Troxus Lynx Plus Review | Mini Fat Tire E-Bike or Beefy BMX?

Many factors influence what a bike feels like to ride; the term “ride quality” encompasses elements such as fit, riding position, comfort, handling, user interface, motor engagement, etc. In general, the Lynx Plus did well in these areas, though it has one minor area with room for improvement.

Troxus makes the bike in one frame size suitable for “most riders.” At 5’11”, I typically find a proper (or close to it) fit on most single-size e-bikes, so I tested this claim by inviting two of my fellow reviewers to ride the Lynx Plus and report back.

At 5’0”, Sydney is the shortest of our testers. She easily found a comfortable position with proper reach and leg extension, leaving a few inches of saddle height for riders even shorter. On the other end was Matthew, at 6’5”; he liked the bike’s fun factor and feel but was limited in his leg extension. He had a blast using the throttle, regardless.

We agreed that the Lynx Plus was comfortable. Its saddle felt supportive and well-cushioned, the BMX-style handlebars were flared at an ergonomic angle, and the rubber grips felt soft and easy to hold on to.

I’ve spoken at length about the bike’s handling, but I’ll reiterate that it was quick, playful, and zippy.

I thought the speed of motor engagement was good in both riding modes—but perhaps too good in the torque-sensing mode. The Lynx could feel noticeably jerky in its torque-sensing mode; it sped up and slowed down rapidly with small changes in cadence and pedal pressure. This wasn’t a deal breaker, but it didn’t feel as natural as we hoped for.

Prior to the Lynx Plus, I reviewed another of Troxus’ e-bikes: a lightweight city cruiser/commuter called the Trax LT. Like the Lynx Plus, this bike had the ability to switch between sensor modes, but its ride felt much smoother and more consistent. We urge Troxus to adjust the Lynx Plus’s feel to match that of the Trax LT in the future.

Small wrinkles aside, I was extremely pleased with the bike’s ability to switch between the two sensing modes. Riders who prefer a more fluid, responsive, and energy-efficient ride should enjoy the torque-sensing mode, while those who want easier hill climbing and more granular control over their speed should like the cadence mode.

Otherwise, we appreciated many of the bike’s smaller features and accessories. It includes lights, rear turn signals (a feature I hope most e-bikes eventually include), fenders, and a cargo rack that can carry up to 100 lbs. It’s compatible with an optional front rack and cargo baskets or storage bags.

I also liked the bike’s full-color display, which includes an animation of a moving road that plays as long as the Lynx is not stationary. The display is Bluetooth-compatible, and when we asked if there would be a Troxus app to pair with, our contact at the brand told us that this feature would be coming soon.