Aventon Ramblas Review | Best Budget EMTB of 2024 ($2,699)
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- čas přidán 4. 03. 2024
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For Aventon just debuted the brand's first ever eMTB! In our Aventon Ramblas review we take a look at the all new design of this hardtail eMTB, which also features Aventon's first mid-drive motor that they helped create.
The Ramblas's motor is a 250W (750W peak), 100Nm mid-drive that has a little more punch and power than we typically see on eMTBs. That translates to really good hill climbing capabilities, and some pretty fun speeds on flat sections.
The Ramblas comes with good quality parts from the Maxxis Rekon tires, to th8e SRAM drivetrain and brakes. The 130mm RockShox fork has solid stiffness that makes rides a bit more smooth, and the 150mm dropper post (of the large frame we tested) provides the needed travel for approaching downhill sections.
Overall, we're pretty impressed with this debut eMTB, even if it did leave a few things on our wish list we wanted the bike to have.
For all the details, watch through our Aventon Ramblas review!
00:42 Overview
06:30 Speed Test
09:36 Range Test
11:19 Hill Test
13:54 Ride Quality
33:08 Aventon App
35:19 Conclusion
#aventon #ramblas #emtb - Auta a dopravní prostředky
E-Bike Question of the Day ⚡🚴 Would you consider the Aventon Ramblas instead of an all-terrain e-bike? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
I would definitely consider buying an Aventon Ramblas, but not before I learned more about the built in-hose Aventon A100 motor. The bottom line for me would be...how good of job (or not) did Aventon do on building their own motor. I am curious why there is not more information about the internals of the A100 motor. Don't leave us in the dark, Aventon. Feel free to shed some light on what makes up your new A100 motor.
What internals are you wanting to hear more about specifically?
@@ElectricBikeReport Like how does the Aventon A100 compare to other motors? Such as the Bosch CX, Brose and Shimano motors. Did Aventon use nylon or steel in the A100 gearing? How similar (or not) is the Aventon A100 motors, to other well-known motors?
@@ElectricBikeReport I'm curious about build quality of the motor compared with quality systems from Bosch, Brose, Specialized, and Yamaha. Particularly noteworthy to me is the IP67 waterproof rating that allows submersion between 15cm and 1 m. How are the motor seals designed and configured to allow this? Will the seals hold up over time and is the unit user-serviceable when time comes to replace them? If not, will Aventon physical dealer locations be able to handle seal replacement - or will replacing the motor be necessary? Materials? Is internal gearing nylon or metal? It would also be VERY good to test the motor for internal temperature under load at typical ambient temperatures to get a sense for potential weak points.
We'll see what we can learn about the internal materials. We'll have all of those motors coming soon on review bikes and then we will see about doing a motor roundup when we're done.
Just pulled the trigger with Memorial Day sale 🙌🏻.
What price did you get it for?
I quite understand that this is a purpose-built eMTB. HOWEVER, I suspect many people who commute may be very interested due to the relatively light weight, durability (given it's MTB-rated components), and the long-range capabilities provided by the large battery coupled to an efficient mid-drive motor. I hope that Aventon have considered the dual-use potential for those of us who want to venture onto single-track trails occasionally but will spend most of our time on a mix of gravel and paved roads, running errands, and using the bike to commute in varied conditions. (Bosses for accessories would be nice.)
I am thinking the Ramblas may be almost perfect for me. I live in a remote community in the Western Rockies about 2,000 feet above town. The county roads here are often rutted with patches of snow and ice lingering into March or even April. If I turn up into the mountains, I can be on USFS trails in five minutes. If I travel down to town, I'm treated to gravel that ranges between 6 and 13 percent gradient for about 9 miles. Once in town, there is access to an MTB trail system that is quite extensive. Seems that the Ramblas would be a great choice for each of these scenarios.
Just some thoughts...
It could make a great commuter. More bosses wouldn't be bad, and maybe some more hybrid tires and you're all set
I feel the same. Curious if they will come out with a cruiser model. I need a more upright seating position. Hopefully I can test drive one at our local shop.
@@davepurce5883 There are several Aventons that should suit you. I do not think that they will use Ramblas as a platform for anything but eMTB.
I was on the fence for over a year trying to find a eBike that will fit my needs, after looking at hundreds of reviews the only eBike that click some of the boxes was the Ride1UP Prodigy XC, the day I was going to place the order the Ramblas came to the market, ended up buying the Ramblas instead and I'm static and impressed by the range (60 miles with 42% used battery)!
Super happy with the Bike, my only complain will be the battery door that feels cheap and flimsy.
Excellent review.
Thanks for watching!
Glad they went with Sram(rockshock)components! 😎👍
Great review. Really like the spec and performance of the Ramblas. I bought a Prodigy XC last year, which I love but if I was buying now it would be a much harder decision. Well done Aventon!
Thanks for watching! XC is a good time as well.
Yeah aside from the XC’s air fork and its beautiful metameristic paint, the Ramblas out-specs the Prodigy XC in everything else. Plus, it comes in four frame sizes and has the ability to update its firmware and adjust its settings via a connected app.
Pity my body and health preclude me from riding a bike with its geometry. Oh well, more fun for someone else!
I've been huge into bikes since I was a kid. I designed and built the worlds lightest bike about 12 years ago. That being said, my girlfriend bought an Aventon 4 years ago and it's been an amazing bike! I can't say enough good things about Aventon. Great video!
Nice! How light was the bike?
It was a full sized pro cruiser BMX with no weight limit. It was officially weighed at Bikeman in Bath Maine and it came in at 15.68lbs. Fully custom titanium frame and bars, lot's of carbon and other titanium parts. Carver of Bikeman built the frame for me @@ElectricBikeReport
@@ElectricBikeReportSo light it flew away with the patent.
You built the world's lightest bike? 🤣 That's a bold claim and without some evidence backing it up I highly doubt this is true.
@@ShadLife Well jeesh! I never thought anyone would call me out on it. Back about a dozen years ago I designed and built the world's lightest BMX Pro sized cruiser. A completely custom titanium build that won a "Best of Show" at a huge bicycle event in New Hampshire. Since this is CZcams I can't provide links but a simple Google search will come up if you type in "world's lightest BMX cruiser". There will links to a video, a link to the shop that built the frame (Carver Bikes) and a link to BMX Museum where it goes into detail of every part that was used for the build.
I noticed the laughing emoji like my comment was too far fetched to believe. I don't make it a habit of lying in the CZcams comment section. All the best...
Speed box support?
When the battery goes bad or the motor breaks, are parts available?
Is the maintenance software available to change internal settings or install firmware updates?
How does the Ramblas compare to the mid-drive options offered by Ride1up (Prodigy) and Tenways (Ago x)?
Good review of a very impressive bike. I thought the title of “ Best of 2024” was a bit bold till I watched the video. The combo of a mid-drive motor and powerful battery is a winner…especially at the price. I hope Aventon puts that expertise into a road bike in the near future.
One note:
I’m not clear on the reasoning behind not doing your traditional brake tests. One of the channel’s great strengths is , I believe, the standardized testing you put each bike through. I pay most attention to the brake, range, and speed results. This helps everyone compare each model presented with fair , objective, standards. In this particular case, I’d imagine that with four piston, 180/200 hydrologic discs this would be top of class. It would be nice to know for certain.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the note. The more off the cuff response is, yes, the brake set up here is what we'd consider to be a better performer and likely would have scored well.
We've found that eMTBs have a harder time fitting in with the way we designed the brake test. We designed it to simulate a panic stop from 20 mph the way an ordinary rider would: braking as hard as possible while still maintaining control and minimizing the risk of skidding/going over the bars and remaining seated the whole time.
MTBs and their brakes are more challenging because hitting the brakes hard for a lot of these models is something you would only want to do out of the saddle, and knowing when/how to throw your weight around. There is an element of skill to that. That's harder to set a bar with as what the 'ordinary rider' would do is a large variable - especially since mountain biking isn't usually on level surfaces and more about controlling what's up ahead.
Plus, a lot of MTB brakes are modular, but several have a very hard bite. The hard bite was a little dangerous when trying to keep to the way we've been doing these tests, but we actually thought the brakes were good when used how you would need on a trail.
That's the long-winded way of saying we don't feel the data will do justice to these brakes, so where eMTBs are concerned we'll talk about them in the field until we can devise a way to standardize a test that's safe for the team, and produces objective data that'll help people compare. We hope that explanation helps!
@@ElectricBikeReport Thanks for the rationale. I wasn’t expecting such a detailed and nuanced reply. It’s great that you take the time to read and respond ( when possible) to the comments.
Where is the rattling sound coming from? Does it have foam on yhe cables inside the frame?
I am a lifelong biker. I have an Aventon Aventure. Love it but may sell and get a Ramblas. I don't really need a class 3 and would prefer something more suited for off road. This Aventure is very heavy. But it has been a blast.
Debating between the Ramblas and the Specialized Tero 3.0, but leaning towards the Tero with it being a class 3.
Same 🚤
Does the Range Test include some percentage of effort from the rider or is that distance strictly battery powered?
A comparison between the Ramblas and the Velotric Summit 1 would be very interesting. They seem quite similar except for the mid-drive vs hub motor, and that the Summit 1 would be excluded from some places due to its category 3 specs. The $900 price difference is a huge differentiator.
My large weighs 56 lbs ,how is the one you tested on 50??
does the screen still have the USB charger port?
Aventon: put that motor on a mid drive commutor bike with fenders and internal hub gears and you'll have your first customer😊
Definitely looking forward to see which other models get to run with that motor too
This looks like a great bike and I would get one if I had easy access to trail riding in my area. I usually just rent a bike whenever I go to trails in other states/cities. Hopefully they use this new motor and battery pairing in a road/gravel application. I've actually considered getting a Soltera.2 and modifying it for gravel/road riding but the range I need just isn't there.
Good points! We're eager to see if the motor / Ramblas is the start of venturing into more styles.
@@ElectricBikeReport Considering the amount of R&D capital it takes to develop a power train like this I'd be surprised if they only use it in a single product.
Impressive bike, but, not sure if it's just me, does that motor seem pretty loud? Looks fun.
It's on the louder end of the mid-drive spectrum. More aggressive whine kind of like Bosch motors sometimes are.
I might have missed it but did you say whether this bike has a torque sensor or cadence?
Torque sensor
In 1995, I paid $3000 for a used car (Honda Accord). It's crazy to think I'm considering paying that much for a bike today.
Crazy times, right? But in today's marketplace, this is KILLER value.
Have the commuter and was set to purchase the Ramblas but no throttle button? Deal breaker for me.
750W peak its nuts, I wonder how long the motor can actually sustain that on long steep climbs. 80 miles sounds nuts but I'm predicting up to 40 realistically if you include long mountain climbs.
40 is about right if using turbo mode. It is geared so low that hills are not an issue, but it isn't fast. It is a simple, great bike.
My question is where can i legally ride this bike? Maybe it varies from place to place but as far as I can tell in my area ( Salt Lake City ) you can't ride an ebike on unpaved trails and I'm sure other places are the same.
It does vary from place to place so check the guidelines of local trails. FWIW, plenty of riding opportunities if you come ot the south end of the state (hi from St. George!)
@ElectricBikeReport only if I can come meet you guys. Lol love your videos. Even though I have my excellent Magnum Nomad I love learning about all the bikes you review.
Its the same price as a Trek, looks like it puts outs 200w more, looks promising but i would hold off, wait and see, make sure there is no problems with the frame, nice to see a Rockshox.
Thanks for watching. FWIW, Aventon's been making their own frames for years. Feels pretty solid to us so far.
@@ElectricBikeReport Good to know, I see fiasco that's going on with the Lectric frames, normally I wouldn't question it
Take into consideration the drivetrain and brakes as you compare. A lot of big-brand bikes have a bike not much more expensive - BUT when you dig into the specs you find less capable gearing and 9 speed cassettes. What attracts me to the Ramblas is that it appears Aventon have purpose-built a bike that would be suitable on most any trail. And with the SRAM NX Eagle 11-speed, and Rockshox 35 fork there is no glaring need to upgrade anything. We can always want more (like tubeless ready tires/wheels and a lockout suspension with damping), but for 90% of it's intended market, I think it checks all the boxes.
EMTB company need to improve is aftersales and Service center.. now a days motor is disposable.. make a universal motor. Ang universal mounting points of the motor.. just like UDH of Sram company..
No throttle no sale for me. Also find it hard to believe a company as small as Aventon had "their own" frame factory.
True eMTBs don't have throttles. They aren't allowed on the majority of mountain bike trails. If we remember the story right, Aventon's founder has parents that owned manufacturing overseas so when he got into bikes he had all he needed to get started for his own manufacturing and they've been making frames for several brands too.
People just don't understand not all ebikes needs throttle especially in trails where any bike with a throttle is prohibited regardless deleting or unplug. We're fortunate US regulations permits 750W output @ 28 mph (Class 3) MAX whereas in Europe you're limited to 250W @ 15mph MAX
I am always a little suspect of a review that doesn't even have the basics specs correct. It is not an 11 to 52 Cassette but a 11 to 50. The fact that you haven't even taken the time to verify the simple things kind of makes me leery on your opinion overall.