Trek FX+ 2S Midstep vs Velotric Breeze 1
Trek FX+ 2S Midstep wins on nothing measurable; Velotric Breeze 1 wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery, price, weight, max load, full charge. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the FX+ 2S Midstep goes about 36 miles and the Breeze 1 about 42 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | FX+ 2S Midstep | Breeze 1 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 36 mi | 42 mi | Breeze 1 |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 23 mi | 28 mi | Breeze 1 |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 28 mi | 33 mi | Breeze 1 |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 12% | 14% | Breeze 1 |
| BatteryRated capacity | 520 Wh | 627 Wh | Breeze 1 |
| PriceBrand store, today | $2,299.99 | $1,799 | Breeze 1 |
| WeightWith battery | 55.6 lb | 48 lb | Breeze 1 |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 244 lb | 330 lb | Breeze 1 |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 6.3 h | 4.3 h | Breeze 1 |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 28 mph | Tie |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 68 vs 75 mi | 39 vs 45 mi | 26 vs 30 mi | 25 vs 31 mi |
| 200 lb | 61 vs 66 mi | 34 vs 40 mi | 25 vs 29 mi | 22 vs 26 mi |
| 250 lb | 55 vs 59 mi | 30 vs 36 mi | 24 vs 27 mi | 19 vs 23 mi |
| 300 lb | 51 vs 54 mi | 27 vs 32 mi | 23 vs 26 mi | 17 vs 20 mi |
FX+ 2S Midstep first, then Breeze 1. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.