Lectric XP Lite eBike

 In April 2022 several of my doctors suggested bicycling as a way to rehab from the several leg and foot surgeries I had. They wanted me to only do what they called low impact workouts. This so I would not further injury myself and cause an even worst injury to occur. The options where either bicycling, walking or swimming. unfortunately at the time because I was still part of the wound care program so swimming was not an option. Also my feet where very much in pain recovering from the surgeries and wound care that they wanted me at the time to limit my walking. So bicycling would be it.

 I started off by getting a Nautilus U616 upright bike on clearance at a local store for $180.00 From what I could figure it was on clearance because it had add-on smart phone app that no longer was available that would have extended the amount of workouts by a few hundred. That really didn't matter to me as I was still getting 30 built in rides included for incredible cost savings. This Nautilus U616 bike has worked awesome for indoor rehab and general low impact excising since I got it in May of 2022.

This is the Nautilus U616 upright bike, and the Lectric XP Lite eBike. In my old duplex apartment.

In May of 2022 another doctor of mine suggested, I get outside and ride a eBike. Personally I did not know much about eBikes. A few relatives including my dad had some in years past. From what I recall they looked and felt more like miniature motorcycle. I did not want a motorcycle or heavy bike at all. So I researched 40 or so eBikes at several different cost, weight class, and features over the summer of 2022.

Many of the eBikes out there cost way too much (over $2000). And the ones that where cheap (under $500) Didn't support my weight or height. And many others in the ($500 to $900) range where way too heavy to pick up and carry up and down the stairs of my city apartment. I never thought I was going to ever find one that was going to fit my needs, weight and budget. 

Then one day I got a message from my family to check out this eBike they seen on TV. I was very skeptical on any "As seen on tv product", specially an eBike. This product looked like a cross between of a BMX and folding commuter bike. I instantly knew this was the bike I was looking for. (This was the AD on TV)

It was lighter weight than most eBikes 46 pounds stock (still a bit heavy for a bike, but light enough to carry up several stairs in my apartment.) It has a max cargo weight of 280 lbs which worked great for me. It also supports rider heights up to 6' 7" Had a removable battery that is hidden within the frame and could fold for easy transport in a vehicle. As a added bonus it also came with a large lcd screen that shows the bikes speed, settings milage etc. Most eBikes in this price range didn't have that. The only concern I had with it was, it had only one single gear. All bikes I had since I been adult all had changeable gears. 

Well I decided to take the leap and get the bike. All my doctors wanted me to excise by bicycling. Four months had past then using the Nautilus U616 upright bike, and I seen some major improvements in my health. I knew if I was going to heal from the surgeries, build more muscle and improve my A1C that I needed to keep bicycling every day. When your health is involved and you can get a tool to help improve it, you do it. 

I waited a few weeks for it to be delivered but it finally came in the 1st week of September 2022. At the time I still was having issues walking and did not know if this was going to work or not. I gave it a try and it was awesome instantly and I have not stopped riding it since. 

First off hats off to Lectric brand and their support. It has been A+ service since I became a customer of their awesome Lectric XP Lite eBike. The thing works great and have had it now for the last 15 months of owning this bike. I even have rode this in the winter with the snow and ice. It has been awesome. And I have not had one single issue with this bike since.

The Lectric XP Lite eBike is 300 watt motor that peaks to 720 watts. It is a class 2 eBike legal in all 50 USA states. You can also change it into a class 1 e-bikes (no throttle) for use in National Parks, by the settings on the computer. In Class 2 mode you can ride the bike with peddle assist which helps aid in peddling (which is what I use) this helps assist in peddling specially up hills and inclines for people like myself that have a disability in their legs. It also is used by many able body people to extend their travel distance with the peddle assist. By law a class 2 eBike can not exceed 20 mph in the United States. However many states do allow a bike to be riding even without peddling. I normally do not use the throttle at all as I using this bike for excise and peddling is required for that. 

With this bike I have travel up to 30 miles in total distance with the stock 7.8ah battery. Many variables play a part in total travel distance, such as cargo weight, peddle assist setting, weather, terrain and more. When I am riding up medium size hills I average more near 20 miles so different terrain plays a part. I personally never thought I ever travel over 10 miles on a bike ever, but with this bike it is very easy to do so because it's fun to ride.

In October of 2022 I decided to add the rear rack and plastic fender kit to the Lectric XP Lite. Most people booed me on this because they wanted me to turn it into a BMX bike. Seriously I rode a BMX when I was a kid and this is nothing like one. I wanted the rear rack to carry my bike locks, folding cane and use to carry groceries and such. I also wanted the fenders because I planned to ride the bike in snow, with rock salt on the roads fenders are necessity. Adding both only added 2.5 lbs to the total weight and have been awesome addition to my bike since.

Since having this eBike the Lectric XP Lite it has help me lower my A1C to 5.5 multiple times over. Increase my muscles in my legs so now I can stand without a cane ( However still need a cane to walk.) And keep the blood flowing. I am so grateful my doctors suggested bicycling and another to ride a eBike. It has change my life for the better and it is a wonderful thing. If your in the market for a eBike get one. They are awesome even if you have a physical disability, they do work very good. 

I have also got several people with their negative comments about me riding a eBike. Most of these people did not even know I have a physical disability, and I can not ride a normal bike. That is how well this eBike works. That when riding it most people can not even tell I have physical disability in my legs. 

If your interested in this bike. I also have a few videos I made of it that I can share with you here:

My XP Lite E-Bike Show and Ride (From September 2022) View Here

Lectric XP Lite Closer Look (From October 2022) View Here

Lectric XP Lite Accessories (From Nov 2022) View Here

Lectric XP Lite Fenders & Rack (From December 2022) View Here

Lectric XP Lite 1 Year Ride & Talk (From October 2023) View Here

Lectric XP Lite Accessories 2 (From Nov 2023) View Here

My Lectric XP Lite Playlist View Here

more info on the lectric XP Lite similar to the one I have: Info here

What happened

Well I have not login to any blog since 2018. What have I been up to since. Well many things from mobile food vending to doing my music. Working on my model railroad, playing around with alternate power, building things, more app development and lot more. 

I also ended up in hospital and had surgeries. It was not fun but my doctors fixed me so I have many more years to enjoy. I had to change my lifestyle and now eat a very healthy meals and excise daily by riding bikes. My doctors suggested both E-Bikes and standrionary bikes for rehab and excise. I have to walk with cane since the surgeries and both legs are in much pain still. 

I was told I might been in wheelchair for rest of life, but I did not allow that to be an option. I fight every day to keep walking. My doctors want a good healthly diet and non impact excise (which they suggested was bicycling, swimming, and walking) I do not have a pool and while I do walk the bikes are way more fun.  The ebike helps assist me in pending and works really well and is much fun. If I did not change life style the likely hood I still be here is slim to none. 

I now looking at my life in a different way. I don't have time for B.S. and wont even waste my day on people that are here to be trolls, liars and etc. Life is too short to deal with jerks and I will not any more. Not worth the trouble. 

I here to start my next life journey and you may come along for the ride as I post things I do and enjoy. This time I document a lot of different type of things all here in one place.