Name: Blix Stockholm Review
Item: Blix Stockholm
Author: Court Rye

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Blix Stockholm 36 Volt 13 5 Ah Mid Mount Battery

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Blix Stockholm 700x35c Kenda Tires 9 Speed Shimano Deore

An efficient, city style commuter bike with tight fenders, a solid rack and premium LED lights from Spanninga that run off the main battery pack, has hydraulic disc brakes and offers throttle and pedal assist modes
Name brand motor from 8Fun with a larger than average battery capacity for increased range, pack is mounted low and center delivering good balance and maneuverability, pedal assist sensor has 12 magnets and is very responsive
Sprung saddle and matching ergonomic grips improve comfort but there's no other suspension here and the tires are narrow which can feel abrasive on rough terrain
Only available in one frame size, style and color which felt large to me and had an aggressive stem and bar setup for active riding, the battery requires you to leave the key in while riding

Make:

Blix

Model:

Stockholm

Price:

$2,390 USD

Body Position:

Forward

Suggested Use:

Urban, Commuting

Electric Bike Class:

Throttle on Demand (Class 2)

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Warranty:

1 Year Motor and Battery 3 Year Frame

Availability:

United States

Model Year:

2015

Total Weight:

55 lbs (24.94 kg)

Battery Weight:

8.7 lbs (3.94 kg)

Frame Material:

Aluminum Alloy

Frame Sizes:

20.5 in (52.07 cm)

Geometry Measurements:

20.5" Seat Tube Length, 22" Reach, 32" Stand Over Height

Frame Types:

High-Step

Frame Colors:

Cream with Black and Maroon Accents

Frame Fork Details:

Rigid, Aluminum Alloy, 10 mm Quick Release Skewer

Frame Rear Details:

10 mm Skewer

Attachment Points:

Fender Bosses, Rear Rack Bosses, Bottle Cage Bosses

Gearing Details:

9 Speed 1x9 Shimano Deore, 11-32T Cassette

Shifter Details:

Shimano Deore Triggers on Right Bar

Cranks:

Prowheel, 44T Chainring

Pedals:

Wellgo Aluminum Alloy Platform, Cage Style

Headset:

Feimin

Stem:

Promax

Handlebar:

Low-Rise Alloy, 24.5" Length

Brake Details:

Tektro Auriga Hydraulic Disc, 180 mm Front and 160 mm Rear Rotors, Tektro Levers with Motor Inhibitors

Grips:

Velo, Artificial Leather, Ergonomic

Saddle:

Velo, Artificial Leather, Coil Spring

Seat Post:

Folding Saddle Clamp for Easy Battery Removal

Seat Post Length:

340 mm

Seat Post Diameter:

27.2 mm

Rims:

Double Wall, Aluminum Alloy

Spokes:

Stainless Steel, 13 Gauge Front, 12 Gauge Rear

Tire Brand:

Kenda, 700 x 35c

Wheel Sizes:

28 in (71.12cm)

Tube Details:

Schrader Valve

Accessories:

Single Side Adjustable Kickstand, Integrated LED Lights (Front Kendo by Spanninga, Rear Lineo by Spanninga with Reflector), SKS Plastic Fenders with Mud Flaps, Bolt-On Rear Rack with Spring Latch (25 kg Max Weight), Aluminum Alloy Chain Guide and Pant Protector, Additional Charger $89, Additional Batteries: 11 Amp Hour $439, 14.5 Amp Hour $539, 17.4 Amp Hour $639

Other:

Locking Removable Battery Pack

Motor Brand:

8Fun

Motor Type:

Rear-Mounted Geared Hub

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Motor Nominal Output:

350 watts

Battery Voltage:

36 volts

Battery Amp Hours:

13.5 ah

Battery Watt Hours:

486 wh

Battery Chemistry:

Lithium-ion

Charge Time:

3.5 hours

Estimated Min Range:

20 miles (32 km)

Estimated Max Range:

30 miles (48 km)

Display Type:

Fixed, LED Console

Readouts:

Battery Level (4 Dots), Assist Level (Low, Med, High), Lights On/Off

Display Accessories:

Mode Button, Lights Button

Drive Mode:

Cadence Sensing Pedal Assist, Trigger Throttle (12 Magnet Pedelec)

Top Speed:

20 mph (32 kph)

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This review is for the 2015 Blix Stockholm, it’s similar to the 2016 version but differs in a few key ways… my favorite being that you do not have to leave the keys in the battery pack in order to operate the bike! This always bugged me because they can jingle around. While reviewing this older model I also noticed that the battery pack collided with the seat post collar and if I left the key in the lower lock (which releases the pack for removal) it would collide with the left seat stay when lifting. That said, it’s still super useful to be able to remove the battery pack because it’s larger and heavier than average with 36 volts and 13.5 amp hours. Taking the pack off makes it easier to charge at work or protect from the cold or heat at home if you park outside. All things considered, this would make an excellent commuting platform because it comes with high quality integrated lights, full length fenders and a sturdy rack. Just add a trunk bag or panniers, maybe a backpack if you don’t mind the extra body weight, and you’d be fine in all sorts of weather and ride conditions. The only downside to the efficiency and classic design of this bike is the lack of suspension. Blix has chosen ergonomic grips which help reduce hand fatigue and wrist numbness (for those who type a lot at work) but they aren’t super soft and the stem is still pretty flat and long with a flat handlebar… so your body position could be more forward than desired. I loved the sprung saddle because it took out some of the abrasiveness of bumpy road sections. It they opted for a suspension fork to further improve ride quality it would add weight and cost.

Other quick differences between the ’15 and ’16 model years include an upgraded battery cell choice (now using Panasonic) and a downgraded drivetrain choice (going from Acera to Alivio). Note that the old and new battery packs seem to be interchangeable so if you bought this 2015 model but wanted the newer battery (or just upgraded at some point in the future) you should be able to.

Operating the bike is a two step process once the battery pack is charged. You insert the key into the top slot of the battery and twist it to on then press a separate on switch at the LED console which is mounted to the left side of the handle bar. The display shows your battery level, assist level and a lights on/off readout. It’s enough to get going and control the bike but not as fancy as some newer bikes. This is another area where the 2016 version has been improved. It offers an LCD console with speed, odometer and other handy readouts including a more precise power indicator. Even with the older LED design though, I appreciated how slim and intuitive it is. The cockpit area of electric bicycles can start to get crowded with larger displays and considering this one also has a trigger throttle… I’m glad they went with nine gears and only one derailleur vs. two because that would me a second set of shifters that just wouldn’t fit. In my time riding this bike the nine gears was enough to climb hills but also reach 20+ mph which is the cutoff for the motor. The drivetrain itself is solid with Shimano Deore components and I like how responsive assist is thanks to a 12 magnet pedelec disc vs. just 6 on some other 2015 ebikes. I noticed that assist was always active on the Blix Stockholm and that surprised me. You can override with the throttle but I couldn’t figure out how to completely shut off power. With this in mind, it’s great that the brake levers include motor inhibitors so you can override the system in the event of an urgent stop or a slower start… just pull the levers enough to activate the cutoff but not so much that they activate the disc brakes.

Pros:

The battery pack offers larger than average capacity with 36 volts and 13.5 amp hours while most bikes I’ve seen offer just 10 ah this means you can go further with each charge
This ebike would work well for commuting because it comes with full length plastic fenders from SKS, an Aluminum rear rack and integrated LED lights by Spanninga (the wiring for the lights seemed well protected)
The rack has pannier blockers, a spring latch and seems thicker than normal to support extra weight (even though it appears to not be connected to the frame at the front, just at the dropouts, I noticed the wheel spokes were also thicker than average which improves overall strength of the bike
The fenders also seemed really strong with extra support arms and a connection point to the rear rack, they didn’t rattle around a lot even though they offered great coverage and length
I love the little extras including an aluminum alloy chain guide (that doubles as a bash guard) and the bottle cage bosses on the downtube, having a kickstand is also handy and it’s mounted far back enough that the crank arms don’t collide with it when backing up
The bike is very efficient with 700x35c tires (wide wheels with narrow tires for city use) which makes it less comfortable on bumpy terrain but the ergonomic grips and sprung saddle help
I like that the saddle flips forward making it easy to remove the battery pack which can be charged on or off the bike, the pack weighs ~8.7 lbs so taking it off also reduces the overall weight of the bike for easier transport
You get trigger throttle operation in addition to pedal assist and the cadence sensor has 12 magnets which is very responsive
The front wheel offers quick release which is convenient for transporting the bike or doing maintenance and I like the hydraulic disc brakes (with a 180 mm front and 160 mm rear rotor), the levers have motor inhibitors for quick complete stops
The frame is purpose-built meaning that wires and shifter cables are run through and kept out of the way, it looks cleaner and is less likely to snag or get bent/cut

Cons:

I don’t love how the controller box looks, it’s located at the base of the battery pack (built into a little box on the frame) and it just sticks out with the black cover vs. all white
The intention of the flip-up saddle is great but the quick release collar sort of blocks the battery, you might have luck pointing it down vs. back when clamping
Unfortunately this is one of the e-bikes that requires you to leave the keys in the battery for operation (like a car’s ignition) which is a bummer to me because they can get snagged or jingle around more, especially if you have the key on a keychain
There are two key slots and the lower slot unlocks the battery for removal from the bike… be careful not to slide the pack up with the key still in or it will get bent or even broken when colliding with the left seat stay as shown in the video
The bike only comes in one frame size and it’s kind of large with a 20.5″ seat tube, the frame is a traditional diamond high-step which may be difficult to mount and stand over for people with shorter legs, be careful swinging your foot around the back because you might bump your leg on the rack
The trigger throttle is flipped up requiring you to push forward vs. down (which feels a bit unnatural for me), this is the result of not mounting it to the right because the trigger shifters are already mounted there
I like the white paint job, it’s more visible at night and might appeal to men and women alike but that’s the only choice and it would have been nice to have reflective sidewall stripes on the tires given the higher price and commuting focus (which likely involves riding in or near traffic)

Resources:

Official Site: http://blixbike.com/
More Pictures: https://goo.gl/photos/RCA3BAuk29MoCsV16

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ranny

8 years ago

Nice job on the review. You covered of the bases and in general, your reviews are getting better. One question – Does the pedal assist have a torque sensor or is it just RPM based?

Court Rye

Hi Ranny! Thanks, I’m trying to do better at everything but end up short on time with comments, videos, writeups and travel ;) in my experience the Blix models use a 12 magnet cadence sensor that is just RPM based… it’s pretty responsive and you get five levels of assist to adjust how much power is put out by the motor but it does not respond to pedal torque, how hard you push.

J.R.

Hi, I wanted to chime in with some quick-release/battery experience with my own bike. I added a quick-release to the seat-post of my Yukon Trail Navigator (with the same battery placement & seat flip-up feature), and initially had the same issue of blocking the battery. Pointing the quick-release forward and down solved the problem, and it was never again an issue. Thanks.

Great point JR, that should solve the issue! I’ve snagged my pants and other gear on quick release levers and bottle cages in the past so I usually opt for down or back. I realize my feedback was a minor gripe and it’s great to hear that you’ve solved the issue with your bike :)

Mlaur

7 years ago

Any possibility of updating the review for the new features and updates on the Stockholm for someone who has no access to seeing the bike in person?

Hi Mlaur, I do my best to review the latest version of ebikes but agree that this one is a bit out of date… and, I have covered about forty new models which I will be focusing on over the next month, but none of them are from Blix so this may not happen anytime soon. You could ask around in the EBR forums to see if anyone from the company or an existing customer can chime in or even just guess and guide you about the latest.