Lectric XPress 750 Review | High-Power, Low-Price

We ran two range tests to see what kind of range the XPress 750 can get. On max assistance (PAS 5), the bike traveled 28.4 miles, while on the low power setting (PAS 2, in this case, which felt like a more practical low setting than PAS 1), it got 52.4 miles. Both tests were done at Class 2 speeds to compare with other bikes.

That’s a solid range for a budget commuter. The bike actually exceeded my expectations. I usually hope to see a 1:1 ratio of a battery’s watt-hour capacity and a motor’s nominal wattage. So a 672Wh battery and 750W motor are not quite hitting that mark, but there are a lot of efficiencies that help the bike make up for it.

The XPress 750 is a bit lighter than most commuters, the slick tires maintain speed well, and, of course, the torque sensor better distributes power based on how hard you’re pedaling, so that helps stretch out the mileage.

You can hold the 20mph limit with only using a few hundred watts once you’re rolling, so it’s overall a good execution in efficiency and maximizes the battery it has to work with

If you want a bike that’ll make light work of hills, look no further.

The XPress 750 had a pretty dominant run in our hill tests. It finished in the top 20 in the throttle and pedal tests. Those results come from nearly 200 bikes worth of testing since we switched to one dedicated hill tester, so yeah, this thing can motor.

The data is even more interesting when I filtered it some more. If we exclude anything with a motor greater than 750W, it’s 10th for pedal results and 13th for throttle. Not too shabby.

If you’re stuck between the XPress 750 and XPress 500, then the hill results might be a difference maker for you. Both are pretty fast on flat terrain, but the 750 clearly does better in hills with the extra wattage and torque. The 750 beat out the 500 by 16 seconds on throttle, and five seconds on the pedal test.

The 500 was no slouch in its own right, but if you like speed or are a heavier rider who would appreciate the extra boost, the XPress 750 might appeal to you more.

The XPress 750 had a solid go in the brake test. After testing it multiple times, I ended up with an average stopping distance of 22’4”. That’s pretty close to the average for all e-bikes we’ve tested.

I was pleased with the result as I didn’t know what to expect. Neither the levers nor the calipers had a brand. Unbranded systems ≠ a bad system, but I usually have expectations with known commodities so this one was a pleasant outcome when starting from an unknown.

When going through our safety checks of the bike, we noticed the rear brake caliper was mounted in such a way that a small part of the brake pad would not contact the rotor when the brakes were applied. It wasn’t a one-off issue as it is the same with the XPress 500 we tested. However, there was no actual issue in the performance result; it looks like the brakes could possibly do even better with some design tweaks.

The 2-piston calipers and 180-millimeter rotors work well, you can feather the brakes to slow down, or give them a tight squeeze to stop in a hurry when needed. The rest of the factors that go into braking (bike weight, tire size, tire tread, frame geometry, etc.) are all pretty common for this style of bike so safety seems to be in good measure.

Lectric does a good job with the total experience. The XPress 750 ships without the front wheel attached or the pedals on, but it goes together quickly thanks to the quick-release pedals, and simply threading the thru axle through the front wheel. No tools required.

The XPress 750 rides really nicely. I quickly appreciated the thicker saddle, soft grips, and the fork that sopped up feedback from the road.

The bike comes in either a high-step frame like the model we tested, or a step-thru model that’s a bit more cruiser-y. The body positioning of the high step is semi-aggressive, but not the type of thing that’ll tire your back out too quickly. It will also fit a nice range of riders pretty well from 5’4”-6’4” (perhaps a tad optimistic on the high-end, but doable).

At 6’1” I felt right at home in the saddle with good leg extension and I liked the nimble nature of the narrow handlebar. The reach was perhaps a tad short for my preferences, but easy enough to live with.

The handling feels good. The XPress is pretty light as far as commuter e-bikes go, and it manuevers through corners or around traffic pretty well. I was particularly impressed with how tight everything felt at faster speeds where some bikes have noticeable vibration throughout the frame. That’s not the case here though.

Quality is a tricky thing to put into words sometimes, but in a general sense the ride was as nice-feeling as many higher-priced counterparts. The low price tag doesn’t result in a poor quality feel. The price is kept low with limited frame sizes and colors to pick from, but they didn’t cut corners in the construction or design from what I can feel.

In a lot of ways, you’re getting a ton of e-bike for your money. I think the only two things I’m sad weren’t included were fenders and a rear rack. They would complete the commuter ensemble, but I’ll grant that many people might simply want an e-bike like the XPress for joyrides in nice conditions, so including them and upping the cost may not have been worth it for Lectric.

It was just a few years ago that the thought of a commuter at this price with hydraulic brakes, a front suspension fork, 750W motor and a torque sensor were nearly unheard of, so in terms of the bang-for-your-buck factor, the XPress scores pretty highly in this regard.

There are many great commuter e-bikes, but most of them we recommend start at a price around $1500, with several going for $2000 or more. So I’m pretty happy to see that Lectric was able to make a commuter with a great balance of performance, features, and a solid ride feel all while keeping the price down to $1299.

The XPress 750 makes great use of Lectric’s M24 motor, and it’s a rock solid debut for the brand’s first ever torque sensor. It helps the ride feel smooth by really dialing in the acceleration, and offering more support when you start pushing harder.

The XPress 750 high step is a pretty comfortable ride if it fits you, and it’s nice that an ST option exists if you want something even more relaxed and upright.

Overall it’s a great choice if you want an electric bike just for fun, or if you have commuting purposes in mind. It has solid all-around handling and performance, with noticeably better hill-climbing than many similarly-styled and priced e-bikes. Just remember, to make it a dedicated commuter, you might need to add on an accessory or two.

If you want a fun and fast e-bike on a budget, the XPress 750 is definitely worth a look.

Happy Riding! Make sure to let us know if you have any questions or if you think we left anything out in this review of the Lectric XPress 750 down in our comments section.