Samebike LO26-II vs Samebike MY275
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Samebike MY275 is 8 km further on range than the Samebike LO26-II. 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 | Samebike MY275 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 28 km | 36 km |
| Battery | 480 Wh | 499 Wh |
| Weight | 26.3 kg | 26.3 kg |
| Motor torque | 40 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Top speed | 35 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Price | $999 | $1,099 |
| 5-year cost | $1,471 | $1,548 |
Where each one wins
- Samebike MY275 is 8 km further on range.
- Samebike MY275 is 5 km/h faster.
The Samebike LO26-II does not lead on a single measured axis here. That does not make it the wrong bike, but it does mean the Samebike MY275 is the one to justify not buying.
Who each one is for
Samebike LO26-II
Suits you if you want:
- rated to 120 kg of rider and luggage together
What it asks in return:
- 40 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
- about 28 km estimated, so it wants a charge most days
Samebike MY275
Suits you if you want:
- rated to 120 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
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 covers about 25,600 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Samebike MY275, about 26,613 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Samebike LO26-II | Samebike MY275 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $999 | $1,099 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $648 | $648 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-244 | $-268 |
| Total | $1,471 | $1,548 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Samebike MY275 if you ride to the edge of the battery and dislike planning around it.
- Pick the Samebike MY275 if your commute has fast stretches where the assist cutting out matters.
Verdict
On the measured axes the Samebike MY275 is the better buy, and the Samebike LO26-II needs a reason of its own: a colour, a frame, a shop you trust, a price that moves. None of those are in our numbers, and all of them are legitimate.
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.
Tell me when either of these gets cheaper
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