Very nice review! I have been watching and waiting for an e-bike that will meet my needs for some time - I'm a recent retiree and value is a big deal for me. I'm torn between a gravel bike with drop bars and a n EMTB. My main goals are a quality bike that will handle a daily commute that includes about 20 miles of range and an altitude change of 2,000 feet over rutted gravel roads in western Colorado. Range is important, but the ability to handle that 9 to 13% climb is paramount. I'm not much into true mountain biking, but the ability to tackle single track is great as it gives me confidence that the bike will be more than capable enough on county roads whose surface quality varies depending on the level of maintenance they have received according to the time of year. I look forward to the more complete testing that includes range for the Ramblas. I've been really interested to see the test on the Ride1Up CF1 racer, which is a lightweight road and gravel bike. It appears to check a lot of boxes given that I am more inclined to favor drop bar bikes. I've been disappointed in Ride1Up having announce that model over 6 weeks ago with no independent reviews yet available. The fact that Aventon has placed bikes for review into the hands of independent reviewers simultaneously with their advertising and marketing efforts says a lot to me about the brands' support for this entry into the market. It just feels that Aventon is serious about getting the introduction of a new model right and building the excitement needed for instilling consumer confidence from day 1.
I'm working on a Ride1up CF1 Racer review now, actually. As long as you could charge the bike once you get to the office, then you should be fine on the CF1 range-wise. You could probably make it there and back on eco mode, but if you want to really charge the hills in turbo you will run out before your 40 miles is done. The CF1 is quite impressive though given the carbon fiber frame and price tag. Also, I'll say that the rear hub motor is way more natural feeling than what I was expecting. For me, I prefer mountain biking and the extra cushioning provided by the suspension when riding on rutted gravel roads. And the range on the Ramblas is very good. That 708 WH battery is big, and you would probably be able to make it to your office and back 2 times before charging (of course, depending on your weight, what assist mode you use, etc.).
54lbs is amazong weight for a bile that has 100nm of torque and 80mile range. I would really like to see if it's possible to buy it unlocked for off road use only! I will only buy an e bike if you can unlock it. I am really liking this bike. Also if it came in full a suspension model! that is a decent price and a really nice looking bike!
Just got my Ramblas and am extremely disappointed that the wheels are NOT tubeless ready. I got some tubeless tires and 30mm rim tape and air just blows out of sides real bad. Dang ! Now I've got to shop around for tubless ready wheels and make sure everything is going to fit right so they work perfectly with everything that is on the bike right now. I wanted to take the bike on a trip but absolutely hate thinking of not having tubeless because I've never had a flat with tubeless so don't want to risk going into the mountains and having to deal with a flat 20 miles from my camper. I'm 75yrs old so don't want problems that can arise from not being prepared ahead of time .... I just want to ride with no worries.!!!
The angles on the frame are sick and perfect for a MTB really and should handle jumps with ease. If only I were 10/15 years younger man I’d totally get this bike, but at 46 I’ll stick with my level.2 or upgrade to a Aventure.2 instead.
I have two Pace 500.3 bikes from Aventon - got them mainly for my wife and daughters but 2 bikes isn't enough, so I got the Ramblas on order from a local bike shop matching Aventon's online pricing - which basically saves me the cost of setup. I also like supporting local shops when possible. My biggest concern is finding local places to ride. My current city of Colorado Springs - which has some of the best bike trails for a city currently bans e-bikes on soft and multi-use trails - which means all single-tracks in city parks and open spaces. Class 1 ebikes are allowed on paved trails. Thankfully e-bikes are a bit more welcomed on federal and state land.
Thanks for this thorough review! I plan to buy a hardtail type bike - for more of a dual sport type purposes, so I can have a one-quiver ebike - and this is definitely on my short list. Does anyone have any perspectives on this compared to, say, the Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0? Or similar Trek offerings? Thanks!
We will be doing a comparison video soon, fyi. However, the short answer that I would give is that you get the most powerful motor with the Ramblas at a really great entry-level price. You get a more established brand with the Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 or the Trek Marlin+, so some of the things like tubeless ready rims you'll get with them. Overall though, I can't speak highly enough of how fun the Ramblas is to ride. Aventon did a better job than expected. They also did have some riders podium at the eMTB race at Sea Otter this year, which goes to show the power you get with the motor.
I've been very close to buying the Polygon Siskiu T6 or T7E and wonder how this stacks up? I realize those have better components, but its hard to get clear info on the Polygon torque/range. Is the Aventon competitive at all?
Yeah, I think that's a good move by Aventon. Gives them something to compete on and win out of the gate vs some of the other entry-level eMTB's that have lower torque.
Great review, I have rented a Trek Rail and was contemplating pulling the trigger on a purchase, but the price was hard to swallow on the Rail for one bike. If I can buy two Ramblas for the price of a Rail, this might be an affordable family sport after all. I don’t really need full suspension. If two can ride together more riding happens.
Natural riding feel is the biggest. A rear hub feels like it's pushing you along while a mid drive feels more like it's just amplifying the amount of watts your putting into the pedals. For an eMTB you really need a mid-drive motor.
Ha - well said! I will say - that section is more steep than the GoPro shows, and I kept the cadence fairly high there, which is why you could hear the 'electric can opener' so well.
I've been researching this bike all week, and it looks really good. The trails you're riding in your video are as rough and technical as I would likely be doing, and it seems quite capable of handling them. I really only have two concerns. 1: It's a 1st Gen, so it hasn't had the bugs worked out and has no history. Because of that, I'll likely wait until it's been around a while longer, and maybe after Aventon comes out with the next mid-drive model. 2: The 20mph max speed that can't be tweaked. That's plenty fast for the trail (too fast, really), but I like to ride *to* the trial, and the 20mph max could prove to be a deal breaker. Nice video. Very well done. Except for the part where you switched the rotor sizes. ;-). The larger, 200mm rotor is in the front, not the rear.
8:59...So they only did a "good job" on the in-house A-100 motor? That is so disappointing to hear. The A-100 motor was my main concern about this bike.
Great review!. What is your recommendation on the Ramblas vs the Prodigy v2 as an e-mtb? They both look similar, and I think the prodigy v2 has a slight advantage but I am not sure if it will be suitable for light mtbiking. Thanks!
For mountain biking, I'd recommend the Ramblas. I love the Prodigy V2, but it's more commuter oriented with the geometry and overall setup, while the Ramblas is a dedicated hard tail eMTB.
Thanks for the review! I tested out the Trek Marlin+ 6 with the Bosch Active Line Plus motor the other day and loved it. I then saw an ad for the Aventon Ramblas the next day! They have the exact same MSRP of about 2700 USD. The Ramblas has double the torque (50nm vs 100nm), and much longer distance capability. I would love to see a head to head comparison between the two since they are very similar and the price point is the same. The weight is only a few pounds more for the Ramblas, and for so much more distance and torque. it makes me think its a no brainer, but I am brand new to ebikes. For me personally, I am not doing anything crazy on a mountain trail. I'd like to take it there and ride without fear of ruining everything. I won't go fast and a dropper post isn't necessary for me. I will probably do 50% riding on pavement, 40% riding on dirt/natural trails fairly flat, and 10% on technical trails. This will be my first ebike. I am a big guy at over 6 feet tall and over 275 pounds. What are your initial thoughts?
Stay tuned, we have a Marlin+ coming to review (hoping in the next few weeks). I did ride a Marlin+ 6 at CES, and can say liked the bike. However, I think Aventon bringing a 100nm motor is HUGE for an eMTB in this price point. While I haven't hill tested the Marlin yet, I can say pretty confidently that the Ramblas is going to be stronger up hills. Also, I personally liked the feel of the Ramblas more than I thought I would given this is Aventon's first eMTB. It's a solid frame and battery you can build on.
@@ElectricBikeReviewThank you so much for the reply! I was able to test drive the Aventon Ramblas today! It is unbelievably nice. The torque the 100nm truly outshines the Marlin+ 6 50nm. I am a big dude so that was a concern for me. I was on a large because that's all they had, and I am definitely needing an XL. So given that, the seating position seemed a little uncomfortable to me compared to the Marlin+ 6. Remember, I am a complete beginner so take it with a grain of salt. The Ramblas also does not have a lockout fork, which for a big guy that plans to use it on pavement about equally to the mountain, was a ding on it. But truly an impressive bike. I think I will place my order for the XL tomorrow at a LBS. I look forward to seeing your review on them both!
I'm not going to repeat what ERB has said because that is pretty solid advice. My guess is the Ramblas is likely a better fit because of the torque and distance advantage. There are some issues with the Ramblas - like no tubless tires. I'm not sure you could replace the tires with tubeless, so something to investigate. The front fork is not air suspension (coil) - but all the reviews seem to be ok with this. For me, I can't really justify paying more for a first e-MTN bike. It's not my first e-bike (I have two Pace 500.3 step-throughs - which I got mainly for my daughters and I enjoy riding on paved trails. I think this will be my first mountain bike period. My main issue is just finding a place where I'm legally allowed to ride it (my local city is confused by e-bikes on soft trails so they are currently banned).
welcome Justin.. i have a recumbent AZUB trike with a BBSHD and 2 25ah @ 52v batteries.. I get about 80 miles per Samsung E-50 battery total 150-160 miles per charge.. I use a Rohloff and have Hydraulic breaks on all three wheels.. as someone who has progressive blindness, the biggest problem with Ebiikes are seeing the display in full sun.. (hense the reason they always film Display REVIEWS indoors.). LOL. you can't see them if the sun is out. I wish that Bafang would come out with an actual sunlight readable TFT display.. Currently they only make standard TFTs can't be read unless it is really overcast or in the shade or inside. but that isn't where we ride our ebikes..? I know the tech exist.. example is the Garmin Edge line.. that becomes more redable in dirtct sunlight. (the map appears to float over the display and have very high contrast. Not sure why the ebike industry doesn't use that level of display/monitor tech.? What do you know about finding a display for Bafang that can be read during the. daylight hours.. :)?
.That motor does indeed whine! So agree with you that, on a mountain bike, that it should find with tubeless ready rims. I wonder much that adds to a price? I wonder if a person should perhaps wait for Ramblas version 2.0?
Time will tell on the motor, although so far, I can say that the motor has been great. Aventon is standing behind the motor, so I think if you reframe the question to: will Aventon support people who have issues with the motor, then I'd say the answer is 'yes'.
So you can't setup 28mph but I saw your max speed was 30mph is that a error or can the bike go max speed 30mph? Can you unlock it to go faster? thanks in advance. Nice bike it's a tempting buy but will wait until I know for sure its real world max speed the website says 20mph. edit: I really like the frame design over all, I wished there was a FS in this design from them.
Has anyone had any experience with dealing with the company? I have read a few reviews that have said that Aventine is hard to reach. I'm wondering if possibly they have corrected the issue. I think the quote was something like, 'In the interest of serving our customers better, we are suspending our customer service line.' (not a quote, but close)
I sent them an email on Friday, and heard back from them the following Monday. They answered all my questions. Of course, they may have thought (hoped) I would buy their bike and so wanted to reply promptly. I have no idea how quickly they might have responded if I was a current owner with a warranty issue or need for parts.
Nice bike and great review! The front shock ideally should be an air fork, not coil spring. I am hesitant about the inhouse motor vs a bafang or more established company.
I personally agree on the air fork. Unfortunately, I don't know if there is a way for Aventon to get a quality air fork and keep the bike at or under $2700. However, you can always upgrade the fork yourself if you want. Given the bikes core is solid (motor, geometry) I think it's worth the buy and then upgrade parts as you go. For the motor, I was super skeptical as well. However, given Aventon's manufacturing experience and capabilities, and how much effort and focus Aventon is putting into this motor, I'm actually excited for it. I have a feeling it's going to open up a lot of things for Aventon's models down the road.
I used to have a really similar trail bike with a 35 silver (non-e), and I'm a bit concerned with how such a heavy bike would ride as a hardtail. I expect big bumps and holes to really feel terrible with the extra weight. Oh also it's kinda crazy it isn't tubeless compatible, that's a huge miss.
Where is Court? Did he and Sam Atakhanov from DOST bikes skip town? Court seemed to have high praise for Sam Atakhanov and now we know that he scammed hundreds, maybe thousands of people of their money. He took full price for these bikes ($3500 - $7000) and then never shipped them. The company is now in receivership. The website is still up so beware! DO NOT make a purchase.
Starting at around $3400 you can get an entry level full suspension emtb from a local shop instead of this direct to consumer model. Lots of bikes on sale right now. Shop around and don't be afraid to walk into a store.
Your app showed that you. Hit 30 mph, but I have read reviews that this bike tops out at 20 and you cannot program that bike to exceed that? Which is correct?
You won't get assistance over 20 mph, as this is a class 1. I was going faster than that only on the downhill, or when I was on flat ground and really pushing it.
The Turbo Vado is an awesome bike! However, it's Specialized commuter bike, not eMTB. I think maybe you meant to say Turbo Levo? And noted on the sunglasses. I had just been riding the bike and completely forgot about them! Although I will say, I personally think those glasses look better than my eyes.
@@ElectricBikeReview The Turbo Vado is incredible. Wins all the best ebike awards. The best overall ebike money can buy. It’s like a Porsche or Toyota. #1. What’s your thoughts on IGH variants?
@@holsteincowboy Ha! I actually was just riding the bike and forgot to take them off...although I think most people would agree that the glasses look better than my eyes do!
Very nice review! I have been watching and waiting for an e-bike that will meet my needs for some time - I'm a recent retiree and value is a big deal for me. I'm torn between a gravel bike with drop bars and a n EMTB. My main goals are a quality bike that will handle a daily commute that includes about 20 miles of range and an altitude change of 2,000 feet over rutted gravel roads in western Colorado. Range is important, but the ability to handle that 9 to 13% climb is paramount. I'm not much into true mountain biking, but the ability to tackle single track is great as it gives me confidence that the bike will be more than capable enough on county roads whose surface quality varies depending on the level of maintenance they have received according to the time of year. I look forward to the more complete testing that includes range for the Ramblas.
I've been really interested to see the test on the Ride1Up CF1 racer, which is a lightweight road and gravel bike. It appears to check a lot of boxes given that I am more inclined to favor drop bar bikes. I've been disappointed in Ride1Up having announce that model over 6 weeks ago with no independent reviews yet available. The fact that Aventon has placed bikes for review into the hands of independent reviewers simultaneously with their advertising and marketing efforts says a lot to me about the brands' support for this entry into the market. It just feels that Aventon is serious about getting the introduction of a new model right and building the excitement needed for instilling consumer confidence from day 1.
I'm working on a Ride1up CF1 Racer review now, actually. As long as you could charge the bike once you get to the office, then you should be fine on the CF1 range-wise. You could probably make it there and back on eco mode, but if you want to really charge the hills in turbo you will run out before your 40 miles is done. The CF1 is quite impressive though given the carbon fiber frame and price tag. Also, I'll say that the rear hub motor is way more natural feeling than what I was expecting.
For me, I prefer mountain biking and the extra cushioning provided by the suspension when riding on rutted gravel roads. And the range on the Ramblas is very good. That 708 WH battery is big, and you would probably be able to make it to your office and back 2 times before charging (of course, depending on your weight, what assist mode you use, etc.).
I have the soltera.2 from Aventon. This will be my next bike.
did you buy it and how is the soltera. i imagine this rides much different
54lbs is amazong weight for a bile that has 100nm of torque and 80mile range. I would really like to see if it's possible to buy it unlocked for off road use only! I will only buy an e bike if you can unlock it. I am really liking this bike. Also if it came in full a suspension model! that is a decent price and a really nice looking bike!
It only has 80 mi of range in Eco mode though. In turbo mode it drops to 30.
Just got my Ramblas and am extremely disappointed that the wheels are NOT tubeless ready. I got some tubeless tires and 30mm rim tape and air just blows out of sides real bad. Dang ! Now I've got to shop around for tubless ready wheels and make sure everything is going to fit right so they work perfectly with everything that is on the bike right now. I wanted to take the bike on a trip but absolutely hate thinking of not having tubeless because I've never had a flat with tubeless so don't want to risk going into the mountains and having to deal with a flat 20 miles from my camper. I'm 75yrs old so don't want problems that can arise from not being prepared ahead of time .... I just want to ride with no worries.!!!
Thats understandable Phil! I'd recommend grabbing some slime for your tires if you want to take the bike, it helps :) Mike
Comprehensive, in depth, thorough review of an amazing new product. Really enjoyed the "trail time" at the end of the review!! Well Done!
Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful!
The angles on the frame are sick and perfect for a MTB really and should handle jumps with ease. If only I were 10/15 years younger man I’d totally get this bike, but at 46 I’ll stick with my level.2 or upgrade to a Aventure.2 instead.
you made a good choice, I bought a bike very similar to the level 2 and both go faster than the ramblas just hardtail instead
Hehe. I’m 59, with a dodgy knee, and *I’m tempted! 🤔😁
Nicely done….my opinion the best review on the Ramblas, thank you so much!
I have two Pace 500.3 bikes from Aventon - got them mainly for my wife and daughters but 2 bikes isn't enough, so I got the Ramblas on order from a local bike shop matching Aventon's online pricing - which basically saves me the cost of setup. I also like supporting local shops when possible. My biggest concern is finding local places to ride. My current city of Colorado Springs - which has some of the best bike trails for a city currently bans e-bikes on soft and multi-use trails - which means all single-tracks in city parks and open spaces. Class 1 ebikes are allowed on paved trails. Thankfully e-bikes are a bit more welcomed on federal and state land.
no one will know its an ebike just go on the trails
Just curious on your thoughts comparing these to Polygon Siskiu T6E/T7E. They’re full suspension MTB-E. Tia
Thanks for this thorough review! I plan to buy a hardtail type bike - for more of a dual sport type purposes, so I can have a one-quiver ebike - and this is definitely on my short list. Does anyone have any perspectives on this compared to, say, the Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0? Or similar Trek offerings?
Thanks!
We will be doing a comparison video soon, fyi. However, the short answer that I would give is that you get the most powerful motor with the Ramblas at a really great entry-level price. You get a more established brand with the Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 or the Trek Marlin+, so some of the things like tubeless ready rims you'll get with them.
Overall though, I can't speak highly enough of how fun the Ramblas is to ride. Aventon did a better job than expected. They also did have some riders podium at the eMTB race at Sea Otter this year, which goes to show the power you get with the motor.
I've been very close to buying the Polygon Siskiu T6 or T7E and wonder how this stacks up? I realize those have better components, but its hard to get clear info on the Polygon torque/range. Is the Aventon competitive at all?
I've been looking at those 2 polygons as well. Don't know
Very interesting , especially the 100 nm part 😊
Yeah, I think that's a good move by Aventon. Gives them something to compete on and win out of the gate vs some of the other entry-level eMTB's that have lower torque.
@@ElectricBikeReviewand don't forget them 4 piston brakes! Great value. Mine shows up tomorrow! So excited.
Would be great to see a full suspension Ramblas at some point.
can you wrap the rims and make the tires tubeless
I really enjoyed the music and non verbal parts of the vid. Don't get ne wrong great review, but it was nice for a change.
My bike shows up tomorrow!
Great review, I have rented a Trek Rail and was contemplating pulling the trigger on a purchase, but the price was hard to swallow on the Rail for one bike. If I can buy two Ramblas for the price of a Rail, this might be an affordable family sport after all. I don’t really need full suspension. If two can ride together more riding happens.
I hope they will come out with a mid drive Level style commuter ebike...
We bought two this week and we love them. Everyone keeps saying the motor winds , I can not hear the motor at all and yes it’s on lol .
Awesome trail! Great content as usual from you guys
Glad you enjoyed it, more to come soon!
I never had a e-bike I got my eyes on this one i’m looking to commute to work 6 mile round trip is she worth the money?
I have the adventure 2 and it’s commutes very nice although I don’t have this bike I would be very skeptical to commute on it
as a entry bike for an average rider. that loves to ride trails with climbs, would this be a solid bike?
What is the difference in the mid motor versus the rear ?
Natural riding feel is the biggest. A rear hub feels like it's pushing you along while a mid drive feels more like it's just amplifying the amount of watts your putting into the pedals. For an eMTB you really need a mid-drive motor.
19:05 Reminds me of my grandmas electric can opener she used to have on her counter.. The ECO in in ebick is for Electric Can Opener!!
Ha - well said! I will say - that section is more steep than the GoPro shows, and I kept the cadence fairly high there, which is why you could hear the 'electric can opener' so well.
@@ElectricBikeReview I have 1K mid drive. I am very familiar with that noise :)
I've been researching this bike all week, and it looks really good. The trails you're riding in your video are as rough and technical as I would likely be doing, and it seems quite capable of handling them.
I really only have two concerns. 1: It's a 1st Gen, so it hasn't had the bugs worked out and has no history. Because of that, I'll likely wait until it's been around a while longer, and maybe after Aventon comes out with the next mid-drive model.
2: The 20mph max speed that can't be tweaked. That's plenty fast for the trail (too fast, really), but I like to ride *to* the trial, and the 20mph max could prove to be a deal breaker.
Nice video. Very well done. Except for the part where you switched the rotor sizes. ;-). The larger, 200mm rotor is in the front, not the rear.
You make some excellent points. Thanks for the feedback!
8:59...So they only did a "good job" on the in-house A-100 motor? That is so disappointing to hear. The A-100 motor was my main concern about this bike.
Great review!. What is your recommendation on the Ramblas vs the Prodigy v2 as an e-mtb? They both look similar, and I think the prodigy v2 has a slight advantage but I am not sure if it will be suitable for light mtbiking. Thanks!
For mountain biking, I'd recommend the Ramblas. I love the Prodigy V2, but it's more commuter oriented with the geometry and overall setup, while the Ramblas is a dedicated hard tail eMTB.
Thanks for the review! I tested out the Trek Marlin+ 6 with the Bosch Active Line Plus motor the other day and loved it. I then saw an ad for the Aventon Ramblas the next day! They have the exact same MSRP of about 2700 USD. The Ramblas has double the torque (50nm vs 100nm), and much longer distance capability. I would love to see a head to head comparison between the two since they are very similar and the price point is the same. The weight is only a few pounds more for the Ramblas, and for so much more distance and torque. it makes me think its a no brainer, but I am brand new to ebikes. For me personally, I am not doing anything crazy on a mountain trail. I'd like to take it there and ride without fear of ruining everything. I won't go fast and a dropper post isn't necessary for me. I will probably do 50% riding on pavement, 40% riding on dirt/natural trails fairly flat, and 10% on technical trails. This will be my first ebike. I am a big guy at over 6 feet tall and over 275 pounds. What are your initial thoughts?
Have you had a response to this question yet from any of the reviewers? I'm considering this bike too. 52 with not so great knees....
Stay tuned, we have a Marlin+ coming to review (hoping in the next few weeks). I did ride a Marlin+ 6 at CES, and can say liked the bike. However, I think Aventon bringing a 100nm motor is HUGE for an eMTB in this price point. While I haven't hill tested the Marlin yet, I can say pretty confidently that the Ramblas is going to be stronger up hills.
Also, I personally liked the feel of the Ramblas more than I thought I would given this is Aventon's first eMTB. It's a solid frame and battery you can build on.
@@ElectricBikeReviewThank you so much for the reply! I was able to test drive the Aventon Ramblas today! It is unbelievably nice. The torque the 100nm truly outshines the Marlin+ 6 50nm. I am a big dude so that was a concern for me. I was on a large because that's all they had, and I am definitely needing an XL. So given that, the seating position seemed a little uncomfortable to me compared to the Marlin+ 6. Remember, I am a complete beginner so take it with a grain of salt. The Ramblas also does not have a lockout fork, which for a big guy that plans to use it on pavement about equally to the mountain, was a ding on it. But truly an impressive bike. I think I will place my order for the XL tomorrow at a LBS. I look forward to seeing your review on them both!
I'm not going to repeat what ERB has said because that is pretty solid advice. My guess is the Ramblas is likely a better fit because of the torque and distance advantage. There are some issues with the Ramblas - like no tubless tires. I'm not sure you could replace the tires with tubeless, so something to investigate. The front fork is not air suspension (coil) - but all the reviews seem to be ok with this. For me, I can't really justify paying more for a first e-MTN bike. It's not my first e-bike (I have two Pace 500.3 step-throughs - which I got mainly for my daughters and I enjoy riding on paved trails. I think this will be my first mountain bike period. My main issue is just finding a place where I'm legally allowed to ride it (my local city is confused by e-bikes on soft trails so they are currently banned).
Where is Court? This looks to be a really nice bike for the price. Great review!
welcome Justin.. i have a recumbent AZUB trike with a BBSHD and 2 25ah @ 52v batteries.. I get about 80 miles per Samsung E-50 battery total 150-160 miles per charge.. I use a Rohloff and have Hydraulic breaks on all three wheels.. as someone who has progressive blindness, the biggest problem with Ebiikes are seeing the display in full sun.. (hense the reason they always film Display REVIEWS indoors.). LOL. you can't see them if the sun is out. I wish that Bafang would come out with an actual sunlight readable TFT display.. Currently they only make standard TFTs can't be read unless it is really overcast or in the shade or inside. but that isn't where we ride our ebikes..? I know the tech exist.. example is the Garmin Edge line.. that becomes more redable in dirtct sunlight. (the map appears to float over the display and have very high contrast. Not sure why the ebike industry doesn't use that level of display/monitor tech.? What do you know about finding a display for Bafang that can be read during the. daylight hours.. :)?
.That motor does indeed whine!
So agree with you that, on a mountain bike, that it should find with tubeless ready rims. I wonder much that adds to a price?
I wonder if a person should perhaps wait for Ramblas version 2.0?
Will the motor be reliable. Who is glo blough?
Time will tell on the motor, although so far, I can say that the motor has been great. Aventon is standing behind the motor, so I think if you reframe the question to: will Aventon support people who have issues with the motor, then I'd say the answer is 'yes'.
So you can't setup 28mph but I saw your max speed was 30mph is that a error or can the bike go max speed 30mph? Can you unlock it to go faster? thanks in advance. Nice bike it's a tempting buy but will wait until I know for sure its real world max speed the website says 20mph. edit: I really like the frame design over all, I wished there was a FS in this design from them.
Has anyone had any experience with dealing with the company? I have read a few reviews that have said that Aventine is hard to reach. I'm wondering if possibly they have corrected the issue. I think the quote was something like, 'In the interest of serving our customers better, we are suspending our customer service line.' (not a quote, but close)
I sent them an email on Friday, and heard back from them the following Monday.
They answered all my questions.
Of course, they may have thought (hoped) I would buy their bike and so wanted to reply promptly. I have no idea how quickly they might have responded if I was a current owner with a warranty issue or need for parts.
Nice bike and great review! The front shock ideally should be an air fork, not coil spring. I am hesitant about the inhouse motor vs a bafang or more established company.
I personally agree on the air fork. Unfortunately, I don't know if there is a way for Aventon to get a quality air fork and keep the bike at or under $2700. However, you can always upgrade the fork yourself if you want. Given the bikes core is solid (motor, geometry) I think it's worth the buy and then upgrade parts as you go.
For the motor, I was super skeptical as well. However, given Aventon's manufacturing experience and capabilities, and how much effort and focus Aventon is putting into this motor, I'm actually excited for it. I have a feeling it's going to open up a lot of things for Aventon's models down the road.
no throttle?
Not on eMTB's for the most part, accidently tapping the throttle on a technical trail edge could be a bad day 😲
I bought two. Love em. Tires hand grips pretty awful. Little clunky. Motor range dropper geometry awesome.
Looks promising but, we will have to wait and see, Lextric also thought they could produce a mountain bike, and we all saw what happened.
Looks nice. I wonder if it isn't worth it to spend $1300 more and get a Luna X2 for a crazy good motor, high-end full suspension, and a carbon frame.
I used to have a really similar trail bike with a 35 silver (non-e), and I'm a bit concerned with how such a heavy bike would ride as a hardtail. I expect big bumps and holes to really feel terrible with the extra weight. Oh also it's kinda crazy it isn't tubeless compatible, that's a huge miss.
I think that not going with tubeless had everything to do with keeping the price point under 3K. It's an easy enough upgrade.
@@edwardcating but it seems the actual wheels are not tubeless ready, so it's not simple at all
@@nicholkid I've successfully applied rim tape and tubeless valves and tires to a non-tubeless-ready setup with success.
We've been looking at options for setting this up tubeless, fyi. Stay tuned for a video on how to do it to keep it simple for everyone.
I got aventon level 2 a few months back
how do you like it so far? I almost bought one but local shop didnt have my size or color so I got an Envo instead. similar specs
@@mikec4308 I love it it's a great bike
Where's Court?
Where is Court? Did he and Sam Atakhanov from DOST bikes skip town? Court seemed to have high praise for Sam Atakhanov and now we know that he scammed hundreds, maybe thousands of people of their money. He took full price for these bikes ($3500 - $7000) and then never shipped them. The company is now in receivership. The website is still up so beware! DO NOT make a purchase.
Starting at around $3400 you can get an entry level full suspension emtb from a local shop instead of this direct to consumer model. Lots of bikes on sale right now. Shop around and don't be afraid to walk into a store.
I can also buy Aventon from a local shop 10 miles from my doorstep as well as several other shops here in Colorado.
That is one of the great things with Aventon. They are sold in over 1200 bike shops across the US.
@@RunBikeMike Aventon claims over 1,800 now.
@@minervawesttheatre nice they are growing really well.
@@RunBikeMike 1800
This or the Trek Marlin 6+ that has the Bosch known history for the same price.
Your app showed that you. Hit 30 mph, but I have read reviews that this bike tops out at 20 and you cannot program that bike to exceed that? Which is correct?
He was probably going down hill
You won't get assistance over 20 mph, as this is a class 1. I was going faster than that only on the downhill, or when I was on flat ground and really pushing it.
They have petty much lost me with none tubeless rims.
I have one ordered. There must be a way to hack the speed limit and add a throttle 😅
Great reviewer. Let see more of him. Less of court.
Hard review to follow..
Nice, but Specialized Turbo Vado far superior. ✅
Video too long. Lose sunglasses 🕶️
What's the price difference between the two
The Turbo Vado is an awesome bike! However, it's Specialized commuter bike, not eMTB. I think maybe you meant to say Turbo Levo?
And noted on the sunglasses. I had just been riding the bike and completely forgot about them! Although I will say, I personally think those glasses look better than my eyes.
@@ElectricBikeReview
The Turbo Vado is incredible. Wins all the best ebike awards. The best overall ebike money can buy. It’s like a Porsche or Toyota. #1.
What’s your thoughts on IGH variants?
You speak on camera. Take off those horrible glasses so we can see your eyes! THANKS.
Agree Probably thinks he looks "cool" with then on !
@@holsteincowboy Ha! I actually was just riding the bike and forgot to take them off...although I think most people would agree that the glasses look better than my eyes do!
No wonder this channel died. This review is terrible
Not very fair. I thought he provided some decent info and views of the product.