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Blix Vika X vs Euphree Solar Sparrow Belt

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,699–$1,799, 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 Vika X claims 30 more miles of range.
  • The Vika X carries 110 Wh more battery.
  • The Solar Sparrow Belt costs $100 less.
  • The Vika X uses a torque sensor; the Solar Sparrow Belt uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The Vika X is rigid; the Solar Sparrow Belt is hardtail (front only).
  • The Vika X ships as class 2–3; the Solar Sparrow Belt ships as class 3.

Every spec, side by side

Vika XSolar Sparrow Belt
Headline
Price$1,799$1,699
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.93 per Wh$3.37 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque55 Nm
Motor power500 W500 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeBlix geared hubBafang
Drive systemBafang
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery614 Wh504 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity10.5 Ah
CellsLG
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)70 mi40 mi
Range as statedUp to 70 milesUp to 40 miles
Est. real range38 mi32 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight55 lb53 lb
Max load312 lb300 lb
Rack capacity60 lb50 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 2–3Class 3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speedSingle speed
DrivetrainElectric auto-shiftingGates Carbon belt, single speed
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid30 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires20 x 2.426 x 2.4
DisplayColour TFTColour LCD, left side
Frame6061 aluminum
SizesOne size, foldingOne size, 13 inch seat tube
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"SGS certified to meet UL 2271 (battery) & UL 2849 (system)"
Warranty5 yr

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

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