Luckeep X2

16 reasons not to buy

• The X2 lacks the power to climb hills using the throttle alone despite its 750W motor.
• An expert complains that the hydraulic disc brakes (160mm rotors) are weak.
• The IPX4 water ingress protection rating means the X2 shouldn't be ridden in heavy rain.
• One tester says the bike overheats on a climb, causing assistance to cut out.
• Adding a second battery blocks the step-through, and it doesn't come with a second charger.
• Reviewers say the small turn signals aren't visible, and the logo hinders the taillight's visibility.
• At 70lb with one battery, the X2 is heavy for a commuter e-bike.
• Past 15mph, testers observe the bike's speedometer showing around 3mph below an external GPS.
• One tester says the X2 is jumpy when starting from a stop using the throttle.
• A tester finds the shifting clunky and complains of chain slap.
• One bike arrives with scratched paint, and another with a bent derailleur guard.
• Experts advise against removing hands from the handlebars while riding to avoid the “death wobble.”
• Testers warn the display battery meter is inaccurate.
• An expert finds the cheap suspension fork "jarring" when riding off-road.
• Testers say the small print on the display is hard to read, and it lacks icons for the lights and turn signals.
• Both the throttle and pedal assist max speeds exceed e-bike laws.