what’s going on everybody coming to you
from the Capitol State Forest here in Washington State and I have something
big and awesome and fun to share with you finally on a bright sunny day that’s
why I came out here I can’t wait to show you my eat bag let’s go check it out oh where is it though it’s not outside
my ebike is inside my RV let me show you check it out
oh hey Jax look at that that is a complete folding ebike inside my RV when
it’s folded up in this position it’s about 18 inches wide it’s about 33
inches long and about 27 inches tall I don’t use it to take the seat off right
now but to put that into perspective you can see Jax right here it folds up super
nice and easy and with that kind of versatility you’re able to bring it
inside your apartment up the stairs into the elevator into the coffee shop to sit
next to you at the table or if it’s raining and nasty for a week you can
store it inside the RV where it’s not going to rust right yeah super easy to
get through narrow small spaces and RV doors as you can see fellow carry handle
let’s take a look at this thing now maybe you can relate to the same concern
that I and many others may have what about ordering an e-bike online and
having it shipped and a package disassembled isn’t that kind of a scary
thing like do I know how to put an e-bike together well this one I think we
can all figure out it’s pretty darn easy because it folds in half you just lift
the sucker pull it out there’s a one latch here in the middle that locks in
Haleyville heart comes up that locks in slide that guess what we got an e-bike
we can go you know but real quick before we go into some of the specs and we hop
on this thing and see what it can do does everybody know what an e-bike is
essentially basically we are just talking about a normal bicycle except
that there is going to be some kind of a motor and a battery integrated to help
you pedal to help assist your pedaling so there might be levels or in this case
there might even be a throttle where you can just lay on the bike and just pull
the throttle like a motorcycle and go right so because it’s an electric bike
or an e bike as we call it it does have a motor in this case our motor is back
here on the rear tire and look at these 4-inch meaty tire
those are almost good for off-road or definitely for a campground like this
but there’s a 500 watt rear hub motor in there but then you can see the chain so
it’s just like a normal bike we’ve got disc brakes front and back there’s the
disc brakes up front you will notice a lot more wires okay but they are hidden
away nicely and that is kind of important because we have to come up to
the LCD screen here and look at these buttons here so let’s turn this bad boy
on hold this down go over to our LED screen here and we’ve got our energy bar
or battery meter up here our speed and miles per hour or kilometers whatever
you choose your pedal assist level here there are three levels so I can go up to
one two or three depending on how much help I want if it’s a zero then it’s
just a normal bicycle there’s no pedal assist there’s no
nothing it’s just a bicycle it also has an odometer down here and miles per hour
we can turn on the headlights by holding this down now we have integrated LED
front headlights that are powered from the battery inside and taillights and
get a load of this rear rack right here how cool is that you could put a milk
crate you can put a backpack in groceries it’s a spring-assisted so you
could put stuff up here and then this will hold it to the back I just love it
nice big comfy seat right here the top speed of this spike programmed is 28
miles per hour and here is your throttle right here you don’t have to pedal you
just twist that throttle and you can go 28 miles per hour on this ebike and
depending on what level of assist you have or whether you are going uphill or
downhill or just all throttle all the time you’re gonna get about 25 to 50
miles per charge it takes about 4 to 5 hours to recharge that LG lithium
battery in there and I can basically commute around you know going through
town and going through campgrounds and stuff like this I get days and days
before I even need to recharge it and because I have my solar system this
actually works really well because I can plug it in at night and charge it while
I’m sleeping and have it fully charged the next day for a good 40 miles of
exploring on the ebike no insurance to purchase for a motorcycle the
maintenance is super easy it’s basically just a base
a goal in a sense but if I ever have any problems with the components of the
ebike I trust this company and this is the company I went with electric as a
matter of fact they contacted me right after I got into Washington State and
talked about my lack of having transportation so this is a great
opportunity for the two of us to work together they’ve sent me this bike to
try out for free and I’m going to show you what it can do maybe you find it as
interesting as I do I cannot stop smiling riding this bike I am having
loads and loads of fun and I do not need a motorcycle anymore to be honest with
you I actually like breaking a little bit of sweat burning some calories and
exploring on this bike when it’s not raining non-stop right I know the ebike
business is a competitive one right now they are getting super popular prices
can range anywhere from a thousand bucks to four grand for an e bike and some
companies are really taking advantage of people like if it’s crazy and they’re
putting crap together electric bikes has been out for a while their flagship bike
is the LX road model and it’s it’s been selling a lot of those lately and they
are just now getting into the RV community I think or apartment but you
know meteor tires a more comfortable ride and actually kind of stylish in my
opinion just to go over a few more things real quick this bike is pretty
adjustable the handlebars will adjust up and down to fit many different riders
the seat goes much higher and a little bit lower than I have it right now as
well and I mean I know some people might not like the look of this bike because
you know just looks really small and then the tires are a lot narrower and
the handlebars are up so higher but wait till the end of the video because I am
actually going to give you my thoughts on this versus a normal mountain bike or
a road bike like electric also offers like this bike more I honestly do we’ve
got some trails here to test out with these meaty tires and I want to try it
out on the beach on the sand it does also have the chain guard up here in
case you’re wearing long pants or something you won’t get caught in the
chain that’s kind of a nice feature there so I’m out here at Margaret
McKinney campground in the Capitol State Forest and I am actually out of barley
pop so about three and a half miles down the road
little rock is a little store I think this is a great opportunity to take the
bike out and kind of show you some of the features and how fast it goes and
how it works and how it feels but first let’s just ride around the campground a
little bit so I got the bike propped up on a rock here real quick I just want to
show you over here at the throttle I really like the feel of this handlebar I
love that part right there here is your throttle so if you twist this throttle
there’s no need to pedal at all but we’re gonna start this pedaling let’s go
ahead and start this off on pedal assist 1 there that will give me about 10 miles
per hour I think once you start pedaling basically what happens is once you start
pedaling this bicycle that motors gonna kick in it’s gonna help so let’s try it
right now so we’ll try it pedal a little bit and there goes and there we are
we’re up to 13 miles per hour pedaling the bicycle with pedal assist I don’t
like doing this one hand if I did want to show you how easy this is
there you go 13 miles per hour now while we’re riding see my thumb over here I
can switch this to three and then it just kind of takes off on me there oh
yeah this is actually a little too faster
slow down just like a normal bike you can just stop pedaling or you can hit
the brakes like a normal bicycle put it back on one now yes there this is an
equestrian campground as well so you will see horses out here yeah it’s
perfect for just scooting around the campground or you get to a big city like
I’m going to be using it for I’m gonna take it into the big city and I’m gonna
lock it up maybe I’ll remove the battery and take
that with me now the writing position itself is so
much more comfortable like I said than a standard mountain bike or road bike it’s
just my arms come straight across I’m not leaned over like a like a bicycle
racer or something like that I just I love feeling the fresh air breaking a
little bit of a sweat sometimes depending on that level oh well this
thing go off-road let’s go try it it’s great for these types of places a nice
little bicycle slash horse trail and we’ll be careful the horses and not go
too fast but she’ll do fine through here okay here’s a good example we’ve got a
little hill up here a little off-road dirt definitely uphill I’m gonna get
back here not pedal just twist throttle see if we can make it to the top no
problem at all oh and another thing this is great for we can keep an eye out for
abandoned firewood see campers leave wood all the time in
their campsite and I want to burn it we can just put it on the back here with
this little spring clip right there and voila we can take firewood back to my
campsite on an e-bike oh yeah other things you could possibly do back here
is put a milk crate a lot of people put those on a normal bicycle anyway I had a
five-gallon bucket up here Bungie and also if you want an extra bonus if
you’re interested in one of these bicycles there will be a link at the end
of the video and also in the video description if you use promo code
nomadic fanatic on your order you’re gonna get some free saddlebag type
things that go on the back here to hold some extra gear as well kind of a extra
perk let me grab my backpack and my ID and my keys and a few things we’re gonna
go for a ride on the road I’m gonna have my buddy riding another bike beside me
and we’re gonna have a little chat assist to mode going about 20 miles an
hour and they kicked it up in the third and then it instantly starts grabbing
let’s see I’m still pedaling still getting a workout maybe not sweating I
get tired just turn the throttle I just sit here just coast 22 miles an hour
maybe catch my breath maybe relax a little bit
grab some water or something and then when I’m ready to go again
start pedaling back in pedal assist mode it’s fun it’s a really comfortable
position for me I don’t feel like I’m bent way over on a mountain bike or
something there’s 25 miles-an-hour right there I think I like pedal-assist 3 the most
so come turbo so I’m gonna go explore a little bit at least go to the store
maybe make one little stop at my mounds I want to be a little more save and keep
two hands on the wheel they love it this is super fun thanks to my buddy Andrew
for getting those neat shots on the other bike I do have my chest mount
camera GoPro on right now action camera to get some good shots I know the audio
is terrible I’m gonna fix that later you know in case I plan to actually do
blogging on the bike touring around places I will have better audio soon but
hey no gas it’s cheap to ride this thing let’s go up into third again I’m
actually going up quite a hill right now not pedaling at all just full throttle
and going 19 miles an hour and yeah the battery does go down one
tick because you’re asking for the full 500 watts for the motor right now but
you know it’s comfortable really a pretty area here it looks like kind of a
redwood forest but no this is the what we called Miami mounds Natural Area we’re gonna park the bike here I’m gonna
lock it up real quick and oh look through here really quick I guess really
quick actually because I don’t want to leave Jax too far I’ve been here before
it’s a natural area but they have really let it gone to crap lately I mean they
they can’t even mow the grass or wait like it is so natural that you can’t
touch it now you can’t even see the my mountains anymore it’s very strange
it’s still a pretty area but boy they they were not kidding about keeping it
natural so let’s go about two and a half miles farther to the Little Rock store
and don’t get me wrong guys I’m not trying to compare an e bike to a
motorcycle I’m just saying I’ve had a lot of motorcycles and mopeds and I’ve
also a lot of bicycles I have never owned an e bike before this being my
first all this is new to me and actually it’s really exciting it’s a lot of
it makes sense yeah I’m gonna break a sweat sometimes especially in the hot
summer days when I’m riding around even with pedal-assist on three yeah I’m
gonna break a sweat now I may lose a few pounds this summer riding this thing
around but I think it’s going to be a great tool in my arsenal and you’re
gonna see it incorporated into my life a lot more in the months to come
all right and here is the town of Little Rock Washington all of about one block
you got the Little Rock saloon off to our left there coffee shop off to our
right and up here on our left is the one Chevron gas station and grocery store
followed by the church and the post office get some refreshments official
beer the Northwest Rainier 12-pack it’s in there let’s go back to camp I
did break a sweat on the way back needless to say I really really really
like this bike way more than I think I should have see this is the other bike
this is the rode bike by electric the LX model and I mean it’s great it’s just
not as comfortable as this folding bike and I could never have seen that coming
but I think the guys electric knew that was gonna happen I really think they
knew I was gonna fall in love with this bike a little more and I want to thank
the company so much for sending me out the bikes to test out and keep they’re
gonna be a really fun part of my life and I no longer even and thinking about
getting the motorcycle so thank you guys there’ll be some links in the video
description below you can get yours free shipping and it’s easy to put together
like like you saw however if I’m going to be keeping two bikes in the meantime
I want to show you here what my plan is to transport them when it’s sunny and
nice cuz I’m probably not always going to fold this up and bring it inside the
RV so I waited yesterday to close this out because my neighbor was running his
generator I thought I could wait till today and have it quieter but he runs it
all day all night and he doesn’t even turn it off to refill the gas so anyway
there is a generator next to us wanted to show you what it looks like with both
bikes on the back here it was a little tricky science wise trying to find out
where to put the two-wheel chalk on this so that I could carry both bikes
but they have straps that hold the wheels down this way and like I said the
thing I really like about this is the arm so you can see the arm holding that
one the arm holding this one they are locked they cannot come up so
essentially the bikes are locked to the RV right now well also because I have a
locking hitch clip down there as well but when it’s nice and sunny and I don’t
have to bring it inside it is kind of nice having both bikes on the back of
the RV here like that and you might say Eric how are you gonna get the middle
bike off if you’re gonna use that more often check this out
pull this lever right here and the whole system tilts back I think it does that
in case you have an SUV or a van and you wanted the back door to open but in this
case it’s really convenient then I have all this extra room back here to remove
the bike take it off or later I may switch this one to the front it’s just
this is the way I set it up and it works so I’m gonna keep having fun with my
bikes you will see them in more of my videos as I enjoy them and again there’s
a link in the video description to electric bikes comm check them out let
me know how you like them as well
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Hey I have an RV here in Norway and have had an electric bike in the back for 5 years. Works like a dream! Erik looks like you need to raise your seat, that will give you at least another horsepower!
THIS WOULD BE GREAT FOR US…
The camp ground we work at is very big… Love fun and that is it for me..
I am happy you have found a "nitch" . great business move. …. I am alitttle annoyed your channel is now about sales…… Maybe you should branch out into selling potato chips and candy bars. I guess it is time for me to go to other channels………
I never thought about an electric bike before. After watching your video I’m definitely interested. I would buy this bike. Price is good. Thanks much for sharing the video. Keep them coming.
just a chinese rebrand….. no thanks
Ciao
I need the link Where i Can Buy It
Thanks
This company shows on its website an address on Camelback Road in Phoenix, AZ. Looking at this address on Google Maps shows a rundown residential area. Can this be their location? Also, the website gives no mention of what happens should you experience a problem during the warranty period; nothing about how to file a claim, etc.
The design of this folding bike I like very much and watching your review, it seems to perform well. I think the 500 watt motor is about right and is the minimum I would consider. Since this is a company new to the e-bike trade, I will wait and see if they are in it for the long haul and just how well their customer service rates after the introduction fanfare is over and the warranty problems begin.
I would highly recommend that you remove the batteries from the bikes when you are "hauling" them
What brand of bike rack/carrying mechanism do you have for the rv ?
AHHH HE TOUCHED THE DISC
ready to order one once they add front suspension.
What a great idea! I don’t tow a car behind the mh so this is a wonderful option. Thanks Eric. I do enjoy your channel.
Oh…would you please provide information about the rack on the back of your coach? Thanks.
Got my ebike yesterday. So pleased with it.
Your seat is way to low you will damage your knees !
E-bike is nice looking and the price is affordable. I like his videos, seems to be a cool guy.
Nice review, I think the other big deal is they are so quiet, you can talk discuss sites along the way, etc. This probably isn't the format to ask but have you tried the OneX 360 camera? If not think with your technical expertise, you should get some great and insightful perspectives. Thanks again for the post.
Eric, I have two on order thanks to your review, due in August. And thank the company for honoring your code for the free bags after the order was placed. Do you have a recommended bike cover for two on a hitch rack?
Never leave your bike unlocked to where some idiot can ride away with it. it only takes a second!!!
Thank you for this. I am researching ebike options and this looks like not a good option but a more affordable one as well.
how do u have sex on one of those things..?
I rented an e-bike to tour Stanley Park in Vancouver. It was so much fun! The handlebar level on this bike is great for those with arthritis anywhere in their upper body! I have it in my thumbs and can't use a mountain or road bike now. I'll have to check on the weight as that is also a factor in having to lift. Great review!
Eric, how much of a discount would I get?
are these avaliable in the uk
Cool your close! Come visit!
Fellow Trailer Park Boys fan!
Bought this bike because of your review 😀
May i suggest you raise the seat more so when your leg reaches extension its just before your knee locks out straight, much more efficient and painless on the knees, looking at your leg angle you will get knee pain if pedalling and tire easier.
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What’s the round trip range on the battery?
Best bicycle yet
Definitely getting one.
5 minutes in you pet us know this was a commercial when you said you got it for free from the company. Thumbs down.
If you are in a hilly area, the advantages of 20" wheels on the torque of the electric motor should not be underestimated. It is way better than say a 26 or 27" bike.
LOVE this bike. Your code says DISCOUNT code isn't valid. 🙁
Eric what type or brand of bike rack is that, like the look and function.
Great review! Thank you for the info and the discount code!
will that fat tire fit in a bike rack? and also do you recommend buying that in black friday? or preorder it now for 899$? and also whats the life expectancy from this e bike?
Man I got to get one of these great review thanks for an in dept review.
😁👍🏻
I just bought one, can't wait to ride!
We love your kitty!
Based on your seat height, I am curious as to what your height is Eric?
Looks a nice ride, shame they don't have the Lectric XP in the UK
I guess why not use the big bike as a shock absorber 16:30
I like the looks of the ebike but I think I would want some kind of front and rear suspension .
Great review. Many thanks 👌
I would get that bike right now but its available only in Canada and US, do you know maybe if the company will go global?
Dime to doughnuts he sells it in a couple months. Cool bike though.
Dude, you have the saddle way too low, should be at least 6 inches higher
Just ordered it! So excited. Thanks again for your complete review. Been sitting on the fence for two weeks — finally took the plunge! Thanks also for the Panniers discount code. Super.
Love the shirt man!!!
Do thy ship to the UK
Ok you said it took 4-5 hours to charge on your solar or should we say your battery bank, So how much watt hours did it take from your battery capacity? This is a big deal to those of us who have 200watts of solar and only 100ah battery.. Thanks
NICE
How do the disc brakes work. I heard them squeek badly when you used them to slow down and/or stop. Also i saw you had your top speed up to 35.2mph. Were you using peddle assist to get up to that speed and were you on a level road or going downhill?
What kinda bike rack are you using
How tall are you? Would a person 6'4" tall be comfortable riding this?
Great video – I've watched several now. Yours is the first that shows a lock – not a great lock – but the first lock shown.
Your cable and Master lock is good enough to keep the honest folks from becoming opportunists.
However, thanks for including it in your video!
(BTW: my XP is on order)
great review Eric ! Thanks 🙂 .. maybe someday Honda will start making E bikes , wouldnt that be something !
Great video and awesome bikes.
At 59 and and a mountain bike rider . Boltin E B. Would keep me riding . ride to live. LTR
I'm a truck driver and would like to bring this cool looking bike on board my truck.
Dang bro 68K miles??? That's 5x more than what my car has lol I'm guessing this is the media bike? You know like when car reviewers get a car for them to test, this one is the bike equivalent? That said with 68K miles I wonder what they've replaced or what parts needed some repair.
I am in love with this folding bike.
Sweet
You cannot go 28 mph on an ebike that has a throttle. If so they are building an illegal product. 20 mph max with a throttle, 28 pedal assist only.
Nice! I want one of those, and it is so cheap compared to other folding bikes I've been interested in…like the Rad Mini. Just wondering….You were going 25 mph on pedal assits. How much do you weigh? Just curious….Thanks for the video!
Something to keep in mind about the seat, if you don't raise it to get full extension you'll blow out your knees really quickly.
Otherwise, these are so cool! I'm going to get one as soon as I can afford it!
I want one but i would look hilarious driving this while being 6'4
Fantastic e bike!!!! I'm getting one! 👍❤😎
If you talk to any bike store attendant they will tell you that your legs need to be Almost fully extended when pedaling as it gives you more leverage so it is easier to pedal And it is a better work out if you or anyone cares to know that… and I just purchased that bike using your link, thanks for the video 😜
I loved my electric bike until the battery failed. The replacement battery was very expensive. I sent an inquiry to Lectric asking about their battery's longevity and price to replace. No response yet.
Nice review. Looks like a lot of fun.👍🏻
2:45 meaty cringe material for every cyclist with disc brakes on their bike
Im so saving up for this!
is the LCD screen waterproof?
Great little bike especially for the price point (Great spokesperson)
But before you assembled it the chain ring was in the gravel this is not good.
You should do a follow up review now that you have had the Lectric XP bike for a while like Kevcentral did.
You are the man. I totally need that electric bike in my life. Awesome video and demonstration. Happy riding my friend. 🚲
So, Do you have to order a battery and charger or does it come with one?
Would you mind posting the DIMS of this bike folded and unfolded-(heighth, length and width)? trying to configure carrying possibilities…
That. is. AWESOME.
This is truly the best bang for the buck in an E-bike. Great video NF.
Please do a review on an ebike build that does a minimum 35 km/h over a minimum 2 hours.
Thanks for the bike info. Bought two XP's(one each color), will let you know how they work out. Keep doin what ya doin – it works! Safe and happy trails! See ya on the road.
Now if you would've gone to Little Rock, Arkansas, I would've been super impressed.
That rear hitch mounted bike rack is nice too. Eric, can you post more info about it and maybe a link?
this fits what sizes? height weight? this should be the first thing you say before your elaborate sales pitch
I love the specs and those big tires. As luck would have it I am in the market for an Ebike for my RV right now.
You love the out doors, legend!
How does it handle in heavy rain ?
I want a e bike so badly!!!
Raise the seat or you will kill your knees. 👍
Lift the seat UP
F.Y.I This bike now has 5 pedal assist levels.
Too small for an adult. You should the bigger fat bikes. I have one.
How is it to pedal if you run out of battery? Say I'm 5 miles from camp and the battery is drained.