In terms of fit, the bike is advertised to be appropriate for “most riders,” which is reinforced by the range of adjustment in its saddle and handlebar height. The bike includes a long seatpost with 9” of range in saddle height and a telescoping, collapsible stem with 5” of range in handlebar height. We found this to be suitable for our tallest and shortest testers.
The bike’s geometry seemed good, too. In many cases, riding a folding e-bike can feel awkwardly cramped or stretched out, but with so much adjustability and reasonable reach, I found the bike to be appropriately sized and enjoyable to ride without feeling stuck in an uncomfortable position.
As I stated in the opening paragraphs, I greatly enjoyed the Lynx Folding’s comfortable, upright riding position. Saddles are very personal, and while its shape wasn’t what I’d choose for my daily ride, its thick and plush cushion was extremely forgiving. The bike’s soft rubber grips were comfortable and squishy; even longer rides felt great.
With relatively narrow handlebars and 20”x3” mid-fat tires, the Lynx’s handling was on the twitchier side, but not to an unusual degree.
One area with room for improvement was the user interface. The bike’s control panel is on the underside of its pretty color display, which I found difficult to reach due to the throttle lever placed between the grip and the screen. To make the buttons more accessible, I rotated the throttle and display beyond their ideal positions.
To make sure the throttle is comfortable to use and the display is readable, we suggest that Troxus either switch to a twist throttle or choose a display with buttons on the face of the display.
In terms of its folding properties, the Lynx Folding worked as expected. Its pedals were relatively unique with an internal release lever, but otherwise, its hinged frame and collapsing stem were standard fare. The bike folded easily, and we liked that Troxus included a magnet on the rear axle to keep the two halves of the bike connected.
For reference, we measured the folded dimensions of the bike to be roughly 35” long, 22” wide, and 30” tall.
The Lynx felt well-built and sturdy when riding. With a minor area of critique aside, we feel that Troxus made good choices that resulted in great ride quality.