The Lectric XPress 750 is powerful and fast. And right now, it costs about $1,300. Could this value-forward e-bike be a solution to your commuting woes?
I set out to answer that question with a short test. Over the last 2 weeks, I put the Lectric XPress 750 through a fast test to see how this value-priced e-bike measures up. In this short testing window, I found that it is pretty fantastic for city riding if you can get past small potential downsides.
In short: The Lectric XPress 750 is affordable and quick transportation. It accelerates from a standstill to 20 mph in under 10 seconds. Its 750W electric motor is enough to lug a rider smoothly up steep hills, even under throttle power alone. And the bike is easy and intuitive to ride and control. But it’s a heavy machine, making it tricky to store if you need to carry it up or down stairs. And that powerful motor can quickly burn through the battery if the rider isn’t careful.
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Range
60 miles -
Class
II or III -
Throttle
Yes -
Drivetrain
Seven-speed -
Carrying capacity
330 lbs. -
Weight
57 lbs. -
Surfaces
Pavement
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Powerful, torquey motor -
Has throttle, torque sensor -
Suspension fork -
Great price
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Shifters in awkward position -
Burns through battery in high-assist modes -
Heavy
Lectric XPress 750 Review
The Lectric XPress 750 will arrive almost fully assembled. I completed the assembly in less than a half hour and was very pleased to find almost no plastic packaging. The entire bike was packed and shipped with paper or cardboard, and in many cases, twine was even used as a binding material. I made a mental note of this forward-thinking packaging that won’t result in piles of wasted plastic.
Once assembled (easily), I plugged in the bike, charged up the battery, and pumped up the tires. It was time to roll.
The bike’s user interface is very simple. A power on-off button turns on a screen and the bike. The rider can hop on and start pedaling without doing anything more, although, at this stage, it’s just a bike, no “e.”
Push the “plus” symbol, and the bike activates its pedal assist mode on level one. Press it to scroll up to level five, which is full power. The “minus” symbol brings it back down. These controls also turn on and off the headlight and taillight and access other menus. More on this later.
Now that we’re underway, the bike will kick in its assistance as you pedal. For my testing, I decided on some spirited riding and mostly left it on full-blast level five.
What can I say but “wheeeee!” The Lectric XPress 750 is aptly named. Its powerful motor rocketed me from a stop up to speed quickly and with authority. I had to pay a lot of attention to this bike, as I found it easy to peg the top speed without realizing it. Push that throttle, and you’ll be moving fast right away.
Lectric XPress 750: A Basic but Powerful E-Bike
While many riders will enjoy the Lectric XPress 750’s throttle mode, pedal assist mode on lower levels provides the best battery life. Pedaling with modest force also gives you a nice bit of exercise while extending your range significantly.
Fortunately, the XPress 750 has a torque sensor. That means the motor can tell how hard you’re pedaling and respond with an appropriate amount of pedal assist.
Pedal gently, and the bike nudges you with a little electric help. Pedal hard, and the bike boosts you with much more force. It worked smoothly and intuitively, with the boost amount corresponding well with the level of Pedal Assist Setting (PAS) on the screen.
For a lot of fun in testing, I set the bike on level five. At this setting, it rocketed to speed from stops, leveraging its peak output of 1,310 W. It then consistently held my touring speed at 20 mph. But this came with a downside.
Riding like this — I’d call it spirited — I burned through a full battery in about 16 miles. As any muscle car driver knows (my four wheels are a Mustang GT), lots of throttle means horrible efficiency. And given that this bike is something of a muscle car of the e-bike world with a 750W motor with 85Nm of torque, it’s not surprising that you can drain a battery very quickly.
But that’s not to say you must burn it fast. I dropped the assist level to three, and the bike still rode very nicely. It sipped electricity at a much more reasonable level.
A rider using pedal assist and a midrange setting should get closer to 30 miles per charge. The bike claims a top range of 60 miles, which would assume minimal electric assist.
Suspension Fork, Shifting, Brakes
As noted, this is a heavy bike weighing about 57 pounds. Any bike weighing that much meant to go 20 mph should have a suspension fork. Fortunately, the XPress 750 does, and it was very effective. The custom adjustable TC Eighty suspension fork with up to 80mm of travel gave the front end smooth handling even when hitting big bumps like train tracks at speed.
I took it over curbs in testing, and, no, it’s not as good as high-end mountain bike forks. No surprise, as those forks cost more than the whole bike! But for what it is — a value fork on a value bike — it worked quite well at damping bumps. It was very easy to adjust and didn’t require any specialized tools.
As much as I appreciated the suspension, I frowned on the over-the-handlebar thumb shifters. Maybe it’s their odd location or the fact that my wrists aren’t super flexible, but the shifter for the seven-speed Shimano derailleur was not intuitive and kind of clumsy to use. It was one of my primary dislikes on the bike, and realistically, it was not a very big problem. It worked well, but I found its location inconvenient.
The brakes, on the other hand, were great. The XPress 750 packs hydraulic mineral oil brakes with 180mm rotors. They provided powerful yet progressive braking. For the price of the bike, these got a gold star for not being cable brakes.
Accessories, Tires, Display Screen
The XPress 750 comes with a headlight and taillight. Both turn on with a press-and-hold of the “plus” symbol on the control module.
The headlight was decent for riding in the dark but not amazing. I rode it on a dark city trail at night and could see well enough to ride at moderate speeds. But I wouldn’t push it to a full 20 mph with this light, or you’ll be over-riding your brakes and reaction time.
The display screen was bright, clear, and easy to understand. But it was inexplicably impossible to tilt fully back to align with my line of sight. It wasn’t a big deal and was still easy to read, but it would have been nice to have a little better adjustability on the angle.
Everything else on the bike — tires, pedals, seat, grips — are good quality and appropriate for this type of bike. Are they premium, ultralight components? Absolutely not. But they are exactly what you want for a value commuter: comfortable, effective, and durable.
This is how the Lectric XPress 750 earns my admiration. This bike is very affordable — it costs less than a single wheel of a high-end race bike.
But for commuters who just want to get around town quickly, efficiently, and without burning a bunch of gas, the XPress 750 was a good ride. I can’t speak to longevity — yet. But I plan to put a lot of miles on this bike over the next couple of months and will update this review with any insights if they arise.
If you’re looking for a heavier, throttle-forward style e-bike for commutes, city cruises, or easy pedaling country tours, the XPress 750 packs a heck of a value in an easy-to-ride e-bike.
