Commuter
Troxus Trax Mid-Drive
$1,999
Price
130 Nm
Torque
720 Wh
Battery
61 lb
Weight
Troxus Trax Mid-Drive vs Vvolt Alpha II
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,699–$1,999, 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 85 Nm more torque.
- The Trax Mid-Drive carries 230 Wh more battery.
- The Trax Mid-Drive assists 8 mph faster.
- The Alpha II is 17 lb lighter.
- The Alpha II costs $300 less.
- The Trax Mid-Drive uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Alpha II uses a torque sensor.
- The Trax Mid-Drive is mid-drive; the Alpha II is rear hub.
- The Trax Mid-Drive is hardtail (front only); the Alpha II is rigid.
- The Trax Mid-Drive has a throttle; the Alpha II has no throttle.
- The Trax Mid-Drive ships as class 3; the Alpha II ships as class 2.
Every spec, side by side
| Trax Mid-Drive | Alpha II | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,999 | $1,699 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $2.78 per Wh | $3.47 per Wh |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 130 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Motor power | 500 W | 350 W |
| Peak power | — | 550 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Bafang mid-motor | Vvolt |
| Drive system | Bafang | — |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 720 Wh | 490 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | — |
| Capacity | 15 Ah | — |
| Cells | Samsung | — |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 60 mi | — |
| Range as stated | Up to 60 miles per charge | — |
| Est. real range | 36 mi | 31 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 61 lb | 44 lb |
| Max load | 330 lb | — |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 2 |
| Class | Class 3 | Class 2 |
| Throttle | Yes | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 11-speed | — |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES | Gates SideTrack carbon belt |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | — |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Rigid |
| Fork travel | 75 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Suspension seatpost | — | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.2 | — |
| Display | Bafang colour, Bluetooth, remote | — |
| Frame | Aluminum | — |
| Sizes | Small 15.5", Medium 17.5", Large 19" | S/M, M/L, L/XL |
| Step-through option | Yes | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | — |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | — |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: full system |
| As the maker states it | "UL-2849 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified" | The Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard |
| Warranty | 5 yr | — |
Specs transcribed from www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026 and vvolt.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.