read their no return policy, its basically a “buy it at your own risk” and no returns.
Website Policy:
You may cancel your order for a full refund up until the time you receive your shipment confirmation email with tracking information. If you cancel after your order has been sent you are responsible for the return shipping fee. In addition, the original shipping fee we incurred to send the bike to you will not be refunded (even when ‘free’ shipping is advertised). Our refund policy is ‘All Sales Final’. Unfortunately, we can’t offer a refund or exchange after the bike has shipped.
You are overheating the motor
Just like a car ll
Just like a car lol