Which XPress does this record describe?
The selected manufacturer page names the XPress2 Raindrop Blue Cruiser. Its URL still contains “xpress-750”; that address alone does not establish the original XPress generation. The maker’s manual index separates XPress1 from XPress2. The observed U.S. SKU is 401-01755-B008, variant 43756052938830. Match the purchase description and supplied manual to your bike.
This record excludes the original XPress, high-step Commuter, Canadian settings and other configurations. No model year is inferred from the manual’s 2026 version. No independently measured range, hill performance or reliability score is available here.
What do the dated specifications say?
| Item | Claim | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Dated U.S. price | USD 1,399 observed October 11, 2026 | Selected variant; taxes, extras and future price/stock not guaranteed |
| Battery | 672 Wh; 48 V; removable | Published rating, not measured usable energy |
| Rear hub motor | 1,310 W peak; 85 Nm | Maker claims. Advertised 750 W is not classified here as nominal electrical output |
| Wheel size | 27.5 in | Tyre dimensions and clearance still matter |
| Rider-height guidance | 5 ft 2 in–6 ft 3 in | About 157.5–190.5 cm; not a fit guarantee |
| Range | Up to 60 miles | About 96.6 km; marketing maximum, not our prediction |
| Base weight | 60 lb without the 6 lb battery | Calculated 66 lb / about 29.9 kg with battery; optional accessories not established |
Range claims should not decide a commute on their own. Record your whole return distance, charging access and reserve, then use the battery-capacity workbench with clearly stated consumption assumptions. A 672 Wh label does not mean all of that energy will be available to your route, nor does it identify compatible replacement packs.
How much rider and cargo weight can it carry?
The XPress2 manual, page 9, gives a 330 lb total and a 30 lb rear-rack maximum. Its example pairs a 300 lb rider with 30 lb of rack cargo. That example establishes rider-plus-cargo loading, not a bicycle-inclusive gross limit.
| Check | Limit or example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Rider plus cargo | 330 lb | Do not add the rack rating on top |
| Rear rack | 30 lb | Also stay inside the combined limit and accessory instructions |
| Manual example | 300 lb rider + 30 lb cargo = 330 lb | An example of load allocation, not a recommended riding load |
Count what you will actually carry. A rider estimate that omits clothing, bags or other carried items can understate the load. Confirm accessory and load definitions with the maker when they are unclear. These numbers do not establish child-seat approval, passenger suitability, trailer compatibility or handling performance.
A car rack poses a different question: what bicycle weight will go on that rack? The calculated base mass is not a scale measurement of a fully accessorized bike. Check actual transported mass, rack per-bike capacity, total rack load, receiver and vehicle limits. Use the rack guide only after confirming those definitions.
Does it arrive as a 28 mph bike?
No: the XPress2 manual, page 48, states a 20 mph factory setting and distinguishes an optional Class 3 setting with pedal assistance up to 28 mph. The database records the factory 20 mph value, about 32.2 km/h. The optional maximum is about 45.1 km/h and is not a promised cruising speed or permission to use a particular path.
Check the current rules for the road or trail you plan to use. Product settings, motor assistance and legal access are separate questions. The speed guide explains that distinction with scoped jurisdiction sources.
What should you verify before purchasing?
- Identity: retain the order’s exact model/configuration description, rather than relying on an older URL or review.
- Fit: test mounting, stopping, reach and saddle adjustment with the equipment you will use.
- Included equipment: compare the actual invoice and box contents; promotional bundles can change.
- Support: find who can service the exact bike and battery locally.
- Safety notices: check current manufacturer and regulator notices and your specific model, serial number and components. A catalogue entry does not certify an individual bike’s condition.
- Budget: compare the full delivered cost and likely running expenses in the ownership calculator.
What remains unavailable?
This page does not supply an independently established nominal motor rating, measured range, accessory-inclusive transport weight, hands-on verdict or individual safety clearance. The selected manufacturer HTML advertised USD 1,399 and in-stock status on October 11, 2026. That is a dated observation, not a current checkout quote or promise of stock. Promotional accessories and delivery terms can change. Manufacturer performance claims remain claims; they are not eBikesHQ tests.
Frequently asked questions
Is the rear-rack capacity extra above the total?
No. Manual page 9 includes the rear-rack cargo in the 330 lb rider-plus-cargo limit; its example is 300 lb rider plus 30 lb cargo.
Does the 60 lb weight include the battery?
No. The maker excludes the 6 lb battery. Adding it gives a calculated66 lb base, about29.9 kg; optional accessories and actual transported mass still need checking.
Is 28 mph the factory setting?
No. Manual page 48 states20 mph on delivery, with a separate optional Class3 setting up to28 mph. Product settings do not establish permission to ride a particular road or path.
Has eBikesHQ tested this bike?
No. This is a dated manufacturer-source review. Measured range, hands-on performance, nominal motor classification and individual safety condition remain unverified.