Aventon Level 4 ADV Mid-Drive Commuter Electric Bike
SVT Score, Upper
A mid-drive commuter e-bike with 100 Nm, an 800 Wh removable battery, auto-shifting, rack and fenders, at 61 lb.
$2,799
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Usability
6.8 out of 10Strengths
- Smooth automatic shifting
- Natural mid-drive pedal feel
- Very long range for a commuter
- Rack, fenders and lights come fitted
Drawbacks
- Throttle sold separately
- Battery has no key lock
- Heavy to carry upstairs
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassClass 1-3 selectable
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorMid-drive
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed RangeOver 80 mi
- Weight56-70 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsUL 2849 listed
- Warranty2 Years
At a glance
- Uphill Start Assist
- Samsung 58E cells
- Step-through twin same price
Aventon e-bikes are sold in the US by Ride Aventon, Inc. Ride Aventon, Inc. is a privately held company based in Brea, California, founded in 2012 and led by its founder and CEO.
- Aventon sells its e-bikes on its own US store at aventon.com and through independent bike shops.
- Its US store sells a range of cargo, fat-tire, commuter, cruiser, lightweight city and full-suspension trail e-bikes.
The Aventon Level 4 ADV is a commuter e-bike with Aventon’s Ultro S mid-drive rated 100 Nm (750 W peak) and a removable 36 V, 20 Ah battery of 800 Wh with Samsung 21700 cells. It ships as Class 1 and can be set to Class 2 or 3; a throttle is compatible but not included.
It has Tektro HD-M3120 two-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a 100 mm coil fork with lockout, a 50 mm suspension seatpost, 27.5x2.2 in Kenda tires and a Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain with electronic auto-shifting. The maker lists 61 lb and a 300 lb total weight limit.
A rear rack, fenders, integrated lights, an A280 colour display and a GPS-linked control unit come fitted. The maker claims up to 110 miles on a 165 lb rider in Eco and IPX6 for the bike, IP67 for the motor. It is also sold as a step-through at the same price.
Questions answered from our data
Is Aventon good?We list 12 Aventon products and score 12 of them. Their overall scores run from 5.2 to 6.8, with a median of 6.6, against a median of 6.0 for all 41 products we score.
How much does an electric bike cost?The 41 electric bikes we list run from $799 to $5,999, with a median of $1,499.
Are electric bikes UL certified?Nine of the 41 electric bikes we list carry a UL 2849 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric bike go?40 of the 41 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
