Hey Scott! Great video. I live up in Toronto, Ontario, and after a lot of research (and your helpful videos) I purchased my Adventure 2 yesterday. Picked it up today, charged it up and took it for a spin along our waterfront trail. This is my first e-bike and this thing is freakin awesome! I look forward to more videos...keep it up!
Beautiful video of Chicago Scott. I generally like riding away from traffic, you make it look interesting. Except for the folks stepping out in front of you🙄. Using the battery powered gloves you reviewed-game changer for cold weather riding.
Thanks man! Maybe you will change your mind and I will see you on Lake Shore Drive someday. Glad the gloves work for you. The gloves I wear in this video are excellent for temps mid 30's and up (not my batter powered ones).
Hey Scott,thanks for all your hard work into these videos to help us find the right bike for us to choose..You should have 10k subscribers you definitely do a great job on the videos on the bike you are reviewing for us.👍👍
I just ran an experiment on my Level 1. Over the past 3 days, I rode it 42 miles(GPS) and still had 2 bars left. Most was at PAS 2, with a few miles on both 1 and 3. Never used PAS 4 or 5. Mostly level. I never use the throttle except when starting when stopped. I’ve got 3,700 trouble free miles on my baby. As far as I know Aventon is the only brand with a 2 yr warranty, I’ve got 4 months left. I put an adjustable stem and put mustache handlebars on it for comfort. I was considering a cushioned seat like a Cloud 9, but since most of my daily trips are only 10 miles or so, I’m putting that off. Today was 25 miles and I can’t handle to stock saddle. I subbed.
Thanks for the feedback Mark. I know that when I test these bikes out for distance, I try to put them in the worst case scenario (highest PAS) and stuff like that. It's great to hear from others out there letting us all know the distance you guys are getting on your bikes. A suspension seat post and a decent seat makes a world of difference. I am not a fan of the stock Aventon seats that they put on the Aventure, but I don't mind it (for some reason) on my Level 2.
I really appreciated your videos. They helped me make my purchasing decision. Today I visited my local ebike shop and put a deposit down on an Aventure 2 to be picked up this weekend. Sorry I didn’t use your link to make the purchase directly through Aventon, but wanted to create the relationship with the shop and get it assembled with many of the accessories you’ve demonstrated. Temps will be in the high 40s in New Hampshire this weekend and I plan to take it on my first “aventure”! I’ve been riding mountain and road bikes for years but getting into my 50s now and this seems to be a good progression. Thanks again!
I also appreciate you! It's fine you didn't use my link, I totally understand wanting a good relationship with a LBS (considering how much I have to visit mine! hahahaha). I'm glad I've helped you figure out which bike you want. Thank for watching!
@0:37 TIP: Anything you bungee to your rack will stay on better if the bungee cord is run under the rack to clip on the other side. That way the load is less likely to shift and flop over. If the cord is long enough I would wrap around a second time. And the load is held tighter running the cords directly under the rack. My two cents ;-D (learned this the hard way commuting to work)
What you couldn’t see is that I had run the straps of the bag thru the rack in 4 places. That added with the bungee cords. There was zero shifting. Great tip for those who don’t know!
Scott thanks for another well made informative video, I hate hav ing to drill down into a menu to get the info I need..... glad I am riding my Adventure on the beach today in 72 degree weather.
Great video, I am always impressed with how well you put these things together. On the pedal strike. If you are standing up on the petals, it is more intuitive that one foot forward, and one back, thus avoiding pedal strikes. If you are seated, it is more intuitive to have 1 foot down and 1 foot up. That leads to more pedal strikes I guess really that would be called a foot strike. Just something I picked up along the way. As I get more, ahem, mature, I find I have to remind myself to get standing in an aggressive position on the off-road.
Good stuff! I just purchased online today the Level 2. Debated on purchasing the adventure instead, but based on how I will be riding, the Level 2 made more sense for me. I enjoy watching your videos! Subscribed!
Trip is how I keep track of how much peddling helps me . I have appliances inside my legs and can't peddle right.. I have to keep trying you Know?. I need the help. Adventure looks like my kind of bike. Thank You for a great video.
Damn though I subscribed already ,muh bad! But anywhoo u and cycle citizen have been my main dudes for feedback on this bike! Hoping to get one in the next 2 months!!!🤟🏾👌🏾👊🏾😁
@scotthardesty heck yea dude u are 1 of 2 main ppl that that helped me make my decision! Your natural enthusiasm with E-bikea definitely helps make u trust worthy! Keep up the good work! Means more then u know!🤟🏾👌🏾🤟🏾👊🏾
I'm enjoying your presentation style as much as the bike info. Looks like you got your 2K subscribers! Although I'm not near Chicago, it isn't a long drive, so I'm going to keep that bike shop in mind, after I decide what e-bike to buy. I drove to Peoria to look at one, so whats a few more miles to Chicago? 😉
Aventon Aventure, Biktrix Stunner X, Trek Allant 8S, and Electra Vale Go! ...... but Trek and Electra are very expensive, have no throttle and are narrow tires; Electra is slowest although I like the retro appearance best of all (I only got 20 mph on Electra test ride, Trek was 25 mph)). I am just finishing up a restoration of my 52 year old Schwinn Collegiate. Before I do an e-bike purchase I want to spend some time riding the regular bike. It has been sitting in garage since about 1985. Tires would not hold air, and when Schwinn went out of business, I couldn't find proper tires for mine. Just found them last month, after an intense 6-month search.
Hello Mr. Scott. Battery heated gloves, I’ll have to look up. Is sim available for socks? I ride down close to zero degrees, four layers on, insulated pack boots, a “Comfy” huge one size fits all zipper-less extra warm over the top of all layers, hooded jacket, really blocks the wind. Aventon Sinch 20” wheels or similar sized Lectric 3.0XP. I’m not light weight, so generally it’s like 20 miles summer and 14 winter, I like higher assist so drains battery faster. The one cold temp issue was “frozen” battery refused a charge, and it needed to warm up in the house for a good number of hours first. Agreed on newer Aventon display!! Who needs trees saved, etc. gimmick. The cheaper Lectric is backup bike for when parts and repair needed for the Sinch which has approx 9,000 miles now. But Lectric display is black and white, large easy info to read on the fly, Zero to 5 assist, not words hard to read on the fly, if worked too hard off trail, it flashes “HOT” and this is excellent, not only voltage of battery, but current. When the battery is closer to depleted, I put it on current. At assist 5 if it keeps putting out 19 amps, is good. If starting to max out at 17 and dropping, well, an obvious need for recharge. I have second battery too, coming for for Aventon Sinch and will use bungee cords to make it held tight. I look forward to going further sans range concern. Thanks for video. Cold isn’t bad, avoiding road salt is the trick. And ice !! For hotter days, I have special cooling “Arctic Cool” t-shirts, wetted to sopping wet and feels 8 degrees cooler with breeze of my biking speed. Adios.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your input! Yes, they do make heated socks as well. In the winter, I always store my batteries in the house as temperatures under 32 degrees can potentially damage the batteries. Keep riding and stay warm (and cool) this year.
Scott you need one of those electric powered train horns that they have for cars. They're only about 2 inches by 1 inch, but they blast. You would have to find some small 12-volt to power it though.
Thanks for another helpful video. I'm getting anxious for warmer weather to arrive in New Hampshire so I can get back on my bike regularly, and excited to replace my V1 Aventure with the V2. I'll make sure to use your referral link when it's time to place my order. It was warm enough (~45F) to go for a short ride yesterday...short because, with 63% charge on the battery, I could only manage a total of eight miles before the battery was exhausted. So my cold weather experience wasn't nearly as good as yours. The shifting frequency you mention sounds fine to me. My riding style tends to be staying in the same PAS level most of the time and shifting to try to keep my cadence more or less the same. If there's a steep hill coming up, I do PAS up in anticipation of needing the extra motor help. I expect that the Aventure.2 and its torque sensor will likely have me modifying my riding style and I look forward to checking that out. When you mentioned Trip A and B, I had to go back to the V1 manual and quick start guide to see if I had overlooked something. I'm happy to know that the V2 displays Trip A and B data, even though it seems a little clumsy to access, because the V1 doesn't...it only has current trip data. Thanks for the tip about the seat post diameter change. I've added the correct shim for my Satori suspension seat post to my Amazon wish list.
Thanks for watching! The V2 does get better cold weather milage than my v1 for sure. I did a video awhile back testing that the V1 cold weather distance. th-cam.com/video/iGh4a8kQB7k/w-d-xo.html I would prefer just seeing my current trip data. Thats what I am used to the V1. It would have made videos like this easier to track. I wasn't able to figure it out until I came back and read the manual (since I figured it worked like the V1) and had to use Strava to track the ride. I guess I could have also used the Aventon app but my trust in that is not as great. I appreciate you taking time to comment and watch the video. Thank you for saving the link. I think you find that you will not have to switch PAS levels to make it up that big hill with the torque sensor. Once it feels you cranking harder it will just give you more assist. This is a feature I do enjoy.
Nice Video, i am trying to decide between the Aventrue 1 and Nomad 1, this will be my first E Bike. Also i think i need to do a road trip to Chicago from Florida. Great info videos brother.
At 1:03, I would've gone ZeroEnigma on that fool and yell "BANG!" or blast a car horn! Anyways, is it 32 miles per full charge on Turbo mode (Mode Assist 5) or is it in assorted modes that you ride on whenever you like? Are the tires inflated to maximum recommended pressure at the time? Does it come pre-slimed to seal any punctures or not? I'm looking to buy this bike next year so I can venture around NYC and beyond to go much further beyond the capabilities of my current e-scooter!
I change the levels of PAS depending on terrain. Tires are inflated to 20psi and there is a 1/2 bottle of FlatOut in each tire. I just got done running some errands on it and it is still one of my favorite bikes.
So, at the end, you got about 33 miles in 40° weather, out of the battery? I’m considering buying that bike for a 30 mile one-way commute to work in Virginia and I’m 265lbs. Although I sincerely hope that a 30-mile ride every other day brings that weight down quickly.
I have not reviewed the 6 Plus. I do know that with the Rad Powers bike I had (RadRunner 3 Plus) it had the loudest most underpowered motors of any ebike. I am also a fan of the battery being enclosed in the frame. I personally, would pick a Aventure 2.
You rock Scott! Love watching your videos! Did you upgrade the stem on this one? Please do the accessories video for A2. Btw I'm getting pedal strikes with mine on sharp turns 😄
Thank you so much! I did not upgrade the stem on this one. The bike seems to fit me real well since I got the correct size. Sorry to hear about the pedal strikes, if it starts to happen to me, I already have a 152mm crank set ready to be put on.
Hi Scott very nice to meet you. I Think your videos have been great very informative. I wound up getting an adventure myself and I absolutely love it. Question I have for you that I’m wondering if you can answer do you think it would be possible to take the new technology meaning the torque sensor and display and put that on the old adventure bike The one thing I always wish it had was a torque sensor. Thanks for your time.
Great review, was hopping to see you hit 40 miles, wonder if you had chosen the lowest setting if the would have helped? You mentioned a seat suspension post, do you have a link for this? Do you think it helps?
This bike can hit 40 miles on lower PAS levels for sure. A suspension seat post does help a ton! This is the one I have on my bike as i really like how it performs but it also doesn't look weird on it. amzn.to/49aPyw4
For fat tire bikes the Max is 30psi. I ride mine at 20psi to help with the crappy Chicago roads. But, it's pretty normal. I am not really sure where that torque sensor is. If its where I think it is, it right where the cranks go into the shaft on the side.
I have never noticed a difference to be honest. But having that piece of mind when it comes to be protected against flats is a must. I use the Sportsman version. amzn.to/3y2MlQ0
This test states to me, that a second battery would be recommended just for the insurance factor. Does a new battery cost around $600. Good stuff Tim from Missouri Go Chiefs
The battery from Aventon for the Aventure is $499. Then another $13 for a matching face plate. Currently, they don't have matching face plates for the V2 models. I do expect them by summer. Thanks for watching!
Since I use FlatOut, I have never had a Flat tire on any of my bikes. If I ever get one, I will do a video on how to change one. Here is the info on the helmet. Kali full face Helmet: amzn.to/3Ep4idk
I go thru phases... I sent years using a cadence sensor. I am very comfortable and familiar with it, but with a torque sensor, I feel more connected to the bike. You have to put more effort in while pedaling but something about that I dig. With that said, I do find I bounce between both. Out of my top 4 favorite bikes, 2 are cadence and 2 are torque.
I checked all your comments but did not see this specific question… Question: We live in flat Florida and consequently we rarely change gears. Given this type of single gear riding, is the torque sensor still the better choice over the cadence sensor?
I feel that I have to change gears less with a cadence sensor. I know that if I put it in PAS 2 I can consistently hit 16mph. Once I find the gear that I like, I just use the throttle when heading up a hill. Although, I guess you could do the same with the torque sensor. Hmmmmm. I can have the bike in Touring and take it up to 22mph if I want to pedal hard. I guess I could do the same with the throttle on the torque sensor as well. Just keep in mind that the throttle will help only up to 20mph.
Everyone raves about the torque sensor but I agree with you about shifting. I have only ridden a cadence sensor bike. If I’m in 3rd gear at 12-14mph putting little pressure on the pedals, will the torque sensor provide any boost in sport mode or do I need to shift into 4th gear to pedal harder to get any boost? Secondly, on a flat city roads for someone that doesn’t shift much, which would you recommend, torque or cadence sensor?
@@1norgman By cranking harder in the gear you are already in, you can get a boost with the torque sensor. You are really putting e on the spot. Since you have already tried a cadence sensor, I would test ride one with a torque sensor. It doesn't even have to be the Aventure 2. You just need to feel the difference to make a good decision. I am fortunate enough to have both of them in my life and I get to switch between the two. Although I would love to just pick one for you, I would be remised if I suggested the wrong one. With that said, I do feel more connected to the bike when it has a torque sensor and I feel that I have better control.
New subscriber. Nice video, I just got the A2, do you need to slam the battery in to prevent it falling out as well? Also the bike randomly turned off one day while riding, came back on by pushing the buttons again, only happened once so far. Thanks for your content.
I have never had an issue with any of my batteries falling out. I do that so I know it clicks in. You have 3 screws underneath the bike where the battery clips in. You might need to adjust them a little bit to ensure your batter fits in there tight.
HEY SCOTT, GREAT VIDEO, QUESTION, DURING THIS TEST HAD YOU UNLOCKED THE BIKE TO A CLASS 3 ( 28 MPH ) OR WAS IT STILL CAPPED AT 20 MPH. I JUST BOUGHT AN AVENTON AVENTURE 2 ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND LOVE THIS BIKE. I'M IN CANADA SO I HAVE LEFT IT AS A CLASS 2 BIKE AND HAVE BEEN RECORDING ALL MY DATA IN A SPREAD SHEET. THIS PAST WEEKEND I RODE THE BIKE FOR 34 MILES AND THAT WAS GOING FROM 100% CHARGE DOWN TO 23% CHARGE. THE TEMP WAS ABOUT 70 DEGREES AND WAS A MIX OF TERRAIN. I STUDIED A LOT BEFORE BUYING THIS BIKE AND I'M GLAD I DID BECAUSE MY OTHER CHOICE WAS THE RAD ROVER 6 PLUS AND NOW I'M FINDING OUT THERE WAS SOME REAL POWER ISSUES WITH THAT BIKE NOT TO MENTION THE LACK OF A TORQUE SENSOR. WAS THAT YOU FLYING THE DRONE AS WELL ? I ALSO HAVE A DJI MINI 2 AND HAVE A TH-cam CHANNEL. HERES THE LINK PLEASE CHECK IT OUT . th-cam.com/channels/MluoHub_eIQxoTvHvpYTig.html
Thanks for reaching out. I do have the bike unlocked to class 3. Yes, I was flying the drone. I have a dji mini 3 pro. Upgraded from the mini 2 as I wanted the ability for it to follow me and crash sensors (I need those for sure). You have some good drone shots as well.
@scotthardesty Thanks for responding to my questions Scott and thanks for taking the time to view some of my drone videos. I noticed I got another subscriber and if that's you then thank you for that. I will subscribe to your channel as well as we seem to have common interests in both e-bikes and drones.
would you recommend this bike for some 6ft and 380 lbs? i gained weight this winter and im trying to get back to 340. i never bought an ebike before.....and im an asthmatic....hills hit me bad and thats why im looking at ebikes. i usually do 15-20 miles rides after work but i have a 44 mile charity ride in june. is this the bike for me...please let me know. love your videos.
You will need an extra battery for that 44 mile with your weight. I am thinking you might be better with a cadence sensor instead of a torque sensor. The torque sensor makes you work to keep going. Although you feel more connected with the bike, I am not sure physically you can handle it (with your asthma). I would say the best bet for you would be to test ride a bike with a cadence sensor and one with a torque sensor. I spend 26 years in the Army (retired Army Ranger) and I have issues with one knee. Riding my Aventon 1(cadence sensor) my knee had no issues. When I first started riding the Aventure 2 (torque sensor) I quickly realized I have to work more to get the speeds that I can easily get on the Aventure 1. I believe that if I didn't start off riding with a cadence sensor I might have issues with my knee today. But I put over 1300 miles on my Aventure 1 and I know I am in better shape for me to be able to ride my Aventure 2. Hopefully this helps.
@@scotthardesty thank you I will try that out…I was 495 at one point…got down to 340 but had a set back but pushing back. Thank you again for all the information. Catch you on the next ride
@@DavesDimension I would also suggest another possible contender. It's the Velotric Nomad 1. It has a weight rating of 440lbs while the Aventure max's out at 400. Not that you will be gaining more weight but the Nomads frame is stronger. I have done video's on it as well. I really enjoy riding that bike as well.
I have noticed that with any of the other bikes I ride that do not use a cadence sensor, you shift gears a lot more. That includes non ebikes as well. But maybe that is just the way I ride.
Cold weather plays a huge factor on your battery life. The temp was mid - upper 30's. Batteries don't like that. I also have 2020 hybrid Rav4 that gets 38mpg in the summer and 32mpg in the winter. Don't let those low numbers stop you from getting the bike. I did the same test the Aventure 1. In the summer I got 35-36 miles out of it and in the winter (same temps), I got 20 miles.
@@scotthardesty no enough to warrant an extra $500. Same screen same rear motor same top speed. You get a little more range different brakes and a torque sensor doesn’t seem worth it to me at least can’t speak for everyone
Should be more like 30 to 35 psi for your weight on the road. 20 is for off road. Always divide the factory mileage estimate by 2 to get a safe distance to ride, so you will make it back.
It says the Max PSI for my tires is 30. No way am I putting it up to the max as I would feel every bump. The distance test was a real world test using the tire pressure I use on my bike. I wasn’t going for the longest distance, if so, I would have kept the bike as a class 2 and rode in eco mode. 20 psi (for me) allows the bike to roll pretty easy while absorbing bumps. Thanks for commenting!
Torque sensing IS superior to cadence sensing. Is the Aventon legal on bicycle paths? Bicycle paths are legally NOT bicycle Expressways! 250Watts max assist. 15.5mph max assist, no throttle. Plan ahead.
Depends on where you live. Here in Chicago you can ride Class 1 - 3. Actually, I have never had an issue no matter where I ride. Ride responsibly and people normally leave you alone.
@@scotthardesty Do not disagree with you, but my expressed concern IS coming. Wait for it! Adults, minors, and even infants are going to get hurt, even killed, via high-speed electric bicycle crashes on the paths. Handicapped Senior trike rider here, but I do also recognize that 20mph true athletes ARE responsible from my 30-years of experience on our bicycle paths.
@@garyseckel295 It's totally fine to disagree. All I can do is talk about my experiences as well. I ride a ton of miles in different areas, and not once have I had any authority come up to me about my bike. I understand that different states have different laws. The question is, are these laws enforced. I am sure as these bikes become more popular, various states will regulate and enforce more. My philosophy has always been. Don't be a dick on the road. So far, it's worked for me. Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate you.
It’s 20mph in the USA, and nobody is going to police it. I ride a C1 ebike myself (Specialized Turbo Vado) but plan on replacing it with a C3 ebike soon.
Cold weather affects the battery distance big time. I have the same issue with my 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Once the temp is above 60 then I will get a lot more distance.
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what is the helmet you are wearing thanks.
@@DeeBatch Kali full face Helmet: amzn.to/3Ep4idk
Hey Scott! Great video. I live up in Toronto, Ontario, and after a lot of research (and your helpful videos) I purchased my Adventure 2 yesterday. Picked it up today, charged it up and took it for a spin along our waterfront trail. This is my first e-bike and this thing is freakin awesome! I look forward to more videos...keep it up!
Nice! I am glad my videos helped. Enjoy that beautiful bike!
Beautiful video of Chicago Scott. I generally like riding away from traffic, you make it look interesting. Except for the folks stepping out in front of you🙄. Using the battery powered gloves you reviewed-game changer for cold weather riding.
Thanks man! Maybe you will change your mind and I will see you on Lake Shore Drive someday. Glad the gloves work for you. The gloves I wear in this video are excellent for temps mid 30's and up (not my batter powered ones).
Hey Scott,thanks for all your hard work into these videos to help us find the right bike for us to choose..You should have 10k subscribers you definitely do a great job on the videos on the bike you are reviewing for us.👍👍
Thank you! That is very kind of you to say. I do enjoy making these!
@@scotthardesty Keep up the good work👍
I just ran an experiment on my Level 1. Over the past 3 days, I rode it 42 miles(GPS) and still had 2 bars left. Most was at PAS 2, with a few miles on both 1 and 3. Never used PAS 4 or 5. Mostly level. I never use the throttle except when starting when stopped. I’ve got 3,700 trouble free miles on my baby. As far as I know Aventon is the only brand with a 2 yr warranty, I’ve got 4 months left. I put an adjustable stem and put mustache handlebars on it for comfort. I was considering a cushioned seat like a Cloud 9, but since most of my daily trips are only 10 miles or so, I’m putting that off. Today was 25 miles and I can’t handle to stock saddle. I subbed.
Thanks for the feedback Mark. I know that when I test these bikes out for distance, I try to put them in the worst case scenario (highest PAS) and stuff like that. It's great to hear from others out there letting us all know the distance you guys are getting on your bikes. A suspension seat post and a decent seat makes a world of difference. I am not a fan of the stock Aventon seats that they put on the Aventure, but I don't mind it (for some reason) on my Level 2.
Thanks for acculy real world riding with this bike
Of course! Thanks for watching!
I really appreciated your videos. They helped me make my purchasing decision. Today I visited my local ebike shop and put a deposit down on an Aventure 2 to be picked up this weekend. Sorry I didn’t use your link to make the purchase directly through Aventon, but wanted to create the relationship with the shop and get it assembled with many of the accessories you’ve demonstrated. Temps will be in the high 40s in New Hampshire this weekend and I plan to take it on my first “aventure”! I’ve been riding mountain and road bikes for years but getting into my 50s now and this seems to be a good progression. Thanks again!
I also appreciate you! It's fine you didn't use my link, I totally understand wanting a good relationship with a LBS (considering how much I have to visit mine! hahahaha). I'm glad I've helped you figure out which bike you want. Thank for watching!
@0:37 TIP: Anything you bungee to your rack will stay on better if the bungee cord is run under the rack to clip on the other side. That way the load is less likely to shift and flop over. If the cord is long enough I would wrap around a second time. And the load is held tighter running the cords directly under the rack. My two cents ;-D (learned this the hard way commuting to work)
What you couldn’t see is that I had run the straps of the bag thru the rack in 4 places. That added with the bungee cords. There was zero shifting. Great tip for those who don’t know!
Scott thanks for another well made informative video, I hate hav ing to drill down into a menu to get the info I need..... glad I am riding my Adventure on the beach today in 72 degree weather.
Riding your bike and watching my videos at the same time sound dangerous. hahahaha. Looking forward to weather like that!
Sweet video. Luv the great info and some of that cool techno music you used early on. Keep up the great work.
Thanks man!
I think I'd just put a heavy zip tie down around the rack struts. Job done. I do appreciate your vids.
That would also work!
Another great video Scott! New subscriber here. You will get to your goal of 2k subs and many more with quality videos like these.
Thank you William!
Great video, I am always impressed with how well you put these things together. On the pedal strike. If you are standing up on the petals, it is more intuitive that one foot forward, and one back, thus avoiding pedal strikes. If you are seated, it is more intuitive to have 1 foot down and 1 foot up. That leads to more pedal strikes I guess really that would be called a foot strike. Just something I picked up along the way. As I get more, ahem, mature, I find I have to remind myself to get standing in an aggressive position on the off-road.
I have become a better rider since I started, that's for sure. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!
Good stuff! I just purchased online today the Level 2. Debated on purchasing the adventure instead, but based on how I will be riding, the Level 2 made more sense for me. I enjoy watching your videos! Subscribed!
Thank you very much! Enjoy your Level 2!
Fantastic vid as usual Scott. Thanks for the info!
My pleasure!
Trip is how I keep track of how much peddling helps me . I have appliances inside my legs and can't peddle right.. I have to keep trying you Know?. I need the help. Adventure looks like my kind of bike. Thank You for a great video.
Glad I could help!
I wonder what the difference would be riding in temps well below the freezing mark. It's much colder here in the Colorado Rockies.
I have ridden fat tire bikes in super cold weather. Check this one out. th-cam.com/video/aknD0xa8V40/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PmM14zAPnqkXgc_V
Damn though I subscribed already ,muh bad! But anywhoo u and cycle citizen have been my main dudes for feedback on this bike! Hoping to get one in the next 2 months!!!🤟🏾👌🏾👊🏾😁
Thank you for having trust in my reviews. I appreciate the support!
@scotthardesty heck yea dude u are 1 of 2 main ppl that that helped me make my decision! Your natural enthusiasm with E-bikea definitely helps make u trust worthy! Keep up the good work! Means more then u know!🤟🏾👌🏾🤟🏾👊🏾
@@LydonLewisDoUbLeZz Thank you for the kids words and support! I appreciate you!
EXCELLENT as usual!!! Question….when they give those range estimates, what PAS setting is that based off of?
Thank you! For that range distance, they said the rider was 180lbs on Eco mode and over 80% flat land.
I'm enjoying your presentation style as much as the bike info. Looks like you got your 2K subscribers!
Although I'm not near Chicago, it isn't a long drive, so I'm going to keep that bike shop in mind, after I decide what e-bike to buy. I drove to Peoria to look at one, so whats a few more miles to Chicago? 😉
Thanks for watching and the support! What bikes do you have it narrowed to?
Aventon Aventure, Biktrix Stunner X, Trek Allant 8S, and Electra Vale Go! ...... but Trek and Electra are very expensive, have no throttle and are narrow tires; Electra is slowest although I like the retro appearance best of all (I only got 20 mph on Electra test ride, Trek was 25 mph)).
I am just finishing up a restoration of my 52 year old Schwinn Collegiate. Before I do an e-bike purchase I want to spend some time riding the regular bike. It has been sitting in garage since about 1985. Tires would not hold air, and when Schwinn went out of business, I couldn't find proper tires for mine. Just found them last month, after an intense 6-month search.
Awesome review Scott. Keep it up sir!
Thank you!
Hello Mr. Scott. Battery heated gloves, I’ll have to look up. Is sim available for socks? I ride down close to zero degrees, four layers on, insulated pack boots, a “Comfy” huge one size fits all zipper-less extra warm over the top of all layers, hooded jacket, really blocks the wind. Aventon Sinch 20” wheels or similar sized Lectric 3.0XP. I’m not light weight, so generally it’s like 20 miles summer and 14 winter, I like higher assist so drains battery faster. The one cold temp issue was “frozen” battery refused a charge, and it needed to warm up in the house for a good number of hours first. Agreed on newer Aventon display!! Who needs trees saved, etc. gimmick. The cheaper Lectric is backup bike for when parts and repair needed for the Sinch which has approx 9,000 miles now. But Lectric display is black and white, large easy info to read on the fly, Zero to 5 assist, not words hard to read on the fly, if worked too hard off trail, it flashes “HOT” and this is excellent, not only voltage of battery, but current. When the battery is closer to depleted, I put it on current. At assist 5 if it keeps putting out 19 amps, is good. If starting to max out at 17 and dropping, well, an obvious need for recharge. I have second battery too, coming for for Aventon Sinch and will use bungee cords to make it held tight. I look forward to going further sans range concern. Thanks for video. Cold isn’t bad, avoiding road salt is the trick. And ice !! For hotter days, I have special cooling “Arctic Cool” t-shirts, wetted to sopping wet and feels 8 degrees cooler with breeze of my biking speed. Adios.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your input! Yes, they do make heated socks as well. In the winter, I always store my batteries in the house as temperatures under 32 degrees can potentially damage the batteries. Keep riding and stay warm (and cool) this year.
Got the bike a couple days ago. I rode it 13 miles this morning mostly flat ground and like 95% in Eco mode. I had 86% battery left after 13 miles.
That's awesome to hear! Thanks for the input.
Scott you need one of those electric powered train horns that they have for cars. They're only about 2 inches by 1 inch, but they blast. You would have to find some small 12-volt to power it though.
Chicago residents would hate me if I had that. hahahaha
@@scotthardesty But they wouldn't ignore you. 😂
Thanks for another helpful video. I'm getting anxious for warmer weather to arrive in New Hampshire so I can get back on my bike regularly, and excited to replace my V1 Aventure with the V2. I'll make sure to use your referral link when it's time to place my order. It was warm enough (~45F) to go for a short ride yesterday...short because, with 63% charge on the battery, I could only manage a total of eight miles before the battery was exhausted. So my cold weather experience wasn't nearly as good as yours.
The shifting frequency you mention sounds fine to me. My riding style tends to be staying in the same PAS level most of the time and shifting to try to keep my cadence more or less the same. If there's a steep hill coming up, I do PAS up in anticipation of needing the extra motor help. I expect that the Aventure.2 and its torque sensor will likely have me modifying my riding style and I look forward to checking that out.
When you mentioned Trip A and B, I had to go back to the V1 manual and quick start guide to see if I had overlooked something. I'm happy to know that the V2 displays Trip A and B data, even though it seems a little clumsy to access, because the V1 doesn't...it only has current trip data.
Thanks for the tip about the seat post diameter change. I've added the correct shim for my Satori suspension seat post to my Amazon wish list.
Thanks for watching! The V2 does get better cold weather milage than my v1 for sure. I did a video awhile back testing that the V1 cold weather distance. th-cam.com/video/iGh4a8kQB7k/w-d-xo.html
I would prefer just seeing my current trip data. Thats what I am used to the V1. It would have made videos like this easier to track. I wasn't able to figure it out until I came back and read the manual (since I figured it worked like the V1) and had to use Strava to track the ride. I guess I could have also used the Aventon app but my trust in that is not as great.
I appreciate you taking time to comment and watch the video. Thank you for saving the link. I think you find that you will not have to switch PAS levels to make it up that big hill with the torque sensor. Once it feels you cranking harder it will just give you more assist. This is a feature I do enjoy.
Nice Video, i am trying to decide between the Aventrue 1 and Nomad 1, this will be my first E Bike. Also i think i need to do a road trip to Chicago from Florida. Great info videos brother.
Funny you would mention that. Maybe this video will help. th-cam.com/video/eJZs_9s8gPs/w-d-xo.html
@@scotthardesty I saw that video you made and thats why i am fighting with myself lol. I am leaning toward the Nomad.
At 1:03, I would've gone ZeroEnigma on that fool and yell "BANG!" or blast a car horn!
Anyways, is it 32 miles per full charge on Turbo mode (Mode Assist 5) or is it in assorted modes that you ride on whenever you like?
Are the tires inflated to maximum recommended pressure at the time? Does it come pre-slimed to seal any punctures or not?
I'm looking to buy this bike next year so I can venture around NYC and beyond to go much further beyond the capabilities of my current e-scooter!
I change the levels of PAS depending on terrain. Tires are inflated to 20psi and there is a 1/2 bottle of FlatOut in each tire. I just got done running some errands on it and it is still one of my favorite bikes.
Who is the manufacture of the motors for Aventon Aventure 2 ?
I'm sorry but I do not know. I know they have their own factory. I suggest you reach out to them directly for that question.
I prefer the torque sensor too do all of the Aventure 2s come with the torque sensor?
Yes. The Aventure 2 only comes with a torque sensor.
Good review. Subscribed.
Thanks!
So, at the end, you got about 33 miles in 40° weather, out of the battery? I’m considering buying that bike for a 30 mile one-way commute to work in Virginia and I’m 265lbs. Although I sincerely hope that a 30-mile ride every other day brings that weight down quickly.
That sounds about right. I dropped 15 pounds pretty quickly after I started riding.
I am debating with myself whether to go with an Adventure 2 or a Rad Rover 6Plus -- which would you go for ?
I have not reviewed the 6 Plus. I do know that with the Rad Powers bike I had (RadRunner 3 Plus) it had the loudest most underpowered motors of any ebike. I am also a fan of the battery being enclosed in the frame. I personally, would pick a Aventure 2.
You rock Scott! Love watching your videos! Did you upgrade the stem on this one? Please do the accessories video for A2. Btw I'm getting pedal strikes with mine on sharp turns 😄
Thank you so much! I did not upgrade the stem on this one. The bike seems to fit me real well since I got the correct size. Sorry to hear about the pedal strikes, if it starts to happen to me, I already have a 152mm crank set ready to be put on.
Hi Scott very nice to meet you. I Think your videos have been great very informative. I wound up getting an adventure myself and I absolutely love it. Question I have for you that I’m wondering if you can answer do you think it would be possible to take the new technology meaning the torque sensor and display and put that on the old adventure bike The one thing I always wish it had was a torque sensor. Thanks for your time.
Unfortunately, Aventon told me it is not currently possible.
Great review, was hopping to see you hit 40 miles, wonder if you had chosen the lowest setting if the would have helped? You mentioned a seat suspension post, do you have a link for this? Do you think it helps?
This bike can hit 40 miles on lower PAS levels for sure. A suspension seat post does help a ton! This is the one I have on my bike as i really like how it performs but it also doesn't look weird on it. amzn.to/49aPyw4
Great video!!!
Thank you!
How heavy are the fat tire bikes, what do they weigh? I've heard around 63lbs..
when I do an inital review of the bike, I tell you exactly how much it weighs. You can also check their website. This one is around 77lbs I believe.
is 20psi normal for street riding? Is the torque sensor located where dirt cant mess it up? Thanks!
For fat tire bikes the Max is 30psi. I ride mine at 20psi to help with the crappy Chicago roads. But, it's pretty normal. I am not really sure where that torque sensor is. If its where I think it is, it right where the cranks go into the shaft on the side.
What the model of you phone holder? Thanks for the review I just wait to receive my Level 2!
You can find my favorite phone holder here: Lamicall Bike Phone Holder amzn.to/3uCusoO
I watched your video today. You mentioned adding Flatout to the tubes. Is there any change in rolling resistant since adding Flatout? Thank you, Scott
I have never noticed a difference to be honest. But having that piece of mind when it comes to be protected against flats is a must. I use the Sportsman version. amzn.to/3y2MlQ0
You're just a better bike rider. Take the win Scott. 😂
Thanks!
Had no idea Chicago is this pretty!
There are a lot of beautiful areas in Chicago! Thanks for watching!
This test states to me, that a second battery would be recommended just for the insurance factor. Does a new battery cost around $600. Good stuff Tim from Missouri Go Chiefs
The battery from Aventon for the Aventure is $499. Then another $13 for a matching face plate. Currently, they don't have matching face plates for the V2 models. I do expect them by summer. Thanks for watching!
Do you still have a coupon code for the aventure?
Unfortunately, I do not.
How does one change the crank length ? I was told by the dealer that post suspension aren’t that great ?
Check my videos. I show you how with the Aventure 1. Same process.
Great info!
Thanks for watching!
How about changing a flat on the rear tire? BTW, nice helmet! What name and model?
Since I use FlatOut, I have never had a Flat tire on any of my bikes. If I ever get one, I will do a video on how to change one. Here is the info on the helmet. Kali full face Helmet: amzn.to/3Ep4idk
Xo do you like the cadence sensor or the torque sensor better.
I go thru phases... I sent years using a cadence sensor. I am very comfortable and familiar with it, but with a torque sensor, I feel more connected to the bike. You have to put more effort in while pedaling but something about that I dig. With that said, I do find I bounce between both. Out of my top 4 favorite bikes, 2 are cadence and 2 are torque.
I checked all your comments but did not see this specific question…
Question: We live in flat Florida and consequently we rarely change gears. Given this type of single gear riding, is the torque sensor still the better choice over the cadence sensor?
I feel that I have to change gears less with a cadence sensor. I know that if I put it in PAS 2 I can consistently hit 16mph. Once I find the gear that I like, I just use the throttle when heading up a hill. Although, I guess you could do the same with the torque sensor. Hmmmmm. I can have the bike in Touring and take it up to 22mph if I want to pedal hard. I guess I could do the same with the throttle on the torque sensor as well. Just keep in mind that the throttle will help only up to 20mph.
Everyone raves about the torque sensor but I agree with you about shifting. I have only ridden a cadence sensor bike. If I’m in 3rd gear at 12-14mph putting little pressure on the pedals, will the torque sensor provide any boost in sport mode or do I need to shift into 4th gear to pedal harder to get any boost? Secondly, on a flat city roads for someone that doesn’t shift much, which would you recommend, torque or cadence sensor?
@@1norgman By cranking harder in the gear you are already in, you can get a boost with the torque sensor. You are really putting e on the spot. Since you have already tried a cadence sensor, I would test ride one with a torque sensor. It doesn't even have to be the Aventure 2. You just need to feel the difference to make a good decision. I am fortunate enough to have both of them in my life and I get to switch between the two. Although I would love to just pick one for you, I would be remised if I suggested the wrong one. With that said, I do feel more connected to the bike when it has a torque sensor and I feel that I have better control.
New subscriber. Nice video, I just got the A2, do you need to slam the battery in to prevent it falling out as well? Also the bike randomly turned off one day while riding, came back on by pushing the buttons again, only happened once so far. Thanks for your content.
I have never had an issue with any of my batteries falling out. I do that so I know it clicks in. You have 3 screws underneath the bike where the battery clips in. You might need to adjust them a little bit to ensure your batter fits in there tight.
HEY SCOTT, GREAT VIDEO, QUESTION, DURING THIS TEST HAD YOU UNLOCKED THE BIKE TO A CLASS 3 ( 28 MPH ) OR WAS IT STILL CAPPED AT 20 MPH. I JUST BOUGHT AN AVENTON AVENTURE 2 ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND LOVE THIS BIKE. I'M IN CANADA SO I HAVE LEFT IT AS A CLASS 2 BIKE AND HAVE BEEN RECORDING ALL MY DATA IN A SPREAD SHEET. THIS PAST WEEKEND I RODE THE BIKE FOR 34 MILES AND THAT WAS GOING FROM 100% CHARGE DOWN TO 23% CHARGE. THE TEMP WAS ABOUT 70 DEGREES AND WAS A MIX OF TERRAIN. I STUDIED A LOT BEFORE BUYING THIS BIKE AND I'M GLAD I DID BECAUSE MY OTHER CHOICE WAS THE RAD ROVER 6 PLUS AND NOW I'M FINDING OUT THERE WAS SOME REAL POWER ISSUES WITH THAT BIKE NOT TO MENTION THE LACK OF A TORQUE SENSOR. WAS THAT YOU FLYING THE DRONE AS WELL ? I ALSO HAVE A DJI MINI 2 AND HAVE A TH-cam CHANNEL. HERES THE LINK PLEASE CHECK IT OUT . th-cam.com/channels/MluoHub_eIQxoTvHvpYTig.html
Thanks for reaching out. I do have the bike unlocked to class 3. Yes, I was flying the drone. I have a dji mini 3 pro. Upgraded from the mini 2 as I wanted the ability for it to follow me and crash sensors (I need those for sure). You have some good drone shots as well.
@scotthardesty Thanks for responding to my questions Scott and thanks for taking the time to view some of my drone videos. I noticed I got another subscriber and if that's you then thank you for that. I will subscribe to your channel as well as we seem to have common interests in both e-bikes and drones.
would you recommend this bike for some 6ft and 380 lbs? i gained weight this winter and im trying to get back to 340. i never bought an ebike before.....and im an asthmatic....hills hit me bad and thats why im looking at ebikes. i usually do 15-20 miles rides after work but i have a 44 mile charity ride in june. is this the bike for me...please let me know. love your videos.
You will need an extra battery for that 44 mile with your weight. I am thinking you might be better with a cadence sensor instead of a torque sensor. The torque sensor makes you work to keep going. Although you feel more connected with the bike, I am not sure physically you can handle it (with your asthma). I would say the best bet for you would be to test ride a bike with a cadence sensor and one with a torque sensor. I spend 26 years in the Army (retired Army Ranger) and I have issues with one knee. Riding my Aventon 1(cadence sensor) my knee had no issues. When I first started riding the Aventure 2 (torque sensor) I quickly realized I have to work more to get the speeds that I can easily get on the Aventure 1. I believe that if I didn't start off riding with a cadence sensor I might have issues with my knee today. But I put over 1300 miles on my Aventure 1 and I know I am in better shape for me to be able to ride my Aventure 2. Hopefully this helps.
@@scotthardesty thank you I will try that out…I was 495 at one point…got down to 340 but had a set back but pushing back. Thank you again for all the information. Catch you on the next ride
@@DavesDimension I would also suggest another possible contender. It's the Velotric Nomad 1. It has a weight rating of 440lbs while the Aventure max's out at 400. Not that you will be gaining more weight but the Nomads frame is stronger. I have done video's on it as well. I really enjoy riding that bike as well.
@@scotthardesty I’m gonna check it out
Did you yell at the people walking in front of you in dt lol😂
Yup.
Constantly changing gears? Do u have to do this with every other bike??
I have noticed that with any of the other bikes I ride that do not use a cadence sensor, you shift gears a lot more. That includes non ebikes as well. But maybe that is just the way I ride.
15 miles on the first 25% and 18 miles on the remaining 75%!? How come? I’m really curious cause I want to buy that bike.
Cold weather plays a huge factor on your battery life. The temp was mid - upper 30's. Batteries don't like that. I also have 2020 hybrid Rav4 that gets 38mpg in the summer and 32mpg in the winter. Don't let those low numbers stop you from getting the bike. I did the same test the Aventure 1. In the summer I got 35-36 miles out of it and in the winter (same temps), I got 20 miles.
Question- did you unlock the bike?
I tried to but it was already unlocked. So yes, this distance test was done in Class 3 mode.
Please test the magicycle deer esp up against this bike
I would love to. I just need Magicycle to send me one!
If you don’t have one of the bikes they are pretty much identical so even watching the 2.0 ones are the same as the regular ones
I have a video where I compare the two. There are more changes than you might think.
@@scotthardesty no enough to warrant an extra $500. Same screen same rear motor same top speed. You get a little more range different brakes and a torque sensor doesn’t seem worth it to me at least can’t speak for everyone
@@justinclancy9125 That’s why I put out the info, so people can decide for themselves. I appreciate the comments and point of view.
In 50F, my Aventure 2 goes about 10 miles.
I've gone way farther than that in warmer weather.
Should be more like 30 to 35 psi for your weight on the road. 20 is for off road. Always divide the factory mileage estimate by 2 to get a safe distance to ride, so you will make it back.
It says the Max PSI for my tires is 30. No way am I putting it up to the max as I would feel every bump. The distance test was a real world test using the tire pressure I use on my bike. I wasn’t going for the longest distance, if so, I would have kept the bike as a class 2 and rode in eco mode. 20 psi (for me) allows the bike to roll pretty easy while absorbing bumps. Thanks for commenting!
Torque sensing IS superior to cadence sensing.
Is the Aventon legal on bicycle paths?
Bicycle paths are legally NOT bicycle Expressways!
250Watts max assist. 15.5mph max assist, no throttle.
Plan ahead.
Depends on where you live. Here in Chicago you can ride Class 1 - 3. Actually, I have never had an issue no matter where I ride. Ride responsibly and people normally leave you alone.
@@scotthardesty Do not disagree with you, but my expressed concern IS coming. Wait for it!
Adults, minors, and even infants are going to get hurt, even killed, via high-speed electric bicycle crashes on the paths.
Handicapped Senior trike rider here, but I do also recognize that 20mph true athletes ARE responsible from my 30-years of experience on our bicycle paths.
@@garyseckel295 It's totally fine to disagree. All I can do is talk about my experiences as well. I ride a ton of miles in different areas, and not once have I had any authority come up to me about my bike. I understand that different states have different laws. The question is, are these laws enforced. I am sure as these bikes become more popular, various states will regulate and enforce more. My philosophy has always been. Don't be a dick on the road. So far, it's worked for me. Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate you.
It’s 20mph in the USA, and nobody is going to police it. I ride a C1 ebike myself (Specialized Turbo Vado) but plan on replacing it with a C3 ebike soon.
I hear that aventon starts you out at -100,000 trees killed for the mining of your battery.
hahahaha... Hate to see what you would start off as with a Tesla.
30 miles while you're peddling is 1/2 what they advertised - what's up with that - you weren't riding on throttle
Cold weather affects the battery distance big time. I have the same issue with my 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Once the temp is above 60 then I will get a lot more distance.
Eco is a better riding ecperience.
You need 30 psi in tires if over 200 pound body wgt
No I don't. 30psi is the Max. I like mine at 20psi for a smoother ride.
Hi Scott I too am gay
That’s cool man. I’m not gay but nothing wrong with it! Good to meet you.
@@scotthardesty I thought riding cruisers in the city was the way we signaled to each other on the down low that the poop shoot is open.
@@alexjones6190 hahaha
@@alexjones6190 you sure are occupied with who’s gay, takes one to know one right Alex boy 😂
Does anyone know how to remove the battery without the key??