Aventon Level.2 review: A nearly perfect commuter e-bike!
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2022
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Four months ago I wrote a comment on this video stating that I had my eyes on the Level.2. At the time I had a Velotric Discover 1. Little did I know that just after making my comment I was going to go down a roller coaster of problems with Velotric. Basically the bike started failing and their customer service was so horrible (even under warranty they refused to help) that I sold the bike at a loss and pulled the trigger on the Aventon Level 2.
Within about 30 seconds on the Level 2 I completely understood why people prefer a torque sensor. It was an adjustment compared to my previous cadence sensor not only in the sensor itself, but riding position, but once I got it I became massively addicted. I started riding at the very end of April 2023 and stopped just recently in early July (I live in AZ and it's simply FAR too hot between July and like October) and in that time I put over 800 miles on my bike. I cannot believe how well made it is, how fun it is and how great it looks to boot.
I still kick myself that I didn't get an Aventon sooner, but better late than never I suppose. I cannot wait until the weather cools down again as my bike was (and will be again) my primary form of transportation for everything except picking up weekly groceries.
I would love to hear more about your experience with the level 2 :)
@@josephsimmerman1630Apparently he doesn't want to share it 😔
I’ve just bought a Level.2 here in Western Australia and I have to say that I’m very impressed by the bike. The build quality is superb and the torque sensor compared to my other bike, a momentum transcend, is just far superior. Anyway, love the bike and looking forward to riding it more.
I did a lot of research before picking up the Level 2. Nothing else I found from an established company provided these features and build quality *with a torque sensor* for $2k. This was an easy buy decision for me.
I highly recommend just getting a Kepler. It's on back order, but worth the wait. It has a cadence sensor instead of a torque and it's only $1,799. Worth the trade off for me. It also has a 1000w motor and a 52v battery. The rack is really sturdy (much bigger too) I put 70 pounds on it during a grocery trip. I also prefer fat tires over thinner ones. So if you like 26x4in fat tires it's a no brainer.
@@MinorIconz Guess you work for the company, right? You have commented the same thing in a few places. I took at look at it, and with an external battery, and fat, knobby tires, we're not really comparing apples to apples.
@@MinorIconz Kepler looks great but it's bike lane illegal - shouldn't be compared to bikes that honor the class 3 limits.
@@spongechameleon6940 why not? If you set a speed limit on the bike and don't exceed 20mph, what's the harm?
Hey Bill! If you bought the Aventon Level, how is it working out? Do you ride it a lot? Would you recommend it? No offense, but hearing from an owner is way more important than someone who reviews ebikes. I have read a lot of great reviews.
Long term reviews are definitely necessary for all these ebikes. I miss the days when TV shows would have long-term reviews that would help us avoid any pitfalls.
I agree bike time. This goes for bikes, cars, computers, washing machines, everything.
my wife's ride1up 700 has maybe 1s delay on the throttle control...it's worse than any throttle I've ever used (car/motorcycle). combined with just as slow cadence sensor, it's really making the ride way worse than it could/should be.
its nice to see torque sensor being added to hub motors, although in that case, it makes it dangerously close in price to a ride1up prodigy or probably some other affordable mid drives. also a ride1up LMT'D is cheaper with torque sensor + FREE additional battery right now!
hub ok for flatter areas and if you don't like shifting your bike. mid drive much better for climbs (must have for MTB trails) and also quick acceleration off the line, if you're ready to go shift often. Don't forget that derailleur/groupset quality matters much more on a mid drive
They are starting to be sold at a bike shop in Maryland now. A motorcycle shop in Hagerstown Maryland just started selling them.
I think the price is totally reasonable, especially since Aventon's other offerings go as low as $1,300. It's good to see the brand going in a direction of embracing quality.
I agree. Quality costs money, and this price seems reasonable for what you get. Whether an individual can afford to buy - or even appreciate - a higher-quality product is a personal issue.
I highly recommend just getting a Kepler.
A bit late to the conversation but price of the Level.2 has come down recently to $1,500 & in the process of approval for a $1,100 Colorado rebate (a random lottery, just selected on 4th. try..) will = a $400 E-bike . Currently huffing around on a $200-ish old conventional mountain bike so looking forward to the upgrade! As a trail rider & commuter for the Rocky mountain foothills, my life is going to get a whole lot easier 🥰!
I know this is an older video but quite helpful......some of the aveton bikes are now on pretty nice fall promo discounts. I'm trying to decide between the 500.2 the 500.3 and this Level.2 bike you reviewed. Any thoughts as to which one represents the best value relative to their respective prices? I really like the yellow looking Soltera, but looking for the 28 MPH speed. Thank you
Right now Aventon is at the top of their game. They have the smoothest torque sensors I have tried and that helps a lot on the range. All of aventon bikes are pretty good to be honest.
Again, those beautiful welds.
I'm someone who has been brand loyal in my life. I like my '06 Trek Multitrack 7500 and I'm looking now for an ebike. I'll keep my '06 Trek because I've kept it in fantastic shape but I have to write here that I will be giving this newer brand a serious look and a test ride at a local dealer. Trek is a bit conservative with not offering a Class 2 ebike and they also don't offer a lot of colors on their bikes besides Trek black. This Aventon Level.2 is affordable to me being that I'm retired and can't easily spend much over $2,000 for a bike.
Great review! I am on my second E-bike, but ready for something new. Been studying long and hard. Torn between the Level.2 Commuter and the City Robin X. Any thoughts ?
Thinking of buying an e-bike. Part of my commute is on a dirt trail. Is it possible to put mountain/off road wheels on the bike? Or is the wheel well frame too tight for that modification?
Does anyone know how many nm of torque? I haven't seen it listed or mentioned anywhere.
whats different in the motor specs and sound compared to the original?
Hi. Does anyone know if this bike allows adjustment to the PAS levels? (I test drove one at a bike shop and even level 1 was a little more assistance than I’d like on flat terrain so would prefer to turn it down a bit. The bike shop kid said “probably” could do it. Which just meant “I don’t know”. Thanks if anyone knows.
Asheville Custom ebikes shop sells these.
They service them too...
Can you use it in manual mode if your battery juices out!
thanks for the video. I just purchased a Level 2 and I love it. The price has come down. $1799.00
How do you like the torque sensor?
How is the bike now?
Is there a black out mode? No brake lights or headlight.
I'm not familiar with e-bikes. I currently have an e-scooter and I'm thinking of getting an e-bike. Do any e-bikes (this one in particular) have a cruise control feature like most e-scooters have?
Will this work in hilly areas?
When you paddle does it charge the bike
Hi, are those tires tubeless, or do they have inner tubes? Thanks.
I am not sure as to why, but my Level 2 battery is rated at 530whr instead of the 672whr in this video, and has a Altus Derailur, instead of the Alivio shown in this video.
I really want an eBike, but I live in Chicago where the weather is awful 7 months of the year
upgrade to deore and now where talking! I have a torque sensor now on a Surface 604 Shred, smooth as butter! This is a great bike for the price
Where is the torque sensor located on this bike? Bottom bracket? Rear dropout? Hub itself?
There are so many e bikes available now with this same style of frame that you need to sort out which is best for company support and even if the company will be around in a few years in case you need parts or service.
They are all literally built in the same factory in China just with a different company logo.on them. Unless you spend upwards of five to fifteen thousands on an American or Swiss made bike, customer service and parts will always be a problem for mass produced Chinese bikes. But for me, I'd rather have a $2000 ebike stolen than a $14,000 Stromer ebike. Can't justify spending so much more on something that goes just as fast and gets me where I need to go.
@@damako7072 You don't need to go all the way up to a Stromer. Gazelle bikes are really nice with many dealers and good support in the US. Giant and Specialized also make compelling offerings in the $3-5k range with many dealers around the country.
Asheville Custom E-Bikes sells these at our shop. We sell for 20+ brands and have cut out 6 that didn't give us support.
Aventon gives better service to dealers-local bike shops. So get yours locally. Email support is lacking from aventon when you buy online.
@@damako7072 It's the same with saxophones ... lots of "companies" tweaking the same horn out of the same factory.
@@damako7072 No doubt. Not to mention if they all basically use the same parts can’t be that difficult to order them from Amazon.
Which one performs a little better, this or the Rundeer Attack10?
Can you ghost pedal on the level 2?
Can it get me up a steep mile long hill? It's a paved road, but it's covered in ice and snow half the year.
Have a couple regular bicycles have trek skinny tired road bike that I panel 18 miles an hour continuously so it makes me wonder about spending money for eBay that'll go 20
What is the weight limit on this bike?
Got mine for just around $2,000 with free battery and other accessories, the price has come down since this video and I think it's a good budget friendly bike
2k for a quality ebike isn’t over priced at all. I’ve been looking at this bike for a while and another M2S sport carbon and it’s at the 3k range. My concern is weight and hub motor. I would prefer a lighter bike with mid drive. But the Aventon as equipped in this video is getting harder to pass up. I think it weighs around 70 lbs though.
Nope. According to Aventon’s web site, the weight for the largest frame model is 54#.
Can you lock the bike with BlueTooth?
If this only had a belt drive instead of a chain I’d be all in
2,000 dollars expensive? Depends? A Specialized Turbo Vado is 4,000 dollars. I spend around 2,000 on gasoline annually. My auto insurance is going to be 2,400 dollars this year by estimate. Yeah you're right, 2,000 dollars is expensive. Great video though. I was originally going to get a Cannondale Synapse for about 2,000 to 2,500 dollars. I am seriously considering the Aventon Level instead.
Considering the bike as a whole it's not what I would consider "expensive". I'm considering about selling my 2019 Giant Explore +4 gts and getting the Level 2.
Advertised weight is 54 lbs.
Is that true or a typo?
From what I've seen most of these bikes are similar ...I think going used is the way. I did have a conversation with two local bike shop guys. They both said the same, they were not super hot on quality, but for the right price they felt it was a good starter bike.
To the previous comment: if you can buy this bike from a local bike shop, which I did for the same price as direct online, do it. No local for any work including warranty issues is not a deal at any price. And no, it’s not a cheap bike but it will pay for itself in about a year in subway fares alone.
It’s $1699.00 right now and that’s an incredible deal, I am grabbing one next month. Currently own the Aventure.2 and love it, very solid workmanship.
Hi,
How does this e-bike handle rain. I am concerned about the water going inside. Please clarify that part.
@@venkatesanr.v.j351 they do have a water resistance, I’ve ridden in a drizzle heading home with no problem. Wiped it down and checked the battery all was well.
Unfortunately so many ebike reviews aren't able to test more rural settings, roads where there might be potholes, hilly roads, etc.
If it was a $pecialized would you say it was pricey? I wonder if the issue is that we expect DTC e-bike only brands to be cheap and fighting for the profits. Compare this to the Como 3.0 and Specialized gives you a middrive and name brand components. The Level.2 has a bigger battery and 28mph unlock which is a massive feature assuming it delivers. The Como starts at $3250.
I trust a bike that I have to pay over $1750 more than I do a $1000 unit that I know was a corner cutting design exercise. When we're afraid to value such a feature rich bike, is it a sign that we're not investing in transportation, but racing to the bottom for crap that we'll be happy to replace in two years. I think this bike looks great. Maybe Aventon would gain more credibility if they used Microshift and Tectro, or offered two or three spec options with better name brand components at the top levels. To me, name brand components promise years of service, and a guarantee of interchangeability. I'd be scared that my investment in an e-bike locks me into irreplaceable parts if the company fades away or just moves on in their design and abandons old bespoke components.
E-bike frames could or should be a lifetime investment that promises decades of responsible use, replaceable parts, and even support for future components that fit standardized fittings. That's sustainable transportation we can all get behind. Is that the feeling you get with an Aventon?
Why not a level 2 with mid drive, carbon belt and automatic gears rear hub....
Yes price is get up there, but look’s pretty good.
I GOT ONE YESTERDAY..MY MAX IS 21 MPH...HOW I GET TO 28MPH
I have a Level that I bought back in July. My only complaint is the way the PAS is set up. PAS 1 to set to 10 mph. Meaning up 10 mph it's going to help. PAS 2 is set for 14 mph and PAS 3 is set for 20 MPH. Does the torque sensor work off of how much resistance you have while peddling? And has nothing to do with speed?
Exactly. You have the cadence sensor version and described it perfectly. The new version is torque sensor which applies PAS based on pedal pressure, not fixed speed like the cadence sensor. Find a Trek bike shop and test ride a Townie Go! 7d or Verve +3. They both have torque sensors and you will immediately feel the difference. This is the exact reason I do not like cadence sensor e-bikes.
That’s correct. I have the Level 2, and have test ridden a Aventure (cadence sensor bike). The torque sensor on the Level 2 is a very different and better experience than the cadence sensor. The assist is smooth and proportional to pedaling effort all of the time. There are no “steps”. It feels very natural.
The Level2 is an absolute winner for anyone on the fence of purchasing their first commuter E-Bike and within this price range.
I highly recommend just getting a Kepler.
Great - NOW they install lights right after I buy mine
My Aventon Level e-bike display has stopped working. It’s new. I make sure e-bike batteries are fully charged. Checked the connections between the display, battery, and controller for any loose wires or corrosion.
They just throw these bikes together to get them out the door. Check the main connection to everything
I HAD JUST DISCOVERED THIS BIKE ON THIER WEBSITE! IT LOOKS S3XY IN STEALTH GREY AND CLAY COLORS! OMG 😲 😲 😲
Can you add the torque sensor on their level 1 bikes?
No. Cheaper to sell your Level1 and just purchase a new Level 2.
I have the original level, its a great bike, at the time it was about the best bang for the buck for a commuter. They once again left out one big commuter thing though, a frame mount for a front rack. i had to find a topeak that worked with a suspension but the weight it on the suspension/wheel so things get a lot more jostling instead of staying nice and smooth on the frame mount. also compared to what a lot of other competitors are offering at 2k... i would not be buying a level right now let alone a level 2.
Agree completely with you on the frame mounted front rack!
How much does it weigh? For those of us who live in an apartment in a walk-up, that is a very important factor in any potential purchase.
54 lbs
@@werewolfstrike7 -Thanks for the information.
As much as I like this bike and few other e-bikes. Its the price that keep me from buying one. I know I would use the e-bike a bit more than my current regular bike because the hills around me are really wearing me down.
Just buy it! An ebike will change your life.
Get an Ariel Rider Kepler, best deal out right now.
lots of states are offering vouchers of $500-$1500
I'm low income and I got a $1500 voucher in my state
@@endlesssummerlcyou can finance it for like 90-150 a month
this bike is priced at $1,799 as of April 2023. I got mine on order.
How is it going ??
Thanks a Lot
My boyfriend is 6'2, 225, if he chooses the large size, would it work? We also want to travel with our dog (60lbs in total).. .
No
When an ebike is advertised and categorized by the manufacturer as a "commuter" ebike, does that mean it's primarily (maybe solely?) designed for urban commuting? I'm looking hard at this Aventon LEVEL.2 ebike which has that categorization. However, I'm thinking that in my case only about 30% of my riding would be urban. I do live in an urban area in Washington state with about 350,000 people in the metropolitan area, however, I'm thinking most of my riding will be recreational, on designated bike trails (hard surface or crushed rock) with distances between 30-60 miles per ride. Would I be foolish in this context to consider this ebike?
We are looking at the Level.2 also. We ride mostly rail trails and bike paths, VERY rarely on the road. My wife and I are close to “pulling the trigger” on the Level.2.
i"m abig guy can it handle 300lbs.?
No
My torque-sensing Ride1Up LMT'D is jealous of the Level 2's lights. Aventon makes a good-looking bicycle. The LMT'D bests the Level 2 on a few items-- it comes with WTB or Schwalbe tires, an air shock fork, and a 1000W max motor. They seem much more in direct competition with each other now that the Level 2 has a torque sensor.
The LMT’d is now shipping with a headlight and quieter motor on the step over version.
Any regrets about your LMT'D? I'm seriously considering taking advantage of their Black Friday pricing.
@@4x4jeff1 Some reviews I'd read really trashed the loudness of the motor. Curious why it's only available on the step-over version. The LMT'D is cheaper than the Aventon by a couple hundred, it seems. (Edit: 400 cheaper, but without fenders and rack....I just checked their site to be sure....but I don't see any integrated headlight on it....and no mention of a quieter motor).
@@canadianroot I received my Ride1Up LMT'd XR today and can confirm it does come with a headlight built and nearly silent motor. Reports of these 2 improvements from other reviews helped sway my decision. I bought an Ibera PakRak with quick release trunk bag off Amazon for $100 (rack alone is $35). Don't care about fenders.
@@4x4jeff1 Same here. Fenders aren't a deal breaker for me. Integrated lights are a huge bonus, though. My next issue is do I go for mid-mount (expensive, more complex motor Prodigy) or the rear hub version (which appears to be 300 off on the website). I'd have to get it shipped overseas, cuz I'm not in the US or Canada. My main reason for buying is speed. I want to ride to work every day (about 30 km each way), and shave a big chunk of time off the ride (I have a cheap e-bike now that does only about 28 kph top cruising speed without having to mash the pedals).
I still prefer mid-drive motor with no throttle for a more natural bike feel.
I've heard Aventon's customer service leaves much to be desired. Can anyone confirm?
Mark, I bought the pace 500 a month ago. The battery doesn't turn on. Tried to contact them via email, chat and the warranty form with no help!! No service!! Avoid them!!
E21 error on moderate hills. POS. Brand new happened multiple times
@@kccastle2051 yes
Just purchased a Level 2 and it arrived damaged. Their phone support is turned off and email is the only option. They still haven’t responded to me after 6 days. I would not recommend Aventon.
Why is this constantly advertised as a “ Commuter Bike” ? Is that all it is good for ? Can it not go on off road trails ?
This bike was really easy to assemble czcams.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
1699 now at web site
I love E-bikes but there is one thing that makes me crazy and that is when you need to replace your battery for whatever reason. I have searched for a repair shop that will fix my old battery and there is none. Even those that are repair experts say sorry and will not take on the financial responsibility for repairing battery packs. And if you do find one look out the cost to ship these puppies is high. Maybe sometime in the future, a battery pack repair shop will be in every city till then collecting dust.
«Half the people that commute by car could use this bike» : yes, maybe, _if_ there are _secure_ parking infrastructure where you live and where you go... That's the _main_ problem for _a lot_ of people.
Agreed. And comfortable-for-everyone bike infrastructure: shared use trails and protected bike lanes. Micah lives in Florida, the leaders of paint-only bike lanes on arterial roads with most drivers going 45-55 mph inches away from you.
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@@GordonChaffin yikes 😬 😳
Lol. Chain it.
Get 2-3 security measures in place and you’re fine
Which bike is better Rad Power City 5 or this Aventon Level 2? What price should this bike be priced at?
I'd give it to Aventon on the looks department, and Rad for the power.
Neither would be a bad buy, but one thing I'd look at is whether or not you have a local bike shop that is a service center for either brand.
I highly recommend just getting a Kepler. It's on back order, but worth the wait. It has a cadence sensor instead of a torque and it's only $1,799. Worth the trade off for me. It also has a 1000w motor and a 52v battery. The rack is really sturdy (much bigger too) I put 70 pounds on it during a grocery trip. I also prefer fat tires over thinner ones. So if you like 26x4in fat tires it's a no brainer.
@@MinorIconz copy and paste is definitely your friend eh?
@@MinorIconz You work for the company or something I'm assuming... I see you pushing it all over youtube ebike videos. There's gotta be a better way to advertise your stuff buddy. Good luck.
How does it compare to the Ride1up Limited? They're close to the same price point with similar features, but does this Level2 have higher quality components?
I'm wondering the same thing.
I highly recommend just getting a Kepler. It's on back order, but worth the wait. It has a cadence sensor instead of a torque and it's only $1,799. Worth the trade off for me. It also has a 1000w motor and a 52v battery. The rack is really sturdy (much bigger too) I put 70 pounds on it during a grocery trip. I also prefer fat tires over thinner ones. So if you like 26x4in fat tires it's a no brainer.
@@MinorIconz it's definitely a great value, but the weight is too much for me
@@BB-di3em Completely understandable. It is quite a hefty ride. I hope you find those comparisons to make your decision.
There is one Aventon ebike more expensive than the Level 2....it's called the Aventure $1999.
Be aware Aventon’s customer service sucks, so if you get a bike with an issue right outta the box Iike I did, be prepared to not get a response to your inquiry in the time frame their reply email says, do expect them to give you a BS response to a review left on their web page in less than a day! 2k dollar bike and cant even ride it!
The Aventure is still higher priced than the Level.2. Not a lot higher, but still higher.
Mid drive is needed if you're in a hilly area. Internal gears are nice and durable. Add them and I will consider it, even for more money.
The ONLY downside I see is that 500 watt motor. Why not go with something more powerful like you see on the Aventure? At that price point, we should see that.
The Level.2 is much lighter than the Aventure. It doesn’t need as much power. Making the motor smaller saves battery too.
We spend so much more of non ebikes like trek etc and just cant understand why those cost $8000.
Front deqsloghts turning with you is literally 100% of bikes and is wrong. It'd a relic of motorcycles being one piece in the front but the front headlight SHOULDN'T turn with you. I put my main headlight on the stem sleeve so it always points forward which makes drivers feel much more comfortable. The wandering front headlight is one of the things they makes drivers HATE bikes. The wandering light from just naturally swerving forces drivers to keep track of where you're going which is impossible because any time they glance back your headlight is this single point of light that is angled in a direction where if you kept going that way you'd swerve across the entire hi way. Having a fixed front headlight AND a front steering light gives your bike a uniform look and let's everyone know where you are actually going even when you swerve from 11 to 2 to get around a pot hole or change lanes.. Motorists hate bikes because they seem so haphazard and unpredictable. This is CAUSED by the dumb relic of having the headlight turn with your steering.
When you are avoiding an obstacle 6oi are still going forward and want to see forward. You also want to quickly see where you're steering but ultimately you still intent to go forward and using your light suddenly shine away from the pot hole is obviously something people put up with. It's not how lights are supposed to work.
With a fixed front headlight and a steering light when you're riding as a car you look uniform with them and it's clear that you are going forward and not suddenly gonna sweep across 3 lanes which a swerve of just a few degrees maintained would have you do. The diagonal light and nothing else being seen by a motorist behind them might as well be a light that just turns on and off randomly and whispers to each driver "boo! I can be anywhere"
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The position when you only throttle isn't a comfortable position at all...Something needs to be done about it... Lovely bike though!
$1799.00 Now
Handle bars are too low rear rack is cheap I own lvl 1bike and knowing what I do now! Better bikes out there
still no belt drive
How can a derailleur gear work with a belt? I don’t understand your comment.
@@LouDeVere The motor would need to be moved to the mid-position where the crank is to make room for an internal gear hub in the rear wheel hub. Then a belt can be placed. A chain is a pain in the arse to maintain.
I’m honestly shocked at the price. I really thought it would be a lot more. I’d get one to commute around my town if I didn’t think it would get stolen within a week 😂😂
Put a real nice lock or make sure it's in the garage or house
Can I please have one of your bikes
i want an ebike that is almost maintenance free if possible
Right!!! I hate my chain drive on eBikes! I end up having to do a messy clean, and lube every couple weeks. It's just annoying. I want internal gear hub on my next eBike. Way less maintenance.
You get what you’re willing to pay for. At this price point the Level is a great ebike. I have a year old version with 500+ miles that handles Carolina hills easily in PAS 2 with minimal maintenance.
@@jjayguy23 mid drive plus internal gear hub plus belt ? its a nice setup for a commuter but you're looking at probably double the price. also chain maintenance is not as frequent/important on a hub motor since you're sending less torque to the chain and shifting less often, whereas mid drive will send more torque and requires shifting to operate properly.
If you don't ride often in wet conditions and not off road its probably overkill? my wife's bike hasn't had maintenance in a year and its sleeping outside under a bike cover. she pretty much never shifts but uses low pedal assist and provides good pedal action.
my mtb gets covered in mud/water/dust on every ride and is maintained much more frequently.
@@jjayguy23 It's true but have you demo'ed a mid drive, belt drive with Enviolo internal hub? The gear range is more limited than on a chain drive and the lowest the Gates carbon drive rear sprocket can go is 22T to support the Enviolo. It's limiting.... and you can't shift the Enviolo under full load. I think the Nexus IGH might be better. I'm with you though - I do about 4,000mi on my mid drive chain bike and the maintenance gets to me - I go through chains + sprockets every 1,500 mi or so.
@@jjayguy23 You can look at evelo, Gazelle, and Dost!
It's not the most expensive. The Adventure is more expensive by $50.
the app sucks only work the first time you install it afterwords you can suck on your thumb that app is not going to work tried it on 3 different androids same result every time
Aventon bike is great. Over 4,000 miles on my bike and my wife’s.
However, their customer service is non existent. You cannot reach them by phone and email requests receive a response that they will contact you in 5 business days, but they never do.
I would not recommend purchasing a ebike without any customer service. Too bad because the product is very good.
Just know that for me as a full-time no-car commuter I sincerely wish I hadn't bought this bike. I would have been far better off purchasing from a local store where I could get nearly immediate support and service. Nobody in my town will touch this bike for service except the closest 'service center' shop which is 30 minutes by car. They will not work on a bike they don't sell, for the warranty or otherwise. I will always have to take it to an out-of-the-way town. The range is really low for me. One charge takes me 18 miles. I did have a problem two and a half weeks in and six weeks later, it has not been fixed. I get that problems happen but six weeks with no solution is ridiculous. If you have to ride this bike with a dead battery, it's like pushing 70 pounds through the mud. It is not a pleasant experience,
It's a nice enough bike, but I wish I had known what I was getting into. I take complete responsibility for it.
You only get 18 miles out of the advertised 60 miles?
@@jdubdoubleu 18-22 out of a single charge.
@@jdubdoubleuprobably 60 miles with low speed probably 18 miles at max speed which sounds like a scam to me
Unfortunate that the Small size has a minimum recommended rider height of 5'7".
The step through version is smaller with a minimum recommended height of 4'11"
updates but the battery is a 14ah im good ill pas..
" hell, half the people commuting by car would be better switching to this e-bike " . I would have agreed if I hadn't seen multiple people buy a car for 1000$ more and get like 50,000+ miles out of them with very little maintenance. Ebikes are never gonna be worth this price unless they can get 100+ miles. And ofcourse, none can, probably never will.
Those rear stay tail lights would be worthless with panniers on...
Great until you began to complain about the price after your list of quality features. Then you go to a summary about the quality features again. You can't have it both ways. I get the point you're making about this being a higher end bike for Aventon but the way your present it was off putting.
Battery is too small for a $2000 bike. Should’ve been atleast 16Ah, if not 20