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Pedego Ridge Rider 2 vs Trek FX+ 2S MidstepRidge Rider 2 vs FX+ 2S Midstep

Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
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Pedego Ridge Rider 2
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Ridge Rider 2
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Trek FX+ 2S Midstep
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FX+ 2S Midstep
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Key differences

What actually differs

Weight
Trek is 16 lb lighter
Pedego
71.1 lb total
Trek
55.6 lb
Battery
Pedego has 61% more
Pedego
835 Wh
Trek
520 Wh
Top speed
Trek is 8 mph faster
Pedego
20 mph
Trek
28 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict

Which one for you

  • Easiest to lift or carry
    Trek FX+ 2S Midstep
    16 lb lighter overall.
  • Longest rides
    Pedego Ridge Rider 2
    Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
  • Easiest to get on
    About even
    17.7″ vs 17.7″ step-over.
Full specs

Side by side

SpecPedego Ridge Rider 2Trek FX+ 2S Midstep
Fit
Step-over height
17.7″
17.7″
Rider height
5′4″–6′1″
5′1″–5′5″
Total load
330 lb
—
Motor
Rated power
750W
500W
Torque
90 NmBetter
60 Nm
Battery
Capacity
835 WhBetter
520 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 17.4Ah
—
Battery weight
8.7 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
Range Up to 90 MilesBetter
Up to 50mi
Top speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
62.4 lb + 8.7 lb battery
55.6 lbBetter
Wheels
27.5"
Bontrager GR0 Comp, wire bead, 60 tpi, 650x50mm
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro HD-E3520 Hydraulic Disc Brakes w/ Power Cut-Off Sensor, 203mm Front Rotor…
Tektro HD-E3110 hydraulic disc ; rotor: Tektro, 6-bolt, 180mm
Gears
Shimano Acera 8 Speed; cassette Shimano 12-32T
Shimano 8-speed ; cassette: Shimano HG400, 11-45, 8 speed
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Aluminum, 80mm Travel Suspension Fork w/ Preload Adjustment, Thru Axle; Suspension…
SR Suntour GVX32-D, air spring, lockout, rebound adjuster, 100mm QR, 63mm travel
Certifications
UL 2849 (complete system, certified by UL Solutions); UL 2271 (battery pack); UL 2580…
UL 2849
List price
Price
$2,195Better
$2,299.99

"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.