Lectric XP 3.0 250 Mile Review

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In this video, I do a review of the Lectric XP 3.0 Long Range Edition after 250 miles of riding.
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Unboxing: • Unveiling the Powerhou...
Top Settings: • Lectric XP 3.0 Must Kn...
Ridealong: • Lectric XP 3.0: How do...
Hill Climb Test: • Lectric XP 3.0 Hill Cl...
Range Test: • Lectric XP 3.0 Range Test
Changing a Flat Tire: • Lectric XP 3.0 Flat Ti...
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[@tomsgadgetgarage]

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[@mbb720]

Is there a way I can order the step thru version and still use your affiliate link? Loved the video!

[@ahowl7mx]

A 250 mile review is much more effective than everyone else reviewing brand new bikes. The experience matters. I saw some people putting the bike into a tote and putting it in the car where it slides in easy.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah I’ve seen people using totes as well. Definitely a great idea.

[@sgrant9814]

A tote bag or bin?

[@ahowl7mx]

@sgrant9814 one of those Sterlite plastic bin/totes. Its a handy way to measure a folding bike.

[@sjpavur]

Can I ask a question for clarification? Would you put the plastic bin on the ground, then put the folding bike in the bin, lift the bin and put it into the car? I could see how that could keep the bike from opening when you try to move it. I just want to make sure I have the concept down clearly?

[@ahowl7mx]

@sjpavur yeah its a measure of volume and its easier to handle and slide in a folded bike thats in a large Sterlite bin. Let us know what size bin.

[@AnandaGarden]

Love it. I got the 3.0 Step-Through. Perhaps other first-time e-bike riders will benefit from something I learned on my first ride that was confirmed on another KZbin channel: on an e-bike, stop pedaling and turn off the throttle before you start a turn - if you try to power through turns your turning radius will get unexpectedly bigger which can put you in danger. Another point: I ordered a 24QT plastic milk crate from Farmplast as a cargo carrier. I will protect the paint on the rear rack by wrapping short bungees around it, then I'll tie the crate with reusable zip ties. Huge carry capacity with low cost and high traditional style points. I"ll be 82 tomorrow (brain and heart age 15).

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

That’s great advice on both the acceleration into turns and the milk crate. You know, I could have used a milk crate a few weeks ago when I was trying to figure out how to get my wife’s car battery to AutoZone for replacement as she was using my car. That milk crate would have been perfect for the bike. I may have to pick one up myself! Happy birthday in advance! Glad to see people from all walks of life having fun on these e-bikes :). I follow a gentleman on KZbin, Old MrKent, and he’s having a blast out here in Arizona on his Lectric Trike.

[@AnandaGarden]

Greatly enjoyed the video. I spent my high school years in San Manuel, north of Tucson. I envy you the dramatic desert weather in summer (but not the heat).

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

@@AnandaGarden Thank you! Yes! The summer storms are very dramatic and seemingly come out of nowhere. And you're right about the heat, it's brutal. During the summer I have to do all my riding early in the AM or late at night.

[@Anna-mv9pg]

What do you mean you're turning will get unexpected bigger? what is the danger? And thank you for this information I appreciate it😊

[@AnandaGarden]

@@Anna-mv9pg - I find that if I apply power in the turns I'm unable to turn as tightly as I might have planned. If I'm turning left into a street that's lined with parked cars, the bigger turning radius can lead to a scary moment. The XP 3 with its high center of gravity riding position isn't ideal for making tight, fast turns - it doesn't feel natural to lean past a certain point, unlike a drop-handle bike.

[@cliffirddelbridge2810]

My 3.0 bike should be here today. An upgrade from my 2.0. Lectric gave me a new rear wheel with new motor free. Got it about 4 days later. They have also given me a free 2.0 controller and free tires. That's why I'm a continuing customer. They have been awesome.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

That’s great to hear! I also found them to be super responsive to issues. Parts availability is major thing to consider when buying an E-Bike. There are lots of brands out there, but not all come through when it comes to service and replacement parts.

[@wicked5685]

Any updates on how it is?

[@sjpavur]

How long is the warranty on their e-bikes? Also, should something break while in warranty, and it’s something that you could not repair or replace on your own at home, what is the customer supposed to do? Does electric require you to ship the bike back to them, or do they allow local bike shops to repair it?

[@Panhandlebluegrass1986]

I’m 6’2 , 265 lbs (on a diet though lol) I just ordered this bike. Thanks for the review. I’m really looking forward to getting this!

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Congrats! It’s definitely an excellent bike. The fact that everything is adjustable makes it even better. Enjoy!

[@myronchamberlain7734]

I have this bike and I'm 6 foot 4 inches and 285 and it works well for me

[@THEAVERAGEGUY1983]

This is a wonderful review, Tom! You did an excellent job on the whole review and went very well into detail. I hope anyone that watches your video appreciates the work you did. As a content creator my self im sure this took you hours to edit and put together. Thumbs up from me. 😎👊

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you my man! Yah, lots of footage from the various tests. All edited on a MacBook Air haha. Can’t wait for your take on the InMotion RS. That thing is a beast. Did they ship it or give you a ship date yet?

[@THEAVERAGEGUY1983]

@tomsgadgetgarage yeah voromotors game me a date of December 4th to December 12th. Hopefully it does get to me by that day. 🙏

[@nancycaukin1562]

Thanks for your review! Very helpful! Can’t wait to get riding!

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Anytime! Thanks for watching. These are definitely fun bikes to cruise around on and explore new places.

[@pastorkim1187]

Thank you Tom! I've been watching KZbin and sites for a year. Your review helped my decision.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you for watching! Glad I was able to help :). E-bikes are lots of fun to cruise around on. About to hop on the 3.0 in a few minutes to enjoy some of the cool evening weather here in Arizona while it lasts haha.

[@davesanders9203]

Thanks Tom for all the good info. Only had my 3.0 (exact same as you have) for a few weeks. My main FIRST goal is to make it as "ANTI THEFT" as possible. Just finished replacing the "quick release" seat lever with a lock nut version. Dual level motion sensor alarm next. Kryptonite chain and a tracker chip. The 259 mile "tune-up" was the best part for me. Keep up the good episodes.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thanks! Nice! Yah people are running around with circular saws and such nowadays, it’s crazy. Motion sensor alarm and tracker chip sound like a good idea. I feel like theft if a huge barrier to e-bikes and scooters becoming more mainstream. I’ve opted to drive in some cases where I could have ridden a bike because I didn’t want to deal with the hassle of locking up the bike. Motion sensor should buy you time if some starts messing around with the bike.

[@sjpavur]

I was wondering about the possibility of theft. I have heard some people say they turn off the battery with the key and others even take the battery with them if they are leaving the bike somewhere. But my question is, even without the battery couldn’t a thief, simply pedal away with the bicycle?

[@brunofernandezgarcia-viso4399]

Great video! So complete, congratulations

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you!

[@ApexRR1]

Thank you for a great review. Very helpful.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you!

[@bluegrassdna5572]

i appreciate the unbiased review

[@markgutekunstdc2516]

Great review. I am currently researching ebikes and appreciate the long distance review. Most reviews do not review after a long ride or time period.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you!

[@Kush333]

I appreciate your review of this bike, it really helped me to determine if it's great for me. Thanks

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! It’s one of my favorites 😊.

[@Roysito123]

Excellent review, very detailed

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you!

[@terryrccrazy6993]

Very well done video and informative, Thanks

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you!

[@barrycalderwood8931]

Best review on this bike I've watched yet! Thanks much. Just pushed the "buy" button!

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! It’s an excellent bike 😊. Enjoy!

[@richshaffer985]

Thank you for your very informative review.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you!

[@KPhan815]

What a great review!! Thank you oh so so much.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you!

[@dariusx4829]

Stellar presentation and content delivery 💯🔥👍🏾 Very underrated channel.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

I appreciate that! Thank you 😊

[@KenSmith-gj2hx]

Well done and informative ❤

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you!

[@_Drighten]

I've been doing a ton of research on ebikes the last couple weeks saving up for one to get back and forth to work and the store. I live on a boat. Never used an ebike before but I just ordered this bike this morning.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Congrats! The XP 3.0 is a great bike to use for commutes and adventures around town. Enjoy the ride!

[@JFoxTN]

Very good review. I'm going to order one for my wife. Thank you.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful :)

[@willm1403]

Great detailed review.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you!

[@alanhoxie6950]

great review I am in Goodyear AZ much flater but we plan to use them at our place in the white mountains which is hilly and has many Forest roads accessible but a bit rough anyway a rider should be aware that if you are in 4 or 5 mode electric and you have to stop quickly when you start up again and have not shifted down on the electric side.... the bike will take off like a shot the minute you begin to pedal since you left it in the 4 or 5 setting when you stopped. so either be aware and ready or shift down as you stop or after stopping so you dont have that surge but otherwise we both love this bike and very well built for the price

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

That’s a great point! Thanks for sharing, can definitely catch you off guard if you’re not expecting it. White Mountains are beautiful. Definitely can’t wait to take it up to Pinetop in the Spring:)

[@jillifitzpatrick5933]

Ah-ha! Thank you for letting us know about "down shifting" after stopping! I was wondering if you had to do that. Happy riding!

[@torontorc4637]

Great video 👍🏾

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you!

[@kyleodonnell4326]

Thanks Tom!

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Anytime. Thank you for watching 😃

[@DougPipersr]

Superb review! One of the best I've seen. Thank you for your efforts and I look forward to hearing more about your Lectric experience.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you so much!

[@created2worshyp]

I put mine in a huge Christmas plastic today folded and it's easier than just dropping the whole bike in the trunk. Being in the plastic toat it helps to from snagging on the carpet and from ripping it during any shift in your trunk

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

That’s a great idea! I’ve seen some people use giant plastic totes as well.

[@davesanders9203]

I saw that a "42 QUART" tote was recommended. It will work for a "day trip" But for more than 3 nights I plan on making my own exterior "something" to go on the outside - as my Jeep Grand Cherokee will be "packed".

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah I plan to pick up a tote soon. Hopefully will make it way easier to load and prevent the bike from shifting around in the trunk.

[@Gotittogo]

Excellent video, I own this ebike 😮

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! How do you like the bike?

[@Gotittogo]

@@tomsgadgetgarage On the overall I love it. I'm ok with the power of the motor. It works for me. I am not a fan of the brakes, front forks, or front light. With dual batteries it's great. My battery was making noise rattling inside the tube. Added more round felt to the battery to stop it. The first Lectric XP 3.0 had several issues. Both were damaged during shipping. The first one, the back brake caliper started leaking left me with no back brake. Replaced that ebike with this new one because of the issues. This new one works much better. I want to try the G-force and Aniioki because of range and the 750 w. My favorite part of Lectric is the support and service. They take care of me on my purchase.

[@Beecher_Dikov]

I just crossed 300 miles on mine and love it.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Congrats! I’m still enjoying mine :). Just wish it was about 30 degrees cooler outside haha.

[@curtlynn8495]

HI Tom, just found your channel. I just purchased the xpedition for myself and was so impressed, I bought the XP 3.0 for my partner. So far, loving my choice and looking forward to the 3.0 arriving. Not a huge bike guy, first time with an e-bike. Never had a flat and changed one, but have ridden regular bikes since a kid. I was curious about you mentioning shortening the chain...for what purpose? If it was such a huge improvement, why wouldn't Lectric manufacturer or ship at that length? Great video and review.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hello! So I started noticing some issues when riding, specifically around changing gears and chain slipping. When shifting up a gear, the gear wouldn’t full shift. I also noticed some chain slippage when exerting a lot of force with the pedals on uphill starts. That’s when I took it in for a tune up and was told my chain was too long. I did do some research and haven’t seen many posts that call out a similar issue, so maybe it was just mine, not too sure. My chain now looks like the chain at the 1:13 minute mark of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWG8mpWDebx1d9ksi=tZs0oDHZkgEKEnJe

[@ahowl7mx]

Great review! 64lb folding ebike that can do 28mph is very compelling. ❤

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! Yeah, it's impressive how much these motors can push.

[@michaelf1935]

Tom...GREAT review BTW! We saw on another video where the brakes are a problem and the Co has a recall, on this model. Any comments??

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! So they did issue a recall for certain units sold between 11/1/22 - 5/6/23. Here’s more info on that help.lectricebikes.com/article/y5pabekl1p-product-recall-xp-3-0-mechanical-brake-calipers.

[@denniekorpi5264]

Good video

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you!

[@dejohntripp6555]

Great review. Your review made me add it to my list. I’ll have to narrow it down but it made it. 😬

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! Yah there are so many good options out there to sift through haha.

[@MrLgarcia97]

Love the vid. Quick question what does removing 6 links from the chain do? Just tightens up the chain? Cause ive noticed mine looks really loose when on 7th gear

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! I had a lot of slack in the chain straight out of the box. Took it in to have it tuned by a local shop and they said the chain was too long and removed six links and adjusted the position of the derailleur. Afterwords shifting was way better.

[@billphelps7136]

If you don’t mind sharing it, what did it cost you to have the chain, brake adjustments along with the other maintenance items? The tire and chain length problems concern me. I’m a stickler for quality control. Nice review though!!

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hello! Thanks! I paid $125 for the tune up which covered the brake adjustment, derailleur adjustment, chain shortening, and cleaning of the bike.

[@onedominant]

Thank you. I'm considering the step-thru long-range model as a "2nd vehicle" for my commute to work, 7.5 miles away. With 2 bad knees and a heart condition, an ebike is the only bike possible. If anything goes wrong with me, I'm not entirely stranded - a little rest (or a pill) and a gentle ride at throttle only can get me safely home. I really, really like that Lectric is a US-based company. Only thing I don't like is that they do not accept PayPal, so I can't purchase using my PayPal Credit account with its 6 months at no interest. I'll have to save up before I can get one. That could take months.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yeah, that's really unfortunate they don't take PayPal :(. Can you buy a pre-paid Visa or Master Card with PayPal Credit and use that?

[@onedominant]

@@tomsgadgetgarage Sadly, PayPal Credit does everything to ensure there's no way to get anything remotely resembling a cash advance from their credit accounts. Based on a coworker's suggestion, I'm looking into the Mokwheel Scoria as an alternative. It costs a bit more, but they do accept PayPal. I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of each ebike based on my needs. But, my decision may well come down to the ability to finance at that zero interest PayPal Credit offers. So far, I am liking that Mokwheel's ebike uses a Samsung battery, as their batteries have a good reputation.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Did you purchase the Mokwheel? If not, another option is the AiPas A2. I can’t speak for it but the specs look good on paper.

[@lonestartex1]

Thanks for the review. Does it have a Tripmeter? if so, does it reset to zero every time it is turned off or does it remember the distance until you manually reset?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hey! It has a trip meter, but it does reset when you turn it off. On the plus side, it does have an odometer which keeps the running total mileage.

[@DarianDT]

Hi, I want to thank you for a nice in-depth review. I do want to ask one particular question regarding hauling. Can this bike pull a two-child trailer? My guess is yes, but I am afraid it would strain the motor and battery. I want to get an Xpedition model for two child cargo seats but that bike does not come with any suspension for such a heavy bike. Maybe I should continue to wait for an upgrade of Xpedition model.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

So I’ve never tested this out with a trailer but I don’t see why it couldn’t work. I’ve seen people riding around on the XP 3.0 with two adults. Now, the XPedition has the advantage of a bigger motor with more torque, but you as you said, no suspension. Slightly lower tire pressure, a suspension seat post, and maybe a Cloud Nine seat could help soften the ride.

[@coveredscar]

I’m stuck between getting this and an Aipas 2 as a daily work commute bike. What bike would essentially last me the longest, riding 10+ miles daily, 125lbs.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

I’ll say this, Lectric likely has the best customer service in the industry. If you run into any issues, they address them quickly and also have excellent parts support. I’ve thrown everything I can think of at my XP 3.0 and it’s still riding around like a champ.

[@DougGoble]

I was wandering how you change the back tire. Thanks 🙂

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

No problem 👍

[@miker660r]

Thanks for the info How is it in dirt roads or easy dirt trails? Looking for a pair for the rv.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hey Mike! It actually does quite well on dirt trails. I made a video of me taking it on what I thought were supposed to be light trails. Trail Worthy? Lectric XP 3.0 E-Bike Put To the Test Off Road kzbin.info/www/bejne/boukgoFnp7OVq9E

[@marklnicholson]

There's a post on Reddit about how because of the steep fork angle and small tires that the bike can be dangerous to ride. The post also talks about how the sudden surging of the power from the engine also can cause safety issues. If you look at the geometry of the bike you can see how losing control of the front wheel is possible. I was thinking about buying this bike before reading that post in which another person confirmed a wipeout because of the geometry issues.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

That’s definitely interesting to hear. I’ve personally put this bike through the extremes and never had an issue with losing control. Check out my “off road” video here: Trail Worthy? Lectric XP 3.0 E-Bike Put To the Test kzbin.info/www/bejne/boukgoFnp7OVq9E. As for surging power, you can adjust the PAS strength (setting P12) so that the motor comes on more gradual.

[@marklnicholson]

Dude, that's an amazing video and I am impressed with how the bike did. I'm hoping to find a bike that can do a little offroad riding although I want something comfortable for riding on the road. Maybe I will take a drive up to their Phoenix showroom and ride one after all. Thanks for getting back to me!

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Anytime! Yah, overall I’m really impressed with the 3.0. Pretty capable bike for folding bike. At some point I plan on visiting their showroom to checkout the step over version of the XPeak. Maybe I’ll take the XPeak out on the same trails to see how it compares.

[@troublemanbilly]

Flat tires on delivery seems to be normal!! I love my bike and so does my wife but her trike had damage when shipped! Lectric needs to work on their shipping and quality control

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah it’s definitely a bummer to get a bike with a flat or other damage. Thankfully they have very responsive customer support.

[@darrylswanson1199]

Would this bike be ok for trying to get back into bike riding shape? I’d like to go approx 14-17 mph with minimal assistance.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hey! I do think it’s a great way to get into biking shape as you can adjust the pedal assist levels to your liking and reduce the assist over time. But keep in mind, with zero assist, it really is a heavy bike to be pedaling for long distances.

[@GONNALIVEHIKING]

honest answer please. You used a cloud 9 seat and suspension seat post from Amazon, did you choose these because you can monetize by others using your links? The reason I'm asking, is the company offers their "comfort package" which has a suspension post and upgraded seat, curious why not that one? Thanks for your time

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Great question! So I bought the Cloud 9 seat because the stock seat was awful for me on long rides. After using the Cloud 9 seat for a while I realized it’s the best seat I’ve ever used on a bike. The suspension seat post also helped a lot because I often ride on trails. I personally haven’t used their comfort package so I can’t speak to it. But what I do know is that it’s a lot more expensive than the Cloud 9 and Zoom suspension seat post.

[@TonyFromSyracuse101]

I am looking forward to them making more cleaner bikes in the future in relation to wires. my lectric xp 3.0 has wires all over the place in the front and along the frame. it just looks messy. I am also hoping they do something that allows you to lock the bike in place when you fold it. the videos are like oh, its so easy and a joy to fold your bike and put it in the car....but in reality, its awkward heavy and unwieldly leading to it falling on the concrete and the chair comes off and things get bent. sorry, but I dont see women being able to lift this without it being an back breaking ordeal.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

I saw a couple other bikes out there with magnetic locking mechanisms. I’m hoping Lectric will adopt these in the future to keep the two halves together.

[@TonyFromSyracuse101]

@Yakwoodz no this is one of the better bikes on the market. But they need to do something about being able to lock the bike together so it doesn’t swing away.

[@TonyFromSyracuse101]

@Yakwoodz you may have paid more, but you didn’t necessarily get anything more than I got link me to the one you got let’s compare?

[@TonyFromSyracuse101]

@Yakwoodz You just found out the hard way that putting on some phoney pretense when its clear you couldnt even give me a model when you know I would research it just to show you you have something on par with what I have. nothing personal, I eat people like you for breakfast.

[@TonyFromSyracuse101]

@YakwoodzI am mentioning ideas of how they can be made better. you however are pretending to have a good ebike when you most likely dont even have one. you wont mention which one you have. cause you know its the same thing as I got only with a different name.

[@radarbrew]

Their only showroom is in Phoenix? Wish they were closer to Tucson.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah, and it’s far north Phoenix. It’s an hour away from me here in Gilbert. You can look at the bikes and take them for a spin at the showroom. If you decide you want to buy one though, you can only purchase from the open box selection. They don’t sell new bikes directly at the showroom.

[@TonyFromSyracuse101]

As a rider of this bike(long range lectric 3.0) I have to say that if you do anything under PAS 3 the bike is a heavy lumbering turtle and when you get down to one bar....it loses power and you are riding it like a regular bike which you do not want to do..... as its like peddling while pulling a cart full of bricks. also IMO the range must be off, I see no way anyone is getting 65 miles under any circumstance with this bike unless they bring multiple batteries as there really is no optimal riding condition pretty much anywhere except lectric corporate board room pitch meetings. most places there are hills and valleys and hills again. in reality you will be surprised by how fast the bars drop off under regular bike riding.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thanks for chiming in! In my tests I was able to get 39.1 miles in a mix of PAS 2 & PAS 3. And you’re definitely right in that 65 miles is a pie in the sky figure. Lectric states they did their testing with a 180lb rider on flat ground with tires at 30psi with a few starts and stops. In reality, most rides are full of starts and stops with hills, turns, and oftentimes less than ideal roads. You can probably get quite a bit more range out of PAS 1, but the reality is that PAS 1 is quite slow and going at that rate until the battery dies takes a lot of patience. Great for a workout though. As for the last bar of battery, you’re right in that you’re basically doing all the work. If pedaling with no power with relative ease is something folks are looking for, I’d recommend something like the Velotric T1 or T1 ST as they are super light at 36lbs. When it comes to bikes and e-scooters, I would honestly expect anywhere from 50%-60% range in everyday conditions.

[@makethingshappen8427]

It’s the fat tires that add to rolling resistance.

[@gkrebs6636]

Great imput! Ty

[@bigpoppa5759]

Do you recommend having the spokes adjusted before riding the XP 3.0?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

I didn’t have to make any spoke adjustments on mine. You should be good right out of the box.

[@stephenspencer355]

Here's what I'm NOT seeing from any of you guys reviewing the Lectric bike, what kind of battery is it?! Lithium Ion? Lithium Iron Phosphate? It'd be nice to know.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hey! It’s a Lithium-ion battery. As much as I would like to see LiFePO4 batteries used in e-bikes, they’d add considerable cost plus they don’t have the same punch as Lithium-ion batteries. They are definitely safer though.

[@0420573]

The long range edition is definitely not under $1000. The standard edition is, the long range edition is a bit more. Just want to be accurate with the information we’re putting out there.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thanks for calling that out. Same bike, different sized batteries at a $180 difference.

[@0420573]

Yes sir. Cant wait till mine shows up. Great video and content. Ride On!

[@Just2HepCats]

... can I leave the battery in as a general rule? Thank you

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

You should be good as long as you don’t leave it anywhere super cold or hot. Also, never let it sit in a discharged state for long. If you go out on a ride a run the battery all the way down, be sure to charge it up to at least half.

[@bigpoppa5759]

I’ve read that it’s not safe to charge batteries indoors. What are your thoughts on this.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

I mostly charge my bikes in my garage now while I’m close by. Just make sure you’re home while charging and avoid charging overnight while unattended. I’ve found that lithium ion batteries are generally very safe if treated properly. Issues often arise when people use 3rd party chargers for faster charging. Slow and steady is best. UL certification is another thing to look for. Great news here is that Lectric now has UL certification on their bikes and batteries.

[@sabastian4858]

Made locally or shipped from China? Im confused. I thought he said the box traveled across the globe.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

So Lectric is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona but I believe the bikes are made in China. There’s large bold print on the box that says Made in China. They have a nice showroom in Phoenix where you can test ride the bikes. Overall build quality was solid out of the box except for a flat rear tire.

[@chuckkashak]

Do u have to keep pumping after your in pas?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

In PAS, you have to keep pedaling in order to keep the motor running. If you stop pedaling, the motor stops. You can also lightly pedal, basically pedal with very little pressure, just enough to keep the pedals moving. Then of course you have the throttle, which requires no pedaling at all.

[@darrylswanson1199]

Do you think I could put it in my civic trunk folded up?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

It’s possible but would be hard to tell without the dimension. Is it a hatchback?

[@JangSikTV]

standard battery goes 39 miles? not bad. or do you have the long range battery.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hey! It’s the long range battery.

[@JangSikTV]

@@tomsgadgetgarage ahhh I gotcha thank you, sad to hear I just have the standard one. But 20-25 miles should be fine enough I guess

[@djlucasd]

Do they ship from their HQ here in AZ?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

So I had reached out to them last year and they mentioned they have multiple warehouses in the US. Mine shipped from AZ though.

[@brendaquick1900]

Will this bike fit 27 seam

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

It should as the seat is height adjustable. Lectric has this for rider height suitability 4’10” - 6’5”.

[@Iplumb27]

Still happy with it? Is this the standard or step thru?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hey! This is the standard version. Definitely very happy with this bike. It’s been able to tackle everything I’ve thrown at it.

[@billstoermer8668]

Where is the info on additional items?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hey! I have links in the description of the video. Let me know if those are what you’re looking for.

[@TheWpruden]

Can you use throttle and pas at same time?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

You can! By default it allows you to use both, but you can also go into the settings and turn that off.

[@TheWpruden]

@@tomsgadgetgarage Thanks Tom!!

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Anytime!

[@rustyBdTZ]

my new xp 3.0 sucks compared to the old one that was stolen. I can't get PAS 2 to not so a constant current of 7.0 no matter the speed, with the old one I did 10-12 mph PAS2 gears 3-4

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

So it showing 7 amps in PAS 2 regardless of your speed?

[@rustyBdTZ]

yes, 7.0 A well over 15 mph PAS 2@@tomsgadgetgarage

[@nolsonlyws1271]

What the max miles it can get up too?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

So Lectric claims up to 65 miles in ideal conditions for the long range edition. That would be in PAS 1 with rider weight around 180lbs on flat ground with some stop and go. I got 39.1 in mostly PAS 3 with some PAS 2 on a hot day here in Arizona.

[@nolsonlyws1271]

@tomsgadgetgarage no I mean it says on the screen the miles on it like I got 500 miles on it rn what’s the max?

[@Bobster986]

Do you know your link to Lectric doesn’t work?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! I think it’s fixed now.

[@mat_gage5185]

@@tomsgadgetgarage it still doesn't work for me

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hmm, when you click on it does the Lectric website load? I updated just in case. It should take you to their XP 3.0 product page. Thank you for letting me know.

[@Bobster986]

Working good now! @@tomsgadgetgarage

[@psyberiusblack]

“…removed 6 links from the chain…” 👀 Why so many??

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Apparently it was very long out of the box. One thing I noticed was that when exerting lots of force, say when manually accelerating from a stop, the chain would skip. I thought six was a lot when they first told me but they showed me it was now right sized. It now shifts perfectly and no longer skips.

[@kenpappas9520]

Isn't the purpose of electric is that you don't need to pedal?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

So it depends on how you intend to use the bike. The XP 3.0 gives you the option to pedal, use the throttle, and pedal with electric assistance. It comes out of the box as a Class 2 e-bike with throttle and PAS. It can be unlocked to Class 3, allowing for PAS speeds up to 28mph. Some people like to get some exercise in and have flexibility to tackle steeper terrain or longer distances (with assistance) that they would otherwise not have attempted. I have another e-bike, the Velotric T1 ST that can be pedaled as easily as a regular bike but gives me the option to enable assistance when needed. That assistance grows the harder I pedal thanks to its torque sensor. I biked a mountain road which I would have never attempted with a non powered bike. Got a heck of a workout in that’s for sure.

[@slacktide7113]

Does anyone have an opinion on this bike vs Heybike Mars 2.0?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

So I haven’t tried out the HeyBike Mars 2.0 personally, but it looks like its got a bigger motor, is heavier, and comes with mobile app connectivity. The battery in the XP 3.0 is housed in the frame whereas the Mars 2.0 is stored externally on the seat post portion of the frame.

[@slacktide7113]

Thank you

[@Tinamathies]

Sorry I couldn't have watched this video before I bought my two XP 3.0

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thanks for watching! How are you liking the bikes so far?

[@AlfradiusRodriguez]

Will it out run a mountain lion?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

It sure won’t 🤣

[@AlfradiusRodriguez]

I have a 3.0 It seems to be a nice bike .Have not put it through its paces , seems to be quick!@@tomsgadgetgarage

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

It’s definitely one of my favorites. Great all around bike.

[@GeoffreyJewell]

Flat tire? No sale.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Ha!

[@thomasarbec7242]

Nice bike, but they could easily reduce the weight

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

I can definitely see some areas where weight could be reduced, but the question is at what cost? I know some companies incorporate carbon fiber into their designs but it’s super expensive. I would like to see a built in mechanism to secure the two halves of the bike when folding, maybe using magnets.

[@thomasarbec7242]

Why do so many people talk up?

[@paulcasto1582]

I find this bike very uncomfortable to ride, I’d hate to have to pedal it if the battery died.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Pedaling without power is definitely more challenging than a regular bike. Is it the seat and pedaling that’s uncomfortable?

[@jeremiahcep]

I am sorry, but people are starting to rely on ebikes for day in day out use, so 250 miles is just not enough to test the most important limit of the bike, and that is how long it will last before needing repairs. Even a cheaply made bike can go 500 miles before issues start to show. Also you seem to always be in Summer like weather, but how does it do in rain or snow? That matters to people using these ebikes as their main mode of transportation.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Well, I do live in the hottest big city in North America haha. Checkout my video throwing this thing around on MTB trails as well as riding it up nearly 2k feet in elevation gain. The MTB/trail ride was a major test of this bike. Definitely not designed for that purpose, but figured I’d put it through an extreme stress test. I try to push out reviews after 250 and 500 miles. I use most of the bikes/scooters I review over 6-12 months or longer and will continue to publish updates if the experience changes. I think I have 8 or 9 videos covering this bike in detail.

[@jeremiahcep]

@@tomsgadgetgarage The bane is of all bikes, especially ebikes, is water (whether that is rain, snow or ice). Maybe you don't have to worry about that as much in AZ, but riding an ebike through winter here in MT is a lot more of a stress test than some MTB trails. If people are just using these bikes for recreation then they will be mainly using them in favorable weather, but if they use it for utility then daily exposure to the elements becomes the main concern.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

So the good news is that I’ve started incorporating wet weather riding in some of my E-Scooter videos for IP testing. Given our monsoon season is around the corner, I can incorporate more of that into the e-bike videos, weather permitting. Since I posted the 250 mile review, I’ve had the opportunity to ride the XP around in quite a bit of wet weather, thanks to the La Niña weather pattern we’ve had this year. So far I haven’t had any issues to report back on but will cover it in my 500 mile update.

[@glennsheller6601]

Is this bike made in china?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hello! Lectric is based out of Phoenix but their bikes are assembled in China.

[@cliffirddelbridge2810]

Some components are, but the bike is assembled and shipped from USA.

[@user-jh4zz3dq2e]

You get them bike for free

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

I wish haha! I bought the bike back in August and have been loving it ever since. Weather cooled off here in Arizona so I can finally use it midday.

[@user-jh4zz3dq2e]

@@tomsgadgetgarage my bike is dead only 300 some miles

[@user-jh4zz3dq2e]

It's for sell 500 Dollars

[@johnpoole3882]

hate aps

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah, I especially don’t like apps that are required for operating the bike/scooter. Bike should be fully independent of the app.

[@ralphmalf365]

lol. Ive been in Az for 43 years...not once has my garage gotten to 120 or 130 as this guy suggests. I don't think he knows how a thermometer works or how to read one.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

2:01 is literally a picture from my garage during the summer. Wasn’t even the hottest day. Ever park your car in one during the summer? Cars that were just run and parked in a garage are a lot hotter than the ambient temperature in a garage.

[@Kevin-Schmevin]

No trails or off roading? Well, I guess this review might be good for grandma's.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Ask and you shall receive: Trail Worthy? Lectric XP 3.0 E-Bike Put To the Test kzbin.info/www/bejne/boukgoFnp7OVq9E

[@gailgordon6694]

The make an off road bike. Try harder.

[@jdotoz]

It turns out most people live in cities lol.

[@BoulderCreekSteve]

It’s o.k. to be bald. No need to wear a hat.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

😂

[@MrLgarcia97]

What does this have to do with the bike? Mind ya business clown

[@MichaelB4708]

I recently recieved mine, Yours traveled across the "Globe"? you're in Phoenix where Lectric E-bikes are made, I'm curious why you removed 6 links? I love my Lectric XP 3.0

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hey! So Lectric is headquartered in Phoenix but the bikes are assembled in China. A least mine was based on the box print. There was slack in my chain and the shifting was off so I took it into a reputable local bike shop. They gave it a tune up, including removing links from the chain. Shifts beautifully now. May have just gotten a long chain from the factory, not sure. The 3.0 is definitely one of my favorite bikes. Super versatile and lots of bang for the buck. There are cheaper options on the market today, but I went with them for their customer service.

[@MichaelB4708]

@@tomsgadgetgarage Thank You Tom

[@dr.realshit6512]

Mid motor folding is better