Vvolt Centauri II vs Trek Allant+ 7S Gen 2

The Trek Allant+ 7S Gen 2 is the faster, more versatile commuter: a Class 3 Bosch motor assists to 28 mph, and it ships with a suspension fork, fenders, lights and a rear rack. The Vvolt Centauri II is the lighter, lower-maintenance city bike at 44 lbs, with a belt drive, an automatic three-speed hub and no shifter to think about. Reviewers praise the Trek's smooth power and stable ride but call it heavy; Vvolt owners favor the simple, quiet belt-drive setup for flat urban riding.

• Choose the Vvolt Centauri II if you want a light, low-maintenance step-through city bike with a belt drive, automatic shifting and no chain to clean.
• Choose the Trek Allant+ 7S Gen 2 if you want 28 mph Class 3 speed, a suspension fork and a ready-to-commute build with fenders, lights and a rack.