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Orphanage Project

Orphanage Project

  Our Plan & Partnership  In November of 2022, we announced our plans to partner with Beast Philanthropy to rebuild an orphanage for a deserving bunch of kiddos. We're thrilled to...

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Orphanage Project

  Our Plan & Partnership  In November of 2022, we announced our plans to partner with Beast Philanthropy to rebuild an orphanage for a deserving bunch of kiddos. We're thrilled to...

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An Affordable eBike: The Lectric XP Lite

An Affordable eBike: The Lectric XP Lite

Affordable eBikes for the Masses There tends to be a stigma surrounding electric bicycles noting that they're a luxury item, and only available to an elite few who can afford...

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An Affordable eBike: The Lectric XP Lite

Affordable eBikes for the Masses There tends to be a stigma surrounding electric bicycles noting that they're a luxury item, and only available to an elite few who can afford...

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March MODness Custom eBike Competition

March MODness Custom eBike Competition

Here at Lectric eBikes, we absolutely love seeing customers transform their eBikes into the exact ride they've always dreamed of. From paint jobs, to handlebars, to wheels, to upgraded seating, the possibilities...

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March MODness Custom eBike Competition

Here at Lectric eBikes, we absolutely love seeing customers transform their eBikes into the exact ride they've always dreamed of. From paint jobs, to handlebars, to wheels, to upgraded seating, the possibilities...

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Benefits of a Lightweight Folding Electric Bike

Benefits of a Lightweight Folding Electric Bike

Are you hoping to dive into a new electric bike adventure head first, but you're worried about the weight? At just 46 pounds, the Lectric XP Lite is your key to carefree and...

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Benefits of a Lightweight Folding Electric Bike

Are you hoping to dive into a new electric bike adventure head first, but you're worried about the weight? At just 46 pounds, the Lectric XP Lite is your key to carefree and...

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student riding blue lectric xp lite bike on campus

Electric Bikes for College Students

Wake up, grab a coffee, go to class, hit the gym, do homework, sleep, and repeat. There's nothing quite like college campus living! Student schedules are typically packed, and stress...

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Electric Bikes for College Students

Wake up, grab a coffee, go to class, hit the gym, do homework, sleep, and repeat. There's nothing quite like college campus living! Student schedules are typically packed, and stress...

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All About Cargo eBike Accessories

All About Cargo eBike Accessories

When the Lectric team hit the drawing board to create an affordable and highly-capable cargo eBike three years ago, versatility was top of mind. We wanted the XPedition eBike to be easily-adaptable to several different...

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All About Cargo eBike Accessories

When the Lectric team hit the drawing board to create an affordable and highly-capable cargo eBike three years ago, versatility was top of mind. We wanted the XPedition eBike to be easily-adaptable to several different...

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Behind the Design: Lectric XPedition eBike

Behind the Design: Lectric XPedition eBike

Earlier this week, our team here at Lectric released a brand new cargo eBike, the Lectric XPedition. The design process for this ride was our most extensive to date, so...

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Behind the Design: Lectric XPedition eBike

Earlier this week, our team here at Lectric released a brand new cargo eBike, the Lectric XPedition. The design process for this ride was our most extensive to date, so...

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Introducing: The Lectric XPedition

Introducing: The Lectric XPedition

After over three years of engineering, we're stoked to finally introduce the The Lectric XPedition eBike! A highly-capable electric cargo bike that's specially designed to replace your car or minivan....

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Introducing: The Lectric XPedition

After over three years of engineering, we're stoked to finally introduce the The Lectric XPedition eBike! A highly-capable electric cargo bike that's specially designed to replace your car or minivan....

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Behind the Design - XP Trike

Behind the Design - XP Trike

Earlier this month, we sat down with Lectric eBikes cofounders Levi and Robby to talk about their most anticipated eBike launch to date - The Lectric XP Trike!  They brought...

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Behind the Design - XP Trike

Earlier this month, we sat down with Lectric eBikes cofounders Levi and Robby to talk about their most anticipated eBike launch to date - The Lectric XP Trike!  They brought...

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Introducing: The Lectric XP Trike

Introducing: The Lectric XP Trike

We're stoked to finally introduce the Lectric XP Trike! With this new eBike model, we took our award-winning XP series eBikes and added a bigger battery, hydraulic brakes, and a...

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Introducing: The Lectric XP Trike

We're stoked to finally introduce the Lectric XP Trike! With this new eBike model, we took our award-winning XP series eBikes and added a bigger battery, hydraulic brakes, and a...

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5 Advantages of Folding eBikes

5 Advantages of Folding eBikes

One of the best things about Lectric eBikes is that they provide foldable, affordable fun. How does the foldability aspect play into the overall benefits of electric bikes, though? There are...

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5 Advantages of Folding eBikes

One of the best things about Lectric eBikes is that they provide foldable, affordable fun. How does the foldability aspect play into the overall benefits of electric bikes, though? There are...

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U.S. eBike City Guide

U.S. eBike City Guide

Each person's New Year's resolution differs slightly from the next. Some people have goals to try skydiving or baking for the first time, while others simply want to try a new hobby...

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U.S. eBike City Guide

Each person's New Year's resolution differs slightly from the next. Some people have goals to try skydiving or baking for the first time, while others simply want to try a new hobby...

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Do You Need a License to Ride an Electric Bike?

Do You Need a License to Ride an Electric Bike?

*Last updated 7/20/2023 It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of getting out on the roads as soon as your eBike arrives. There are a few questions that...

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Do You Need a License to Ride an Electric Bike?

*Last updated 7/20/2023 It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of getting out on the roads as soon as your eBike arrives. There are a few questions that...

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Giving Tuesday with Beast Philanthropy

Giving Tuesday with Beast Philanthropy

On this Giving Tuesday, we are proud to announce a project with Beast Philanthropy.Beast Philanthropy strives to Make the world a better place by feeding those who are hungry, housing those...

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Giving Tuesday with Beast Philanthropy

On this Giving Tuesday, we are proud to announce a project with Beast Philanthropy.Beast Philanthropy strives to Make the world a better place by feeding those who are hungry, housing those...

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Las Vegas eBike Guide

Las Vegas eBike Guide

Christian and Nate are full-time RVers, travelers, parents, and avid eBikers. They spend their days exploring the country with their family and often turn to their eBikes as a convenient...

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Las Vegas eBike Guide

Christian and Nate are full-time RVers, travelers, parents, and avid eBikers. They spend their days exploring the country with their family and often turn to their eBikes as a convenient...

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Lectric eBikes x Veterans Day

Lectric eBikes x Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, we wanted to recognize the brave men & women who have courageously and selflessly served our country. In doing so, we hosted a Veterans Day eBike Giveaway,...

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Lectric eBikes x Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, we wanted to recognize the brave men & women who have courageously and selflessly served our country. In doing so, we hosted a Veterans Day eBike Giveaway,...

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Behind the Design - XP 3.0

Behind the Design - XP 3.0

Earlier this month, we welcomed the brand new passenger-compatible XP™ 3.0 into our Lectric eBikes lineup. Before this awesome new eBike's launch, Lectric cofounders Levi and Robby, as well as Lectric’s Product Manager,...

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Behind the Design - XP 3.0

Earlier this month, we welcomed the brand new passenger-compatible XP™ 3.0 into our Lectric eBikes lineup. Before this awesome new eBike's launch, Lectric cofounders Levi and Robby, as well as Lectric’s Product Manager,...

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Introducing: The Lectric XP™ 3.0

Introducing: The Lectric XP™ 3.0

Here at Lectric eBikes, our focus has always been on the experience of the ride. Making fun and affordable eBikes available to the masses is no simple task, but our team's mission...

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Introducing: The Lectric XP™ 3.0

Here at Lectric eBikes, our focus has always been on the experience of the ride. Making fun and affordable eBikes available to the masses is no simple task, but our team's mission...

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The Story of the Stripes

The Story of the Stripes

The Lectric XP™ 2.0 It's been 531 days since the most popular eBike in America hit the market. In honor of the exciting upgrades Lectric eBikes has coming down the...

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The Story of the Stripes

The Lectric XP™ 2.0 It's been 531 days since the most popular eBike in America hit the market. In honor of the exciting upgrades Lectric eBikes has coming down the...

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Palm Springs eBike Guide

Palm Springs eBike Guide

Christian and Nate are full-time RVers, travelers, parents, and avid eBikers. They spend their days exploring the country with their family and often turn to their eBikes as a convenient...

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Palm Springs eBike Guide

Christian and Nate are full-time RVers, travelers, parents, and avid eBikers. They spend their days exploring the country with their family and often turn to their eBikes as a convenient...

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Lectric eBikes x Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lectric eBikes x Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our team here at Lectric eBikes decided to honor an individual who has fought, or is currently fighting, breast cancer with a pinked-out Lectric XP™...

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Lectric eBikes x Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our team here at Lectric eBikes decided to honor an individual who has fought, or is currently fighting, breast cancer with a pinked-out Lectric XP™...

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Save Big on eBikes in Denver

Save Big on eBikes in Denver

We may sound like a broken record in reiterating the importance of eBikes when it comes to reducing the carbon footprint of individuals worldwide. Thankfully, Lectric eBikes is not alone in...

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Save Big on eBikes in Denver

We may sound like a broken record in reiterating the importance of eBikes when it comes to reducing the carbon footprint of individuals worldwide. Thankfully, Lectric eBikes is not alone in...

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How to Clean Your eBike

How to Clean Your eBike

Now that summer is over, you may be thinking about getting your eBike ready to store for the colder months. Before doing so, it's a great idea to give it...

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How to Clean Your eBike

Now that summer is over, you may be thinking about getting your eBike ready to store for the colder months. Before doing so, it's a great idea to give it...

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How Fast Can an eBike Go?

How Fast Can an eBike Go?

Did you know that someone once pedaled 183mph on a bicycle? We couldn't believe it either, but this world record speaks for itself!  This astounding fact brings us to another question: How fast can...

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How Fast Can an eBike Go?

Did you know that someone once pedaled 183mph on a bicycle? We couldn't believe it either, but this world record speaks for itself!  This astounding fact brings us to another question: How fast can...

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Great Cycle Challenge X Lectric eBikes

Great Cycle Challenge X Lectric eBikes

What's more fun than riding your bike, you might ask? Riding your bike to help fight kids' cancer!  This past Spring, one of our Lectric team members came across an awesome initiative put on...

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Great Cycle Challenge X Lectric eBikes

What's more fun than riding your bike, you might ask? Riding your bike to help fight kids' cancer!  This past Spring, one of our Lectric team members came across an awesome initiative put on...

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How Do Electric Bikes Work?

How Do Electric Bikes Work?

Electric bikes seem to be the talk of the town. Whether you've seen your neighbors riding them, had your food delivered on them, or you've heard the buzz about them on your...

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How Do Electric Bikes Work?

Electric bikes seem to be the talk of the town. Whether you've seen your neighbors riding them, had your food delivered on them, or you've heard the buzz about them on your...

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Leading an Active Life on eBikes | Livin' Lectric

Leading an Active Life on eBikes | Livin' Lectric

When you think back on your elementary, middle, and high school days, odds are you can think of an outstanding and impactful teacher you encountered along the way. We can confidently...

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Leading an Active Life on eBikes | Livin' Lectric

When you think back on your elementary, middle, and high school days, odds are you can think of an outstanding and impactful teacher you encountered along the way. We can confidently...

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Santa Barbara eBike Guide

Santa Barbara eBike Guide

It's time to catch up with Christian and Nate! This awesome couple travels around the US with their RV and kiddos by their sides. They also happen to be avid eBikers,...

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Santa Barbara eBike Guide

It's time to catch up with Christian and Nate! This awesome couple travels around the US with their RV and kiddos by their sides. They also happen to be avid eBikers,...

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Lectric eBikes - Military Discount

Lectric eBikes - Military Discount

With the launch of our brand new military discount supported by ID.me, we wanted to take a moment to highlight two heroes of our own here at Lectric eBikes. We...

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Lectric eBikes - Military Discount

With the launch of our brand new military discount supported by ID.me, we wanted to take a moment to highlight two heroes of our own here at Lectric eBikes. We...

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Chuck M. - Livin' Lectric Story

For the Love of Cycling: Livin' Lectric with Chuck

Sometimes in the face of adversity, all we can do is pedal forward and not look back.  Chuck M. was just 31 years old when his life changed forever. In...

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For the Love of Cycling: Livin' Lectric with Chuck

Sometimes in the face of adversity, all we can do is pedal forward and not look back.  Chuck M. was just 31 years old when his life changed forever. In...

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Electric Bikes: The Ultimate Balance Booster

Electric Bikes: The Ultimate Balance Booster

Learn how electric bikes can help you find balance in your life and improve your physical health, including your life span.

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Electric Bikes: The Ultimate Balance Booster

Learn how electric bikes can help you find balance in your life and improve your physical health, including your life span.

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Lectric eBikes: Dedicated to Customer Satisfaction

Lectric eBikes: Dedicated to Customer Satisfaction

Welcome back to the Lectric Design Series! Throughout this series, we will walk through everything that makes Lectric special as an eBike company in terms of our products, customers, and story. Check...

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Lectric eBikes: Dedicated to Customer Satisfaction

Welcome back to the Lectric Design Series! Throughout this series, we will walk through everything that makes Lectric special as an eBike company in terms of our products, customers, and story. Check...

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'Lectrify Your XP™ Lite

'Lectrify Your XP™ Lite

Do you remember your very first car? The excitement of owning it yourself and adding a custom license plate cover, bumper sticker, steering wheel cover, air freshener, or even sometimes...

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'Lectrify Your XP™ Lite

Do you remember your very first car? The excitement of owning it yourself and adding a custom license plate cover, bumper sticker, steering wheel cover, air freshener, or even sometimes...

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5 Travel Tips for Your XPremium

5 Travel Tips for Your XPremium

Summer is finally upon us, and our brand new XPremium eBikes are almost ready to ship out! Our team has already traveled near and far with the Lectric XPremium to...

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5 Travel Tips for Your XPremium

Summer is finally upon us, and our brand new XPremium eBikes are almost ready to ship out! Our team has already traveled near and far with the Lectric XPremium to...

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Shifting Into High Gear

Shifting Into High Gear

The mid-drive motor on the Lectric XPremium uses a unique and powerful gearing system. We want to take a moment to walk through how to get the best ride out...

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Shifting Into High Gear

The mid-drive motor on the Lectric XPremium uses a unique and powerful gearing system. We want to take a moment to walk through how to get the best ride out...

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Why Fat Tires?

Why Fat Tires?

Here at Lectric, our XP™ 2.0 and XPremium eBike models sport 3-4" fat tires. Fat tires are considered to be any tire with about twice the thickness of a conventional bike tire. As...

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Why Fat Tires?

Here at Lectric, our XP™ 2.0 and XPremium eBike models sport 3-4" fat tires. Fat tires are considered to be any tire with about twice the thickness of a conventional bike tire. As...

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Less Upkeep, More Adventure

Less Upkeep, More Adventure

Let's be honest, performing maintenance and repairs on your eBike isn't most riders' idea of a perfect day. That's why we designed the Lectric XPremium to be our eBike requiring the...

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Less Upkeep, More Adventure

Let's be honest, performing maintenance and repairs on your eBike isn't most riders' idea of a perfect day. That's why we designed the Lectric XPremium to be our eBike requiring the...

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Lectric Design Series: Episode 1

Lectric Design Series: Episode 1

Welcome to the Lectric Design Series! This five-part video series will take you through the entire Lectric story from our founders Levi and Robby's childhood, to the present, and our...

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Lectric Design Series: Episode 1

Welcome to the Lectric Design Series! This five-part video series will take you through the entire Lectric story from our founders Levi and Robby's childhood, to the present, and our...

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The Smarter The Battery, The Better The Ride

The Smarter The Battery, The Better The Ride

The brand new Lectric XPremium has an intelligent and powerful battery system, allowing riders to reach over 100 miles on a single charge. This awesome range is achieved with special,...

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The Smarter The Battery, The Better The Ride

The brand new Lectric XPremium has an intelligent and powerful battery system, allowing riders to reach over 100 miles on a single charge. This awesome range is achieved with special,...

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Salt Lake City eBike Guide

Salt Lake City eBike Guide

Christian and Nate are full-time RVers, travelers, parents, and avid eBikers. They spend their days exploring the country with their family and often turn to their eBikes as a convenient...

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Salt Lake City eBike Guide

Christian and Nate are full-time RVers, travelers, parents, and avid eBikers. They spend their days exploring the country with their family and often turn to their eBikes as a convenient...

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Hydraulic vs. Mechanical Disc Brakes

Hydraulic vs. Mechanical Disc Brakes

Wondering about the differences between mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes? Lectric eBikes now offers both types of brakes in our XP™ eBike lineup, and it is helpful to know the...

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Hydraulic vs. Mechanical Disc Brakes

Wondering about the differences between mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes? Lectric eBikes now offers both types of brakes in our XP™ eBike lineup, and it is helpful to know the...

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Truckin' With Clifton

Truckin' With Clifton

Full-time US semi-truck drivers have the opportunity to see parts of the country that many Americans wouldn't typically see in a lifetime, especially while on the clock. Clifton McKinney is...

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Truckin' With Clifton

Full-time US semi-truck drivers have the opportunity to see parts of the country that many Americans wouldn't typically see in a lifetime, especially while on the clock. Clifton McKinney is...

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The Mid-Drive eBike Motor

The Mid-Drive eBike Motor

Last month, we released our first-ever eBike with a mid-drive motor: The Lectric XPremium. As we gear up to get these new eBikes on the road in just a few...

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The Mid-Drive eBike Motor

Last month, we released our first-ever eBike with a mid-drive motor: The Lectric XPremium. As we gear up to get these new eBikes on the road in just a few...

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A Sandstorm Snapshot

A Sandstorm Snapshot

With over 150,000 unique Lectric riders on the road, one of our team's favorite things to do is connect with our adventurers about how their eBikes have changed their lives. Before the...

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A Sandstorm Snapshot

With over 150,000 unique Lectric riders on the road, one of our team's favorite things to do is connect with our adventurers about how their eBikes have changed their lives. Before the...

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Praise-Worthy Paint Colors

Praise-Worthy Paint Colors

As we gear up to get the new XP™ Lite model shipped out to our first batch of orderers, we want to take a moment to dive into the thought...

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Praise-Worthy Paint Colors

As we gear up to get the new XP™ Lite model shipped out to our first batch of orderers, we want to take a moment to dive into the thought...

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Behind the Design - XPremium

Behind the Design - XPremium

The XPremium design is centered around a goal of taking as many cars off the road as possible. This is a tall order to fill, but our team made strategic decisions...

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Behind the Design - XPremium

The XPremium design is centered around a goal of taking as many cars off the road as possible. This is a tall order to fill, but our team made strategic decisions...

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Introducing: The Lectric XPremium eBike

Introducing: The Lectric XPremium eBike

We are thrilled to announce our best attempt at a car replacement to date. This pivotal addition to our eBike collection allows you to tackle any hill, and ride further...

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Introducing: The Lectric XPremium eBike

We are thrilled to announce our best attempt at a car replacement to date. This pivotal addition to our eBike collection allows you to tackle any hill, and ride further...

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Lite-Worthy Trails

Lite-Worthy Trails

What are your favorite places to explore? With countless resources to discover new biking trails from coast to coast, it can sometimes be overwhelming to narrow down a trail that best...

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Lite-Worthy Trails

What are your favorite places to explore? With countless resources to discover new biking trails from coast to coast, it can sometimes be overwhelming to narrow down a trail that best...

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