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Ride1Up TrailRush vs Velotric Summit 2

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $1,995–$2,099, 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 Summit 2 claims 45 more miles of range.
  • The Summit 2 carries 298 Wh more battery.
  • The Summit 2 carries 90 lb more total load.
  • The Summit 2 makes 10 Nm more torque.
  • The TrailRush is 6.3 lb lighter.
  • The TrailRush costs $104 less.
  • The TrailRush uses a torque sensor; the Summit 2 uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The TrailRush is mid-drive; the Summit 2 is rear hub.
  • The TrailRush ships as class 3; the Summit 2 ships as class 1–3.

Every spec, side by side

TrailRushSummit 2
Headline
Price$1,995$2,099
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$3.96 per Wh$2.62 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm100 Nm
Motor power750 W
Peak power1300 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBrose TF SprinterVelotric
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery504 Wh802 Wh
Voltage36V48V
Capacity14 Ah16.7 Ah
CellsSamsung
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)50 mi95 mi
Range as stated30-50 miles95 mi pedal assist / 70 mi throttle
Est. real range32 mi40 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight57 lb63.3 lb
Max load350 lb440 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mphClass 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 3Class 1–3
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears10-speed9-speed
DrivetrainShimano DeoreShimano CUES
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel120 mm120 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29 x 2.627.5 x 2.4
DisplayBrose Allround 1.5" color TFT2.0" color, USB-C
FrameAlloyAluminum alloy
SizesM, LRegular, Large
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsNoYes
FendersNoYes
RackNoNo
KickstandYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventoryMost Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified
Warranty1 yr2 yr
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects2 Year Warranty

Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 2026-09-19 and electricbikereview.com on 2026-09-19. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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