Nice review. Not surprised with the conclusion you arrived at. But all you really needed to do was ask your dog. Look where he sat through the entire video! LOL FWIW, My dog happens to love my XP too! You mentioned about the difference in battery capacities and motor size. Do you notice any difference in performance? In spite of the differences, their performance should be about the same because the XP is so much lighter and doesn't have the ultra fat tires. The Bison needs the large motor and twin batteries just to level the playing field - it likely does not gain any range over the XP.. Another advantage the Bison has is that it has 7 gears. The XP is only a single speed, and for those that want to pedal, the stock XP has no pedaling resistance beyond 8 1/2 mph. If you upgrade the crankset to 52 teeth, you get an additional 3mph of speed before there is minimal pedaling resistance. I have had my XP for about 2 1/2 months now, and now have driven 600 miles and am extremely pleased with it. Looking forward to your AddMotor review.
Toby knows. :-) you make a great point, I didn't compare al the components but I should have mentioned the 1 speed versus 7 speeds. That is a significant difference. As for performance, once I upgraded the controller on the Bison pro, its seems to be more powerful. But I am very happy with the performance of the XP.
What a great video comparing the two trikes. After I saw that you had purchased the Emojo Pro with its suspension forks and bigger tires, I also considered buying it. But, we went with the Lectric trike mostly due to price; 2 for one over the Emojo. There is a learning curve to ride a trike vs a bicycle but safety is priority # 1 now.
I'm interested in a Trike for Mom. I do not want it to easily tip over so your review on these two makes it easier. Quality is a must & I'm holding back until the new Trike arrives. Looking forward to the unboxing & review. We appreciate Toby making an appearance & he picked the Lectric XP. 😉🐕👌
Hey Reuben, thanks. It seems a lot of people are waiting for the new trike to arrive before making the decision. Lets hope we all don't get disappointed. Toby approves the XP Trike.
Saw a $6,000 e bike here on YT being driven down the road and all at once, a white cloud began pouring out between the rider's leg. He jumped off and try blowing on it...big mistake..toxic fumes. Then it burst into flames and didn't quit. Wonder why battery failed. I decided to get pedal power only.
Riding tips for e-trikes in general, please! What have you learned from riding these bikes and how can a new owner safely transition to e-trikes. Thanks!
Hey dug. Never put your feet down while in motion. You will run yourself over with the back tires. Careful around the corners and turns, lean to the inside to counterbalance the trike. If the trike feels a little tipsy, lower the seat a little to lower the center of balance. Never get on or off with it powered on. You may accidently rotate the pedal or hit the throttle. Hope this helps.
I wish I didn't have to write this review. These bikes are junk in our view. I bought two of them in July of 2023, by October both bikes have a bad axle bearing on the rear. This is with only neighborhood rides and no speed above 2. total miles on one is 117 and on the other 102. this bearing is not repairable and Lectric e-bikes said to send them back for repair. We live over a thousand miles away. They refused any help with shop manuals or tech support, just send them back. We have the bikes in our garage if anyone wishes to verify. Sorry. Don and Jenny
Thanks so much Richard! I followed your Lectric trike journey from the beginning and your reviews helped me to make the decision to buy one. I know you had a rough beginning with the damaged Lectric you received, so it's remarkable that the trike has won you over. I was going to wait to compare the new Addmotor, but decided I don't need additional power as a petite woman, but I'll likely upgrade to 52 tooth crankset to reduce dreaded ghost pedaling. Your videos are excellent!
I have been waiting on your reviews on etrikes. Like you my wife has back troubles and was waiting to see which one your wife likes. Now I guess I’ll need to wait another month. Like your wife , my wife wants to get out and do something together. Thank you
Oh no, sorry she has to wait another month. I am hopeful the new trike will be much better. We already know its a bigger battery, bigger motor and more torque. Depending on where and how you ride, you may not need the extra power, torque, speed, battery and suspension forks. What we learned about the Lectric XP is that its very capable, more so than we imagined. But its limited to 14mph. With how and where we ride, the torque is fine, the battery is enough, the motor is very good and the tires along with the suspension seat post do a good job on the bumps. Hopefully just a few more weeks.
Lectric trike xp. My brake disc is rusting from the dampness in the air. How can I clean it up? Is there anything to prevent rust once I get it cleaned up?
Not sure what to tell you there. Try a can of brake clean and see if you can get it off. But usually any small imperfection in the disk can affect braking and also create a lot of brake noise. I have not run into this problem yet.
I watch your videos about if you should get a XP ETRIKE, and how you said something about it without every riding it, it was a very disappointing video for me. But when I seen the video of the etrike you decided to purchase and how much trouble it was to put together, I knew right away that bike was a bad decision. There are too many etrikes out there that you can purchase that don’t require much, if any labor of putting it together. Even though the XP TRIKE came with some problems, it’s still a better deal then the other trike. Basically I’m saying that I’m happy to see you admit that you made a mistake about the XP TRIKE. Even after seeing your bad review of the XP TRIKE I still purchase one for my wife, mostly because I know she didn’t want such a beast of a bike seeing that I already ride a Himiway Cruiser fat tire. Anyway this is a great video.
I don't recall saying it was a bad trike, It just didn't fit our requirements. I know there are a lot of people that love the trike. But yes, after we tried it, we like it much better. Thanks for sharing your comments and support, its appreciated.
Excellent information. Legitimate and no BS. Thank you so much for your review. Absolutely helped me to make my decision. Thanks so much! I appreciate your fair and honest review. Both pros and cons. Which makes your review that much more credible. Thanks so much!!’
I really did enjoy this videos thank you for sharing my friend I like my XP Trike too but one thing I do not like abou XP Trike goes to slow I wish it would go to 20 anyway all my best Ramon from Athens Georgia
Hi Richard. Looking forward to your upcoming Lectric XP/Addmotor E10 comparison like so many others are. Which version of the Addmotor are you getting?
I have been consuming info on the lectric trike. What has me sold is, rear wheel drive, 500w motor ( max size in Canada) hydraulic breaks, foldablility, trailer towing on center (you have to by the peice, but the frame mount is there) 30.5 inches wide so it will fit through a standard exterior door.... literally this can replace a car as a grocery getter... but boy I am telling you... I will need pro rated locks. I am also at tagging it... twice.trailer hauling means I can bring my grand daughter along for the ride.
I think the Bison Pro (not sure, can you clarify?) is on a modified bike frame (like the Addmotor, which is why they are less stable). The Lectric trike frame was designed from the bottom up specifically for use as a trike - that was a huge selling point for us.
I wondered why the Bison Pro had a lower weight capacity than the Lectric. The additional weight of the trike itself plus the flexibility of the frame are probably the main reasons. Personally I don't want a front hub motor no matter how good a trike is. I'm sure they're fine but in my head I just don't like the idea. Great comparison video.
Greetings again. I have not bought anything. I have a question about brakes. There are hydraulic and manual DISC BRAKES. Can you comment about the difference between the two? I have not experienced either. The electric XP is still teasing me. My fear is the condition that it will arrive in. Have you heard of any improvement in their shipping damages, etc.? Thank you again for all of your help. Blessings to you.
Great question. Most people like to see hydraulic brakes on larger, heavier ebikes. They do brake a little better. However, a quality manual brake does just fine also. So don't pass up the perfect bike just because it has manual disk. Now, hydraulic are easier to maintain and don't need periodic adjustments as the pads wear thin. So that is a benefit. As for updates, I asked several days ago and didn't get a response.
The E310 is supposed to be in three different wheel sizes 18, 20 and 24 the specs look great. second week of September is the supposed release date, definitely worth waiting for, Cant wait....
Last 4 auto mechanic shops robbed me or tried to..last one disconected spark wire at rotor as i was leaving and wondering what else as the computer is not saying...
You provided a lot of good info. Thanks. The Lectric XP is rated for 330lbs. The size is great for a very short rider. 1. Should the foldable frame be a concern for someone who is over 300lbs? 2. Should the motor and tire size be an issue for the larger rider to go up inclines and over grass etc?
Does not matter if its folding in my opinion. You just want to make sure the overall weight capacity is good. If you don't exceed that, and for some reason the folding mechanism failed, that would be a big problem for the company. As for the rest, rider weight is going to be a factor on any trike/bike. So here is what I suggest, look for something that has 750w motor, but also a high torque rating. I would suggest 90nm or higher, which is how the new E-310 is equipped. That should do you just fine.
I'm a big guy also at 6'3" and 250 lbs, and I've been riding trikes for 45 years now (an etrike for the last 6 yrs). A mid-sized trike is lower and better to control with leaning into corners, etc. as long as it's rated to handle my weight and the frame doesn't twist much. The rear wheel drive on the Lectric XP might be why it does inclines and high grass better than that FWD Bison trike. * Which is why I'm also waiting for the Addmotor 310 Plus! Extra performance is worth the $$! (But I wish they'd make their Cruise Control user-settable for more than 6 km/hr.)*
yeah, I think...hope, the e-310 will be much better. It should be with the higher torque rating and higher speed. 14mph is good for a lot of people, but 20 is better for us.
Yeah, really looking forward to getting more good insights on the 310. Got some time to choose since I won't be getting anything delivered until January of 2024! Help me to lean on Addmotor about their "Cruise Control" simply being a pre-set at 6 km/hr; that's just "Walk Assist"! A true C.C. could be a great (value-add) feature to have it function like a car's C.C.!@@EbikeReviews
Magicyle all the way since i have it already and I tried some of ebike.. ill stick on magicycle because it looks more ebike than other like looks motorcycle and you cannot call it ebike 😂
I bought my wife the Lectric trike , arrived a couple of days ago. She hasn't been on it yet but I have . It pulls me up our driveway with ease. I have the Philodo H8 AWD fat tire bike. That thing is a beast! Just can't fold it up and put it in the van.
I just bought the XP for my wife and she really loves it compared to a regular ebike. You should of mentioned the weight difference of the bikes, the XP is light and I can lift it in the back of my truck. Good review!
I also bought Lectric e-Trike without front suspension fork. I ,as a senior 15:46 often suffer shock on my hands and body on even tar-road and off roads
Great comparison video. I’m awaiting my Lectric XP Trike to be delivered soon! Did lots of research on it and looking forward to riding it. Where did you get the mirrors for the Lectric Trike, if I may ask?
@@EbikeReviewsThe longer framed Rickshaw etrikes are cool too (bpm imports TSX-900 > and ones from sixthreezero). Your Wife & Daughter would def love being chauffeured around by you in one of those on a bike trail! 🙂
Nice review. Not surprised with the conclusion you arrived at. But all you really needed to do was ask your dog. Look where he sat through the entire video! LOL FWIW, My dog happens to love my XP too!
You mentioned about the difference in battery capacities and motor size. Do you notice any difference in performance? In spite of the differences, their performance should be about the same because the XP is so much lighter and doesn't have the ultra fat tires. The Bison needs the large motor and twin batteries just to level the playing field - it likely does not gain any range over the XP..
Another advantage the Bison has is that it has 7 gears. The XP is only a single speed, and for those that want to pedal, the stock XP has no pedaling resistance beyond 8 1/2 mph. If you upgrade the crankset to 52 teeth, you get an additional 3mph of speed before there is minimal pedaling resistance.
I have had my XP for about 2 1/2 months now, and now have driven 600 miles and am extremely pleased with it.
Looking forward to your AddMotor review.
Toby knows. :-) you make a great point, I didn't compare al the components but I should have mentioned the 1 speed versus 7 speeds. That is a significant difference. As for performance, once I upgraded the controller on the Bison pro, its seems to be more powerful. But I am very happy with the performance of the XP.
What a great video comparing the two trikes. After I saw that you had purchased the Emojo Pro with its suspension forks and bigger tires, I also considered buying it. But, we went with the Lectric trike mostly due to price; 2 for one over the Emojo. There is a learning curve to ride a trike vs a bicycle but safety is priority # 1 now.
Hey thanks for sharing. Hope you enjoy your Lectric Trikes.
I'm interested in a Trike for Mom. I do not want it to easily tip over so your review on these two makes it easier. Quality is a must & I'm holding back until the new Trike arrives. Looking forward to the unboxing & review. We appreciate Toby making an appearance & he picked the Lectric XP. 😉🐕👌
Hey Reuben, thanks. It seems a lot of people are waiting for the new trike to arrive before making the decision. Lets hope we all don't get disappointed. Toby approves the XP Trike.
Saw a $6,000 e bike here on YT being driven down the road and all at once, a white cloud began pouring out between the rider's leg. He jumped off and try blowing on it...big mistake..toxic fumes. Then it burst into flames and didn't quit. Wonder why battery failed. I decided to get pedal power only.
25 mile range with solar generator to charge battery...bingo..2 batterys?..no bloodsuckers attached yet..
Riding tips for e-trikes in general, please! What have you learned from riding these bikes and how can a new owner safely transition to e-trikes. Thanks!
Hey dug. Never put your feet down while in motion. You will run yourself over with the back tires. Careful around the corners and turns, lean to the inside to counterbalance the trike. If the trike feels a little tipsy, lower the seat a little to lower the center of balance. Never get on or off with it powered on. You may accidently rotate the pedal or hit the throttle. Hope this helps.
@@EbikeReviews 👍
I wish I didn't have to write this review. These bikes are junk in our view. I bought two of them in July of 2023, by October both bikes have a bad axle bearing on the rear. This is with only neighborhood rides and no speed above 2. total miles on one is 117 and on the other 102. this bearing is not repairable and Lectric e-bikes said to send them back for repair. We live over a thousand miles away. They refused any help with shop manuals or tech support, just send them back. We have the bikes in our garage if anyone wishes to verify. Sorry. Don and Jenny
Thanks so much Richard! I followed your Lectric trike journey from the beginning and your reviews helped me to make the decision to buy one. I know you had a rough beginning with the damaged Lectric you received, so it's remarkable that the trike has won you over. I was going to wait to compare the new Addmotor, but decided I don't need additional power as a petite woman, but I'll likely upgrade to 52 tooth crankset to reduce dreaded ghost pedaling. Your videos are excellent!
I have been waiting on your reviews on etrikes. Like you my wife has back troubles and was waiting to see which one your wife likes. Now I guess I’ll need to wait another month. Like your wife , my wife wants to get out and do something together. Thank you
Oh no, sorry she has to wait another month. I am hopeful the new trike will be much better. We already know its a bigger battery, bigger motor and more torque. Depending on where and how you ride, you may not need the extra power, torque, speed, battery and suspension forks. What we learned about the Lectric XP is that its very capable, more so than we imagined. But its limited to 14mph. With how and where we ride, the torque is fine, the battery is enough, the motor is very good and the tires along with the suspension seat post do a good job on the bumps. Hopefully just a few more weeks.
Lectric trike xp. My brake disc is rusting from the dampness in the air. How can I clean it up? Is there anything to prevent rust once I get it cleaned up?
Not sure what to tell you there. Try a can of brake clean and see if you can get it off. But usually any small imperfection in the disk can affect braking and also create a lot of brake noise. I have not run into this problem yet.
I watch your videos about if you should get a XP ETRIKE, and how you said something about it without every riding it, it was a very disappointing video for me. But when I seen the video of the etrike you decided to purchase and how much trouble it was to put together, I knew right away that bike was a bad decision. There are too many etrikes out there that you can purchase that don’t require much, if any labor of putting it together. Even though the XP TRIKE came with some problems, it’s still a better deal then the other trike. Basically I’m saying that I’m happy to see you admit that you made a mistake about the XP TRIKE. Even after seeing your bad review of the XP TRIKE I still purchase one for my wife, mostly because I know she didn’t want such a beast of a bike seeing that I already ride a Himiway Cruiser fat tire. Anyway this is a great video.
I don't recall saying it was a bad trike, It just didn't fit our requirements. I know there are a lot of people that love the trike. But yes, after we tried it, we like it much better. Thanks for sharing your comments and support, its appreciated.
Richard Can't wait to see your video on the new etrike.
Thanks Gregg!
Great video you are a great teacher Thankyou for your help
Thank you, and your welcome.
Excellent information. Legitimate and no BS. Thank you so much for your review. Absolutely helped me to make my decision. Thanks so much! I appreciate your fair and honest review. Both pros and cons. Which makes your review that much more credible. Thanks so much!!’
Thank you for the trust and support. Glad the info was helpful.
I really did enjoy this videos thank you for sharing my friend I like my XP Trike too but one thing I do not like abou XP Trike goes to slow I wish it would go to 20 anyway all my best Ramon from Athens Georgia
Thanks Ramon!
Hi Richard. Looking forward to your upcoming Lectric XP/Addmotor E10 comparison like so many others are. Which version of the Addmotor are you getting?
Hey Jay, we opted for the standard (middle) size.
I have been consuming info on the lectric trike. What has me sold is, rear wheel drive, 500w motor ( max size in Canada) hydraulic breaks, foldablility, trailer towing on center (you have to by the peice, but the frame mount is there) 30.5 inches wide so it will fit through a standard exterior door.... literally this can replace a car as a grocery getter... but boy I am telling you... I will need pro rated locks. I am also at tagging it... twice.trailer hauling means I can bring my grand daughter along for the ride.
Great! Thanks for the comments.
GOOD VIDEO, LOOKING TO BUY A E BIKE THESE ARE THETWO I’M LOOKING AT, I’LL HOLD OFF INTIL YOUR NEXT VIDEO.
Thank you, look at my channel, I have more recent videos now.
Thank you Rich. I can add the Lectric XP is approved by my wife and she has more than 500 miles on it.
Nice.
Looks like Papa trike vs baby trike. If you sell the Emojo, will you be getting a trike for yourself, even tho you don't really need it?
I think the Bison Pro (not sure, can you clarify?) is on a modified bike frame (like the Addmotor, which is why they are less stable). The Lectric trike frame was designed from the bottom up specifically for use as a trike - that was a huge selling point for us.
He mentions in his review of the Bison that the frame was specifically designed as a trike
I wondered why the Bison Pro had a lower weight capacity than the Lectric. The additional weight of the trike itself plus the flexibility of the frame are probably the main reasons. Personally I don't want a front hub motor no matter how good a trike is. I'm sure they're fine but in my head I just don't like the idea. Great comparison video.
Thank you for the education we appreciated out here. Great job
Greetings again. I have not bought anything. I have a question about brakes. There are hydraulic and manual DISC BRAKES. Can you comment about the difference between the two? I have not experienced either. The electric XP is still teasing me. My fear is the condition that it will arrive in. Have you heard of any improvement in their shipping damages, etc.? Thank you again for all of your help. Blessings to you.
Great question. Most people like to see hydraulic brakes on larger, heavier ebikes. They do brake a little better. However, a quality manual brake does just fine also. So don't pass up the perfect bike just because it has manual disk. Now, hydraulic are easier to maintain and don't need periodic adjustments as the pads wear thin. So that is a benefit. As for updates, I asked several days ago and didn't get a response.
I am going with six three zero trike…..or liberty trike ❤❤❤ I like your videos I love your dog, beautiful pup pup
Thank you!!
Great review, Richard. Thanks a lot. I have always wondered about etrikes. Good comparisons.
Your welcome.
The E310 is supposed to be in three different wheel sizes 18, 20 and 24 the specs look great. second week of September is the supposed release date, definitely worth waiting for, Cant wait....
Yeah, more power, more speed, just seems like a great option. Can't wait to get it.
Thanks for your input...I was seriously considering a bison...but I think I'll try a rental first on each trikes.
Definitly test one if you can. Some people really like them, I just think the Bison is too big for most people.
I ordered the Add Motor trike also I was just wondering if you heard anything about the date are coming out?
Sometime in September. I asked for more specifics but have not heard back from them.
Well done!
Thank you.
You said the battery is in the down tube, it's behind the seat tube...
Ugh! I did didn't I. Your the first to point that out. My lips and my brain are not in sync most days.
Last 4 auto mechanic shops robbed me or tried to..last one disconected spark wire at rotor as i was leaving and wondering what else as the computer is not saying...
Have something they can do with this 200$ motor tho..(shove it up their)
You provided a lot of good info. Thanks. The Lectric XP is rated for 330lbs. The size is great for a very short rider.
1. Should the foldable frame be a concern for someone who is over 300lbs?
2. Should the motor and tire size be an issue for the larger rider to go up inclines and over grass etc?
Does not matter if its folding in my opinion. You just want to make sure the overall weight capacity is good. If you don't exceed that, and for some reason the folding mechanism failed, that would be a big problem for the company. As for the rest, rider weight is going to be a factor on any trike/bike. So here is what I suggest, look for something that has 750w motor, but also a high torque rating. I would suggest 90nm or higher, which is how the new E-310 is equipped. That should do you just fine.
@@EbikeReviews Thanks
I'm a big guy also at 6'3" and 250 lbs, and I've been riding trikes for 45 years now (an etrike for the last 6 yrs). A mid-sized trike is lower and better to control with leaning into corners, etc. as long as it's rated to handle my weight and the frame doesn't twist much.
The rear wheel drive on the Lectric XP might be why it does inclines and high grass better than that FWD Bison trike.
* Which is why I'm also waiting for the Addmotor 310 Plus! Extra performance is worth the $$! (But I wish they'd make their Cruise Control user-settable for more than 6 km/hr.)*
yeah, I think...hope, the e-310 will be much better. It should be with the higher torque rating and higher speed. 14mph is good for a lot of people, but 20 is better for us.
Yeah, really looking forward to getting more good insights on the 310. Got some time to choose since I won't be getting anything delivered until January of 2024!
Help me to lean on Addmotor about their "Cruise Control" simply being a pre-set at 6 km/hr; that's just "Walk Assist"! A true C.C. could be a great (value-add) feature to have it function like a car's C.C.!@@EbikeReviews
@@jimmackenzie5166 Well hopefully they corrected it on the E-310. We shall find out.
Magicyle all the way since i have it already and I tried some of ebike.. ill stick on magicycle because it looks more ebike than other like looks motorcycle and you cannot call it ebike 😂
I bought my wife the Lectric trike , arrived a couple of days ago. She hasn't been on it yet but I have . It pulls me up our driveway with ease. I have the Philodo H8 AWD fat tire bike. That thing is a beast! Just can't fold it up and put it in the van.
I just bought the XP for my wife and she really loves it compared to a regular ebike. You should of mentioned the weight difference of the bikes, the XP is light and I can lift it in the back of my truck. Good review!
I also bought Lectric e-Trike without front suspension fork. I ,as a senior 15:46 often suffer shock on my hands and body on even tar-road and off roads
Great comparison video. I’m awaiting my Lectric XP Trike to be delivered soon! Did lots of research on it and looking forward to riding it. Where did you get the mirrors for the Lectric Trike, if I may ask?
Hope you enjoy the XP Trike, here are the mirrors I use. amzn.to/3sJ3r53
@@EbikeReviews sweet! The same ones I was looking at. Any reason you chose the blue lenses over the silver? Thanks for the help!
Blue does not reflect the sun so you don't get blinded by the light they way you do with the silver. @@ConsciousCarryEDC
Toby obviously prefers the XP, he sat there waiting for a ride.
I think I’m SOLD on the Addmotor 310!
90nm of torque ✅
Differential ✅
Front suspension ✅
20AH 🔋✅
Multiple colors 🟡 ✅
I think you will be happy with the E-310, I can't wait to get it.
@@EbikeReviews Yes indeed, and I’ll be right here to watch you test it out!
@@EbikeReviewsI just did a cart mock up, & $2K turned into $3K really quick lol! 🤑
@@EbikeReviewsThe longer framed Rickshaw etrikes are cool too (bpm imports TSX-900 > and ones from sixthreezero). Your Wife & Daughter would def love being chauffeured around by you in one of those on a bike trail! 🙂
Great video on the comparison of both trikes. I'm saving my money for the Lectric trike . Keep on keeping on 👍👍