E-bikes

[txloser]

I like my Lectic 2.0. Being that I am 6'6" it is easy to adjust to fit me. Regards.

First camping trip with these this weekend. They’re still an eyesore, but the fun factor and convenience is huge. Got in after the park closed last night, so this morning instead of firing up the truck to drive 2 miles for check in, I road the bike. Then a trip to the camp store for a toothbrush, and tour of the campgrpund later on. With my mountain bike I’d just have driven because it’s really only fun on single track trails. I had to watch my speed as the campground has a 15mph limit.

 

[powerscol]

My point was for the OP to do their homework. Lectric got the position due to being early to market, attractive price, and outstanding marketing giving dozens of bikes free to influencers and sponsoring them in different extents. However, you cannot refute the thousands of complaints with the BBB and the fact their State AG has assigned one Deputy just to deal with the volume of complaints. I did a ton of research before dropping the money we did, and there are actually quite a few in the same price point and more advantages. If the OP goes to a test ride shop, they can try many makes a models and price points and get the shop's experience.

Being an engineer, I like statistics. If you look at the number of Lectric bikes out there - about 500,000 was the number after the hot Christmas sale and new model pre-order earlier in the year - versus complaints, it is above what a quality manufacturer would consider acceptable. The mere fact that the continued to ship inventory with known defects to have to be resolved by the consumer was enough for me to pass. I've got enough with our Solitude! Lol.

Nonetheless, yourself and many have had flawless experience and plenty have not and love them. Perhaps if they didn't oversell their actual capabilities and were able to maintain that early level of service and the founders' mantra, but explosive growth takes its toll. Especially when your product is completely manufactured and packaged overseas.

Rob
Thanks for the information. If I may ask what is your recommendation for a folding e-bike?

Right now the Lectric step through 3.0 long range is at the top of my list. They are showing they have a Lectric PWR™ system which evidently combines the cadence and torque sensing systems . Information here All About Lectric PWR™

Not sure how it works. Lectric has a lot of accessories at fair pricing, especially with a few of the coupons they offer. I do like the fishing rod holder - anyone have one?

I am in a waiting game for a big sale to pop up. However being an engineer (civil) I do like to research things.

BTW my brother has a 3.0 and loves it.

 

[oncewas]

Peggy and I have two Aventon ebikes. Mine is a Fat tire Aventure (it's not Adventure, it's Aventure) and it is heavy....about 74/75 lb WITH the battery. We always remove the battery before transporting them, which is a good practice anyway, but it also lightens the bike up by about 11/12 lbs I love that bike but I will admit that it takes both of us to load it. I pick up the front end and put it in the tire loop of the carrier while she balances it and I move to the rear to pick it up. She guides it towards the front tire loop and I place the rear tire in the other loop of the carrier. Same way unloading except in reverse.

Her bike is an Aventon Pace 500 and quite a bit lighter than mine so I just pick that one up and set it in the tire loops of the carrier myself. We've had a couple small issues with them, but nothing major and got good support from Aventon. They are both 2 1/2 years old and out of warranty, so anything that needs worked on now is on us. They are a fairly popular brand and both of us are happy with them and would recommend them to anyone that is looking. Keep in mind though the weight of the ebikes and removing the battery from them before loading. Both of ours the battery removal is simple, quick, and easy, and that's NOT the case on some ebikes.

We have 2 Aventon Levels. Have had them about 3 years. Mine has standard display and the other has enhanced display. We have been very happy with them. We sometimes carry our light sunday bag and ride to golf courses. We use a Hollywood RV rated rack. It’s heavy and not fun if you have to take it off and put it back on frequently.