Commuter
Trek FX+ 2
$2,299.99
Price
60 Nm
Torque
520 Wh
Battery
55.78 lb
Weight
Trek FX+ 2 vs Troxus Trax Mid-Drive
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 “—”.
Where they differ
- The Trax Mid-Drive makes 70 Nm more torque.
- The Trax Mid-Drive assists 8 mph faster.
- The Trax Mid-Drive carries 200 Wh more battery.
- The Trax Mid-Drive claims 10 more miles of range.
- The Trax Mid-Drive costs $301 less.
- The Trax Mid-Drive carries 30 lb more total load.
- The FX+ 2 is 5.2 lb lighter.
- The FX+ 2 uses a torque sensor; the Trax Mid-Drive uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The FX+ 2 is rear hub; the Trax Mid-Drive is mid-drive.
- The FX+ 2 ships as class 2; the Trax Mid-Drive ships as class 3.
Every spec, side by side
| FX+ 2 | Trax Mid-Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,299.99 | $1,999 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $4.42 per Wh | $2.78 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 60 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Motor power | 500 W | 500 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | — | Bafang mid-motor |
| Drive system | — | Bafang |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 520 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Voltage | — | 48V |
| Capacity | — | 15 Ah |
| Cells | — | Samsung |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 50 mi | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 50 mi | Up to 60 miles per charge |
| Est. real range | 33 mi | 36 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 16 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 55.78 lb | 61 lb |
| Max load | 300 lb | 330 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 2 | Class 3 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 11-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano ESSA U2000 (11-45T) | Shimano CUES |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | 50 mm | — |
| Tires | 650 x 50mm (27.5 x 2.0) Bontrager GR0 Comp | 27.5 x 2.2 |
| Display | LCD display | Bafang colour, Bluetooth, remote |
| Frame | Alpha Gold Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Sizes | S-XL | Small 15.5", Medium 17.5", Large 19" |
| Step-through option | No | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849 | "UL-2849 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified" |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr |
Specs transcribed from www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026 and www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.