Aventon Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
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A Class 2 hub-drive commuter with a 733 Wh removable battery, regenerative braking, throttle, rack and fenders.
$1,999
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Usability
6.0 out of 10Strengths
- Comfortablesporty ride
- Strong hill-climbing power
- Rack, fenderslights and throttle come fitted
- GPS tracking and an app lock deter theft
Drawbacks
- Heavy for a commuter
- Regen braking cut out when the motor ran hot
- Charge port sits in an awkward spot
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassClass 1-3 selectable
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range61-80 mi
- Weight56-70 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsUL 2849 listed
- Warranty2 Years
At a glance
- Regenerative braking
- Torque or cadence switch
- 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 REC is a Class 2 commuter e-bike with a 750 W rear hub motor rated 80 Nm (1,188 W peak, 1,440 W in Boost) and a removable 36 V, 20 Ah battery of 733 Wh. It can be set to Class 3 in the app and has regenerative braking and a switch between torque and cadence sensing.
It has Tektro two-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, an 80 mm coil fork with lockout, a 50 mm suspension seatpost, 27.5x2.2 in Kenda tires and a Shimano 8-speed drivetrain. The maker lists 68.5 lb and a 300 lb total weight limit.
A rear rack, fenders, integrated lights, a throttle, an A280 colour display and a GPS-linked control unit come fitted. The maker claims up to 75 miles on a 165 lb rider in Eco and IPX5 for the bike. 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.
