Ultra-affordable Lectric XP LITE electric bike first ride and review

Ultra-affordable $799 Lectric XP LITE electric bike launched, and we got the first test ride

Electrek.co by Micah Toll

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[{"selector":"#anim-93eb23fb-58b0-495e-87e5-637d44c037e5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Levi and his co-founder/childhood friend Robby Deziel invited me out to Phoenix recently to see the Lectric XP LITE e-bike in person and put some miles on one of the first units off the line.

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[{"selector":"#anim-1d110b27-48e6-4134-9e41-d4ee060f6898","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] It’s also got a minimalist folding frame that keeps the bike at a mere 46 lb (20.8 kg). That’s not light by folding-bike standards, but it sure is light by folding electric bike standards!

[{"selector":"#anim-37aca0a3-3410-49f6-a82a-db700fc72d9e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Take a look at my test ride video to watch as I get my first ever ride on this new budget e-bike, and read my full review at Electrek.co. Video review