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Blix Sol X vs Troxus Trax Mid-Drive

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 Trax Mid-Drive makes 60 Nm more torque.
  • The Trax Mid-Drive assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Sol X carries 70 lb more total load.
  • The Trax Mid-Drive carries 106 Wh more battery.
  • The Sol X claims 10 more miles of range.
  • The Sol X costs $100 less.
  • The Sol X uses a torque sensor; the Trax Mid-Drive uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The Sol X is rear hub; the Trax Mid-Drive is mid-drive.
  • The Sol X is rigid; the Trax Mid-Drive is hardtail (front only).
  • The Sol X ships as class 2; the Trax Mid-Drive ships as class 3.

Every spec, side by side

Sol XTrax Mid-Drive
Headline
Price$1,899$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$3.09 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262025
Motor
Torque70 Nm130 Nm
Motor power750 W500 W
DriveRear hubMid-drive
Motor makeBlix geared hubBafang mid-motor
Drive systemBafang
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery614 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity15 Ah
CellsSamsung
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)70 mi60 mi
Range as statedUp to 70 milesUp to 60 miles per charge
Est. real range31 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight62 lb61 lb
Max load400 lb330 lb
Rack capacity60 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks toClass 2Class 3
ClassClass 2Class 3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed20 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed11-speed
DrivetrainElectric auto-shiftingShimano CUES
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid75 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires26 x 2.427.5 x 2.2
DisplayColour LCDBafang colour, Bluetooth, remote
FrameAluminum
SizesOne sizeSmall 15.5", Medium 17.5", Large 19"
Step-through optionYesYes
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-2849 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified"
Warranty5 yr

Specs transcribed from blixbike.com on 09/20/2026 and www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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