Troxus Lynx Electric Bike Review, 2023 | Electric Bike Report

We like it when we do the range test and the e-bike we’re testing goes as far as the manufacturer says it will go. And that’s what happened in our range test of the Lynx. The folks at Troxus told us the Lynx should go up to 60 miles on a single charge. We were quite satisfied with our 65-mile result, riding on PAS 1.

Riding at PAS 5, the highest speed setting, the Lynx battery had enough power to take our rider, Josh, just under 26 miles. That’s a respectable result. Troxus claimed we could go 30 miles on PAS 5. Josh was riding in Class 3 mode, averaging more than 21 mph, so it’s likely he would’ve come close to 30 miles if riding in Class 2 mode.

Helping him reach those ranges is the energy-efficient Samsung 48-volt, 20-amp lithium-ion battery. This is one of the better batteries out there: Samsung did a lot of work with quality control tests to prevent battery overcharging, as well as being able to handle hot and cold weather, impacts and vibrations, and electrical shock.

Also helping with energy efficiency is the motor’s battery management system (BMS), which regulates energy discharge and recharge to keep it running longer while using less energy per mile than other e-bike BMSs. So it was nice to see Troxus has made respectable progress in building the Lynx to go further than similar fat tire utility e-bikes.

Our hill climb test is a test of extremes – you might not ever encounter a hill like this in your rides. But we think it’s good for testing all the e-bikes we review, so we can see what kind of performance the torque and wattage produce.

We use one of the steepest local hills, called Hell Hole Trail, one-third of a mile long section of bike path that pitches to an average of 12 percent. We do two tests, the first using just the throttle to climb the hill. On the second test we use PAS 5 with consistent, non-strenuous pedaling.

For a 20-inch fat tire e-bike, the Troxus Lynx impressed us. Relying on everything its 750-watt Bafang motor could dish out, this bike gave us better-than-average results.

The Lynx’s results are also impressive because at 76.6 lbs this is one of the heavier 20-inch fat tire bikes. Helping it reach the top, the Bafang 750-watt motor kicks out a peak of 80 Newton meters of torque. That torque enables this bike to climb hills other e-bikes can’t climb. It also gives you quick throttle take-off acceleration from a standing stop. Inexperienced riders will appreciate this as they get accustomed to riding their new Lynx around town. This is definitely a rider-friendly e-bike.

The brake test is one of the most important tests we do because e-bikes are faster than regular bikes and you need to be able to stop quicker. We prefer hydraulic brakes on all e-bikes because they usually work better, but the Tektro M280 Mechanical disc brakes on this bike wowed us with an 18’5” average stopping distance. That’s better than some hydraulic brakes we’ve tested on other fat tire bikes.

We rode the Lynx over 200 miles and never felt the brakes go soft when doing stop-and-goes on fairly level terrain. If you’re new to biking in general, just know that the brake cable can be easily adjusted as you ride more miles and put wear on the brake pads. On the brightside, mechanical brake cables are cheaper and easier to maintain and replace than hydraulic brakes.

One word of caution – as is the case with almost all mechanical brakes we’ve tested – make sure you maintain a safe and slow speed going down steep hills. Brake cables tend to stretch from stress over time, especially when being constantly engaged to slow the bike on down hills. If you know how to, you might need to adjust the brakes by turning the barrel adjuster counterclockwise a few turns afterward. If you have questions about this then please post it at the bottom of this page and we’ll get back to you.

Over the past year we’ve seen an increased popularity in multi-functional fat tire e-bikes. Unfortunately, many of these e-bikes have seats bolted to the frame that cannot be raised or lowered to make pedaling easier for the rider (6-foot tall riders like me get sore hips and a sore groin trying to pedal from those short seats!). We appreciate Troxus’s inclusion of a seat post and quick release for easy adjustment, making this an e-bike you will want to pedal.

We also appreciate how the Troxus Lynx savors the appetite for those craving a cargo-utility-fat tire bike all in one. The Lynx’s low profile, step-thru frame is great for inexperienced riders to gain confidence, and for seasoned riders looking to whet their appetite for fun on the pavement and dirt.

Suspension is a bit more stiff than we like. I adjusted the Uding D9-20 suspension forks to the lightest setting and still only managed about 40mm of wheel travel from forks that are supposed to provide 100mm of travel. Don’t get me wrong, we had fun riding it on the dirt, but it felt more like a 20-inch fat tire e-bike with a rigid fork. We’d like to see Troxus switch to softer forks, and add some rear suspension, too. Even something simple, like a moped-style twin rear shock suspension would make the Lynx ride much better over the bumps and trails.

The simple cockpit layout fits this bike’s back-to-basics riding approach. The mono-color LCD display screen is easy to read, in daylight and darkness, and the details are easy to understand. It was easy to figure out how to change the display settings and get the information I needed.

Overall, the Lynx has proven to be a good multi-purpose fat tire e-bike. This bike is easy to sit on, easy to operate and easy to ride. Troxus designed this to be user-friendly to new and experienced riders. The step-thru frame, 20-inch wheels, BMX-style handlebar and adjustable saddle make this a super-easy e-bike to adjust to your comfort needs and have a real blast riding around.

Bafang’s 750-watt motor delivers on power and consistent engagement with the rider’s pedaling. Packs a real punch at PAS 5, whizzing you up to 28 mph as a Class 3 e-bike. Range of over 60 miles is a real plus for a fat tire bike. Matched with the cargo carrying capability, you can get a lot of shopping done in one ride with this e-bike.

Suspension is a bit rigid for off-roading; we’d like to see them add rear suspension like the twin shock mopeds have. Great that this bike has an adjustable saddle so the rider has enough height and leg room for comfortable pedaling.

Also nice that the ghost pedaling doesn’t creep in until the top of the PAS, which is okay because you’re already going fast enough by that time.

Mechanical brakes worked surprisingly well in the brake test, better than some hydraulic brakes on other fat tire e-bikes we’ve reviewed.

Looking back at our time with the Troxus Lynx, our team agreed that this is an easy e-bike to ride, and can satisfy multiple needs like commuting, shopping, and even camping. The motor accelerates at controlled increments before rocketing ahead at the top PAS level.

‘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 Lynx.