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  1. J

    How big a market for step through?

    Yes it does increase the chain length, but I don't think it would be a very noticeable difference in performance for an ebike.
  2. J

    Accessories for your XP

    The product specs say 4.5" wide, buyers say 3.5". Can you verify what the width from edge of crank to outter edge of pedal is? Spotted these, which may work better for me if they grip well, as the quick release neck puts the outer edge further out...
  3. J

    Accessories for your XP

    Can anyone recommend any other folding pedals that are wider that the stock ones?
  4. J

    Let's design an inexpensive work stand for the XP

    Yeah, I saw that video and thought the same. I was just curious about how the wooden stand would work for rear tire removal, but not a very good use case for it.
  5. J

    Let's design an inexpensive work stand for the XP

    Excellent design! More elaborate than the seat post idea but not to difficult to build. Not sure I can see any disadvantages in use from the seat post idea, and it appears to be more stable. The most important feature is there is no need to lift the bike! Have you tried to remove the back wheel...
  6. J

    Non clumsy battery removal?

    IMHO I think Lectric made the correct design tradeoffs. I personally like the security of the battery within the frame as well as how it cleans up the looks of the bike (a lessor consideration for sure). There is no effective way to protect a battery in bag design from theft. Owners have...
  7. J

    Custom foot pegs in front of pedals

    I have left sided weakness and am not as comfortable with the XP as I believe I will be with the step thru, but... it won't arrive for a few weeks so I decided to build an attachment to rest my feet on between the back of the front tire and the pedals. I spent a couple of days making this and...
  8. J

    Non clumsy battery removal?

    Perhaps others will offer better suggestions, but the easiest way it seems to me is to leave the key in the locked and removed position and fold the bike and let it rest on the chain guard protector (under the crank). Then with the bike sitting there folded and stable, insert the key and turn...
  9. J

    How big a market for step through?

    1. Help us understand why this could be true. 2. Not ideal from a center of gravity (top heaviness) perspective either 3. But not on hanging on handlebars (same rationale as #2 above) 4. The Sondors bike looks cool, me likes batteries integrated into the frame.
  10. J

    Any pointers loading XP into back of SUV

    I use the Craftsman 50 gal tote from Lowes. I drive an '05 Dodge Grand Caravan and I find it MUCH easier to load the tote into the van. I position the tote handle to the right, wheels to the left, and sitting against the bumper. It is sandwiched between the folded bike and the bumper. I have the...
  11. J

    What I Learned from Buying and Riding My First Electric Bike

    Originally I sought to replace my ancient CitiBug scooter with a modern version, but quickly realized I could get an ebike for around the same $. I have some disabilities to deal with (left sided weakness), but thought I could handle it better than I currently am able to. I chose the Lectric XP...
  12. J

    Has your Lectric XP exceeded your expectations?

    I ordered my XP, my first ebike on July 31 and it arrived a week later. I have only put 3 miles on it so far. Yesterday I ordered a step thru. I am 63 and have lost a lot of weight, down to 130lbs. I have a few issues to overcome, but I really love the quality of these bikes and the fact it is a...
  13. J

    5v USB outlet for Letric XP

    I prefer your original idea, that way you have control of the buck converter input right at your fingertips. You could add a switch to the headlight so if you didn't want to run the headlamp but wanted the USB for say a music player you would turn off the "manual override" switch that feeds the...
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