Aventon Aventure. Best bang for the buck sub $2000 fat tire ebike. High quality parts and attention to detail from this company for this entry level price range of ebike with a few little upgrades to boot. This is the one for me.
I haven’t had the pleasure of riding the Aventure, but it looks like Aventon planned to make a better bike at this price point. I have a modified RadRover that has an upgraded motor, controller, and Magura MT5-E brakes, so it is faster, with much better stopping power. On the other hand my wallet is a lot lighter than if I had purchased the Aventure. If you like to tinker there’s quite a lot of aftermarket parts available, but for value I’d pick the Aventure.
I just bought one yesterday. I have not ridden a dirt bike or bicycle in 30 years. I am 80 years old. The first day I put in 9 miles at an average on the meter of over 30 mph. I did everything on level 3 with some hills. I had a blast. I am ready to meet the next challenge.
2 weeks since taking delivery from a Sacramento area dealer (fully assembled). Very happy. Installed the android app on my phone and unlocked speed cap. This bike blazes and have no problem with 30 mph in 8th gear/PAS 5. It's a big bike, lots of rubber in contact with the road so not a stealthy machine. Range results good so far with daily 10 mi rides leaving the battery between 75 and 80% left.
I had a 26" Motobecane fat bike that ate the freewheeler and nobody's willing to fix it. So, I decided to switch to an ebike and had been looking in the $3000 to $5000 range but when I came across the Aventon (which the dealer let me take for a test ride!) I was instantly sold. Where I live in arizona has lots of sandy dirt roads which my Motobecane handled with ease so my ebike search priority was for another fat bike. Everything you say in your video is absolutely true! Effortless climbing, great stopping power, surprising acceleration! Add to the excellent handling characteristics that it floats over sand like it isn't there! I added some goodies like a better seat, front basket and a rear rack with a quick disconnect bag for a total of $2350 out the door! I'm grinning so hard that it hurts!
Hi , I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and why did you take it over the radrover and himiway? And is it as good on hills they say It is?…Thanks!!
The pedal assist on this bike is tied to speed. That's why PAS1 is a pain past 10-11 mph. It stops helping at that speed. Once you get used to that, you can just choose PAS based on how fast you want to go and forget about it.
Great review, Sam! I’ve had this bike for one week and have over 120 miles on it already. I’m 52 years old and I’m averaging 23/24 mph on long rides. And I easily get it up to 32 mph regularly on PAS 5. I love this bike. I hope Aventon gets the credit they deserve for a great bike at a fairly reasonable price.
@@billyv.7750 my bike was one of the first so that the display came with the speed unlock feature. On later bikes, you need to download the Aventon app and you can unlock it there. Maximum speed is 51 KPH, or about 32 mph. Trust me, the bike will get you that fast, but only on pedal assist. Throttle speed is set to 20 mph.
This is an excellent review! Thank you so much, Sam! I got my Aventon Aventure a month ago. I LOVE IT! I've put 350 miles so far on it. It's honestly a great bike and my first experience with an ebike. I've never owned anything that gets more compliments than this thing. Every time I stop n' lock, somebody makes a comment about how nice it looks. Love it!.
I bought one based on this review and I’ve had it now for almost 3 weeks. It’s everything you said it was in the review. It handles hills really well, better than I expected. Would definitely buy it again. Thanks
Check your fork's travel - if it's 65mm that confirms they've swapped out the forks for lesser parts and are now lying on their website about it - and directly to me in support.
@@bernievassallo3336 The reason I bought the Aventure from Aventon came down to a co-worker who has bought a couple bikes from Aventon and had nothing but great things to say about their bikes and customer service. I ride mine regularly and I’ve not been disappointed. Would definitely buy it again. Hope that helps.
@@bernievassallo3336 Yes, I have a couple steep hills that I’ve taken it down a few times and it has not had any problems going back up. It will go back up throttle only, but I like to peddle and for me it feels like I’m hardly working the peddles. It was a concern for me before making the purchase, but I’ve had no issues.
Another reviewer who doesn’t mention the best feature that you can get with this bike. You can buy through a dealer and not just online. If you buy online you have to assemble and tune. That’s where a lot of novice people have problems. They think they have it right and when they ride it they make problems because it is not adjusted and tuned correctly. If you buy online and have a warranty issues you have to diagnose and request parts and fix yourself. And after warranty most bike shops including the Aventon dealers don’t work on online purchase bikes. Imagine buying your car and no dealer warranty and no repair garage would work on it.
Your point is mute because aventon don't honor there warranty.. plus I paid a dealer to check my whole bike out they got it in and assembled it.. so I went off from the dealer to vacation with a bike that had bad front brakes. Been using the back brake only from day one and avention is playing hide and seek. Also , none of these bike shops have really been trained to fix a computer bike. One is kind of screwed all the way around. You send your money and hope for the best.
I am a dealer and specialize in ebikes. Not sure what happened to you but Aventon has honeyed every valid warranty claim that we gave submitted since 2019 when I started carrying that line. Things like brake pads And other wear items are not covered under warranty but all the electronics non wear items and mechanical systems have been covered unless it was damaged from an accident or operator caused. Of all the companies I deal with they are one of the best
I bought the Aventure step thru fully assembled a couple months ago and have been very pleased with it. My one gripe is the battery switch, which is total garbage. It's vague and indefinite plus has a couple tiny lights which are impossible to see in daylight and which don't seem to mean anything. How hard is it to make a simple rocker switch? You can buy better at any auto supply store. Other than that, which actually is a big deal since the bike won't function without the switch being on, the bike is well designed and well finished. A great buy.
This report encouraged me to make the purchase...especially the hill review! I have around 700 miles racked up on both pavement and dirt. I have biked with others who have a variety of electric bikes and the hill climbing ability with that 750 watt motor just leaves everybody behind...many who reach the top sweating. Btw, overriding top speed to 30mph+ via the app, makes it a VERY fast bike. I really never find myself wanting to go faster and rarely push it to 4 or 5, primarily because my wife went with a different e-bike and I have to slow down to her top performance.. There are simply some hills her bike cant even climb, whereas the Aventure can. So happy to have made this bike choice.
Really nice review! I just bought this bike (but the step through model) and have had it for a few days now. I'm 78, 230 pounds, and haven't ridden a bike in 50 years. I, too, have found Aventon's support lacking. But it looks like a great bike. Oh, I found their assembly documentation & rack instructions lacking, but was able to find some UA-cam videos to help out. Probably the most annoying thing to me is the throttle: they claim smooth control, but I'm finding that there is no acceleration for the first 2/3, and then full acceleration for the final 1/3 of the thumb control. I really wish it were really "smooth" and continuous. Now I've got to look into car mounts.
You did good if you got a full throttle I got half of one and the front brakes have a busted piston ring and its very dangerous to drive my bike at my weight with only a back brake.
@@bernievassallo3336 It's been about a year and a half, so I don't recall all the factors going into my decision. Cost was one. Fat tires for riding over gravel was another, and "step-thru" was a third. Oh, motor power was another one.
So stoked about this bike, I miss riding so much. I rode semi-pro back in the '80s, was a bike police officer in the '90s, and haven't been on a bike since 2000. I'm so ready to ride!
you better think again, my bike came with broken front brakes, half of the low speeds on the throttle are missing and the lock out foirk dont work, I filed a claim and two months and nothing from Aventon.
I've had mine for a week and I'm in love. I want to switch it to tubeless tires but the rims doesn't say they are tubeless ready. Does anybody know about this?
Hello Sir I gotta ask. What bike would you take out of radrover, himiway cruiser and the juiced ripped current or the aventure. I’ve seen all of your reviews and a ton more 😢 I like the aventure even though the Rad is on sale for $1300 bucks. Thanks for any response and God bless you!!
Ordered one 2 days ago. Before ordering, I tried calling customer support to confirm the model was in stock and would ship the next day. It was probably 3-4 minutes, but someone did pick up and confirm. Unfortunately, the bike didn't ship the next day and its now the weekend. Interestingly, I got a general email from their customer support saying they recognize support has been lacking and they are making efforts to do better. Keeping my fingers crossed.
My wife and I both have the Adventon Aventure. We are super pleased. I did ride the RadRover and was really not as impressed as I was with our Adventon
I just learn Aventon is switching components without warning their buyers about it and it's creating a lot of complaints: drive train, shifter, brakes, at least. Of course, there is a disclaimer on their website, but still, it's disappointing that you receive components that are not the ones you supposedly paid for. What are your thoughts? Does Aventon should make aware of the clients prior to sending the bikes about the components and receive confirmation from the buyers? Thanks!
Had a bad experience with Aventon. I ordered my bike in August with a ship date of 8/30. As of today (9/10) my bike hasn't even been built! Now they are jerking me around with a maybe ship date 0f 9/30! I suppose if you order one now you may get it by Christmas! I cancelled my order because I can't trust them.
@@bobrodachy9759 That stinks Bob. I had nearly the opposite experience. Ordered an Aventon Level Commuter (Large) on 8/27. The shipping label was created just hours later and I got my bike on 9/7. Probably would have been faster, but it didn’t move with UPS on Sunday and Monday (Labor Day). I commuted to work for the first time tonight 9/10. Good luck getting your bike!
Hi , I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and why did you take it over the radrover and himiway? And is it as good on hills they say It is?…Thanks!!
Good review. I got my Aventure on June 3. I find the way the motor engages really annoying and sometimes dangerous. On every electric bike I’ve ever ridden, including my Aventon Pace 500, the motor engages after half a turn of the crank or less. On the Aventure the motor slowly engages so if you’re pedaling towards a light and slow down, then it turns green, it takes a good 5-7 pedal strokes before you feel the motor helping. It’s quite annoying and customer service has yet to respond. I’m surprised nobody else has mentioned this!
Are you saying this bike surges with unwanted speed? I’m 65 - overweight and out of shape. Maybe I should buy a rocking chair instead. 😳. Thanks for explaining?
I took my first test ride on it at a local bike shop. I think it took about about 1 peddle from a standing start to feel the motor kick in. From a standing start I'd just use the throttle to get going and then start peddling to avoid that lag off the line.
I just bought an Aventure bike but cannot get it in the 28MPH mode. I tried calling aventon, but only got an invitation to email them and have not gotten a reply back. I heard from several comments that Aventon had good support, but I have not seen that. I need to know if I received a defective bike or if I am doing something wrong when trying to get into the PAS mode to get it to go the 28MPH as promised. Thanks to anyone who can help. I guess Aventon won't answer their email, and certainly not their telephone.
1) Turn on bicycle 2) Press and hold the center button on your computer controls for 2 seconds. This will take you to the settings menu. 3) Scroll down to Speed Limit. 4) Adjust speed to 51 km/hr. 5) That’s it! 3)
@Electric Bike Report Thanks for the wealth of information! You guys do a awesome job with E-bike reviews and this review solidified my purchase of buying the Aventon Aventure! I was in a huge MTB accident last year broke my collarbone, 2 ribs, and fractured my scapula which I was afraid to hop on a MTB again, but this E-bike I see getting the confidence of getting back into riding again! Thanks guys!
I got my Aventure delivered yesterday. First impressions were pretty bad actually, based mostly on how dirty the bike was. The battery tank looked like someone with greasy hands put it in the box. The front fender top bracket was way off center and bent bad (not damage but poor quality) and the arms were stuck in shipping position. Even the screws seemed to be painted fast. Got it all together and the front brake rotor is out of alignment and rubs for half the rotation. Tried twice to submit a support ticket, but their online system kept saying to "try later". No support phone numbers available so I sent in an email with no help yet. I'm sure it will all be good, just kind of bummed about the thing being so dirty and banged up as a first impression.
@@lorimuir1050 just got back from a 33 mile ride - perfect. I did get an email back from aventon after 8 days. They said I need to take it to a bike shop. Nice!!! If I could un-buy it I would. Customer support is important to me and it is non-existent with Aventon.
Hello I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and is it as good as I hear up hills?…lastly why did you take it over the himiway, ripcurrent or radrover?.. thanks!!
I just got one in May and rode it just under 600 kilometers with no problems. The only thing I noticed is the front brake lever seems to go all the way to the handle bar. Is that normal.
I wanted to order an Aventon Aventure in the Socal Sand color however I live in Canada. Aventon said they do not ship to Canada and to contact a Canadian retailer. Which I did in fact I contacted 3. The first one said it is not legal in Canada because of the peak wattage. The second one said he wasn't ordering again until April 2022. The third said they did not have an estimate on any kind of delivery but could get me a price so after 2 more emails from me requesting the pricing they still have not answered me. Freight forwarders will charge me approx 600.00 US for forwarding for a bike that I now believe because of the first dealer may not even be allowed across the border. I really liked this bike. I researched all of the bikes available ...which took about 3 weeks and this one was perfect for me. I may order the next runner up - the Rize XP Pro dunno though it's a bit big (Aventon sells a medium size) and the Aventon was way nicer. Just sad now :( Is there anyone from Canada that has managed to get their hands on one? Nice video BTW!
I got that color , that color just went on sale for mothers day weekend and the reason for it is It has major problems, my came with no front brakes and air in the line is not the problem, and the lower speeds one thru eight are missing on the throttle , and the lock out does not work and aventon dont care, I did a formal claim and not heard back from them in two months and at this point not really thinking I will. Shame shame on you aventon. Im going on and telling my story aventon It would be wise of you to send me my parts.
Saw the updated challenge review against the Rad Rover, and Himiway and was impressed how the Aventon really held its own. Might be worth a look as my next ebike
@Benign or Design 3k miles on my Aventure My favorite bike ever love it more than my Giant Fathon and my Giant Defy. I ride this thing everywhere gym , beach, supermarket Love it!!!
hope your front brakes and throttle work properly , I bought the sand color step thru and aventon is not helping me , they learnt its not air in my brake line and stopped talking with me. So here I am telling my story ,
Hi Wesley! I wanted to ask how you are liking your aventure. I’m just a bit younger “57” but I’m out of shape and 60 LBS over weight. I wanted to also ask how are you handling the weight 72LBS? Lastly.., do you ever ride it up hills throttle throttle only?… thank you!! Bernie
Great video, but one of my priorities when purchasing an ebike, it has to have a torque sensor as I want the bike to help my effort. I don't like to just go fast and free spin the chain ring with no effort. Also it seems pedal assist only seems to have a lot more motor on off lag.
Aventon Adventure arrived with a battery that won't turn on after charging according to their instructions. I was pretty careful about following their instructions, including charging the battery. However, the battery simply won't turn on. Initially, support's response was a bit slow but once they had enough pix and videos to verify the problem, they promptly sent me a new replacement battery. Fantastic feature/performance-cost ratio - I couldn't be happier with it.
In the readout for how much carbon and trees were saved, does it count the carbon/energy used (on the back-end) to produce the motor and bike? I know it’s getting nit-picky, but it should be factored in. I want one of these too!!
A more featured packed ebike than the Aventure, with better spec's is the Hovsco Alpha Dog. My dealer who used to sell Aventon is migrating away due to all the defects that continue to plague their ebikes. The Alpha Dog has the same smoothed welds, and beautiful aesthetics, but the best part is a battery that is 25% larger than Aventure, AND it has torque sensing, with 2 year warranty. The aventure has been known to 'jump' unexpectedly, or go when you dont want it too, or even have too much of a lag. This is due to the inferior cadence sensing that Aventon uses. Torque sensing has none of those issues, is super smooth, and responds to a rider's pedaling effort. The Alpha Dog is lighter, but can handle a 450 lb payload, versus only 300 lbs for Aventure. If you dont want the battery fit problems, the problems with battery not turning on every time, nor the brake squeal or stuttering problems, or the ragged cadence sensing that varies from bike to bike, give the HOVSCO Alpha dog a try. Also again it has a 2 year warranty.
On page 12 of the user manual it states "Remove motor protector and install the motor protection guard on right side of back wheel". Do you know what the motor protection guard is?
Hope you can help! I just ordered one - now I’m afraid it might be too big for me. I’m 65, female, out of shape. Decided on this because of fat tires and reviews of stability. I don’t need speed, I need to feel like I am safe and in control. Thanks for your help.
Hi Nan! The Aventon Aventure comes in 3 sizes; Small, Medium, and Large. What size did you order and how tall are you? If you ordered a size according to your height we feel like you will be more than comfortable and safe on it. Everyone here at Electric Bike Report agrees this is one of the most stable and in-control e-bikes they have ridden here. Only other thing to keep in mind is that this bike is not light by any means. Hope that helps some!
@@ElectricBikeReport someone here wrote “the way the motor engages is dangerous”. As I mentioned, I am not into speed and if this bike ‘takes off’ or has surges I would be very dangerous for me. If I fall, I’m #*%KED.
Hello I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and is it as good as I hear up hills?…lastly why did you take it over the himiway, ripcurrent or radrover?.. thanks!!
My Dangar QB X does the same thing with dying with dignity, slowing down smartly to get you home rather than speedy and dying on spot leaving you to laboriously peddle or walk the last half mile.
Thanks Sam, I'm 75 years old and can no longer trust myself to ride my Honda Goldwing any longer so I have sold it. I also sold my Segway X-2 for the same reason. Now I'm looking for an E-Bike to simply get around the neighborhood and RV camping areas. I have researched a lot of different E-Bikes, and from what I have seen the Aventon Aventure is what I would like to get. I really appreciate the information you have given on the bike, and I'm ready to go look for an all shinny black one in person. I also plan to get a Topeak Rear Rack where the top storage portion slides in and snaps in place. The one thing I was hoping the Aventure had was a USB connection on the battery for charging a cell phone, but that is not mentioned anywhere. Do you know if that is available on the battery? Thanks!
The display has a USB charging port where you should be able to charge your phone. Just remember, that leaves a little less for riding if the battery charges a phone too :)
I just ordered a bright red fat tire Avention Aventure Step Thru from a local dealer, along with a number of accessories. My question now is does anyone know what the color code is for the red step thru bike? The first thing i want to do is paint the fenders the same color as the bike frame, and having a color code would be much better than having a paint shop try to match it. Thanks!
Wow this bike looks brilliant, any idea what cells are used in the battery, just curious, I would love to try one of these on the green lane roads where I live 👌 cool
I'm interested in riding comfort and reach for the handlebars. How tall are you? How is the fit? Everyone talks about the same things (brakes, tires, seat, distance, etc). No one mentions how tall they are and how the bike fits.
Sam is around 6' tall. The riders who took this out range from 5'10" - 6'1". This was a medium frame, which we felt was a good fit amongst the other riders who took the bike out. Aventon offers the Aventure in 3 sizes which should accommodate the following heights: Small 5'1" - 5'7" Medium 5'7" - 5'11" Large 5'11" - 6'4" Reach is 375mm in all frame sizes. Our team was comfortable with that reach as well.
We got medium for the height suggestion im 5 feet 7 1/2 inches to 5 8" about and friend is same. Height recommendation for each frame : ( All made for off road ) Small - 5' Feet 1" - 5' 7" Medium - 5' feet 7" - 5' 11" Large - 5' feet 11 inches - 6' feet 4 inches ALSO you can check Ebike calculator online for height requirement. Its always been medium for my height. Each bike usually says one bike fits most or has a height requirement on each of their sizing! I am also 170-172 cm if you need to convert to cm you can look that up as well
if I ride 200 miles per month...how long would my battery last? one year? 6 months? ans how much is a new battery. I missed that info on the video. thanks.
My husband and I both just got this bike and could not be happier. They are so fun and yes fast. Great breaking and smooth ride. My fenders rattle a little more than expected but I think my husband can fix that. But overall, we can ride them enough. The battery life is really great. The acceleration is awesome. We paid 2199 and you reference sub 2000 often so I do feel like we probably overpaid but we got them from a bike store so, I am assuming that is the difference. Thank you for your review of this bike. I couldn't agree more with you.
Love the review. One question--not sure if others have asked--can you use this as a commuter bike or should you get the aventon level 2? I think this bike just looks like fun to ride.
Your video even a year old was helpful in explaining this e bike and who it might be intended for. Excellent job. Off topic is the foot wear you sporting a certain kind of bike wear. If so what are they?
Great bike. PRO TIP- if you want your bike fast, order direct from Aventon. I placed an order for this bike on the release date from a LBS and still have no update as to when it will arrive. Direct order customers were getting their bikes within a matter of days. At this point, there may be a backlog so expect delays. Sweet bike for sure.
I have a $1599 BeeCool Explorer Full Suspension (Front and Rear), 21 Amp Hour Battery, 26' Fat Tire, with aTwist Throttle. Love it! We're looking for Road E-Bikes now for the paved bike trails for the wife and me. Does Aventon offer a twist throttle in lieu of that dumb thumb throttle?
Hey Nathan, I’m 6’1” and that bike we reviewed is a Medium. I typically ride a large but because of the ultra high demand for bikes the medium was what Aventon could send us. Even though it was a tad small, it was still plenty comfortable!
@@TheReman5000 Where's the transparency in that... This chilling. I thought these posts were about bringing a true light onto the whole ebike experience... You can chill... I'm gonna be transparent.. and in the name of transparency.. let me tell you my story.. 2700. Aventon bike came .. the lockout fork don't work.. the front brakes never worked.. it has from the new making of it a busted piston ring.. and the throttle is half missing.. aventon is not helping me at all .. ave ton bikes have no warranty.. Now to the dude that's says chill , don't you know that labels you as someone not seeking the truth? My advice to the cjhil dude.. honesty brings you more good karma then hiding the truth.. if you want the truth about aventon bikes listen to me I did not get sent a free bike to tell u you a whole bunch of lies.. and lastly because I have to go put my complete brake system on the front of my aventure. Let me say the second delay in throttle will get on your last freaking nerve.. go try /o make a short turn using that .. its dangerous, t hat and the first speed that works on the throttle is 8 mph.. hyeah 1,2,3,4 ,5,6 and 7 are l Missing
Great review and I just bought the exact same bike you reviewed and added the Aero Spider bag set up and I am extremely happy… thank you again for affirm this was a good purchase
I really like this bike but after reading about the customer service and hard to get replacement parts I stopped short of ordering it. Does anyone have any input on customer service and replacement parts?
Well thanks to this video my decision has been made!!! I'm very skeptical of any company that pushes so many ads, so I figured this brand was nothing but hype from the brand. Now that I know it's not just hype I'm stoked to know the bike I'm getting is also the one I found to be the most visually appealing to me!! God I've looked at soooo many!!! Thank you for helping me end my search!!
Owned mine for 3 weeks and I agree with everything you mentioned in the video. I was a little disappointed that it does not handle the really difficult mountain bike trails that well (just too heavy) but, I love the comfort and confidence this bike gives me everywhere else.
Could have spent more time discussing how the cadence sensor affects riding style. I have several hundred miles on my Aventure and this sensor takes a lot of getting used to. The sensor is actually a speed control rather than "effort" assist. I expend the same pedal effort riding at level 5 as level 1. The only difference in levels is a fixed 5 mph increase in speed with each. So if you want to ride at say 17 mph and not 20, you have to pedal - coast - pedal - coast, which is very irritating. This also makes it extremely difficult to ride in technical terrain because the motor always wants to run at a minimum 10 mph regardless of how hard you pedal or which gear is used. Add in the massive time delay for the motor to kick in and it's nearly impossible. It's definitely NOT a mountain bike. And using bare throttle isn't much help at low speed either. I still love the bike for general all around riding and well groomed trails. And, it's a blast passing all those absurdly overpriced Specialized bikes like they are standing still!
I'd love to see a head to head review/comparison of the Aventure vs. the Juiced RipCurrent S. In particular, I'd love to see commentary on the Aventon cadence sensor approach versus the Juiced torque sensor/cadence sensor hybrid approach. What are the chances this might happen?
Juiced has a throttle with all the speeds there an aventure has one thru eight speeds missing and my bike has a busted piston ring in the front brakes the brake handle goes down to the bar and the front brakes are no longer there,
I’m impressed with this fat tire eBike, but the 75# weight is a concern when you’re out riding a long distance and then get a rear flat tire. BAMM! Now what does one do?
I love the video and the bike is exactly what i am looking for in an ebike as i love Fat tire bikes. They are so much fun to ride. Do they have any other options for the fork? Carbon etc? Is tubeless? Does the rear rack block that built in tail light?
I'm confused - Can the battery be removed and charged /stored off the Aventon Adventurer model?- When I see integrated I'm not so sure - we are looking at carrying 2 units on our RV - any recommendations for an appropriate carrier would be appreciated as well TIA
For those reading this video well after it was made...yes the battery can be charged/stored independently. It can be removed from the bike (Aventon provides a key). Charging on the bike or remove the battery and charge it wherever you like.
I’m 57 years old, 220 lbs and in decent shape. Looking for my first e bike to take with me camping and local commuting. I’m leaning more towards a fat tire as I’m anticipating rough roads and dirt roads. I want something I can haul a few groceries back to the camper. I was looking at the Radrover 6 but now I’m leaning more towards this bike. Am I completely off base considering a fat tire e bike for this type of riding?
Relatively speaking, no they aren't too noisy. There is a subtle hum on most. Some are virtually silent. If the motor is obnoxious it's something that would be put on our con list each time. If you're new to e-bikes, welcome! Visit our website for a get started guide that covers most of the basics and hit us with any other questions ✌️
8.16.2022: Hello to everyone out there in the e-bike community. I have spent a considerable amount of time researching many e-bikes in this $2000 category. i too agree that for the money it's got everything I was looking for except the weight (72 pds) I got to ride the Aventon Adventure at one of our local bike shops and was equally impressed with both the adventure and the Pace 500! I was very hesitant to order one, but if you can buy it at a local bike shop, the availability of the bike is getting up to speed, its the same price assembled, you get a 90-day guarantee, one year warrenty and service after the sale...so to me thats a win-win or a better option. Im still "riding the fence " on which bike will be my first e-bike, so if you have suggestions please let me know. I'm 61 years young and very active...so either bike would work, but I know which one I like better...the adventure!
Not this one - the fork is 65mm of travel instead of 80mm and they lie about how forks work to justify it once you've already spent the money. They refuse to send the correct fork as a result. Bad company from China.
Not true. Sometimes it can take a full pedal revolution to get it to kick in which could be an issue if you have it in 8th gear from a stopped position, lol, but even then, why not just use the throttle to immediately get moving?
The best review I've seen on the Aventon Aventure. I purchased this already but this video just solidifies my decision to purchase. I appreciate Sam doing such a great, thorough review.
How has it held up? Are you still happy with your purchase? What is the top speed you were able to achieve? Pedal or throttle for that top speed? Thank you!
I'm considering this bike, not because I want to ride on dirt specifically, but because I also ride motorcycles and idk how many times, I've leaned too far on my normal ebike and fell over. Perhaps with wider tires with more contact, this would not happen. With this being hydraulic brakes, how hard is it to swap the handles around so that the right handle controls the front brake, and the left handle the rear brake? I do prefer my controls to be as close to a motorcycle as possible for panic situations. Also, is it a thumb throttle? If so, does Aventon offer a twist throttle and is it plug and play to switch?
HELP! I got my Aventure and put it all together no problem but the battery will not turn on when I press the button on the battery. I thought maybe it was completely dead so I tried to charge it but it also will not take a charge? The charger light stays green even when plugged into the battery and the battery light never turns on or flashes! I put in a request with Aventon technical support but they haven’t email/called me to fix the problem. Does anyone have any ideas what I could do? I really want to ride this awesome ebike!
The battery switch is tricky on mine. I crouch down to eye level with it and press/release quickly. Usually works on first try allowing the bike to then be powered up with the handlebar mounted control. Good luck!
@@TheReman5000 yes they did. The hardest part was getting someone to email me back. There customer service sucks. But once I got ahold of someone they did the right thing and sent me a battery. Since then I’ve sold the bike and bought a Luna X2
Both are great. Aventure might be better if you want some offroad options, but the Level will be more efficient if you are mainly sticking to roads/paved areas.
E-Bike Question of the Day ⚡ How do you think the Aventure compares to the RadRover and Himiway Cruiser? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
My brother purchased the RadRover a few months ago and is selling it to get the Aventure.
Aventon Aventure. Best bang for the buck sub $2000 fat tire ebike. High quality parts and attention to detail from this company for this entry level price range of ebike with a few little upgrades to boot. This is the one for me.
Aventure seems to be one generation beyond Rad & Himi. Also Aventon has a dealer channel for support.
Doesn't compare at all. Bought a new Aventure, and nothing I do can get to 28MPH.
I haven’t had the pleasure of riding the Aventure, but it looks like Aventon planned to make a better bike at this price point. I have a modified RadRover that has an upgraded motor, controller, and Magura MT5-E brakes, so it is faster, with much better stopping power. On the other hand my wallet is a lot lighter than if I had purchased the Aventure. If you like to tinker there’s quite a lot of aftermarket parts available, but for value I’d pick the Aventure.
I just bought one yesterday. I have not ridden a dirt bike or bicycle in 30 years. I am 80 years old. The first day I put in 9 miles at an average on the meter of over 30 mph. I did everything on level 3 with some hills. I had a blast. I am ready to meet the next challenge.
Sounds awesome! Welcome back to cycling David!
2 weeks since taking delivery from a Sacramento area dealer (fully assembled). Very happy. Installed the android app on my phone and unlocked speed cap. This bike blazes and have no problem with 30 mph in 8th gear/PAS 5. It's a big bike, lots of rubber in contact with the road so not a stealthy machine. Range results good so far with daily 10 mi rides leaving the battery between 75 and 80% left.
Hi Tom I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and why did you take it over the radrover and himiway? Thanks!!
I had a 26" Motobecane fat bike that ate the freewheeler and nobody's willing to fix it. So, I decided to switch to an ebike and had been looking in the $3000 to $5000 range but when I came across the Aventon (which the dealer let me take for a test ride!) I was instantly sold. Where I live in arizona has lots of sandy dirt roads which my Motobecane handled with ease so my ebike search priority was for another fat bike. Everything you say in your video is absolutely true! Effortless climbing, great stopping power, surprising acceleration! Add to the excellent handling characteristics that it floats over sand like it isn't there! I added some goodies like a better seat, front basket and a rear rack with a quick disconnect bag for a total of $2350 out the door! I'm grinning so hard that it hurts!
Hi , I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and why did you take it over the radrover and himiway? And is it as good on hills they say It is?…Thanks!!
The pedal assist on this bike is tied to speed. That's why PAS1 is a pain past 10-11 mph. It stops helping at that speed. Once you get used to that, you can just choose PAS based on how fast you want to go and forget about it.
Great review, Sam! I’ve had this bike for one week and have over 120 miles on it already. I’m 52 years old and I’m averaging 23/24 mph on long rides. And I easily get it up to 32 mph regularly on PAS 5. I love this bike. I hope Aventon gets the credit they deserve for a great bike at a fairly reasonable price.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Joseph. The bike is a blast, and can flat out fly!
How do you get class 3 riding with peddling. Seems that when I get on it with level 5 it limits me to 20 MPH. Is there an update I need to get.
@@billyv.7750 my bike was one of the first so that the display came with the speed unlock feature. On later bikes, you need to download the Aventon app and you can unlock it there. Maximum speed is 51 KPH, or about 32 mph. Trust me, the bike will get you that fast, but only on pedal assist. Throttle speed is set to 20 mph.
@@billyv.7750 You can unlock the bike through the app on your phone.
Hi Mister I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and why did you take it over the radrover and himiway? Thanks!!
This is an excellent review! Thank you so much, Sam! I got my Aventon Aventure a month ago. I LOVE IT! I've put 350 miles so far on it. It's honestly a great bike and my first experience with an ebike. I've never owned anything that gets more compliments than this thing. Every time I stop n' lock, somebody makes a comment about how nice it looks. Love it!.
Glad you enjoy it!
Hey Tom, quick question. How long did it take for your bike to arrive? I just ordered one 3 days ago. Haven’t really gotten an update
@@rico.upnorth hey just bought it online yesterday how long did it take
I bought one based on this review and I’ve had it now for almost 3 weeks. It’s everything you said it was in the review. It handles hills really well, better than I expected. Would definitely buy it again. Thanks
Check your fork's travel - if it's 65mm that confirms they've swapped out the forks for lesser parts and are now lying on their website about it - and directly to me in support.
Hi J I wanted to ask if you hit any steep hills with throttle only? If so how did it do… thanks !!
Hi , I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and why did you take it over the radrover and himiway? Thanks!!
@@bernievassallo3336 The reason I bought the Aventure from Aventon came down to a co-worker who has bought a couple bikes from Aventon and had nothing but great things to say about their bikes and customer service. I ride mine regularly and I’ve not been disappointed. Would definitely buy it again. Hope that helps.
@@bernievassallo3336 Yes, I have a couple steep hills that I’ve taken it down a few times and it has not had any problems going back up. It will go back up throttle only, but I like to peddle and for me it feels like I’m hardly working the peddles. It was a concern for me before making the purchase, but I’ve had no issues.
Another reviewer who doesn’t mention the best feature that you can get with this bike. You can buy through a dealer and not just online. If you buy online you have to assemble and tune. That’s where a lot of novice people have problems. They think they have it right and when they ride it they make problems because it is not adjusted and tuned correctly. If you buy online and have a warranty issues you have to diagnose and request parts and fix yourself. And after warranty most bike shops including the Aventon dealers don’t work on online purchase bikes. Imagine buying your car and no dealer warranty and no repair garage would work on it.
Well said!
Learning isn't hard but I know some just don't want to know how to repair it themselves.
nice to see you all have bikes with front brakes and are very happy,
Your point is mute because aventon don't honor there warranty.. plus I paid a dealer to check my whole bike out they got it in and assembled it.. so I went off from the dealer to vacation with a bike that had bad front brakes. Been using the back brake only from day one and avention is playing hide and seek. Also , none of these bike shops have really been trained to fix a computer bike. One is kind of screwed all the way around. You send your money and hope for the best.
I am a dealer and specialize in ebikes. Not sure what happened to you but Aventon has honeyed every valid warranty claim that we gave submitted since 2019 when I started carrying that line. Things like brake pads And other wear items are not covered under warranty but all the electronics non wear items and mechanical systems have been covered unless it was damaged from an accident or operator caused. Of all the companies I deal with they are one of the best
I bought the Aventure step thru fully assembled a couple months ago and have been very pleased with it. My one gripe is the battery switch, which is total garbage. It's vague and indefinite plus has a couple tiny lights which are impossible to see in daylight and which don't seem to mean anything. How hard is it to make a simple rocker switch? You can buy better at any auto supply store. Other than that, which actually is a big deal since the bike won't function without the switch being on, the bike is well designed and well finished. A great buy.
This report encouraged me to make the purchase...especially the hill review! I have around 700 miles racked up on both pavement and dirt. I have biked with others who have a variety of electric bikes and the hill climbing ability with that 750 watt motor just leaves everybody behind...many who reach the top sweating. Btw, overriding top speed to 30mph+ via the app, makes it a VERY fast bike. I really never find myself wanting to go faster and rarely push it to 4 or 5, primarily because my wife went with a different e-bike and I have to slow down to her top performance.. There are simply some hills her bike cant even climb, whereas the Aventure can. So happy to have made this bike choice.
ordered mine yesterday how is it on curbs?
Really nice review! I just bought this bike (but the step through model) and have had it for a few days now. I'm 78, 230 pounds, and haven't ridden a bike in 50 years. I, too, have found Aventon's support lacking. But it looks like a great bike. Oh, I found their assembly documentation & rack instructions lacking, but was able to find some UA-cam videos to help out. Probably the most annoying thing to me is the throttle: they claim smooth control, but I'm finding that there is no acceleration for the first 2/3, and then full acceleration for the final 1/3 of the thumb control. I really wish it were really "smooth" and continuous. Now I've got to look into car mounts.
You did good if you got a full throttle I got half of one and the front brakes have a busted piston ring and its very dangerous to drive my bike at my weight with only a back brake.
Hi , I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and why did you take it over the radrover and himiway? Thanks!!
@@bernievassallo3336 It's been about a year and a half, so I don't recall all the factors going into my decision. Cost was one. Fat tires for riding over gravel was another, and "step-thru" was a third. Oh, motor power was another one.
this is SOLID review! i really like:
1. the detailed uphill performance,
2. detailed range test with the detailed dying battery behavior
Thanks, Ismail! Glad you liked it!
So stoked about this bike, I miss riding so much. I rode semi-pro back in the '80s, was a bike police officer in the '90s, and haven't been on a bike since 2000. I'm so ready to ride!
Well welcome back to riding then, Brian 🙂
you better think again, my bike came with broken front brakes, half of the low speeds on the throttle are missing and the lock out foirk dont work, I filed a claim and two months and nothing from Aventon.
Hydraulic brakes, multiple frame sizes, integrated battery, affordably priced accessories - lots to like with the Aventure!
100% agree, it's got a lot going right for it!
I've had mine for a week and I'm in love. I want to switch it to tubeless tires but the rims doesn't say they are tubeless ready. Does anybody know about this?
Hello Sir I gotta ask. What bike would you take out of radrover, himiway cruiser and the juiced ripped current or the aventure. I’ve seen all of your reviews and a ton more 😢 I like the aventure even though the Rad is on sale for $1300 bucks. Thanks for any response and God bless you!!
Ordered one 2 days ago. Before ordering, I tried calling customer support to confirm the model was in stock and would ship the next day. It was probably 3-4 minutes, but someone did pick up and confirm. Unfortunately, the bike didn't ship the next day and its now the weekend. Interestingly, I got a general email from their customer support saying they recognize support has been lacking and they are making efforts to do better. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Did you get your bike?
Do you like it?
11months later....
How readily available are the replacement batteries?
My wife and I both have the Adventon Aventure. We are super pleased. I did ride the RadRover and was really not as impressed as I was with our Adventon
I just learn Aventon is switching components without warning their buyers about it and it's creating a lot of complaints: drive train, shifter, brakes, at least. Of course, there is a disclaimer on their website, but still, it's disappointing that you receive components that are not the ones you supposedly paid for. What are your thoughts? Does Aventon should make aware of the clients prior to sending the bikes about the components and receive confirmation from the buyers? Thanks!
Had a bad experience with Aventon. I ordered my bike in August with a ship date of 8/30. As of today (9/10) my bike hasn't even been built! Now they are jerking me around with a maybe ship date 0f 9/30! I suppose if you order one now you may get it by Christmas! I cancelled my order because I can't trust them.
@@bobrodachy9759 That stinks Bob. I had nearly the opposite experience. Ordered an Aventon Level Commuter (Large) on 8/27. The shipping label was created just hours later and I got my bike on 9/7. Probably would have been faster, but it didn’t move with UPS on Sunday and Monday (Labor Day). I commuted to work for the first time tonight 9/10. Good luck getting your bike!
This review sealed the deal. I picked one up a week ago and can’t stop riding it!
Glad you're enjoying it!
Hi , I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and why did you take it over the radrover and himiway? And is it as good on hills they say It is?…Thanks!!
Good review. I got my Aventure on June 3. I find the way the motor engages really annoying and sometimes dangerous. On every electric bike I’ve ever ridden, including my Aventon Pace 500, the motor engages after half a turn of the crank or less. On the Aventure the motor slowly engages so if you’re pedaling towards a light and slow down, then it turns green, it takes a good 5-7 pedal strokes before you feel the motor helping. It’s quite annoying and customer service has yet to respond. I’m surprised nobody else has mentioned this!
Are you saying this bike surges with unwanted speed? I’m 65 - overweight and out of shape. Maybe I should buy a rocking chair instead. 😳. Thanks for explaining?
I already ordered the bike. I hate to think I will get something I can’t control. Thanks Mike. Hope to hear from you!
Thank you for the heads up
@@Queen16333 no he’s saying the opposite, that it takes a little too long to engage the motor from a stop.
I took my first test ride on it at a local bike shop. I think it took about about 1 peddle from a standing start to feel the motor kick in. From a standing start I'd just use the throttle to get going and then start peddling to avoid that lag off the line.
I just bought an Aventure bike but cannot get it in the 28MPH mode. I tried calling aventon, but only got an invitation to email them and have not gotten a reply back. I heard from several comments that Aventon had good support, but I have not seen that. I need to know if I received a defective bike or if I am doing something wrong when trying to get into the PAS mode to get it to go the 28MPH as promised. Thanks to anyone who can help. I guess Aventon won't answer their email, and certainly not their telephone.
1) Turn on bicycle
2) Press and hold the center button on your computer controls for 2 seconds. This will take you to the settings menu.
3) Scroll down to Speed Limit.
4) Adjust speed to 51 km/hr.
5) That’s it!
3)
@@waynebersch9150 Thank you very much. I sure was frustrated. Aventon support really sucks. Sure glad you read my post. Thanks again.
You are welcome. One of the UA-cam review videos demonstrated the steps to unlock it. That’s how I figured it out!
@@waynebersch9150 OK, I did what you suggested and still cannot get the bike to run over 20 MPH. Any further suggestions?
The throttle will only go up to 20mph. Pedal assist Level 5 will go up to 28 mph.
@Electric Bike Report Thanks for the wealth of information! You guys do a awesome job with E-bike reviews and this review solidified my purchase of buying the Aventon Aventure! I was in a huge MTB accident last year broke my collarbone, 2 ribs, and fractured my scapula which I was afraid to hop on a MTB again, but this E-bike I see getting the confidence of getting back into riding again! Thanks guys!
Sounds rough! Hope the recovery has gone well at least. Thanks for watching, and enjoy the Aventure!
I bought last week. I rode it for the first time today. So far so good. How do I engage the throttle??? 😮
I got my Aventure delivered yesterday. First impressions were pretty bad actually, based mostly on how dirty the bike was. The battery tank looked like someone with greasy hands put it in the box. The front fender top bracket was way off center and bent bad (not damage but poor quality) and the arms were stuck in shipping position. Even the screws seemed to be painted fast. Got it all together and the front brake rotor is out of alignment and rubs for half the rotation. Tried twice to submit a support ticket, but their online system kept saying to "try later". No support phone numbers available so I sent in an email with no help yet.
I'm sure it will all be good, just kind of bummed about the thing being so dirty and banged up as a first impression.
@@lorimuir1050 just got back from a 33 mile ride - perfect. I did get an email back from aventon after 8 days. They said I need to take it to a bike shop. Nice!!!
If I could un-buy it I would. Customer support is important to me and it is non-existent with Aventon.
Hello I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and is it as good as I hear up hills?…lastly why did you take it over the himiway, ripcurrent or radrover?.. thanks!!
I just got one in May and rode it just under 600 kilometers with no problems. The only thing I noticed is the front brake lever seems to go all the way to the handle bar. Is that normal.
No but it's easy to adjust the throw of your brake handles.
Hello I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and have you done throttle only up hills?… thanks
I wanted to order an Aventon Aventure in the Socal Sand color however I live in Canada. Aventon said they do not ship to Canada and to contact a Canadian retailer. Which I did in fact I contacted 3. The first one said it is not legal in Canada because of the peak wattage. The second one said he wasn't ordering again until April 2022. The third said they did not have an estimate on any kind of delivery but could get me a price so after 2 more emails from me requesting the pricing they still have not answered me. Freight forwarders will charge me approx 600.00 US for forwarding for a bike that I now believe because of the first dealer may not even be allowed across the border. I really liked this bike. I researched all of the bikes available ...which took about 3 weeks and this one was perfect for me. I may order the next runner up - the Rize XP Pro dunno though it's a bit big (Aventon sells a medium size) and the Aventon was way nicer.
Just sad now :( Is there anyone from Canada that has managed to get their hands on one? Nice video BTW!
It's sad , they are only answering people with good reviews...etc
I got that color , that color just went on sale for mothers day weekend and the reason for it is It has major problems, my came with no front brakes and air in the line is not the problem, and the lower speeds one thru eight are missing on the throttle , and the lock out does not work and aventon dont care, I did a formal claim and not heard back from them in two months and at this point not really thinking I will. Shame shame on you aventon. Im going on and telling my story aventon It would be wise of you to send me my parts.
Trees you’ve saved?
Saw the updated challenge review against the Rad Rover, and Himiway and was impressed how the Aventon really held its own. Might be worth a look as my next ebike
Not at all. The company is already showing signs of folding and ditching its customers. I bet within a year you'll hear about a class action lawsuit.
@@BeamMonsterZeus what makes you think Aventon is going down? They make great bikes
@Benign or Design 3k miles on my Aventure My favorite bike ever love it more than my Giant Fathon and my Giant Defy. I ride this thing everywhere gym , beach, supermarket Love it!!!
@@BeamMonsterZeus nope it was private dealers reselling the bikes not the company
Just bought mine, I’ll be 78 on 6/17 and looking forward to some fun, delivery expected 7/22!
DID IT SHIP TO YOUR HOUSE? HOW LONG?
Yes it ships directly to my home address and is scheduled to ship mid to late July!
hope your front brakes and throttle work properly , I bought the sand color step thru and aventon is not helping me , they learnt its not air in my brake line and stopped talking with me. So here I am telling my story ,
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Hi Wesley! I wanted to ask how you are liking your aventure. I’m just a bit younger “57” but I’m out of shape and 60 LBS over weight. I wanted to also ask how are you handling the weight 72LBS? Lastly.., do you ever ride it up hills throttle throttle only?… thank you!! Bernie
Great review. I am curious how tall you are and what size frame you were on?
Great video, but one of my priorities when purchasing an ebike, it has to have a torque sensor as I want the bike to help my effort. I don't like to just go fast and free spin the chain ring with no effort. Also it seems pedal assist only seems to have a lot more motor on off lag.
How does it fit 6'4" rider. Do handle\can be elevated?
Aventon Adventure arrived with a battery that won't turn on after charging according to their instructions.
I was pretty careful about following their instructions, including charging the battery. However, the battery simply won't turn on.
Initially, support's response was a bit slow but once they had enough pix and videos to verify the problem, they promptly sent me a new replacement battery.
Fantastic feature/performance-cost ratio - I couldn't be happier with it.
We've tested two of them and both required slow pressing the button. Seems to just be how they built it.
In the readout for how much carbon and trees were saved, does it count the carbon/energy used (on the back-end) to produce the motor and bike? I know it’s getting nit-picky, but it should be factored in. I want one of these too!!
Good video. What was the tire pressure used during the range tests? Thanks.
A more featured packed ebike than the Aventure, with better spec's is the Hovsco Alpha Dog. My dealer who used to sell Aventon is migrating away due to all the defects that continue to plague their ebikes. The Alpha Dog has the same smoothed welds, and beautiful aesthetics, but the best part is a battery that is 25% larger than Aventure, AND it has torque sensing, with 2 year warranty. The aventure has been known to 'jump' unexpectedly, or go when you dont want it too, or even have too much of a lag. This is due to the inferior cadence sensing that Aventon uses. Torque sensing has none of those issues, is super smooth, and responds to a rider's pedaling effort. The Alpha Dog is lighter, but can handle a 450 lb payload, versus only 300 lbs for Aventure. If you dont want the battery fit problems, the problems with battery not turning on every time, nor the brake squeal or stuttering problems, or the ragged cadence sensing that varies from bike to bike, give the HOVSCO Alpha dog a try. Also again it has a 2 year warranty.
On page 12 of the user manual it states "Remove motor protector and install the motor protection guard on right side of back wheel". Do you know what the motor protection guard is?
Hope you can help! I just ordered one - now I’m afraid it might be too big for me. I’m 65, female, out of shape. Decided on this because of fat tires and reviews of stability. I don’t need speed, I need to feel like I am safe and in control. Thanks for your help.
Hi Nan! The Aventon Aventure comes in 3 sizes; Small, Medium, and Large. What size did you order and how tall are you? If you ordered a size according to your height we feel like you will be more than comfortable and safe on it. Everyone here at Electric Bike Report agrees this is one of the most stable and in-control e-bikes they have ridden here. Only other thing to keep in mind is that this bike is not light by any means. Hope that helps some!
@@ElectricBikeReport someone here wrote “the way the motor engages is dangerous”. As I mentioned, I am not into speed and if this bike ‘takes off’ or has surges I would be very dangerous for me. If I fall, I’m #*%KED.
@@Queen16333 TAKE YOUR TIME GO TO A EMPTY PARKING LOT TO GET THE FEEL BEFORE YOU GO ON THE STREET OR PATH
@EDDIE CHAVEZ thanks Eddie!
@@184876ela WHY ARE YOU YELLING!!!
I'm very close to purchasing an Ebike. I'm torn between the aventure or a 1000w mid drive
Hi King… did you go with the aventure
Ordered the AVENTURE in mid-June, possible delivery in September. You might want to look elsewhere if you want to ride this summer
Hello I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and is it as good as I hear up hills?…lastly why did you take it over the himiway, ripcurrent or radrover?.. thanks!!
My Dangar QB X does the same thing with dying with dignity, slowing down smartly to get you home rather than speedy and dying on spot leaving you to laboriously peddle or walk the last half mile.
Thanks Sam, I'm 75 years old and can no longer trust myself to ride my Honda Goldwing any longer so I have sold it. I also sold my Segway X-2 for the same reason. Now I'm looking for an E-Bike to simply get around the neighborhood and RV camping areas. I have researched a lot of different E-Bikes, and from what I have seen the Aventon Aventure is what I would like to get.
I really appreciate the information you have given on the bike, and I'm ready to go look for an all shinny black one in person. I also plan to get a Topeak Rear Rack where the top storage portion slides in and snaps in place. The one thing I was hoping the Aventure had was a USB connection on the battery for charging a cell phone, but that is not mentioned anywhere. Do you know if that is available on the battery? Thanks!
The display has a USB charging port where you should be able to charge your phone. Just remember, that leaves a little less for riding if the battery charges a phone too :)
I just ordered a bright red fat tire Avention Aventure Step Thru from a local dealer, along with a number of accessories. My question now is does anyone know what the color code is for the red step thru bike? The first thing i want to do is paint the fenders the same color as the bike frame, and having a color code would be much better than having a paint shop try to match it. Thanks!
Wow this bike looks brilliant, any idea what cells are used in the battery, just curious, I would love to try one of these on the green lane roads where I live 👌 cool
I'm interested in riding comfort and reach for the handlebars. How tall are you? How is the fit? Everyone talks about the same things (brakes, tires, seat, distance, etc). No one mentions how tall they are and how the bike fits.
Sam is around 6' tall. The riders who took this out range from 5'10" - 6'1". This was a medium frame, which we felt was a good fit amongst the other riders who took the bike out. Aventon offers the Aventure in 3 sizes which should accommodate the following heights:
Small 5'1" - 5'7"
Medium 5'7" - 5'11"
Large 5'11" - 6'4"
Reach is 375mm in all frame sizes. Our team was comfortable with that reach as well.
Did you go with the medium or large frame size ? What do you think about a medium for more off road style riding?
We got medium for the height suggestion im 5 feet 7 1/2 inches to 5 8" about and friend is same.
Height recommendation for each frame : ( All made for off road )
Small - 5' Feet 1" - 5' 7" Medium - 5' feet 7" - 5' 11" Large - 5' feet 11 inches - 6' feet 4 inches
ALSO you can check Ebike calculator online for height requirement. Its always been medium for my height. Each bike usually says one bike fits most or has a height requirement on each of their sizing! I am also 170-172 cm if you need to convert to cm you can look that up as well
@@IDrawToothpicks hi are you happy with your size choice? I’m 5’8 and thinking about the medium as well… thanks
I was wondering how this bike goes downhill? Can you go fast downhill or is it held back by the e-bike’s system / governor?
if I ride 200 miles per month...how long would my battery last? one year? 6 months? ans how much is a new battery. I missed that info on the video. thanks.
Do these bikes have full acceleration, as in they will accelerate & ride without having to peddle at all? Thanks 👍
12:04 .... Identical times, but different average speeds? How?
He said it was one minute and ten seconds, but he wrote down 1 minute and 22 seconds
The text wasn't updated from a previous video where we used the same graphic. Thanks for catching that. It was 1:10
My husband and I both just got this bike and could not be happier. They are so fun and yes fast. Great breaking and smooth ride. My fenders rattle a little more than expected but I think my husband can fix that. But overall, we can ride them enough. The battery life is really great. The acceleration is awesome. We paid 2199 and you reference sub 2000 often so I do feel like we probably overpaid but we got them from a bike store so, I am assuming that is the difference. Thank you for your review of this bike. I couldn't agree more with you.
Thanks for sharing, Lea!
Check the suspension travel - it's probably 65mm instead of the advertised 80mm. You're welcome for pointing this out!
Hi Lea… how is it up hills throttle only ? It’s nice to see that there are both men & woman riding this bike considering it’s weight… thanks!!
Love the review. One question--not sure if others have asked--can you use this as a commuter bike or should you get the aventon level 2? I think this bike just looks like fun to ride.
Your video even a year old was helpful in explaining this e bike and who it might be intended for. Excellent job. Off topic is the foot wear you sporting a certain kind of bike wear. If so what are they?
How to adjust RPM? I’m just 5’1” the 26” is my scary to test Could you me an idealized for my problems?
Great bike. PRO TIP- if you want your bike fast, order direct from Aventon. I placed an order for this bike on the release date from a LBS and still have no update as to when it will arrive. Direct order customers were getting their bikes within a matter of days. At this point, there may be a backlog so expect delays. Sweet bike for sure.
Good tip, Chris! It's a new bike that has certainly grabbed the attention of many people. Wouldn't surprise us if inventory dries up fast.
how you liking the bike 1yr later?
I have a $1599 BeeCool Explorer Full Suspension (Front and Rear), 21 Amp Hour Battery, 26' Fat Tire, with aTwist Throttle. Love it!
We're looking for Road E-Bikes now for the paved bike trails for the wife and me.
Does Aventon offer a twist throttle in lieu of that dumb thumb throttle?
Curious, what was the reviewer’s height and frame size in this video?
Hey Nathan, I’m 6’1” and that bike we reviewed is a Medium. I typically ride a large but because of the ultra high demand for bikes the medium was what Aventon could send us. Even though it was a tad small, it was still plenty comfortable!
Can Handlebars be raised.
7 speed set-up? The shifter indicator says 8...
Just to update having completely filed my warranty claim 2 months ago Aventon has still not sent me new parts
dude.....chill
@@TheReman5000 Where's the transparency in that... This chilling.
I thought these posts were about bringing a true light onto the whole ebike experience... You can chill... I'm gonna be transparent.. and in the name of transparency.. let me tell you my story.. 2700. Aventon bike came .. the lockout fork don't work.. the front brakes never worked.. it has from the new making of it a busted piston ring.. and the throttle is half missing.. aventon is not helping me at all .. ave ton bikes have no warranty.. Now to the dude that's says chill , don't you know that labels you as someone not seeking the truth? My advice to the cjhil dude.. honesty brings you more good karma then hiding the truth.. if you want the truth about aventon bikes listen to me I did not get sent a free bike to tell u you a whole bunch of lies.. and lastly because I have to go put my complete brake system on the front of my aventure. Let me say the second delay in throttle will get on your last freaking nerve.. go try /o make a short turn using that .. its dangerous, t hat and the first speed that works on the throttle is 8 mph.. hyeah 1,2,3,4 ,5,6 and 7 are l
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@@TheReman5000 Guess what, telling pissed off customers of the product to chill isn't a fucking good idea.
@@BeamMonsterZeus chill dude
Great review and I just bought the exact same bike you reviewed and added the Aero Spider bag set up and I am extremely happy… thank you again for affirm this was a good purchase
I really like this bike but after reading about the customer service and hard to get replacement parts I stopped short of ordering it. Does anyone have any input on customer service and replacement parts?
Have you tested the Young e scout? About the same specs at a cheaper price
Great video review!! Have you done any reviews or can you suggest hitch racks for this model and weight bike?
Coming soon! Hollywood Racks has a few models.
Well thanks to this video my decision has been made!!! I'm very skeptical of any company that pushes so many ads, so I figured this brand was nothing but hype from the brand. Now that I know it's not just hype I'm stoked to know the bike I'm getting is also the one I found to be the most visually appealing to me!! God I've looked at soooo many!!! Thank you for helping me end my search!!
Glad we could help!
I have looked at so many as well!! How are you liking your aventure and how is it on the hills… thanks
Owned mine for 3 weeks and I agree with everything you mentioned in the video. I was a little disappointed that it does not handle the really difficult mountain bike trails that well (just too heavy) but, I love the comfort and confidence this bike gives me everywhere else.
Hi Tom I wanted to ask how you like your aventure and why did you take it over the radrover and himiway? Thanks!!
Dude, 95% of mountain bikes do NOT have fat tires for a reason. And this is NOT a hard tail mount bike
Could have spent more time discussing how the cadence sensor affects riding style. I have several hundred miles on my Aventure and this sensor takes a lot of getting used to. The sensor is actually a speed control rather than "effort" assist. I expend the same pedal effort riding at level 5 as level 1. The only difference in levels is a fixed 5 mph increase in speed with each. So if you want to ride at say 17 mph and not 20, you have to pedal - coast - pedal - coast, which is very irritating. This also makes it extremely difficult to ride in technical terrain because the motor always wants to run at a minimum 10 mph regardless of how hard you pedal or which gear is used. Add in the massive time delay for the motor to kick in and it's nearly impossible. It's definitely NOT a mountain bike. And using bare throttle isn't much help at low speed either. I still love the bike for general all around riding and well groomed trails. And, it's a blast passing all those absurdly overpriced Specialized bikes like they are standing still!
This review and others like it have me convinced that this is the one to get…ordered the SoCal color and its arriving Tuesday.
I ordered the same one in the same color. Excited to get it!
You'll have a blast!
Same!
How would this be on a beach? Packed sand along the water specifically
It's extremely fun and both the step through and the step over are really good and support is great as well
I'd love to see a head to head review/comparison of the Aventure vs. the Juiced RipCurrent S. In particular, I'd love to see commentary on the Aventon cadence sensor approach versus the Juiced torque sensor/cadence sensor hybrid approach. What are the chances this might happen?
Juiced has a throttle with all the speeds there an aventure has one thru eight speeds missing and my bike has a busted piston ring in the front brakes the brake handle goes down to the bar and the front brakes are no longer there,
I am 5'5" 130lbs. The standover can be up to 31". Should I get a small or medium.
small,
How is this bike going uphill on trails? It looks nearly impossible or is the motor powerful enough? Is that even what this is meant for?
I’m impressed with this fat tire eBike, but the 75# weight is a concern when you’re out riding a long distance and then get a rear flat tire. BAMM! Now what does one do?
Won't lie, pealing fat tire bikes isn't the most fun, but with a little attention to battery life you'll be okay.
@@ElectricBikeReport love your reviews but he asked about getting a flat not dead battery… keep up the Awesome work!!
I love the video and the bike is exactly what i am looking for in an ebike as i love Fat tire bikes. They are so much fun to ride.
Do they have any other options for the fork? Carbon etc?
Is tubeless?
Does the rear rack block that built in tail light?
Do the dealers charge to put the bike together and tune it, if you buy from them
I'm confused - Can the battery be removed and charged /stored off the Aventon Adventurer model?- When I see integrated I'm not so sure - we are looking at carrying 2 units on our RV - any recommendations for an appropriate carrier would be appreciated as well TIA
For those reading this video well after it was made...yes the battery can be charged/stored independently. It can be removed from the bike (Aventon provides a key). Charging on the bike or remove the battery and charge it wherever you like.
How hard is it to take the battery out to charge I live on the second floor and must remove it every time
Not bad at all. Just turn the key, pop it out, and you're set.
How do you up the power from the 20mph to the 28mph? Do you need a App?
I lost the charger for my aventure, and their website says 'sold out', Any suggestions where I can order one?
Oh boy. Sounds like they're already going out of business - and they DESERVE to. Ask me why.
Hi how are you liking your aventure? Is it as good as they say up hills throttle only? Sorry to hear about your charger… thanks!
@@bernievassallo3336 I love it, it pulls me up hills around 17mph with ease, and I weigh 265 pounds!
Never had an e bike. Is left side throttle normal? All my has toys are right. I might not be able to get used to that.
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That's what I thought b4 ordering my bike, but I actually look at it the other way around now.
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This comes as a Class 2 max speed 20 mph both throttle only and pedal assist. If you can change the speed limiter how?
go to the bikes app, pair up via blue tooth and you will fine the speed limiter
I’m 57 years old, 220 lbs and in decent shape. Looking for my first e bike to take with me camping and local commuting. I’m leaning more towards a fat tire as I’m anticipating rough roads and dirt roads. I want something I can haul a few groceries back to the camper. I was looking at the Radrover 6 but now I’m leaning more towards this bike. Am I completely off base considering a fat tire e bike for this type of riding?
Hi just curious did you go with the aventure… if so how is it throttle only
@@bernievassallo3336 I have not purchased anything yet
Would love to see a comparison between this bike and the Bee Cool Adventurer. Has anyone seen a comparison video of these two bikes?
@Electric Bike Report Are e-bikes noisy when the motor is engaged? I'm new to them, but love the idea.
Relatively speaking, no they aren't too noisy. There is a subtle hum on most. Some are virtually silent. If the motor is obnoxious it's something that would be put on our con list each time.
If you're new to e-bikes, welcome! Visit our website for a get started guide that covers most of the basics and hit us with any other questions ✌️
Great review! Crazy thorough! Nice work Sam!
Thanks for watching, Matthew!
8.16.2022: Hello to everyone out there in the e-bike community. I have spent a considerable amount of time researching many e-bikes in this $2000 category. i too agree that for the money it's got everything I was looking for except the weight (72 pds) I got to ride the Aventon Adventure at one of our local bike shops and was equally impressed with both the adventure and the Pace 500! I was very hesitant to order one, but if you can buy it at a local bike shop, the availability of the bike is getting up to speed, its the same price assembled, you get a 90-day guarantee, one year warrenty and service after the sale...so to me thats a win-win or a better option. Im still "riding the fence " on which bike will be my first e-bike, so if you have suggestions please let me know. I'm 61 years young and very active...so either bike would work, but I know which one I like better...the adventure!
Not this one - the fork is 65mm of travel instead of 80mm and they lie about how forks work to justify it once you've already spent the money. They refuse to send the correct fork as a result. Bad company from China.
Hi Trent how are you liking your Aventure and how about throttle only up hills
Sam - awesome review and appreciate the level of detail to assist potential buyers in making an informed decision.
Thanks, Dale!
I would love to get this bike, but it doesn't ship with the battery to Canada.
Someone commented that the motor doesn't "kick" in or "can't be used" for the first 5 or so speeds. Is this true?
Not true. Sometimes it can take a full pedal revolution to get it to kick in which could be an issue if you have it in 8th gear from a stopped position, lol, but even then, why not just use the throttle to immediately get moving?
The best review I've seen on the Aventon Aventure. I purchased this already but this video just solidifies my decision to purchase. I appreciate Sam doing such a great, thorough review.
Glad you enjoyed it, Brian. You have a lot to look forward to when yours arrives. ✌️
How has it held up? Are you still happy with your purchase? What is the top speed you were able to achieve? Pedal or throttle for that top speed? Thank you!
@@leetjohnson I love it still! PAS 5, with peddling I hit 39 mph
@@BrianPCook Will it work for a 6'2 guy?
@@pacs0508 I’m 6’2 & 195lbs. I put a riser on the handlebars so I can sit up right.
I'm considering this bike, not because I want to ride on dirt specifically, but because I also ride motorcycles and idk how many times, I've leaned too far on my normal ebike and fell over. Perhaps with wider tires with more contact, this would not happen.
With this being hydraulic brakes, how hard is it to swap the handles around so that the right handle controls the front brake, and the left handle the rear brake? I do prefer my controls to be as close to a motorcycle as possible for panic situations.
Also, is it a thumb throttle? If so, does Aventon offer a twist throttle and is it plug and play to switch?
I've never fell over on my motorcycle or my bicycle, maybe you need more training on the physics of 2 wheeled vehicles 🤣
@@jeekyboi9564 no its that normal bike tires are shaped wrong for heavier leans while remaining seated.
@@FtanmoOfEtheirys Watch the Tour de France - great bike handlers routinely descend at 60 mph and take turns in hard leans.
I'm missing my right arm, would switching the throttle to the left side be possible?
The thumb throttle is on the left side...not sure he mentions it...you can see it at the 56 second mark of the video.
Its already on that side
Great honest review! Ty. Ordered ours right away.
Anyone know if there's an after market spare battery for this?
nope , your only bet is to put a motor on the front wheel too and they will give you longer range.
HELP! I got my Aventure and put it all together no problem but the battery will not turn on when I press the button on the battery. I thought maybe it was completely dead so I tried to charge it but it also will not take a charge? The charger light stays green even when plugged into the battery and the battery light never turns on or flashes! I put in a request with Aventon technical support but they haven’t email/called me to fix the problem. Does anyone have any ideas what I could do? I really want to ride this awesome ebike!
The battery switch is tricky on mine. I crouch down to eye level with it and press/release quickly. Usually works on first try allowing the bike to then be powered up with the handlebar mounted control. Good luck!
@@toms2499 thanks but mine was legit defective. Aventon sent me a new battery and now it works great. I already have 150 hard miles on this bike 👍🏼
@@TravNasty520 how did you get them to send you a new battery? im having the same issue
@@TheReman5000 yes they did. The hardest part was getting someone to email me back. There customer service sucks. But once I got ahold of someone they did the right thing and sent me a battery. Since then I’ve sold the bike and bought a Luna X2
Is it possible to switch the throttle to the right side??
Should be
Are there any charts to figure out what size to get? I'm 5'10"
They do have it on their website. www.ebrdeals.com/ebrYT-aventon-aventure
Looks like you'd want a M/L
@@ElectricBikeReport thank you. I didn't scroll down the page far enough. Thanks for the reply!
I can't decide between getting the Level or the Adventure.
Both are great. Aventure might be better if you want some offroad options, but the Level will be more efficient if you are mainly sticking to roads/paved areas.
Review is missing pedal strike issue. I wish I knew about it before I bought the bike.