Features and Specifications

• Class 2 e-bike capable of reaching up to 20 miles per hour.
• Thumb throttle and four levels of pedal assist.
• Torque sensor and compatibility with the Aventon app.
• Weighs 41 pounds with a payload capacity of 300 pounds.
• IPX4 rated for water resistance.

“The Soltera.2 is a Class 2 e-bike, meaning it can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour using the thumb throttle or the four levels of pedal assist.”

Miles and Range

• Aventon claims the Soltera.2 can achieve 46 miles with pedal assist and 20 miles with throttle only.
• These figures are based on a 160-pound rider on flat terrain in eco pedal assist mode.
• The reviewer expects a lower range in their testing.

“Aventon claims that the Soltera.2 can achieve 46 miles with pedal assist and 20 miles with throttle only, but the actual range may vary depending on factors such as rider weight and terrain.”

Versions and Colors

• The Soltera.2 is available in a step-over version and a step-through version.
• The step-over version comes in two sizes: regular (5’3″ to 5’10”) and large (5’10” to 6’4″).
• The step-through version also comes in two sizes: small-medium (4’11” to 5’7″) and medium-large (5’7″ to 6’1″).
• Both versions are available in different colors, including citrine yellow and midnight black for the step-over version, and ghost white and storm blue for the step-through version.

“The Soltera.2 is available in a step-over version and a step-through version, with each coming in different sizes and colors for riders of various heights and style preferences.”

Motor and Transmission

• The Soltera.2 is equipped with a 36V 350W brushless rear hub motor.
• It features a Shimano 7-speed transmission with a turn and Shimano Revoshift shifter.

“The Soltera.2 is equipped with a 36V 350W brushless rear hub motor and has a Shimano 7-speed transmission with a turn and Shimano Revoshift shifter for easy gear changes.”

Braking System and Tires

• The braking power is provided by the Tectro mechanical brake system and 180mm rotors.
• The Soltera.2 has a 700c by 38c tire configuration with puncture resistance and a reflective sidewall.

“The Soltera.2 utilizes a Tectro mechanical brake system and 180mm rotors for reliable braking. It features a 700c by 38c tire configuration with puncture resistance and a reflective sidewall.”

Battery and Charging

• The Soltera.2 uses UL certified LG cells for its 36V 9.6Ah battery.
• It has a total power of 360 Watt hours.
• The bike comes with a 36V 2Ah charger that can fully charge the battery in approximately four to five hours.
• The battery is removable but can also be charged while in the bike.

“The Soltera.2 is equipped with a 36V 9.6Ah battery using UL certified LG cells, providing a total of 360 Watt hours. The included 36V 2Ah charger can fully charge the battery in around four to five hours. The battery can be charged while in the bike or removed for charging convenience.”

Cockpit Operations

• The left-hand side features a throttle and front brake lever, as well as a bell and control panel.
• The control panel has a full-color display, buttons to adjust pedal assist levels, turn signal buttons, and various indicators.
• The right-hand side includes a single-locking grip with a palm rest and a rear brake lever.

Lighting and Additional Features

• The bike is equipped with a headlight, dual brake lights, and turn signal functionality.
• The display provides additional information such as speed, distance, and battery level.
• It also has a USB port for charging devices and a walk feature.
• The Soltera.2 can be further customized and accessorized.

“The Soltera.2 features a headlight, dual brake lights, and turn signal functionality. The display provides essential ride data, a USB charging port, and a walk feature. The bike can be further customized and accessorized to fit individual preferences.”

Riding the Aventon Soltera.2

• The rider is on the road, without power, and cruising at around 9-10 miles an hour.
• The rider shifts gears to adjust the bike’s speed and mentions that it takes a bit of getting used to.
• The bike is described as easy to ride without any power.

“We’re cruising about nine ten miles an hour, we just went up a little Hill ah there we go now we’re in gear two and this bike is pretty easy to ride.”

Throttle Test

• The rider tests the throttle to see how fast it can go.
• The throttle is described as taking off slowly and gently.
• The motor of the bike is mentioned as being 350 watt.

“Throttle test time, let’s see how fast this throttle can go. It should take you up to 20. … It takes off pretty slow, pretty gentle.”

Pedal Assist Levels Test

• The rider tests the different pedal assist levels to see if there is a difference in power.
• The Eco mode is tried first, and the speed is around 19.6 miles an hour.
• The Tour and Sport modes are tested but there doesn’t seem to be a noticeable difference in power.
• The Turbo mode is mentioned as being the mode that would be noticeable during hill climbs.

“We’re gonna do the pedal assist levels now… I’m going to see if there’s any difference in what I feel power-wise. … Let’s go ahead and put it into Tour mode, see if I feel any difference… and I don’t… we’ll just go ahead and put it into Turbo, see if we feel it… it’ll be on the hill climb where you’re really going to notice the difference.”

Speedometer and Top Speed Test

• The rider checks the accuracy of the speedometer on the bike.
• The speedometer is described as being accurate.
• The rider tests the bike’s speed by going from zero to top speed using the throttle.
• The top speed achieved is 22.4 miles per hour.

“Let’s do the speedometer test here… yep, it is accurate… let’s see how long it takes us to go from zero to top speed just using the throttle… 19.6 is the number I’m looking for… 23 seconds… I put it in turbo mode… let’s see how quick I can hit 20 miles an hour… 22.4 is the fastest I got it.”

Size and Fit of the Bike

• The length of the bike is measured to be approximately 69 inches.
• The seat post size is adjustable, but the lowest size is shown in the demonstration.
• The handlebars can be adjusted for angle to improve comfort.

“This bike is about 69 inches long… the seat post size is numbered… the handlebars can be adjusted… because they have that curved part forward and back to help with the comfort.”

Brake Test

• The rider performs a brake test to see how quickly the bike comes to a stop.
• The mechanical brakes on the bike are mentioned as working well.
• The braking distance is measured to be around 23 feet.

“It is brake test time… these brakes were going to work well… between this version, the version two and the original version, the brakes cut us off a foot earlier… 23 feet… they felt great.”

Riding Off Road

• The rider takes the bike off-road and cuts through some grass.
• The lack of suspension on the bike is mentioned.
• It is mentioned that while the bike may not be suitable for mountain bike trails, it can handle cutting through grass.

“These tires are smaller than what we’re used to… we’re moving right along… you could cut through here… could you cut through some grass to get where you need to be, absolutely.”

Exploring the Aventon Soltera.2

• The initial takeoff is slow and they quickly realize pedaling is necessary .
• They turn the bike around and try again, this time in eco mode .
• Climbing a hill in second gear is challenging, but they make it up in first gear .
• Higher pedal assist modes make the hill climb easier .

“We’re not making it far at all… It’s not even worth it; let’s turn it around.”

Riding uphill with different pedal assist modes

• They try climbing the hill in turbo mode and notice a significant difference .
• Turbo mode provides more support and power while climbing .
• They prefer using turbo mode for hills .

“Let’s go… They’re such a huge difference… You can do it a lot faster.”

Battery power and riding comfort

• The battery power decreases gradually during the ride .
• The riding position and seat on the Soltera.2 are comfortable .
• The bike handles well and feels nimble .

“We are at our first stop… Already at 47% battery power… The display shows we are at 15.5… I’m really having a good time today.”

Riding range and battery management

• The bike’s displayed mileage is slightly off compared to Strava .
• The battery management on the Soltera.2 is efficient, offering throttle support even at low battery levels .
• Despite showing 0% battery, the throttle still works .

“We made it 24.4 miles… Strava shows we did 21.42… Battery management and the amount of power… considering how low the battery is.”

Conclusion and overall experience

• Changing the battery helped complete the last few miles of the ride .
• The riding position, shifter, and gearing on the Soltera.2 are all praised .
• The bike is considered extremely nice, despite not having hydraulic brakes .

“Something about how these levers work… this bike is geared really, really well… an extremely nice bike.”

Hydraulic brakes and turn signals

• Not having hydraulic brakes didn’t bother the speaker.
• The turn signals on bikes were initially seen as a gimmick but the speaker now finds them useful and feels safer using them.
• The speaker still uses hand signals as a backup.

“When they first came out with these turn signals I felt like it could have been kind of like a gimmick…but I use these turn signals all the time…I feel safer when I use these turn signals.”

Appreciation for turn signals and suggestions for front turn signals

• The speaker likes the turn signals on bikes.
• It would be cool to have front turn signals as well.

“I like the turn signals on bikes…it’ll be cool if we had them in the front.”

Promotion of the Soltera.2 and links

• The speaker promotes the Soltera.2 and encourages viewers to check out the link provided.
• The link supports the channel and lets Aventon know that the videos are valued.
• The speaker will also include links to the items used in the bike review.

“If you are interested in the Soltera.2, please go ahead and click my link down below…not only does that help out my channel, if you decide to purchase one, but either way it lets Aventon know that you value my videos…I will also have all the links to the items that I use to put on this bike to make the review.”