Pricing and Models

• The Aventon Adventure retails for $1,899 and the Multijoy Spaniel retails for $1,799.
• Both bikes offer step-over and step-through models.
• The Aventon Adventure step-over model comes in three sizes (small, medium, large) and three colors (sand, green, black).
• The Aventon Adventure step-through model comes in two sizes (small, medium) and three colors (sand, green, red).
• The Multijoy Spaniel comes in one universal size and two colors (gray, black).

“At the time of making this video, the Aventon Adventure retails for $1,899 and right now the Multijoy Spaniel retails for $1,799.” (0:20)

Weight Capacity and Class

• The Aventon Adventure can support up to 400 pounds, while the Multijoy Spaniel has a limit of 350 pounds.
• Both bikes are shipped as Class 2 e-bikes but can be upgraded to Class 3.
• Class 2 e-bikes have a maximum speed of 20 mph, while Class 3 e-bikes can reach 28 mph.
• Both bikes have suspension front forks with 80mm of travel.
• The Aventon Adventure and Multijoy Spaniel both feature 26 by 4-inch Kenda tires.

“When it comes to weight capacity, the Aventon Adventure can do 400 pounds, the Multijoy Spaniel has a limit of 350.”

Features and Accessories

• Both bikes come with front and rear fenders.
• The Multijoy Spaniel has plastic front fenders, while the Aventon Adventure’s fenders are metal.
• Both bikes have 750 watt rear Cadence motors with a peak power of 1130 kilowatts.
• The Multijoy Spaniel includes a rear rack, but it needs to be purchased separately for the Aventon Adventure.
• Both bikes have front headlights and rear tail lights that illuminate when braking.

“Both bikes have front headlights and they also have rear tail lights that light up whenever you hit the brakes.”

Throttle and Controls

• The Aventon Adventure has a thumb throttle, while the Multijoy Spaniel has a twist throttle.
• The hand grips on the Aventon Adventure have a more sporty design, while the Multijoy Spaniel’s hand grips have palm rests for a cruising feel.

“When it comes to the throttle, the Aventon has a thumb throttle on your left-hand side, the Multijoy has a Twist throttle so it operates more like a motorcycle.”

Weight and Brakes

• The Aventon Adventure weighs 73 pounds, while the Multijoy Spaniel weighs 72 pounds.
• The Multijoy Spaniel has 180mm mechanical brakes, while the Aventon Adventure features 180mm hydraulic brakes.
• Both bikes come with 170mm crank arms and 46 teeth on the front sprocket.

“The Multijoy has 180mm mechanical brakes, but the Aventon has 180mm hydraulic brakes.”

Gears and Speed

• The Aventon Adventure has an 8-speed Shimano gear system, while the Multijoy Spaniel has a 7-speed Shimano gear system.
• The Multijoy Spaniel also has a derailleur guard and a built-in bell.

“The Aventon has an 8-speed Shimano gear system, the Multijoy has a seven-speed Shimano gear system, but it also has a derailleur guard that the Aventon doesn’t have and it also has a built-in Bell.”

Battery and Range

• The Multijoy Spaniel has a 960 watt-hour 48-volt 20-amp battery, while the Aventon Adventure has a 48-volt 15-amp 720 watt-hour battery.
• The Aventon Adventure has a range of 27 miles by using the throttle and an average range of 45 miles with pedal assist.
• The Multijoy Spaniel has a range of 40 miles by using the throttle and 70 miles with pedal assist.

“This battery that’s on the Multijoy is a 960 watt-hour 48-volt 20-amp battery, which means it’s going to go farther and faster than the Aventon which has a 48-volt 15-amp 720 watt-hour battery.”

Battery Chargers and Connectivity

• Both bikes come with a three-amp speed charger.
• The Aventon Adventure’s charger gets hot to touch, while the Multijoy Spaniel’s charger has a built-in fan to prevent overheating.
• The Aventon Adventure requires an app to make changes, while the Multijoy Spaniel allows changes directly on the display.

“There’s also a big difference with the type battery chargers that these both have. Now they both have the three-amp speed Chargers, but with the Aventon, that battery charger itself will get so hot that you can’t touch it. The Multijoy bike, well that thing has a built-in fan, you can hear it when it runs, and it doesn’t get hot at all.”

Seat and Brakes

• Aventon Adventure and Multijoy Spaniel both come with a standard seat.
• The one on the Multijoy is wider than the one on the Adventure.
• Both bikes have a straight post and a quick release.
• The Adventure has hydraulic brakes, which feel great and stop well.
• The brakes on the Multijoy are mechanical and feel lacking.
• The Multijoy brakes squeaked initially and had to be taken to a bike shop multiple times to fix.
• Considering the weight and speed of the bike, hydraulic brakes would have been preferable.
• The decals and lettering on both bikes are clear-coated, except for the battery lettering on the Multijoy, which can be removed.

“The Adventure has hydraulic brakes that feel great and stop well.”

Bike Performance

• The reviewer found the Aventon Adventure bike to be heavy and fast, which made them question the use of mechanical brakes.
• The Aventon Adventure had impressive speed and acceleration, giving a dirt bike or motorcycle-like experience.
• The bike was very responsive during takeoff, both with pedal assist and full throttle.

“I thought it was really good on the acceleration and top speed.”

Brake Comparison

• The reviewer agrees with Scott that the brakes on the Aventon Adventure do not match the power of the bike.

“The brakes don’t match the power of the bike.”

Bike Selection Criteria

• The reviewer plans to ride the Multijoy bike more often because it has better braking performance and accelerating features.
• They believe that bikes should excel in acceleration and braking, as those are the key actions during riding.

“Most of the time we’re going to be accelerating…one has a better braking system and I think one has a better accelerating feature to it.”

Third-Party Opinion

• The reviewer’s friend Chris rode both bikes and ended up liking the Multijoy more than the Aventon Adventure.

“My buddy Chris…ended up liking this one more than that one.”

Indecisiveness

• With two people favoring each bike, the reviewer is uncertain about the final choice and suggests having someone else ride the bikes to get another opinion.

“So now we have like a two and two…I guess I’m gonna have to have somebody else ride these bikes.”