Video Summary

Unpacking the Bike

• Aventon has made the packaging of their bikes more user-friendly.
• The bike comes in a box with clear instructions on how to access it.
• The packaging is sustainable, using recyclable paper instead of zip ties and styrofoam.
• The accessory box contains the charger, toolkit, installation instructions, and spare parts.
• The assembly video provided by Aventon is helpful for putting the bike together.

“Aventon made it super easy for you to get access to this bike.”

Overview of the Aventure.2

• The Aventure.2 is the second generation of the Aventon Aventure bike.
• It is available in two versions: step-over and step-through.
• The step-over version comes in regular and large sizes, while the step-through version comes in small and large sizes.
• Each version is available in two colors: slate gray and camouflage green (step-over) or blue and black (step-through).
• The Aventure.2 is priced at $1899, weighs 77 pounds, and has a payload of 400 pounds.

“This is Aventon Aventure’s second generation of their Aventure bike.”

Key Features of the Aventure.2

• The Aventure.2 features a 750 watt rear-hub motor with the ability to peak out at 1,130 watts.
• It comes with a 720 watt-hour, 15 amp, 48-volt battery that can be charged while connected to the bike or separately.
• The bike is equipped with a Shimano eight-speed transmission, Altus derailleur, and trigger shifters.
• It has a Tektro hydraulic two-piston brake system with 180 millimeter rotors.
• The front fork is fully adjustable for rider comfort.

Conclusion

• Scott Hardesty is impressed with the improvements made in the Aventure.2 compared to the original Aventure.
• The bike has a range of great features, including a powerful motor, a high-capacity battery, and reliable brakes.
• The adjustable front fork adds to the overall comfort and versatility of the bike.

“The first version was an excellent model and this one just makes improvements on top of that.”

Fork and tires

• The Aventon Aventure 2 has 180 millimeters of play in its front fork.
• The forks on the bike are branded Aventon but it is a zoom fork.
• There is a lockout feature on the fork to make it stiff if desired.
• Adjustments can be made on the other side of the fork for suspension and play.

“It has 180 millimeters of play…but it’s actually a Zoom brake…”

Tires features

• The Aventure 2 is equipped with 26 x 4″ ANOVA fat tires.
• The tires have a knobby print for better grip.
• They also have a puncture-resistant liner.

“For grip, the Aventure.2 is running on 26 x 4″ ANOVA fat tires…”

Additional bike features

• The bike comes with a quick-release seat post and metal fenders.
• The Foldylock seen in the video is not included with the bike, but can be purchased separately.
• The bike has its own phone app for additional features.

“The bike is also gonna come standard with a quick-release seat post and metal fenders…”

Bike operation

• To turn on the bike, press the battery button on the side and hold the center button for three seconds.
• The bike has a display that shows pedal assist levels and other information.
• The bike has four levels of pedal assist that can be cycled through using the arrow buttons.
• The throttle can be used to move the bike forward, and there is a brake for stopping.
• The bike is equipped with turn signals, which can be operated using buttons on the handlebars.
• The headlight and tail lights can be turned on by holding the plus button for three seconds.
• To turn off the bike, hold the power button for three seconds or tap the battery button.

“First, to turn the bike on, you’re gonna reach down and click the battery button real quick, that’s on the side of the bike…”

First road test

• The bike performs well in cold and snowy conditions.
• The torque sensor provides a natural and safe riding experience.
• The bike can adjust to different pedal speeds and is responsive.
• The bike feels stable and confident to ride.

“Wow, this bike is freaking awesome…I feel like I’m more one with the bike…I feel like everything’s safer…”

Riding Experience and Performance

• The bike effortlessly climbs up a hill in tour mode.
• The electric assistance feels natural and doesn’t force the rider.
• The bike gives the rider a feeling of being one with it.
• The Aventon Aventure 2 brings the rider joy.

“It doesn’t even feel like this bike is electric. I am just one with the bike right now. This thing brings me much joy.”

Aventon’s Achievement in Electric Fat Tire Bikes

• Aventon impressed me with their original Aventure e-bike, and they have done it again.
• The Aventon Aventure 2 sets a high bar for electric fat tire bikes.
• The performance of other bikes will be compared to the Aventure 2.

“Man, Aventon, you guys kill it. You know when Aventon came out with the with the first Aventure, their original one, these guys really set the bar on when it came to these electric fat tire bikes. I’ll be damned if they didn’t do it again. I don’t know how other bikes are gonna compare. I just love the feeling of this thing.”

Throttle Test

• The bike is tested using throttle only in eco mode.
• The bike slowly accelerates without hesitation.
• The throttle takes the bike up to 20 miles per hour regardless of the pedal assist mode.

“From here we’re gonna see how fast the bike goes by just using throttle only. I’m gonna kick it down to eco mode. Not sure if it’s going to make any changes. So we’re gonna test that out. So throttle only, eco mode and it just, you know what, it didn’t launch off. It just slowly went forward but I also didn’t feel the hesitation in it either. Alright, so as you can see, we are in eco mode and it should lock out at 20. So it’s not gonna matter which mode you’re in, which pedal assist mode, the throttle’s gonna take you to 20 miles an hour.”

Torque Sensor Performance

• The torque sensor provides an exceptional riding experience.
• The bike quickly accelerates even with minimal effort from the rider.
• The more pressure applied to the crank, the faster the bike goes.

“It’s the torque. It’s the torque sensor. Let’s see, we’re gonna kick it up soon. Now, I went back into eco and we’re just cruising around at 19 miles an hour in eco mode. Alright, now we know if you had a cadence sensor, pedal assist number one is only gonna have you do eight or 10 miles an hour. And this is really up to you. I mean I can go faster if I want. There we go. Right? It’s amazing. It is amazing.”

Turn Signals and Lighting

• The bike’s turn signals are demonstrated.
• The turn signals automatically turn off after 15 blinks.
• The brightness of the turn signals and brake lights is highlighted.

“To make the turn signals work, all you do is you hit that button once and as you can see the turn signals are going. Now, if I don’t touch it, it’ll turn off after 15 blinks. But you can turn it off here or you can hit your left one and make that go. Lemme go ahead and turn the headlight off and that way you can see how bright the turn signals are with or without them and how noticeable they are. There you go. And then how bright the brake lights are.”

Customer Service Experience

• The bike had a minor issue with the brake, and it was quickly repaired at a local bike shop.
• The bike shop, The Bike Lane in Chicago, provided excellent service.

“With the new Aventon, I kept noticing that the brake was making some noise and so I figured I’d just run it over here, ’cause I figured maybe it wasn’t adjusted right. Well actually the rotor was a little off. So that right now they are truing the rotor. And then we’re gonna put the bike back together and we’ll be back on the road. This bike shop is awesome. It’s called The Bike Lane, it’s here in Chicago. They work on all of my ebikes and I was literally able to bring it in and said, ‘Hey could you guys look at this right now?’ And they’re like, ‘Yes, we will get you going and out the door.’ Telling you what, if you live in Chicago area and you have an ebike, well they do sell ’em here, but if you need to have it repaired, this is the place to go.”

Final Thoughts and Recommendation

• The Aventon Aventure 2 is described as a high-luxury SUV on snow.
• The bike is recommended for its performance and features.

“Not only is this bike gorgeous, but it is like a high luxury SUV on the snow. This thing is a beast. Although there is one thing that I saw that some of you guys might not like. With this rack system, there’s no hook down here, so if you have panniers I don’t know what you’re gonna hook it to, because there’s no little brackets down here. If you wanted to run some straps or whatever, you’re not gonna be able to run it from the sides. But you know what, that’s the only thing I saw with this bike that’s a negative. The torque sensor’s amazing. You feel like you’re one with the bike, you know, the brakes are awesome. So if you were wondering, you know should I have my bike shipped to a local bike store or put it together myself? There’s nothing wrong with putting it together yourself. I ended up having an issue. We think that I might have, while putting the bike together, maybe squeezed the brake lever a little bit and it brought those pads in before the rotor was in there. But as we did some more research, we found out that the rotor needed to be trued, so it was just a little bit bent. I mean now it’s perfect. So, you can have it shipped to your local bike store, because they see all that stuff before you get it. So by the time you get it, it just runs perfect. This is such a nice bike, guys. It really is. It is the king. It is the king of the $2,000 fat tire ebikes. You’re not gonna go wrong with a bike like this.”