TRUE upgrade to the Lectric XP

[EpicTwiglet]

Hey all,

Hope you have all been well this winter! Just managed to dig my XP out of the garage and finally hit the 1000 mile mark. Woohoo.

So! I have about $1600 (maybe a little more for the right bike) to spend and am looking to upgrade from the XP. Things we love about the XP: fast, cheap, quality. I am looking to replace the XP with a like for like, whilst spending just a little bit more money. I have done a lot of research and maybe have narrowed it down to one bike, the Ariel Rider X-Class *edit* (I just saw the 52v with the 2000w peak is currently only $300 more!) The X-Class has a proper engine upgrade, 500w to 750w. Proper battery upgrade, 10mah to 16mah. Proper torque upgrade from 40nm to 60nm. AND dual suspension. Very nice. Yes its not a true bicycle due to the dimensions, and I’m still debating that fact. But may be willing to live with it for the price.

But I want to know about what else you guys have seen out there! I feel like I’ve really researched everything and Ariel Rider from a price/performance ratio cannot be beat it seems.

 

[ki11a]

XP owner here also, been thinking about selling mine and upgrading to the Ariel Rider X class, looks great for the price and components it offers...but it also depends on what type of riding you'll be doing, I am personally a throttle whore and rarely pedal, so the X class looks great.

This is not to say I am not satisfied with my XP, far from it...I may just end up upgrading the XP's components, who knows.

 

[Keehol]

XP owner here also, been thinking about selling mine and upgrading to the Ariel Rider X class, looks great for the price and components it offers...but it also depends on what type of riding you'll be doing, I am personally a throttle whore and rarely pedal, so the X class looks great.

This is not to say I am not satisfied with my XP, far from it...I may just end up upgrading the XP's components, who knows.

I am in the same boat, i have the XP love it and think its great with a few mods that suit my needs. However like you i was looking for something with a bit more since I have been using my e-bike as my daily. I started looking around and was honing on in the hyperscorpion but then Ariel's Grizzly caught my attention. Needless to say Ariel's Grizzly will be a part of team by the time summer hits. Excited for it, but as many of us know its the long waits before we have our new toys in hands. I was doing research on Ariel and it seems like a good quality product, costly but I don't mind paying for quality if I can afford it. Hopefully you pull the trigger on the X class soon, best of luck on your pending purchase!

 

[lloose]

Im "upgrading" mine too but for different reasons. I am not getting rid of the XP, its staying in my fleet. Its been great for the last year but I was looking at new bikes.

• Something that is more commute practical.
• Something that I can have warranty work done at my local bike shop.
• Mid drive (I like how the riding engagement of going through all my gears and contributing more).
• Something just nicer. I have gotten used to things like hydraulic brakes and higher end parts on my other bikes.

The XP is still a ton of fun and I'll never sell it off. Its a great bike to throw around corners and its going to be nice to have a 2nd ebike for friends or my wife to ride.

 

[Jobobo]

Stats look great but the Ariel-is 105 lbs. that makes it less attractive to me.

 

[Keehol]

Stats look great but the Ariel-is 105 lbs. that makes it less attractive to me.

Yea that extra weight was not ideal but i figured with the extra motors, suspension, and battery it would make up for it. As i ride my bike to/from work the battery, and motor is lacking on my XP. Typically after I ride in to work or from home my battery is down to 2 bars and that's using PAS2/3 mainly. On a good strip I may kick it up to PAS4/5 but those speeds are short lived due to the battery. Hoping the grizzly makes up for it.

 

[Curcutie]

XP owner here also, been thinking about selling mine and upgrading to the Ariel Rider X class, looks great for the price and components it offers...but it also depends on what type of riding you'll be doing, I am personally a throttle whore and rarely pedal, so the X class looks great.

This is not to say I am not satisfied with my XP, far from it...I may just end up upgrading the XP's components, who knows.

Oh hey. I know you from reddit hehe. I looked at the x class too but it's too moped-like for me. Also been looking at the cross current X and Ripcurrent s from juiced. They both got great specs, just a lil pricey and they don't fold! I ended up ordering a Wallke Pro X3. It has EVERYTHING I need: Thumb throttle, big battery, 750 watts, rack and fenders! It might have been a lil over priced tho but then I got that stimi so its all good.

 

[ki11a]

Oh hey. I know you from reddit hehe. I looked at the x class too but it's too moped-like for me. Also been looking at the cross current X and Ripcurrent s from juiced. They both got great specs, just a lil pricey and they don't fold! I ended up ordering a Wallke Pro X3. It has EVERYTHING I need: Thumb throttle, big battery, 750 watts, rack and fenders! It might have been a lil over priced tho but then I got that stimi so its all good.

Heya fellow redditor and now EBR'er

Ive seen the Wallke, its pretty cool a full sized folder, I've heard good things too so I am sure you will be thrilled with it!

I had it on my radar too but I wasent too sure about the full sized bike tires, would they fit folded up in a trunk?...maybe. Thats what I use the folding feature on my XP for...the folding is great for carrying it around to places and for emergency needs, like a flat.