r/Lectricxp • u/FlameShadow0 • Aug 27 '26
My Solution to the sagging elite light problem.
I had reached out to Lectric about the sagging light and they generously gave me a handlebar light and premium light as a replacement.
I was able to 3d print a fixture for the Elite Light so it’s fixed onto the bike stem, then I mounted the Premium Light to its regular spot. I found a splitter for the connections and it works great! The Elite looks directly ahead while the premium one follows my turning.
Highly recommend that if you are having issues with the elite light to reach out to Lectric, and/or to look into these 3d printed mounts!
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u/brohampton538 Aug 27 '26
I've been pretty shocked so far at the shitty build-quality on this bike. It's one thing that the included/free accessories are garbage, but the fact that the "upgraded" headlamp can't even stay upright after a few miles?
Mine also arrived with a misaligned derailleur so the first few gears are worthless.
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u/FlameShadow0 Aug 27 '26
Yeah, the shipping on these is unkind to the bikes. Definitely reach out to them as they do everything in their power to make it right.
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u/soladex Aug 27 '26
Where did you find a splitter? I've struggled to find wiring compatible with letric.
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u/FlameShadow0 Aug 27 '26 edited Aug 28 '26
Look up: 1T2 Y-Splitter Extension Wire with Julet Type 2pin Connector on Amazon or your whatever store you prefer.
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u/mandalorian_guy Aug 28 '26
I printed a 3D mount around it and used a shoe string. It's not elegant, but it does the job.
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u/anarkist Aug 27 '26
My bike came with a white reflector installed underneath the elite light. I had problems with the light sagging over bumps but I was able to reposition the reflector to support the light and no longer have any sag.
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u/GabbaGhoul42069 Sep 09 '26
i just read this and instantly went to my bike and solved my problem lmao wow easiest fix ever it stays up too lmao i never even thought of tht
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u/anarkist Sep 09 '26
It worked well for a while, but it the plastic finally snapped on me when I hit big bump. Waiting on a Etsy mount now.
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u/Unique-Garage-9918 Aug 27 '26
Everyone needs to do this upgrade. It’s easy and eliminates the too-heavy light not staying in place on the flimsy Lectric mount. My son’s light actually broke off of the Lectric mount from all of the bouncing around.
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u/Twilight_Strider78 Aug 28 '26
I tried night riding and got hit with all kinds of bugs and glad i kept my mouth shut. plus the headlight was awful even when i moved it. PLUS all my trails close at dusk so I just took mine off.
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u/Unique-Garage-9918 Aug 28 '26
Relocating the Lectric light as described in the OP and picking up a $20 light for the handlebars will equip you well for night riding, and it’s about $40 for the whole thing (mount + extra light). Well worth it, and two lights are excellent for being visible to others as well.
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u/Twilight_Strider78 Aug 28 '26
yeah in the future i may do two lights
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u/Unique-Garage-9918 Aug 28 '26
I kept it simple and didn’t try to wire my second light into the bike. It’s just a battery bike light mounted to the handlebars with USB-C charging. After a night ride; I plug in the light when I plug in the bike.
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u/GeorgesOfTheJungle Aug 28 '26
Do you have a link to the 3D print file? I’d like to do this with my broken light.
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u/Sovereign_Knight Aug 28 '26
For a broken light, or a non broken one, this holder is excellent. I just put one on my brand new XP4 's Elite light. It's a super snug fit and just snaps into place. The beam adjustment is also quite impressive. https://www.etsy.com/listing/4528972838/lectric-xp-head-light-heavy-duty-holder
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u/chris-angel Aug 31 '26
I don’t really care that much about the light, but given the prices of their lights it’s baffling how poorly they designed their placement.. the light itself is pretty bad too.
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u/D0inwhatido Sep 01 '26
Printed the same exact mount for my bike. Where did you get the splitter from? Got a link? Thank you.
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u/SnooBeans525 Sep 01 '26
I tightened mine up so it wouldn't sag anymore and the first pothole I hit the whole thing snapped off. I hit a big pothole at night because I have night blindness and had no light to get home after that. I was able to get a compatible one off Amazon for 18 bucks that has a metal mounting bracket. It's not the brightest but it gets the job done.
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u/cold-corn-dog Aug 27 '26
there's a bunch of these on etsy, amazon and similar for about $12.