Another tip: leg extension for efficient pedalling. This is important because if you have your seat too low and try to pedal a lot, you will damage your knees. Of course, this is irrelevant if you only ever use the throttle, but if you live in very hilly areas and use your bike for commutes, you will need to get better range out of the battery than what throttle-only riding can provide. Plus, bicycles are meant to be pedalled. It just feels good. Here's how you set your seatpost hight correctly. Position your bike next to a wall so you can sit on the saddle while stationary. Next, place the HEEL of your foot on the pedal. Make sure the pedal is at its lowest point in its rotation. Now adjust the seat height so that your leg is almost straight, with only a slight bend at the knee. Doing this with your HEEL on the pedal is important. This is because when you are pedalling normally, it's actually the MIDDLE to FRONT portion of your foot that's on the pedal. And in this position, there will be a slight bend at your knees when your pedal stroke is at its lowest point. And that's what you want. Don't worry about having a high seatpost being supposedly dangerous when coming to a stop. As you are about to stop, you should stand up on the pedals and slide your body forward so that you are positioned between the seat and the handlebars. In one smooth motion, you swing your foot out and step down onto the ground. A motorcyclist at a stop shouldn't look like a bicyclist at a stop: the former is sitting, while the latter is standing. The only people who need the seat low (to be able to touch the ground with their feet while sitting on the saddle) are folks who, for whatever reason, have mobility issues.

Never change gears without pedaling. If you change the gears while sitting still, as soon as the bike starts to move, the gear will jump and strain it...

The only saftey thing I would like to say is that if you have the step through the pedal is about an inch lower and if you turn with that side down you will scrap and crash, ive done it 3 times. Wish they would have put shorter cranks on to compensate. Lift that leg up on whatever side you turn to and you wont crash and burn.

you suppose to change the gears while pedaling

Great videos Chris, I think another safety tip to remind people of is do not take a corner with the pedal in the bottom position.IE: never turn right with the right pedal in the lowest position of rotation in case the pedal clips the ground and flips you off your bike. Same thing applies when turning left.

great job explaining everything. great video. thanks again by the way, i ordered a 11-34 sprocket for my 2.0 XP. can't wait to get that installed. should help with the hills and pedal assist

Good tips. I would add to start off with short rides until you get the seat and handlebars adjusted to your comfort spot. I watched several of your videos before buying my Lectric XP 2.0. I have about 35 miles on it now and enjoy it more each time I ride it.

The best I could do on mine lectric is 27mph. I'm a first time ebike owner and I'm loving my lectric Ebike. I'm glad I've got the comfort package. 😍😍

Thanks for the tips! I just ordered mine and I am waiting for it to ship!

First time eBike owner and this video was very helpful! Thank you!

First, THANK YOU!!! This is one of the best tutorials I've yet seen. I got a lectric step-thru 2.0 for Christmas, and have been reading the manual, watching the tutorials, but yours addressed ALL my questions. I was very badly injured several years ago (hit by a car while jogging), and I've tried to use a regular bike, but the pain in my hip, lumbar spine, etc. (I feel like a broken model kit), made it impossible. The step-thru feels liberating rather than daunting now that I've seen this tutorial. I think I'll wait a bit before I update the speed profile, though. Thank you doesn't go far enough.

These were excellent tips Chris.I take advantage of all the features on my Lectric. I’m always switching between gears and pas settings from 0-5 depending on the situation. I keep my chain and derailleur cleaned,oiled and adjusted about every 300 miles just to keep it running and shifting smooth.

great video first timer on a ebike i have a good understanding how to ride it thanks

Great info as an older rider it was very helpful for me. Thanks

Also, avoid using the pedals while doing a U-turn. When you press on the pedals while attempting to do a U-turn, power is sent to the drive motor giving the bike excess acceleration, and can really throw the rider to an unbalanced situation resulting in a fall. Speaking from experience. Thanks for the helmet I saved myself from a head injury.

The XP 3.0 has an 11 tooth gear for gear 7 which means your knees won't flail around as much when you are trying to go 28 mph.

I'm a new Lectric rider, and I turned P9 to 1 (throttle disabled) because I kept turning the handle by mistake, like when I was just adjusting my grip. Suddenly the bike just moves and I'd feel like I was on a bucking bronco. LOL. The PAS levels are fine for me. I don't have much trouble starting the bike at all; I start it like I'd start my regular bike. But the tip about using it when needing to cross the street quickly ... hmm that sounds useful.

By the way, you have made an excellent video thanks for doing that. You are appreciated!!!!

i've been using lectric 2.0 for a year and going up and down hills and it just does an amazing job even though it struggle at teh steepest of the hills ive ever gone through...it still performs really well, it gets loud but it does its job

Great job Chris this is one of the best videos i've seen for the Lectric XP 2.0 very informative and it had all of the information I was looking for basically. I'm super excited because I ordered my Lectric XP 2.0 Step Thru Long Range and it is coming in today. I can't wait to try it out, I'm sure I am going to love it as much if not more than my Segway Ninebot Max Electric Scooter. Keep up the good work. I am looking forward to watching more of your content. Thank you and be safe out there !

Nice video enjoyed the lesson

Great video, we ride our Lectric bikes in P09 at setting 0(throttle active from standstill) and P10 at 1(pedal assist inactive and throttle active) exclusively. This seems to give us the best control over our speed and pedal resistance in different situations and conditions. We have some friends eagerly awaiting the delivery of their Lectric bikes, I will definitely be sharing this video with them.

Great video thanks! Any recommendations on bike lock for this ebike?

Very helpful. Thank you.

Good video Chris. Just to give you a suggestion. If you go back and review your video you hear the chain grinding as it is changing gears on the derailer. What you are doing is called dryshifting. Shifting without the bike being in motion. When shifting have the bike moving, shift and ease up on the pedal pressure. Your shifts will be smoother and will reduce wear on gears and derailer. Good luck

Nice video. Thank you!

thanks for the video i am having alot of fun riding my xp2 and one thing i notice when i am riding is sometimes i forget i have it in a peddle assits mode and while i am gliding along then start to peddle it almost jerks me off because i forgot i had it in PA anyway just a thought

As a class 2 bike , the motor stops pulling at 20mph. After changing from 32 to 100, then the motor pulls a bit more. I set the cruise on max throttle, which is about 20mph, then just turn the pedals over, you.dont have to apply any pressure, and the bike will pull up to.... for me on level ground with a loaded basket, about 24mph. YRMV.

Great video, thanks!

Thank you

I got the same bike I love it

Wondering watched your video which was good. Question Unless your older which I am. Is there a slow way to coast and go very slow until you can get use to go faster

Awesome

Good ride!!

This is probably an easy fix but my right hand grip keeps rolling over to the front it almost got me good because it stopped the brake from being pulled back stop when I was doing a full speed kind of tight turn

Could you tell me the case on the back rack. What brand and model is it Thanks, Gerald

Is that squeaking noise the breaks on your bike? Did you experience a need to do some maintenance on the breaks? (If so how many miles?)

What a lovely neighborhood. Do you know where to purchase accessories for the ebike, like baskets? Can any basket go on your ebike or does it have to be the same brand as your bike

This video is for new ebike riders.

I saw an under 600 bucks electric bike 🚴 in Walmart can you review that one???

Are you able to sit upright on that bike, I mean, like you can on a Dutch bike?

Don't forget the nice surprise of having the throttle set to zero, being lulled into a false sense of security of throttle not being engaged, and then holding the minus button down...yeah, walk mode...ran over my own foot in the kitchen while exploring button functions.

I wish you demonstrate one for XP Lite, I would appreciate it.

Any ideas on how to keep it closed and carry it when folded?

Ummm, stop signs and other vehicle control signs are for bicycles, too. A bicycle IS a vehicle .

Love mine but the battery is dead . And tore my hamstring and Need a step through.

Do the brakes always squeak like that? I just ordered my XP 3.0 Long Range. I have never had an E bike before but all the research kept sending me back to Lectric.

What brand is your bike rack bag

lol great video loved all the shots of your feet rofl

where did you get thoes handlebar grips

We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. kzfaq.infoUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!

Very good tips, wish you had done the video before I fell down on mine. But honestly, I fell only when I came to a stop, saddle was too high for my legs cause I wanted full leg extension. Big mistake on my part.

Yo anyone know where that music from???🤔

My gear shift is stuck on 7. What do I do?

How often do you have to put air in your tires

How long did it take to get

You like you are tall is the bikes setting big enough for 6 ft tall person it looks like it is

Why do you start in gear 3? I would never attempt to take of in a 5-speed vehicle in 3rd gear. Just like in the car, starting in anything but 1st gear will cause you to work harder to get going.

I assume I need to charge the battery when I first get it.....

Not one video shows someone unbox it turn it on and just a ride simple settings they all make it seem complicated I'm waiting for my bike

This looks like a tutorial for old people who have never riden a bike in their life or maybe only occasionally in grade school.

Beware, I ordered mine back on May 8th. Still hasn't even shipped. They got my money 💰 for over two month. After a half a dozen emails, they still can't give me a shipping date. Time or even were I am in line. Very upset with lectric right now. 😡

I wish they had more gears to shift like 2 more haha

WHAT'S IN THE BAG

The latest in my saga it took months for the parts the repair guy wanted over $300 in repair and storage fees I told keep the bike If this is what getting service is. I made a $1000 mistake I admit it because that is what people with "a brain and some character do" I urge you not to make the same mistake

I just cried a bit when you shifted without pedaling. So sad.

Jesus loves you so much ❤ 💓 💖 💗 💛 💕 ❤ 💓 💖 💗

Those sidewalk-free streets make me sad.

Jesus said I am the way the truth and the life no one comes to the father except by me John 14:6

HERE`S THE LATEST DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE mine stopped function after 220 miles Dave from customer service say he wont send me the part until I can tell him what parts are needed Seems like that mean if you are not a bike mechanic you cannot get customer service so if you are a bike mechanic disregard this message I gave him the number at the bike shop lets see if he is going to sit on it until I call or do the right thing stay tuned ALL Sales ARE FINAL AND THIS IS YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WE SAY IN LATIN CAVEAT EMPTOR (LET THE BUYER BEWARE)

I found out they are not fully water resistant. Their are hidden holes underneath the bottom frame. Water can get inside the frame and under the inside of the seat post and water can get inside where the control box is.