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Trek FX+ 2 vs Velotric Breeze 1

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,699–$2,299.99, 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 Breeze 1 claims 20 more miles of range.
  • The Breeze 1 assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Breeze 1 costs $601 less.
  • The Breeze 1 carries 107 Wh more battery.
  • The Breeze 1 is 5.7 lb lighter.
  • The Breeze 1 carries 30 lb more total load.
  • The Breeze 1 makes 5 Nm more torque.
  • The FX+ 2 uses a torque sensor; the Breeze 1 uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The FX+ 2 is hardtail (front only); the Breeze 1 is rigid.
  • The FX+ 2 ships as class 2; the Breeze 1 ships as class 2–3.

Every spec, side by side

FX+ 2Breeze 1
Headline
Price$2,299.99$1,699
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.42 per Wh$2.71 per Wh
Model year20262025
Motor
Torque60 Nm65 Nm
Motor power500 W750 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor make—Velotric
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery520 Wh627 Wh
Voltage—48V
Capacity—13.6 Ah
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)50 mi70 mi
Range as statedUp to 50 mi70 miles
Est. real range33 mi39 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight55.78 lb50.1 lb
Max load300 lb330 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 3
ClassClass 2Class 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed20 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano ESSA U2000 (11-45T)Shimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel63 mmRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpost50 mmNo
Tires650 x 50mm (27.5 x 2.0) Bontrager GR0 Comp27.5 x 2.2 Kenda
DisplayLCD display3.5" colour LCD, Bluetooth
FrameAlpha Gold AluminumAluminium alloy
SizesS-XLRegular, Large
Step-through optionNoYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesNo
RackYesNo
KickstandYes—
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itAll e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified
Warranty—2 yr
Warranty terms—2 Year Warranty

Specs transcribed from www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026 and electricbikereview.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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