Blix Sol Eclipse Electric Bike Review

Blix Sol Eclipse Electric Bike

A classic cruiser with a cushy seat and wide-grip handlebars that give a relaxed seating position, the Sol Eclipse also delivers a lot of power. There's a bit of lag on the pedal-applied assist, but throttle response is instantaneous, making the bike feel like a quiet version of an antique motorcycle. In electric mode, it's easy to pedal on flat ground or up steep hills. Pedaling up steep hills without the electric motor is tough—the bike is heavy, and even with its 7-speed derailleur, the top gear isn't deep enough to get it going up more than a mild incline. With its big tires, the ride is super smooth, and there's a nice display that's easy to see. The brakes also work well, which is good because this bike has the gearing to fly down steep grades using pedal power (as a Class 2, electric assist only works up to about 20 mph). Best of all is the price: For a bike that offers so much power and such a fun riding experience, it can still be purchased for less than $2,000, even with a bunch of accessories (fenders, basket, etc.) added on. It's also available in a variety of bright, playful colors.

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Highs

Excels at removing embedded dirt from carpets

Lows

You must bend to adjust the pile height

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The Blix Sol Eclipse is part of the Electric Bikes test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Electric Bikes models like the Sol Eclipse are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Range The relative distance that the bike covers with similar use.

Acceleration How quickly a bike can reach its top speed.

Control response How quickly the motor responds to rider input.

Features & Specs

Features

Motor

Hub

Trip computer

Yes

Headlight

Yes

Battery removable

Yes

Quick-release front wheel

Yes

Quick-release rear wheel

Seat type

Comfort

Brake type

Cable pull Disc

Specs

Weight

Watts

750

Battery capacity

12.8 AHrs, 614.4 WHrs

Tire size

27.5X2.4

Number of gears

Assist levels

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