{"id":43161,"date":"2024-05-17T14:36:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T20:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/?p=43161"},"modified":"2025-01-02T21:43:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T04:43:55","slug":"lectric-xpeak-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/lectric-xpeak-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Lectric XPeak Review | Big, Burly, Surprisingly Quiet"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 align = \"center\"><strong><em>The eMTB standard of durability adds peace of mind, while the quiet motor is a peaceful ride.<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"featured-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-hero-1200x550-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric XPeak E-Bike Review \" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30014\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<div class=\"summary\">\nChoosing just one e-bike is hard. There are different styles for a reason. Some are great for commutes, some are great for trails, and some are great and carrying a lot of items. Affording one in each category will run up quite the tab, and fill up your garage quickly too.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why versatile e-bikes like the Lectric XPeak are pretty handy. The bike&#8217;s fat tires and powerful motor make for fun and stable rides. The included lights and fenders keep you seen and clean, on commutes while you can throw on a rack for bringing gear.  <\/p>\n<p>But the fun begins when heading off the paved roads. I see tons of fat tire e-bikes touted as all-terrain capable, and many are, but they have limits to my trust since a lot of them use no-name parts. The XPeak was impressive since it went with a stout RST Renegade fork, and even tested the whole bike to eMTB standards of durability. Frankly, it did feel pretty capable on the fire roads I roamed. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ebrdeals.com\/LectricXPeakST\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more-->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-sidebar-top4-ad1-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614748412218-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614748412218-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-sidebar-top4-ad2-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614748596614-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614748596614-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comparison-sec\">\n<div class=\"comparison-models\">\n<div class=\"ebike-model\">Bike Category:<span class=\"features\">Fat-tire \/ all-terrain<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-model\">E-Bike Class:<span class=\"features\">Class 2 (throttle to 20 mph)<br \/>\nClass 3 (pedal assist up to 28 mph) <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-community-container\" style=\"padding-top: 60px;\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"advertisement-wrap\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-middle-billboard-970x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614748200089-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614748200089-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-wrap\">\n<div class=\"video-title\">Lectric XPeak Video Review<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-video\">\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8_7UXVMt0Sg?si=voNGCRgc4Mzmw5cP\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pro-con-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-con-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"53\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30015\" \/>Pros<\/div>\n<ul class=\"pro-list\">\n<li>750W brushless, geared hub motor produces 85Nm of torque and is 400% quieter than previous Lectric motors<\/li>\n<li>26 x 4-in. tires give riders superior comfort with good traction on any surface<\/li>\n<li>7-speed Shimano drivetrain includes an 11-28t freewheel to handle hills<\/li>\n<li>Hydraulic disc brakes paired with 180mm rotors offer braking performance necessary to riding off-road<\/li>\n<li>Comes with an extra 672Wh battery<\/li>\n<li>80mm-travel suspension fork will smooth dirt roads and natural-surface paths<\/li>\n<li>The batteries are certified to UL\u2019s 2271 standard for lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"con-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-con-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cons.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"53\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30016\" \/>Cons<\/div>\n<ul class=\"con-list\">\n<li>We would love to see more color choice than just black and white<\/li>\n<li>The Shimano thumb shifter isn\u2019t our favorite for riding off-road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"features-wrap\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrap\">\n<div class=\"features-heading\">ELECTRICAL SPECS &#038; FEATURES<\/div>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Battery\t:<\/strong>   672Wh Lithium-ion<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Display:<\/strong> LCD display<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Motor:<\/strong> 750W brushless, geared hub motor producing 85Nm of torque<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Controller:<\/strong> 24A<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Headlight:<\/strong>   Included<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Taillights:<\/strong>   Included<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Pedal Assist:<\/strong> 5 PAS levels, can be set as Class 1, 2 or 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Claimed Range:<\/strong>\tUp to 55 mi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Throttle:<\/strong>Included<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>App:<\/strong> N\/A<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>UL Certification:<\/strong>2271 (battery)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-wrap\">\n<div class=\"features-heading\">Weight &#038; Dimensions<\/div>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Claimed weight:<\/strong>  67 lbs.<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Tested Weight:<\/strong>  67 lbs.<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Rider height range:<\/strong> 5 feet 7 to 6 feet 5<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Total payload capacity:<\/strong> 330 lbs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"components-wrap\">\n<div class=\"features-heading\">Components &#038; Accessories<\/div>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Brakes:<\/strong> Hydraulic disc brakes,180mm rotors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Fenders:<\/strong> Included<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Fork:<\/strong> 80mm-travel RST Renegade<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Frame:<\/strong> 6000-series aluminum, one size, step-over or step-thru<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Drivetrain:<\/strong> 7-speed Shimano, 11-28t freewheel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Grips:<\/strong> Soft durometer, ergonomic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Saddle:<\/strong> Custom-designed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Handlebar:<\/strong> Alloy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Kickstand:<\/strong> Heavy-duty<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Pedals:<\/strong> Quick-release pedals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\"><strong>Tires:<\/strong> 26 x 4 in. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-action-dirt-03.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak action dirt-1\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The handling on the Lectric XPeak is confidence-inspiring, especially on loose surfaces.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-motor-3.jpg\"  alt=\"Lectric Xpeak motor\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lectric reports that the 750W hub motor on the XPeak is 400% quieter than previous Lectric hub motors.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-derailieur.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak derailieur\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The XPeak comes with a 7-speed Shimano drivetrain with an 11-28t freewheel, giving it gears low enough to climb hills.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review \">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPeak Review: Speed Test<\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"72fcdc1a-6665-4df8-99cd-03c9a1f4b415\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Lectric XPeak Speed Test\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ebrdeals.com\/LectricXPeakST\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Because the Lectric XPeak can be ridden as a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike (20 mph maximum assist speed vs. 28 mph max assist speed), I tested it in both modes to see whether the PAS levels were meaningfully different.<\/p>\n<p>With the motor off and me pedaling casually, I registered a speed of 8.9 mph, which is in keeping with many other fat-tire e-bikes I\u2019ve tested. PAS 1 added a subtle boost, taking me up to 9.7 mph. When I switched to PAS 2, I saw more distinct acceleration and my speed climbed to 15 mph. Then my pace rose to 19.2 mph in PAS 3. That didn\u2019t leave much room for more speed from PAS 4 and 5, which hit the Class 2 max of 20 mph. <\/p>\n<p>When I unlocked the Lectric XPeak to ride it in Class 3 mode, I saw a more distinct assist in PAS 1 with a speed of 10.8 mph. PAS 2 registered nearly the same speed as it did in Class 2, at 14.9 mph. When I bumped it up to PAS 3 my speed rose to 21.8 mph. PAS 4 gave me another notable boost, this time to 25.8 mph and then PAS 5 maxed out at 27.5 mph.<\/p>\n<p>I think the assistance level of PAS 1 could be bumped up, but PAS 2 did satisfy. For riders who keep the Lectric XPeak set to Class 2 operation, while you won\u2019t see a difference between PAS 3, 4, and 5 on flat ground, you will see a difference in the speed on hills. Overall, I\u2019d say the differentiation between the PAS settings was most satisfying when I rode it in Class 3 mode. <\/p>\n<p>We often review e-bikes that claim to offer Class 3 speeds but lack a drivetrain with a top gear big enough to pedal at speeds above 20 mph. I\u2019m pleased to report that I didn\u2019t find myself ghost-pedaling in the 18-21 mph range, which is where so many e-bikes top out, gear-wise. I was pedaling in the 24-25 mph range before I found myself wanting another gear; even so, by spinning my legs a little faster than I typically would, I was still able to go nearly 28 mph. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-sidebar-top4-ad3-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614748999942-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614748999942-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-sidebar-top4-ad4-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614749129114-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614749129114-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-action-dirt-04.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak action dirt-2\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Lectric XPeak makes riding off-road not just fun, but an adventure.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-control-panel-1.jpg\"  alt=\"Lectric Xpeak control panel\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Changing PAS levels is easy with a short reach of your thumb.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-chainring.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak chainring\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 46-tooth chainring is big enough to allow riders to reach Class 3 speeds with ease.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPeak Review: Range Test<\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"db86fc1c-74ee-427a-afb2-3ec7291ff246\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Lectric XPeak\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ebrdeals.com\/LectricXPeakST\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When we survey our audience, what we consistently hear from people is that their two biggest concerns are hill climbing ability and range. For our range test of the Lectric XPeak, we performed two different test rides, one in its max PAS and another in PAS 1. We wanted to know what sort of performance riders could expect from this 672Wh battery. <\/p>\n<p>For our max PAS test, we recorded a distance of 30.16 mi., which gave us an average speed of 18.2 mph. For our second test, we went out in PAS 1 and got a whopping 59.26 mi., though at a fairly leisurely pace of 8.5 mph. <\/p>\n<p>When I compare this to other range results by fat-tire e-bikes with similarly-sized batteries, it stacks up well. Our typical results run 29-53 mi., so Lectric has come up with a design that is competitive. <\/p>\n<p>I do have a caveat regarding the Lectric XPeak\u2019s long-range result. PAS 1 may be slower than most riders want to ride. An 8.5 mph average speed is very leisurely. In Lectric\u2019s own testing, their PAS 2 result was 44 mi., which sounds reasonable, especially considering our PAS 1 test exceeded their result of 55 mi. I expect people who want to maximize their range but want to move at a pace faster than a jog will be happier in PAS 2. <\/p>\n<p>I foresee buyers using the Lectric XPeak mostly on the road with some forays off-road. People are more likely to find themselves using PAS 5 when on the road, and the ability to cover 30 mi. when going full-blast will definitely satisfy anyone looking for an e-bike that can provide a viable alternative to a car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-sidebar-middle4-ad1-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614749289222-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614749289222-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-sidebar-middle4-ad2-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614749519812-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614749519812-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-community-container\" style=\"padding-top: 60px;\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"advertisement-wrap\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-middle-2-billboard-970x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1718062192171-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1718062192171-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPeak Review: Hill Test<\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"ed677fc4-8531-4835-a971-7618f8e638fe\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Lectric XPeak Hill Test\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\nAs to that other big consideration our readers tell us matters, its hill-climbing ability, we took it to Hell Hole to see how this 750W, brushless, geared hub motor stacks up. Justin took the Lectric XPeak up Hell Hole, our \u2153-mi., 12 percent bike path climb, making two different ascents\u2014one on throttle alone and another while pedaling in PAS 5. <\/p>\n<p>We were impressed with the Lectric XPeak\u2019s performance, in part due to the fact that the motor produces 85Nm of torque. Not only did it turn in good times, but the motor wasn\u2019t as noisy as we\u2019ve experienced with some other e-bikes. <\/p>\n<p>For his first climb up Hell Hole, Justin used just the throttle and recorded a time of 1:19, which gave him an average speed of 13.7 mph. Then, on his second climb, he set the Lectric XPeak to PAS 5 and pedaled up the hill in just 1:11, shaving eight seconds off for an average speed of 15.3 mph. <\/p>\n<p>Those are terrific results. The Lectric XPeak\u2019s times place it in the top 20 percent of all e-bikes we\u2019ve tested. Consistency of performance isn\u2019t something we get to look at too often, but I\u2019m happy to note that when we tested a prototype of the Lectric XPeak some months ago, we got the same result down to the second.<\/p>\n<p>Hell Hole is meant to tax motors and we couldn\u2019t help but note how much quieter the Lectric XPeak\u2019s motor is than many others we test. Considering how well it performed on this test, I\u2019d recommend the Lectric XPeak to anyone who lives in a place where their riding will include a steady diet of hills. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-sidebar-middle4-ad3-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614749673071-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614749673071-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-sidebar-middle4-ad4-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614749790940-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614749790940-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-action-wash-3.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak action wash-3\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Lectric XPeak is every bit at home on bike paths as it is on trails.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-battery.jpg\"  alt=\"Lectric Xpeak battery\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 672Wh battery is nicely integrated into the down tube.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-brake-front-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak brake front\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We were impressed with the XPeak\u2019s hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPeak Review: Brake Test<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Electric-Bike-Report-Brake-Test.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"721\" height=\"153\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Electric-Bike-Report-Brake-Test.jpg 721w, https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Electric-Bike-Report-Brake-Test-300x64.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With e-bikes equipped with hydraulic disc brakes, the question in our brake test is never whether the e-bike will stop. Rather, the question is how quickly does it stop. <\/p>\n<p>As is our procedure, I went out with the Lectric XPeak and three times took it up to 20 mph and then stopped. Once I took the average of my three stops, I got a result of 22 feet 11 inches. Currently, our average result in this test for fat-tire e-bikes is roughly 22 feet, which makes the Lectric XPeak competitive with the other e-bikes we\u2019ve tested. <\/p>\n<p>Remember how I said we got the same result in the hill test with both the prototype and the production versions of the Lectric XPeak? Well, the production version of the Lectric XPeak stopped 1 foot 3 inches sooner than the prototype did. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m chalking the difference up to the fact that I was on the step-thru frame, which left me feeling more cramped and maybe a little top-heavy, whereas the step-over frame seems a better fit for me and my riding style, not an actual difference in brake performance. Confidence can have a notable impact on how hard a rider is willing to brake. <\/p>\n<p>The Lectric XPeak fits with my idea of a fat-tire e-bike\u2019s value proposition. Considering they tend to be a little heavier than other styles of e-bike, I think they need hydraulic disc brakes and these performed on a par with others we\u2019ve tested.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-brake-lever-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak brake lever\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The brake levers have a light action and can be operated with just one finger, but are long enough for two fingers for more security.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-tire-tread.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak tire tread\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The knobs on the 26 x 4-in. tires offer great traction, but aren\u2019t so big as to slow the XPeak down on the road.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-rear-rack-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak rear rack\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rear rack is sturdy and can carry up to 60 lbs., more than we see with many racks.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-headlight-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak headlight\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bright headlight is mounted high and does a good job of increasing your visibility.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPeak Review: Ride Quality<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\nI\u2019ve gotten to know the XPeak quite well. I made a number of rides on the prototype when it was here a few months back. I like the handling overall. <\/p>\n<p>Lectric says the step-over version of the XPeak will fit riders from 5 feet 7 up to 6 feet 5, while the step-thru will fit riders from 5 feet 2 up to 6 feet 3. I\u2019m 6 feet 1 and felt like I was rather cramped on the step-thru frame. This suggests, as we see with many e-bikes, that it\u2019s hard to make an e-bike that will fit people over a height range of a foot or more. The closer a rider is to the edges of those height ranges, the more likely it is that they may struggle to fit comfortably on that frame.<\/p>\n<p>As I\u2019ve noted before, the combination of fat tires and a suspension fork make this an especially comfortable ride. No matter where you might plan to ride, being in the saddle of the Lectric XPeak is to ride in style. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-sidebar-bottom4-ad1-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614749942385-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614749942385-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-sidebar-bottom4-ad2-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614750091831-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614750091831-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-fork.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak fork\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The RST Renegade fork provides 80mm of travel\u2014enough to take the sting out of bumps and rough roads.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-fork-adjustment-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak fork adjustment\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The RST Renegade fork includes a lockout switch should you want a firmer ride on the road or bike path.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-display-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak display\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">While the Lectric display is black and white, it is large and easy to read. We usually criticize bar-type battery indicators, but this one includes enough detail to keep you informed.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lectric-Xpeak-derailieur-2.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric Xpeak derailieur\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lectric included a cage on the XPeak to protect the rear derailleur from rock and brush when riding off-road.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPeak Review: Summary \/ Where to Buy<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\nLectric seems to be hell-bent on making the most affordable e-bike of any and every style. Just consider the recent news that they\u2019ve introduced their first dedicated commuter and at a price that will turn heads. Trying to lead the pack in affordability isn\u2019t always a winning formula. Some companies will cut corners to get there, but Lectric has earned our trust with their attention to quality as seen in moves such as securing UL 2849 certification.<\/p>\n<p>Lectric includes several free items with the purchase of the XPeak. They consider the RST Renegade fork one of the freebies. They also include a fairly typical accessory package of fenders, front and rear lights, a rear rack, and a kickstand. But the free stuff doesn\u2019t end there. They even include an extra 672Wh battery\u2014a $500 value. Seriously, I don\u2019t know how they do it (but that might be a promotional thing that doesn&#8217;t last forever).<\/p>\n<p>There isn\u2019t much that I can criticize on the Lectric XPeak. It performed very well on our hill, range,  and brake tests. I\u2019m not wild about the thumb shifter, but an upgrade there would surely result in a price increase\u2014I didn\u2019t think you could deliver this much e-bike at this price. I\u2019d also like more color options, but more colors means more inventory, and that makes prices go up as well. <\/p>\n<p>As tradeoffs go, I can live with them, considering just how much value Lectric has managed to squeeze into the XPeak. <\/p>\n<p>The handful of minor differences between the prototype I rode and this production version have only served to solidify my existing opinions, both on the good points and that handful of quibbles. All this, and they even went to the trouble to have the frame set (frame, fork, stem, and handlebar) certified to ISO 4210-10 to demonstrate that it will stand up to the rigors of riding off-road. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ebrdeals.com\/LectricXPeakST\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lectric\u2019s ability to defy expectations about affordability and value have made their site a must-visit for anyone hoping to stretch their dollar as far as possible in an e-bike purchase. Their ability to deliver a quality e-bike at previously unseen price points continues to make us reevaluate our definition of value. <\/p>\n<p>Put another way, you can spend more, but you have to ask yourself, do you really need to? <\/p>\n<p><strong>Happy Riding! 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