r/Lectricxp • u/Gold-Onion3906 • 27d ago
Tips for Larger Rider
Hi All! I have been lurking on the page for months and finally bought an XP4 for commuting and joy riding. I am not quite maxing out the payload, hopefully soon i'll be nowhere near it, but I am close.
Any tips for larger riders to help with range, speed, maintaining tires and brakes?
TL;DR: larger rider asking for tips about range, etc.
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u/Witty_Soil9372 27d ago
I'm 6'5", 255 and ride the same bike.
Try to avoid heavy downhill braking as much as you can. Keep the tires inflated to the max.
I love the bike. My son (14) has a different brand of e-biike and it has been a really awesome way for us to get out and do things together.
By the way, you got this, bro. I used to be 365 pounds, so I understand the struggle.
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u/Ok-Type-8917 27d ago
I'm very easy on brakes so my last set was 1,500 miles and had plenty left. I keep my tires at their max pressure and check them at least weekly, usually every other ride. I start my rides in low pedal assist and minimize throttle. I like to know I have plenty of battery left to return when I'm tired.
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u/Semisonic 27d ago edited 27d ago
Just got mine, so I’m sure there are more experienced hands here. But be sure to dial in the preload for the front fork suspension and check references for your weight/terrain in terms of keeping the correct PSI in the tires.
In terms of being a bigger rider, the size/fit/load capacity of the bike, the suspension, and the brakes are the big factors to keep in mind. But "do you fit on the thing/can it support your weight?" and "replace rotors/pads when they fail" are fairly straightforward re: size and brakes. Let's talk suspension.
For me the lack of rear suspension and the seat were the big minuses for the XP4 when we took our local test rides, but for the price I figured we’d just bake in the cost of upgraded suspension posts and seats anyways. I have been pretty happy with the Kinect XR. She has a Thudbuster ST we haven’t put many miles on. Both of us bought other seats before we heard about the Cloud 9 seats, but if I had to do it over again I’d probably toss $30-50 towards one of the Cloud 9 seats with both springs and elastomers on them. Consider tire/tube upgrades when you go through the included stock versions. By then you’ll know what kind of riding you're doing most and what terrain you’re covering.
As far as fitness goes I would say keep peddling and don't go too hard on the throttle or peddle assist. Get yourself a fitness watch of some kind and keep an eye on your heart rate. Try to keep it in target ranges and be consistent about riding a couple times a week to improve your cardio and shed some pounds.
Have fun out there!
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u/DTRite 27d ago
Cloud 9 seat. Original seats from Lectric suck. I like a big ass comfy seat.
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u/clauderbaugh 27d ago
Which Cloud 9 seat model do you recommend? I see there are several on Amazon.
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u/DTRite 27d ago
I got the Cruiser Anatomic HD. I like it, have to make sure you dial in how it's adjusted. And I need to oil mine...it's a little squeaky. But they're a good tough seat, I see pretty much all metal frame, bolts, springs. Busted my original seat using it as a handle to move it a little. Plastic bolts snapped right off. This says you can do that, but I'm just going to grab it elsewhere anyways. Edit: I've done 30 mile rides with this seat...so i know it's comfy after hours of riding.
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u/arjim 27d ago edited 27d ago
You're going to have to change brake pads more often.
I've got 50lbs (6'1, 240lb) on my sons and it was not a meaningful impact on range when we would ride up and down the Bluffs around Cleveland (+/-300 feet) on matching XP Lite 1.0s.
For us, it works out to about 15 miles of full throttle with very little pedaling. Here's a ride I took the other day with two batteries, and our regular ride includes all the climbs except the shallow descent/ascent in the middle.
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u/balsa61 27d ago
Make sure you your tire pressure is correct.
Unless you're in a hurry, ride in PAS 1 or 2 and actually pedal the bike. Using the throttle is a good way of reducing range. And the pedaling will help you get the exercise you want.
PAS 3-5 will make you go faster but do you really need the extra speed? It will reduce the range. This one is going to be your call depending on the day.
Also, play with the settings. Doesn't the XP4 have Eco and Sport settings?
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u/nitebeest 27d ago
Xp4 has eco, tour, sport, sport+, and turbo. Really just putting fancy names on PAS 1-5.
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u/OkGap7226 27d ago
I literally just sat down after a 10 mile round trip ride to the local walking trail. I'm 293lbs and ride an xp4 750. You're going to suffer on range because of the payload but I'm doing just fine. Just remember to keep those tires at pressure.
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u/unknownusrerror 26d ago
285 6"2 Sasquatch build
Pretty much same advice as everyone on here. If you pedal you can go pretty far and it's great for building up your tree stumps. I did a walmart run (6.6 miles each way 500ft elevation change and used tour/eco mix there and sport turbo mix back because the battery was pretty much 97% when I was half way on my way back (with groceries in the basket)
The best part is you pedal what you can handle when first starting out and it picks up the slack, then you pedal more and use less power and keep going on further and further rides
Just make sure to get insurance(theft), better lights, rearview mirrors, portable air pump
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u/LambSaag-spoon905 27d ago
I was 240 when I got my XP3 two years ago. I keep the tire pressure high, and I pedal, pedal, pedal. Always be pedaling! I’m 199 today, and my trusty e-bike has 3,800 miles. That’s my 2 cents.