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Blix Sol X vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Road

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 “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Radster Road makes 30 Nm more torque.
  • The Radster Road assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Sol X carries 80 lb more total load.
  • The Sol X is 12.5 lb lighter.
  • The Radster Road carries 106 Wh more battery.
  • The Sol X claims 5 more miles of range.
  • The Sol X costs $100 less.
  • The Sol X is rigid; the Radster Road is hardtail (front only).
  • The Sol X ships as class 2; the Radster Road ships as class 2–3.

Every spec, side by side

Sol XRadster Road
Headline
Price$1,899$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$3.09 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque70 Nm100 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeBlix geared hubRad
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery614 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity15 Ah
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)70 mi65 mi
Range as statedUp to 70 miles25-65 miles
Est. real range31 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight62 lb74.5 lb
Max load400 lb320 lb
Rack capacity60 lb55 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 2Class 3
ClassClass 2Class 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed20 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainElectric auto-shiftingShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires26 x 2.429 x 2.2
DisplayColour LCDRad color display
FrameAluminum
SizesOne sizeRegular, Large
Step-through optionYesNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYes
SafetyUL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itNo UL certification stated on the product page we read"UL Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271" on individual product pages, with the lineup-wide claim hedged as "All Rad ebikes are either UL Certified or tested by ACT to comply with UL 2849"
Warranty2 yr
Warranty termsTwo year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from blixbike.com on 2026-09-20 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 2026-09-19. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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