Lectric’s XP 3.0 Foldable Ebike Remains Clunky but Comfy

The author shares their experience with the Lectric XP electric bike, highlighting its role as an accessible mode of transportation during the pandemic. The bike is praised for its affordable price point and the inclusion of extra features, despite being heavy and bulky which makes it difficult to carry, especially in a city environment. The latest version, the Lectric XP 3.0, maintains the same foldable, fat-tire design and comes fully assembled, with improvements that make it easier to unfold and a smoother ride.

It is recommended to purchase the Elite Bundle for additional comfort and convenience, such as a larger seat, suspension seat post, better headlight, and a bike lock with storage options. However, the author criticizes the bike’s power activation process, which requires inserting a key into an inconveniently placed keyhole on the frame, finding this design choice impractical and uncool.