Commuter
Trek FX+ 2
$2,299.99
Price
60 Nm
Torque
520 Wh
Battery
55.78 lb
Weight
Trek FX+ 2 vs Velotric Tempo
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,499–$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 Tempo costs $801 less.
- The Tempo is 16.8 lb lighter.
- The Tempo assists 8 mph faster.
- The FX+ 2 carries 146 Wh more battery.
- The FX+ 2 makes 15 Nm more torque.
- The Tempo claims 10 more miles of range.
- The Tempo carries 30 lb more total load.
- The FX+ 2 uses a torque sensor; the Tempo uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The FX+ 2 is hardtail (front only); the Tempo is rigid.
- The FX+ 2 ships as class 2; the Tempo ships as class 2–3.
Every spec, side by side
| FX+ 2 | Tempo | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,299.99 | $1,499 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $4.42 per Wh | $4.01 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 60 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Motor power | 500 W | 350 W |
| Peak power | — | 650 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | — | Velotric |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 520 Wh | 374 Wh |
| Voltage | — | 36V |
| Capacity | — | 10.14 Ah |
| Cells | — | Samsung/LG 21700 |
| Removable battery | Yes | — |
| Range (claim) | 50 mi | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 50 mi | Up to 60 miles pedal assist, 40 miles on throttle (187 lb rider, Eco, flat roads) |
| Est. real range | 33 mi | 31 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 16 Wh per mile | 12 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 55.78 lb | 39 lb |
| Max load | 300 lb | 330 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 2 | Class 2–3 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano ESSA U2000 (11-45T) | Shimano 8-speed (11-40T, 46T narrow-wide) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Rigid |
| Fork travel | 63 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Suspension seatpost | 50 mm | No |
| Tires | 650 x 50mm (27.5 x 2.0) Bontrager GR0 Comp | 700 x 42c Kenda puncture-resistant gravel |
| Display | LCD display | 2.0" left-mounted full colour, Bluetooth, NFC |
| Frame | Alpha Gold Aluminum | 6061 triple-butted aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | S-XL | Mid-Step Regular/Large, High-Step Regular/Large |
| Step-through option | No | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | No |
| Rack | Yes | No |
| 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 | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | — | 2 Year Warranty (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026 and www.velotricbike.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.