The popular Lectric XP Lite has a new friend in town, the Thunder 2 from ebike company 5th Wheel. They sent me one recently for review and testing. At just 48 pounds, its a direct adversary to the XP Lite, one of my favorite ebikes to date.
The Thunder 2 sports a very unique frame that carries 20 inch street tires and a rear shock. The front fork is rigid. Its on sale for just $799. But with my discount code CHRISC you can get $300 Off!
5th Wheel Thunder 2 Specs
- 350 Watt rear hub motor
- 36 volt 10.4 AH battery
- 20 MPH top speed
- Mechanical Disk Brakes
- Cadence Sensor
- 6 Speeds with 3 levels of pedal assist
- Folds in half
- 20 inch street tires
Likes/Dislikes
This is the first ebike to directly challenge the XP Lite. It has a few advantages namely the rear shock but otherwise I still prefer Lectric’s lightweight folder for its looks, color choices and quality.
It’s too small of a ebike for me (I’m six foot) and it sits slightly lower than the XP Lite and is also a few inches shorter. The handlebars are not adjustable. But it should be a capable ride for someone who merely requires portability in an easy to use ebike.
If you live in a small apartment and need something light to travel give it a look.
5th Wheel also sells a more powerful fat tire version for $999.
