Commuter
Troxus Trax Mid-Drive
$1,999
Price
130 Nm
Torque
720 Wh
Battery
61 lb
Weight
Troxus Trax Mid-Drive vs Velotric Discover M
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,999–$2,499, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Discover M claims 35 more miles of range.
- The Trax Mid-Drive makes 30 Nm more torque.
- The Trax Mid-Drive costs $500 less.
- The Discover M carries 82 Wh more battery.
- The Trax Mid-Drive ships as class 3; the Discover M ships as class 2–3.
Every spec, side by side
| Trax Mid-Drive | Discover M | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,999 | $2,499 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $2.78 per Wh | $3.12 per Wh |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 130 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Motor power | 500 W | 500 W |
| Peak power | — | 960 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bafang mid-motor | Velotric Velocore |
| Drive system | Bafang | — |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 720 Wh | 802 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 48V |
| Capacity | 15 Ah | 16.7 Ah |
| Cells | Samsung | — |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 60 mi | 95 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 60 miles per charge | 95 mi on pedal assist |
| Est. real range | 36 mi | 40 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 61 lb | 60 lb |
| Max load | 330 lb | — |
| Rack capacity | — | 66 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 3 | Class 2–3 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 11-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES | 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 | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | — | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.2 | 27.5 x 2.4 |
| Display | Bafang colour, Bluetooth, remote | 3.5" colour LCD |
| Frame | Aluminum | Triple-butted aluminium |
| Sizes | Small 15.5", Medium 17.5", Large 19" | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | "UL-2849 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified" | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | 5 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | — | 2 Year Warranty |
Specs transcribed from www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026 and electricbikereview.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.