Cargo & family
KBO Ranger
$1,699
Price
840 Wh
Battery
77 lb
Weight
KBO Ranger vs Troxus Lynx 2-Up
Two cargo & family e-bikes at $1,499–$1,699, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Ranger carries 120 Wh more battery.
- The Lynx 2-Up claims 10 more miles of range.
- The Lynx 2-Up costs $200 less.
- The Ranger carries 40 lb more total load.
- The Lynx 2-Up is 3.4 lb lighter.
- The Ranger uses a cadence sensor; the Lynx 2-Up uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Ranger is rigid; the Lynx 2-Up is hardtail (front only).
Every spec, side by side
| Ranger | Lynx 2-Up | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,699 | $1,499 |
| Category | Cargo & family | Cargo & family |
| Price per Wh | $2.02 per Wh | $2.08 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 85 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 750 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | KBO | Ananda |
| Sensor | Cadence | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 840 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 48V |
| Capacity | 17.5 Ah | 15 Ah |
| Cells | LG | Samsung |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 60 mi | 70 mi |
| Range as stated | 35 to 60+ miles | Up to 70 miles per charge |
| Est. real range | 34 mi | 36 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 25 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 77 lb | 73.6 lb |
| Max load | 400 lb | 360 lb |
| Rack capacity | 120 lb | 120 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | — | Class 3 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 7-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano | Shimano, KMC chain |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 203 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 203 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 60 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Tires | 20 x 3.0 | 20 x 3.3 |
| Display | LCD backlit | Colour, Bluetooth, turn signals |
| Frame | 6061 aluminum | 6061-T6 aluminum |
| Sizes | One size | One size |
| Step-through option | No | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | — | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | — | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | No UL standard named on the product page | "UL-2849 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified" |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 5 yr |
Specs transcribed from kbobike.com on 09/20/2026 and www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.