Summary

After 500 miles on the Aventon Adventure 2, I share my experiences, including brake issues, versatility, battery life, and overall enjoyment of this fat tire e-bike.

Highlights

🚴‍♂️ Favorite Fat Tire E-Bike: The Aventon Adventure 2 tops my list for 2023 and likely 2024.

🛠️ Brake Upgrade: Initially faced brake issues but resolved with new rotors and pads; explored a four-piston brake system.

🔧 Easy Fixes: Loose crank arms were a minor issue; a simple tool fixed it effortlessly.

🌨️ Versatile Performance: Excels in snowy conditions and on trails, suitable for city and light off-road rides.

🔋 Battery Life: Achieved around 33 miles per charge at moderate speeds, with a recommendation for a second battery.

🚦 Useful Turn Signals: Initially thought to be gimmicky, but found the turn signals practical and effective.

🗣️ Community Feedback: Encouraged viewers to share their experiences and mileage with the Aventon Adventure 2.

Key Insights

🚴‍♂️ Top Choice: The Aventon Adventure 2 stands out for its comfort and performance, appealing to both city riders and light trail enthusiasts.

🛠️ Brake System Experimentation: Upgrading to a four-piston system resulted in minimal braking improvement, highlighting the importance of assessing needs versus performance gain.

🔧 Maintenance Simplicity: Loose crank arms can be easily addressed with basic tools, emphasizing the bike’s user-friendly maintenance.

🌨️ All-Weather Capability: The bike’s design allows for reliable performance in various conditions, making it a versatile option for year-round riders.

🔋 Battery Management Strategy: Using two batteries effectively extends range, catering to longer rides without downtime—a smart approach for e-bike users.

🚦 Functional Features: The turn signals enhance safety and usability, proving that innovative features can improve the riding experience.

🗣️ Engagement with Riders: Encouraging community interaction fosters a sense of shared experience and can provide valuable insights for potential buyers.

Video Summary

My Biggest Blunder: Aventon Aventure Updates and Aventon Customer Support

• The speaker discusses his experience with his Aventon Aventure e-bike and a recent issue he encountered.

“You ever do something so dumb that you have to tell other people about it in hopes that they don’t have the same issue?”

The issue with Adventure 1 During the Comparison Video

• While doing a comparison video between the Aventon Adventure and Adventure 2, the speaker’s Adventure 1 e-bike had a power issue.
• Despite trying various troubleshooting steps, the speaker was unable to make the Adventure 1 work.

“Mine wouldn’t start up… it was dead dead in the water… every time I hit the button to power it up, I’d get nothing.”

Contacting Aventon Customer Support

• The speaker reached out to Aventon’s customer support to seek assistance with the power issue in his Adventure 1 e-bike. He emphasizes that he purchased the bike himself and is a normal customer.
• After contacting customer support through their chat system, he was directed to their support team and filled out a form detailing the issue.
• Aventon support suggested replacing the controller system and display to troubleshoot the problem.

“I went ahead and contacted customer support… I filled out a form telling them what my issue was… we decided that we were going to change out my controller system.” “They also asked me if I wanted to switch out the display… they sent me both… within two days they were on their way being shipped to my location.”

Attempted Controller and Battery Replacement

• The speaker received the replacement controller and attempted to fix the issue by switching out the original controller system and battery. However, the power issue persisted.

“I switched out the battery… tried it again… it did not work… I contacted customer support again and said, ‘Look, I’ve replaced the controller… I’ve even plugged in the new display… and that didn’t work either.'”

Seeking Help from an Authorized Repair Facility

• Aventon directed the speaker to an authorized repair facility close to his location when the troubleshooting steps did not resolve the power issue.
• The speaker dropped off his bike at the repair facility, communicated the issue, and left it for inspection.

“Eventing then directed me to an event and authorized repair facility… I dropped it off right before they closed… and I told them what the issue was.”

Resolution at the Repair Facility

• The next day, the repair facility contacted the speaker and informed him they were able to successfully start up his Adventure 1 e-bike by simply removing and reinserting the battery.
• The speaker was surprised and wanted to understand how they fixed the issue.

“The very next day I get a call back from that repair facility saying, ‘Hey, we’ve got it fired up, we’re good to go… we just took the battery out, we put it back in, and we fired it up.'”

Identifying the Power Button Misconception

• The repair facility clarified that the power button on the Adventure 1 e-bike is not the same as the Adventure 2. On the Aventure 1, the power button is located on the left side, unlike the Aventure 2 where it is the “I” button in the middle.
• The speaker realized that during his review when he thought his Adventure 1 was not working, he had been pressing the wrong button.

“So, when I did that review and I thought my bike was not working, that was because I was holding down the ‘I’ button in the middle on my original Adventure, which is not the power-up button… I’m hitting the wrong button on my adventure.”

Reporting Brake Issues to Aventon Customer Support

• In another incident, during the speaker’s mountain bike trail test of the Aventure 2, he noticed an issue with the brakes and recorded a video to showcase the problem.
• He promptly reached out to Aventon’s customer support team and shared the video, expressing concern about the brake performance.

“When I did the mountain bike trail test, I didn’t like the way the brakes were sounding… I took that video and I sent it to Aventon’s customer support team immediately.”

Positive Experiences with Aventon Customer Support

• The speaker expresses his positive experiences with Aventon’s customer support, mentioning that their response and assistance have been excellent.
• He encourages viewers to share their own experiences with Aventon’s customer support, both positive and negative.

“I have to tell you my two experiences that I’ve had with customer support so far have been excellent… I have nothing to complain about… so if you could go ahead, leave a comment down below… good or bad… and maybe we can show them a little love for what they’ve been doing right.”

Video Summary

Introduction

• The video takes place at the Soldiers Memorial Mountain Bike Trail.
• The purpose is to test out the new Aventon Adventure 2 mountain bike.
• The fenders and rack have been removed from the bike for the test.

“We are out here at the Memorial Soldiers Mountain Bike Park to test out the new Adventure 2 and see how well it does. As you can see, I’ve taken off the fenders and the rack on the back.”

Removing Fenders and Rack

• Removing the fenders and rack is not advised.
• It is a time-consuming process that requires removing the entire back wheel.

“I wouldn’t advise anybody to do that on their own. You have to take the whole back wheel off just to get the fender off. It’s a lot easier if you have the back wheel off when you take off the rack as well.”

Initial Ride

• The rider starts on an advanced trail.
• They express excitement and anticipation for the ride.

“Let’s go see how she rides.”

Trail Experience

• The rider encounters a big hill and successfully climbs it.
• The torque sensor provides a nice experience while riding.
• The rider mentions the need to switch to a more suitable mode for big hills.

“Let’s go… Oh yeah… That felt nice… Let’s see how we do… Oh, don’t fall off… them roots… Let’s go… This might be over my head… It’s a good workout… I’ve moved this thing up into sport mode… that handles some of these big Hills…”

Benefits of Removing Fenders

• The rider explains the reason for removing the fenders.
• They had a previous incident where a stick damaged the rear fender.
• Removing the fenders prevents a similar incident from happening.

“I wanted to take the fenders off this bike because the last time I was here, a big stick went through my rear fender and bent everything up.”

Riding Style and Brakes

• The rider mentions the need to be more confident in riding advanced trails.
• The brakes make strange noises and the front forks shudder when applying them at high speed.
• The rider plans to investigate and fix the issue.

“I feel like you can control the speeds more… I’ll make a video for them to test out the brakes… but they’re making some really weird noises… I know that is not how that’s supposed to work… we’ll find a solution, we’ll get it fixed.”

Feedback on Torque Sensor

• The rider praises the torque sensor for providing a better riding experience.
• They mention that the bike is easier to ride on trails and gives more control.

“This bike is easier to ride on the trails… the torque sensor really helps you feel it… you can control the speeds more and all that… the bike is super solid.”

Conclusion

• The rider expresses satisfaction with the bike’s performance and fun factor.
• They recommend the Adventure 2 for single-track trails with moderate jumps.
• The rider mentions the possibility of trying a real eMTB in the future.

“That bike is super fun… this bike is 100% legit for a single-track trail where the jumps aren’t that big… I highly recommend it… I might have one of those coming soon.”

Video Summary

Introduction

• Long-distance battery test on the Aventon Aventure 2 in cold weather.
• Rider weighs 235 lbs.
• Temperature is expected to be 42°F.
• Bike has 20 pounds of pressure in the tires and an extra battery.

“We’re going to do the long-distance battery test today and I know that they said it’ll do 60 miles with it being warm weather and 180-pound rider, and things like that. I’m 235 lbs, and the high today is only supposed to be 42.”

Attachments and Modifications

• Bungee cords attached using a bolt.
• Extra battery brought for the trip.

“I’ve got 20 pounds of pressure in the bike, brought an extra battery, and added all my attachments so I could be safe on this trip.”

Torque Sensor

• Shifting gears is necessary with the torque sensor.
• Provides more control and a closer connection with the bike.

“You know there’s one thing I noticed with this torque sensor is you’re spent a lot of time shifting gears, and that is totally fine. I like the fact that you just you ride more, it’s not going to take you along like it does with the cadence sensor and you just have more control you’re just more one with it.”

Tire Issue

• Problem with the front tire.
• Tire not seated correctly, causing a high spot.
• Bike needs to be taken to the bike shop for inspection.

“We are at 19 miles and we’ve got a problem. I don’t know, there’s something going on with this front tire. It’s like it just seems… it’s gotten worse since the more miles I put on it. I’m going to have to take it back to the bike shop and we’re going to have to have it looked at.”

Tour Mode and Battery Power

• 45% battery power remaining at 21.5 miles.
• Riding mostly in tour mode.

“We are at 21.5 miles I have 45% battery power. We’re going to start heading home and then that way maybe I’ll time it out right. Besides that, it’s doing good. I’m still cruising in tour mode and I think it’s doing great.”

Tire Issue Resolution

• A visit to “The Bike Lane” to address the tire issue.
• A new nut with a floating washer resolves the problem.

“I am back at The Bike Lane and they are taking a look at the tire. We think that maybe when we added the FlatOut that the tire just didn’t get seated correctly. Then my brakes started hitting that front rotor and to me that was an issue… They put new nuts on it. Ones with a floating washer and that seems to fix the issue.”

Total Distance and Comparison

• Battery ran down after 33.63 miles.
• Comparison between Adventure and Adventure 2 features.
• Differences in seat post size and display software.

“By the time I ran the battery down to zero, as you saw, I had done 33.63 miles and that is pretty good… these are some things that I didn’t know that are different with the A2. Number one, is the seat post. On the A2 is 30.9 and the one on the adventure original version is 30.4… Secondly, the display on the adventure 2 is a little bit different than the one on the adventure 1.”

Difficulty with Trip Tracking

• Difficulty in tracking trip data on the Adventure 2.
• Required long or double pressing of turn signals.
• Manual reference needed to find trip data.

“What I noticed was that when it came to tracking a trip or a trip B. It’s a lot it’s a lot harder than it is on the adventure… With this new display, and new model, I had to look it up in the manual because I can’t even find my trip data. That is because now you have to long press or double press the two turn signals and there it is. It’s the way that you have to do it and unfortunately, I’m going to look at that way more than I’m going to look at how many trees I’ve saved during my ride.”

Pedal Strikes and Crankset Height

• No pedal strikes during the ride.
• Crankset height measured to compare with Adventure 1.
• No issues with Adventure 2 so far.

“During my ride, I didn’t have any pedal strikes and I was like ‘OK,’ either I learned how to ride a bike better or they made some changes… I even shortened the crank from 170 to 152 millimeters and I didn’t have that issue again. Well, so far, I haven’t had that issue with the adventure 2.”

Getting Used to Torque Sensor

• Shifting gears frequently with the torque sensor.
• Need to apply more pressure to the crank when it feels like the bike is dragging.
• Getting used to the new sensor takes time if familiar with a cadence sensor.

“I had to shift gears a lot and that’s totally understandable and fine, but it will take a while for you to get used to this new torque sensor if you’ve been using a cadence sensor before… whenever I was in the wrong gear or whatever it felt like I was just kind of pushing the bike along, like it needed air in the tires. I checked them they were still at 20 PSI by the time I got back.”

“I had to shift gears a lot… whenever I was in the wrong gear or whatever it felt like I was just kind of pushing the bike along, like it needed air in the tires.”

Video Summary

Aventure 1 vs Aventure 2

• Scott compares his own Aventure 1, which has over 1300 miles on it, with the Aventure 2, which only has 25 miles on it.
• The Aventure 1 is priced at $1499, while the Aventure 2 is priced at $1899. Scott questions whether the $400 difference is worth it.

“This is my Aventure 1 and with that, this bike has over 1300 miles on it. […] This is my adventure 2 with only 25 miles on it. Currently, the version one is only $1499 and the version 2 is $1899, but is there a big enough difference for that $400 extra.”

Features common to both versions

• Both Aventon bikes come with metal front and rear fenders.
• Both bikes have removable lithium-ion batteries with 720 watt-hour capacity, 48-volt, 15-amp hour.
• The bikes share the same 750-watt Buffang rear hub motor with a peak power of 1130 Watts.
• Both have front and rear two-piston hydraulic brakes with 180-millimeter rotors.
• They also share an 8-speed Shimano transmission with trigger shifters.
• The seat, seat post frame, front forks (180mm fully suspension made by Zoom), and tires (26″ by 4″) are the same on both bikes.
• Both bikes have thumb throttles on the left-hand side.
• They have a maximum speed of 28 miles per hour and a payload capacity of 400 pounds.
• Both come with a color display that hooks into an app.
• They both have front headlights and tail lights integrated into the battery.

“Both bikes will come with metal front and rear fenders. […] Both bikes have these huge 26″ by 4″ inch tires. […] Both bikes have thumb throttles which are on the left hand side. […] Each will have a color display that hooks into an app. They both have front headlights that are integrated into the battery and they both have tail lights that are integrated into the battery…”

Differences in sizes and colors

• The Aventure 1 stepover model comes in three sizes: small (5’1″ to 5’9″), medium (5’7″ to 5’11”), and large (5’11” to 6’4″). It is available in green, tan, and black.
• The stepthrough model of the Aventure 1 comes in two sizes: small/medium (4’11” to 5’7″) and medium/large (5’7″ to 6’1″). It is available in tan, green, and red.
• The stepover model of the Aventure 2 comes in two sizes: regular (5’3″ to 5’10”) and large (5’10” to 6’4″). It is available in slate gray and green (camouflage).
• The stepthrough model of the Aventure 2 also comes in two sizes: regular (4’11” to 5’7″) and large (5’7″ to 6’1″). It is available in blue and black.

“On the original Aventure, the stepover comes in three sizes. […] The step through version of this bike comes in two sizes. […] The Aventure 2 stepover comes in two sizes. […] The step-through model also comes in two sizes. You have two color choices with the step-through.”

Weight and additional features

• Both the stepover and stepthrough models of the Aventure 1 weigh 73 pounds.
• Both versions of the Aventure 2 weigh 77 pounds.
• The Aventure 2 comes stock with a back rack, whereas the Aventure 1 does not. The back rack can be purchased separately for around $65 on the website. The new rack design of the Aventure 2 prevents it from sliding to the rear.
• The Aventure 2 also comes with a derailleur guard, while the Aventure 1 does not.

“The step-over and the step-through both weigh 73 pounds. […] Both versions of the Aventure 2 weigh 77 pounds. […] The Aventure 2 comes stock with a back rack. The original Aventure, it does not. […] The Aventure does not have a derailleur guard while the Aventure 2 comes stock with one.”

Different brakes and displays

• The Aventure 1 uses Zoom brakes, while the Aventure 2 uses Textro brakes. Scott hopes that the Aventure 2 will require fewer brake bleeds or brake lever bleeds.
• The Aventure 2 has dual brake lights and turn signals, while the Aventure 1 only has an integrated tail light and brake light on the left-hand side.
• The Aventure 1 has a cadence sensor with five pedal assist levels, while the Aventure 2 has a torque sensor with four pedal assist levels (Eco, Touring, Sport, and Turbo).

“The Original Aventure for me came with Zoom brakes which over the time I’ve had to do lever bleeds; quite often actually. […] The Aventure has an integrated tail light and brake light that’s on the left-hand side. The Aventure 2 has dual brake lights and turn signals. […] The Aventure has a Cadence Sensor and it has five different pedal assist levels. […] The Aventure 2 has a Torque Sensor and that makes the riding experience totally different. Instead of the five pedal assist levels this bike has 4.”

Torque Sensor vs Pedal Assist

• Torque Sensor allows for Eco mode and higher speeds
• Aventure and Aventure 2 have different experiences with Torque Sensor
• Aventure has 1 pedal assist level, Aventure 2 has 4 levels

“The great thing about a Torque Sensor is that you can be an Eco, which in theory, is pedal assist 1 and you are not limited to only going 8-10mph. When I tested this, I had it in eco mode and I had the bike up to 20 mph. Because of that, that makes a huge difference and a huge difference in the riding experience when it comes between the Aventure and the Aventure 2.”

Battery Life Comparison

• Aventure: 45 miles on pedal assist, 27 miles using throttle
• Aventure 2: 60 miles on pedal assist, 30 miles using throttle
• Future videos will test the theory and drain the battery

“Aventon also says the Aventure will do 45 miles on pedal assist and 27 miles using just throttle. On the Aventure 2, it will do 60 miles on a single battery charge and 30 miles using throttle only. I’m going to be testing that theory out in the next video and we’re going to be doing a long-distance test to see how long it’s going to take me before I drain the battery.”

Additional Features

• Aventure comes in three sizes and three colors
• Aventure 2 comes in two sizes and two colors
• Aventure: Cadence Sensor, Aventure 2: Torque Sensor
• Aventure 2 has dual tail lights and turn signals
• Aventure: 5 levels of Pedal Assist, Aventure 2: 4 levels
• Aventure 2 includes a derailleur guard and rear rack

“The Aventure comes in three sizes and three colors, while the Aventure 2 comes in two sizes and two colors. One weighs 73lbs; the other one weighs 77lbs. The Aventure uses a Cadence Sensor while the Aventure 2 has a Torque Sensor. The Aventure gets one tail light but with the Aventure 2, you get dual tail lights and turn signals. The Aventure has 5 levels of Pedal Assist, and the Aventure 2 has four levels. The Aventure can go 45 miles with pedal assist and 27 miles throttle only while the Aventure 2 can do 60 miles using pedal assist and 30 miles using throttle. The adventure does not come with a derailleur guard or a rear rack, but the Aventure 2 comes with both.”

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.”

Video Summary

Introduction

• Scott Hardesty is conducting a battery test on the Aventon Aventure e-bike in cold weather.
• He brings an extra battery to avoid being stranded without power.
• He mentions his previous test on the Velotrack Nomad and covers factors like weight and tire pressure.
• The current weather is 38 degrees Fahrenheit.

“Today it’s going to be how far can I actually get in cold weather with one battery on my Aventon Adventure… I am bringing another battery with me because I am smart…”

Riding with Extra Battery

• Scott brings an additional 10 pounds with the extra battery.
• He weighs 230 pounds and adds 20 pounds of tire pressure.
• The ride starts at 38 degrees Fahrenheit.

“I’m bringing an extra battery so that’s going to be an additional 10 pounds… 20 pounds of pressure in the tires because that’s how I like to ride… the weather is 38 degrees right now.”

Accident and Equipment Damage

• Scott encounters an accident where he hits something and falls off his bike.
• His helmet sinks into the mud, potentially damaging his 360 lens.
• His bike’s lock may have come off or stripped out due to the accident.

“I hit there… My helmet sinks into the mud… I’m pretty sure I just totally scratched that 360 lens… also my lock came off… it is pretty heavy and I’m not sure but I think it might have stripped out.”

Distance Covered and Battery Drain

• Scott covers around 19.3 miles before his battery reaches zero power.
• As the battery drains, it limits the maximum speed, reducing it to about 8 mph.

“We made it about 19.3 miles before things started to… we have zero battery power at this point… I was moving about eight miles an hour, basically as if I didn’t even have battery going.”

Conclusion and Final Thoughts

• Scott considers the test successful, despite encountered issues.
• He believes the bike can go the distance, with the potential to reach 20 miles.
• The extra battery was crucial in ensuring he didn’t run out of power.
• Scott expresses gratitude to his viewers and looks forward to future rides.

“I think that was a pretty successful test… so now you know if you’re heading out and it’s under 40 degrees you’re going to be able to get about 20 miles before you’re out of battery… super glad that I brought that extra battery.”

Specifications and Features

• Provides an overview of the specifications and features of the Aventon Adventure and Velotric Nomad 1 bikes.
• Mentions the different sizes and colors available for each model.
• Highlights the adjustable full front suspensions and two-piston hydraulic brakes on both bikes.
• States the weight capacity of each bike, with the Nomad 1 capable of handling a higher payload.
• Describes the presence of a thumb throttle and Shimano eight-speed transmission on both bikes.
• Discusses the ability to unlock the bikes to a higher speed class.
• Mentions the inclusion of front and rear fenders on both models.
• Compares the headlight placement and type between the Adventure and Nomad 1.
• Notes the presence of rear racks and weight limitations on both bikes.
• Mentions the battery specifications and integration into the frame of each bike.

“The Aventon Adventure and Velotric Nomad 1 bikes have similar specifications and features, but there are some differences that may influence your choice.”

Optimal response time for throttle and pedal assist

• The Aventon Aventure has a slight delay before the throttle kicks in, with about a full pedal rotation needed
• In comparison, the Velotric Nomad has a quicker response for both the throttle and pedal assist

The Nomad has a quicker response time when using the throttle and pedal assist, requiring less time to kick in compared to the Aventure.

Speed limitations of the thumb throttle

• The thumb throttle on both bikes can only take them up to 20 miles per hour when locked or unlocked
• However, once unlocked, the throttle on the Nomad allows for a top speed of 26 miles per hour, compared to the Aventure’s 20 miles per hour

The Nomad offers a higher top speed of 26 miles per hour when using the thumb throttle, while the Aventure maxes out at 20 miles per hour.

Battery range with pedal assist vs. throttle only

• According to Aventon, the Aventure can achieve a range of 45 miles with pedal assist and 27 miles with throttle-only usage
• The Nomad, as stated by Velotric, has a slightly higher range of 55 miles with pedal assist and 52 miles with throttle-only usage

The Aventure has a slightly lower range compared to the Nomad, with 45 miles using pedal assist and 27 miles using throttle-only, while the Nomad can reach 55 miles with pedal assist and 52 miles with throttle-only usage.

Factors affecting battery range

• Factors such as rider weight, tire pressure, and terrain can influence the number of miles achieved with a battery
• In a previous video, the presenter obtained around 37 miles on the Aventure with 17 pounds of tire pressure and weighing 230 pounds

Several factors, including rider weight, tire pressure, and terrain, can impact the distance covered on a single battery charge.

Seat comfort and modifications

• The presenter found the seat on the Aventure uncomfortable and replaced it with a different seat
• On the other hand, the seat on the Nomad did not require any modification
• However, the presenter did install suspension seat posts on both bikes according to personal preference

The Nomad’s seat is more comfortable out of the box compared to the Aventure, which required a seat modification. The presenter added his own suspension seat posts to both bikes.

Upcoming accessory video and personal preferences

• The presenter plans to create an accessory video for the Nomad, highlighting both shared and unique accessories with the Aventure
• The Aventure and the Nomad have become the presenter’s favorite bikes due to features such as hydraulic brakes, front suspension, 750-watt motors, and long-range batteries
• The presenter personally favors the Aventure due to its built-in brake light and nighttime light, important for riding in a city like Chicago

Both the Aventure and the Nomad are highly recommended, offering impressive features such as hydraulic brakes, front suspension, strong motors, and long-lasting batteries. However, the Aventure’s built-in brake light and nighttime light make it more suitable for city riding.

“I’m thinking about I’m putting it Toe to Toe with my adventure and the reason I like my Aventure is because it has that built-in brake light and nighttime light, that’s like one of the only reasons that I would choose an adventure over this bike because they’re basically the same.”

Video Summary

Introduction to the trail

• Soldiers Memorial Park mountain bike trail has two different tracks.
• The narrator previously did the super easy track with their multijoy bike, which only had 30 miles on it.
• This time, the narrator wants to try the harder track with their bike that has a thousand miles on it.

“They have two different tracks and the one I did over there was like a super easy one and I did that with my multi joy because only had like 30 miles on it…we’re gonna hit the harder track and see how that goes.”

Experimenting with different bikes

• The narrator enjoys trying different bikes to push them to their limits.
• They believe that either their body or the bike will fail at some point.
• They acknowledge that the advanced trail is an option but prefer to stick with the beginner trail to test their bike’s capabilities.

“I feel like I’m constantly making these bikes do things they’re not supposed to do just to try them out… they do have an advanced trail and they have a beginner trail, I’m obviously doing the beginner trail because I am not a mountain bike rider.”

Familiarity with the course

• The narrator realizes that the trail they previously did with their Multijoy bike leads into the trail they are doing now.
• This gives them some familiarity with the course, making them more confident in tackling it.

“I just figured out that that trail over there actually leads into the trail that I did with my multi droid before so at least I know the course a little bit.”

Riding the black diamond

• The narrator decides to challenge themselves and ride the black diamond trail.
• They feel more comfortable on their current bike, which has a more suitable build for this type of trail.
• However, they mention that they’re not attempting any big jumps, only small ones.

“I didn’t hit the black diamond this time…but this time I think I will…I feel a lot more comfortable on this bike, the throttle’s kicking it…I mean this thing is just kind of like built for this except I’m just not doing any jumps…I mean little jumps baby jumps not big jumps so let’s see what…the black diamond has in store.”

Excitement and completion of the trail

• The narrator expresses excitement and enjoyment after completing the trail.
• They were more aggressive on this trail due to their familiarity with the bike and the modifications they made.
• The narrator appreciates the bike’s features, such as the hydraulic brakes and the absence of pedal strikes.

“That was fun…I was also more aggressive with this trail because I know this bike…with that shorter crank that I put on it, there were no pedal strikes and that’s amazing…this bike is awesome…I think it’s not made for this but it is handling it fine.”

Video Summary

Tools needed for the job

• The tools needed for this job are: an 8 millimeter Allen wrench, grease, crank puller, and a Venton Hatchet tool for removing and installing the pedals.

“Let’s go over the tools that you’re going to need for this job. You’re going to need an eight millimeter Allen wrench, grease, a crank puller, and the Aventon Hatchet tool.”

Removing the left side crank

• Start by loosening and removing the cover using the 8mm Allen Wrench.
• Use the crank puller to remove the crank by screwing it in clockwise.
• Remove the crank puller and add grease to the areas that touch the metal.
• Reattach the crank, making sure to put grease around it.
• Install the pedal, applying grease before screwing it in counterclockwise.

“We’re going to start with the left side first. Use the eight millimeter Allen wrench to remove the cover. Then, use the crank puller to remove the crank. Add grease to the areas that touch the metal. Reattach the crank and install the pedal.”

Adding grease to the crank

• Before reassembling the crank, it is important to add grease to prevent popping and creaking.
• Use scissors to open the grease tube and apply it to the areas that touch the metal.
• Make sure to grease the crank, the rod, and the pedal threads.

“Now, let’s move on to adding grease. Cut open the grease tube and apply it to the areas that touch the metal. Don’t forget to grease the crank, the rod, and the pedal threads.”

Removing the right side crank

• Flip the bike around and remove the chain from the sprocket.
• Use the Venton Hatchet tool to remove the right side crank.
• Unscrew and remove all the parts, then reassemble them with the stock sprocket.

“Now, let’s remove the right side crank. Flip the bike around and remove the chain from the sprocket. Use the Venton Hatchet tool to remove the crank. Unscrew and remove all the parts, then reassemble them with the stock sprocket.”

Testing the crank after installation

• Take the bike for a test ride and put weight on it, torquing it hard.
• If there are no noises or issues, it means the grease was applied correctly.
• Make sure to enjoy the ride and double-check the crank’s tightness.

“After installing the crank, take the bike for a test ride. Apply weight and torque it to check for any noises or issues. If everything is working fine, enjoy the ride!”