Great review. I've been going crazy watching tons of reviews and am torn between the Mokwheel Basalt and the Letric xpeak 2.0 . Just want a do it all E-bike but I'm on a budget so I probably just answered my own dilemma. Dont own one yet btw
I've lived in Phoenix since 1969. Early October was brutally hot this year. I'm glad you did not melt in Dreamy Draw Park. It's a great place to ride when the weather is nice.
I am considering this bike, but where I would like to use this bike, it's limited to Class 2 ebikes. I understand this is a class 1, 2, or 3 bike. Can you someone educate me on how this bike would be legal for me to use in a class 2 ebike restricted area? Thanks!
Hey there! We have received several comments like yours with the same concern. While we do not have any insight into how these new laws with motor restrictions will be enforced, but personally, I would just change the speed settings to be in a class 2 setting. If checked, I could prove it was in-fact a class 2 e-bike at the time of riding it. With that said, its really difficult to know how these rules are enforced and it seems its a little different in each area, more of a case-by-case type situation. I know that's not the clearest answer but it's my honest take. Also, I feel like the overall intent of these laws are targeting the use of the electric dirt bikes that can go 40+ MPH and when confronted for it, the riders are calling the dirt bike an 'e-bike' when its clearly not, in an effort to circumvent any enforcement. I'm thinking if you're following the speed limits and riding responsibly, there wont be much of an issue. But, unfortunately, its just my guess at this point. Thanks for the sharing your concerns, hopefully it gets easier to understand these new rules in the near future. Cheers! -Mike
@@ElectricBikeReview Thank you for that. Quick question - is there a label on the bike that states is ebike class? specifically "Class 2"? Virginia code states "On and after January 1, 2021, manufacturers and distributors of electric power-assisted bicycles shall permanently affix a label, in a prominent location, to each electric power-assisted bicycle that they manufacture or distribute. The label shall contain the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the electric power-assisted bicycle and shall be printed in Arial font in at least nine-point type."
Both are great and both sell like crazy. With that said, specs are very similar (i.e. torque sensors, 4 inch tires, 28 MPH speeds, 2 color options, etc). But they have unique advantages as well, like the Lectric has a RST Air Fork which has better feel over the Aventure.2's coil spring fork. On the other hand, the Aventon has app connectivity with ride tracking. It will likely come down to what you want to prioritize and what color you prefer! Good time to be buying either way! -Mike
For me? The Xpeak 2.0, here's why: The Xpeak will feel a bit punchier and more powerful than the XP3 as the XP3 has a 500W motor and 55Nm of toque compared to the Xpeak 2.0's 750W motor and 85Nm of torque, plus beefed up brakes and a better suspension fork. For a couple hundred more, its a lot more bike. Hope that helps! -Mike
No real complaints at that price point. Maybe a more compact screen , seems like the large screen would be more susceptible to damage if you ride rough gravel roads or trails on a regular basis
That's a fair point, only anecdotal thing I can offer is this: We have a combined thousands of miles logged on these e-bikes (from all brands) and offload use has never lead to a display breaking. With that said, displays can still have issues and I'd always recommend getting two things to make sure an e-bike lasts as long as it can, a 2nd display (because they may be hard to find years down the road if the model is discontinued) and the other is a 2nd battery. Batteries have only so many recharge cycles before they die, while it does take a while, its a nice piece of mind to have that backup to double the potential life and alternate charging cycles if you wanted. Hope that helps! -Mike
Great review. I've been going crazy watching tons of reviews and am torn between the Mokwheel Basalt and the Letric xpeak 2.0 . Just want a do it all E-bike but I'm on a budget so I probably just answered my own dilemma. Dont own one yet btw
They are both good bikes, but this refresh to the Xpeak 2.0 is a really solid value that's hard to overlook. Good luck! -Mike
I've lived in Phoenix since 1969. Early October was brutally hot this year. I'm glad you did not melt in Dreamy Draw Park. It's a great place to ride when the weather is nice.
You're right, Dreamy Draw is a beautiful place to ride, even when feeling like I was on the verge of melting! -Mike
I am considering this bike, but where I would like to use this bike, it's limited to Class 2 ebikes. I understand this is a class 1, 2, or 3 bike. Can you someone educate me on how this bike would be legal for me to use in a class 2 ebike restricted area? Thanks!
Hey there! We have received several comments like yours with the same concern. While we do not have any insight into how these new laws with motor restrictions will be enforced, but personally, I would just change the speed settings to be in a class 2 setting. If checked, I could prove it was in-fact a class 2 e-bike at the time of riding it.
With that said, its really difficult to know how these rules are enforced and it seems its a little different in each area, more of a case-by-case type situation. I know that's not the clearest answer but it's my honest take.
Also, I feel like the overall intent of these laws are targeting the use of the electric dirt bikes that can go 40+ MPH and when confronted for it, the riders are calling the dirt bike an 'e-bike' when its clearly not, in an effort to circumvent any enforcement. I'm thinking if you're following the speed limits and riding responsibly, there wont be much of an issue. But, unfortunately, its just my guess at this point. Thanks for the sharing your concerns, hopefully it gets easier to understand these new rules in the near future. Cheers! -Mike
@@ElectricBikeReview Thank you for that. Quick question - is there a label on the bike that states is ebike class? specifically "Class 2"? Virginia code states "On and after January 1, 2021, manufacturers and distributors of electric power-assisted bicycles shall permanently affix a label, in a prominent location, to each electric power-assisted bicycle that they manufacture or distribute. The label shall contain the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the electric power-assisted bicycle and shall be printed in Arial font in at least nine-point type."
what would you go with this or the aventon adventure 2
Both are great and both sell like crazy. With that said, specs are very similar (i.e. torque sensors, 4 inch tires, 28 MPH speeds, 2 color options, etc). But they have unique advantages as well, like the Lectric has a RST Air Fork which has better feel over the Aventure.2's coil spring fork. On the other hand, the Aventon has app connectivity with ride tracking. It will likely come down to what you want to prioritize and what color you prefer! Good time to be buying either way! -Mike
Been thinking about this or the xp 3. I been leaning towards the xpeak but my main focus would be acceleration and speed. Which one would you prefer?
For me? The Xpeak 2.0, here's why: The Xpeak will feel a bit punchier and more powerful than the XP3 as the XP3 has a 500W motor and 55Nm of toque compared to the Xpeak 2.0's 750W motor and 85Nm of torque, plus beefed up brakes and a better suspension fork. For a couple hundred more, its a lot more bike. Hope that helps! -Mike
No real complaints at that price point. Maybe a more compact screen , seems like the large screen would be more susceptible to damage if you ride rough gravel roads or trails on a regular basis
That's a fair point, only anecdotal thing I can offer is this: We have a combined thousands of miles logged on these e-bikes (from all brands) and offload use has never lead to a display breaking. With that said, displays can still have issues and I'd always recommend getting two things to make sure an e-bike lasts as long as it can, a 2nd display (because they may be hard to find years down the road if the model is discontinued) and the other is a 2nd battery. Batteries have only so many recharge cycles before they die, while it does take a while, its a nice piece of mind to have that backup to double the potential life and alternate charging cycles if you wanted. Hope that helps! -Mike
pedals are too close to the front wheel....frame needs to be stretched out a bit
I see your point. From my own anecdotal experience, It felt good when riding, never had my shoe come in contact. -Mike
Great bike video boring
Ha! Fair Point Jim, I didn't have the bike with me, so yeah, probably not the best video. Thanks for the feedback! -Mike