One of the best bargains we have tested is the Lectric XP 2.0 ebike, which has a powerful motor, folding frame, and decent components for a thousand bucks. The XPremium is a higher performance ebike that seeks to bring value to a higher performance group.
I haven't had the chance to test ride the XPremium yet, but I did a double take when I saw the price for the first few days was $1,999.
The bike has three features that are rare for the price range and are nearly unheard of on a folding bike.
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This isn't a case of shenanigans. The bike is available for pre-order on the site and will be delivered in June. The rest of the specifications look good.
Mid-drive units are more expensive and complex than hub drives and are usually only found on e bikes closer to $3,000. They tend to create a cycling experience that feels more like pedaling a regular bike, even though they go over their various benefits in this article.
Mid-drive motor are superior for climbing hills and maximizing range because they leverage your bike's gears for optimal efficiency. They help distribute weight to the center of the bike for better handling.
The shift sensor on the XPremium should make up for the strain on your drivetrain caused by the hub motor.
The majority of mid-drive e bikes have built-in Torque sensors, which makes them much more smooth than hub-drive e bikes. When you start pedaling, a traditional cadence sensor will turn on and off like a switch, but a Torque sensor will detect how hard you are pedaling in order to provide assistance. It knows you need more help when you are struggling up a steep hill than when you are cruising along a flat road.
Not all mid-drive motors are the same, and the implementation matters too. Although Lectric doesn't specify the make of the motor on its website, close inspection shows it bears a label. The Priority Current is one of the best e bikes I have ever ridden, thanks to its smooth power delivery and tons of Torque. That one costs $3,300.
Priority's ebike has the same fine power curve tuning as a different TruckRun variant. Riders are in for a treat if the experience is like the Current. It should be an improvement on the ride of the previous game.
The battery setup is huge. I've only seen a few folding ebikes with this kind of range. The few with large batteries didn't have a motor or a sensor. The XPremium is a big deal in the ebike world.
You will be able to get over 161 km (100 miles) of range on lower assist levels, or 80 km (50 miles) without pedaling at all. I have reached over 40 miles on the Current with a 500 Wh battery. For most people who aren't going on regular century rides, the real benefit will be using higher assist without getting range anxiety or having to charge the bike every day.
I have some concerns with the design, but they are mostly personal. Fat tires are more trouble than they are worth in an urban environment. It's hard to find good replacement tires and they add unnecessary weight, so you might have trouble finding a bike shop that will service your bike.
I wish they offered some design variations. If there was an option to purchase the bike with normal tires and a fixed fork, I would love it more. The folding bike's weight is almost useless.
It is not the prettiest ebike I have seen.
Those are my own pet peeves. Americans love fat tires and the inclusion of tire sealant gives them some peace of mind against flats.
The Lectric XPremium is going to be a great deal. We will have to see how the bike performs in the real world to know if it lives up to its claims. I can tell from what I've seen that other ebike companies competing in the price range will have to step up their game.
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