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Himiway A7 Commuter vs Trek FX+ 2

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,999–$2,299.99, 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 FX+ 2 is 28.2 lb lighter.
  • The A7 Commuter claims 20 more miles of range.
  • The A7 Commuter assists 8 mph faster.
  • The A7 Commuter carries 200 Wh more battery.
  • The A7 Commuter carries 100 lb more total load.
  • The A7 Commuter makes 10 Nm more torque.
  • The A7 Commuter costs $301 less.
  • The A7 Commuter uses a torque + cadence sensor; the FX+ 2 uses a torque sensor.
  • The A7 Commuter is full suspension; the FX+ 2 is hardtail (front only).
  • The A7 Commuter ships as class 2–3; the FX+ 2 ships as class 2.

Every spec, side by side

A7 CommuterFX+ 2
Headline
Price$1,999$2,299.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.78 per Wh$4.42 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque70 Nm60 Nm
Motor power750 W500 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeHimiway geared hub—
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh520 Wh
Voltage48V—
Capacity15 Ah—
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)70 mi50 mi
Range as statedUp to 70 milesUp to 50 mi
Est. real range29 mi33 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight84 lb55.78 lb
Max load400 lb300 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3—
ClassClass 2–3Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano (44T, 13-32T freewheel)Shimano ESSA U2000 (11-45T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel120 mm63 mm
Rear travel90 mmNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo50 mm
Tires—650 x 50mm (27.5 x 2.0) Bontrager GR0 Comp
Display3.5" full colour, Bluetooth, adjustable angleLCD display
Frame—Alpha Gold Aluminum
SizesRegular, LargeS-XL
Step-through optionYesNo
Included
LightsYesYes
Fenders—Yes
Rack—Yes
Kickstand—Yes
SafetyUL 2271UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2271: battery onlyUL 2849: full system
As the maker states itUL2271 stated on the A7 product page; no UL 2849 system claim foundAll e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty2 yr—
Warranty terms2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty (brand policy)—

Specs transcribed from himiwaybike.com on 09/20/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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