I Almost Ruined the Blix Ultra Review
I Almost Ruined the Blix Ultra Review
The Blix Ultra, dual battery, fat tire bike is a beast. Watch me as I cover the specs and run it thru a lot of tests to see how well it handles. Oh yeah, I almost ruined this review.
Video Summary
Overview of the Blix Ultra
- The Blix Ultra is a Class 2 e-bike that can go up to 20 miles per hour using the thumb throttle or up to 28 miles per hour using the pedal assist.
- It has a Cadence Sensor and can be unlocked for class three speeds.
- The recommended rider height is between 5’6″ and 6’2″, but the bike only comes in one size.
- There are different configurations available, including a single battery mode.
- The single battery mode costs $1849 and weighs 68 pounds, while the dual battery version costs $2249 and weighs 76 pounds.
Blix app control features
- Can control lights through the Blix app or the controller
- Lights can be turned off and on using both methods
- App allows for changing from class 2 to class 3
- Bike’s speed limit can be adjusted through the app
Blix app functions
- App automatically tracks rides
- Option to input an address for guided navigation
- Different display options for speed and battery level
- Support contact available through the app
“If you want to track your ride well it automatically tracks it when you take off and it’s just up to you whether you want to keep it or not you can put an address in here if you want to go someplace it will take you there so if I put like Union Center Union Park yeah what’s up all right let’s hit that one it shows you exactly how to get there it tells you your elevation and it will give you guidance on the way there you can change from here you can show either that you want to show the speed that you’re doing or if you want to know what the battery level if you want to know the battery level of the bike while you’re riding as you can see it says 97 we’ll probably be using that version today as I want to try to make sure I can get out and get back and still have full power. You can change your pedal assist also by just hitting this button right here right now it’s like okay we’re on pedal assist one a little two pops up for two three four and five. This bike also has firmware to it so when I fired this bike up recently I ended up having to do a firmware update to it this is where you can get everything like figured out on the bike you can change your settings here. You can also get support easily by just hitting well this has your general questions but you can contact support right here and this right here will lock the bike so at this point like you can’t use any of the controls so you can lock the bike and then like walk away and when you have it stored and that way if somebody does take it well they still can’t operate the bike because it’s locked you just can’t do anything so that is a nice little feature to have.”
The Bike and Its Features
- The seat has been moved back slightly to accommodate the rider.
- The bike has a lowered step-through area for easier access.
- The handlebars are narrower than normal bikes at 26.5 inches.
“I do like the fact that they did… make it easier to get on and off the bike.”
Testing and Performance
- The reviewer is testing the bike’s accuracy and range.
- The Strava app is being used to track distance and performance.
- The grips and brake levers are convenient and comfortable.
“This is the first time that I’m actually using this app…we’re gonna see how accurate that is.”
Hill Test and Power
- The bike effortlessly climbs hills with throttle-only mode.
- The reviewer is impressed with the bike’s power and torque.
- The throttle-only mode powers the bike up to 20 miles per hour.
“Just as expected, yeah, this thing is just going to power up these hills.”
- The reviewer tests if switching to Class 2 affects the bike’s power.
- The bike performs the same in Class 2 as in Class 3.
“Now we’re in class two and it is just… the same amount of power… and I figured it would be.”
Walk Mode and Brake Test
- The walk mode is activated by holding down the down button.
- The bike can be walked comfortably at 2 miles per hour.
- The brake test will be conducted at a different location due to road construction.
“We are walking and the bike handles at two miles per hour… we’re gonna find a place on the route that we can go ahead and test out these brakes.”
Riding Experience and Value
- The bike is enjoyable to ride and feels well-made.
- The reviewer believes the bike is worth its price.
- A comprehensive review is still in progress.
“The bike is 2300 with having both batteries in it, but… I feel like it’s worth the money… I haven’t even finished this review yet, so we still have a lot to do.”
Riding experience and bike performance
- The bike feels excellent and is likely the best Cadence double battery bike reviewed
- Brakes and gearing are spot on
“The bike feels excellent and is likely the best Cadence double battery bike reviewed.”
Brake test
- The narrator plans to conduct a brake test while cruising at 28 miles per hour
- After the first test, the bike traveled 41.5 feet when attempting to stop
- The second test yielded a slightly shorter stopping distance of 40 feet
“After the first test, the bike traveled 41.5 feet when attempting to stop.”
Wiring protection concerns
- The narrator highlights a concern about the wiring underneath the bike lacking adequate protection
- Expresses worries about potential damage when riding on a mountain bike trail
“I’m like, oh gosh, is this gonna eat things up, but I do believe this is going to protect me.”
Mileage and battery power
- The narrator provides an update on the bike’s battery power and mileage
- The bike has 56% battery power and has traveled 21.34 miles according to Strava
- The narrator contemplates turning around at 40% battery power to avoid diminished performance
“The bike has 56% battery power and has traveled 21.34 miles according to Strava.”
Distance from home and battery monitoring
- The narrator emphasizes that the bike has been taken a significant distance from Chicago during the review
- The remaining battery power is shown to be 49%
- The narrator plans to head back to feel safer about the distance from home
“No other bike have I taken it this far from Chicago.”
Towards home and battery levels
- The narrator heads back toward home, monitoring the remaining battery power and phone battery levels
- The bike’s battery power decreases to 27% and the phone battery drops to 4%
- The narrator expresses concerns about potential power depletion before reaching home
“The bike’s battery power decreases to 27% and the phone battery drops to 4%.”
Complete trip and mileage
- The narrator completes the trip and shares the total mileage
- The final mileage is 42.62 miles
- Acknowledges loving everything about the bike and only missing a brake light functionality
“We have done 42.62 miles on this double battery Beast.”
Tracking and saving trips
- Scott is unsure about how to track and save his trips on the bike.
- He mentions that the bike doesn’t do it automatically if you get disconnected from it.
- He plans on taking a deeper dive to figure it out.
“I’m probably gonna have to take a deeper dive into that which is fine because you’re going to see me and this bike on some more videos.”
Taking the bike to a mountain bike trail
- Scott expresses his excitement to take the bike to a mountain bike trail to see how it performs.
- He mentions that it will be a fun experience.
“I definitely want to take this out to a mountain bike trail and see how it does. That’s going to be totally fun.”
Protecting tires with netting
- Scott likes the netting on the bike as it helps protect the tires from debris.
- He appreciates the added protection it provides.
“I like that netting, that is a great thing. It will help protect stuff going into the tires.”
Converting the bike into a utility bike
- Scott plans to set up different baskets on the bike to turn it into a 26-inch utility bike.
- He acknowledges that it might be challenging due to the top bar, but wants to explore the possibilities.
“I want to see if I can turn this thing into a 26-inch utility bike. It might be a little bit hard with this getting over this top bar, but this is the Blix Ultra, right? It’s made to do all kinds of different things.”
Exploring the capabilities of the Blix Ultra
- Scott mentions that he will be creating videos to showcase the various things that the Blix Ultra can do.
- He invites viewers who are interested in the Blix Ultra to check out his link for more information.
“I’m going to be doing these videos to see what all kinds of different things that it can do. If you are interested in the Blix Ultra, we’ll go ahead click my link down below.”