Lectric XPeak Review | The Future of Fat Tire E-Bikes Looks Bright & Affordable

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The XPeak is the new release from Lectric Bikes. This all-terrain e-bike represents a new style for the popular maker to offer. In our Lectric XPeak review, we will look at this e-bike’s design, it’s motor and battery, as well as the specific component choices that give this e-bike it’s personality.
This all-terrain e-bike comes with 26-in. wheels shod with 4-in.-wide tires. A 750W brushless, geared hub motor provides the muscle, while a 672Wh battery provides the power.
We will take a look at the motor’s performance in our speed test, how well it stops in our braking test, how much ground a rider can cover in our range test, how well it climbs hills as well as its overall ride quality.
Our review of the Lectric XPeak is based on our experience with a prototype; the XPeak isn’t yet shipping to customers and we will include in our review details about the final production changes that the XPeak will receive before they begin selling it. Our prototype is 95 percent there, but they have a few details that will be improved over our sample.
This is a stunningly affordable e-bike and because it has been certified by both UL and ISO, shoppers will enjoy the confidence of knowing this is a quality e-bike.
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0:00 Lectric XPeak Review
0:39 Overview
5:31 Brake Test
6:15 Speed Test
10:09 Range Test
11:44 Hill Test
15:58 Ride Quality
21:55 Lectric XPeak Conclusion

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@ElectricBikeReport 6 ай бұрын

E-Bike Question of the Day ⚡🚴 Is the fact that the Lectric XPeak ISO-certified important to you? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

@jfly2249 6 ай бұрын

I think good brakes and a big battery are more important than a ISO rating. This bike is a disappointment with dangerously bad brakes by your own testing.

@EbikeReviews 6 ай бұрын

If ISO/EMTB were important, I would want rear suspension.

@dorlu510 2 ай бұрын

.@@jfly2249

@vago621 6 ай бұрын

Agreed! Move the throttle to the left and switch to trigger shifter, also the front light should probably be mounted to the frame and not the fender, looks like it bounces around a lot like that.

@88rayw 6 ай бұрын

I have a step-through XPeak on order for Jan delivery. Unlike some of the critical comments below, I think Lectric came up with the perfect balance of price, capability, range, weight and features. I don't want a bike heavier than 70 Ibs as there are few bike hitches than can carry those and I don't want to be lifting something heavier up and down the racks either. The range is sufficient for me, I don't want or need a bigger and heavier battery. Maybe the brakes can be upgraded, we'll see when I actually get my hands on it. The shifter and throttle could be better, as can the display, but for quite a bit less than $1500, I will settle for those negatives. Would also prefer a torque sensor like my wife's Aventon, but I'm curious to see how this PWR system compares. Finally, they had to pay for all the UL testing which puts my mind at ease on such issues, so I appreciate that. Looking forward to getting this bike, maybe I will have an update when I do! Thanks EBR for all the great info on your review!!

@simonsez_youtube 5 ай бұрын

Some reports have pointed out LECTRIC's wording of being tested "TO" UL standards as opposed to actually being certified? It will be interesting to see if the certification is there when the initial prod bike arrives...

@BN99239 3 ай бұрын

I've had a Lectric XP 2.0 and have sold it. This XPeak is overall an incredible package for the price. There are some Chinese brands with comparable price and even a bit cheaper but Lectric isn't far off and their customer service team can actually be reached should problem arises. They were very helpful when I had issues with my XP 2.0. That being said, I don't like that the XPeak is marketed as a mountain bike. It's not. It's way too heavy and even though the new PWR sensor is good, it's no mid drive. This should have been marketed as an upscale all terrain ebike, maybe even an offroad ebike, but not a mountain ebike. There is no way I'm doing drops on something that weighs close to 70lbs. It's going to be a pain to hop around with and if you've ever mountain biked before, you know that the bike is going to land on you eventually, it's inevitable, and no one should want a 70lb bike landing on top of them. Again, this is an incredible value for the components and power. It would be a great all terrain cruiser.

@richardannett2493 4 ай бұрын

What is your opinion of the xpeak's hybrid sensor. Is it close to what a torque sensor provides? I look forward to a test drive and how the sensor performs may be the deal maker. thanks, Rich

@berniematulevich2298 6 ай бұрын

Can you get wider handlebars for better stable Bility

@garrettfowler4067 6 ай бұрын

I live in Az and as you know we have some of the most hardcore trails in the country. So yes the rating on the frame and power of the motor are very important. Maybe you can help me decide. Do you feel the xpeak can out-climb and take on rocky terrain better than the aventon adventure 2 ? I do like the range and speed of the adventure 2 but feel the xpeak may outclimb and take more of a beating and might not need more then 15 to miles of range.

@ericwolbert3256 6 ай бұрын

What E bike do you recommend for hunting with moderate hills no more than $3500 price range?

@mwright154 2 ай бұрын

Do you have an Excel or other sheet comparing all the ones you tested?

@nolanperry 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Can't wait to hear more. I think it's funny all these critical comments, yet none mention specific bikes with comparable price and quality. Of course you can buy better bikes, but at this price? Nah.

@jfly2249 6 ай бұрын

How about any of the bikes recommended in TailHappy’s best bike guide? The Lectric just blows when test objectively. What is it with Lectric and crap brakes? You would think they learned their lesson after the last recall, nope. Bad brakes and a bad battery equals a bad bike that is dangerous.

@nolanperry 6 ай бұрын

@jfly2249 I'll check it out but at first glance I don't think those are comparable to the XPeak, an entry-level eMTB. It's not just a "fat tire ebike". I agree, if that's all you're looking for, there are better options. Personally, I'm excited to hear more about the XPeak as an option for an eMTB under $1500, from an actual USA company with real support and a passionate active online community of riders.

@reallifescience2069 6 ай бұрын

Ride1up builds them higher quality at the same price point

@justinwhite2951 6 ай бұрын

@@nolanperry I would find $500 more and get a full suspension e-bike whether you plan to ride off road or not. I don't own one, but I have never seen a bad review of the Magicyle Deer and you can get 2 batteries right now for like 2k and arguably better specs than this Lectric

@edward88881 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful bike paths! Where are the paved and unpaved ones?

@ElectricBikeReport 6 ай бұрын

Both are in Washington county, Utah.

@brucegaylord1318 6 ай бұрын

Prototypes, there are so many bikes out there you haven't even reviewed

@davidfranklin2728 6 ай бұрын

The range is going to be the elephant in the room, according to lectrics website range on throttle only in pas 4 is only 14 miles, I’d like to love this bike but those range figures make it a no go for me….unfortunately.

@ElectricBikeReport 6 ай бұрын

Curious to see where they go extended / extra battery wise.

@jnb756 6 ай бұрын

hub motor with that kind of power output is to he expected - i ride the same weight and power motor on pas 2 all day long

@davidfranklin2728 6 ай бұрын

Normally, I ride on pedal assist two also, but I don’t wanna be forced to have to do it. I’d like to be able maybe to ride home on pedal assist four and not have to be staring at the screen wandering if I’m gonna have enough juice to get home.

@jnb756 6 ай бұрын

I have the dual battery xpedition - love it - only wish it had a 9 speed drive train upgrade option. Other than that 200 miles of flawless riding so far

@ElectricBikeReport 6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you're enjoying it! You could call you local bike shop and see if they'd be willing to help you upgrade the drivetrain.

@craigp187 4 ай бұрын

My XPeak should be here by tomorrow. The one thing I’ve heard and watched on you video is, that bigger upgraded headlight gets loose and doesn’t stay aimed very well. That is something that should be corrected.

@ElectricBikeReport 4 ай бұрын

We tested the pre-production model so we're hoping that was corrected. We expect to do another review on the production model in the future.

@craigp187 4 ай бұрын

I received my XPeak today. Put it together and took it out. It’s solid. The headlight is secure enough for my (city) riding. I was pleasantly surprised that it fits me better than my XP! Don’t know how, but it does. I will be replacing the seat. Too hard and a bit small for me. I have tried several bikes and know of (friends bikes) several others. For this price, I personally can’t fault Lectric for any perceived/alleged shortcoming. The bike is smooth and quiet. Although I believe less aggressive tires would be better. Yes I know it was designed to be a mountain bike. But for my purposes, a high bred tire would be better. Still, those two items are about I can condemn on the XPeak. I put about 12 miles on it and still had 52.4 volts showing. That with some full time throttle and a bunch of pas 3-4 and a fair amount of pas 5

@chow-chihuang4903 6 ай бұрын

Pretty good hill climber, especially given its price point. Were I looking for a fat tire adventure bike, I’d definitely consider it, but I don’t like the handling or rolling resistance of fat tires. I like tires between 2.2 and 2.6in for commuting and recreational riding. Just enough cushion to absorb the worst impacts but still feel nimble. As an XPedition owner, part of what you sacrifice for the value price is some quality issues, especially on accessories. I had to sand down brackets for both brake calipers to get good overlap of the pads on the rotors and enlarge a hole in the frame so the grossly misaligned pins on one running board post would engage and lock into the frame. The braze-ons for the battery cradles are also off-center so the batteries are visibly angled off the centerline of the frame, but they still function alright. It’s not as if I’m looking at them while riding, but if the aesthetics of off-center batteries would bother you, know there is a chance this could exist on the unit you receive. I know the unit you tested is pre-production, but the rear rack and headlight/front reflector seem to have some geometry issues. The rear rack is sloped rearwards a bit much and there seems too little space between the headlight and its underslung reflector, forcing the headlight too high and the reflector is forced downwards so far it’s useless. Also, is there a lot of rust on the inboard face of the chainring? I hope Lectric has fixed those issues on the production units.

@ElectricBikeReport 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! As for the geometry things you pointed out, those are all being worked on for the production line. Lectric sent us a massive amount of minor tweaks they'll be working on and we believe they address all the things you listed. It's not rust, just some of our rad sand and dirt from the Southern Utah desert!

@garrettfowler4067 6 ай бұрын

I’m confused on the range test in the video. Was the 1 and 5 settings throttle only or with some peddle input.

@jfly2249 6 ай бұрын

He was pedaling, hard. Bike is just about worthless with the little bitty battery. I like how they quote the capacity in watt hours hoping it will confuse consumers who normally see battery capacity quoted in amp hours.

@ElectricBikeReport 6 ай бұрын

All our range tests are done with just a casual soft pedal.

@ElectricBikeReport 6 ай бұрын

@jfly2249 We quote the watt hours because we feel this makes more sense when compared to a motor's nominal wattage. We ideally hope to see a 1:1 ratio of watt hours to nominal motor wattage. We feel sometimes amp hours can be confusing, or not tell the full story since voltage has to be considered too, which is why we convert to watt hours.

@jfly2249 6 ай бұрын

@@ElectricBikeReportWatt hours makes more sense of course, just commenting on how hard Lectric is trying to gloss over or rationalize a very small battery. But marketing a hard tail with only 80mm of travel, tiny battery, and horrible no name brakes as an off road beast is a bad joke. Thank you for your objective testing methodology, clearly shows how weak this bike actually performs regardless of the nice things said in the commentary. I really hope they improve the braking performance in this bike. Embarrassingly bad performance. Makes you think they rushed this bike and accepted the first prototype from the bike factory. Bike looks like it was sized for your typical 5’2” Asian consumer. This would have been a great bike three years ago.

@adamspencer6666 4 ай бұрын

I’m stuck between these 3 bikes what’s your thoughts? I’m leaning towards the Lectric but struggling to decide Lectric XPeak High-Step Totem Bulldog Heybike Brawn

@ElectricBikeReport 4 ай бұрын

We haven't tested the Totem Bulldog, so it's hard to say about that one, but the XPeak felt more responsive to us than the Brawn. The Brawn had a bit better range and a fairly unique look, however, so I'd say go with whichever matters most to you. The Bulldog has a super cool design though!

@adamspencer6666 4 ай бұрын

@@ElectricBikeReport thanks for the input it’s definitely a hard choice although I probably would be happy with any of the 3!

@ScottOstr 6 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to Lectric's future 35 to 40 mph ebike

@ElectricBikeReport 6 ай бұрын

That would be something!

@Scomelbasses 6 ай бұрын

Im not looking forward to that. Those are the types of “bikes” that are causing all the issues and will eventually get all actual e-bikes banned from all trails.

@ScottOstr 6 ай бұрын

@@Scomelbasses I want the Lectric moped replacement to drive on the street and not to drive it on bike trails.

@Scomelbasses 6 ай бұрын

@@ScottOstr I have no problem with electric mopeds being ridden on the streets. Those are motor vehicles, not E-bikes, and should only be ridden on the streets. The problem is when they are ridden irresponsibly and the riders don't follow the rules and restrictions for where motor vehicles can be ridden. "Bikes" that don't conform to one of the 3 classes aren't bicycles, they're motor vehicles.

@EbikeReviews 6 ай бұрын

Great review, I have one on order. My thoughts are, they put a $400 front fork so they could get EMTB certified, but no rear suspension. I think a less expensive front fork and add rear suspension would have been amazing. Next, I am a little concerned about the battery. If the intent is to be able to take this off-road, your going to chew thru the small battery quickly. I really do hope the PWR system will offset power consumption enough to extend the range. Despite that, at this price point, I scooped one up.

@KO-sx9uy 5 ай бұрын

unless you're doing black trails, a front fork is all you need.

@EbikeReviews 5 ай бұрын

Sure a front fork and suspension seatpost can offer a lot of comfort. But the rear suspension is very nice and just adds to the enjoyment of the ride. @@KO-sx9uy

@user-ob4tv3ow8k 5 ай бұрын

I would rather have more gears on my bike to space the power out more equally

@awenner 6 ай бұрын

Seems extremely meh. What distinguishes this from the pack, other than terrible range

@jnb756 6 ай бұрын

the price and the quality - and they don't charge you a kidney for an extra battery. I had a juiced fat tire - loved the bike but an extra battery was $800

@awenner 6 ай бұрын

@@jnb756 yeah but you can get a RipCurrent S right now for the price of this and it will outperform and outrange this XPeak even with extra battery

@jfly2249 6 ай бұрын

@@jnb756Quality? What about the absolutely abysmal performance of the no name brakes? Can you imagine trying to stop going down a steep MTB trail? How about an emergency stop at an intersection? Dead.

@letsgoOs1002 6 ай бұрын

Off road bike with cadence sensor is a no go for a lot of people. Add in the bad gearing range. Mountain biking is going to be not the most fun. Also those unbranded brakes aren't going to be fun when going down hill on a turn.

@kona_moon6055 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like another winner. Better allocate the money NOW.

@ElectricBikeReport 6 ай бұрын

*pads savings account

@StarEssences 5 ай бұрын

For techical trail riding? The front fork should be at LEAST 100mm in suspension. 80MM is the least amount for smooth road, pavement, path, asphalt riding. When is a cycling engineer going to develop an E-Cargo touring bike?

@StonebrakerDoesStuff 5 ай бұрын

Those handlebars look way to low. Might just be me but watching this dude ride the bike looks so awkward with the handlebars so low. Also not sure they can come up much more. The Engwe e26 has all these same features and a bigger battery and about $200 cheaper.

@user-qm2zg2dk3s 6 ай бұрын

Granted it's a nice bike that looks great at a decent price but it isn't compatible with what Wired Freedom is offering at a few hundred dollars more.

@ElectricBikeReport 6 ай бұрын

Wired Freedom looks interesting. We hope to test it out soon.

@willybrown55 2 ай бұрын

Wired Freedom has rear suspension linkage defects that the owner of the company will not admit to and won't honor the warranty policy. It also has poorly designed front fender and headlight mounts That should never have made it to production.

@arthurcutting9227 5 ай бұрын

It needs to be offered in Class 1 only mode to be fully compliant with all laws

@peterallen7381 4 ай бұрын

Battery not big enough !

@rawbsworld6604 5 ай бұрын

Lmao 😂🤣 is this typical? Apparently 97% of your commenters are still in pampers 🤷‍♂️ make sure to warm it to their exact specifications 🍼😳👍😂😝 wtf whining cuz a $1500 bike isn’t fitted out with $3000 bike parts 🤦‍♂️ ✌️🤙

@kevinnashskitchen3517 6 ай бұрын

Why quiet motor or tires are so important to people I have no clue. Imagine riding a Harley Davidson around for fun.. Not even the same universe .. Quiet bike means nothing . It's not like some bikes you need ear plugs or are afraid to ride at night because you will anger your neighbors .😂 You won't miss out on hearing a butterfly's wings flutter on any quiet bike.

@Dlo_BestLife 6 ай бұрын

I have a xp3.0 amd the quite motor is awesome. With my Aventon SCREAMING at 15 mph people think your going faster & are upset. At 20 mph on the lectroc 3.0, it's silent and NO ONE cares that u are riding. Just food for thought 🤷🏻‍♂️

@jfly2249 6 ай бұрын

The Lectrics motor is quiet because it’s run out of Juice. It’s 2024 and everyone is offering big batteries, big performance, AWD and Full suspension and Lectric comes out with this?

@kevinnashskitchen3517 6 ай бұрын

@@jfly2249 it's fringe outlaw bike for Lectric 😂

@jfly2249 6 ай бұрын

Such incredibly disappointing range, only 15 miles at 22.7mph. Real head scratcher why only a 14 ah battery when almost every other competitor is offering at least 20 ah, absolutely cripples this bike. Good front fork, but it’s still a hard tail and there are many full suspension 26x4 that are far more comfortable and capable. If you are riding off road, you are also burning much more battery than on pavement, further crippling the range of this bike. The brake performance was downright dangerous at 24 feet, the best brake in under15 feet. People will die or be seriously injured because of the crappy brake performance of this bike. Not sure what brand they are using, but they aren’t very good, imagine how bad they would perform in a real MTB situation. Bike looks to be small and cramped and not suitable for taller riders. Bad brakes and a tiny battery is really an unforced error by Lectric. No amount of marketing can put lipstick on this pig, but we will see.

@justinwhite2951 6 ай бұрын

Bad range, black and white display, weak speed, way better options out there.

@ElectricBikeReport 6 ай бұрын

The range is just off class 3 speeds. Better results in class 2 settings though. What other options would you go for?

@justinwhite2951 6 ай бұрын

@@ElectricBikeReport Mokwheel Obsidian is full suspension and great specs, Hovsco HubScout is full suspension and lastly, the Migicycle Deer can be had for around $2k but with two batteries.

@skydancerforever 6 ай бұрын

It's not a very good looking bike. Looks cheap like all there bikes. There are many great bikes out there in this category already with better components and build quality. Personally i wouldn't buy anything from Lectric bike company. Do at your own risk.

@garrettfowler4067 6 ай бұрын

What bikes do you feel would be better? I have been researching for some time and cannot find anything that’s perfect without spending $2500-3k. Many seem to add a better battery but then have crappy front forks etc.

@justinwhite2951 6 ай бұрын

@@garrettfowler4067 If you don't want to shell out for a Wired, I'd get a Juiced bike. they also have an upgraded controller for $200 more that takes it to 30 MPH, Established brand, better equipment IMO. Good reviews. Small display is only drawback.

@jfly2249 6 ай бұрын

@@garrettfowler4067Any of the bikes bikes recommend by Tailhappy in his recent Best E bike guide video comes to mind. The Lectric just blows when tested objectively, like n this review. What is it with Lectric and crap brakes? Do they want to kill their customers? You would think that after the last recall they would try and make their bikes safer, nope.

@waltbowen1648 6 ай бұрын

Do not agree.

@skydancerforever 6 ай бұрын

@@garrettfowler4067 Haoqi lepard Pro, TST defender 26" or Dreamer, Beecool Pathfinder or Adventurer, Velowave Ranger 2.0, Mokwheel Basalt, Gotrax Tundra, Aventon .2, Hovsco Alpha 26 just to name a few. You don't buy a E-bike just because it may have some better front forks? I bought a new Lectric XP 3.0 and it was delivered defective from the manufacture and not ridable. Lectric bike company gave me a hard time and didn't want to refund me my money on a cheap made damaged bike i could not use. It took me 20 e-mails, 8 different people and some threats on legal action to get them to stand behind there damaged product. So like i said Buy at your own risk!