Fat tire & moto
Magician Alpha
$2,599
Price
140 Nm
Torque
2160 Wh
Battery
139 lb
Weight
Magician Alpha vs Troxus Lynx T-Scram
Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,799–$2,599, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Alpha carries 1200 Wh more battery.
- The Alpha makes 55 Nm more torque.
- The Lynx T-Scram is 50.5 lb lighter.
- The Lynx T-Scram costs $800 less.
- The Alpha carries 50 lb more total load.
- The Alpha ships as out of class; the Lynx T-Scram ships as class 3.
Every spec, side by side
| Alpha | Lynx T-Scram | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,599 | $1,799 |
| Category | Fat tire & moto | Fat tire & moto |
| Price per Wh | $1.20 per Wh | $1.87 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 140 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Motor power | 3000 W | 750 W |
| Peak power | 5000 W | — |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Bafang 72V | Ananda |
| Drive system | Bafang | — |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 2160 Wh | 960 Wh |
| Voltage | 72V | 48V |
| Capacity | 30 Ah | 20 Ah |
| Cells | Samsung | Samsung |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | — | 90 mi |
| Range as stated | — | Up to 90 miles per charge |
| Est. real range | 86 mi | 38 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 25 Wh per mile | 25 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 139 lb | 88.5 lb |
| Max load | 450 lb | 400 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | Out of class | Class 3 |
| Beyond the class system | Beyond the 3-class system (over 750W) | — |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | — | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 7-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Acera | Shimano RD-M310 (11-32T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 203 mm | 203 mm |
| Rear rotor | 203 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Full suspension | Full suspension |
| Fork travel | 120 mm | 100 mm |
| Rear travel | — | 68 mm |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | — |
| Tires | — | 20 x 4.0 |
| Display | Bafang | Colour, Bluetooth, turn signals |
| Frame | — | 6061-T6 aluminum |
| Sizes | — | One size |
| Step-through option | — | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | — | Yes |
| Fenders | — | Yes |
| Kickstand | — | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2271 | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2271: battery only | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | UL2271 certified battery pack | "UL-2849 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified" |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 5 yr |
| Warranty terms | One year against manufacturing defects; frames 3 years (brand policy) | — |
Specs transcribed from magicianebikes.com on 09/20/2026 and www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.