Troxus Trax 30/750 Review

The range test tells us how far this bike can go, on a single battery charge, using the minimum PAS level for the longest range, and using the maximum PAS level for top speed.

We try to use PAS 1, when possible, on the minimum PAS long range test, because that PAS level uses the least amount of battery power. That also means your average speed is slower and you need to pedal more. The Trax’s motor lagged too much on our circuit speed course incline, so we used PAS 2 for this test. It provided a suitable level of power from the motor without requiring the rider to significantly increase pedal power in short inclines.

Riding in PAS 2, the Trax 30/750 traveled 70.4 miles (time of 5:06 and average speed of 13.8 mph) before running out of battery power. Compared to similar commuter bikes with 750W motors this results 10-15 miles better than average. It should be noted, though, that this bike also uses a battery that is 10-15 Ah larger than the others.

Earlier, I mentioned that you can order this bike with different features. The battery is one. You can get the Samsung battery in three different sizes: 15 Ah, 20 Ah, and 30 Ah. You can pay less and get a Trax with a smaller battery, just remember that the range will be shorter than the distance the 30 Ah battery will give you.

Regarding the battery’s durability, Troxus said it should still have 80% charging life left after 1000 charges. The Trax comes with the MDN 54.6 volt, 4.5 amp smart charger. On average, it took 8 hours to fully recharge the battery (which we expected) each time we used up all the power.

Most bike riders will agree that hill climbing is the most challenging part of riding. E-bike motors certainly level the playing field for riders who are trying to trounce their way to the top, with less effort (and less sweat). Testing e-bikes on their hill climbing ability provides useful information on what you can expect when facing a tough hill.

In the first test we attempt to reach the top using only the throttle, with no pedaling involved. The 750W Bafang rear hub motor generated up to 75 Nm of torque to help in the hill climbing, Some e-bikes don’t make it to the top on the throttle-only test. The Trax not only made it, but it did so in an impressive time of 1:22, (average speed of 13.2 mph). Having a rear hub motor helps because it dishes out power regardless of whether you’re pedaling or not.

The second part of the hill test involved basic pedaling, using the PAS 5 mode. In this test, the motor is still doing most of the work, but gets some help from the pedaling of our test rider, Justin. The Trax again shined brightly on the PAS 5 pedaling hill test, reaching the top in an again-impressive time of 1:09 (average speed of 15.7 mph). This was one of the fastest results we’ve seen among commuter e-bikes we tested on hill climbing.

Testing these brakes outside our test site, and riding the Trax through hilly neighborhoods and bike paths for over 120 miles, I had a chance to see how these brakes performed, again and again. Two words come to mind when summing up their performance: consistent and reliable.

While riding a series of down hills that required constant braking, these Tektros consistently stopped this bike safely. There were some parts where the braking was so constant that I was expecting to see them fade, but these brakes continued to stop the bike consistently.

This built my confidence in the brake’s reliability. Whether I needed to do a quick wheel lockup at 10 mph, or a 300’ slow down on a steep heel, I could rely on the Tektro brakes to quickly slow me down and keep me safe. Another great thing about these Tektros are the dearth of available parts, and the ease in which you, or your bike mechanic, can service these brakes.

Assessing the Trax’s overall ride quality, the motor’s power output stands out most. Whether using the throttle or the pedal assist, I liked how this motor delivered quick accelerations and suitable cruising speeds for safe riding in PAS 2 – 5. As mentioned before, I wouldn’t use PAS 1 unless I was slowly riding along the boardwalk or with riders who don’t have a motor to help them.

The 8-speed gearing had a nice range between the low gear needed for uphill pedaling, and the high gear for 20 mph cruising. Using the Shimano 12-32T cassette was a good choice to help me find the right gear for most ride conditions.

Troxus advertised using this bike for some light dirt riding, but we didn’t find the tires to offer suitable tread. So if you are thinking about riding this in the dirt, be sure to install knobby tires that are made for dirt. Other than that, the Trax proved itself as a good e-bike for commuting.

This bike shines brightest when riding it as a commuter bike. It rides like a full size bike, meaning it can overcome most obstacles you might encounter, as well as maintaining a noticeable presence to cars and other riders. We liked how this bike rode, as well as all the features it offered. And we think this would make a good e-bike for commuters in need of a bike that can take them up to 70 miles on a single charge.

The Trax comes with multiple choices for options, meaning if you don’t need all the features this version has, you can customize to fit your needs and budget. Troxus ships their bikes direct to consumers. You can click the link above and find out current pricing and availability.

Happy Riding! Make sure to let us know if you have any questions down in our comments section or if you think we left anything out in this review of the Troxus Trax 30/750.