Commuter
Trek FX+ 2
$2,299.99
Price
60 Nm
Torque
520 Wh
Battery
55.78 lb
Weight
Trek FX+ 2 vs Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-Thru
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 FX+ 2 carries 167 Wh more battery.
- The Carbon Classic Step-Thru claims 22 more miles of range.
- The Carbon Classic Step-Thru is 14.8 lb lighter.
- The FX+ 2 makes 15 Nm more torque.
- The Carbon Classic Step-Thru assists 5 mph faster.
- The FX+ 2 carries 60 lb more total load.
- The Carbon Classic Step-Thru costs $301 less.
Every spec, side by side
| FX+ 2 | Carbon Classic Step-Thru | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,299.99 | $1,999 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $4.42 per Wh | $5.66 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 60 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Motor power | 500 W | 350 W |
| Peak power | — | 500 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | — | Urtopia |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 520 Wh | 353 Wh |
| Voltage | — | 36V |
| Capacity | — | 9.8 Ah |
| Cells | — | Samsung |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 50 mi | 72 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 50 mi | Up to 72 mi (180 lb rider, ECO, flat, no throttle) |
| Est. real range | 33 mi | 22 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 16 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 55.78 lb | 41 lb |
| Max load | 300 lb | 240 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 2 |
| Class | Class 2 | Class 2 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 25 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano ESSA U2000 (11-45T) | Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 160 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | — |
| Fork travel | 63 mm | — |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | — |
| Suspension seatpost | 50 mm | No |
| Tires | 650 x 50mm (27.5 x 2.0) Bontrager GR0 Comp | Kenda 700 x 40c |
| Display | LCD display | 3.5" colour LCD |
| Frame | Alpha Gold Aluminum | Toray carbon fibre |
| Sizes | S-XL | S, M, L |
| Step-through option | No | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | — |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | — |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2271 |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | UL 2271: battery only |
| 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 | Battery UL 2271 Certified (Classic also EN 50604) |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | — | 2-Year Warranty (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026 and newurtopia.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.