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So it seems like if you could have stayed with a 20x4 instead of the 4.5" it would have just barely fit without any other modifications? While riding and turning hard the tire will flex laterally and more so on a narrower rim than wider. That lateral flex might rub on the fork without 2-3mm...

You might be able to just get tires. Bike tire size width is just an estimate based on what RIM width the MFG of the tire feels the rim width that would be optimal for the tire design. The important size is the 20". Just because you buy a 4" wide tire doesn't mean it will be 4" wide on the...

Good info. I should have spent a little more time thinking through my previous response I'm using a Lectric XP extended range battery on my Bafang bike and I was assuming the premium uses it. Totally forgot about the dual batteries. If anyone is interested here is the link for that review...

Doing the math 12mph on PAS 1 for 75 miles = 6.25 hours in the saddle. I ride 3 times a week @ 3 hrs each ride 30 miles with chamois shorts and it's about all my sensitive areas can handle. If I was on a recumbent with a "real seat" it's so much more comfortable and 6.25 hrs wouldn't be so...

I'm at the beach (FL Gulf) too. Haven't had any issues with wago connections corroding as old as three years ago. I would have to admit when living in SD California it seemed like I had trouble with corrosion. It's counterintuitive since one would think a drier climate would have less. Maybe...

As a retired Electronics Tech I can't help myself but to fiddle with things in my 3 ebikes. The biggest hassle is all the different power connectors. If only there was a universal easy to use connector that would accept a mixed range of different gauge and styles wire, handle up to 30...

Sorry, no such thing as a 20x4 vs 20x3 hub. You're referring to tire sizes. You can fit both tires on the same wheel if the rim width falls within a certain range. I'm running 20 x 3.25 tires on my XP using OEM wheels. Here is a link for the quick links also known as missing links...

Dead battery and a broken chain on the same ride? Does bad luck follow you around? :( Carry the tool and some quick links. The tool so you can make sure there are inner links on both ends after the chain breaks, then connect with the quick links. Have to carry the tool either way and the...

Since it is a hub motor the bike will ride without the chain on throttle in the unlikely event that it breaks. Mid drive bikes do have chain issues but no worries with your hub motor. Hub motor ebike chains are the least stressed chains when compared to any other type of bicycle on the planet...

I like my Kenda Kraze that used to be available from Rad Ebikes. They're super quiet on the road and have lasted a long time. They're narrow 3.25 but still fit on the stock Lectric XP rims. I couldn't find any on a quick google search but maybe dig a little deeper for them. The Kenda K-Rad...

I have no doubt that Lectic will get your issue resolved, and you will end up with a better performing bike for less money when compared to Treks entry level Electra . Electra only a 250watt hub motor, Lectric 500watt, Electra 250 watt hour battery, Lectric 500 watt hour, Electra max speed...

I would contact Rad customer service and ask for the mount dimensions on the basket.

So they decided to send the correct $15 discharge plate for the replacement battery they sent instead of a third $500 replacement battery. The math on this one makes sense me if they want to stay in business. I believe returning high capacity lithium ion batteries are also tricky due to...

The hub motor on your bike doesn't add any drag. It is the weight, fat tires and your fitness level. I can go about 7mph on level ground but can go 13-15 on my 1985 old school 10 speed. The bikes that have drag with regenerate charging is when you stop peddling while coasting forward and will...

Or for free if you're still in warranty.... I'm a retired electronics tech by the way. Have built a few ebikes, started my ebike journey with the Lectric XP.

Then it is not likely the battery. Cutting off the power with the key is having the same effect as unplugging your modem when your internet goes out. You're resetting the electronics. Do the things you can such as unplugging all the connections and reconnecting one at a time. If that doesn't...

Just to be sure, the power button on the handlebar won't work after you loose power until you switch the battery off then back on? T/F

Since it is a Chinese MFG Alibaba or AliExpress. Try every few weeks. Had to do this when the Bafang BBS01 first came out. If you haven't used them before, AliExpress is easier to deal with as you just order like Amazon and they hold back the money till the product is delivered. Alibaba you...

Yes, seems to be the case in all states and some local government more draconian than others. Seems like the County jurisdictions are least likely to adopt laws against ebikes. Here in Florida there are very few areas that I can't ride and those I can't seem to be for good reasons.

New Jersey has adopted the US Federal ebike classes in 2019 and a class 1 & 2 ebike is considered a non-motorized low speed electric assisted bicycle. As long as the motor cuts off at 20mph and the motor is rated at 750 watts or less they are treated the same as any other traditional bicycle...