Affordable Power! Luna Cycle X2.5 - Ultimate 2,500+ Watt 60V EMTB Review

In this video I will discuss the new features of the Luna Cycle X2.5 as well as some features I don't like. In my opinion, the Luna Cycle X2.5 is most powerful and affordable electric mountain bike on the market today. #lunacycle #ebike #emtb #electricbikereview
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- Luna Cycle KZbin Channel: / @lunacyclesllc
- Luna Cycle Repair & Maintenance KZbin Channel: / @lunacyclerepair
- Luna Cycle video comparing stock peek gear to silent gear: • Bafang m600 REAL noise...
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- MY (HOME BIKES) - Luna Cycle X2.5 & X1 (Best enduro EMTB's for the price): LunaCycle.com
- ACTION CAMERA - INSTA360 Ace Pro: tinyurl.com/2h8pnumz
- MY CHEST HARNESS: Stuntman Pro (Best chest mount ever!): amzn.to/449zcSN
- MY MTB BACKPACK: USWE Flow 25 (Best MTB bag): amzn.to/3pqyi5t
- MY MUSIC: Epidemic Sound: tinyurl.com/m2dde5st
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- MY WATER BOTTLE CAGE SETUP: BiKase Cage Base: amzn.to/45QCnkd & SKS Bottle Cage: amzn.to/3KV1Pve (you need to combine both products for proper fit in X2/X1)
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- MY BIKE SEATS: Ergon: amzn.to/3XA8ORO
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We are e-bike explorers! This channel is continuing to evolve. The current focus is the scenic beauty and peaceful landscape of the trails we ride, not the actual mountain bike riding or e-bikes. Although we thoroughly love riding our eMTBs for exercise and adventure, bike riding is our primary form of meditation and stress relief. Our bike rides allow for a few hours without our phones where we can stay focused on being in the moment. Best of all we get to share with you some of the best and most spectacular scenic bike trails in the United States.
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[@PinoyMTB_YTRider67]

Great! excellent review. Will try to sell my class 1 mtb and get the Luna X2.5

[@unitechjon]

How long does it take for you to charge the battery if it's at the lowest level?

[@BikeRidez]

I have not yet been able to kill the battery completely before recharging. The longest ride so far was like 30 miles (on desert trails) with about 2300 ft of climbing. My X1 (48v battery) would take about 4 hours to charge if completely drained. Now, I will tell you a very helpful tip. If you buy an X2.5 spend a few bucks extra and order the Luna Cycle advanced charger. That charger has a fast charge setting. You can charge the battery in about 1/2 the time it takes vs. the regular charger. However, you do not want to fast charge your battery unless it's absolutely necessary. Fast charging will degrade the battery faster (at least that is what I read).

[@catapultglobalbikegroup]

Why is there a boost mode? Why not just PAS level 6? Is there something special about boost mode?

[@BikeRidez]

Great question....If I understand correctly, Boost mode is different then the PAS level 1-5. This is from Luna Cycles website "The boost will put out up to 50 battery Amps for bursts of up to 20 seconds and producing over 50% more torque. " I believe that the PAS 5 provides for continuous power. Honestly, I'm not exactly sure on this. This is a great question for Luna Cycle to answer....

[@stmfab8112]

I have an X1 for 4 years now and I love it. I'm thinking of buying an X2.5 for my wife. I saw your wife riding the x2.5 in the video. What size is that bike? Do you think size is similar to the X1 or larger?

[@BikeRidez]

My wife’s x1 is medium. The X2.5 we have is a large. My wife is 5’ 10” and she likes the large x2 better than the medium x1. I cut her bars down about 2 inches on the x1. I’m not cutting down the bars on the X2.5 since I ride it 90% of the time. If you are high range of the height, go a large size I recommend.

[@unitechjon]

@@BikeRidez The Luna Cycle website doesn't really make it clear what heights fit into each small, medium and large. I'm 6' 4" and my current mountain bike is a extra large frame size. It also has 29" tires. I don't see an extra large frame and I don't know what heights their large is recommend for up to. I also see they are talking about an optional 29" wheel option but I don't see that option either available. You said you have a large X2.5. How tall are you and do you think someone my height can ride comfortably on a large?

[@BikeRidez]

@@unitechjon Hi - That's interesting. I just checked the Luna Cycle website and although there is a size chart it doesn't break down the height recommendation for small, medium and larger. I know when I ordered the X1 it did tell you. I'm 6' and my wife is 5' 10". We both find the large perfect. I don't know if I remember ever seeing a XL frame available. I would suggest that you call or email Luna Cycle support and ask them if the XL is available. In addition, I don't think I've seen the X2.5 available with the 29" options. I think that was only on the X2 and I thought it was a mullet setup with 29" on the front and 27.5 on the rear. Maybe I'm wrong though. There is also a Facebook group called "Luna X2" as well as a forum group on electricbike.com (owned by Luna Cycle) where you can ask questions to owners and answer this question too...

[@catapultglobalbikegroup]

Its not clear to me from your video... does the 60 volt battery provide longer range vs. the 48 volt battery or just more speed?

[@BikeRidez]

During the making of this video I asked Luna Cycle that same question… the answer is that since motors using 60v batteries run more efficiently, technically you can assume that you should be able to get more range. I know it has way greater range than my X1 with ludicrous v2 controller. I’m trying to figure out how to do a good range test video. So far I haven’t killed the battery yet. I think I did 30 miles with 2300 ft if climbing one day and I came back with 2 bars..

[@unitechjon]

@@BikeRidez Hi - great video. Can you tell me how long to charge the battery if you've already run it down all the way?

[@david029014]

how much does this bike weigh?

[@BikeRidez]

58 lbs

[@Zetler]

The biggest weakness of this bike is it locks you into a terrible and dated display. Otherwise the X2 is an incredible all mountain beast. 4.5K for a full carbon with decent components and battery size this large is unheard of. It’s just a great all rounder unless you need to ride specifically black trails.

[@BikeRidez]

I totally agree with you on the display. I would love to have a better display.

[@catapultglobalbikegroup]

@Zewtler Do you have an X2 or X2.5? Do you ride mostly dirt trails or urban?

[@Zetler]

@@catapultglobalbikegroup Launch day X2 single track rider. The only time I’m on the streets is when I’m riding to and from the trail.

[@unitechjon]

@@Zetler Are you riding a large size? if so how tall are you if you don't mind me asking? Did you get the 29" tire option when it was an available option?

[@stmfab8112]

I'm using the larger display on my X1 now (not sure what model # it is). That display works great. Can you tell me what exactly is wrong with the display on the X2 or why you don't like it?? Thank you.

[@holeshotfpv4971]

Wire spaghetti

[@BikeRidez]

Ha! Very true! The cables near the bars were a mess when I shot those clips. I’ve since moved some things around on the cockpit and zip tied cables together and it looks much cleaner.

[@LifeIsBeautiful1973]

This bike is always out-of-stock every time I try I check.......