Commuter
Blix Sol X
$1,899
Price
70 Nm
Torque
614 Wh
Battery
62 lb
Weight
Blix Sol X vs Velotric Discover 3
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 Discover 3 assists 8 mph faster.
- The Discover 3 carries 116 Wh more battery.
- The Discover 3 claims 10 more miles of range.
- The Discover 3 carries 40 lb more total load.
- The Discover 3 makes 5 Nm more torque.
- The Sol X costs $100 less.
- The Sol X uses a torque sensor; the Discover 3 uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Sol X is rigid; the Discover 3 is hardtail (front only).
- The Sol X ships as class 2; the Discover 3 ships as class 2–3.
Every spec, side by side
| Sol X | Discover 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,899 | $1,999 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $3.09 per Wh | $2.74 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 70 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 750 W |
| Peak power | — | 1100 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Blix geared hub | Velotric |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 614 Wh | 730 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 48V |
| Capacity | — | 15.2 Ah |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 70 mi | 80 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 70 miles | Up to 80 miles |
| Est. real range | 31 mi | 37 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 62 lb | 61 lb |
| Max load | 400 lb | 440 lb |
| Rack capacity | 60 lb | 66 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 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 80 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | — |
| Tires | 26 x 2.4 | 27.5 x 2.4 |
| Display | Colour LCD | 3.5" color, Bluetooth, NFC, USB-C |
| Frame | — | Aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | One size | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | — | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | — | Yes |
| Safety | — | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | — | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | No UL certification stated on the product page we read | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | — | 2 Year Warranty |
Specs transcribed from blixbike.com on 2026-09-20 and electricbikereview.com on 2026-09-19. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.