I bought the Aventon bike for myself about a week ago, thanks to your review. My Christmas present just got here and delivered to Richmond Virginia put it together absolutely love it. Couple things to note with this bike when you put the battery in you got to close it hard or it does not snap in place I should say firm when you close it and you hear that snapping into place. Also this bike is a lot bigger than I thought it would be it looks like a vintage motorcycle. Everybody absolutely loves it. But it is a lot bigger than I thought however I love the bike its alot of fun.
Just changed my order from a Rad to this bike. Such great features for a great price. I'm kinda big - 230 lbs. - so I love the extra power this bike can offer. Plus the look is great! Love your videos!! Thanks.
@@danbunch1514 I agree. These bikes are becoming a real viable way to get around, and they are slowly becoming more affordable. Glad you enjoy your bike so much. I'm pretty sure I will, too!
For a $200.00 difference, The Aventon blows Rad off the planet.... hands down. The current price-point for this bike is $1999.00. Still, hard for any Ebike to compete, much less beat when comparing comparably priced Ebikes.
I have ben. Looking. At. E bikes. Four. A bout. Two. Yrs. Are. Thay. Hard to. Ride. Far. Handling. I. Think. That. There. Cool. Cant. Wate. To. Get. One
Ordered one 2 days ago. Before ordering, I tried calling customer support to confirm the model was in stock and would ship the next day. It was probably 3-4 minutes, but someone did pick up and confirm. Unfortunately, the bike didn't ship the next day and its now the weekend. Interestingly, I got a general email from their customer support saying they recognize support has been lacking and they are making efforts to do better. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Great review!!! I totally agree with your assessment that this bike was built from the ground up to be an e-bike. So many awesome features on this bike that make my Rad5 look like an antique. But with all those great features, they went and ruined it all by putting the throttle on the left side! And a granny thumb throttle to boot. What the heck? As a life long motorcycle rider this is ridiculous. One would think with all the options available, they would offer one with a twist throttle on the correct side. :(
I have a Rad. I like the Aventure - Frames size, brakes, power, battery and lights embedded into the frame. All the things I don't like about the Radrover. Especially the power and hyd brakes. thanks for the review. I thought the Himiway was the way to go, but maybe Aventure is even better.
Excellent vid, really like the comparison. Since I bought a Himiway Cruiser for myself, I have been looking for one my wife will fit on. So we need to see what your Misses thinks about the bike :) My wife has been stuck on the Himiway Escape as it would fit her (5’3”) and the other ebikes with multiple frame sizes just haven’t clicked with her. I’m going to show her this vid hoping it sparks an alternative thought because I really like the upgraded features on this bike and think it would be easy for her to use and ride (that computer setup screen is showing the bike companies are listening and the tech is evolving as it should). Keep up the great work
Just bought 2 aventures for my wife and I. One large green step over and 1 red small step thru for my wife. Ordered on 10/10 and received both today 10/23. Building them Monday.
The current ebike phenomenon is very similar to the automobile market in the early 1900s. RadPower Bikes has created the Ford Model T, a very popular bike, but limited it in the amount of options, colors, power etc. to keep the price down. Now the competition has upped the ante. Will RadPower respond and create an even better RadRover? Or will we look upon it with fondness because it was the first of the breed, but sadly no longer relevant.
You know I almost put that exact comparison in my video. The rad bike made me think of Henry Ford saying customers can have any color they want as long as it's black.
You do know that Ford Motor Company has weathered the financial storms that rocked other US auto makers (and didn't need Gov't loans during the "great recession")..... and is really the last pure American Car Company....anyway, I am certain Rad will add some spit and polish to their next iteration of e-bikes but the overall style will likely change very little. Lots of smaller e-bike companies will likely fold (or revert back to their "Chinesium" origins) when supply chains open back up and the COVID-induced shortages (and price increases) clear. Mass Market companies like Rad will benefit from that.
@@elevenAD They just did, not colorful options but the new RadRover Plus comes with a larger integrated batter and a true step through similar to the aventon
Rad is NOTHING like the early car manufactuers or auto industry. They are merely an importer, riding the wave, and just importing 3rd part made chinesium bikes, from an obscure factory in Asia. Aventon owns its factory, does all its own design, engineering , and quality control. Rad has great marketing, and sucks a lot of people in with that marketing. But the Rad ebikes are very rough , and nearly crude JV builds compared to the very refined Aventon quality builds, made by who knows what, and you hope they hold up.
Rad has zero dealers except a few company owned locations. They keep stumbling with the whole mobile thing, and badly burning a lot of that VC cash on trying to find a model that would bleed them dry. Every mobile bike service venture has hemorraged money, and that is with a gazzillion more bikes out there, than ebikes. Not enough ebike owner/rider density to make mobile work, and they will learn that the very hard way. The bike industry sells 20 million bikes a year, and there are hundreds of millions of bike owners. Whereas with ebikes, there are still only sales of around 750,000 annually, and maybe a population of 3 million total in the US by now. Mobile service for ebikes is a non-starter for most of the US, unless that mobile van can also do service for regular bikes. It would make zero sense to do that though, as regular bike owners are mostly too cheap and tightwadded, to pay what mobile really costs.
My Adventure is at my local bike shop for assembly. This shop is not an Aventon dealer, but said they will honor warranty work on the bike if approved by Aventon. The bike shop did come up as a drop point for assembly thru Beeline. Not sure if the bike shop would perform "out-of-warranty" work on the bike though. Will ask them that question when I pick the bike up.
Hands down for me, the Aventon Adventure. Love the design, 26x4in. fat tires (Damn!), hydraulic brakes (Damn!), shocks, accessible to anybody, different frame sizes, and the price point ain't bad either. Great presentation dude! I'm sold!
For 2 weeks my wife and I have been researching for our first ebike and all of your comparison videos have been fantastic and extremely helpful. I enjoy how methodical you are while being honest, fair and neutral as possible, but willing to call a spade a spade as well. I have to say your Aventon Aventure Step Through comparison to RadRover 5 video had perfect timing. Literally today (May 2) we were about to pull the trigger between a (RadRover Step Through 1, not available until Sept 2021) or an (Espin Nesta, not available until June) when your video popped up. My wife is ~5’3” so the Aventure Step Through in the small/medium size frame appears to be well worth the extra $200 versus RR5. Furthermore, the Aventure website indicated, “ships in 24 hours”, however the order confirmation said: “…due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Holiday season. The lead time prior to shipping of in-stock items may be delayed up to 8-10 business days…” The fact that the shipping schedule changed the minute after we paid is a red flag. Hopefully the bike really does come in a reasonable amount of time and the shipping schedule does not slide further. Looking forward to e riding (soon?).
SHIPPING UPDATE: l got an email today with a tracking number saying the expected delivery is this Friday. So they really did meet the 24 hr. shipping promise. Nice job Aventon!
The battery and controller are just as easy to remove on the Aventon as the Rad. I sell Aventon at my Shop in New Orleans great bikes, excellent value.
I have a 20 inch CSC fat tire ebike and am thinking of adding a front hub motor for more torque--do you think that is something wise to do--i want the torque for trail and going uphill--not for speed.I just do not want to butcher the bike or make it unstable--I was going to use a throttle only setup.Just wondering if you had done anything similiar.The 750 motor on the bike is decent--but i like to trail ride and some are going uphill and I feel I am going to shorten the lif of the motor so i might as well spring for it now--that way both motors get used sparingly--there is no support from any bike shops that really repair these unless you bought them at the shop and i dread having a rear hub fail and trying to replace it in the near future--a front hub looks like something I could put in and then only use the stock motor for PAS pavement cruising to save its lifespan.
@@dwightnevins I just inquired about purchasing a spare battery for my Adventure that I just purchased and the battery, still, is not available. Anyhow, will buy one when available ($500.00 ea 2022 price).
I have a RadRover with upgraded controller, motor, and brakes. I also have an Aventure now (partly because of this review!!!). The Aventure is just so well put together. The Rover is a beast but the Aventure is my daily driver now.
Just purchased, the bike is at my local bike shop awaiting assembly. I have viewed a lot of comparison videos on this bike and realize I DID NOT make a mistake. The bike has a max weight payload of 400lbs, I weigh 270lbs and will be lugging a bunch of camera gear thru the National/state park trails. A lot of reviews of this bike complain about pedal strikes bc the crank is too low to the ground. There is an aftermarket shorter crank available. I am not riding aggressively, so I may not change the crank out..... will wait and see. I have back issues, so I will be changing the seat post out to one that has suspension. Also, there is a handlebar tube accessory that allows adjustment to the handlebars which affects posture while riding. I need to keep my back as straight as possible, so I will probably add this accessory. Great review, you touched on all the major points. This bike, at the current price-point ($1999.00, 2022 price) is very hard to compete with, much less beat.
Good vid! I went Aventure after your review. Curious.. can you share what phone mount you’re using and also what is the app you were using for the speed display on your phone?
Great review Citizen. I have a Radrunner, but if the Adventure bike was available in the UK (with a method to restore it to full power), I'd seriously consider selling the Rad to buy it.
Kyle from Bolton just did a review of the Aventon Aventure in which he was grossly ill. Prepared. I’m so glad you really do your homework before giving a review! It’s why so many people trust your reviews.
I have had my Rad for five months and the grips do not spin, the tires are very quite and it will go over 60 miles on a charge. The plastic fenders help save weight.
Like the step through and the thick gusset at the chain ring along with the solid head set prevents frame flex. Certainly a more advanced look then the Rad Rover step through. Too a beefy masculine yet refined stance. Solid axle front is totally cool. Understand things come up on you seemingly come nowhere. Boom! There it is and front wheel strength is king! Man that head set is solid, massive. Like this bike very well thought out. Nice review as always. Perfect details as to specific differences. I will say the dumbness of the Rad monitor simplifies problems that come with advanced circuitry. Yeah Rad motors are sadly comparison inadequate and more so with each passing year.
My brother cancelled the himiway he ordered when I sent him an aventon aventure screenshot. He wouldn't have cancelled himiway if it wasn't for the fact it's a 10 week wait. His aventure adventure arrives on Monday the 11th. The himiway would be almost fall.
You should have looked at CSC--their 20 inch and 26 inch have true 750 bafang motors (steep uphills--motor puts out 1300 to 1400 watts of power)--cost under 1700 dollars--are in stock in a warehouse with customer phone support. I got mine in one week and have put about 100 miles a week--I also got the 20 inch fat bike--very light--has 60 plus range on the battery with very light peddling--PAS 3--I even rode it 55 miles--had half the battery bar and did another 8 on throttle only and it was still charged halfway.All these bikes for the most part share 90% of the same parts if you look deep enough--I just wanted to be able to phone call a US based company if i had any problems and CSC is an established motorcycle company and they designed the bike--so it feels very very stable--already did 34 mph on a medium downhill and the bike looks like a big BMX bike and not only is fast and stable--but it can eat what I would call a stage 3 trail i rode the other day--I had to get off the bike once for an 80 degree uphill turn--but the 750 motor pretty much kept me riding on pretty rough terrain--and going uphill to boot.I plan on adding a front hub motor for more torque for trail riding at some point.
It's clear which one you prefer. I agree with you that the Aventon is the winner even for the higher price. Rad needs to start creating their 2022 model!
Boy the “price of poker” keeps going up. However, being new in this space I think for the extra $200, you get a cleaner look, more powerful motor, larger battery, better display, quieter tires. I would be intimate seeing how those tire perform off-roading. They look like they could puncture easier, but that impression is just from the look. It might be just as tough as the Rad tires. Great review. Nice editing.
Have viewed dozens of user reviews for the Adventure and Ebikes in general..... have not seen any complaints of fat tire issues. Of course, a lot has to do with your riding style, tire pressure, and what the tire may or may not come in contact with. Used to get a lot of flats on my 10-speed road bike until I started to max the tire pressure out.
Pay attention to what they weigh, I saw on this past weekend and the guy who owns was about 60, bought an ebike because a regular bike was kicking his butt. He struggles to get the ~56lbs on the bike rack on his car which is only about ~2 ft from the ground. Make sure you know what you plan to do with any ebike and what it weighs before you buy it. Bike weight is an awkward weight to handle and although 56lbs may not seem like much, take into consideration what you have to do with it.
@@mrc1436 I have a 20 inch CSC Fat ebike and it weighs 55lbs with battery and motor--I believe it is one of the lightest non folding bikes with a 750 bafang hub and 48 v 14 ah battery.I use PAS 3 and getting over 60 miles on a battery--and many times am peddling lightly--but keeping up a nice pace. I am also 6 ft tall and the bike is plenty big--the 20 inch which looks like a big BMX bike is actually the same size as my old moutnainbike--the 26 inch bikes are monsters and many of those weigh over 90 lbs.I made a decision to also get the smalle rone when a yout uber actually hurt his back unboxing a 26 inch ebike to finish assembly.BTW on the 20 inch you can raise the seat and it is much easier to manage.I plan on trying to take mine into the city--but will have to drive it to pubilc transportation first--and the 20 inch seems like I can do it.If you are a woman--get a 20 inch regardless--or you might be on your very tippy toes a lot--plus I have not noticed any comfort--I go on plenty of offroad trails with no problem--and i can use PAS 3 and go 15 to 20 mph with light peddling and keep up with folks starining hard to keep that pace up on jst a pedal bike.I am an ex mountainbiker that quit biking cause getting worn out took the joy--these new ebikes are great.
BTW the moped looking bikes like ariels--the seats do not raise up and most of those are 100lbs--yeah they are fast--but they are more emopeds then bikes--you can replace the seat like I did on mine if you want more comfort--just be aware to check weights cause these ebikes can look small--but some weigh a LOT
have you done a "battery power " throttle only run like the other reviews that you did on the Himiway and Rad? to see what you get for range and speed?
Just bought the S/M Aventure step thru red for my wife We visited local bike shops for E bike but finally settled on Aventon Aventure!!!!! with military discounts saved $204/bike!!!!! get the discounts!!!
Thanks man! I was going to buy the himiway or the Radpower until I watched your video. I just ordered the Aventure Red step through. No doubt the better bike cost all the upgrades; hydraulic brakes, integrated battery, colored display and different sizes. I just wished the step over came in red. Thanks for the great review!,
So I just got my Aventure and i love it. My question is, do you notice at times when you make a hard turn to left or right while moving slow your foot sometimes hits the mud guards on the way down? I have been noticing that the last couple of rides. Any fix for that?
If you are referring to "pedal-strike" there is an alternative crank you can buy that is shorter. The Adventure has gotten a lot of negative reviews on this issue. Kinda surprised the design engineers missed this one.
Hey Citizen idk if you been asked this question How Is the Aventon Aventures motor power compare to the Himiway Cruiser? Which bike has more power and faster ??
When riding, does the throttle stop working after going past 20 mph? That's what I am assuming from the site. Thanks for the videos, very informative and appreciated.
I'm considering the Aventon Aventure for my first ebike purchase. I'm a heavier rider (300 lbs) and I needed a heavy duty bike to hold my weight. When I searched the Aventon website, I was glad to know that the Aventure model can carry up to 400 lbs. I would prefer a step over Aventure in large, but if I really want a Aventure, I would be willing to settle for a step thru. I do like the Electric Red color that they use for the step thru. Regardless of which frame I choose, both would be perfect for trail riding which is what I'd like my ebike for.
The tech specs on the Aventon website claim the battery is removable. It does seem that both RAD and AVENTON are currently out of stock on spare batteries. I have a RAD CITY. On many weekends I take long rides of over 75 miles. I've never used up all three batteries; but I've used up two and started on the third. www.aventon.com/collections/ebikes/products/aventure-step-through-ebike
It is part of the down tube you just put the key in and turn than pull the top part to the left almost the whole side at the logo is the side of the battery and it comes out you can check out other videos of the Aventure to see how it works. Citizen was one of the few to have a step through to review. This bike is also sold by dealers nation wide so you can have it serviced locally Can’t do that with a Rad or Himy
I have on order a Himiway Cruiser & Step Thru. Going to cancel my order, since I keep delayed shipping information from Himiway. They are nice about it, but it keep changing the ship date & I no longer have a good gut feeling about the Himiway. Going to place my order for 2 of the Aventon so my wife & I can start riding during our upcoming vacation. Thanks for helping me change my mind.
So, we just bought our two Aventon Levels for my husband and myself about a month ago. We are working out the kinks. We enjoy the bikes, but now we’re looking at a himiway for more off road capability, mainly due to your reviews . So how do you think they compare with off road or slightly off road performance? Himiway vs the Aventon Adventure? I appreciate all your work.
I'm not sure if either would be more capable than the other off road. Both have same tires, similar power, similar suspension, similar seating positions.
Bryan thank you for the video on this bike. I am considering buying this bike but have a few questions I am hoping you can help me with. I do want to say your channel has become my go to youtube channel for ebike reviews. The content is always full of great information and insight to what questions we may have about a bike we are looking at. Also thank you for all the videos you are working your butt off to make great content and it's working. Also it is easy to tell you love what you do. With all that out of the way I am 6ft 4 and weigh 275 pounds so one of my concerns is mileage with this battery and frame (wanting step through age 63). Most of your range test's by you at 175 only gives me an idea of what would be possible. I am worried about my weight on this step through frame and mileage.I love the sleek look of this bike but I do ride 2x a week a regular bike so I am in decent shape. Thank you again!!
I just purchased the Adventure step thru. I too am old and heavy, 270lbs. I asked the bike shop salesman what was the worse-case-scenario for mileage on this bike and he replied "20 miles". I am assuming that was a mileage figure with the motor doing all the work. That is why I will purchase a backup battery, when available, b4 treking 15-20 miles thru the National/State park bike trails.
Hey citizen another great video ,Do you think someone could put a adjustable stem on it to where you can bring the handlebars up and back to you, do you think there's enough slack in the hydraulic brake line and cables to be able to do this?
There are two differences I can see from a standard Fat Tire bike frame and something like a radrover. The back part of the frames are extended by a couple of inches, where the Box housing the controller is. The other difference is most fat tire bikes come with 190 mm dropouts. E-bikes like the radrover have 170mm In the rear.
Do you have a link to Aventon to purchase one? I would like you to get some credit for your channel. You have helped me with education and your fine reviews. One thing that I do wish they would have used is the quick release wheel locks. Let us know.
@@CitizenCycle925 Bummer. I did pull the trigger on a Lectric Bike. I really like the Aventure, but I’m trying to get my wife interested and in involved. This choice of the smaller bike, with a few comfort features, seat, suspension post, etc, I thought would be my best enticement for her. She’s not really a bike rider! But I would love for her to go with me for the company. If it works I’ll get the Aventure, and she can have the Lectric. If not I’ll set up the Lectric to my liking and go from there. You have been very instrumental on educating and giving me tips, and I’m in your debt. If I’m ever up in North Carolina I will hopefully contact you and maybe we can have a beer or two! Thanks again Brian for your great videos and education!
Just had a question Citizen. On some of the other Aventon model reviews I've seen online, they incorporate a " safety mechanism" where the throttle doesn't work until the bike is pedaled to 3-5? MPH. Did your throttle engage from a stopped position or did you have to get it moving first? A definite bummer to get that beast rolling on a hill from pedaling alone if Aventon has not changed that.
good review, as usual for CitzenCycle. I prefer your reviews over the so called experts. keep up the good work man. You mention the tail light. Coming from a Rad owner, I love the Aventure overall but the deal breaker for me is that low frame set tail light. I know you like it, but I use 2 sided panier bags which could block the tail light in use. I know you like it, but that tail light is the very reason I did NOT but the Aventure.
everyone has has their preferences and it is my hope that these reviews will point out details like that which will help people in making their choice. glad you found the bike that works for you! i have 3 rads too.
Wow. wouldn’t you know it I just bought my Aventon Level ,which I love but now they come out with the fat tire bike with integrated lights . you can never keep up with technology LOL thanks for the awesome first look at The NewAventon adventure.
Thanks, I have seen bunch of your reviews and I really like them. This new bike really looks good. I really like that they have a dealer network. Can you set the pedal assist per setting like you can on the Himiway? I am worried that from a stop, that without down throttling the Himiway the bike could get away from you. I don't think this is an issue with the mid-drive bikes like say a Trek. Speaking of Trek, why are these rear hub bikes about 1/2 of say a Trek bike, with no suspension and what I would assume are more expensive (for the fat tire bikes) tires?
Hi Lee, I have not discovered any way to adjust the pedal assist settings, I think they're locked in. My best guess regarding the trek bikes would be that you're paying for the name a little bit and I would guess that they probably have some higher quality components shifters brakes suspension forks etc. plus mid drive motors tend to be more expensive, they're more powerful.
@@CitizenCycle925 Thanks! I think I am going to try to make a trip to the bicycle shop that carries that brand. They also carry other mid-motor bicycles. Maybe I will be able to test more than one bike. Thanks again!
Was wondering if you could substitute a banana, moped style seat on this bike? I prefer faster, more powerful cruiser style bikes but want the moped-style comfort seat.
Can someone explain to me, why would anyone not get the stepthru version? It seems superior in every way and has the same payload rating. Am I missing something?
again, another great video, hope YT is paying off for you, I like the bike, but I'm an old guy with a fixed income, THAT's why I went with the Himiway, you didn't swing the idea, but reinforced it. I think, if you can get this bike, it's a good idea. they are building on the previous E-Bikes, and that's the free market. with the Tech in new Batterie formation really, the sky is the limit,,,,, seriously, there is a guy who has a solar powered E-Bike, AIN'T IT GREAT ? anyway, enough of my pontificating about E-Bikes, Keep up the good work Brother. hay do you know Hiram ?
Hi Michael, yes it feels like aventon really upped the ante with this one. These bike are going to keep getting better and better. TH-cam is certainly fun and I enjoy trying all these bikes and putting out useful information, someday maybe it will Pay the bills. I do not know Hiram.
Hi Michael, The Himi is a great bike for the money but the major downfall is servicing Aventon is a dealer available bike so if you buy from a local dealer they will service it. You don’t have to beg the company for parts and figure it out yourself if something goes wrong
@@mrc1436 sure, I agree but, I had extremely limited funds, and after doing research for a few months, all of the things came together, stars aligned, angels sang, and I pulled the trigger , I used to sell new Honda Cars in Milwaukee WI. and you wouldn't believe how many people had done their research BUT couldn't make a decision. the Ave, is a great bike, and it has colors, and MAYBE if it would have been seen by me, my choice would have been different ? but I locked in the bike and did the deed.
I bought the Aventon bike for myself about a week ago, thanks to your review. My Christmas present just got here and delivered to Richmond Virginia put it together absolutely love it. Couple things to note with this bike when you put the battery in you got to close it hard or it does not snap in place I should say firm when you close it and you hear that snapping into place. Also this bike is a lot bigger than I thought it would be it looks like a vintage motorcycle. Everybody absolutely loves it. But it is a lot bigger than I thought however I love the bike its alot of fun.
Thanks for the excellent review - nobody else does such great head-to-head comparisons. You convinced me to order the Aventon Aventure!
Just changed my order from a Rad to this bike. Such great features for a great price. I'm kinda big - 230 lbs. - so I love the extra power this bike can offer. Plus the look is great! Love your videos!! Thanks.
I bet they sell a ton of these bikes! Seems like a good bang for your buck 🙂
The new breed of modern ebikes will change the world. I en joy mine so much, I'm on it 3, to 4 hours virtually everyday.
@@danbunch1514 I agree. These bikes are becoming a real viable way to get around, and they are slowly becoming more affordable. Glad you enjoy your bike so much. I'm pretty sure I will, too!
For a $200.00 difference, The Aventon blows Rad off the planet.... hands down. The current price-point for this bike is $1999.00. Still, hard for any Ebike to compete, much less beat when comparing comparably priced Ebikes.
Thanks for the review! I Love the red step-thru AVENTON ! I have been watching reviews all day! Decision made, ordering now!
Your reviews are very helpful. I ordered the Aventure, your terrific review made the decision a no-brainer.
Thanks much!
Love this comparison look at the Aventure vs the Lectric XPremium. Hope you can review the XPremium soon!
That's a great idea you have about the Aventure adding another back light for _turn signaling_ .
You were right!!!! I was leaning Himiway but after this video hands down this bike really is what I want. Thank you again for your hard work.
extra fees and delays from china. when you need support try calling CHYNUH lol
I have ben. Looking. At. E bikes. Four. A bout. Two. Yrs. Are. Thay. Hard to. Ride. Far. Handling. I. Think. That. There. Cool. Cant. Wate. To. Get. One
First e bike review thats not some flashy over edited crap, thanks for a solid review and comparison. Never change man.
I appreciate that! THANK YOU!
It may cost a bit more, but I believe the Aventon is the way to go. Looks like a higher class type of bike.
I joined a Fb group on All bikes In interested in. Check it out to and learn issues owners might or have had.
Ordered one 2 days ago. Before ordering, I tried calling customer support to confirm the model was in stock and would ship the next day. It was probably 3-4 minutes, but someone did pick up and confirm. Unfortunately, the bike didn't ship the next day and its now the weekend. Interestingly, I got a general email from their customer support saying they recognize support has been lacking and they are making efforts to do better. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Ordered the large non step thru in green this weekend and super excited! Thx for the thorough review!
Awesome I hope you enjoy it!
hi brian, i was wondering how do you think it compares to the himi? thanks
Yes, what is your opinion of this bike vs Himiway?
I would love to see a compare between the new AV, and RR+6 step through. Thank you so much! You are one of the best reviewers I like on TH-cam.
I bought the Aventon level last yr. The by far the best ebike I've ever had. You won't be dissapointed
Do you like this better then the Rad or himiway ??
You always do a great presentation when reviewing e bikes.Keep it up
Thank you Robert!
Great review!!! I totally agree with your assessment that this bike was built from the ground up to be an e-bike. So many awesome features on this bike that make my Rad5 look like an antique. But with all those great features, they went and ruined it all by putting the throttle on the left side! And a granny thumb throttle to boot. What the heck? As a life long motorcycle rider this is ridiculous. One would think with all the options available, they would offer one with a twist throttle on the correct side. :(
Its a safer option a lot of people accidently twist the throttle on twist type.
I have a Rad. I like the Aventure - Frames size, brakes, power, battery and lights embedded into the frame. All the things I don't like about the Radrover. Especially the power and hyd brakes. thanks for the review. I thought the Himiway was the way to go, but maybe Aventure is even better.
Nope, check out his other video with his niece riding that bike. You'll probably change your mind
@@jrambo7495 good point, but you could add a 35a controller.
Excellent vid, really like the comparison. Since I bought a Himiway Cruiser for myself, I have been looking for one my wife will fit on. So we need to see what your Misses thinks about the bike :) My wife has been stuck on the Himiway Escape as it would fit her (5’3”) and the other ebikes with multiple frame sizes just haven’t clicked with her. I’m going to show her this vid hoping it sparks an alternative thought because I really like the upgraded features on this bike and think it would be easy for her to use and ride (that computer setup screen is showing the bike companies are listening and the tech is evolving as it should). Keep up the great work
Just bought 2 aventures for my wife and I. One large green step over and 1 red small step thru for my wife. Ordered on 10/10 and received both today 10/23. Building them Monday.
Awesome! hope you enjoy!
The current ebike phenomenon is very similar to the automobile market in the early 1900s. RadPower Bikes has created the Ford Model T, a very popular bike, but limited it in the amount of options, colors, power etc. to keep the price down. Now the competition has upped the ante. Will RadPower respond and create an even better RadRover? Or will we look upon it with fondness because it was the first of the breed, but sadly no longer relevant.
You know I almost put that exact comparison in my video. The rad bike made me think of Henry Ford saying customers can have any color they want as long as it's black.
You do know that Ford Motor Company has weathered the financial storms that rocked other US auto makers (and didn't need Gov't loans during the "great recession")..... and is really the last pure American Car Company....anyway, I am certain Rad will add some spit and polish to their next iteration of e-bikes but the overall style will likely change very little. Lots of smaller e-bike companies will likely fold (or revert back to their "Chinesium" origins) when supply chains open back up and the COVID-induced shortages (and price increases) clear. Mass Market companies like Rad will benefit from that.
Rad will step it up and in a big way but im sure as long as sales are good they will try to milk current designs for as long as possible.
@@elevenAD They just did, not colorful options but the new RadRover Plus comes with a larger integrated batter and a true step through similar to the aventon
Rad is NOTHING like the early car manufactuers or auto industry. They are merely an importer, riding the wave, and just importing 3rd part made chinesium bikes, from an obscure factory in Asia. Aventon owns its factory, does all its own design, engineering , and quality control. Rad has great marketing, and sucks a lot of people in with that marketing. But the Rad ebikes are very rough , and nearly crude JV builds compared to the very refined Aventon quality builds, made by who knows what, and you hope they hold up.
Nice one! One thing you didn't mention is that Aventon has dealers around the US. Rad is expanding of course but I think Aventon covers more area.
Aventon has a better network but Rad HQ is actually not far from me.
Rad has zero dealers except a few company owned locations. They keep stumbling with the whole mobile thing, and badly burning a lot of that VC cash on trying to find a model that would bleed them dry. Every mobile bike service venture has hemorraged money, and that is with a gazzillion more bikes out there, than ebikes. Not enough ebike owner/rider density to make mobile work, and they will learn that the very hard way. The bike industry sells 20 million bikes a year, and there are hundreds of millions of bike owners. Whereas with ebikes, there are still only sales of around 750,000 annually, and maybe a population of 3 million total in the US by now. Mobile service for ebikes is a non-starter for most of the US, unless that mobile van can also do service for regular bikes. It would make zero sense to do that though, as regular bike owners are mostly too cheap and tightwadded, to pay what mobile really costs.
My Adventure is at my local bike shop for assembly. This shop is not an Aventon dealer, but said they will honor warranty work on the bike if approved by Aventon. The bike shop did come up as a drop point for assembly thru Beeline. Not sure if the bike shop would perform "out-of-warranty" work on the bike though. Will ask them that question when I pick the bike up.
Hands down for me, the Aventon Adventure. Love the design, 26x4in. fat tires (Damn!), hydraulic brakes (Damn!), shocks, accessible to anybody, different frame sizes, and the price point ain't bad either. Great presentation dude! I'm sold!
It's a really great bike. probably the one to beat in this category in my opinion😁
Thanks for the videos! Just getting ideas for when I get an e-bike and these help. Just subscribed, keep helping us!
Thanks you for giving the price of these bikes right away. Something a regular Joe would do. Thanks again.
For 2 weeks my wife and I have been researching for our first ebike and all of your comparison videos have been fantastic and extremely helpful. I enjoy how methodical you are while being honest, fair and neutral as possible, but willing to call a spade a spade as well. I have to say your Aventon Aventure Step Through comparison to RadRover 5 video had perfect timing. Literally today (May 2) we were about to pull the trigger between a (RadRover Step Through 1, not available until Sept 2021) or an (Espin Nesta, not available until June) when your video popped up. My wife is ~5’3” so the Aventure Step Through in the small/medium size frame appears to be well worth the extra $200 versus RR5. Furthermore, the Aventure website indicated, “ships in 24 hours”, however the order confirmation said: “…due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Holiday season. The lead time prior to shipping of in-stock items may be delayed up to 8-10 business days…” The fact that the shipping schedule changed the minute after we paid is a red flag. Hopefully the bike really does come in a reasonable amount of time and the shipping schedule does not slide further. Looking forward to e riding (soon?).
SHIPPING UPDATE: l got an email today with a tracking number saying the expected delivery is this Friday. So they really did meet the 24 hr. shipping promise. Nice job Aventon!
I ordered my Aventure step thru May 14 and it was delivered by UPS May 21st.
My Adventure shipped to Virginia Beach, VA in a weeks time frame in April of 2022.....impressive!
The battery and controller are just as easy to remove on the Aventon as the Rad. I sell Aventon at my Shop in New Orleans great bikes, excellent value.
I have a 20 inch CSC fat tire ebike and am thinking of adding a front hub motor for more torque--do you think that is something wise to do--i want the torque for trail and going uphill--not for speed.I just do not want to butcher the bike or make it unstable--I was going to use a throttle only setup.Just wondering if you had done anything similiar.The 750 motor on the bike is decent--but i like to trail ride and some are going uphill and I feel I am going to shorten the lif of the motor so i might as well spring for it now--that way both motors get used sparingly--there is no support from any bike shops that really repair these unless you bought them at the shop and i dread having a rear hub fail and trying to replace it in the near future--a front hub looks like something I could put in and then only use the stock motor for PAS pavement cruising to save its lifespan.
Aventon is killing it! Love the Level but the Aventure might change my mind. Love those smooth welds
I love that copper colored level bike..
LOVE my Aventon Level BUT NO BATTERIES AVAILABLE ???? W T F ?????
@@dwightnevins I just inquired about purchasing a spare battery for my Adventure that I just purchased and the battery, still, is not available. Anyhow, will buy one when available ($500.00 ea 2022 price).
I have a RadRover with upgraded controller, motor, and brakes. I also have an Aventure now (partly because of this review!!!). The Aventure is just so well put together. The Rover is a beast but the Aventure is my daily driver now.
congrats on the new bike! its a great ride. it feels much more high-end than a radrover. the aventure bike is tough to beat.
What was your top speed on the Aventon? I have two Rad Rovers and just wish I could go 30mph instead of topping out at 24.
@@leetjohnson the Aventure tops out at 31. I think it could go faster but it's limited.
Great video! What brand bike mirror and cell phone holder do you like?
Just purchased, the bike is at my local bike shop awaiting assembly. I have viewed a lot of comparison videos on this bike and realize I DID NOT make a mistake. The bike has a max weight payload of 400lbs, I weigh 270lbs and will be lugging a bunch of camera gear thru the National/state park trails. A lot of reviews of this bike complain about pedal strikes bc the crank is too low to the ground. There is an aftermarket shorter crank available. I am not riding aggressively, so I may not change the crank out..... will wait and see. I have back issues, so I will be changing the seat post out to one that has suspension. Also, there is a handlebar tube accessory that allows adjustment to the handlebars which affects posture while riding. I need to keep my back as straight as possible, so I will probably add this accessory. Great review, you touched on all the major points. This bike, at the current price-point ($1999.00, 2022 price) is very hard to compete with, much less beat.
Fantastic review!!! One of the best reviews I’ve seen comparing ebikes.
Good vid! I went Aventure after your review. Curious.. can you share what phone mount you’re using and also what is the app you were using for the speed display on your phone?
Great review Citizen. I have a Radrunner, but if the Adventure bike was available in the UK (with a method to restore it to full power), I'd seriously consider selling the Rad to buy it.
Kyle from Bolton just did a review of the Aventon Aventure in which he was grossly ill. Prepared. I’m so glad you really do your homework before giving a review! It’s why so many people trust your reviews.
Haha I did not watch his review. I try to put in a good amount of riding time and some thought before I record anything.
Is the fat tire more versatile? Will do mostly pavement but want the versatility to do some trail/ gravel.
I have had my Rad for five months and the grips do not spin, the tires are very quite and it will go over 60 miles on a charge. The plastic fenders help save weight.
I bought the Adventure, but you make an EXCELLENT argument that is worthy of consideration.
Like the step through and the thick gusset at the chain ring along with the solid head set prevents frame flex. Certainly a more advanced look then the Rad Rover step through. Too a beefy masculine yet refined stance. Solid axle front is totally cool. Understand things come up on you seemingly come nowhere. Boom! There it is and front wheel strength is king! Man that head set is solid, massive. Like this bike very well thought out. Nice review as always. Perfect details as to specific differences. I will say the dumbness of the Rad monitor simplifies problems that come with advanced circuitry. Yeah Rad motors are sadly comparison inadequate and more so with each passing year.
My brother cancelled the himiway he ordered when I sent him an aventon aventure screenshot. He wouldn't have cancelled himiway if it wasn't for the fact it's a 10 week wait. His aventure adventure arrives on Monday the 11th. The himiway would be almost fall.
You should have looked at CSC--their 20 inch and 26 inch have true 750 bafang motors (steep uphills--motor puts out 1300 to 1400 watts of power)--cost under 1700 dollars--are in stock in a warehouse with customer phone support. I got mine in one week and have put about 100 miles a week--I also got the 20 inch fat bike--very light--has 60 plus range on the battery with very light peddling--PAS 3--I even rode it 55 miles--had half the battery bar and did another 8 on throttle only and it was still charged halfway.All these bikes for the most part share 90% of the same parts if you look deep enough--I just wanted to be able to phone call a US based company if i had any problems and CSC is an established motorcycle company and they designed the bike--so it feels very very stable--already did 34 mph on a medium downhill and the bike looks like a big BMX bike and not only is fast and stable--but it can eat what I would call a stage 3 trail i rode the other day--I had to get off the bike once for an 80 degree uphill turn--but the 750 motor pretty much kept me riding on pretty rough terrain--and going uphill to boot.I plan on adding a front hub motor for more torque for trail riding at some point.
@@khronin which is CSC ?
It's clear which one you prefer. I agree with you that the Aventon is the winner even for the higher price. Rad needs to start creating their 2022 model!
i'm curious to know if Rad is working on a redesign, seems like they will need to do that shortly
Great review and comparison! Excellent, thanks for the detail.
TY !!!! Appreciate the great info!!!! Already placed my order and now I know I made the right decision. ❤️
Boy the “price of poker” keeps going up. However, being new in this space I think for the extra $200, you get a cleaner look, more powerful motor, larger battery, better display, quieter tires. I would be intimate seeing how those tire perform off-roading. They look like they could puncture easier, but that impression is just from the look. It might be just as tough as the Rad tires. Great review. Nice editing.
Agreed, bang for your buck on this bike is going to be tough to beat.
Have viewed dozens of user reviews for the Adventure and Ebikes in general..... have not seen any complaints of fat tire issues. Of course, a lot has to do with your riding style, tire pressure, and what the tire may or may not come in contact with. Used to get a lot of flats on my 10-speed road bike until I started to max the tire pressure out.
have you seen the radrover 6 plus? do you still think the aventure aventon is still the better choice ?
Pay attention to what they weigh, I saw on this past weekend and the guy who owns was about 60, bought an ebike because a regular bike was kicking his butt. He struggles to get the ~56lbs on the bike rack on his car which is only about ~2 ft from the ground. Make sure you know what you plan to do with any ebike and what it weighs before you buy it. Bike weight is an awkward weight to handle and although 56lbs may not seem like much, take into consideration what you have to do with it.
Any fat tire Ebike is going to be 60 pounds plus. He needs to buy a rack that has the removable ramp built it it works awesome for us old guys.
@@mrc1436 I have a 20 inch CSC Fat ebike and it weighs 55lbs with battery and motor--I believe it is one of the lightest non folding bikes with a 750 bafang hub and 48 v 14 ah battery.I use PAS 3 and getting over 60 miles on a battery--and many times am peddling lightly--but keeping up a nice pace. I am also 6 ft tall and the bike is plenty big--the 20 inch which looks like a big BMX bike is actually the same size as my old moutnainbike--the 26 inch bikes are monsters and many of those weigh over 90 lbs.I made a decision to also get the smalle rone when a yout uber actually hurt his back unboxing a 26 inch ebike to finish assembly.BTW on the 20 inch you can raise the seat and it is much easier to manage.I plan on trying to take mine into the city--but will have to drive it to pubilc transportation first--and the 20 inch seems like I can do it.If you are a woman--get a 20 inch regardless--or you might be on your very tippy toes a lot--plus I have not noticed any comfort--I go on plenty of offroad trails with no problem--and i can use PAS 3 and go 15 to 20 mph with light peddling and keep up with folks starining hard to keep that pace up on jst a pedal bike.I am an ex mountainbiker that quit biking cause getting worn out took the joy--these new ebikes are great.
BTW the moped looking bikes like ariels--the seats do not raise up and most of those are 100lbs--yeah they are fast--but they are more emopeds then bikes--you can replace the seat like I did on mine if you want more comfort--just be aware to check weights cause these ebikes can look small--but some weigh a LOT
have you done a "battery power " throttle only run like the other reviews that you did on the Himiway and Rad? to see what you get for range and speed?
Would u recommend the step through our regular if you decide to take off road?
With the bias report from Citizen............I am convinced......... RadRover Step-Thru for me!!
Whatever is best for you, that's what counts.😁
Strange comment.
Your reviews are very polished and professional. Very detailed video and fact heavy.
Thank you, I'm trying my best 🙂
Just bought the S/M Aventure step thru red for my wife We visited local bike shops for E bike but finally settled on Aventon Aventure!!!!! with military discounts saved $204/bike!!!!! get the discounts!!!
Man a comparison like this with the aventon and the Ride1up 700 series would be great your comparison is awesome
Thanks man! I was going to buy the himiway or the Radpower until I watched your video. I just ordered the Aventure Red step through. No doubt the better bike cost all the upgrades; hydraulic brakes, integrated battery, colored display and different sizes. I just wished the step over came in red.
Thanks for the great review!,
Excellent choice I hope you enjoy it!
Another great video! Your my go to guy for ebikes.
So I just got my Aventure and i love it. My question is, do you notice at times when you make a hard turn to left or right while moving slow your foot sometimes hits the mud guards on the way down? I have been noticing that the last couple of rides. Any fix for that?
If you are referring to "pedal-strike" there is an alternative crank you can buy that is shorter. The Adventure has gotten a lot of negative reviews on this issue. Kinda surprised the design engineers missed this one.
Hey Citizen idk if you been asked this question
How Is the Aventon Aventures motor power compare to the Himiway Cruiser?
Which bike has more power and faster ??
When riding, does the throttle stop working after going past 20 mph? That's what I am assuming from the site.
Thanks for the videos, very informative and appreciated.
Yes it does...even when you unlock it to class 3
In almost all states limiting the throttle to 20 is part of how it qualifies to be a bicycle and not need to be registered
@@paulh4866 Thanks
Yep throttle cuts out at 20mph
I'm considering the Aventon Aventure for my first ebike purchase. I'm a heavier rider (300 lbs) and I needed a heavy duty bike to hold my weight. When I searched the Aventon website, I was glad to know that the Aventure model can carry up to 400 lbs. I would prefer a step over Aventure in large, but if I really want a Aventure, I would be willing to settle for a step thru. I do like the Electric Red color that they use for the step thru. Regardless of which frame I choose, both would be perfect for trail riding which is what I'd like my ebike for.
Great presentation best I have seen the Aventon bike is my new choice just wish I knew how far you can go on throttle only
Happy to see Rad under pressure.
The only downside to me is the battery, what if I want a spare battery on Aventon?
The tech specs on the Aventon website claim the battery is removable. It does seem that both RAD and AVENTON are currently out of stock on spare batteries. I have a RAD CITY. On many weekends I take long rides of over 75 miles. I've never used up all three batteries; but I've used up two and started on the third. www.aventon.com/collections/ebikes/products/aventure-step-through-ebike
I forgot to mention I bought two extra batteries after a month of using my Rad City bike.
The Aventon battery is just as easy to remove as the Rad and you can order extra batteries. It is a superior design in every way
@@mrc1436 is it easily detachable from the back-plate?
It is part of the down tube you just put the key in and turn than pull the top part to the left almost the whole side at the logo is the side of the battery and it comes out you can check out other videos of the Aventure to see how it works. Citizen was one of the few to have a step through to review. This bike is also sold by dealers nation wide so you can have it serviced locally
Can’t do that with a Rad or Himy
In your opinion what size would be a good fit for a 5/11 male for the Adventure step over medium or large?
One of my fave channels for all things ebikes.
Awesome thanks!
I have on order a Himiway Cruiser & Step Thru. Going to cancel my order, since I keep delayed shipping information from Himiway. They are nice about it, but it keep changing the ship date & I no longer have a good gut feeling about the Himiway.
Going to place my order for 2 of the Aventon so my wife & I can start riding during our upcoming vacation.
Thanks for helping me change my mind.
So, we just bought our two Aventon Levels for my husband and myself about a month ago. We are working out the kinks. We enjoy the bikes, but now we’re looking at a himiway for more off road capability, mainly due to your reviews . So how do you think they compare with off road or slightly off road performance? Himiway vs the Aventon Adventure? I appreciate all your work.
I'm not sure if either would be more capable than the other off road. Both have same tires, similar power, similar suspension, similar seating positions.
What about the Juiced ripcurrent and ripcurrent s. Review and comparison?
If I was able to get my hands on one I certainly would 😁
Turn signals is something ebike manufacturers definitely need to integrate into their designs.
Thanks for the excellent comparison. I just bought a RadRover, which I found is wanting for power. Now I made the wrong choice.
You could buy the Bolton controller/display upgrade for your Rover and you would be very pleased with the increase in power.
Hi Robert the Rad is still a good bike but you're right, I found myself in the same situation after riding it for a while, I wanted more power.
Do you really get to keep the bike? If so that would be crazy because they sent one to a lot of people.
Thank you. Definitely going with Aventon.
Good choice!
Bryan thank you for the video on this bike. I am considering buying this bike but have a few questions I am hoping you can help me with. I do want to say your channel has become my go to youtube channel for ebike reviews. The content is always full of great information and insight to what questions we may have about a bike we are looking at. Also thank you for all the videos you are working your butt off to make great content and it's working. Also it is easy to tell you love what you do. With all that out of the way I am 6ft 4 and weigh 275 pounds so one of my concerns is mileage with this battery and frame (wanting step through age 63). Most of your range test's by you at 175 only gives me an idea of what would be possible. I am worried about my weight on this step through frame and mileage.I love the sleek look of this bike but I do ride 2x a week a regular bike so I am in decent shape. Thank you again!!
I just purchased the Adventure step thru. I too am old and heavy, 270lbs. I asked the bike shop salesman what was the worse-case-scenario for mileage on this bike and he replied "20 miles". I am assuming that was a mileage figure with the motor doing all the work. That is why I will purchase a backup battery, when available, b4 treking 15-20 miles thru the National/State park bike trails.
Hey citizen another great video ,Do you think someone could put a adjustable stem on it to where you can bring the handlebars up and back to you, do you think there's enough slack in the hydraulic brake line and cables to be able to do this?
I'm sure you could probably do that, It's really not an uncomfortable seating position though.
Nice comparison 👏. I am seriously thinking about ordering one. There out of stock or I probably would pull the trigger.
I think the time to order is when you figure out which one you want. Seems like all the companies are in and out of stock frequently
Outstanding review. Well done. Helped me a lot.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!!
How do the step thru’s handle rough terrain and dirt trails,are step thru bikes better off just to stay on pavement cruising
I would love to see the comparison with the Aventure and the new Radrover 6 plus
Rad 6. Stronger but same dud frame
There are two differences I can see from a standard Fat Tire bike frame and something like a radrover. The back part of the frames are extended by a couple of inches, where the Box housing the controller is. The other difference is most fat tire bikes come with 190 mm dropouts. E-bikes like the radrover have 170mm In the rear.
Trees you've saved? Please! How many trees would you save if you didn't charge that battery nightly?
So the red adventon Adventure is a mid step or step through
There has got to be a way to lighten these bikes. I notice you are not weighing them and they don't spec the weight on their website!
dude your video's are awesome... just bought the s/m for my GF... Thanks Blackbird Mike
Thank you Blackbird Mike! I appreciate that! Glad you are enjoying the videos, I hope the s/m fits your girlfriend perfectly, It's a really fun bike.
Careful where you park Red tonight. Hell hath no fury like a Mistress scorned!
And yeah, there should be twin taillights
Hi, thanks...Do you have a reco on a bike rack to carry two step through Aventure ebikes (2 inch hitch/4runner)? Thank you..
how well does it ride in conventional mode (no assist)? Would you have any problems riding 10 miles on a flat paved surface with no assist? Thanks!
It would certainly be noticeable It's a lot heavier than your average bicycle.
When are they going to come out with belt drive e-bikes?
And the weight difference???
Do you have a review of the strongest/fastest ebikes on the market? something that can go around 50mph?
hi, average joe. nice review. could you review the Sondors Rockstar or Cruiser,. thanks :-)
You know I've never had a sondors bike, maybe I need to add one to my garage...
Sharp looking bike.
Do you have a link to Aventon to purchase one? I would like you to get some credit for your channel. You have helped me with education and your fine reviews. One thing that I do wish they would have used is the quick release wheel locks. Let us know.
Appreciate that. The link in the video description is tied to me, but I don't get anything from it. 😁
@@CitizenCycle925 Bummer. I did pull the trigger on a Lectric Bike. I really like the Aventure, but I’m trying to get my wife interested and in involved. This choice of the smaller bike, with a few comfort features, seat, suspension post, etc, I thought would be my best enticement for her. She’s not really a bike rider! But I would love for her to go with me for the company. If it works I’ll get the Aventure, and she can have the Lectric. If not I’ll set up the Lectric to my liking and go from there. You have been very instrumental on educating and giving me tips, and I’m in your debt. If I’m ever up in North Carolina I will hopefully contact you and maybe we can have a beer or two! Thanks again Brian for your great videos and education!
Thanks 4 theNice thorough review 😀 Beautiful bike!
Just had a question Citizen. On some of the other Aventon model reviews I've seen online, they incorporate a " safety mechanism" where the throttle doesn't work until the bike is pedaled to 3-5? MPH. Did your throttle engage from a stopped position or did you have to get it moving first? A definite bummer to get that beast rolling on a hill from pedaling alone if Aventon has not changed that.
That's not the case on the new models. You do have to be in at least pedal assist 1, but it's throttle on demand from stop.
Throttle works from stopped position, do not have to pedal.
good review, as usual for CitzenCycle. I prefer your reviews over the so called experts. keep up the good work man. You mention the tail light. Coming from a Rad owner, I love the Aventure overall but the deal breaker for me is that low frame set tail light. I know you like it, but I use 2 sided panier bags which could block the tail light in use. I know you like it, but that tail light is the very reason I did NOT but the Aventure.
everyone has has their preferences and it is my hope that these reviews will point out details like that which will help people in making their choice. glad you found the bike that works for you! i have 3 rads too.
Me too! Was on the fence between Aventure and Rad…. So glad I ordered from Aventon. Thank you for this!
Wow. wouldn’t you know it I just bought my Aventon Level ,which I love but now they come out with the fat tire bike with integrated lights . you can never keep up with technology LOL thanks for the awesome first look at The NewAventon adventure.
Same here
Loved the purposed built ebike comparison
Thanks, I have seen bunch of your reviews and I really like them.
This new bike really looks good. I really like that they have a dealer network. Can you set the pedal assist per setting like you can on the Himiway? I am worried that from a stop, that without down throttling the Himiway the bike could get away from you. I don't think this is an issue with the mid-drive bikes like say a Trek. Speaking of Trek, why are these rear hub bikes about 1/2 of say a Trek bike, with no suspension and what I would assume are more expensive (for the fat tire bikes) tires?
Hi Lee, I have not discovered any way to adjust the pedal assist settings, I think they're locked in. My best guess regarding the trek bikes would be that you're paying for the name a little bit and I would guess that they probably have some higher quality components shifters brakes suspension forks etc. plus mid drive motors tend to be more expensive, they're more powerful.
@@CitizenCycle925 Thanks! I think I am going to try to make a trip to the bicycle shop that carries that brand. They also carry other mid-motor bicycles. Maybe I will be able to test more than one bike.
Thanks again!
Was wondering if you could substitute a banana, moped style seat on this bike? I prefer faster, more powerful cruiser style bikes but want the moped-style comfort seat.
I'm not sure I've ever seen a banana style seat that fits in a regular bike seat post...
Can someone explain to me, why would anyone not get the stepthru version? It seems superior in every way and has the same payload rating. Am I missing something?
again, another great video, hope YT is paying off for you,
I like the bike, but I'm an old guy with a fixed income,
THAT's why I went with the Himiway, you didn't swing the idea, but reinforced it.
I think, if you can get this bike, it's a good idea.
they are building on the previous E-Bikes, and that's the free market.
with the Tech in new Batterie formation really, the sky is the limit,,,,,
seriously, there is a guy who has a solar powered E-Bike,
AIN'T IT GREAT ?
anyway, enough of my pontificating about E-Bikes, Keep up the good work Brother. hay do you know Hiram ?
Hi Michael, yes it feels like aventon really upped the ante with this one. These bike are going to keep getting better and better. TH-cam is certainly fun and I enjoy trying all these bikes and putting out useful information, someday maybe it will Pay the bills. I do not know Hiram.
Hi Michael,
The Himi is a great bike for the money but the major downfall is servicing Aventon is a dealer available bike so if you buy from a local dealer they will service it. You don’t have to beg the company for parts and figure it out yourself if something goes wrong
@@mrc1436 sure,
I agree but, I had extremely limited funds,
and after doing research for a few months,
all of the things came together, stars aligned, angels sang, and I pulled the trigger ,
I used to sell new Honda Cars in Milwaukee WI.
and you wouldn't believe how many people had done their research BUT couldn't make a decision.
the Ave, is a great bike, and it has colors,
and MAYBE if it would have been seen by me, my choice would have been different ?
but I locked in the bike and did the deed.
I’m going to enjoy this immensely. This brand was on my shirt list.Well,hell, ow I want one.
Haha, I think a lot of people are going to want this one for sure!