A More Affordable Folding Ebike
Lectric Ebikes Lectric XP 2.0
Our intrepid Editor Julian Chokkattu also likes the original Lectric XP (7/10, WIRED Recommends). For a folding bike, it’s not super convenient for apartment dwellers. It weighs 63 pounds and is heavy to carry up and down stairs. He also finds the folding system a little awkward, and you have to leave the key in the battery for it to work. But the 500-watt rear-hub motor offers plenty of assistance, and the fat tires are a smooth ride. It also comes with a lot of accessories, like a rear rack, fenders, an integrated display, and integrated front and rear lights.
The newer Lectric XP 2.0 doesn’t change the motor or battery but improves ride comfort. That includes a front-wheel suspension, mounting points for racks, wider handlebars, and IP65 water resistance. At $999, that’s not a bad deal at all.