Lectric XP trike 400 mile owner-rider report

[dburt]

I try and ride about 35 miles or so every week on my Lectric XP trike. So far, no major issues. Still waiting on Lectric to send me a rear fender and tail light that was damaged in shipping by FedEx, Lectric said there is a shortage of fenders so I am just waiting. I suspect many have been damaged in shipping to other buyers like mine was. A minor issue that I have noticed is a sort of squeak that comes (I think) from the left rear tire. It only makes a noise when I pedal under load, so I have checked over the chain, drive sprockets, wheel spokes, etc looking for whatever might be causing it. So far nothing seems loose, or about to fall off so perhaps over time it will become obvious what causes it. I ride mostly flat and mostly paved roads with some gradual hills. When there is no headwind, I ride with no pedal assist as much as I can for the exercise, but on hills, or with a headwind I only ride in pedal assist 1. Pedal assist 2 makes the bike go faster then I can pedal without my shoes flying off. I know of 2 other folks in our small town who have bought Lectric XP trikes after seeing mine, and one other person wants to order one as well. Just thought I would share what my experience has been like so far with about 400 miles on the trike. In another 6-8 weeks winter will start in here in NE Oregon so will have to park the trike due to snowy, wet and really cold conditions.

 

[DieselTech]

Congrats on the new Trike. Another 6-8 weeks & you might need tires! Make sure to put your batterys somewhere warm over winter.

 

["A"]

Have you checked the chain tensioner between the cranks & the drive sprocket?
Or
Bottom bracket, crankarm bolts?

 

[leehop71]

I try and ride about 35 miles or so every week on my Lectric XP trike. So far, no major issues. Still waiting on Lectric to send me a rear fender and tail light that was damaged in shipping by FedEx, Lectric said there is a shortage of fenders so I am just waiting. I suspect many have been damaged in shipping to other buyers like mine was. A minor issue that I have noticed is a sort of squeak that comes (I think) from the left rear tire. It only makes a noise when I pedal under load, so I have checked over the chain, drive sprockets, wheel spokes, etc looking for whatever might be causing it. So far nothing seems loose, or about to fall off so perhaps over time it will become obvious what causes it. I ride mostly flat and mostly paved roads with some gradual hills. When there is no headwind, I ride with no pedal assist as much as I can for the exercise, but on hills, or with a headwind I only ride in pedal assist 1. Pedal assist 2 makes the bike go faster then I can pedal without my shoes flying off. I know of 2 other folks in our small town who have bought Lectric XP trikes after seeing mine, and one other person wants to order one as well. Just thought I would share what my experience has been like so far with about 400 miles on the trike. In another 6-8 weeks winter will start in here in NE Oregon so will have to park the trike due to snowy, wet and really cold conditions.

I find in PAS 2 on my XP 3, if I shift up to 7, it makes a huge difference pedaling!

 

[dburt]

Have you checked the chain tensioner between the cranks & the drive sprocket?
Or
Bottom bracket, crankarm bolts?

Yes, finally got around to checking them and I needed to adjust the chain tensioner, should have done that sooner! Now when the rain quits I will go out and ride it and see if that makes a difference!

 

[dburt]

Congrats on the new Trike. Another 6-8 weeks & you might need tires! Make sure to put your batterys somewhere warm over winter.

Going to store the trike in my office where it is warm over the winter! I hear it is not really good for your electric motor for it to get wet in rain or snow, so only will get an occasional ride in when there is no snow or rain on the streets!

 

[dburt]

Oiled the chain and adjusted the chain tensioner. Noise went away! I should have known better then to neglect maintenance!