From my ownership experience so far, the bike seems to be built sturdy like a truck. I have a bumpy commute to and from work, and after lowing the PSI to ~30 - 35, the ride is fairly comfy and nothing rattles or seems loose. We'll see how it holds up over a few years. I had to adjust the brakes out of the box, but as Lectric's videos show, that is not difficult.
Thanks for the video. I received my Lectric One recently and I have the same issue with the rear rack being bent (Lectric is sending me a new one). Could you post your footage of removing and replacing the rear wheel? I watched Lectric's video of it for a different bike, but I would love to see how it went for you and the tools you used.
Lectric One is my first e-bike. One thing I was not expecting was how the "pedal assist" works. If I have a pedal assist level turned on, once I start pedaling, the full power of that level comes on. So if I have pedal assist level 3 on, there is no way to go slower than that level's speed other than to lower the pedal assist. From my experience, if I am using pedal assist, I have 5 speeds the bicycle can go while I am pedaling with assistance.
That is also how other Lectric models work. Requires some getting used to, sort of a manual, not automatic transmission. Start out in assist level 1, progress up thru the gears to desired speed, and up the assist level to match your cruising speed. Obviously, this is on an open road, whereas in city riding you are more busy changing pedaling vs not pedaling. and thru the assist levels. But if what you describe is true, then the claim of automatic shifting is false. Maybe there is another setting that is for full auto ? I think "torque-sensing" is what current bikes would call "automatic", but that type requires more actual effort pedaling, as the motor assists according to how hard you are trying to go. More like a real bike. For seniors with shot knees like mine, I prefer the motor do most of the work, and I do
What type of lock is best for the form factor of this ebike? I've been looking at the Litelok X3 and the ABUS 540. Would either of these be good security for the lectric one?
I used an AI music creator program called Suno. I have a paid license so I can keep/own the music I ask it to make and it's a lot faster than trying to find music to match the riding footage. You can see it here at Suno.com. They also have a free account, but you don't get to own what you create but its still a ton of fun to play with.
I have both e-bikes currently accessible and ready to ride on a whim and I always grab the Lectric ONE. The only time I would grab the XPress is if I was going for a longer ride with friends as they are more casual and the XPress would be a more casual ride. The Lectric ONE is definitely a lot more fun for me as I like the nimbleness of a 20" ebike and the immediate kick in power it gives me to take me to 28 mph super fast. I only have the XPress 500watt, and although it too is powerful and feels a lot like some 750watt ebikes I've ridden in the past, the size makes it not as nimble and more like a power cruiser. I am sure the 750 watt version of the XPress would be even more amazing, but I would likely still ride it like fast a cruiser. I liken it to comparing a sports car (ONE) vs a luxury car (XPress) due to the position you are sitting in with the way the handlebars are angled. With front suspension, larger tires, and sitting higher, the XPress is more comfortable and smoother to keep you less tired after a long ride. The Lectric ONE makes the adrenaline flow and makes the rider feel like a teen again so you won't notice how much energy your are using it till you're done with your ride. Generally I have much more fun on the Lectric ONE and feel way more exhilarated during the ride, but I am happily spent when done (like I played a game of basketball). Depending on what kind of rider you may be, each bike will give each person a different experience.
Except that like all 90's era hub drives, when you need that peak wattage it is not available. Because they turn the hub, not the drive train, they slow on hills or under load, all motors lose power when slowed.
Lectric used to have the XPremium which was a powerful mid-drive with a standard rear derailleur drive train, but seeing that they no longer sell that model I have a feeling it was too difficult for most inexperienced riders to use. You are definitely right, the Lectric ONE being a rear hub drive ebike will have some of the typical downfalls that all hub drives have of loss of power and not being able to utilize gearing, but as far as hub drive motor ebikes go, this one is by far one of the best to keep as much help from the gears as possible to keep you moving forward with a little leg power due to the automatic shifting the Pinion gear box has to downshift for you as the bike slows from a hill climb. I've heard there are rear hubs like the Rohloff Speedhub that have 14 gears and electronic internal shifting which would run a middrive and maybe Lectric will go that route next? That would be amazing if they relaunched the XPremium with a Rohloff Speedhub!
terrible assemble from A to Z first time I saw that , normally all the companies arrive at least 85% assembled not even suspension very bad hard to drive worst bike I see till now
Lectric One is my first e-bike. One thing I was not expecting was how the "pedal assist" works. If I have a pedal assist level turned on, once I start pedaling, the full power of that level comes on. So if I have pedal assist level 3 on, there is no way to go slower than that level's speed other than to lower the pedal assist. From my experience, if I am using pedal assist, I have 5 speeds the bicycle can go while I am pedaling with assistance.
No suspension at all & I HATE how it looks (the aesthetics). Too many Lectric and Rad bikes don't look like bikes... same with Pedego, who charges a lot for a bike that doesn't look like a bike.
Front suspension would have been nice and I bet they will add it on future ONE models. As for the look, I used to feel the same way when I bought my first XP 1.0, but after riding so many ebikes with similar frames, they've kind of grown on me. As time passed, it seemed less and less that ebike companies tried to make ebikes look like a regular bikes, but I have a feeling this may change as more countries (including the US) are getting more strict with regulations and less people may want to avoid attracting unwanted attention. Hard to say...
@@EbikeProducts100% of all fork and frame suspension are designed for off road control, NOT on road comfort. If designed to absorb road irregularities they would be so soft as to dive dangerously stopping. Most are just rehashed junk that failed on mtb's in The 90's. Comfort does not come from heavy, energy absorbing suspensions, fat tires or thickly padded seats. It comes from good geometry, better, round tubing and proper fit.
Both my ebikes have no suspension. To me, it's more weight and usually cheap forks. I ride everyday dirt roads, trails, and sidewalks. 4x20" tires for sand, street tires are 2.5 inch 20 inch tires. $2200 + tax, not everybody van afford. Maybe someday the price could be cheaper, I hope.
From my ownership experience so far, the bike seems to be built sturdy like a truck. I have a bumpy commute to and from work, and after lowing the PSI to ~30 - 35, the ride is fairly comfy and nothing rattles or seems loose. We'll see how it holds up over a few years. I had to adjust the brakes out of the box, but as Lectric's videos show, that is not difficult.
Xpress 750 high step is the best. 27.5x 2.1 tires street tires torque sensor. Best bang for buck.
Thanks for the video. I received my Lectric One recently and I have the same issue with the rear rack being bent (Lectric is sending me a new one). Could you post your footage of removing and replacing the rear wheel? I watched Lectric's video of it for a different bike, but I would love to see how it went for you and the tools you used.
Lectric One is my first e-bike. One thing I was not expecting was how the "pedal assist" works. If I have a pedal assist level turned on, once I start pedaling, the full power of that level comes on. So if I have pedal assist level 3 on, there is no way to go slower than that level's speed other than to lower the pedal assist. From my experience, if I am using pedal assist, I have 5 speeds the bicycle can go while I am pedaling with assistance.
That is also how other Lectric models work. Requires some getting used to, sort of a manual, not automatic transmission. Start out in assist level 1, progress up thru the gears to desired speed, and up the assist level to match your cruising speed. Obviously, this is on an open road, whereas in city riding you are more busy changing pedaling vs not pedaling. and thru the assist levels. But if what you describe is true, then the claim of automatic shifting is false. Maybe there is another setting that is for full auto ?
I think "torque-sensing" is what current bikes would call "automatic", but that type requires more actual effort pedaling, as the motor assists according to how hard you are trying to go. More like a real bike. For seniors with shot knees like mine, I prefer the motor do most of the work, and I do
What type of lock is best for the form factor of this ebike? I've been looking at the Litelok X3 and the ABUS 540. Would either of these be good security for the lectric one?
Who sings intro song. Great video 🤙😎🌞
I used an AI music creator program called Suno. I have a paid license so I can keep/own the music I ask it to make and it's a lot faster than trying to find music to match the riding footage. You can see it here at Suno.com. They also have a free account, but you don't get to own what you create but its still a ton of fun to play with.
Do you like this bike or the express 750 better?
I have both e-bikes currently accessible and ready to ride on a whim and I always grab the Lectric ONE. The only time I would grab the XPress is if I was going for a longer ride with friends as they are more casual and the XPress would be a more casual ride. The Lectric ONE is definitely a lot more fun for me as I like the nimbleness of a 20" ebike and the immediate kick in power it gives me to take me to 28 mph super fast. I only have the XPress 500watt, and although it too is powerful and feels a lot like some 750watt ebikes I've ridden in the past, the size makes it not as nimble and more like a power cruiser. I am sure the 750 watt version of the XPress would be even more amazing, but I would likely still ride it like fast a cruiser. I liken it to comparing a sports car (ONE) vs a luxury car (XPress) due to the position you are sitting in with the way the handlebars are angled. With front suspension, larger tires, and sitting higher, the XPress is more comfortable and smoother to keep you less tired after a long ride. The Lectric ONE makes the adrenaline flow and makes the rider feel like a teen again so you won't notice how much energy your are using it till you're done with your ride. Generally I have much more fun on the Lectric ONE and feel way more exhilarated during the ride, but I am happily spent when done (like I played a game of basketball). Depending on what kind of rider you may be, each bike will give each person a different experience.
I like 750 express high step best.❤
Except that like all 90's era hub drives, when you need that peak wattage it is not available. Because they turn the hub, not the drive train, they slow on hills or under load, all motors lose power when slowed.
Lectric used to have the XPremium which was a powerful mid-drive with a standard rear derailleur drive train, but seeing that they no longer sell that model I have a feeling it was too difficult for most inexperienced riders to use. You are definitely right, the Lectric ONE being a rear hub drive ebike will have some of the typical downfalls that all hub drives have of loss of power and not being able to utilize gearing, but as far as hub drive motor ebikes go, this one is by far one of the best to keep as much help from the gears as possible to keep you moving forward with a little leg power due to the automatic shifting the Pinion gear box has to downshift for you as the bike slows from a hill climb. I've heard there are rear hubs like the Rohloff Speedhub that have 14 gears and electronic internal shifting which would run a middrive and maybe Lectric will go that route next? That would be amazing if they relaunched the XPremium with a Rohloff Speedhub!
terrible assemble from A to Z first time I saw that , normally all the companies arrive at least 85% assembled not even suspension very bad hard to drive worst bike I see till now
Lectric One is my first e-bike. One thing I was not expecting was how the "pedal assist" works. If I have a pedal assist level turned on, once I start pedaling, the full power of that level comes on. So if I have pedal assist level 3 on, there is no way to go slower than that level's speed other than to lower the pedal assist. From my experience, if I am using pedal assist, I have 5 speeds the bicycle can go while I am pedaling with assistance.
No suspension at all & I HATE how it looks (the aesthetics). Too many Lectric and Rad bikes don't look like bikes... same with Pedego, who charges a lot for a bike that doesn't look like a bike.
Front suspension would have been nice and I bet they will add it on future ONE models. As for the look, I used to feel the same way when I bought my first XP 1.0, but after riding so many ebikes with similar frames, they've kind of grown on me. As time passed, it seemed less and less that ebike companies tried to make ebikes look like a regular bikes, but I have a feeling this may change as more countries (including the US) are getting more strict with regulations and less people may want to avoid attracting unwanted attention. Hard to say...
@@EbikeProducts100% of all fork and frame suspension are designed for off road control, NOT on road comfort. If designed to absorb road irregularities they would be so soft as to dive dangerously stopping. Most are just rehashed junk that failed on mtb's in The 90's. Comfort does not come from heavy, energy absorbing suspensions, fat tires or thickly padded seats. It comes from good geometry, better, round tubing and proper fit.
Both my ebikes have no suspension. To me, it's more weight and usually cheap forks. I ride everyday dirt roads, trails, and sidewalks. 4x20" tires for sand, street tires are 2.5 inch 20 inch tires. $2200 + tax, not everybody van afford. Maybe someday the price could be cheaper, I hope.