Cargo & family
KBO Ranger
$1,699
Price
840 Wh
Battery
77 lb
Weight
KBO Ranger vs Troxus Lynx Cargo
Two cargo & family e-bikes at $1,699–$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 Lynx Cargo claims 30 more miles of range.
- The Ranger assists 8 mph faster.
- The Lynx Cargo carries 100 lb more total load.
- The Lynx Cargo carries 120 Wh more battery.
- The Ranger is 3.5 lb lighter.
- The Ranger uses a cadence sensor; the Lynx Cargo uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Ranger is rigid; the Lynx Cargo is hardtail (front only).
Every spec, side by side
| Ranger | Lynx Cargo | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,699 | $1,699 |
| Category | Cargo & family | Cargo & family |
| Price per Wh | $2.02 per Wh | $1.77 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 86 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 750 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | KBO | Bafang |
| Drive system | — | Bafang |
| Sensor | Cadence | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 840 Wh | 960 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 48V |
| Capacity | 17.5 Ah | 20 Ah |
| Cells | LG | Samsung |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 60 mi | 90 mi |
| Range as stated | 35 to 60+ miles | Up to 90 miles per charge |
| Est. real range | 34 mi | 38 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 25 Wh per mile | 25 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 77 lb | 80.5 lb |
| Max load | 400 lb | 500 lb |
| Rack capacity | 120 lb | — |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 2 |
| Class | — | Class 2 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 20 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 | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 80 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Tires | 20 x 3.0 | 20 x 4.0 |
| Display | LCD backlit | Colour, Bluetooth, turn signals, USB charging |
| Frame | 6061 aluminum | 6061-T6 aluminum |
| Sizes | 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.