Jasion X-Hunter or Lectric XP 3.0 Long Range

[eCooper]

Greetings All,

New to the forum, and new to electric bikes as well. I have been researching eBikes for almost a year now and am now ready to take the plunge but have yet to decide on which one I want to buy. I keep coming back to the Lectric XP 3.0, but have recently discovered the Jasion X-Hunter as well and was hoping to gain a little insight from owners of these two eBikes in an effort to assist me in making my decision.

A little background on myself first I am sure would be beneficial, so...I am in my early 60's, I'm 6'4" tall and presently weigh in at 270 lbs. I have had a couple lumbar surgeries as well and am looking to both lose weight and have some fun at the same time and thought an eBike would be a good option to get me outdoors more. I live in a rural area but I am pretty close to metro areas where there are many groomed trails, which is likely where I will be taking the bike for the most part. What I like about this style of an eBike is that the handlebars are adjustable. Having had back surgery I'd prefer sitting more upright as opposed to needing to bend forward to reach the handlebars of say a mountain bike style. Were it not for this reason I would probably consider something like the Lectric XPeak due to the larger diameter tires but as I understand it the handlebars are not adjustable.

OK, so all that being said on to my thoughts / concerns...

The Lectric XP 3.0 is a bit more costly but I have heard that their reliability is pretty good, as is their customer service, which is based on a couple people I have spoken with who have experience dealing with them. Also something to consider is the availability of replacement parts. This to me would be worth the added cost were I to experience issues in the future so I am looking for a company that plans to be around a while.

The Jasion Hunter on the other hand appeals to me more for a few reasons, those being the rear suspension, the extra weight capacity. and of course the lower price, but I have not heard anything regarding the reliability factor of these bike nor their customer service.

Spring is right around the corner and am eager to make a purchase and get out there, but thought I would come here seeking a little more advice from those with some firsthand knowledge first. I am open to other suggestions as well, so any and all input is welcome.

I look forward to any replies, and TY in advance.

Cooper

 

[HumanPerson]

Welcome to the forums mate!

 

[major masingil]

I don't have either bike but can offer some food for thought. Having suspension will be beneficial for your back. They make some pretty sweet suspension seat posts that are great at taking the edge off a bump you weren't expecting. I use a Thudbuster by Cane Creek. There are other varieties. If you think you'll be doing long rides or any kind of downhills, you'd probably be better off with full suspension. The fatter tires are good at taking the edge off a bump too. It takes a while for your butt and body to get used to riding. Stretch and be sure to give yourself some time to adjust.

I got into ebikes as a means for exercise as well. Had to figure out a way to lose that covid weight. The most important thing is to make it so it's not a hassle to ride. If you have to make a huge production out of each ride you'll go less frequently. Like if you have to load it up and drive 20 miles to ride each time vs being able to hop on after dinner on a beautiful night and cruise around. I went from 250lbs when I first built it, to 210lbs now. Also eating more responsibly.

 

[eCooper]

I don't have either bike but can offer some food for thought. Having suspension will be beneficial for your back. They make some pretty sweet suspension seat posts that are great at taking the edge off a bump you weren't expecting. I use a Thudbuster by Cane Creek. There are other varieties. If you think you'll be doing long rides or any kind of downhills, you'd probably be better off with full suspension. The fatter tires are good at taking the edge off a bump too. It takes a while for your butt and body to get used to riding. Stretch and be sure to give yourself some time to adjust.

I got into ebikes as a means for exercise as well. Had to figure out a way to lose that covid weight. The most important thing is to make it so it's not a hassle to ride. If you have to make a huge production out of each ride you'll go less frequently. Like if you have to load it up and drive 20 miles to ride each time vs being able to hop on after dinner on a beautiful night and cruise around. I went from 250lbs when I first built it, to 210lbs now. Also eating more responsibly.

Hi Major, and TY for the reply. Yes the full suspension really appeals to me. If I were to get the Lectric 3.0 I would definitely get a spring loaded seat post but I think the full rear suspension would be even better. If I knew Jasion was a reliable bike with good customer service and readily available replacement parts I'd buy one tomorrow, and I just might anyway being it is less expensive. I was just hoping to acquire some reassurance from others here and/or elsewhere first. As I mentioned I live in a rural area so hopping on the bike and going for a ride down the gravel roads is certainly an option but I was hoping to start out on some trails first in an effort to lose a few pounds before I go bouncing around the back roads. And yeah, If I eat any more responsably I won't be eating at all I'm already down to one meal a day. If I eat more than that my weight goes up even more.

 

[major masingil]

There should be some good reading in here about them. Try a Jaison search in the search bar. I wouldn't pull the trigger on one until you find out a bit about them. There are a lot of bikes that are ok, there's a wide range in between.

 

[Colin1230]

Take a look at the Lectric XPress ST also. I think you will like the adjustable handlebar stem. What you have heard/read about Lectric Customer Service is true and worth far more than the difference in the cost of the two bikes you are considering. Just my $.02.

 

[oceanside_rider]

I know I'm responding a little late. I have the X-Hunter which I got in February. It was cold here in new England, but I took it out in the cold weather with warm clothes and heated gloves.

The motor seems very good and the battery life is fantastic. This feels like a great transportation bike, and I think it would be great on most modest offroad reails. The suspension and upright riding position is much better for my back, and there's no hand pain or numbness since you are not putting a lot of weight on it. The 4" thick tires soak up a lot of the bumps too, so it's not just the suspension. The seat is very large and padded. The handlebars cannot be raised or lowered, but can be tilted forward or back. They sit a little high for me, but you are taller so you will probably like them. We live in a rural area with terribly maintained chipseal roads that have years of temporary patch over temporary patch and this is comfortable. It's really impressive offroad.

The power is good. Unlike some ebikes, the power setting controls both speed and power level. Our other ebikes put out max power to a specific speed.

The things I don't like: The brakes could be better. They got better once they wer bedded but require some grip to stop. I'm comparing brakes to a 25lb 90s aluminum mountain bike that will throw you over the handlebars, so YMMV. The gear range is nothing special but you have power so it's not a big deal. The freewheel is the loudest I've heard. I've heard bikes made in the 80s or 70s that were this loud. After a few months of riding, the bike was creaking so I greased the suspension pivots and the some of the assembly (stem to headset, etc) and now the suspension is silent. In case you can't tell, I really like a quiet bike.

The rear suspension is stiff, but much better than a hardtail, and better than a suspension post. I find suspension posts bounce up and down on bad roads, this rides more like a car. The lower pivot on the rear suspension is so stiff that the bike did not fold even when I removed the rear shock, it just stays standing upright. The pedals get very close to the ground, and I have struck them on the pavement a few times. It takes a little time to get used to it, but it is lower than any other bike I have ridden.

You can call Jasion and get someone on the phone pretty much right away, but for the most part you will talk with support via email. I've contacted them for the torque values for the suspension components. It took some back and forth to get the values. I wish they offered a shop manual. We have a couple of ultra-cheap bikes where all of the torque values were in the owner's manual.

For most people, I would recommend this bike. My wife feels it's too big for her at 5'2", but she can ride it. Ebikes have been fantastic for us. We had not ridden bikes in years. After riding these for a few months, we are now on non-powere bikes regularly. The ebike takes all of the worry away about taking a long ride, and big hills. We're gettingmore exercise and spending more time outside and around other people.

 

[eCooper]

I have the X-Hunter which I got in February.

Hey Oceanside. Thank you for taking the time to compose your response.

I ended up going with the Lectric 3.0 because I heard such good reviews on it as well as Lectrics customer service, but with all the inclement weather we've been having here in Michigan along with trying to squeeze in my outdoor yard maintenance between rain storms as well as all of life's other daily tasks I haven't had a whole lot of opportunity to ride it much as of yet. I have taken advantage of the rain storms to add some upgrades to the bike though, including a new seat and suspension seat post. Tomorrow the turtleneck is due to arrive which is the last piece of the puzzle for a BMX handlebar upgrade, and seeing as we're expecting three more consecutive days of rain starting tomorrow I plan to take advantage of that to perform the handlebar install. Hopefully after that I can get a few miles in on the darn thing.

Of course now that I am already knee deep in the Lectric which only has 3" tires, when you add in the higher cost of the bike itself, a new seat and suspension post, and the whole handlebar assembly thing perhaps I should have gone with the X-Hunter and saved some time and cost seeing as it has the rear suspension, 4" tires, and already has BMX handlebars. Bit too late now...oh well, I'm confident the XP 3.0 will suit my wants and needs for now...if I can ever get the opportunity to ride it

 

[JerryB]

I have a Lectric 2.0. It has been a great ebike for a little over two years....I have over 1000 miles on it. Had one minor problem in the first few month....my screen would do some crazy things periodically.....called Lectric...spoke to very helpful guy....sent me a video on how to check controller wire connections.....solved the problem immediately. The bike has been dependable and I would say they make a good....affortable product. I was impressed with their customer service. I belive the 3.0 would be even better. Good luck.....whatever you decide.