i have lots of questions but mt first is will the wheels/tires fit inside of the tray of the average bicycle rack of a public bus? I think the average max clearance is about 2.7 inches or so in width.
For me, belt drive is a priority due to no maintenance. I will never buy a derailleur again. They are dirty and high maintenance. But there is a $1,000 premium. Even though it is not a foldable (other than handle bar stem), I think Lectric One will be popular with RVer’s who want to store them in their (RV) garage, instead of external. Also, the Pinion gear system is intriguing.
Come on Ryan, you talked about it at 18:20, you know they are just throwing a component on the bike for the name of that component. What brand motor are they using? What brand cells? You have got a cadence sensor, 10ah battery, no-name brakes, on a frame that has a downtube sizing for a battery, but with an external mounted battery where the plate doesn't even blend into the frame. For some inexplicable reason, it's on a folding bike/miniature frame, but doesn't fold. You know better, at $2k, this review needs to be a bit more clear about where they are skimping. No one paying $2k for an ebike should use that seat post clamp, it's not even a modern rail clamp.
It's genuinely a better riding experience with the Pinion/Gates combo in my opinion. Of course they needed to make certain choices to hit the $2k price point and if all you care about is motor power and battery there are better (and cheaper) options out there - heck just buy a 3.0. I've never had any issues with any Lectric motor/battery, nor have I seen complaints about them. I'm not sure what the concern is there but if you have more insight I'd love to learn more. Remember Lectric is a mass appeal ebike brand, meaning like the 3.0 the bike needs to fit a large range of riders - this helps keep costs down.
@@EbikeEscape Yes, I'm sure the shifting experience is better with the Pinion and Gates. That's only one part of what makes up a bike or eBike. You don't cover the many sacrifices and design choices or issues, and it makes this seem like a paid ad. 1- Frame design; Folding bike size that doesn't fold. A Downtube designed for a battery, that is empty inside and a waste of space/weight. 2- Fork and Rack tubing: Very budget tubing and welds on the fork and rack. The fork belongs on a sub $1k ebike. It's not a quality rigid fork. 3- Hardware/components: Tires, Headset and stem, seat post and clamp. The are using a seat clamp only used on wal-mart/target bikes. All quality bikes use a modern rail system. Chaoyang tires on a $2k bike. 4- Brake, battery cell and more branding: Off-brand brake system and battery cells, without disclosing the manufacturer. You didn't discuss the product sacrifices they are making. The basically put the equivalent of a Porche Drivetrain in a budget Hyundai. These things are forgivable on a $1,000 bike, but just because you added one $400 component, doesn't excuse the fact that the entire supporting cast of parts are insufficient for the price-point.
@@EbikeEscape For $2,000 I would prefer a big Samsung battery, comfy suspension and some quality brakes that don't squeal every time they are squeezed..Almost every hub motor bike could be left in it's highest gear for 99.9% of it's life and would make very little difference..To each his own, and why a rubber belt is dozens of times more expensive than complex metal chains is beyond me..Maybe that tech is the future, but the reliability and value of Shimano drive trains is hard to beat..
Interesting points! While I understand the concern about brand recognition for some parts, Lectric's focus on value is worth considering. They might be using generic components to keep the price down for budget-conscious riders, especially considering many established brands do the same. On the external battery, I agree it might not be the sleekest design, but the removable feature for charging or extending range is a big plus. Maybe the empty downtube is for future upgrades or different frame options. The folding handlebar stem, even without a full fold, is definitely a space-saver for apartments or car storage. Overall, Lectric One seems like a solid option for someone prioritizing affordability and convenience, especially with the features you mentioned in the video, Ryan (referencing the video review at 18:20 ). One thing I like about this design from what I can tell.. is they make this frame super strong which can be a plus for cargo carrying.. which I do with my commuter electric bicycle a lot.. Also, I like that they went with the 2.5" tires. I think these make be compatible with public bus bicycle racks which I believe can only accommodate tires/rims that are under 2.7 inches. This is a big deal for me.. most of their other bicycles use fat tires and rims which are 3-4 inches in width. I do still have questions about this new technology. I hope that Lectric does a tour with them .. and has a demo ride day in Los Angeles, for example.
I have the Stepthur 2.0 next month will make 2 years. since I gotten it will say after watching your videos. for like a month in 2022 I decided to Go with lectric. Haven’t been disappointed with them. Especially the customer service. I feel like I’m talking to my family whenever I need to call them about issues I’ve had. Will say this their bikes a made well. I got hit from behind by reckless New York City driver. In my opinion if not for the back Rock on the bike. that took all of the impact like a champ. I’m not sure I would be alive to tell this Story. All I had to do was take it to my bike shop. They worked their magic and my baby. Had been all good since. I love my bike because of the Health benefits I’ve gained from it. Lost weight 35 Pounds and kept it off. Instead of being cooped up in the house watching tv. I’m always out exploring NYC. Saying all that to say this I Need this bike in my life. Like yesterday love it.
Having the throttle on the left side while all other bikes in their line-up have the throttle on the right is like Chevy having a left-foot throttle on some of their cars. The next thing you will be telling me is that the front brake is on the left side as well. If so, maybe I could mount the seat over the front wheel and ride it backwards.
Looks like a great new option from Lectric. I wish it folded, but I do like the fact that the handlebars at least do. what is the weight on this thing my next purchase I’m looking for a higher end bike and I might consider this if it don’t wait too much
Do you fold your bike a lot? I have a foldable ebike and it's nice to have it, but I rarely use it in reality. My bike is near the same size as this, no fat tires, 20" wheels...
@@LLF1234 yeah I keep it folded. It has to be to fit in my semi trucks passenger seat. I’m a trucker who rides a bike a lot for my health, and don’t want weather or thieves to get to my gear if I were to mount it on the back of my cab either.
Wow! Impressive! American innovation at it's best. I have been a Rad Power Bike fan for years but I have to admit that so far Rad is dead in the water. Lectric has consistently outshone Rad with improvements in their current models while introducing truly new bike experiences. Kudos to Lectric.
I kind of like their new RadWagon 5. 90Nm geared hub motor on a 20in tire, throttle, integrated lights (and the headlight is a useful 200 lumens), suspension fork (though it has a short displacement, it will dampen more than a rigid fork). They shortened it though, so it’s comparable in length to the XPedition, and has the pros and cons of that. Their Radsters are kind of heavy for their specs. At least they come with a 90 or 100Nm geared hub motor, which is a big improvement upon their prior hub motors.
When I wrote the above comment I was unaware that Rad had introduced new bikes for 2024. Having gone through their web site, I still feel that Rad is a step behind. The new arrivals do have major improvements for Rad: color display through which the rider can adjust top speed and make the bike a Class 1, 2 or 3. Good for Rad for giving the new lineup a top speed of 28 mph but there are so many less expensive bikes that have had this ability for years with displays that offer many options for adjustment including setting one's own power distribution for the various power levels. Hydraulic brakes a plus. Nice built in lighting. Nice frame design and some new colors rather than the old choices. Torque sensor on the new lineup with 8 gears and a 50 tooth chainring to reduce ghost peddling. Overall some long overdue upgrades; evolutionary but not revolutionary. Still I love my Rad City 5 Plus and it would be a better bike with the 8th gear, the larger chainring and the torque sensor. I also don't understand why Rad has not had a media blitz to announce their new lineup. I'm on their email list and I did not hear one thing. 🤔
Weird. I’m on Rad’s mailing list, though I’ve never bought any of their e-bikes, and I got an email about their four new/updated models. Perhaps they lost your contact information or their email got caught by a spam filter?
I am 67 years old & 5'1" tall, a female. I have ridden bikes, motorcycles & dirt bikes. I am looking for an E-bike that I can tool around my neighborhood & put it on a rack behind my class B camper van. I like to go fast but should I on a bike? What model from Lectric would you recommend for me. I will be in the woods, mountains, on gravel & pavement coming from campgrounds. Please recommend an E-bike for me. Thanks again Debra
I hope they make one. 😅. I use my expedition cargo daily, with trailer. Definitely has its issues. Would like something quieter with more power, better drive train, etc..
Unless they try something drastic . Nothing will really change or be different enough to work . All there e-bikes have very small battery packs with very low cost cells. 20mph throttle and max 28mph that takes hard pedaling if you want to even come close to maintaining that 28mph top speed . Right now of the whole line up the 3.0 is where it ended for me . I do own it and do like it a lot (after they got rid of the horrible mechanical brakes) though .
How is it serviced? Living in central VA college town … What are the intervals for key components? What is self serviceable? Replace belt? Maintain gearbox? LOVE the bike, new e-bike owner here xp 3.0 step through ext. range. 1) Internal gearbox & carbon belt drive. LOVE IT! CHEAPER and MUCH easier to maintain than mine, when considering maintenance over a few years … BUT long term maintenance seems challenging for a non big city owner of gearbox & belt drive. Just needs. a foldable model … then might be perfect!!
The pinion gearbox requires an oil change after a certain amount of miles. But the Belt drive should be able to get you 10k miles before in needs replacing. With the way the bike shop industry is going, I bet you can find a smaller, non-affiliated, bike shop, that will work on this for you.
@@EbikeEscape hopefully, if ONE can do bleeding of hydraulic brakes, one can do an oil change on the gearbox. let me know when you get a chance. Great review as always very informative. Broad in its coverage of information and still quite concise. Love the consistent format. Across all your reviews gives the viewer. Great context to understand the benefits of each bike.
I've been looking at the Pinion gearbox and, if I remember correctly, the oil needs to be changed at 1 year for the first time and then every 10,000 Kms. I think. One will need to double check on the pinion web site as I'm not 100% sure. I LOVE the idea of installing a belt drive and a Pinion motor and gearbox on a bike. The best of both worlds but the motor and gearbox are so new I haven't heard or seen any reviews yet.
Love the progress on the gates belt drive and shifting! Of the 5 ebikes I've purchased, or advised my parents to purchase (xpedition, xpremium, 3.0, Priority Current, and one similar to a 3.0 I'm forgetting the name of right now), they're all missing the front suspension. With the upgrades on this, it's not enough to make me upgrade. My ideal upgrade would be the frame of the new Xpress, stretched to accomodate a 2nd battery like this one and the Xpedition, gates belt drive, 750w mid-drive with torque sensing, rear cargo basket integrated into frame, and front suspension. I like elements of all the bikes, but as of now, the Xpedition and Current are my top 2.
Interesting bike. That Pinion Gear system looks nice. I like a IGH (Shimano or Sturmey Archer) a lot. My biggest concern is I have a Enviolo that auto shifts and I do not like it. Would need to test Ride before considering a Pinion System. When you set the power level to Zero and used the throttle it seemed like it used the highest Amps. Can you set the Max Amperage for Level Zero? Seems like you can for Level 1 - 5.
52v 19ah UL battery w/samsung, panasonic - throw in some front forks, upgrade the brakes (and other cheap stuff as well,) and I'd like some turn signals but that's my preference, charge me more, but as is, nope.
at 19:20 you referred to the "throttle experience" w/ mid-mount motors being "not as great" as with a hub motor. Can you elaborate more on what you are describing, and why that might be, perhaps in an existing video? All other things being equal, I would think an advantage of a mid-mount motor to allow the use of regular aftermarket replacement wheels and hubs to be of some value.
So the gears then play a role so your acceleration and top speed are impacted. That's the main thing, plus you need to be mindful of the starting gear in order to not put undue stress on the drivetrain.
Totally agree a front fork suspension would be great standard feature or option to compliment this new Lectric One! Many great new features: color display, EZ removable pedals, pinion gear box - manual & auto, belt drive...1300 + watts...Wow. Though not crazy about light on front fender, could bounce around. Bummed it's a candace / hub drive vs my personal preference, torque drive. Would like to test drive this since I ready to purchase my 4th e-bike.
Doubt youd even notice the difference on paved road on an upright frame. Front forks are for off bikes and when the design is leaded more forward on your hands.
This bike definitely isnt for me, as someone that prefers a torque sensor commuter bike for getting a workout while im going to work. But, this review definitely does showcase what this bike can do to create an appeal to who would want to buy this bike. Definitely more of a higher end bike that Lectric is attempting to provide at a more friendly price. It's impressive. Not for me, but definitely appealing to someone that would want something more high end but doesn't want to spend too much when compared to other bikes with Pinion gearboxes.
Lectric is just so awesome as a company to see what they are going to do next. I still love my Lectric XPremium mid drive but this new bike is very intriguing. Love the welds, the tires, the different stem, the pinion gears, the new display, heck, I guess everything about this bike is so different from the rest. I am glad they went with a thinner seat. Those big seats were going the wrong direction. This bike looks like it is designed for a more active rider than your other Lectric ebikes.
So glad I found this video. Almost bought a Radster Trail for more money (lectric one on a small sale) and it seems to be an inferior product for my needs. Thanks!
Great job with the review yes, but I agree 100% with most of the posts, no suspension and dinky battery, ONLY pro is the gearbox and belt drive, that for $2k, sorry but no thanks many other better options out there!
yes, Let's put a $400 high end belt + shifter on a $600 bike build. Manufacturing cost - $1000. Let's tell people we're 'innovating'. Pay all the affiliates enough to pretend like these features are useful for normal riders.
I am looking at e-bikes for the first time. This one really looks like a good choice. Would love to know more about it; as in prices, how long the batteries last, would it do good on mountain type logging roads and places like that?
It looks like fun but from a practical standpoint I'm not sure it provides much advantage over cheaper technology for commuting. It's like twice the price of an XP that will get you to the same places just as easily. This seems to make sense for someone willing to spend extra for fun.
That is amazing. Price, quality, and durability...with those 3 present...why not? For me, I would really like to see that tech in a slightly more traditional road/trail hybrid with associated tires. Either way, wow.
As someone with wrist problems, I need a handlebar that isn't flat and horizontal. Can the handlebars be swapped out? The only other thing that I'd like is working blinkers like my Aventon has. But that's not a requirement. This looks like almost the perfect bike for me. And I'm tempted to pre-order one.
It would be nice to get some sort of front suspension. Maybe in the stem kinda like Specialized. I would also get a suspension seat post. I think this would be good for my wife. I'm sure it would be fun for anyone. I'm just worried about getting it worked on if something breaks. Seems a little complicated.
Nice! Reasonable size tires, no cheap/heavy front suspension fork that's not needed, and the Pinion gearbox is very interesting. If they had put a torque sensor on it I would have been sold.
I do prefer torque sensors too. But I have to say, the Lectric PWR system is a bit of a in-between. And makes me not entirely miss a torque sensor when riding my XPedition.
This bike looks awesome and set the bar for these over priced bikes. I wish they would have went with a torque sensor. It just looks like this bike is meant for a torque sensor.
If it had suspension included I can see paying that but as nice as it is 2000 bucks is a lot for most that look at lectric being a good value priced and quality that has made it popular
I’m about to purchase one but it’ll cost over $3600 including the protection plan, baskets, bags, upgraded seat post and other accessories. The cost isn’t a deal breaker for me because I just sold my mom’s Volvo after she passed away 6 months ago, and I’m about to sell my old Mustang in mint condition. I was her caregiver for 11 years, so this just hit me really hard. I’m periodically wrestling with grief, so I’m trying to do something totally different. Driving is boring for me and the next bike I get like this one will be my primary transportation. I might even go cross country. For now I plan to go to the gym, 11 miles one way, and the beach, about 45 miles one way. But I’m also considering the XPeak or the Aventon model that’s in competition with the XPeak. The Aventon is a cleaner build and has its advantages, but I don’t know that fat tires are good for commuting to the places I plan to go to including shopping. I really liked the Fido Titan but it’s made in Hong Kong and the company doesn’t have a good reputation especially its customer service. I’ve looked at Euphree, Magicycle and a few others but it’s just too much to decide. I even considered Optibike but they seem too much and more for hours of long distance mtb. I’m close to getting the Lectric One unless I find something better for me needs. The belt drive is a big plus for me and I like the Pinion system.
The Lectric One is hard to beat. If you can wait, Lectric is known for running great holiday deal bundles on their bikes. So you might be able to pickup the One with a slew of accessories, at a discount. If you are strictly looking for range and efficiency when pedaling, a fat tire ebike is not going to offer you what you are looking for. The Lectric XPress is not a bad place to look if you are considering a chain. P.S. Have you checked out Vvolt? They offer a compelling ebike with belt drive, mid-drive motor, and a geared rear hub. bit.ly/3sTFQiF (affiliate link)
@@EbikeEscapethank you for responding. I’ve given up after a few times of researching during the last few weeks because I feel overwhelmed. There are so many e-bike companies and models. The e-bike I get will replace driving a car, so I’ll be riding it daily everywhere and up to 100 miles on some days. I almost purchased an $11,000 Stromer ST5, referred to as the Ferrari of e-bikes. It would have been more including accessories. I rode a Gazzele and then a Stromer ST3. Amazing and very comfortable rides but they’re probably too much for what I need. Maybe. I like the fact that the ST5 can travel up to 110 miles on a single charge. I’d get another battery to double the distance but they cost almost $2000, and may be impractical to carry around on a bike because of their large size. The Stromers may not even allow to open the compartments to swap a used one with a new like on the Lectric bikes and other brands. And I’d like to put a rack and basket in front of my bike which you can’t do with those ones. I won’t purchase a bike with far tires, but do street tires like the 27.5 on the Stromer and Gazelle have an advantage over the smaller ones like the Lectric One has? Which is more suitable for long distances on paved roads and streets? Is the lower level position of the Lectric One a problem for long distances? Someone (maybe you) mentioned that the pedals can touch the ground sometimes, depending on the bike’s position as you turn.
Thanks for a great and comprehensive review (as they all are). Interesting and Intriguing new technology. Surprised it doesn't come with front suspension. As nice and inviting as it appears - I'll stick with the fold-up conventional chain ebike technology in the $1,000 price range. I was hoping this would be a new entry to compete with the Ride1Up Portola as I want to upgrade my Lectric Step Thru 1.0. Having 7 Lectrics, 2 step thru's and 5 Lites, I'm leaning toward the Portola next time around.
The Portola is a great bike, check out our comparison (if you haven't checked it out already). The Portola definitely comes out ahead in quite a few categories.
@@EbikeEscapeI did see your Portola review and Best Bike Category and that inspired me to lean toward the Portola. Lectric has a CRUISE option that keeps the bike at a set speed. Did you find that option also on the Portola?
Just a question it appears that lectric has stopped selling the mid drive bike they engineered. I checked with lectric customer service & they confirmed they aren't selling it on the website. I had seen reviews on it where many people were disappointed with the performance. Could you confirm that they have discontinued it? It looks like they are replacing that upscale bike with the lectric 1.
a friend bought it for me, which I am extremely grateful, but wish I could have picked the company to get it from. It took over 2 months to get the bike, they are NOT an environmentally good company....ships from Arizona then ALL the way to New Jersey then all the way back to the other side of the country to Oregon!! What??!!! Now I finally have the bike just in time for the crap weather...AND....can't use it because the long screw to put on the handlebars is stripped. NO owners manual is a BIG down side for me too!
Did you scan the QR code on the box? This is one way they are being environmentally friendly is reducing paper waste. Sounds like it was ordered on pre order?
What brand brakes come on this bike? Nutt? Can they be swapped out for Tektro or Shimano? I wish Lectri would come equipped with better braking systems.
They might be unbranded Nutt. I actually think they perform fine but certainly higher end brakes feel better. I imagine you can switch anything over but whether you'd still have motor cutoffs is the big question
If I get this bike, what will be reasons why I'd need to go to a bike shop to get it worked on? I am completely new to the bike world and I'd think I'd need to bring it to a bike shop to get tires patched up if it has a flat or if the tire isn't able to be saved then probably get new tires. What other reasons why I'd need to bring it to a bike shop? Would it be easy for a competent bike shop to replace the rear tires and put back everything together? It shouldn't cost an arm and a leg for all that right?
Excited about the transmission, and hopefully will get to try one out. I shift without thinking, but the automatic shifting sounds like I'd love it. A solid fork was a surprise, but unfortunately a thumb throttle on the wrong side was not. Current based pedal assist is the way to go, so props to Lectric for doing that. Yes, torque sensing is usually more "natural", but a good cadence system is perferrable for long distances. I've been on group rides with thousands of bikes across the east half of the country, and the guys with torque sensors are always exhausted and bringing up the rear. Wish I could put this transmission and belt on my RadMini, but keep my current motor.
What an amazing ebike! Lectric keeps surprising us with their innovation but at that price point I don't see why the average rider would go with the ONE over the already awesome XP 3.0. In conclusion and in my opinion the ONE is going to be a niche ebike for those who want the best of the best.
Nice but tell me about the throttle. My 3.0 only gives me 100% throttle in the top PAS. So if I'm peddling in PAS 1 and find myself in a jam where I want high throttle to get out of that jam, the throttle does nothing more than the PAS assist that I'm already getting from peddling. So if I want that burst of acceleration I have to increase the PAS first and those split seconds can result in my tipping over. So, on this bike, do you get full throttle assist regardless of the PAS you are in at the time?
The size is very similar to the XP 3.0. But with the benefit of the adjustable stem from the XPedition. Ryan at 6', was able to get comfortable no problem.
This bike looks like the new bar for personal transportation! I bought their XP Lite over the holiday sale, so I won't get one of these yet...but when I am ready Lectric has my attention.
@@tumbleweed1976 Yes, I'm 67 and use it to run errands in the local shops so no lifting into a car here. It's light(er-47lbs) when naked but I'm confident in will be manageable without issue, but I have a '95 van with double side doors.
I have An XP Lite too. The worst thing about it is the suspension. You already have a bike that will shake your teeth out and give you a headache on a bad trail. And you saved at least $1,200.
I’m so happy, that Lectric brought in a more competitive bike at the upper level. If you are that excited, it must be good!!! I’m an old timer, so it would be too fast for me, but I’m excited for all you younger kids!! Good job, Lectric!! I also want to say that I put a front shock fork on my Lite and it’s wonderful!! Great review!
I think for the "old timers" is the reason that they added the "Max Acceleration" Mode in the settings. We were very surprised and excited for something like this.
@@settinger14 8:51 BUCKLOS 20 inch Coil Folding Bike Suspension Fork, Travel 50mm 28.6mm Threadless Straight Tube QR 9mm Crown Lockout Disc Brake Front Forks it is $89.99
That Pinion unit alone can be $1500 or more or less, retail. Lectric is the largest ebike builder in the USA. I love the concept except: does this bike have an off road mode? Pulls out all stops? I would add in a front suspension. If there is no "un-locked" mode, than I wouldn't buy it. There must be a way to do it
Other than being a step through, I like the direction they're going with this one. I like street tires. A lot of people don't like step throughs, I want step over, in green.
Hey David - we don't unfortunately. Just not enough demand but perhaps someday - I also would only want to sell high quality prints which means higher cost.
What do you mean by : No one saw coming? It looks to me like you did. You already have it in your hands and are able to test it. Must be nice to have connections. I would like a free bike too .
The Lectric One looks like a nice quality commuter bike for people who like pedalling. Otherwise the Magicycle 20" Deer Step-Thru Full Suspension Ebike SUV with 52v 20ah battery, full front/back suspension and 7 gear derailleur is a better value more versatile eBike for the same price.
11:56 wow this bike just accelerated faster than both wired and goat ebikes to 20mph wtf lol that was seriously quick wow might not have the top speed but that acceleration is incredible
Looks like a great commuter road bike..I think at least a front suspension option would almost be necessary..After putting in 1600 miles on my Xpedition since September in Massachusetts..that is the one thing i wish it had. This new "One" would look excellent in their Lectric blue color too!😮
It is suspension-corrected so you can add it, so throwing a manitou fork on it would be a great marriage of premium componentry from the pinion and gates.
So Lectric brings out a $2,000 bike with a powerful motor, but a wimpy battery. For $200 you can upgrade to a better, but still low Amp hour battery. For $2,000 you don't get a torque sensor. You don't get rear suspension. You don't even get front suspension. You get smaller tires so you can really feel those pot holes. You get a color display, but it's not bright enough to see in your video. What you do get is an automatic transmission. It's going to be awesome going in to your local bike shop for a transmission repair and having the guy explain that you can try to figure out how to send the bike back to the only Lectric service center in Arizona or he could just sell you a new bike. I won't be buying one. I would rather risk the Death Wobble on the XPeak.
I don't see why the XP 3.0 isn't a good commuter bike. For $1000 I could make some serious upgrades. I don't consider the XP 3.0 high maintenance. If something goes wrong I would be more comfortable working on the 3.0. It's a 1.5 hour drive to a mechanic. For $1000 I'll oil the chain on my bike.
@@family77866 10.000 miles belt … how many chains, lube bottles, degreaser, brushes is that? A healthy portion of the $1,000 difference for what I estimate. And … less to go wrong, clean … LOVE THE BELT & internal gearing! And I’m an xp3.0 owner
I don't want to be greedy, but God I wish this was folding. I'd buy it right now, even if that added a few hundred dollars. It's perfect for my apartment life otherwise
Folding handlebars and removable pedals go further in 'storability' than a folding frame for me. I understand that may not be the case for everyone, but I prefer a flat bike rather over a half bike.
Better: Dual batteries; The bike component engineers also have a pinion gear system set up with an e-motor with it. Then all that needs to be added is an enviolo IGH :)
I am excited to try a bike out with that system on it in the future. Hope the cost of these will come down, so you don't have to get a Stromer or something to get that tech.
13 miles max range with PAS5 & extended battery, just not enough😅. Everything else is great.😢. Such a great bike, just needs more range,two batteries maybe ?
I gave the video a thumbs up but give the bike a C-. Things I hate and will have to change on it before I even ride it. 1) the throttle on the left side. It belongs on the right side like on all motor driven cycle. I hate that move. 2) the thumb throttle will have to go to either half or full twist for safety. It is safer to have a full hand on the throttle than to us thumb only for full control. I do like the belt drive, I have been riding belt drive motorcycles for years and they are bullet proof. Some of the welds on this bike are great and others look like an apprentice did them. As for the flashing lights on the front and back I can not ride anywhere near them. They mess with my brain and when I am on a path with people with them I have to either close my eyes of stop and wait for them to get out of eyesight. It is like a moth to flame for me. shuts down my brain and draws me to it.
As a motorcycle rider also, I do prefer the twist throttle. But on the side of safety, we hear about people accidently twisting throttles all the time, when getting on/off.... If only they had gears like motorcycles.
I would prefer a suspension fork, but they probably elected for a rigid fork for price and weight. At least it uses a thru-axle. For a non-cargo ebike, and this gearbox, I’d have preferred a torque sensor as well. The current-setting system is better than a speed-setting one but it doesn’t give you as much control over motor output as a torque sensor does. Speaking of control, I’ve seen and read it mentioned you can customize the acceleration curve. Does it also allow you to modify the current settings for each PAS level or the number of PAS levels? For as torquey a motor as this uses, it would be nice to have more gradations. That said, it is an amazing price for a Pinion gearbox, even if it is a lower-end one with only six ratios.
We are going to see what we can do to add a suspension fork. We were surprised to hear that they installed a geometry corrected front fork. So it should be a pretty easy "bolt-on" affair.
@@EbikeEscapeyes for about the same price and the new wired cruiser blows this one out of ballpark both in quality,power and range and it looks a heck a lot better
It’s UL 2849 compliant, not certified. It means they tested it themselves. Typically that’s done before samples are submitted to UL or one of the labs trusted to test to and issue certification to UL standards. Compliant won’t get you anywhere with places that require it (municipalities or residences).
Yep, another thing i noticed right away . In the US they are getting fed up with all the e-bike battery fires (not necessarily from Lectric) . They are starting to come out with requirements that battery packs are UL certified . So after all said and done a huge no for me . I may feel different if i get to try one out if someone in the e-bike community around me buys one and lets me try it . Doubt it though
@@chow-chihuang4903 Sure thing! XP Trike: SGSNA/23/SZ/00175 XPedition: SGSNA/22/SZ/00329 XPeak: SGSNA/24/SZ/00004 and One publication of the number should be in the next couple of weeks at the creation of the stickers. For reference, as of 2024 the SGS UL sticker is on the bikes and can scan the QR code that takes you directly to the certificate as well✊
I searched SGS’s database. I searched by model for “one”, “O.N.E.” and got null results. For laughs, I searched for “XPeak”. I got null results. Okay, this got interesting. I searched both Company name and Trade name for “Lectric”. I got 19 and 11 pages of results, respectively. I browsed all 30 pages. I found zero listings for Lectric e-bikes. Alright, I searched under Trade name for “Wired” and got a result for Wired that covered their Freedom and Cruiser models. Though when I click on the result, there is no information for Certification Condition. Don’t know what that is supposed to mean, but I downloaded a copy of a certificate that Wired posted from their web site and submitted it to SGS to verify its authenticity. Care to explain?
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i have lots of questions but mt first is will the wheels/tires fit inside of the tray of the average bicycle rack of a public bus? I think the average max clearance is about 2.7 inches or so in width.
For me, belt drive is a priority due to no maintenance. I will never buy a derailleur again. They are dirty and high maintenance. But there is a $1,000 premium. Even though it is not a foldable (other than handle bar stem), I think Lectric One will be popular with RVer’s who want to store them in their (RV) garage, instead of external. Also, the Pinion gear system is intriguing.
Love it, I have been dreaming of putting a gates drive train and rohlof or enviolo combo due to the middrive on my xpremium, but this will do!
Come on Ryan, you talked about it at 18:20, you know they are just throwing a component on the bike for the name of that component. What brand motor are they using? What brand cells?
You have got a cadence sensor, 10ah battery, no-name brakes, on a frame that has a downtube sizing for a battery, but with an external mounted battery where the plate doesn't even blend into the frame. For some inexplicable reason, it's on a folding bike/miniature frame, but doesn't fold.
You know better, at $2k, this review needs to be a bit more clear about where they are skimping. No one paying $2k for an ebike should use that seat post clamp, it's not even a modern rail clamp.
It's genuinely a better riding experience with the Pinion/Gates combo in my opinion. Of course they needed to make certain choices to hit the $2k price point and if all you care about is motor power and battery there are better (and cheaper) options out there - heck just buy a 3.0. I've never had any issues with any Lectric motor/battery, nor have I seen complaints about them. I'm not sure what the concern is there but if you have more insight I'd love to learn more. Remember Lectric is a mass appeal ebike brand, meaning like the 3.0 the bike needs to fit a large range of riders - this helps keep costs down.
@@EbikeEscape Yes, I'm sure the shifting experience is better with the Pinion and Gates. That's only one part of what makes up a bike or eBike. You don't cover the many sacrifices and design choices or issues, and it makes this seem like a paid ad.
1- Frame design; Folding bike size that doesn't fold. A Downtube designed for a battery, that is empty inside and a waste of space/weight.
2- Fork and Rack tubing: Very budget tubing and welds on the fork and rack. The fork belongs on a sub $1k ebike. It's not a quality rigid fork.
3- Hardware/components: Tires, Headset and stem, seat post and clamp. The are using a seat clamp only used on wal-mart/target bikes. All quality bikes use a modern rail system. Chaoyang tires on a $2k bike.
4- Brake, battery cell and more branding: Off-brand brake system and battery cells, without disclosing the manufacturer.
You didn't discuss the product sacrifices they are making. The basically put the equivalent of a Porche Drivetrain in a budget Hyundai.
These things are forgivable on a $1,000 bike, but just because you added one $400 component, doesn't excuse the fact that the entire supporting cast of parts are insufficient for the price-point.
@@EbikeEscape For $2,000 I would prefer a big Samsung battery, comfy suspension and some quality brakes that don't squeal every time they are squeezed..Almost every hub motor bike could be left in it's highest gear for 99.9% of it's life and would make very little difference..To each his own, and why a rubber belt is dozens of times more expensive than complex metal chains is beyond me..Maybe that tech is the future, but the reliability and value of Shimano drive trains is hard to beat..
can you recommend a bike with gates drive/folding/hydraulic/ebike
Interesting points! While I understand the concern about brand recognition for some parts, Lectric's focus on value is worth considering. They might be using generic components to keep the price down for budget-conscious riders, especially considering many established brands do the same.
On the external battery, I agree it might not be the sleekest design, but the removable feature for charging or extending range is a big plus. Maybe the empty downtube is for future upgrades or different frame options.
The folding handlebar stem, even without a full fold, is definitely a space-saver for apartments or car storage.
Overall, Lectric One seems like a solid option for someone prioritizing affordability and convenience, especially with the features you mentioned in the video, Ryan (referencing the video review at 18:20 ).
One thing I like about this design from what I can tell.. is they make this frame super strong which can be a plus for cargo carrying.. which I do with my commuter electric bicycle a lot.. Also, I like that they went with the 2.5" tires. I think these make be compatible with public bus bicycle racks which I believe can only accommodate tires/rims that are under 2.7 inches. This is a big deal for me.. most of their other bicycles use fat tires and rims which are 3-4 inches in width.
I do still have questions about this new technology. I hope that Lectric does a tour with them .. and has a demo ride day in Los Angeles, for example.
I have the Stepthur 2.0 next month will make 2 years. since I gotten it will say after watching your videos. for like a month in 2022 I decided to Go with lectric. Haven’t been disappointed with them. Especially the customer service. I feel like I’m talking to my family whenever I need to call them about issues I’ve had. Will say this their bikes a made well. I got hit from behind by reckless New York City driver. In my opinion if not for the back Rock on the bike. that took all of the impact like a champ. I’m not sure I would be alive to tell this Story. All I had to do was take it to my bike shop. They worked their magic and my baby. Had been all good since. I love my bike because of the Health benefits I’ve gained from it. Lost weight 35 Pounds and kept it off. Instead of being cooped up in the house watching tv. I’m always out exploring NYC. Saying all that to say this I Need this bike in my life. Like yesterday love it.
Awesome!
Having the throttle on the left side while all other bikes in their line-up have the throttle on the right is like Chevy having a left-foot throttle on some of their cars. The next thing you will be telling me is that the front brake is on the left side as well. If so, maybe I could mount the seat over the front wheel and ride it backwards.
Looks like a great new option from Lectric. I wish it folded, but I do like the fact that the handlebars at least do. what is the weight on this thing my next purchase I’m looking for a higher end bike and I might consider this if it don’t wait too much
Do you fold your bike a lot? I have a foldable ebike and it's nice to have it, but I rarely use it in reality. My bike is near the same size as this, no fat tires, 20" wheels...
@@LLF1234 yeah I keep it folded. It has to be to fit in my semi trucks passenger seat. I’m a trucker who rides a bike a lot for my health, and don’t want weather or thieves to get to my gear if I were to mount it on the back of my cab either.
Wow! Impressive! American innovation at it's best. I have been a Rad Power Bike fan for years but I have to admit that so far Rad is dead in the water. Lectric has consistently outshone Rad with improvements in their current models while introducing truly new bike experiences. Kudos to Lectric.
We will see what Rad does. As we do agree, Rad has been a bit delayed with releases lately.
I kind of like their new RadWagon 5. 90Nm geared hub motor on a 20in tire, throttle, integrated lights (and the headlight is a useful 200 lumens), suspension fork (though it has a short displacement, it will dampen more than a rigid fork). They shortened it though, so it’s comparable in length to the XPedition, and has the pros and cons of that.
Their Radsters are kind of heavy for their specs. At least they come with a 90 or 100Nm geared hub motor, which is a big improvement upon their prior hub motors.
Pinion is a German company. The rest are budget components bringing literally nothing new to the industry.
When I wrote the above comment I was unaware that Rad had introduced new bikes for 2024. Having gone through their web site, I still feel that Rad is a step behind. The new arrivals do have major improvements for Rad: color display through which the rider can adjust top speed and make the bike a Class 1, 2 or 3. Good for Rad for giving the new lineup a top speed of 28 mph but there are so many less expensive bikes that have had this ability for years with displays that offer many options for adjustment including setting one's own power distribution for the various power levels. Hydraulic brakes a plus. Nice built in lighting. Nice frame design and some new colors rather than the old choices. Torque sensor on the new lineup with 8 gears and a 50 tooth chainring to reduce ghost peddling. Overall some long overdue upgrades; evolutionary but not revolutionary. Still I love my Rad City 5 Plus and it would be a better bike with the 8th gear, the larger chainring and the torque sensor. I also don't understand why Rad has not had a media blitz to announce their new lineup. I'm on their email list and I did not hear one thing. 🤔
Weird. I’m on Rad’s mailing list, though I’ve never bought any of their e-bikes, and I got an email about their four new/updated models.
Perhaps they lost your contact information or their email got caught by a spam filter?
Just like Henry Ford said you can have it in any color, as long as it's black
I am 67 years old & 5'1" tall, a female. I have ridden bikes, motorcycles & dirt bikes. I am looking for an E-bike that I can tool around my neighborhood & put it on a rack behind my class B camper van. I like to go fast but should I on a bike? What model from Lectric would you recommend for me. I will be in the woods, mountains, on gravel & pavement coming from campgrounds. Please recommend an E-bike for me. Thanks again Debra
Equals my RadRunner One with powerful Bolton 1200w boost. Another winner! Good call!
This bike will revolutionize the industry! Amazing machinery!
That’s a stretch making that statement it Will be left in the dust in six months
I can’t wait for the XP expedition 2 second generation, cargo bike
I hope they make one. 😅. I use my expedition cargo daily, with trailer. Definitely has its issues. Would like something quieter with more power, better drive train, etc..
Unless they try something drastic . Nothing will really change or be different enough to work . All there e-bikes have very small battery packs with very low cost cells. 20mph throttle and max 28mph that takes hard pedaling if you want to even come close to maintaining that 28mph top speed . Right now of the whole line up the 3.0 is where it ended for me . I do own it and do like it a lot (after they got rid of the horrible mechanical brakes) though .
Looks like it would be such a fun ebike to commute on.
How is it serviced? Living in central VA college town … What are the intervals for key components? What is self serviceable? Replace belt? Maintain gearbox?
LOVE the bike, new e-bike owner here xp 3.0 step through ext. range. 1) Internal gearbox & carbon belt drive. LOVE IT! CHEAPER and MUCH easier to maintain than mine, when considering maintenance over a few years … BUT long term maintenance seems challenging for a non big city owner of gearbox & belt drive.
Just needs. a foldable model … then might be perfect!!
The pinion gearbox requires an oil change after a certain amount of miles. But the Belt drive should be able to get you 10k miles before in needs replacing. With the way the bike shop industry is going, I bet you can find a smaller, non-affiliated, bike shop, that will work on this for you.
@@EbikeEscape hopefully, if ONE can do bleeding of hydraulic brakes, one can do an oil change on the gearbox. let me know when you get a chance. Great review as always very informative. Broad in its coverage of information and still quite concise. Love the consistent format. Across all your reviews gives the viewer. Great context to understand the benefits of each bike.
@@EbikeEscape 10,000 miles on the belt 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
I've been looking at the Pinion gearbox and, if I remember correctly, the oil needs to be changed at 1 year for the first time and then every 10,000 Kms. I think. One will need to double check on the pinion web site as I'm not 100% sure.
I LOVE the idea of installing a belt drive and a Pinion motor and gearbox on a bike. The best of both worlds but the motor and gearbox are so new I haven't heard or seen any reviews yet.
Love the progress on the gates belt drive and shifting! Of the 5 ebikes I've purchased, or advised my parents to purchase (xpedition, xpremium, 3.0, Priority Current, and one similar to a 3.0 I'm forgetting the name of right now), they're all missing the front suspension. With the upgrades on this, it's not enough to make me upgrade. My ideal upgrade would be the frame of the new Xpress, stretched to accomodate a 2nd battery like this one and the Xpedition, gates belt drive, 750w mid-drive with torque sensing, rear cargo basket integrated into frame, and front suspension. I like elements of all the bikes, but as of now, the Xpedition and Current are my top 2.
If you do not use a dry brush to clean the belt, the grit will make mocro-cuts to the cords in the belt, making it wear faster.
The best review of the 10+ I have watched.
If batteries dies, how does the pinion shifting system react ? How does it shift ? Stuck on High Gear or Low Gear ?
500 shifts after your bike has shut down. It was designed this way to prevent this issue.
@@EbikeEscape is the dead battery 500 shifts lifetime or per occurrence ?
@@weareallamericans7358 probably per; the pinion probably has an internal battery which holds a charge, taken from the main battery
Interesting bike. That Pinion Gear system looks nice.
I like a IGH (Shimano or Sturmey Archer) a lot. My biggest concern is I have a Enviolo that auto shifts and I do not like it.
Would need to test Ride before considering a Pinion System.
When you set the power level to Zero and used the throttle it seemed like it used the highest Amps. Can you set the Max Amperage for Level Zero? Seems like you can for Level 1 - 5.
52v 19ah UL battery w/samsung, panasonic - throw in some front forks, upgrade the brakes (and other cheap stuff as well,) and I'd like some turn signals but that's my preference, charge me more, but as is, nope.
at 19:20 you referred to the "throttle experience" w/ mid-mount motors being "not as great" as with a hub motor. Can you elaborate more on what you are describing, and why that might be, perhaps in an existing video?
All other things being equal, I would think an advantage of a mid-mount motor to allow the use of regular aftermarket replacement wheels and hubs to be of some value.
So the gears then play a role so your acceleration and top speed are impacted. That's the main thing, plus you need to be mindful of the starting gear in order to not put undue stress on the drivetrain.
Nice features, except for the lack of shocks, and it would be exceptional if it was foldable.
Totally agree a front fork suspension would be great standard feature or option to compliment this new Lectric One! Many great new features: color display, EZ removable pedals, pinion gear box - manual & auto, belt drive...1300 + watts...Wow. Though not crazy about light on front fender, could bounce around. Bummed it's a candace / hub drive vs my personal preference, torque drive. Would like to test drive this since I ready to purchase my 4th e-bike.
Doubt youd even notice the difference on paved road on an upright frame. Front forks are for off bikes and when the design is leaded more forward on your hands.
Yes in 6 months 800 dollar bikes will have one standard
@@Wapap zero chance of that. Way too many lowballing chinese brands
This bike definitely isnt for me, as someone that prefers a torque sensor commuter bike for getting a workout while im going to work.
But, this review definitely does showcase what this bike can do to create an appeal to who would want to buy this bike. Definitely more of a higher end bike that Lectric is attempting to provide at a more friendly price. It's impressive. Not for me, but definitely appealing to someone that would want something more high end but doesn't want to spend too much when compared to other bikes with Pinion gearboxes.
Lectric is just so awesome as a company to see what they are going to do next. I still love my Lectric XPremium mid drive but this new bike is very intriguing. Love the welds, the tires, the different stem, the pinion gears, the new display, heck, I guess everything about this bike is so different from the rest. I am glad they went with a thinner seat. Those big seats were going the wrong direction. This bike looks like it is designed for a more active rider than your other Lectric ebikes.
Yeah the best thing you can do with a bike with no suspension and small tires is to put on a thinner seat. Comfort is for sissies.
So glad I found this video. Almost bought a Radster Trail for more money (lectric one on a small sale) and it seems to be an inferior product for my needs. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great job, Lectric never stops innovating and coming up with new ideas putting different features together.
Great job with the review yes, but I agree 100% with most of the posts, no suspension and dinky battery, ONLY pro is the gearbox and belt drive, that for $2k, sorry but no thanks many other better options out there!
yes, Let's put a $400 high end belt + shifter on a $600 bike build. Manufacturing cost - $1000. Let's tell people we're 'innovating'. Pay all the affiliates enough to pretend like these features are useful for normal riders.
I am looking at e-bikes for the first time. This one really looks like a good choice. Would love to know more about it; as in prices, how long the batteries last, would it do good on mountain type logging roads and places like that?
It looks like fun but from a practical standpoint I'm not sure it provides much advantage over cheaper technology for commuting. It's like twice the price of an XP that will get you to the same places just as easily. This seems to make sense for someone willing to spend extra for fun.
That is amazing. Price, quality, and durability...with those 3 present...why not? For me, I would really like to see that tech in a slightly more traditional road/trail hybrid with associated tires. Either way, wow.
Hoping for a "trickle down" effect also. See what the future has for us!
As someone with wrist problems, I need a handlebar that isn't flat and horizontal. Can the handlebars be swapped out? The only other thing that I'd like is working blinkers like my Aventon has. But that's not a requirement. This looks like almost the perfect bike for me. And I'm tempted to pre-order one.
The handlebars can absolutely be changed. And with the adjustable height and angle stem, you should be able to dial in the cockpit no problem.
So many people were saying it was going to be a moped style eBike. It clearly wasn't if you really paid attention to the silhouette in the teaser ad.
Nice… but no suspension?
It would be nice to get some sort of front suspension. Maybe in the stem kinda like Specialized. I would also get a suspension seat post. I think this would be good for my wife. I'm sure it would be fun for anyone. I'm just worried about getting it worked on if something breaks. Seems a little complicated.
I hope to add a front suspension fork and plan to use it quite a bit so I can report on long term reliability.
Nice! Reasonable size tires, no cheap/heavy front suspension fork that's not needed, and the Pinion gearbox is very interesting. If they had put a torque sensor on it I would have been sold.
I do prefer torque sensors too. But I have to say, the Lectric PWR system is a bit of a in-between. And makes me not entirely miss a torque sensor when riding my XPedition.
This bike looks awesome and set the bar for these over priced bikes. I wish they would have went with a torque sensor. It just looks like this bike is meant for a torque sensor.
14:34 sounded like the Netflix startup sound. On a more serious note though, can you go on dirt trails with this and make it up overpasses with ease?
Dirt trails probably not the best for this ebike unless you put on different tires.
Im getting this bike. I love the look
Same! I think it's a love/hate thing. And I think it's sharp
This auto shifting belt drive would be a great addition to a reverse trike or e-quad.
If it had suspension included I can see paying that but as nice as it is 2000 bucks is a lot for most that look at lectric being a good value priced and quality that has made it popular
I’m about to purchase one but it’ll cost over $3600 including the protection plan, baskets, bags, upgraded seat post and other accessories. The cost isn’t a deal breaker for me because I just sold my mom’s Volvo after she passed away 6 months ago, and I’m about to sell my old Mustang in mint condition. I was her caregiver for 11 years, so this just hit me really hard. I’m periodically wrestling with grief, so I’m trying to do something totally different. Driving is boring for me and the next bike I get like this one will be my primary transportation. I might even go cross country. For now I plan to go to the gym, 11 miles one way, and the beach, about 45 miles one way. But I’m also considering the XPeak or the Aventon model that’s in competition with the XPeak. The Aventon is a cleaner build and has its advantages, but I don’t know that fat tires are good for commuting to the places I plan to go to including shopping. I really liked the Fido Titan but it’s made in Hong Kong and the company doesn’t have a good reputation especially its customer service. I’ve looked at Euphree, Magicycle and a few others but it’s just too much to decide. I even considered Optibike but they seem too much and more for hours of long distance mtb. I’m close to getting the Lectric One unless I find something better for me needs. The belt drive is a big plus for me and I like the Pinion system.
The Lectric One is hard to beat. If you can wait, Lectric is known for running great holiday deal bundles on their bikes. So you might be able to pickup the One with a slew of accessories, at a discount.
If you are strictly looking for range and efficiency when pedaling, a fat tire ebike is not going to offer you what you are looking for. The Lectric XPress is not a bad place to look if you are considering a chain.
P.S. Have you checked out Vvolt? They offer a compelling ebike with belt drive, mid-drive motor, and a geared rear hub. bit.ly/3sTFQiF (affiliate link)
@@EbikeEscapethank you for responding. I’ve given up after a few times of researching during the last few weeks because I feel overwhelmed. There are so many e-bike companies and models. The e-bike I get will replace driving a car, so I’ll be riding it daily everywhere and up to 100 miles on some days. I almost purchased an $11,000 Stromer ST5, referred to as the Ferrari of e-bikes. It would have been more including accessories. I rode a Gazzele and then a Stromer ST3. Amazing and very comfortable rides but they’re probably too much for what I need. Maybe. I like the fact that the ST5 can travel up to 110 miles on a single charge. I’d get another battery to double the distance but they cost almost $2000, and may be impractical to carry around on a bike because of their large size. The Stromers may not even allow to open the compartments to swap a used one with a new like on the Lectric bikes and other brands. And I’d like to put a rack and basket in front of my bike which you can’t do with those ones. I won’t purchase a bike with far tires, but do street tires like the 27.5 on the Stromer and Gazelle have an advantage over the smaller ones like the Lectric One has? Which is more suitable for long distances on paved roads and streets? Is the lower level position of the Lectric One a problem for long distances? Someone (maybe you) mentioned that the pedals can touch the ground sometimes, depending on the bike’s position as you turn.
Thanks for a great and comprehensive review (as they all are). Interesting and Intriguing new technology. Surprised it doesn't come with front suspension. As nice and inviting as it appears - I'll stick with the fold-up conventional chain ebike technology in the $1,000 price range. I was hoping this would be a new entry to compete with the Ride1Up Portola as I want to upgrade my Lectric Step Thru 1.0. Having 7 Lectrics, 2 step thru's and 5 Lites, I'm leaning toward the Portola next time around.
The Portola is a great bike, check out our comparison (if you haven't checked it out already). The Portola definitely comes out ahead in quite a few categories.
@@EbikeEscapeI did see your Portola review and Best Bike Category and that inspired me to lean toward the Portola. Lectric has a CRUISE option that keeps the bike at a set speed. Did you find that option also on the Portola?
Just a question it appears that lectric has stopped selling the mid drive bike they engineered. I checked with lectric customer service & they confirmed they aren't selling it on the website. I had seen reviews on it where many people were disappointed with the performance. Could you confirm that they have discontinued it? It looks like they are replacing that upscale bike with the lectric 1.
I don't think we could confirm it anymore than the CS of Lectric already has.
a friend bought it for me, which I am extremely grateful, but wish I could have picked the company to get it from. It took over 2 months to get the bike, they are NOT an environmentally good company....ships from Arizona then ALL the way to New Jersey then all the way back to the other side of the country to Oregon!! What??!!! Now I finally have the bike just in time for the crap weather...AND....can't use it because the long screw to put on the handlebars is stripped. NO owners manual is a BIG down side for me too!
Did you scan the QR code on the box? This is one way they are being environmentally friendly is reducing paper waste. Sounds like it was ordered on pre order?
Would you get this or a Tern?
Cool bike. I almost wanna buy it, but I don’t know about the whining noise. I know there are quieter rear hub motors.
How does it operate with out the battery, I mean can you still use the gears???
What brand brakes come on this bike? Nutt? Can they be swapped out for Tektro or Shimano? I wish Lectri would come equipped with better braking systems.
They might be unbranded Nutt. I actually think they perform fine but certainly higher end brakes feel better. I imagine you can switch anything over but whether you'd still have motor cutoffs is the big question
When are they coming out with front suspension? And will the Suntour NCX suspension seat post work here?
Yes and our suspension seatpost we sell already with the shim you need at shop.ebikeescape.com - I'm considering buying a suspension front fork
If I get this bike, what will be reasons why I'd need to go to a bike shop to get it worked on? I am completely new to the bike world and I'd think I'd need to bring it to a bike shop to get tires patched up if it has a flat or if the tire isn't able to be saved then probably get new tires. What other reasons why I'd need to bring it to a bike shop? Would it be easy for a competent bike shop to replace the rear tires and put back everything together? It shouldn't cost an arm and a leg for all that right?
What is more powerful Radster 100 NM or Lectric One 1310 Watt? and How would you compare the power of these 2 bikes? Thanks
Excited about the transmission, and hopefully will get to try one out. I shift without thinking, but the automatic shifting sounds like I'd love it. A solid fork was a surprise, but unfortunately a thumb throttle on the wrong side was not. Current based pedal assist is the way to go, so props to Lectric for doing that. Yes, torque sensing is usually more "natural", but a good cadence system is perferrable for long distances. I've been on group rides with thousands of bikes across the east half of the country, and the guys with torque sensors are always exhausted and bringing up the rear. Wish I could put this transmission and belt on my RadMini, but keep my current motor.
Just got mine. Not sure why threads for front tire thru axel are on side of rotor….
What an amazing ebike! Lectric keeps surprising us with their innovation but at that price point I don't see why the average rider would go with the ONE over the already awesome XP 3.0. In conclusion and in my opinion the ONE is going to be a niche ebike for those who want the best of the best.
Is there an option to not use pedal assist? I may sometimes want to use it for a workout
Turn the pedal assist to 0
It's a nice bike. That brake squeal drove me mad on my XP2. Went to a 180mm rotor & Hydro brakes. The bike is too expensive for me.
Clean the rotors with alcohol regularly and also adjust the pads. I never had squeal on both our xp 2.0 long ranges.
Does the front end wobble like the Lectric XPreimium?
Front end wobble was the reason I did not consider the XP.
Nice but tell me about the throttle. My 3.0 only gives me 100% throttle in the top PAS. So if I'm peddling in PAS 1 and find myself in a jam where I want high throttle to get out of that jam, the throttle does nothing more than the PAS assist that I'm already getting from peddling. So if I want that burst of acceleration I have to increase the PAS first and those split seconds can result in my tipping over.
So, on this bike, do you get full throttle assist regardless of the PAS you are in at the time?
Yes, that can be set up in the settings.
Nice having more ability to customize the settings!
Brakes squeak ? How the size compare to other modles?
The size is very similar to the XP 3.0. But with the benefit of the adjustable stem from the XPedition. Ryan at 6', was able to get comfortable no problem.
This bike looks like the new bar for personal transportation! I bought their XP Lite over the holiday sale, so I won't get one of these yet...but when I am ready Lectric has my attention.
I own 3.0 and it is heavy to lift in car. Are you happy with your XP Lite’s physical weight and size?
@@tumbleweed1976 Yes, I'm 67 and use it to run errands in the local shops so no lifting into a car here. It's light(er-47lbs) when naked but I'm confident in will be manageable without issue, but I have a '95 van with double side doors.
@@chessrootslove9916 Thank you. Appreciate your perspective.
I have An XP Lite too. The worst thing about it is the suspension. You already have a bike that will shake your teeth out and give you a headache on a bad trail. And you saved at least $1,200.
@@DavidBradish-f3eYep, I grabbed the upgraded suspension seat while it was still on sale and no death grips on the handlebars...😎
I live in NYC. Bike shops don't want to work on electric bikes. Does Lectric have a store and repair shop in NYC? Thank you.
All bike shops want to work on ebikes in MN. Yet another reason that lib state is complete trash.
The best ebike around!
AAAH not even close
Sir may I ask if you can remove the hub motor of the Lectric Xpedition and put it in the XP 3.0, will it run? thank you!
got the same bike Every time I tighten the seat Pole, it slides down when I sit on it.
What's maintenance like? 6 months? 12?
I’m so happy, that Lectric brought in a more competitive bike at the upper level. If you are that excited, it must be good!!! I’m an old timer, so it would be too fast for me, but I’m excited for all you younger kids!! Good job, Lectric!! I also want to say that I put a front shock fork on my Lite and it’s wonderful!! Great review!
I think for the "old timers" is the reason that they added the "Max Acceleration" Mode in the settings.
We were very surprised and excited for something like this.
Could you tell more about the front shock you added to your Lite?
What do you mean by upper level? This is a budget build with two nice components. They went cheap on literally everything else.
@@reallifescience2069 I meant higher end 20” in folding bikes.
@@settinger14 8:51
BUCKLOS 20 inch Coil Folding Bike Suspension Fork, Travel 50mm
28.6mm Threadless Straight Tube QR 9mm Crown Lockout Disc
Brake Front Forks it is $89.99
That Pinion unit alone can be $1500 or more or less, retail. Lectric is the largest ebike builder in the USA. I love the concept except: does this bike have an off road mode? Pulls out all stops? I would add in a front suspension. If there is no "un-locked" mode, than I wouldn't buy it.
There must be a way to do it
Are you getting ghost pedaling at top speed?
Not at 28mph. Maybe once you get passed that, it might.
Other than being a step through, I like the direction they're going with this one. I like street tires. A lot of people don't like step throughs, I want step over, in green.
Do you guys have any E-bike excape sweatshirts that you sell?
Hey David - we don't unfortunately. Just not enough demand but perhaps someday - I also would only want to sell high quality prints which means higher cost.
Is it foldable?
As much as the XPedition does. Just the stem, drop the saddle to be able to slide it into vehicles with high enough roofs. The frame doesn’t fold.
Exactly as Chow said. Handlebars do, but frame does not.
What do you mean by : No one saw coming? It looks to me like you did. You already have it in your hands and are able to test it. Must be nice to have connections. I would like a free bike too .
The Lectric One looks like a nice quality commuter bike for people who like pedalling.
Otherwise the Magicycle 20" Deer Step-Thru Full Suspension Ebike SUV with 52v 20ah battery, full front/back suspension and 7 gear derailleur is a better value more versatile eBike for the same price.
Are there any duel suspension folding ebikes that you'd recommend?
Check out Heybike, or Cyrusher.
That would be the Horizon and Kommoda, respectively.
Thanks guys!
Your doing it wrong if you feel u need suspension for paved roads on a tiny commuter bike for paved roads
I fixed the problem on the seat Pole, it doesn't slide. Down.
11:56 wow this bike just accelerated faster than both wired and goat ebikes to 20mph wtf lol that was seriously quick wow might not have the top speed but that acceleration is incredible
Looks like a great commuter road bike..I think at least a front suspension option would almost be necessary..After putting in 1600 miles on my Xpedition since September in Massachusetts..that is the one thing i wish it had. This new "One" would look excellent in their Lectric blue color too!😮
We plan to get a suspension fork installed and give it a good test. I do agree, my XPedtion would be a nicer ride with a fork.
It is suspension-corrected so you can add it, so throwing a manitou fork on it would be a great marriage of premium componentry from the pinion and gates.
So Lectric brings out a $2,000 bike with a powerful motor, but a wimpy battery. For $200 you can upgrade to a better, but still low Amp hour battery. For $2,000 you don't get a torque sensor. You don't get rear suspension. You don't even get front suspension. You get smaller tires so you can really feel those pot holes. You get a color display, but it's not bright enough to see in your video. What you do get is an automatic transmission. It's going to be awesome going in to your local bike shop for a transmission repair and having the guy explain that you can try to figure out how to send the bike back to the only Lectric service center in Arizona or he could just sell you a new bike. I won't be buying one. I would rather risk the Death Wobble on the XPeak.
That in itself is a no go
It looks like a nice bike but I'm not sure it's enough to pay $1000 more than XP 3.0 🤷
Thought the same. I’ve never ridden a mid drive with belt though. My 3.0 feels like a tank.
Lower maintenance costs & less hassle seem well worth it!
Lectric is definitely going after a different crowd with this ebike. I think more commuter focused vs folding.
I don't see why the XP 3.0 isn't a good commuter bike. For $1000 I could make some serious upgrades. I don't consider the XP 3.0 high maintenance. If something goes wrong I would be more comfortable working on the 3.0. It's a 1.5 hour drive to a mechanic. For $1000 I'll oil the chain on my bike.
@@family77866 10.000 miles belt … how many chains, lube bottles, degreaser, brushes is that? A healthy portion of the $1,000 difference for what I estimate.
And … less to go wrong, clean … LOVE THE BELT & internal gearing! And I’m an xp3.0 owner
I don't want to be greedy, but God I wish this was folding. I'd buy it right now, even if that added a few hundred dollars. It's perfect for my apartment life otherwise
Folding handlebars and removable pedals go further in 'storability' than a folding frame for me. I understand that may not be the case for everyone, but I prefer a flat bike rather over a half bike.
Better: Dual batteries; The bike component engineers also have a pinion gear system set up with an e-motor with it. Then all that needs to be added is an enviolo IGH :)
I am excited to try a bike out with that system on it in the future. Hope the cost of these will come down, so you don't have to get a Stromer or something to get that tech.
13 miles max range with PAS5 & extended battery, just not enough😅. Everything else is great.😢. Such a great bike, just needs more range,two batteries maybe ?
I hope we see a larger battery pack or something from Lectric in the future.
Also PAS 5 all the time is an average speed of 25ish MPH, that is moving.
Is the range your talking about throttle only?
Excuse me but there's no cup holder??
Unfortunately not. Maybe on the 2.0 model....😉
I gave the video a thumbs up but give the bike a C-. Things I hate and will have to change on it before I even ride it. 1) the throttle on the left side. It belongs on the right side like on all motor driven cycle. I hate that move. 2) the thumb throttle will have to go to either half or full twist for safety. It is safer to have a full hand on the throttle than to us thumb only for full control. I do like the belt drive, I have been riding belt drive motorcycles for years and they are bullet proof. Some of the welds on this bike are great and others look like an apprentice did them. As for the flashing lights on the front and back I can not ride anywhere near them. They mess with my brain and when I am on a path with people with them I have to either close my eyes of stop and wait for them to get out of eyesight. It is like a moth to flame for me. shuts down my brain and draws me to it.
As a motorcycle rider also, I do prefer the twist throttle. But on the side of safety, we hear about people accidently twisting throttles all the time, when getting on/off.... If only they had gears like motorcycles.
10:46 that's really cool the way it sounds like a jet
do yu like white ?
The only thing I don't like is it doesn't have front end suspension. When it comes out then they will call it Lectric One 2.0 😂
Its not meant to be taken off road, so front suspension is irrelevant. Just get a suspension seat post
Nice looking bike.
Why are the brakes so squeaky?
Good to see the new color display. Hopefully the data and layout is an improvement from 3.0. Excellent review🎈
Can you pedal it without installing the battery
I would prefer a suspension fork, but they probably elected for a rigid fork for price and weight. At least it uses a thru-axle.
For a non-cargo ebike, and this gearbox, I’d have preferred a torque sensor as well. The current-setting system is better than a speed-setting one but it doesn’t give you as much control over motor output as a torque sensor does.
Speaking of control, I’ve seen and read it mentioned you can customize the acceleration curve. Does it also allow you to modify the current settings for each PAS level or the number of PAS levels? For as torquey a motor as this uses, it would be nice to have more gradations.
That said, it is an amazing price for a Pinion gearbox, even if it is a lower-end one with only six ratios.
We are going to see what we can do to add a suspension fork. We were surprised to hear that they installed a geometry corrected front fork. So it should be a pretty easy "bolt-on" affair.
Hmm. I was hoping for a 60V 20 ah and 40 amp controller.
Have you heard of the Wired Freedom 😉
P.S. We finally got one in for review!
From Lectric??
@@EbikeEscapeyes for about the same price and the new wired cruiser blows this one out of ballpark both in quality,power and range and it looks a heck a lot better
It’s UL 2849 compliant, not certified. It means they tested it themselves. Typically that’s done before samples are submitted to UL or one of the labs trusted to test to and issue certification to UL standards.
Compliant won’t get you anywhere with places that require it (municipalities or residences).
Yep, another thing i noticed right away . In the US they are getting fed up with all the e-bike battery fires (not necessarily from Lectric) . They are starting to come out with requirements that battery packs are UL certified . So after all said and done a huge no for me . I may feel different if i get to try one out if someone in the e-bike community around me buys one and lets me try it . Doubt it though
Sorry for the misunderstanding, it is certified to the UL Standard by SGS. Like all of the other bikes that came out in 2023 from Lectric.
Could you provide the certificate or at least the certificate number?
@@chow-chihuang4903 Sure thing! XP Trike: SGSNA/23/SZ/00175 XPedition: SGSNA/22/SZ/00329 XPeak: SGSNA/24/SZ/00004 and One publication of the number should be in the next couple of weeks at the creation of the stickers. For reference, as of 2024 the SGS UL sticker is on the bikes and can scan the QR code that takes you directly to the certificate as well✊
I searched SGS’s database. I searched by model for “one”, “O.N.E.” and got null results.
For laughs, I searched for “XPeak”. I got null results.
Okay, this got interesting.
I searched both Company name and Trade name for “Lectric”. I got 19 and 11 pages of results, respectively. I browsed all 30 pages. I found zero listings for Lectric e-bikes.
Alright, I searched under Trade name for “Wired” and got a result for Wired that covered their Freedom and Cruiser models. Though when I click on the result, there is no information for Certification Condition. Don’t know what that is supposed to mean, but I downloaded a copy of a certificate that Wired posted from their web site and submitted it to SGS to verify its authenticity.
Care to explain?
I got that bike. It's missing a piece.
On the front frame. Hub scroll.
Tires and a couple more watt motor is the only difference besides the belt drive
I can’t wait to see you when they come out with their new trike maybe next year😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
At this point, the Lectric One won't be out until next year.
I would expect a better battery on a bike like this. I'd rather shift myself in exchange for a 40ah battery.
Yeah I was expecting at the minimum 20AH.
There are three battery capacities:
10.4Ah @ $1,999
14Ah @ $2,199
19Ah @ $2,399
Hmm. This L One, Abound SR Ebike or Radster Road...
I have electric one. Why don't they make a video to show you how to take off that backroom and put it back on.