Troxus Lynx 20 vs Troxus Trax 1
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Troxus Lynx 20 is 5.0 kg lighter than the Troxus Trax 1. 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 | Troxus Lynx 20 | Troxus Trax 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 49 km | 52 km |
| Battery | 672 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Weight | 24.9 kg | 29.9 kg |
| Motor torque | 60 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Top speed | 32 km/h | 32 km/h |
| Price | $1,599 | $1,699 |
| 5-year cost | $2,250 | $2,324 |
Where each one wins
- Troxus Lynx 20 is 5.0 kg lighter.
- Troxus Trax 1 is 48 Wh more battery.
The Troxus Lynx 20 leads on 1 of these, the Troxus Trax 1 on 1. Neither sweeps it, so the choice comes down to which of those you actually use.
Who each one is for
Troxus Lynx 20
Suits you if you want:
- 60 Nm of torque, enough for rolling ground
- rated to 125 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 49 km estimated, which covers a 24 km each-way commute
Troxus Trax 1
Suits you if you want:
- 60 Nm of torque, enough for rolling ground
- rated to 136 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 52 km estimated, which covers a 26 km each-way commute
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 Troxus Lynx 20 covers about 35,840 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Troxus Trax 1, about 38,400 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Troxus Lynx 20 | Troxus Trax 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $1,599 | $1,699 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $972 | $972 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-390 | $-415 |
| Total | $2,250 | $2,324 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Troxus Trax 1 if you would rather charge less often than carry less weight.
- Pick the Troxus Lynx 20 if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
Verdict
There is no verdict to give. The Troxus Lynx 20 and the Troxus Trax 1 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.
Tell me when either of these gets cheaper
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