Commuter
Blix Sol X
$1,899
Price
70 Nm
Torque
614 Wh
Battery
62 lb
Weight
Blix Sol X vs Himiway A7 Commuter
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,899–$1,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The A7 Commuter assists 8 mph faster.
- The Sol X is 22 lb lighter.
- The A7 Commuter carries 106 Wh more battery.
- The Sol X costs $100 less.
- The Sol X uses a torque sensor; the A7 Commuter uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Sol X is rigid; the A7 Commuter is full suspension.
- The Sol X ships as class 2; the A7 Commuter ships as class 2–3.
Every spec, side by side
| Sol X | A7 Commuter | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,899 | $1,999 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $3.09 per Wh | $2.78 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 70 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 750 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Blix geared hub | Himiway geared hub |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 614 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 48V |
| Capacity | — | 15 Ah |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 70 mi | 70 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 70 miles | Up to 70 miles |
| Est. real range | 31 mi | 29 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 25 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 62 lb | 84 lb |
| Max load | 400 lb | 400 lb |
| Rack capacity | 60 lb | — |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 2 | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 2 | Class 2–3 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Electric auto-shifting | Shimano (44T, 13-32T freewheel) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Full suspension |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 120 mm |
| Rear travel | None | 90 mm |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 26 x 2.4 | — |
| Display | Colour LCD | 3.5" full colour, Bluetooth, adjustable angle |
| Sizes | One size | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Safety | — | UL 2271 |
| Safety certification | — | UL 2271: battery only |
| As the maker states it | No UL certification stated on the product page we read | UL2271 stated on the A7 product page; no UL 2849 system claim found |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | — | 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from blixbike.com on 2026-09-20 and himiwaybike.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.