Before we could ride the bikes, we toured Lectric’s HQ, met the team, and watched a brief presentation about the models we were there to test (including access to the XPedition 2.0). Fortunately, the presentation answered my biggest question: why was the XPeak getting a second generation so quickly when other models had gone years without a successor?
Lectric’s CEO, Levi Conlow, was brimming with pride as he shared his team’s sales successes. He claims the XP series is the best-selling e-bike in America. The XP Trike leads e-trike sales, and the XPedition is the leader in cargo bike sales by units sold. The XPeak saw early success but wasn’t class-leading, so why not throw all the upgrades at it now and make a better product? “Good wasn’t good enough,” he later explained to me. And so, onto Gen 2 we go.
Lectric has started standardizing many new components across its models, and several feel like natural choices for the XPeak. Let’s take a closer look at the most significant changes—at least, what stood out to me during my time on the bike.
The frame looked sturdier this time around—and it certainly rode like it. Describing frame sturdiness is tricky, but it mostly depends on how confident you feel when turning, riding over rough patches, and handling similar challenges. I’d say the XPeak 1.0 felt “mostly confident,” while the XPeak 2.0 felt “very confident” across various scenarios. While the Lectric team didn’t share specific details about what was improved, it felt as solid as any affordable fat tire bike I’ve ridden.
Once again, the bike is ISO 4210-10 approved. This certification means it meets the stress-testing standards eMTBs must pass to prove they can handle the rigors of off-roading. It adds another layer of confidence that you’re riding a bike built to take some punishment if you want to mix in off-road rides.
The geometry doesn’t appear to have changed much. It’s still suited to an affordable fat-tire bike: mostly relaxed but capable of providing enough forward-leaning support when tackling uphill dirt trails.
Braking power saw an upgrade. Instead of 180mm hydraulic rotors on both the front and rear, the XPeak 2.0 now features a 203mm rotor on the front. We’ll see how it performs in our official testing once we get a model back to the Electric Bike Report office, but during our ride, it performed well on both roads and dirt.
My personal favorite upgrade might be the new Acera drivetrain. It features eight gears instead of seven, but the standout improvement is the shifter. I don’t fault an affordable bike for using the Tourney, but I’ve never been a fan of it on bikes designed for off-roading. Having to unwrap my thumb from the grip to shift while bouncing around is far from ideal. The new shifter is a much better option, in my opinion, and it performed reliably during our ride.
Finally, the battery received a small standard bump, along with an option for an extended-range battery. The new standard size is 15Ah (up from 14Ah) at the $1,399 starting price. For $1,599, Lectric also offers a 20Ah battery option, which provides 33% more range. More battery is always a welcome improvement.
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