Aventon Soltera 2.5 Lightweight City Electric Bike

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Aventon Soltera 2.5 Lightweight City Electric Bike

Name: Aventon Soltera 2.5 Lightweight City Electric Bike
Brand: Aventon
SKU: 1E039-0054201

SVT Score, Mid

5.7

Usability4.9/10Social6.5/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

Versus

4.9

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A light Class 2 city e-bike with a 345.6 Wh removable battery, torque sensor, hydraulic brakes and turn signals, at 46 lb.

$1,199

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SKU: 1E039-0054201 Category: Electric Bikes Brand: Aventon

Usability

4.9 out of 10

Battery1345.6 Wh (36 V, 9.6 Ah) on the commuter ladder

Motor245 Nm rear hub, 350 W nominal

Peak: 540 W claimed, not scored

Ride Hardware6hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors, torque sensor, rigid fork

Weight746 lb, maker figure

Features8removable battery, lights, turn signals, colour display, throttle, IPX5

Verification6UL 2849 certificate CU 72300087 names SOLTERA, the model name in the manual

Searched: Certipedia UL Intertek TÜV SÜD SGS CPSC Health Canada
Record: TÜV Rheinland Certipedia, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022, SOLTERA AVENTON, RIDE AVENTON INC

Warranty & Support5two years on battery and motor, not prorated

Battery: two years or 300 charge cycles, whichever comes first
Frame: two years, lifetime if registered within 90 days, not scored

Max Load

Basis: 300 lb total weight limit

Price

List: $1,199.00 at aventon.com

Summary

Light and easy, but a small battery

What it is: a light Class 2 city e-bike with a torque sensor and throttle
The trade-off: easy to carry, but a small battery and no suspension
Look elsewhere for: long commutes or rough roads

Strengths

Light enough to lift onto a rack
Natural pedal feel from the torque sensor
Turn signals fitted
Throttle for easy starts

Drawbacks

Small battery limits range
No suspension
No brake lights

Social score

6.5 out of 10

RedditBrand-level5 out of 10

r/Aventon and r/ebikes owners praise the value, features and security tech of current models (2025-2026)|r/Aventon threads report slow support on warranty claims and delivery defects (Aug 2026)

Google8 out of 10

Liked

torque sensor
integrated lights
app integration

Complaints

no suspension
no brake lights
entry drivetrain

Read the full summary

Ebike Escape (affiliate links; unit source not stated) rated it 8.7/10, praising the torque sensor, lights and app (Jan 2025)|ElectricBikeReview (manufacturer-paid) weighed it at 46 lb (Jan 2025)

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: the tester videos found for these models are featured on Aventon’s own product pages and none states how its unit was obtained (October 2026).

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: Aventon e-bikes appear on Amazon only as Shop Direct links to aventon.com, with no Aventon-sold listing carrying reviews (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: no listing for this model was found at Walmart, Best Buy, REI, Home Depot or Lowe’s, and Dick’s search did not render (October 2026).

Reviews

Trustpilot shows 4.4 stars on 7,061 reviews, 76% five-star and 8% one-star, on a claimed page that invites customers to review (October 2026).

Track record

The BBB rates Aventon A+ as an accredited business since April 2025, with 55 complaints in the last three years (October 2026).
CPSC and Health Canada searches for Aventon e-bikes found one CPSC recall, of the Sinch.2 in January 2024, and no Health Canada notice (October 2026).

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: Aventon’s own store reviews, its YouTube channels, Facebook pages and groups, dealer pages, and affiliate or ambassador content.

Summary

Brand-level

4.4 on Trustpilot, sold Direct and through bike shops

Specs

TypeCommuter
E-Bike ClassClass 2
BatteryUp to 400 Wh
MotorHub
Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
Claimed Range41-60 mi
Weight41-55 lb
Max Rider Load251-300 lb
BrakesHydraulic disc
SuspensionNone
FoldingDoes not fold
CertificationsUL 2849 listed
Warranty2 Years

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At a glance

Concealed USB port
Twist-grip shifting
Three frame sizes

Company

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.

Where it sells

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.

Description

The Aventon Soltera 2.5 is a Class 2 city e-bike with a 350 W rear hub motor rated 45 Nm (540 W peak) and a removable 36 V, 9.6 Ah battery of 345.6 Wh with LG cells. It has hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a rigid aluminium fork, Kenda 700x38c tires, a torque sensor and a 7-speed twist shifter.

The maker lists 46 lb and a 300 lb total weight limit. Integrated lights with turn signals, a throttle and a full-colour BC280 display come fitted; racks and fenders mount but are sold separately. The maker claims up to 46 miles on a 165 lb rider, 20 mph and IPX5 for the bike. Sizes are Small, Medium and Large.