this one thing really surprised me
pros
- The Paint Job
- The styling (and quality) of the rack
- Dual Sensors (what?!)
con
- The screen on the head unit
- The sensitivity of the torque sensor
For starters
The Lynx Plus has both a cadence sensor and a torque sensor. There is great debate in the world of e-bikes as to which is “better” and I’d say it’s a matter of preference. I’ve talked at great length with my buddies and on this channel about the benefits of both. Well, this bike doesn’t make you choose. You can toggle back and forth between the two modes on the fly by holding down the plus button on the control pad.
design & Comfort
I’ve reviewed a lot of e-bikes over the last year, and I’ve really come to like the fat tires on 20″ wheels set up. The step thru design on this bike will make it really easy to use, especially around town, for riders of varying ages. The Lynx Plus comes with BMX style handle bars that will make your ride style upright and comfortable. The Troxus seat has a built in handle under the back side of the seat to help you maneuver the bike when you’re off it.
motor power
The Lynx Plus is powered by a Bafang rear hub motor. This motor is a 48 volt 750 watt name brand work horse, which is one of the things I really liked about the Troxus Explorer I reviewed last year.
brakes & tires
The Lynx Plus comes equipped with pretty knobby 20″ Kenda fat tires (4″ wide). I’ve been impressed with Kenda over the past couple of years, so I’m happy to see that. If you’ve watched the channel, or read many of my reviews, you know I’m loving Tektro brakes. This bike has 2 piston Tektros with 180mm rotors on the front and 160mm rotors on the rear and a motor cutoff switch.
drivetrain
The Lynx Plus has an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain. The rear derailleur is a Shimano Altus. I love seeing consistent use of components on a drivetrain, and I’m happy to see full Shimano on this bike.
battery & options
The 20 amp hour 48 volt battery is made from Samsung cells. Troxus claims this will take you up to 90 miles on a single charge. The 3 amp charger should be able to provide a full charge in around 6-7 hours.
accessories
The Lynx Plus has a built in headlight and taillight (plus reflectors). The taillight also acts as a brake light and has built in turn signals. The color display is large, conveniently located, and bright enough to see in the daytime. The super sturdy rear rack is rated for 100 lbs. (and it looks great), and the included fenders are metal instead of plastic.
conclusion
This bike is really nice. It fits right in with every other Troxus bike I’ve ridden. They really feel like a quality brand. I think this is going to be a great bike for somebody who wants something that’s easy to mount and ride, is maneuverable, isn’t super heavy while still having the utility of a fat tire e-bike, and has great range. This bike is a little more expensive than its competitors, but I think the quality is there to back it up. If you’d like to purchase this, or any other Troxus, I’d really appreciate it if you’d use my links. It doesn’t cost you any extra, and it really helps out my channel.
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