09-23-2024, 09:08 PM | #1 |
Join Date: Sep 2024
Location: Washington, USA
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Lifan Xpect 300 Mile Megaride
First post to the forum, though I've lurked on here without an account for several years. I've got a 2020 Lifan Xpect that has been totally flawless for me, and I think my favorite bike ever. From being a daily commuter, a weekend two and single track trail bike, and the occasional several hundred mile day, the bike has just been perfect for me and what I want out of a bike here in Washington. But, this isn't a review post.
Back in July of this year (2024) I took my xpect on a 300 mile "mega" ride where I did 8 hours of riding in a single day, I think my most ever. For several hundred miles (and more than a couple hours), my Lifan was WOT on the interstate or high speed two lane highways. Then I also took it on some black diamond trails in the Gifford Pinochet National Forest, as well as some regular dirt road in the forest as well, albiet waaaay in the middle of nowhere, and by dumb luck, pretty close to part 1 of the WA BDR. Overall, the bike did absolutely flawless despite the challenge, and now that I'm recovered from the ride, I'm thinking I may do another similar one before winter comes and the dirt roads my lifan and I love become laden with snow. Link to the gps tracking for the ride: https://www.relive.cc/view/v8qVE1kop76
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09-24-2024, 07:55 PM | #2 |
Join Date: Mar 2024
Location: SC
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Cool trip!
Gotta love the Lifan bikes! Glad to hear that your trip went well. Not sure how you got around that tree, did you have to get out your Leatherman?
Washington state is a beautiful place to ride. Hope the weather is on your side! |
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09-24-2024, 10:41 PM | #3 |
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: FL
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I always get a little iffy, taking out the Xpect at wot speeds.
Mine reaches 70-74 mph GPS top speed (tucked), or 60-65mph upright depending on the wind. Somehow I always fear an engine lockup, because of the chain failing or something I've overlooked. I just passed 750 miles on mine, and the plastic exhaust cover still smells like molten plastic. |
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09-25-2024, 09:07 PM | #4 |
Join Date: Sep 2024
Location: Washington, USA
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I ended up having to turn around when I got to the downed tree, to the right of the tree was a sheer cliff and to the left some sort of steep embankment. I know you mentioned it as a joke, but I do usually pack a large folding saw with me for exactly this scenario, and I usually end up moving half a dozen trees from the road every year!
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09-25-2024, 09:11 PM | #5 | |
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Location: Washington, USA
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09-26-2024, 09:33 PM | #6 |
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: FL
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For street use, your best gearing is between a 17/37 and a 17/38t.
I don't use mine for off-road. I have a 17/36 on mine, but the bike has difficulty maintaining speeds with a strong headwind. And anything 17/36t or higher (like up to 17/32 gearing) will give trouble starting from a stop, with engine stalling. If you ride hilly terrains, a 17/38 might be ideal. |
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adventure, adventure bike, lifan, washington, xpect |
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