The Blix Aveny Skyline is a step-through commuter e-bike with fenders, a rear rack, built-in lights and one of the widest seats I’ve sat on. I checked it out for several weeks for my video review (0:03 to 0:10), and it was the second Blix I’d reviewed, after the Blix Packa (1:59 to 2:03).
Before anything else, you should know it’s no longer for sale from Blix. As of Oct 27, 2026, Blix’s Aveny Skyline page returns a “page not found” error, and the affiliate link from my video description now lands on that same dead page, so I can’t link you to a live listing. When I checked on Oct 23, 2026, Blix’s last listing had shown $1,799 and sold out. If you find one used or at a dealer, this review tells you what you’re getting. If you want a new bike, I point to ones you can actually buy below.
Everything I say about the ride and the features comes from my video, with time stamps. Specs I didn’t measure come from Blix’s spec and geometry pages as I recorded them on Oct 23, 2026.
Should you buy one?
My verdict in the video was simple. If you’re looking for a bike to commute to work, and you want fenders and a rear rack so you don’t get soaked or have dust and water splash up on you, I definitely think the Skyline is a contender (5:33 to 5:47). At the price I saw, it was a fair deal for what you got.
The catch is the ground under your tires. If you have to ride bumpy trails, like dirt or even gravel, this bike might not be the one for you, because it has absolutely no shocks. It’s designed for commuting to work or riding around town on mostly paved paths (5:47 to 6:03).
Price when I filmed it
On Blix’s website at the time, it was $1,599, crossed out from $1,999 (5:06 to 5:18). At $1,600, I called it a really fair price for the quality of e-bike you get, with the integrated headlight and tail light, standard front and rear fenders, a rear rack, a really comfortable seat and a rather big battery for the price (5:18 to 5:35).
Comfort: the seat and the grips
The seat is where the Skyline stands out. I thought it was really cushiony. It’s significantly wider than most e-bikes, and I found it really comfortable (2:36 to 2:46).
The grips are a really nice tan color that matches the seat (0:50 to 0:53). I only wish Blix offered a gum sole look on this model, which the bike I got didn’t have (0:53 to 1:00). On the right side the same tan, elongated grip gives your palm a comfortable place to sit (2:15 to 2:21).
Blix designed the Skyline for riders between 5’1” and 6’2” (0:18 to 0:26).
Controls and display
On the left you have the front brake, and in the video I said these are hydraulic disc brakes (0:45 to 0:50). Blix’s spec page lists Tektro mechanical disc brakes with 160mm rotors, so the bike I filmed and the last listing don’t agree. If brakes matter to you, check the specific bike you’re buying.
Also on the left is the throttle, which works from zero, and the control pad. The power button is kind of hidden underneath, and you go up and down through pedal assist as you see fit (1:00 to 1:14).
There’s nothing too fancy about the display. It’s black and white, with a battery bar, a speedometer, the pedal assist level, an odometer and the mode you’re in (1:14 to 1:29). Blix lists a USB charge port on it.
On the right you have the rear brake and a beautifully crafted bell. I love the design of that bell. It has a beautiful sound and a very sleek look (1:53 to 2:08). The twist shifter isn’t the style I like most, but it does the job really well, and it has a number indicator, so it’s pretty accurate (2:08 to 2:15).
Lights that keep you visible
The Skyline comes with front and rear lights. Hold the up button and a light indicator shows on the display, and the headlight and tail light come on (1:29 to 1:45). Both are integrated into the frame, and they do a really nice job of keeping you safe on the road (1:45 to 1:53). The tail light is built into the rear rack (2:48 to 2:52), and there’s a brake light too (3:31 to 3:34).
Fenders, rack and a handy tote
Front and rear fenders come standard, along with the rear rack (2:46 to 2:50). Blix had a promotion when I got the bike, with a free tote bag that clips right onto the rack. That makes it really convenient: unclip it, run into a store, and use it as your reusable bag (2:52 to 3:08). Blix lists the rear rack at under 55 lb and the front at under 50 lb.
The battery and the frame
This is a step-through frame, and the frame doesn’t integrate the battery at all. It’s obviously an e-bike, and that’s a little lacking in the design. But Blix included a large capacity battery (2:21 to 2:36). It sits just under the seat, and it’s a 48V pack with 614 watt hours, rated for up to 45 miles per charge (3:51 to 4:05). I didn’t run a range test.
The motor is a 500W rear hub (0:35 to 0:41, 3:42 to 3:49). The motor cuts off when you pull the brakes, and to be clear, that’s how most e-bikes work (4:39 to 4:46).
Drivetrain and pedals
There’s not a lot to say about the crank. The pedals are kind of cheesy, and the bike I filmed had eight gears in the rear and one in the front. It all seemed very standard to me, but out of the box it shifted just fine (3:08 to 3:18). Blix lists a Shimano 7-speed, which doesn’t match what I counted, so this is another spot where my bike and the last listing differ.
What I didn’t like
There’s no suspension, so it’s a pavement bike (5:47 to 6:03). The battery isn’t built into the frame (2:21 to 2:30). The pedals are cheap (3:08 to 3:12). The display is basic (1:14 to 1:19). Blix lists a payload under 270 lb for rider and cargo, which is low if you’re a bigger rider who carries a lot.
What I didn’t test
I didn’t run a range test, a top speed test or a braking test, and I didn’t weigh the bike. Blix lists 56.5 lb with the battery. I didn’t ride it on trails.
Bikes you can buy instead
Since the Skyline is gone from Blix, here are commuters I’ve filmed that you can still order, checked Oct 27, 2026.
The Velotric Discover 2 is the closest match for daily commuting. Velotric lists a 750W rear hub, a 705.6Wh battery, hydraulic brakes and an 80mm suspension fork, so it handles the rougher pavement the Skyline can’t. It’s $1,499 on velotricbike.com, but only the Large frame in Cherry Crimson showed in stock when I checked.
If you liked the Skyline because of Blix, the Blix Packa is Blix’s cargo bike, and it’s $2,099 and in stock on blixbike.com. It’s a bigger, heavier bike built to haul, and like the Skyline, it has no suspension.
Two other commuters I filmed, the Aventon Level.2 and the Aventon Pace 500.3, are discontinued now, so I’m not pointing you to them. On paper they were close to the Skyline: Aventon listed a 672Wh battery and a 65mm fork for the Level.2, and a 614Wh battery and no suspension fork for the Pace 500.3.
FAQ
Can the Aveny Skyline handle gravel?
I wouldn’t take it there. It has no shocks, and I said it’s for mostly paved riding (5:47 to 6:03).
Does the throttle work from a stop?
Yes, it works from zero (1:03 to 1:07).
Are the brakes hydraulic?
On the bike I filmed, I said they were hydraulic (0:45 to 0:50). Blix’s last spec page listed Tektro mechanical discs, so check the specific bike.
Can I still buy one?
Not from Blix. Its product page no longer loads as of Oct 27, 2026.
Pros and cons
Pros: a wide, really comfortable seat; matching tan grips; fenders and a rear rack standard; integrated head and tail lights with a brake light; a throttle that works from zero; a sleek built-in bell; a large battery for the price I saw.
Cons: no suspension; the battery isn’t built into the frame; cheap pedals; a basic display; no longer sold by Blix.
Price
It was $1,599, down from $1,999, when I filmed it (5:06 to 5:18). Blix’s last listing showed $1,799 and sold out (Oct 23, 2026), and its page is gone as of Oct 27, 2026.
For more options, see my best commuter e-bike guide.
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (ESV)
