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Blix Sol X vs Ride1Up Prodigy V2

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,899–$2,395, 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 Sol X claims 20 more miles of range.
  • The Prodigy V2 assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Sol X carries 100 lb more total load.
  • The Prodigy V2 makes 20 Nm more torque.
  • The Sol X costs $496 less.
  • The Sol X carries 110 Wh more battery.
  • The Prodigy V2 is 4 lb lighter.
  • The Sol X is rear hub; the Prodigy V2 is mid-drive.
  • The Sol X is rigid; the Prodigy V2 is hardtail (front only).
  • The Sol X ships as class 2; the Prodigy V2 ships as class 3.

Every spec, side by side

Sol XProdigy V2
Headline
Price$1,899$2,395
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$3.09 per Wh$4.75 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque70 Nm90 Nm
Motor power750 W250 W
Peak power950 W
DriveRear hubMid-drive
Motor makeBlix geared hubBrose TF Sprinter
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery614 Wh504 Wh
Voltage48V36V
Capacity14 Ah
CellsSamsung
Removable batteryYes
Range (claim)70 mi50 mi
Range as statedUp to 70 miles30-50 miles
Est. real range31 mi32 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight62 lb58 lb
Max load400 lb300 lb
Rack capacity60 lb40 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks toClass 2Class 3
ClassClass 2Class 3
ThrottleYes
Top assisted speed20 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed9-speed
DrivetrainElectric auto-shiftingMicroShift 9-speed (chain) or Enviolo CVT + Gates belt
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid100 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires26 x 2.427.5 x 2.25
DisplayColour LCDBrose 1.5" color LCD
FrameAlloy
SizesOne sizeST, XR
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itNo UL certification stated on the product page we readTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory
Warranty1 yr
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects

Specs transcribed from blixbike.com on 2026-09-20 and ride1up.com on 2026-09-19. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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