Velotric T1 ST Plus vs Trek Allant+ 7S Gen 2

The Trek Allant+ 7S Gen 2 is the better commuter: a Bosch mid-drive, a 500 Wh removable battery, a 63 mm suspension fork, fenders, integrated lights and a rear rack make it a complete daily machine. The Velotric T1 ST Plus is the better fitness and grab-and-go bike: at about 36–39 lbs it is roughly 20 lbs lighter, has a step-through frame that suits shorter riders, and rides like a normal bike. Reviewers praise both for smooth power delivery; the Trek's main complaint is weight, and the Velotric's is a lack of suspension and a smaller dealer network.

• Choose the Velotric T1 ST Plus if you want a light, low-step e-bike for fitness rides and short city trips, and you would rather carry it up stairs than have a suspension fork and built-in lights.
• Choose the Trek Allant+ 7S Gen 2 if you commute in all weather and want a suspension fork, fenders, lights, a rack and a removable Bosch battery, and you can handle a 58 lb bike.