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Aventon Level 4 ADV vs Troxus Trax Mid-Drive

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,999–$2,799, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Trax Mid-Drive costs $800 less.
  • The Trax Mid-Drive makes 30 Nm more torque.
  • The Level 4 ADV carries 80 Wh more battery.
  • The Trax Mid-Drive carries 30 lb more total load.
  • The Level 4 ADV uses a torque sensor; the Trax Mid-Drive uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The Level 4 ADV has no throttle; the Trax Mid-Drive has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Level 4 ADVTrax Mid-Drive
Headline
Price$2,799$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$3.50 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262025
Motor
Torque100 Nm130 Nm
Motor power500 W
Peak power750 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeAventon Ultro SBafang mid-motor
Drive systemBafang
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery800 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V
Capacity20 Ah15 Ah
CellsSamsung 21700 58ESamsung
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)60 mi
Range as statedUp to 60 miles per charge
Est. real range40 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight61 lb61 lb
Max load300 lb330 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 3
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed28 mph
Build
Gears10-speed11-speed
DrivetrainShimano Cues (11-39T)Shimano CUES
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm75 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost50 mm
Tires27.5 x 2.2
DisplayBafang colour, Bluetooth, remote
Frame6061 aluminiumAluminum
SizesR, LSmall 15.5", Medium 17.5", Large 19"
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271"UL-2849 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified"
Warranty2 yr5 yr
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/20/2026 and www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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