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.

Top ebikes of 2023: Your Ultimate Buyers Guide!

Best 26in fat tire ebikes

• The Aventon Adventure 2 is the top pick for 26in fat tire bikes.
• The bike features a torque sensor, dual brake lights with turn signals, and excellent quality.
• However, it is a big and heavy bike.
• The Velocic Nomad 1 is the second choice and offers great styling and quality brakes.
• But it also has a heavy build and limited battery-powered tail lights.

“The Aventon Adventure 2 has everything I love in a fat tire E Bike”

Top cargo ebikes

• The Veletri Packer One is the recommended choice for cargo ebikes.
• It has a larger front tire for stability, a high weight capacity, and four piston brakes.
• However, it has limited accessories for carrying cargo.
• The Aventon Abound cargo ebike is the second choice with a torque sensor and multiple accessories.
• But it has a lower speed limit of 20 mph.

“The Veletri Packer One offers a bigger front tire for stability and high weight capacity”

Best utility ebikes

• The Rad Power RadRunner 3 Plus is the top choice for utility ebikes.
• Rad Power offers over 350 configurations and endless accessory options.
• It features a Twist throttle and reaches a top speed of 25 mph.
• However, it has limited color options and a loud rear hub motor.
• The Mokwheel Scoria is the second choice with a great look and a larger battery capacity.
• But it may require additional modifications to address pedaling issues.

“The Rad Power RadRunner 3 Plus offers extensive customization options and a high top speed”

Recommended foldable ebikes

• The Engwe Engine Pro is the top pick for foldable ebikes.
• It offers three power settings and comes with racks and fenders.
• However, it has a higher price tag of $1,500.
• The Aventure Sinch.2 is the second choice with excellent build quality and easy assembly.
• But it has mechanical brakes and was originally locked to 20 mph.
• The Gotrax F2 is a budget-friendly foldable bike that outperforms its price point.
• However, it comes with mechanical brakes and a basic display.

“The Engwe Engine Pro is like three bikes in one with its different power settings”

Best commuter ebikes

• The Aventon Level 2 is the recommended choice for commuter ebikes.
• It features a torque sensor, lightweight construction, and comfortable ride.
• The only con is the lack of an adjustable stem.
• The Velec Tre Discover 1 is the second choice with a variety of color options.
• It is nimble, lightweight, and offers a comfortable ride.
• However, it does not come with a rear rack.

“The Aventon Level 2 is a lightweight and nimble commuter bike with a torque sensor”

Top dual battery ebikes

• The MoonCool MC3 is the recommended choice for dual battery ebikes.
• It has dual motors, all-wheel drive, and an option to add a second battery.
• The bike offers an excellent price point.
• Blix Ultra is a Class 2/3 bike that is very versital
• It is easy to cruise at 30mph with the Blix Ultra

Moped Style ebikes

• Top pick Engwe M20.
• It has dual batteries, dual headlights and is super fun to ride.
• Good price point.

Overall Favorite Ebike of 2023

• Weighs only 36 lb and is minimalistic
• No throttle, no display
• The bike is silent and makes you feel good at pedaling
• Some may not like the absence of a throttle or display

“The Velotric T1ST weighs only 36 lb and is minimalistic, with no throttle or display. It is silent and makes you feel good at pedaling.”

Which One Reigns Supreme? Aventon Level 2 vs Aventure 2

Introduction

• Scott is going to compare the Aventon Level 2 and the Adventure 2 to help viewers decide which one to buy.

“we’re going to do is we’re going to look at the difference between the level two and the Adventure 2 to kind of help you decide which one you might want to buy”

Similarities

• Both bikes are class two e-bikes that can reach up to 20 mph using the torque sensor or thumb throttle. Both can be unlocked to reach class three speeds of 28 mph.
• Both bikes have a color display, USB port, and up to 60 miles of range on a single battery charge.
• They both come with Tekro two-piston hydraulic brakes, 8-speed transmission, trigger shifters, fenders, and a back rack.

“both of these bikes arrive as a class two and you can go up to 20 M an hour via the torque sensor that they both have or your thumb throttle that’s on the left hand side…both of these bikes through the Event app to take you up to class three speeds which is 28 mph…both bikes have a color display and a USB port at the bottom of each display to help you keep your phone charged…both of these bikes can do up to 60 mil on a single battery charge…both bikes come with Tekro two-piston hydraulic brakes and 180 mm rotors…both bikes have a Shimano 8-speed transmission and Trigger shifters…both bikes also come with fenders and a back rack”

Differences in Weight and Payload Capacity

• The Level 2 weighs 62 lb with a payload capacity of 300 lb, while the Adventure 2 weighs 77 lb with a payload capacity of 400 lb. Heavier riders may prefer the Adventure 2.

“the Level 2 weighs 62 lb and has a payload capacity of 300 lb…The Adventure 2 weighs 77 lb but has a payload capacity of 400 lb…if you are a heavier Rider then I would suggest that you might want to go ahead and choose the Adventure 2 over the level two”

Differences in Size

• Both bikes come in different sizes based on rider height. The Level 2 has a regular size for riders who are 5’3″ to 5’10” and a large size for riders who are 5’10” to 6’4″. The Adventure 2 has a smaller size for riders who are 4’11” to 5’7″ and a larger size for riders who are 5’7″ to 6’1″.

“the regular [size] which is great for Riders who are 53 to 510 and the large which is great for Riders who are 510 to 64…the smaller size is great for Riders who are 411 to 57 and the larger size is great for Riders who are 57 to 61”

Differences in Battery and Motor Power

• The Level 2 uses a 48V 14Ah battery with 672Wh of power, while the Adventure 2 has a 48V 15Ah battery with 720Wh of power. The Adventure 2 has a more powerful motor, with 750W peak power and 80 Nm of torque, compared to the Level 2’s 500W rear hub motor with 750W peak power and 60 Nm of torque.

“the level two uses a 48 volt 14 amp hour with 672 wat hours of power while the adventure has a 48v 15 amp hour with 720 W hours of power…the level two has 500 W rear hub motor it has a peak power of 750 W and 60 Nm of torque…the adventure has a 750 W motor and it can peak out at 1,130 Watts it also has 80 Newton M of torque”

Differences in Tire Size and Type

• The Level 2 has 27.5-inch rims with 2.1-inch Kenda hybrid tires that are puncture-resistant with a street tread. The Adventure 2 is more suitable for off-roading with its 26×4-inch tires that have an aggressive tread.

“the level two sits on 27.5 in rims it has 2.1 in Kenda hybrid tires on them they’re puncture resistant and they have a great Street tread on them plus you have a through axle in the front…the Adventure is more for off-roading or basically any terrain it has 26x 4in tires on them it has an aggressive tread and this bike is basically built to go anywhere”

Riding Experience and Conclusion

• The Level 2 is lighter, nimble, and better for city riding, while the Adventure 2 feels like a luxury SUV, suitable for off-roading and plowing through any terrain.
• Scott personally prefers the Adventure 2 and has put more miles on it compared to the Level 2.

“the level two is light and it’s nimble and you feel like you can just whip it around anywhere well the Adventure 2 is like this bigv I mean it just it looks great it’s a much bigger bike or at least it feels that way and you’re just kind of like plowing through everything…when it comes to riding both bikes there actually is a big difference…if you’re looking for that kind of bike that you can just whip around well then yeah the level two is definitely going to be the one for you…if you want a bike that will go anywhere and do anything well the Adventure 2 is going to be the one to choose…if you spend most of your time in the city this 100% I would choose over the Adventure 2”

Video Summary

Aventon’s rumored speed limit fix

• There was a rumor that Aventon had fixed the speed limit issue on the original Aventon Venture bike and potentially unlocked other models as well.

Testing the speed limit on the Aventon Aventure

• The host recollects that when he first got the Aventon Venture, it was difficult to reach 28 miles per hour. However, after reconnecting it to the Aventon app, he decided to see if the bike was actually unlocked to go faster.

“When I first got this bike, it was a hard time even getting it up to 28 miles an hour… I reconnected it to the event in the app”

Aventon Aventure 2 reaching the unlocked speed

• The Aventon Venture was able to reach a speed higher than 28 miles per hour after reconnecting the bike to the app.

“That was not even an option before, and that thing accelerated quick, and we got it done.”

Testing other Aventon bike models

• The host decides to test other Aventon bikes to see if they are also unlocked to go faster. He starts with the Aventon Cinch.

“What other bikes are unlocked… let’s go ahead and see. Let’s go ahead and switch to the Cinch.”

Testing the unlocked speed on the Aventon Sinch.2

• The host tests the Aventon Sinch.2 and confirms that it is able to go faster than its previous speed limit.

“Let’s see if this one will actually go 25 miles an hour… Yes, so this one’s pushing me right along.”

The limitations of the throttle speed

• The host clarifies that no matter the bike, the throttle will only take you up to 20 miles per hour.

“It doesn’t matter what bike… the throttle is only going to take you to 20 miles an hour.”

Testing the other unlocked Aventon bikes

• The host proceeds to test the Aventon Abound and Aventon Soltera 2 to see if they also reach the unlocked speed.

“We are now on the Aventon Abound… Let’s go ahead and see if this one goes to 25… We are on the Soltera 2… Let’s see if this one goes to 25.”

Unlocking the speed on the Aventon Abound and Soltera 2

• The host unveils that the Aventon Abound had its speed limit set at 20 miles per hour, but it seems that the Soltera 2 is already set for 25 miles per hour.

“As you can see, this one is set for 25 miles an hour… The Soltera II is already set for 25 miles an hour.”

“Bump it up until it tells you that this is the max speed, and that’s it… You are good to go.”

Additional testing by Mike Rochester

• The host sends the bikes to his friend Mike Rochester in New York for further testing. Four bikes are tested: Aventon Adventure One, Aventon Level 2, Aventon Soltera 2 (second generation), and Aventon Pace 500 (third generation).

“In Rochester, New York, we have four bikes to test out… We’re gonna unlock all four bikes and show you what these speeds cap off at.”

Unlocking the speed on the Aventon Pace 500

• The host and Mike Rochester unlock the speed on the Aventon Pace 500 and successfully reach 28 miles per hour.

“We are gonna go ahead and bump that up to 28… So we’re going to bump up the speed on the adventure one… 29. So I got two bikes at 29 miles per hour.”

Unlocking the speed on the Aventon Level 2

• They unlock the speed on the Aventon Level 2 and are able to reach 29 miles per hour.

“Go ahead and bump that speed up right up to 28 miles per hour… 29. So we’re going to bump up the speed on the Level 2.”

Unlocking the speed on the Aventon Adventure One

• They find that the Aventon Adventure One only allows them to increase the speed up to 20 miles per hour, but still manage to reach 29 miles per hour.

“Let’s see what happens… 29 miles per hour.”

Unlocking the speed on the Aventon Soltera 2

• They unlock the Aventon Soltera 2’s speed limit to 25 miles per hour and manage to reach a maximum speed of 23 miles per hour.

“Let’s see if we get out of the Soltera too… 23.”

Steps to unlock an Aventon bike’s speed

• The host provides instructions on how to unlock the speed on an Aventon bike using the Aventon app. He demonstrates it with the Aventon Soltera 2.

“Let me show you real quick on how to unlock your Aventon bike… You’re just going to plus it up until it tells you that this is the max speed.”

“Now we have the Soltera 2… it shows that this one is set for 25 miles an hour.”

Encouragement to share speeds of other Aventon bikes

• The host asks viewers to share the top speed of their Aventon bikes to contribute to the community’s information.

“If you have one of the bikes that was not covered, well please go ahead check the top speed and put it in the comments below. That’ll help along with the Aventon community so that we all have the same information.”

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.”