Samebike LO26-II Spoke vs Samebike XD26
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Samebike LO26-II Spoke is 3 km/h faster than the Samebike XD26. Everything else is below, including where it loses.
Range is our estimate under the reference ride, not the manufacturer's claim. Cost is over 5 years at 3,000 km a year, on the same formula the cost-of-ownership calculator runs. How we work this out
| Spec | Samebike LO26-II Spoke | Samebike XD26 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 36 km | 35 km |
| Battery | 499 Wh | 480 Wh |
| Weight | 26.3 kg | 24.9 kg |
| Motor torque | 40 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Top speed | 35 km/h | 32 km/h |
| Price | $1,199 | $1,099 |
| 5-year cost | $1,622 | $1,548 |
Where each one wins
- Samebike LO26-II Spoke is 3 km/h faster.
- Samebike XD26 is 1.4 kg lighter.
The Samebike LO26-II Spoke leads on 1 of these, the Samebike XD26 on 1. Neither sweeps it, so the choice comes down to which of those you actually use.
Who each one is for
Samebike LO26-II Spoke
Suits you if you want:
- folds, so it fits a boot, a train or a hallway
- rated to 150 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 36 km estimated, which covers a 18 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 40 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
Samebike XD26
Suits you if you want:
- rated to 100 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 35 km estimated, which covers a 17 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 40 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
Each line above is read straight from the specification: torque, weight, payload, battery and our range estimate. Nothing here is a preference, and neither bike is being recommended over the other.
What each one costs to own
Over 5 years the two land within 5% of each other, which is inside the error on any of these inputs. Cost is not the deciding factor here.
That figure moves mostly on the battery. The Samebike LO26-II Spoke covers about 26,613 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Samebike XD26, about 25,600 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Samebike LO26-II Spoke | Samebike XD26 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $1,199 | $1,099 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $648 | $648 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-293 | $-268 |
| Total | $1,622 | $1,548 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Samebike XD26 if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
- Pick the Samebike LO26-II Spoke if your commute has fast stretches where the assist cutting out matters.
Verdict
There is no verdict to give. The Samebike LO26-II Spoke and the Samebike XD26 are the same bike to within the precision of anything we can measure, so buy whichever is cheaper on the day.
Range here is an estimate under one reference ride, not a measurement. Yours will differ with terrain, weight, tyres and weather, which is what the range calculator is for.
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