Overview

• Aventon has released the Soltera.2, which is an updated version of the original Soltera.
• This video will compare the two bikes and highlight the similarities and differences.

“Aventon just released their Soltera.2 which is right here, and this is the original Soltera. Is it worth the difference?”

Class and Speed

• Both the Soltera and Soltera.2 are Class 2 e-bikes, meaning they can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour.
• The bikes can be operated using the thumb throttle on the left hand side or by using pedal assist.
• The Soltera has a Cadence Sensor and five levels of pedal assist, while the Soltera 2 has a torque sensor and four levels of pedal assist.

“The Soltera and the Soltera.2 are both Class 2 e-bikes which means they will both go up to 20 miles per hour via the thumb throttle on the left hand side or using pedal assist. The original Soltera has a Cadence Sensor and five levels of pedal assist while the Soltera.2 has a torque sensor and four levels of pedal assist.”

Weight and Payload Capacity

• The Soltera weighs 43 pounds, while the Soltera.2 weighs 46 pounds.
• Both bikes have a maximum payload capacity of 300 pounds.

“The Soltera weighs 43 pounds, but the Soltera.2 weighs 46 pounds. Both bikes have a maximum payload capacity of 300 pounds.”

Distance and Battery

• The Soltera can travel up to 41 miles using pedal assist and up to 20 miles using throttle only.
• The Soltera.2 can also travel 20 miles on throttle alone, but can go up to 46 miles when using pedal assist.
• Both bikes use a 36 volt 9.6 amp-hour battery with 360 watt hours of power.
• The battery can be switched between the two bike models if needed.
• Both versions of the bike come with a 36 volt 2 amp hour charger.

“When it comes to distance, the Soltera can do 41 miles using pedal assist and up to 20 miles using throttle only. The Soltera.2 can also do 20 miles only on the throttle, but it’ll do 46 miles using pedal assist. Both versions use a 36 volt 9.6 amp-hour battery with 360 watt hours of power in it.”

Sizing and Colors

• The Soltera and Soltera.2 are available in both step-over and step-through versions.
• The step-over version comes in two sizes: regular (good for riders who are 5’3″ to 5’10”) and large (good for riders who are 5’10” to 6’3″).
• The step-through version also comes in two sizes: small-medium (good for riders who are 4’11” to 5’7″) and medium-large (good for riders who are 5’7″ to 6’1″).
• The original Soltera step-over version comes in citrine yellow and onyx black. The Soltera.2 step-over version is available in citrine and midnight black.
• The original Soltera step-through version comes in seafoam green and moon rock gray. The Soltera.2 step-through version comes in ghost white and storm blue.

Battery and Charger

• Both the Soltera and Soltera.2 use the same 36 volt 9.6 amp-hour battery with 360 watt hours of power.
• The bikes come with a 36 volt 2 amp hour charger, allowing them to be charged in four to five hours.

“When it comes to the battery, both version one and version two use the same battery. It’s a 36 volt 9.6 amp hour with 360 watt hours of power in it. They both have a 36 volt 2 amp hour charger which allows either version of these bikes to be charged within four to five hours.”

Tires and Lights

• The original Soltera has 27.5″ x 1.3/8″ tires, while the Soltera.2 has slightly wider 27.5″ x 1.5″ tires for better handling and comfort.
• Both versions of the bike have dual taillights and brake lights.
• The Soltera 2 also has the addition of turn signals.

“The tires are also a little bit different on each bike. On the Soltera, the tires are 27.5″ x 1.3/8″. On the Soltera.2, the tires are still 27.5″ inches but they’re 1.5″ inches wide, just a little bit wider for a little better handling and a little bit more comfort. The original Soltera has dual tail lights and brake lights. On the Soltera.2, it also has dual brake lights, but now it comes with turn signals as well.”

Motors, Transmission, and Display

• Both the Soltera and Soltera.2 use 350 watt motors.
• Both bikes have a seven-speed transmission and come with a Shimano Revo Shift shifter.
• Both bikes have a color display that can be connected to the Aventon app.

“Both versions of this bike use 350 watt motors. They’re super silent. They have seven-speed transmissions and they both come with the Shimano Revo Shift shifter. Along with that, they both have the color display that hooks to the Aventon app.”

Soltera.2 Improvements

• The Soltera.2 has made some small improvements over the original Soltera.
• The writing angle has been improved by changing the degrees of the handlebars.
• The Soltera.2 also has a cool new graphic design and improved angle and welding on the stem column.

“There are some small changes that they made with the Soltera.2. They improved the writing angle by changing the degrees of the bars a little bit. Plus, it has this cool-like newer graphic where it just kind of fades out right there. And they improved the angle and welding of this area on the stem column here. The paint jobs are always awesome on this, and so are the welds. You can’t see the welds on either one of these bikes.”

Riding Experience

• The Soltera and Soltera.2 offer slightly different riding experiences.
• The Soltera, with its Cadence Sensor, provides a more locked-in speed experience.
• The Soltera.2, with its torque sensor, feels more natural and allows for more control over speed.

“When it comes to the riding experience on both, since I’ve done a full review on both of these bikes and taken them as far as they can go, well, there is a difference between these two. The original Soltera has a Cadence Sensor, so the riding experience is just ‘let’s go’ and it locks you in a certain speed. The Soltera.2 feels more natural, as torque sensors do, and it allows you to have more control on how fast and basically the whole riding experience.”

Accessories and Purchasing

• Accessories such as front racks, fenders, and rear racks are available for both the Soltera and Soltera.2.
• To check out the detailed information and current pricing, the viewer is directed to the Aventon website.

“Which version of the Soltera is the one for you? I’m going to leave a link below the video above. It’ll take you to Aventon’s website where you can check out both versions of the bike in detail and also see if there’s any current special deals going on with either one of these bikes. That’s where you’re going to get the most updated pricing.”