Eliminate Noises From Your Lectric XPedition or other ebike
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2023
- Before the fixes, I was reminded of how little I spent on this cargo ebike relative to what else is on the market. The specs are superb and I still very much like the brand and want to be a lot more proud to ride it. The rattling, clanging and brushing noises was hideous and I know you all want to silence the bike.
Here’s how. - Zábava
I would put felt or cork or rubber washer between any bolt on accessories. That should dampen a lot of rattles. Plan on picking one of these up for my wife and small kids. Thanks for the honest reviews
Thank you so much!!!! It’s the fender noise for me lol. I thought it was loose but it felt like it was on there good 😂 it was driving me crazy. Absolutely LOVE my Xpedition!!! Your channel has been super helpful!
Awesome! Glad you got something out of it.
I am so glad I found your channel. Especially for the xpedition you have a gold mine if you keep it up with the lectrics!!! My xpedition is scheduled to be delivered in the next day or two 🎉.
Thanks so much for taking time to share kind words. I appreciate that. Glad the video helped. Now you’re all set for the delivery. Remember FedEx doesn’t require a signature and Lectric won’t make them so definitely be around when the delivery comes.
@@Funcentricso stupid to not have signature for something this expensive. I messaged them about it but I don't think they will do anything.
@@stkyrce I know, right?
Good video good quality I love your space. It’s very well thought out! This is Dusty from the expedition group by the way!
Is this a Lectric XPedition group? I'd love to hear about that. I've got about 1500 miles on mine and would like to hear about anybody upgrading controller and maybe addressing the INFERNAL noise from inside my downtube. Still love the bike though.
Hi from the xpedition group 👋🏽
Great video, your lighting is awesome
Hahah. Thanks. Yeah I prioritize lighting and sound.
Great video!!
Thanks!
I had a rattle coming from the running boards. I wrapped a small piece of black Gorilla tape around the shaft of the running board before inserting/attaching it to the frame. Fixed the rattle perfectly.
That was my original idea but angling posts didn't require any extra material which I found to be more convenient to do.
Just got mine today. I hear something coming from the pedal area when i first start accelerating/pedaling. Good tip on the rotors. Mine have a bit of rub.
Ooo, there is a guy out there on CZcams that addressed this but it required removing components and remounting.
@@Funcentricfound the noise. It was the black plastic disc the chain sits on. It was too far out from the bike. Slid it closer to the bike and the squeaking is gone.
@@davidporter5664 oh great. That’s good news. I think you mean the chain tensioner.
Great video! I was curious What make is the neon bike on your back wall ?
Juiced Rip Racer. Best sale price was $850. Highest price was $1,400. Mostly $1,000 lately. They make exclusively 52v ebikes. I have a video on it as well on my channel.
Organic is quieter but less stopping power. Metallic is bound to have a squeel, but greater stopping power - hence why manufacturers tend opt for metallic or semi-metallic for their ebikes.
Makes sense. Yes, but also a lot of e-bike buyers are so new to bikes, they’re bound to want something quieter and won’t know the difference with stopping power. I see what you’re saying though. Better safe than inconvenient.
I totally agree with you tbh. most people just want their bikes to work the way that they expect them to work, and part of that means being quiet. @@Funcentric
It makes more sense to go with semi metallic on heavier, faster ebikes. However, resin may be fine for a lot of people if they get a lighter ebike or don't do max speed alot.
@@deansmits006 very true. And for those that are doing short trips where there’s really no time to warm up metallic pads. Also you can just engage the brake sooner. I find metallic or semi metallic more for race application and where dry conditions are always expected. With cargo bikes though, many uses these for everyday use as opposed to competition.
Xpedition owner here, great video! Just put on some resin pads. Looking forward to the ride, thanks for the suggestions. Where did you get the master lock cuff mount? Can you provide the link?
The master lock cuff mounting bracket has been discontinued. I am not able to find anymore. I got that about 15 years ago. I don’t think they’ll be making them again unfortunately.
Is the plus 1 chair made from 3/4 inch pipe or 1” pipe? Is the barrow bar made of 3/4 inch pipe or 1” pipe?
Pretty sure 1”. I’ll verify.
I love your honesty. Very little of that in reviews on youtube. But you never addressed my biggest concern about the XPedition. It supposedly can go 30 or so miles per hour. But it has no suspension at all, not front or back. I would expect a very rough ride(?). Can you address this issue please? Thank you!
Thanks! It won’t go 30mph on throttle only. It’s shipped as a class 2 bike but can be changed to class 3 which tops out at 28mph, which is the legal limit.
Yes, the ride is rough as expected from a cargo bike. As a budget bike, it’s not the best quality but manageable. Excellent value. Some folks have installed suspension seat posts. Generally you won’t find suspension cargo bikes. It’s typical for cargo bikes to be hard tail and rigid fork. Some may offer front suspension but rear is rare.
I’ve been recommending the Aventon abound over this XPedition unless there’s something specific about the XPedition that suits the rider’s needs better. Class 3 is over rated. You don’t need to be going that fast on a cargo bike.
Which resin pads did you buy? Drop that affiliate link in your description!
I don’t do affiliate links. I just picked the cheapest one from Amazon. It was about nine dollars for four pairs.
I have a creaking sound on my Xpedition that seems to be coming from the handlebars. Have you ever heard of that? I can feel just a little bit of play in the handlebars and the sound is very noticeable when riding. Now that I've watched your video I'm going to double check the front fender too.
There are two caps on either side of where the handlebar bends. Remove those caps to reveal two screws in either side. Tighten those up and see if the noise goes away. People have been complaining about the looseness of that area but not necessarily noise, but hopefully that will help. If not, then I’m not sure.
@@Funcentric Well, I removed those caps but the screws were already very tight. It seems to be related to the design of the folding handlebars and possibly the hinge. Can you feel any wiggle if you hold the tire still and move the handlebars back and forth?
@@javamon hmmm, I’m not sure then. As a mechanical thing, maybe worth bringing to a bike shop or you can ask in the XPedition Facebook group. I’m an admin there. I’ll approve you if you apply for membership there. That might be a place to start. There are some experienced Owners there who may be able to help more than me.
Resin pads may not let as long, though im not sure if what to expect in bikes. I am more used cars
Correct, they certainly will not last as long. But on the flip side, they aren’t as harsh in rotors. So your rotors would last longer. Also resin reaches max braking capacity without having to warm up first unlike metallic and semi metallic. Resin isn’t for race applications and being the cargo bike is for more practical use, I think it’a the way to go. Also resin performs better in wet conditions.
can you do a comparison of the lectric xpedition dual and the aipas A6 dual?
Haha my channel isn’t big enough for anyone to send me anything. I don’t think I’ll be getting any electric bikes anytime soon.
The quality isn’t the reason we buy from Lectric. It’s the customer service. I
Can’t imagine a knockoff company like Aipas would provide service anywhere near that of the level of Lectric.
If you go with another brand, the deal has to be ridiculously cheap and even then, I personally wouldn’t do it. You could end up with a $1,000 brick or bomb.
Does the bike pedals make noise when you pedal?
No but they have some play. Annoying. I swapped those out with non quick release ones. Much better. $25ish
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Brake cleaner takes away the noise. I sprayed it on my expeditions rotors and the noise was gone.
I tried that with another bike. No good for me at least. Maybe I’ll try it with the XPedition. Thanks.
Step 1. Instead of buying a bumpy, squeaky and rattly Xpedition; buy a smooth and quiet Aipas A6
Non-american company with zero support? No thanks. Eventually people will start to really value American support. Until then, people are okay buying overseas products as long as they get a discount off the top. But even that's starting to creep up. China is starting to realize that Americans don't value American support yet. So in the meantime, they're just juicing it.