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Blix Sol X vs Ride1Up Vorsa

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,345–$1,899, 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 Vorsa costs $554 less.
  • The Vorsa assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Vorsa makes 25 Nm more torque.
  • The Vorsa carries 106 Wh more battery.
  • The Sol X claims 10 more miles of range.
  • The Vorsa carries 40 lb more total load.
  • The Sol X is 3 lb lighter.
  • The Sol X uses a torque sensor; the Vorsa uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The Sol X is rigid; the Vorsa is hardtail (front only).
  • The Sol X ships as class 2; the Vorsa ships as class 2–3.

Every spec, side by side

Sol XVorsa
Headline
Price$1,899$1,345
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$3.09 per Wh$1.87 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque70 Nm95 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeBlix geared hubAKM
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery614 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity15 Ah
CellsSamsung 50GB 21700
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)70 mi60 mi
Range as statedUp to 70 miles30-60 miles
Est. real range31 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight62 lb65 lb
Max load400 lb440 lb
Rack capacity60 lb150 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 Acera
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm203 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid100 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires26 x 2.427.5 x 2.6
DisplayColour LCDRide1Up color display (iOS Find My, USB-C out)
FrameAlloy
SizesOne sizeXR, ST
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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