Commuter
Blix Vika X
$1,799
Price
55 Nm
Torque
614 Wh
Battery
55 lb
Weight
Blix Vika X vs Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,799–$2,599, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Vika X carries 214 Wh more battery.
- The Vika X costs $800 less.
- The Vika X assists 8 mph faster.
- The Vika X makes 15 Nm more torque.
- The Medeo T9 City HMB claims 5 more miles of range.
- The Vika X is rear hub; the Medeo T9 City HMB is mid-drive.
- The Vika X is rigid; the Medeo T9 City HMB is hardtail (front only).
- The Vika X has a throttle; the Medeo T9 City HMB has no throttle.
Every spec, side by side
| Vika X | Medeo T9 City HMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,799 | $2,599 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $2.93 per Wh | $6.50 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 55 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Motor power | 500 W | — |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Blix geared hub | Bosch Active Line (Smart System) |
| Drive system | — | Bosch |
| Sensor | Torque | — |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 614 Wh | 400 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 36V |
| Capacity | — | 11.1 Ah |
| Removable battery | Yes | — |
| Range (claim) | 70 mi | 75 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 70 miles | 30-75 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco) |
| Est. real range | 38 mi | — |
| Estimate assumes | 16 Wh per mile | — |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 55 lb | — |
| Max load | 312 lb | — |
| Rack capacity | 60 lb | — |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | — |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | — |
| Class | Class 2–3 | — |
| Throttle | Yes | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | Electric auto-shifting | Shimano 9-speed derailleur, KMC chain |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 160 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 75 mm |
| Rear travel | None | — |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 20 x 2.4 | 27.5 x 2.4 (62-584) Continental Contact Plus |
| Display | Colour TFT | Bosch LED Remote |
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
| Sizes | One size, folding | XS-L (40-55 cm) |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | — | Yes |
| As the maker states it | No UL certification stated on the product page we read | Product pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | — | Up to 10 years on the frame and non-suspension forks, 5 years on suspension forks and paint, 2 years on parts; motor, battery and display 2 years (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from blixbike.com on 09/20/2026 and www.gazellebikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.