Lectric

XPress2

Name: XPress2
Brand: Lectric

180 mm rotors and 2.3 mm-thick steel stopped a 300+ lb rider-bike combo in WIRED's downhill test. At 66 lb the frame trades stair-carry convenience for genuine load capacity most budget commuters lack.

$1,399 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-313 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance7.9/ 10

design6.0/ 10

value7.2/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

It earns the budget pick because the money buys tangible safety and commuting hardware: thick 180 mm rotors with hydraulic brakes, a recognizable Suntour fork, Shimano transmission, puncture-protected tires, rack, fenders and lights—not cosmetic integration. WIRED’s 250 lb tester reported 30+ real miles in hills and controlled descents.

MATERIALS

FrameAluminum

A full-size, stiff commuter chassis rather than a folding-bike compromise.

ForkSR Suntour XCM32, 80 mm suspension

Takes the edge off potholes and broken pavement.

DrivetrainShimano Altus 8-speed

Common, inexpensive wear parts and useful hill range.

Brake rotors180 mm, 2.3 mm-thick steel

Appropriately substantial thermal mass for a 66 lb commuter.

CRITERIA

8/10

Pedal Feel

Programmable assist toggles torque or cadence; WIRED found Stealth M24 smooth and non-jerky.

9/10

Braking

Hydraulics and 180 mm / 2.3 mm rotors controlled 300+ lb rider-plus-bike downhill.

7/10

Range Reality

WIRED achieved just over 30 miles in hilly, throttle-heavy testing versus 60-mile claim.

8/10

Stable Handling

Full-size wheels and compact wheelbase felt nimble rather than cruiser-lumbering.

7/10

Drivetrain Durability

Shimano Altus 8-speed is standard, replaceable commuter hardware.

9/10

Utility Hardware

Rack, fenders, lights, brake light and side signals are included.

7/10

Serviceability

Standard Shimano/Suntour mechanical parts; proprietary e-system remains the limitation.

IDEAL FOR

·Value-first all-weather commuting
·Larger riders or moderate cargo
·Rough city pavement

NOT FOR

·Carrying upstairs
·Minimalist/lightweight riders
·Long unloaded touring

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Choose Cruiser for the relaxed Dutch-style step-through or Commuter for conventional posture. It is surprisingly nimble on 27.5 x 2.1 in tires, but 66.4 lb with battery makes garage maneuvering and stairs genuinely unpleasant.

LONGEVITY

Good mechanical-service outlook from Shimano and Suntour parts; electronics and the unusual Q-Loc axle deserve a dealer relationship. UL-certified electrical system.