5000 mile review of my Aventon level! I have had it 2 years. Live in northeast US - Typical trip is bike 17 mi to work using 50% of battery (hilly and level 3 or 4), charge at work, then return home. Mix of paved trails, neighborhoods, and fairly dangerous stroads. - I have also taken the bike (battery removed) on front of bus racks and on my city’s light rail. Quite easy to do so if you can lift the bike easily - Coldest i have used it is 6 degrees F. Took me down to 30% on the same trip so some cold weather range loss but not drastic - New rear tire at 4000 due to wear. - Replaced broken battery toggle at 2500 (plastic cracked) - Replaced missing rear fender screw at 4000 - No mechanical or electrical issues. Range drop under 5% so far - Upgrades from bike shop: - Heavy tubes - Bell - Handlebar mirror-best money i have ever spent. Absolutely necessary - Bottle cage - I use Kryptonite chain lock which is pretty heavy but fine for ebike.
Honestly that kryptonite chain lock is so good, its worth its weight even if you have a normal pedal bike like I do. I had a abus chain lock before and that lock almost lost me a bike because someone cut it off, then wasted enough time trying to get my other lock off that I was able to arrive.
great video, thanks for that´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´Spoke! For 4 years I have ridden a Batavus, a shade cheaper than yours. Internal gears, cosy cruising. Just reached 8000 km (5000m) in your speak. One puncture, forest paths with fine gravel and sharp flints. Changed the tyres once. Glorious fun and so relaxed in comparison to driving.
Great video I really appreciate the honest look into what it’s like making the switch. As a home bike mechanic I’d say it’s odd that u replaced your cassette so early. Those should last a bit longer maybe it was cheap materials used in the original ebike kit so that would make sense if that’s the case. But usually you’d replace the chain first as that’s the first thing to usually go.
If u keep the chain perfectly lubed and shifters are dialed in. the drive train should theoretically last for lifetimes only need to replace the chain once it’s worn
Yeah I originally went to change the chain, but the new chain and the cassette didn't "break in" together so it was a little janky. Also, it was specifically the 5th and 6th gears, which as a rookie bike rider, I think I abused 😂
Hey man! This is a great video. I love your personality and the content so far. I've really been trying to find a community to be a part of. I'm currently collecting footage since I lived right alongside the Denver to Rio Grand Western Railway Trail. I have tried getting some night time footage of it but its so creepy alone LOL, I need to get better at filming before going there to film. I think you could make some amazing videos on the trail; it offers stunning views of the northern Utah Wasatch Mountains. It's incredible how far you can go without seeing a car at all! Denver to Rio Grande new Mexico baby. I will be taking it to Arizona from SLC once the weather begins warming up Hit me up and lets chat dude! Or anyone that sees this that is familiar with that trail, lets ride
Yes! I’m finding continuing to ride in my old age is great for my well-being. Nice work on this video. Thanks.
Appreciate that and so happy to hear 🙌
5000 mile review of my Aventon level! I have had it 2 years. Live in northeast US
- Typical trip is bike 17 mi to work using 50% of battery (hilly and level 3 or 4), charge at work, then return home. Mix of paved trails, neighborhoods, and fairly dangerous stroads.
- I have also taken the bike (battery removed) on front of bus racks and on my city’s light rail. Quite easy to do so if you can lift the bike easily
- Coldest i have used it is 6 degrees F. Took me down to 30% on the same trip so some cold weather range loss but not drastic
- New rear tire at 4000 due to wear.
- Replaced broken battery toggle at 2500 (plastic cracked)
- Replaced missing rear fender screw at 4000
- No mechanical or electrical issues. Range drop under 5% so far
- Upgrades from bike shop:
- Heavy tubes
- Bell
- Handlebar mirror-best money i have ever spent. Absolutely necessary
- Bottle cage
- I use Kryptonite chain lock which is pretty heavy but fine for ebike.
This is sweet 📝 I gotta look into the handlebar mirror and I'm wow'd at 6 degrees! Godspeed my friend!
Honestly that kryptonite chain lock is so good, its worth its weight even if you have a normal pedal bike like I do. I had a abus chain lock before and that lock almost lost me a bike because someone cut it off, then wasted enough time trying to get my other lock off that I was able to arrive.
I came for the cost savings, but stayed for the improved health and mental energy. Thanks for a great review!
🎯 Glad to hear and of course!
Hey man, great quality video, well put together. You should be getting more and more viewers based on the production here. All the best.
You have no clue how much I appreciate that! Much love!
@@ericebikes Yeah man, you earned it Hope your channel keeps growing. Peace and love from UK :)
I have a used a TREK VERVE + .... Looks like I can expect plenty of great riding ahead .... Thanks for posting this video......
Woo enjoy! Of course 😃
great video, thanks for that´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´Spoke! For 4 years I have ridden a Batavus, a shade cheaper than yours. Internal gears, cosy cruising. Just reached 8000 km (5000m) in your speak. One puncture, forest paths with fine gravel and sharp flints. Changed the tyres once. Glorious fun and so relaxed in comparison to driving.
Hahaha kilometers have a special place in my heart ❤️ Glad to hear all of this!
Great video I really appreciate the honest look into what it’s like making the switch. As a home bike mechanic I’d say it’s odd that u replaced your cassette so early. Those should last a bit longer maybe it was cheap materials used in the original ebike kit so that would make sense if that’s the case. But usually you’d replace the chain first as that’s the first thing to usually go.
If u keep the chain perfectly lubed and shifters are dialed in. the drive train should theoretically last for lifetimes only need to replace the chain once it’s worn
Yeah I originally went to change the chain, but the new chain and the cassette didn't "break in" together so it was a little janky. Also, it was specifically the 5th and 6th gears, which as a rookie bike rider, I think I abused 😂
Hey man! This is a great video. I love your personality and the content so far. I've really been trying to find a community to be a part of. I'm currently collecting footage since I lived right alongside the Denver to Rio Grand Western Railway Trail. I have tried getting some night time footage of it but its so creepy alone LOL, I need to get better at filming before going there to film. I think you could make some amazing videos on the trail; it offers stunning views of the northern Utah Wasatch Mountains. It's incredible how far you can go without seeing a car at all! Denver to Rio Grande new Mexico baby. I will be taking it to Arizona from SLC once the weather begins warming up
Hit me up and lets chat dude! Or anyone that sees this that is familiar with that trail, lets ride
Dude! Appreciate the kind words! I have friends in Denver, love the mountain west, and would love to check it out some day.
So you spent $5,000, rode 5,000 miles. $1 per mile - correct?
That does sound correct!
That’s definitely not top of the line shimano.
On a scale of all bike manufactures? Or on the scale of what Shimano offers?
I hope you buy a better lock 😭😭 maybe a skunklock carbon cuz angle grinders are pretty common nowadays
I'll look into that 😃
Top of the line Shimano Alivio 🤣
Educate me!