Lectric XPedition Full Review | Has It Been Worth Our Money?

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  • čas přidán 18. 04. 2024
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  • @123ziggy1
    @123ziggy1 Před 6 dny +2

    I'm glad to see independent reviews like this one, especially after a meaningfully long period of ownership. Like you, I bought the Lectric XPedition as my primary means of transport. In my case I chose an e-bike to replace a failed car. I can identify with many of your observations, I also had a controller/display failure after about 260 miles. No explanation just sudden failure. Lectric was good about replacing it but it did leave me wondering... And the problem of the kickstand bolt loosening, been there too. I chose to add a (I think I'm right here...) M6 split stainless steel lock washer which has permanently solved the problem. Having put 1500 miles on mine now ( in 7 months) I can tell you about a few more things you will soon notice. Your brake pads will soon begin to wear noticeably. In the Sierra Foothills where I live I probably do more aggressive braking than you do but I find that a set of resin pads will last about 500 miles. A set of sintered metal pads, about 700, and I'm still experimenting with semi metallic pads. The resins are the quietest, the sintered metal, the loudest. After 1500 miles I've also worn my rotors down to replacement thickness so I've ordered new ones, tomorrow's job! My factory rear tire has worn down to the cords showing so I replaced it about 50 miles ago. All this is to say that if you truly replace a car with one of these you need to plan some fairly serious maintenance on a very regular basis. I personally have no regrets about my decision to go e-bike rather than a car but not everyone will agree. The weather where I live is mild and rain isn't enough of a problem to deter me but in many places this wouldn't be true. I do face a lot of elevation change in my riding which results in more exercise than some would be comfortable with, a trip to the grocery is 12 miles round trip and involves over 1200 ft of hill climbing so definitely some getting used to. A note on motor noise, it is quite variable, and relates to the throttle setting as well as things like rear wheel spoke tightness. It comes from the high frequency AC put out by the controller causing anything loose to vibrate. Tightening things up helps alleviate it. That being said I have noticed that as the motor has aged it has gotten quieter.
    I wish you the best as you continue the e-bike adventure and look forward to more long term reviews.
    RS

  • @Hodgehopper
    @Hodgehopper Před měsícem +1

    On my XPedition I took off the last seating pad and mounted a black milk crate, and do like my XL Cargo Panniers as well. I enjoyed watching your video very much.

    • @CozyLivingMachine
      @CozyLivingMachine  Před měsícem

      We're considering the milk crate idea too! Or maybe one that can fold down the sides. ☺️

  • @stevelange819
    @stevelange819 Před měsícem +2

    Thanks for the in depth and personal use review. Lectric's Phoenix flagship showroom is 10 miles from our home. I recently visited for a look-see and what a line of ebike models and several with various accessories installed. There's a wall display of one of the models completely disassembled and laid out on the wall in a real life version of an exploded illustration of the bike's component parts. Fit and finish of all were well executed. Only model I'd have to think more than twice about would be their mountain ebike. That thing is big and looks intimidating to mount. I'd need like a rodeo bull pen to lower myself onto it and nod my head when ready for gate to be opened.

    • @CozyLivingMachine
      @CozyLivingMachine  Před měsícem

      I'll have to check that showroom out! If that bigger XPeak bike is anything like the RadRover bike I had, which it seems similar to, it's extremely comfortable with those large tires and it's not very quick at all! It's jostles you much less on bumps and it takes quite a bit to get those tires moving at any appreciable pace. I suspect you'd really find it easy to ride! If they do test rides, I imagine you would really enjoy the ride even more than the smaller-looking bikes!

  • @Lori514
    @Lori514 Před měsícem +2

    Great review and excellent ride
    🐹 🚙

  • @NRP1991
    @NRP1991 Před 17 dny

    This is such a great video showcasing these bikes. I was looking to get second bike for this summer with the wife and kiddos. But the dual battery doesn’t ship until mid July now so I might just bite the bullet and grab the single battery for now. Also LOVE the names haha I grew up on the wild thornberries

    • @CozyLivingMachine
      @CozyLivingMachine  Před 17 dny +1

      That’s awesome! Something you might also consider is purchasing the single battery unit and over the phone seeing if you can place an order for the additional battery prorated to the $300. I can’t say they’d do it for sure, but it’s absolutely worth asking to at least get out and riding sooner! They always have different deals, so I’d bet they could find a good solution. I’m glad the video was helpful!

  • @CozyLivingMachine
    @CozyLivingMachine  Před měsícem +1

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  • @M5Dri3rz
    @M5Dri3rz Před 15 dny

    I've had to use red loctite on the kick stand and stem and so far so good. The kickstand has needed a second application but the stem has held up for 300 miles. Blue loctite didnt really hold for long.

  • @tedwalker1370
    @tedwalker1370 Před 5 dny

    How did you bring the handle bars up? It looks like something I would want to do.

  • @GypsyBewytched
    @GypsyBewytched Před měsícem

    Great review and lovely ride along! I have a beach cruiser, so a lot of pedaling for me lol. Also have a family 50s Schwinn that needs to be restored for future use.
    Curious, what and where has been your favorite bike ride/trail so far?

    • @CozyLivingMachine
      @CozyLivingMachine  Před měsícem +2

      That sounds like it would be a fun project to restore!! And you know, I've never once sought out a trail, that's something that I'd never known people do until I got an ebike and started reading comments. Every now and then we'll find ourselves on a trail just by happenstance, like the Burke Gillman trail that goes around Seattle, that's a nice one. But the only one that I've ever cared about has been one that goes from Scottsdale to Tempe, AZ. Such a nice ride that has cacti and beautiful winter weather. Ahhh. It's so great. 🚲🌵☀️ What about you, do you seek them out?!

    • @GypsyBewytched
      @GypsyBewytched Před měsícem

      @@CozyLivingMachine I am compiling a list (list-maker here) of Places to Visit with Biking Trails. Surprisingly, along the southern coast here, you really have to search to find them.

    • @CozyLivingMachine
      @CozyLivingMachine  Před měsícem +1

      @GypsyBewytched we've yet to do it, but I would love to ride around the Santa Monica coast. That seems like the perfect ride to me!!

  • @georges4562
    @georges4562 Před měsícem

    Great review guys ! 🇺🇸👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🚴🏼🚴‍♀️

  • @hardyharr1361
    @hardyharr1361 Před 11 dny

    It’s not dorky, it’s utilitarian.

  • @sledhead904
    @sledhead904 Před měsícem

    I'll buy a orbitor and running boards off ya!

    • @sledhead904
      @sledhead904 Před měsícem

      That center stand reminds me of the old mopeds and scooters. It's nice to make the bike stable while you load kids or supplies. My wife has issues with it too. Once used to it, it's the way to go

    • @CozyLivingMachine
      @CozyLivingMachine  Před měsícem +1

      Are you in the area by chance?! We have a set of boards and the Orbitor that won't be used if you're looking for one! And I agree, I like the stand myself!

    • @sledhead904
      @sledhead904 Před měsícem

      @@CozyLivingMachine I'm not unfortunately. I'm in Chicago

    • @CozyLivingMachine
      @CozyLivingMachine  Před měsícem

      The only tricky part is shipping them, because the Orbitor is so large! If you pay the shipping, they're all yours!

  • @robertquintel8706
    @robertquintel8706 Před 12 dny

    I'm just warning everyone that this company with rip you off ..They don't stand behind anything they sell..
    The accessories they sell aren't compatible with other accessories, but they don't tell you that till you try, then say sorry it's not refundable...

  • @RamblinRoadies
    @RamblinRoadies Před měsícem

    Did you see any alligators?

  • @DestinationFawked
    @DestinationFawked Před měsícem +1

    Come on, I have two of these and a few other e-bikes among my wife and kids and this motor is crazy loud compared to theirs. Even the other Lectric’s we have like the XP 3.0 is more quiet.

  • @thegiantswordworkout
    @thegiantswordworkout Před měsícem

    This is great and all But companies need to follow Suit with the offroad capabilities of the Tern orox. We can all agree tho that the tern orox could be made much cheaper I the $2000.00 range with a longer rack like the rad wagon 4. Also a bike like this that has 100 miles range should be capable of throttle only like the anokii A8 and similar Walkee long range bikes. I believe it only makes sense to sell folding 100 watt solar pannels with a efficient mppt charger included to keep charged while camping. Thiers over 1000 videos of people charging with pannels and mppt controller. If you haven't checked out the capabilites of the Tern Orox take the time to watch the videos off its offroad capabilities range and massive weight and storage capacities. I believe all ebike channels need to start speaking about this as it wouldn't take long to manifest the ultimate offroad all terrain adventure cargo bike for around $2000 - $3000 Every company needs to start making what the Tern Orax is capable of but better and cheaper! Lets go!!!! 😊