Have a brand new Aventure2. Going to use when I get home from inpatient physical therapy. Start slow. This is a great video. Got me so excited to recover from back surgery and get on this monster!! Thanks so much!
Great review! You really did an outstanding job of covering all the aspects of this bike. I've had this bike for a little over a year and it's absolutely outstanding! Thanks for taking the time to put this out!
Great review! I've had mine for six weeks. I've put about 400 miles on it. No problems whatsoever. I don't use much higher than level 3 and primarily level 2 on pedal assist. Great exercise with some help when stopped or in crappy spots that my destroyed right knee doesn't like. Love it and I'm amazed at how quicly the battery charges and how long it lasts. And I should also be selling the damn things. I've never owned anything that gets more compliements from strangers than my green Aventure. Every single time I stop, somebody makes a compliment. Love the bike.
@@ihmpall Would you happen to know how to get to level 3? I feel like I'm not getting the top speed with mine, and cant find anywhere and how to change the settings
How about the brakes ? I hear that they are not sufficient enough for the weight of the bike. Have you replaced them or does it depend on how you ride it. I love it. Looks like it will be my choice. For the 1900$ price. Sales are starting too now. I'm buying this from a local shop incase any issues with it. I heard that customer service is hard to get .
Now THIS is something that piques my interest! All you need now is motorcycles to hit my three favorite hobbies (bikes, shooting, and motorcycles). BTW, the quality of your presentation is second to none. I watch them all...even the ones I have no interest in...yet! Very well done as always.
Thanks so much! I was a shooting star with motorcycles in my early 20s. Nearly became a hood ornament through no fault of my own twice in one week, then started having literal full-on in my sleep nightmares about getting killed while riding. I rode one more time to park it somewhere I could more easily sell it, and that was it for me. I might take in an electric trail bike at some point, but my road motorcycle days are well behind me. lol
@@TheTechofTech Aahh...but several companies build electric trail bikes now, including Zero and KTM. Hopefully when you grow a little more the manufacturers will loan you test samples.
Yep, that’s what I meant by electric trail bike. Zero is actually having a demo day just down the road from me in two weeks. I’m going to stop by and see who is there. No off road places for the demos, so it will likely just be road bike demos, but it will be people to meet and things to see nonetheless.
I'm pretty lean and weigh 145 pounds. It would be interesting if a future video took a look at how battery consumption, range and (where applicable) top end speed are affected by rider weight on a bike not carrying any cargo. Great video reviews. My biggest problem is that every time I watch one I want to buy that bike!
Just ordered myself one today and can't wait for it to arrive. I currently have a Pace 500 that I've owned for a year now and I absolutely love; I always told people that I love my Pace 500 but I wish it had fat tires. So as soon as I saw the Aventure I had to jump on it right away
Thanks for another great video. They have all been extremely educational. It helped us finally pull the trigger on our first e bike. We ordered the step through yesterday, it shipped today with an expected arrival this Friday. Cant beat that.
Such an awesome review! It got me to pull out the wallet and buy this bike and it's shipping today! I am so pumped!! Watched your video two times already. Love it! Thank you.
Outstanding review, I had already decided and purchased my Aventon Aventure, I got the step-thru model, so I went with the M/L red. I also bought the front and rear racks, I got both racks already and got notification that the shipping label was created today. Can't wait to get my bike, I started building my own full suspension E-bike two years ago, but what I didn't count on was it being so difficult to get 26" x 4" fat tire wheels with disc brake capability. I put about $5,000.00 into it and it's still on the bench, because I can't get the wheels. I bought three complete set of wheels, but none have disc brake capability and the bike is too heavy and too powerful to try using cruiser brakes, the mid-drive motor is 3,000 watts. i do plan on completing the build at some point, but I need something to ride in the meantime. Thanks again for the video, it really shows the capability of the bike. I've watched other reviews, 4 others to be exact, but yours has more coverage of what I think most riders want to know. Great job! 🚲
@@timthrash2145 I went riding again today and I've got to say every time I get on my Electric Red step-through Aventon Aventure I get a big grin on my face. I just love how the motor responds when I hit the throttle, then I start peddling and it just kicks in even more. I love going up hills that I couldn't pull on my mountain bike standing up, and just gliding up them while sitting. I only use the throttle to get started, then I'm in either PAS 2 or 5, I hardly shift down anymore, I pretty much stay in eighth gear, except for the most demanding of hills and then I don't go below 3rd gear. I wear a helmet that has lights on the helmet as well as turn signal indicators, for safety and I find myself using the lights on the bike more, since it is getting darker earlier, that way I don't have to stop earlier. I know I'll have to stop riding sooner eventually, but I'm getting in every minute I can. 🖖😎🚲
This was a great review! I also live in Raleigh and 've been considering getting something like this to ride those very trails. Your review sold it for me. This is exactly what I've been looking for!
Fantastic review! One of the best I've ever seen for any category. Thanks for all the details. Sure looked like a fun ride. I own a white Cinch (Love it) and awaiting desperately for the arrival of my wife's red step through Aventure. This video has made me jealous of the larger and beefier Aventure. Too bad everything is backordered and I fear they will be slipping in components that are inferior to stated specs as mentioned by others.
Not sure the different brands are really inferior, but know that it seems that nearly *every* ebike brand is now doing this for the same reason. Supply is just not keeping up with the explosion in demand for all things outdoors, including ebikes.
Awesome! That’s very helpful to me and the channel. The trail is a newish one in Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC. It’s especially cool because the park has no real singletrack for bikes anywhere else.
Just ordered this one and cancelled my back ordered radrover 5. I Will have this bike Wednesday. They didn’t charge sales tax and rad did, perhaps it has to do with certain states but that closed the gap within $100. If you are military or school system you get another discount which drops them to the same price.
I did the same thing and also save money with cheaper Aventon accessories. My Aventure with the back rack was only $50 more than the Radrover5 with a back rack added.
Rad orders are getting cancelled left and right for many of their models, as people learn about Aventon, who has been a REAL bike builder and TRUE manufacturer for years, before Rad even came into existence. Once Aventon started manufacturing ebikes, they took off like a rocket, and are not looking back. Plus Aventon has dealers, and rad has NONE, so now Rad is going to hemorrage money big time to build up a mobile repair force, and that will go belly up just like Beeline did, because Mobile is incredibly COSTLY, and no one will pay the real fees that are needed to support it. The mobile repair guy does not even do 1/3rd the number of repairs per day that a shop mechanic can do, bc they dont have all the right tools or electric lifts, and they spend WAY too much time in traffic, or chasing away owners dogs, or the nosey kids. I love seeing Rad just hose away all that VC money on a mobile business that is a proven flop. Velofix independents have lost their shirts and many keep going under. Those trucks are WAY too costly to outfit, and its a really horrible job for any mechanic, as you work in the heat, and are cramped, or outside in the blazing hot sun. So Rad and all these other on-line only players are going to see more and more and more cancelled orders and not just on their Rovers, but other models that will be clobbered by Aventons Pace series, Levels, and Sinch models.
First item to add/upgrade….. high quality suspension seat post…..this is a big bike for a big rider and any off-road riding will benefit from a Thudbuster or similar style seat post
Really appreciate your honesty in your reviews, your in depth approach to your reviews, and your overall assessment of each product that you review. E bikes in general/aventon adventure in particular, what are issues encountered when flats occur while riding??
There isn’t anything unique to Aventon with flats that isn’t shared by nearly all hub motored ebikes. The hub motor is generally bolted in place instead of held with a quick release skewer. That means it’s best to patch a tube with the wheel in place, if possible. Replacing a tube is a huge pain on the trail, and you can only do that if you brought wrenches with you in the first place. That’s why many ebike owners pretreat their tubes with sealant and/or run tire liners to reduce the chance of a flat in the first place.
Great job. Which ebike do you own/ride. Fat tire or street tire. Between them which is best for all around use? Aventon level or adventure? and why? What about Himiway?
But only if Customer support existed, which it doesn't.... I have this exact bike and out of box gears aren't changing properly and rear rotor already has a nice groove in it and noticed today why. The damn rear rotor is warped.
Cables stretch and derailleurs need to be adjusted. A lot of times, that’s right out of the box, but bike shops do that before selling their bikes. Easy to do yourself. Search for videos on adjusting rear derailleurs on TH-cam and you’ll see how to fix it. Not sure what’s up with your rear rotor.
It’s not an accident we live directly across from a 5600 acre state park. We spent over a year finding the right place to buy, and yes, it is a trail paradise.
Writing this in mid-June 2021, gone are the Bengal Aries brakes and the Shimano shifter and derailleur. Due to supply issues, these have been downgraded to available no-name substitutes. I still like the bike, but it’s not currently being made with the same components described in all the current positive reviews.
Great review, very informative, Ine thing ppl probably don't ask you, but as a family, with a 3 yr olds bike, and Mrs "vintage decorative non e-bike" how does this bike go on a bike rack? How would you transport all 3 bikes?
Excellent work! Really enjoyed the Sinch vid, too. Haven't seen that camera angle used much while riding, just fun! I want both bikes, but only getting one (for now). So, gun to your head, just between these two, the Sinch and Aventure, which is more fun? Especially on boring rides thru, say, alleyways in town?
They’re very different bikes. I like riding the Aventure more than riding the Sinch. If you don’t need a folding ebike, go for the Aventure. It has better components and is a more capable bike.
Yes, and after using it a few times, I wish I would’ve included it. It is super slow and super torquey, and I mean that in a good way. It’s not going to get away from you, but it will goat climb up a very steep hill that you would not normally ride up.
Although I haven’t watched it, I see that you did a review of the RadRover prior to the Aventure’s release. I was wondering how you would now compare it to the Aventure, which you seemed to love? I watched another reviewer’s comparison of the two, who said that the Aventure had surpassed the RadRover in every aspect!
I came here to post on behalf of Mr Binder to inform you that he was holding his breath for a reply, and has sadly passed away. RIP, you will be missed, and the mystery may never be revealed.
Thank you so much for your review. I am 5' 10" with a 30" inseam and was going to order the large, but after hearing that you also have a 30" inseam, I think I might go with the medium as well. I keep wondering if they will sell and extra battery with it for those long rides ? Thanks again.
@@dave1533 I love my large size....I'm quite glad after having the large that I got this size. I sometimes carry my chainsaw on the rear rack and also carry gear on the front rack. Although I've not ridden the med or smaller sizes, I am quite pleased with the large. Even with my 30 inch inseam, I can still stand over the crossbar. I hope this helps.
I’ve been looking at a lot of bikes I think this is the one with the racks though I need those for carrying stuff because I carry stuff all the time and I love the frame size choice some are too high I’m definitely a medium
Great review, thanks! We have 2 Aventures on order. We also ordered a Jackery 1000 and noticed one in your shop. How do you like it? We camp off the grid and want to take our ebikes.
Hey bud, i need your help. I am 6' 4" and 230 lbs. What ebike, Aventon or other., would be your top pick. My budget is 2k. I need a rear rack, since I'll be using the bike for just about everything. City riding mostly with some gnarly uphills. Fun, fast and "manly" is also important. Thx in advance.
Excellent bike and excellent review! I own a fat tire ebike myself. I would love if you could review it. It’s the nireeka Prime. If you like crazy sci-fi looking bikes, you’ll love this one. Gorgeous twisting customized carbon fiber frame, 1000w bafang ultra mid drive, 160nm torque, 38mph top speed, 50 mile range on the huge 840wh LG battery, large color screen, 11 speed shimano, hydraulic disk brakes, fat kenda tires, and an amazing value starting at $2500.
What a great review ... Aventon should send you a Xmas gift. ;)) It's such a great bike, and I just found out they have a store on a street I regularly drive, so... probably my next bike. Thx!
My wife and I are ready to buy E-bikes and nearly pulled the trigger on this one, then we found out customer service is lame, and parts recently became a huge problem. We LOVE this bike and wonder- for those with the where-with-all, why don't these E-bike companies establish a factory here and make their own parts? I, for one would be willing to spend a little more for American made and know parts would not be a problem. I've seen some companies doubling( and more ) their money on their products yet apparently making no efforts to build here to avoid the exact mess their in now. I wish the business well, but come on guys!
A better way to put it is that Aventon recently fell into the same issues plaguing the entire ebike industry right now. I don’t think you’re going to find another company working harder than Aventon to address customer service and parts issues.
Man I'm so happy I found that your still doing videos. I'd much rather watch gun and bow videos from you but I'm not greedy, I'll take these vids. I've been thinking about getting a ebike, it's just convincing my wife to let me spend that amount of money on a bike. Ya know? But then again I was able to get her watch your video on the scorpyd crossbow and was able to buy it. So I'll be having her watch this review. Keep up the awesome work good sir l, and can't wait for the next review.
@@TheTechofTech for sure. We both have gotten into biking recently. As her and I keep getting older it's getting harder and harder to ride. Having these bikes would make our life a whole lot easier😉😉
The tough thing is how much they weigh, but many smaller riders quickly get accustomed to that. I hope to get the step-thru Aventure in for review by the end of the summer, but it’s probably the most capable step-thru currently on the market.
Hello, my wife and I enjoy your TH-cam videos. Thanks for the great work and info. We have two questions for you. We are considering buying either the 2021 Rad Rover 6 or the 2021 Aventon Adventure. We are leaning towards the Aventon 2021 model because the design is cleaner. Which do you recommend for first-time bike buyers? This brings me to the second question. We want to buy the bikes in the next week or two but don’t want to purchase the 2021 models and then find the newer 2022 is released soon after. Do you know when the following models will be released of either ebike? And if yes, what newer features will be added? Is there a link with the info you could share?
I’ll answer out of order. Bikes don’t have model years. Both the Aventure and the RadRover 6 Plus are the latest and greatest multi-surface bikes from their respective manufacturers. I have no line on what they’re secretly working on, but anything new being released by either would be a different bike and not some incremental upgrade to either the Aventure or the 6 Plus. Rad Power Bikes is the big gorilla of the bike world. If you buy from them, you are supported by a bigger company with a larger user base. That said, the Aventure is available in sizes, which cannot be overlooked. It’s a great looking bike, too. Either would be fine for a beginner, though smaller riders would benefit from getting the smaller Aventure.
@@TheTechofTech Excellently written! Everything you said makes perfect sense. We will go with the Aventon, I think. The size is a crucial factor. We thank you and really appreciate you greatly. Please keep up the great reviews and videos!
bought this bike, there is three major problems with it , I filed a warranty claim and so far nothing from them, the bike is two months old and I cant ride it because of the front brakes not working , i told them of the three problems they gave me a link to a help center that dont work, kind of sick that I bought it right now.
Great review!! What do you mean by "removing the throttle" ?... Disabling by the controller display menu (class one) or physically removing it from the handle bars? If it's a feature, the function should be discussed
Some places require the throttle to be clearly disconnected in order to be considered Class 1. Easy as pie to do if that is required. Just follow the cable to the quick disconnect, unplug, and zip tie the pigtail to the handlebars. Not any different than any other ebike I’ve ever ridden.
I am also 5'8" with a 29" inseam. I currently have a RadRover but I feel it is a bit too big for me. Thinking of selling it and getting something smaller. Have you tried the RadRover? If so, how does it compare in size to the medium frame you tested in this video?
@@TheTechofTech thanks for the info. Unfortunately, the way Rad lists their dimensions differs from the way Aventon lists theirs so it is hard to compare. It appears that the Aventure has a shorter reach and shorter standover height but the Rad lists a lower minimum seat height. Is that accurate? I have a NCX seat post that adds some height so at the minimum setting, the Rad is barely low enough for me. And I can definitely not stand over the frame without being on tiptoes or leaning it over quite a bit. Wish there was a way to test ride these bikes before ordering...
The Sondors is not even close to the Aventure. Sondors is a bulky ride, and does NOT have the quality of Aventon's hydroformed frames, nor its 21700 Tesla format higher density Samsung cells. Sondors does NO engineering, no design, and again is just putting their logo on a 3rd party cloned extruded frame. You won't get it until you ride both side by side, and feel how refined the Aventure is. People buying Sondors on line sight unseen, and the rads or the himiways are total fools. You have to ride these ebikes first at a reputable ebike store, which is where Aventon is shining big time. AT THEIR QUALIFIED DEALERS.
I fail to understand why those trails would require a fat tyre bike? Maybe a more suitable bike like a gravel orientated steed would proof faster and more energy efficient? Ditch all the pig iron suspension, guards and mounts? The big tyres will give a more forgiving ride with low pressures and sticky rubber but I'm not sure that's needed in the terrain ridden on this route. Your review of your bike is good and its great your out and about, however there are other options for this type of riding. Check the specs on the bike , its as low as they go.
Check out my channel to see the wide variety of ebikes I’ve already reviewed. Fat tires are better at carrying a bike that weighs 73 pounds than skinny tires, and to get an ebike light, you have to go to a smaller battery and motor and zero suspension, or you have to get something $4000+.
Yes, pretty much every single thing on the Aventure is a step up from the Himiway- higher quality motor and fork, 8sp vs 7sp, trigger shifter vs thumb shifter, color LCD vs not... Then, you have an integrated battery in a frame that comes in three sizes. I will continue to recommend the Himiway at its price point, but for $300 more, you get a lot more bike with the Aventure.
I'm curious of the ebikes that you've reviewed, which would you recommend? I live just across the road from Umstead, so that and the greenway would be my typical rides. Any preference or others you've seen but not reviewed?
I only publish videos on products I can ultimately recommend in one fashion or another, so in that respect, every bike I’ve featured is one that I recommend. It comes down to what your preference is for price, weight, trail versus pavement, and quality of components. This Aventure is the bike I personally ride the most, though my wife prefers the Rad Mini ST2 that she uses to commute across the park to work. There are tons of great bikes I have yet to review, including some in my garage awaiting evaluation. I think most people riding Umstead and the greenways would be very happy with this bike if its in your budget.
@@TheTechofTech I had the Aventure in my basket, ready to pull the trigger, but after reading all of the bad reviews regarding their customer service, I'm a bit concerned. Do you have any experience, thoughts, or concerns with their support? I think one reason Rad sells so many bikes is their good, consistent customer support.
Excellent review! One other advantage I've seen with this bike/brand are the cable connections on the exterior that enable ease of maintenance when replacing lengthy cables and reducing labor charges. So...after watching this review and your RadRover 6 Plus (the two bikes I'm considering) video, I wonder which you might favor from an objective point of view. I know there are variables, but your personal style you referenced with the Aventure pretty much matched my priorities. The brand prices look to be the same and the commitment to quality for both is consistent. Tough choice. Help! Thanks.
For my money, I'd pick the Aventure between it and the RadRover 6 Plus. I get why Rad came out with the 6 Plus and priced it the way they did, but this has a much more powerful motor and a fork with more travel, two things that do help me on riding trails. I wish Aventon did cadence-based pedal assist like Rad instead of speed-based pedal assist, but I can work around that.
@@TheTechofTech Thanks for that feedback. Affirms what I am thinking too. Maybe you weren’t aware, but when double-checking the tech specs regarding the sensors on the Aventure, I did notice that they do, in fact, list a cadence sensor and a speed sensor as a standard offering. Maybe it’s an update (?). BTW…I also own a 2021 Model 3 LR and referenced your insights for that purchase too. Your videos are helpful. Cheers!
Question. When you are pedaling the motor is working to help you depending on Assist level. The throttle only works when you push it and it takes over from pedaling?
very nice trail. You mentioned wishing you had a shorter gear . Is it possible to change it out. And is it possible to add a real cadence assist, or do you feel fine the way things are. Great review btw. I haven't jumped into the ebike market yet but am doing my homework. 70 and doing alright except for some of the longish hills. Thanks, from BC, Canada
I changed out the chainring to a 34T (amzn.to/30goTAi). Easy as pie to do. I didn’t even need to shorten the chain as mine was short enough. It does mean you’re going to be pedaling pretty quickly as you get to 20mph. No, you cannot easily change the type of pedal assist. That’s determined by the controller and maybe also the sensor type. I have heard of a lot of mods people make to bikes, but changing assist types isn’t one I’ve seen.
I changed the chainring as I already posted. That drops all of the effective gears in the cassette without having to go through the trouble of changing the cassette.
Your review video is great. However, I will admit, that the video of your ride was frightening to me! More power to you, but I would have wrecked the bike and probably killed myself attempting what you did! My wife and I (73 & 70) are going to try to get biking with a couple of the Aventure Step-Through models we just ordered. I managed to get a 20% discount with a code and no tax, which made it a relative bargain, even though a large investment. Thanks for your confirmation of our good choice!
Just ordered my Green Aventure after watching many youtube comparison videos Rad 6 plus was first choice but Aventure is the one September 20 2021 delivery
Like many fat tire bikes (not just ebikes), the toe clearance is tight when you turn the bars and pedal with the balls of your feet off the front. I pedal with the balls of my feet on the pedals, and I lean to turn, so I don’t experience the clearance problems some mention. It is not unique to this fat tire ebike at all, however.
Pretty much every single thing on the Aventure is a step up from the Himiway- higher quality motor and fork, 8sp vs 7sp, trigger shifter vs thumb shifter, color LCD vs not... Then, you have an integrated battery in a frame that comes in three sizes. I will continue to recommend the Himiway at its price point, but for $300 more, you get a lot more bike with the Aventure.
@@TheTechofTech Thanks for reply, But the battery on the Himiway get more ride time and the speed limit on the throttle get up to 28 MPH. I alreay orded the ST Himiway on April 3rd, still waiting for shipping,, Then I saw your video, it looks nice and you reviews it. Most importanly is warranty and customer service.
Himiway is NOT EVEN close to being in the same league. The Himiway is like a Chevy Bolt, and the Aventure is like the Rivian Truck. Far more refined, far more power, and just not the clunky piece of crap the Himiway is, and the Himiway is a spittin' clone of the Rad rover, as both are made in the same cheapo gimmick 3rd party shared factory. Aventon OWNS its factory, and does all their own engineering and design, and R&D, where Himiway and Rad both slap logos on 3rd party frames in low quality controlled factories who just crank stuff out to multiple imported logo slapped on so called 'brands'.
Cameron what do you think of the max payloads of this and similar fat tire e bikes? This bike is only rated for 250 pounds. This seems very low for a 70 plus pound bike. Do you think this is very conservative and a 300 pound rider would be just fine?
I think it comes down to seat post and saddle rail capabilities. The vast majority of ebikes have a 250# rating, and those parameters are the only that are consistent from bike to bike, brand to brand.
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?
@@TheTechofTech Thank you very much for the quick response. I am getting use to it and becoming more aware. So in the long run i dont think it will be a problem. Other than that I love love love the Aventure.
You can’t get a throttle and a trigger shifter to fit on the right side together. So, you have to choose- do you want a right side throttle and a crappy thumb shifter, or do you want a trigger shifter and a left side throttle? My preference is for the trigger shifter, even though it means the throttle needs to go on the left.
@@TheTechofTech With that much motor help the best shifter is not that important to most ebikers. Especially fat tire cruiser bikes. I would opt for a right side throttle also. Guess it depends on how hilly your area is. Someone needs to incorporate the better shifter and right side throttle with a new product. Shimano? Most bikes will soon be ebikes.
I don’t think you’d need a step-through for groin clearance. It’s more a matter of whether or not you can swing your leg over the saddle to get on or off the bike. I haven’t tried a small to know what you might be giving up to go with that size, honestly. I think you’d still be OK with the standover height of the medium, but I can’t really make that decision for you.
Appreciate your feedback. We live between two very different typographers... Daytona Beach, FL in the winter where we can ride eBikes on the beach, and the mountains of North Carolina in the summer where we can ride bike trails similar to those in your video. I was torn between getting a mid drive for the sand and mountains but they are pricey. I’m thinking the hydraulic brakes along with the extra power of the Adventures hub drive motor would be a good alternative. I thoroughly enjoyed your professional review. Thank you!
I am 5'6, average rider of regular bikes, age 60, with dirt, gravel and blacktop roads available to me. Yes, all three surfaces will be in my normal path ...Would the Aventon step thru e bike be a fit for me? I would probably go with the med frame so my 6' husband could ride also.
Yep! I show all three surfaces in this video. There is no way after getting one of these you aren’t going to buy another one so you and your husband can each have your own bike. I recommend buying the best frame size for each of you from the start.
…but you can’t ride that on bike paths, and it will never give you any exercise. This isn’t about simply providing transportation between Point A and Point B. This is about being active in the outdoors. Vespas are awesome, but they’re a completely different mode of transportation with completely different purposes.
Himiway, Juiced Bikes, Rad Power Bikes, Sondors and Aventon are the most common "direct to consumer" fat tire e bike companies. Aventon is the only brand I have seen being sold from an actual bike shop. This is important as I ran into major problems trying to get my Juiced e bike worked on. 90% of the shops turned me down. Not sure why exactly. Something about liability or whatever. Had I known this and had I known a bike shop in my city actually sells these so-called direct-to-consumer e bikes, I would have bought the Aventon from the bike shop who would obviously have serviced the bike. Plus you could actually give it a test ride in person!
I really like the Aventon ebikes. However, the one thing I do not care for is the HUB MOTOR. Although Aventon offers one of the most powerful hub motors, it simply does not engage your drivetrain as does a mid-mount motor. No matter what gear you put your sprockets in, you are still going to go at the same speed as the hub motor. The speeds of the drivetrain only apply to your leg power on a hub motor driven ebike. Whereas your speeds of the sprockets are directly driven by a mid-mount motor. Mid-mounts use the drivetrain of your ebike, hub motors DO NOT. Not to forget that mid-mount motors have about twice the tork of hub motors.
I just bought one on fb market im trying to connect it to my app but wont allow me to since old owner had it connected can i buy a new display? I want to go 30+ but wont allow me bcuz if the app problem plz help
Love this bike would be nice if they would include the racks at that 1700 price point. Website also offeres this in a sand color but the green is the best
The racks are as cheap as they come from a manufacturer, and they're right not to include them because most people don't want them. Better to offer the bike at a lower price, then let people who want racks to upgrade. Before you think they should come with a bike that costs what this does, you need to compare the other specs this has with bikes in this price range. It really is the value leader right now.
I bought a brand-new Aventure that arrived with a problem in the rear brakes. I have been attempting to get assistance from Customer Support for nearly one week to no avail. Aventon has my money, and I have a beautiful e-bike that I can't ride because it arrived DEFECTIVE!
@@TheTechofTech The problem is not the type of technical issue with the bike. THE PROBLEM IS AVENTON'S UNFAIR DECISION TO MAXIMIZE PROFITS AT THE EXPENSE OF EVEN ADEQUATE CUSTOMER SRVICE. I know I can have the bike repaired independently, but why should I have to do that when I paid good money for a BRAND-NEW bike, which is supposed to be fully functional.
No bike can be expected to survive shipping without something needing tweaked. When you buy from a bike shop, they do the tweaking. When you buy direct, you’re the one who has to do the tweaking. Since you seem more interested in complaining than in getting help, I’m guessing everyone will see where the problem is.
@@TheTechofTech Again, NO ONE is expecting perfection, and whether the problem can be easily corrected or not is NOT THE POINT! Sorry, but you my friend continue to miss the point of my complaint: Basic customer service and essential technical support are not a lot to ask for, but unfortunately Aventon provides neither. AVENTON NEEDS TO IMPLEMENT A VIABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM AND THEY NEED TO DEPLOY AN EFFICIENT TECH SUPPORT TEAM. If customers never complain, then the company finds no need to improve. As an influential TH-camr, you could be an advocate for the average person instead of trying to coverup Aventon's deficiencies. (Big discounts, maybe?)
@@TheTechofTech I can't find anywhere that the weight capacity of the bike is increased over the cleaner and more accessible step-thru design, so why would anyone choose this frame style? Am I mistaken about the stiffness?
i’m about 5’5 which size would you recommend? based on the website it recommends a small, however, i’m hearing from other people to go next size up? please help ty!
Have a brand new Aventure2. Going to use when I get home from inpatient physical therapy. Start slow. This is a great video. Got me so excited to recover from back surgery and get on this monster!! Thanks so much!
How has the bike been
Great review! You really did an outstanding job of covering all the aspects of this bike. I've had this bike for a little over a year and it's absolutely outstanding! Thanks for taking the time to put this out!
Great review! I've had mine for six weeks. I've put about 400 miles on it. No problems whatsoever. I don't use much higher than level 3 and primarily level 2 on pedal assist. Great exercise with some help when stopped or in crappy spots that my destroyed right knee doesn't like. Love it and I'm amazed at how quicly the battery charges and how long it lasts. And I should also be selling the damn things. I've never owned anything that gets more compliements from strangers than my green Aventure. Every single time I stop, somebody makes a compliment. Love the bike.
“I don’t use much higher on level3” lmao that’s the top level there’s no level 4
@@ihmpall Would you happen to know how to get to level 3? I feel like I'm not getting the top speed with mine, and cant find anywhere and how to change the settings
@@ihmpall he's talking about pedal assist, of which there are 5, not class.. of which there are three.
How about the brakes ? I hear that they are not sufficient enough for the weight of the bike. Have you replaced them or does it depend on how you ride it. I love it. Looks like it will be my choice. For the 1900$ price. Sales are starting too now. I'm buying this from a local shop incase any issues with it. I heard that customer service is hard to get .
@@ihmpall he said level 2-3 on pedal assist. There are up to 5 pedal assit levels.
This is an awesome review, the most in-depth I’ve seen for this bike
Glad you liked it!
The best riding review I've ever seen. Absolutely magnificent job. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Heh im watching more reviews while I wait for mine to get here some time today! Man I cant wait!
Looks so much more complete with the rack and basket.
Now THIS is something that piques my interest! All you need now is motorcycles to hit my three favorite hobbies (bikes, shooting, and motorcycles). BTW, the quality of your presentation is second to none. I watch them all...even the ones I have no interest in...yet! Very well done as always.
Thanks so much! I was a shooting star with motorcycles in my early 20s. Nearly became a hood ornament through no fault of my own twice in one week, then started having literal full-on in my sleep nightmares about getting killed while riding. I rode one more time to park it somewhere I could more easily sell it, and that was it for me. I might take in an electric trail bike at some point, but my road motorcycle days are well behind me. lol
@@TheTechofTech Aahh...but several companies build electric trail bikes now, including Zero and KTM. Hopefully when you grow a little more the manufacturers will loan you test samples.
Yep, that’s what I meant by electric trail bike. Zero is actually having a demo day just down the road from me in two weeks. I’m going to stop by and see who is there. No off road places for the demos, so it will likely just be road bike demos, but it will be people to meet and things to see nonetheless.
I'm pretty lean and weigh 145 pounds. It would be interesting if a future video took a look at how battery consumption, range and (where applicable) top end speed are affected by rider weight on a bike not carrying any cargo.
Great video reviews. My biggest problem is that every time I watch one I want to buy that bike!
Just ordered myself one today and can't wait for it to arrive. I currently have a Pace 500 that I've owned for a year now and I absolutely love; I always told people that I love my Pace 500 but I wish it had fat tires. So as soon as I saw the Aventure I had to jump on it right away
Thanks for another great video. They have all been extremely educational. It helped us finally pull the trigger on our first e bike. We ordered the step through yesterday, it shipped today with an expected arrival this Friday. Cant beat that.
Fantastic!
I've had mine for 16 months and I love it! Good video!
I love your enthusiasm! This will be the bike I buy after I save some money! :)
Good choice!
Try looking for deals on Craigslist and Facebook classifieds
Such an awesome review! It got me to pull out the wallet and buy this bike and it's shipping today! I am so pumped!! Watched your video two times already. Love it! Thank you.
Awesome!!!
How’s the bike holding up?
Outstanding review, I had already decided and purchased my Aventon Aventure, I got the step-thru model, so I went with the M/L red. I also bought the front and rear racks, I got both racks already and got notification that the shipping label was created today. Can't wait to get my bike, I started building my own full suspension E-bike two years ago, but what I didn't count on was it being so difficult to get 26" x 4" fat tire wheels with disc brake capability. I put about $5,000.00 into it and it's still on the bench, because I can't get the wheels. I bought three complete set of wheels, but none have disc brake capability and the bike is too heavy and too powerful to try using cruiser brakes, the mid-drive motor is 3,000 watts. i do plan on completing the build at some point, but I need something to ride in the meantime. Thanks again for the video, it really shows the capability of the bike. I've watched other reviews, 4 others to be exact, but yours has more coverage of what I think most riders want to know. Great job! 🚲
Glad you found the video helpful!
Wayne how is the bike doing? Give me your review.
@@timthrash2145 I went riding again today and I've got to say every time I get on my Electric Red step-through Aventon Aventure I get a big grin on my face. I just love how the motor responds when I hit the throttle, then I start peddling and it just kicks in even more. I love going up hills that I couldn't pull on my mountain bike standing up, and just gliding up them while sitting. I only use the throttle to get started, then I'm in either PAS 2 or 5, I hardly shift down anymore, I pretty much stay in eighth gear, except for the most demanding of hills and then I don't go below 3rd gear. I wear a helmet that has lights on the helmet as well as turn signal indicators, for safety and I find myself using the lights on the bike more, since it is getting darker earlier, that way I don't have to stop earlier. I know I'll have to stop riding sooner eventually, but I'm getting in every minute I can. 🖖😎🚲
Exactly the review on this bike I was looking for. Thank you.
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Glad I could help!
Excellent review! Just what I needed.
One of the best bike reviews that I have even seen. Lots of great information.
Glad you liked it!
This was a great review! I also live in Raleigh and 've been considering getting something like this to ride those very trails. Your review sold it for me. This is exactly what I've been looking for!
Fantastic! I’ll have to put some ebike meet-ups together once people are more comfortable with the new outdoor lack of restrictions.
I'm in the same exact position. My Aventure should be arriving today and I hope to be able to ride those trails either today or tomorrow. Can't wait.
This video sold me this looks so fun can’t wait receive mine. Thanks for the video
Best Aventon review and i’ve seen them all (got one coming in the mail!).
Glad you liked it!
Fantastic review! One of the best I've ever seen for any category. Thanks for all the details. Sure looked like a fun ride. I own a white Cinch (Love it) and awaiting desperately for the arrival of my wife's red step through Aventure. This video has made me jealous of the larger and beefier Aventure. Too bad everything is backordered and I fear they will be slipping in components that are inferior to stated specs as mentioned by others.
Not sure the different brands are really inferior, but know that it seems that nearly *every* ebike brand is now doing this for the same reason. Supply is just not keeping up with the explosion in demand for all things outdoors, including ebikes.
Terrific review! I’ll be using your link to buy. Btw, what trail was that you rode in the video? It looks like a blast to ride.
Awesome! That’s very helpful to me and the channel. The trail is a newish one in Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC. It’s especially cool because the park has no real singletrack for bikes anywhere else.
Thanks man 👍 that was fun just watching that ride , good Info - I'm currently waiting for mine to arrive !!!!
Just ordered this one and cancelled my back ordered radrover 5. I Will have this bike Wednesday. They didn’t charge sales tax and rad did, perhaps it has to do with certain states but that closed the gap within $100. If you are military or school system you get another discount which drops them to the same price.
That’s awesome!
I did the same thing and also save money with cheaper Aventon accessories. My Aventure with the back rack was only $50 more than the Radrover5 with a back rack added.
Rad orders are getting cancelled left and right for many of their models, as people learn about Aventon, who has been a REAL bike builder and TRUE manufacturer for years, before Rad even came into existence. Once Aventon started manufacturing ebikes, they took off like a rocket, and are not looking back. Plus Aventon has dealers, and rad has NONE, so now Rad is going to hemorrage money big time to build up a mobile repair force, and that will go belly up just like Beeline did, because Mobile is incredibly COSTLY, and no one will pay the real fees that are needed to support it. The mobile repair guy does not even do 1/3rd the number of repairs per day that a shop mechanic can do, bc they dont have all the right tools or electric lifts, and they spend WAY too much time in traffic, or chasing away owners dogs, or the nosey kids. I love seeing Rad just hose away all that VC money on a mobile business that is a proven flop. Velofix independents have lost their shirts and many keep going under. Those trucks are WAY too costly to outfit, and its a really horrible job for any mechanic, as you work in the heat, and are cramped, or outside in the blazing hot sun. So Rad and all these other on-line only players are going to see more and more and more cancelled orders and not just on their Rovers, but other models that will be clobbered by Aventons Pace series, Levels, and Sinch models.
You did such an awesome job with this review! Also, beautiful scenery - where is this?
It looks like William B Umstead State Park in Raleigh NC. I ride those trails a lot and the Aventure is practically made for that style of riding.
So this is where twang and bang went :). Great vid.
Owner here. Love the bike so far. I wish you could see the LCD screen when you wear polarized sun glasses.
That's endemic to LCD screens in general.
First item to add/upgrade….. high quality suspension seat post…..this is a big bike for a big rider and any off-road riding will benefit from a Thudbuster or similar style seat post
My new Aventure shipped yesterday. Green. Step Through frame S/M.
I’m going to Raleigh ASAP.
What are your thoughts? I'm leaning to getting the same size as I am 5'4". This will be my first e-bike.
@@bernlitzner2739 I’m very interested in this bike also but I’m not sure what size to get, leaning towards the medium size but Idk yet
Outstanding review, you’ve made my decision on brand quite a bit easier….thanks.
Glad I could help!
You’ve helped all of us potential buyers AND you’ve helped Aventon! They owe you some hefty commissions. :-)
Really appreciate your honesty in your reviews, your in depth approach to your reviews, and your overall assessment of each product that you review.
E bikes in general/aventon adventure in particular, what are issues encountered when flats occur while riding??
There isn’t anything unique to Aventon with flats that isn’t shared by nearly all hub motored ebikes. The hub motor is generally bolted in place instead of held with a quick release skewer. That means it’s best to patch a tube with the wheel in place, if possible. Replacing a tube is a huge pain on the trail, and you can only do that if you brought wrenches with you in the first place.
That’s why many ebike owners pretreat their tubes with sealant and/or run tire liners to reduce the chance of a flat in the first place.
Great job. Which ebike do you own/ride. Fat tire or street tire. Between them which is best for all around use? Aventon level or adventure? and why? What about Himiway?
I am constantly evaluating new bikes. My preference is for fat tire bikes for off-road riding like the Aventure, but I ride all kinds all the time.
But only if Customer support existed, which it doesn't....
I have this exact bike and out of box gears aren't changing properly and rear rotor already has a nice groove in it and noticed today why. The damn rear rotor is warped.
Cables stretch and derailleurs need to be adjusted. A lot of times, that’s right out of the box, but bike shops do that before selling their bikes. Easy to do yourself. Search for videos on adjusting rear derailleurs on TH-cam and you’ll see how to fix it. Not sure what’s up with your rear rotor.
@@TheTechofTech rear rotors warped!!! NOT HAPPY AT ALL OVER THIS ENTIRE TRANSACTION
Do you live in bike trail heaven? Every bike you've reviewed benefits from having access to all that incredible trail!
It’s not an accident we live directly across from a 5600 acre state park. We spent over a year finding the right place to buy, and yes, it is a trail paradise.
I ordered it Monday.
Heading to Raleigh as soon as possible.
Best review.
Awesome! I’m definitely going to put together an ebike get together soon.
Writing this in mid-June 2021, gone are the Bengal Aries brakes and the Shimano shifter and derailleur. Due to supply issues, these have been downgraded to available no-name substitutes. I still like the bike, but it’s not currently being made with the same components described in all the current positive reviews.
Great review, very informative,
Ine thing ppl probably don't ask you, but as a family, with a 3 yr olds bike, and Mrs "vintage decorative non e-bike" how does this bike go on a bike rack? How would you transport all 3 bikes?
Excellent work! Really enjoyed the Sinch vid, too. Haven't seen that camera angle used much while riding, just fun! I want both bikes, but only getting one (for now). So, gun to your head, just between these two, the Sinch and Aventure, which is more fun? Especially on boring rides thru, say, alleyways in town?
They’re very different bikes. I like riding the Aventure more than riding the Sinch. If you don’t need a folding ebike, go for the Aventure. It has better components and is a more capable bike.
Does this bike have a walk mode? One of the best reviews that I have seen.
Yes, and after using it a few times, I wish I would’ve included it. It is super slow and super torquey, and I mean that in a good way. It’s not going to get away from you, but it will goat climb up a very steep hill that you would not normally ride up.
Although I haven’t watched it, I see that you did a review of the RadRover prior to the Aventure’s release. I was wondering how you would now compare it to the Aventure, which you seemed to love? I watched another reviewer’s comparison of the two, who said that the Aventure had surpassed the RadRover in every aspect!
I came here to post on behalf of Mr Binder to inform you that he was holding his breath for a reply, and has sadly passed away. RIP, you will be missed, and the mystery may never be revealed.
@@BoopSnoot All mysteries will be revealed. In due time
@@BoopSnoot oh sad. But thanks .
Thank you so much for your review. I am 5' 10" with a 30" inseam and was going to order the large, but after hearing that you also have a 30" inseam, I think I might go with the medium as well. I keep wondering if they will sell and extra battery with it for those long rides ? Thanks again.
It’s always hard to say, but your inseam will definitely be happy with a Medium. Your reach can certainly be adjusted if needed.
Any update here , Aurum? I'm trying to decide between M and L size now and struggling to make a decision?
@@dave1533 I love my large size....I'm quite glad after having the large that I got this size. I sometimes carry my chainsaw on the rear rack and also carry gear on the front rack. Although I've not ridden the med or smaller sizes, I am quite pleased with the large. Even with my 30 inch inseam, I can still stand over the crossbar. I hope this helps.
Great video! Helped me move from a small frame to a medium at 28” inseam. Looking forward to riding!
Glad it helped!
I’ve been looking at a lot of bikes I think this is the one with the racks though I need those for carrying stuff because I carry stuff all the time and I love the frame size choice some are too high I’m definitely a medium
Great review, thanks! We have 2 Aventures on order. We also ordered a Jackery 1000 and noticed one in your shop. How do you like it? We camp off the grid and want to take our ebikes.
Here’s what I think of the Jackery- th-cam.com/video/gtJJDowPkTc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for your detailed review, just ordered this bike for my first E Bike.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey bud, i need your help. I am 6' 4" and 230 lbs. What ebike, Aventon or other., would be your top pick. My budget is 2k. I need a rear rack, since I'll be using the bike for just about everything. City riding mostly with some gnarly uphills. Fun, fast and "manly" is also important. Thx in advance.
Excellent bike and excellent review! I own a fat tire ebike myself. I would love if you could review it. It’s the nireeka Prime. If you like crazy sci-fi looking bikes, you’ll love this one. Gorgeous twisting customized carbon fiber frame, 1000w bafang ultra mid drive, 160nm torque, 38mph top speed, 50 mile range on the huge 840wh LG battery, large color screen, 11 speed shimano, hydraulic disk brakes, fat kenda tires, and an amazing value starting at $2500.
Nireeka definitely makes some great looking ebikes. I do hope to review some someday.
What a great review ... Aventon should send you a Xmas gift. ;)) It's such a great bike, and I just found out they have a store on a street I regularly drive, so... probably my next bike. Thx!
My wife and I are ready to buy E-bikes and nearly pulled the trigger on this one, then we found out customer service is lame, and parts recently became a huge problem. We LOVE this bike and wonder- for those with the where-with-all, why don't these E-bike companies establish a factory here and make their own parts? I, for one would be willing to spend a little more for American made and know parts would not be a problem. I've seen some companies doubling( and more ) their money on their products yet apparently making no efforts to build here to avoid the exact mess their in now. I wish the business well, but come on guys!
A better way to put it is that Aventon recently fell into the same issues plaguing the entire ebike industry right now. I don’t think you’re going to find another company working harder than Aventon to address customer service and parts issues.
Man I'm so happy I found that your still doing videos. I'd much rather watch gun and bow videos from you but I'm not greedy, I'll take these vids. I've been thinking about getting a ebike, it's just convincing my wife to let me spend that amount of money on a bike. Ya know? But then again I was able to get her watch your video on the scorpyd crossbow and was able to buy it. So I'll be having her watch this review. Keep up the awesome work good sir l, and can't wait for the next review.
You might have to offer to get her one of her own!
@@TheTechofTech for sure. We both have gotten into biking recently. As her and I keep getting older it's getting harder and harder to ride. Having these bikes would make our life a whole lot easier😉😉
The tough thing is how much they weigh, but many smaller riders quickly get accustomed to that. I hope to get the step-thru Aventure in for review by the end of the summer, but it’s probably the most capable step-thru currently on the market.
Amazing review!!! Blew away all the others I watched.
Hello, my wife and I enjoy your TH-cam videos. Thanks for the great work and info. We have two questions for you. We are considering buying either the 2021 Rad Rover 6 or the 2021 Aventon Adventure. We are leaning towards the Aventon 2021 model because the design is cleaner. Which do you recommend for first-time bike buyers?
This brings me to the second question. We want to buy the bikes in the next week or two but don’t want to purchase the 2021 models and then find the newer 2022 is released soon after. Do you know when the following models will be released of either ebike? And if yes, what newer features will be added? Is there a link with the info you could share?
I’ll answer out of order. Bikes don’t have model years. Both the Aventure and the RadRover 6 Plus are the latest and greatest multi-surface bikes from their respective manufacturers. I have no line on what they’re secretly working on, but anything new being released by either would be a different bike and not some incremental upgrade to either the Aventure or the 6 Plus.
Rad Power Bikes is the big gorilla of the bike world. If you buy from them, you are supported by a bigger company with a larger user base.
That said, the Aventure is available in sizes, which cannot be overlooked. It’s a great looking bike, too.
Either would be fine for a beginner, though smaller riders would benefit from getting the smaller Aventure.
@@TheTechofTech Excellently written! Everything you said makes perfect sense. We will go with the Aventon, I think. The size is a crucial factor. We thank you and really appreciate you greatly. Please keep up the great reviews and videos!
bought this bike, there is three major problems with it , I filed a warranty claim and so far nothing from them, the bike is two months old and I cant ride it because of the front brakes not working , i told them of the three problems they gave me a link to a help center that dont work, kind of sick that I bought it right now.
Great review!! What do you mean by "removing the throttle" ?... Disabling by the controller display menu (class one) or physically removing it from the handle bars? If it's a feature, the function should be discussed
Some places require the throttle to be clearly disconnected in order to be considered Class 1. Easy as pie to do if that is required. Just follow the cable to the quick disconnect, unplug, and zip tie the pigtail to the handlebars. Not any different than any other ebike I’ve ever ridden.
Thanks
I am also 5'8" with a 29" inseam. I currently have a RadRover but I feel it is a bit too big for me. Thinking of selling it and getting something smaller. Have you tried the RadRover? If so, how does it compare in size to the medium frame you tested in this video?
I have a RadRover 5, and the medium Aventon feels much smaller than it. Plus, it’s much easier for me to stand over when stopped.
@@TheTechofTech thanks for the info. Unfortunately, the way Rad lists their dimensions differs from the way Aventon lists theirs so it is hard to compare. It appears that the Aventure has a shorter reach and shorter standover height but the Rad lists a lower minimum seat height. Is that accurate? I have a NCX seat post that adds some height so at the minimum setting, the Rad is barely low enough for me. And I can definitely not stand over the frame without being on tiptoes or leaning it over quite a bit. Wish there was a way to test ride these bikes before ordering...
I just compared minimum seat heights, and the medium Aventure is definitely lower than the RadRover.
Excellent review I have a SINCH and I LOVE My Motorbike The Aventure competes with the more expensive SONDORS Smart Step or Cruiser
The Sondors is not even close to the Aventure. Sondors is a bulky ride, and does NOT have the quality of Aventon's hydroformed frames, nor its 21700 Tesla format higher density Samsung cells. Sondors does NO engineering, no design, and again is just putting their logo on a 3rd party cloned extruded frame. You won't get it until you ride both side by side, and feel how refined the Aventure is. People buying Sondors on line sight unseen, and the rads or the himiways are total fools. You have to ride these ebikes first at a reputable ebike store, which is where Aventon is shining big time. AT THEIR QUALIFIED DEALERS.
Would this make a good commuter bike? Will also be doing some off roading
It certainly can be, and it will be better off road than most dedicated commuter ebikes.
YesSiRr!! Nice one Mate!! I'm a fan!! Thankz for sharing!! Stay Bless and Stay Safe out!!
Thanks! You too!
I fail to understand why those trails would require a fat tyre bike? Maybe a more suitable bike like a gravel orientated steed would proof faster and more energy efficient? Ditch all the pig iron suspension, guards and mounts? The big tyres will give a more forgiving ride with low pressures and sticky rubber but I'm not sure that's needed in the terrain ridden on this route. Your review of your bike is good and its great your out and about, however there are other options for this type of riding. Check the specs on the bike , its as low as they go.
Check out my channel to see the wide variety of ebikes I’ve already reviewed. Fat tires are better at carrying a bike that weighs 73 pounds than skinny tires, and to get an ebike light, you have to go to a smaller battery and motor and zero suspension, or you have to get something $4000+.
I love it set up with those racks
It does look pretty great.
Nice review. Beautiful trails!
Do you like this better then the himiway ??
Yes, pretty much every single thing on the Aventure is a step up from the Himiway- higher quality motor and fork, 8sp vs 7sp, trigger shifter vs thumb shifter, color LCD vs not... Then, you have an integrated battery in a frame that comes in three sizes. I will continue to recommend the Himiway at its price point, but for $300 more, you get a lot more bike with the Aventure.
@@TheTechofTech agree I got the Aventon and I'm not sorry.
I bought two of these. Waiting on delivery.
Did you receive yours yet?
@@MonteRaySs1986 Yes. Got both of them.
@@Opinionteer oh that's great. How long did it take to receive your bikes
I'm curious of the ebikes that you've reviewed, which would you recommend? I live just across the road from Umstead, so that and the greenway would be my typical rides. Any preference or others you've seen but not reviewed?
I only publish videos on products I can ultimately recommend in one fashion or another, so in that respect, every bike I’ve featured is one that I recommend. It comes down to what your preference is for price, weight, trail versus pavement, and quality of components. This Aventure is the bike I personally ride the most, though my wife prefers the Rad Mini ST2 that she uses to commute across the park to work. There are tons of great bikes I have yet to review, including some in my garage awaiting evaluation. I think most people riding Umstead and the greenways would be very happy with this bike if its in your budget.
@@TheTechofTech I had the Aventure in my basket, ready to pull the trigger, but after reading all of the bad reviews regarding their customer service, I'm a bit concerned. Do you have any experience, thoughts, or concerns with their support? I think one reason Rad sells so many bikes is their good, consistent customer support.
Excellent review! One other advantage I've seen with this bike/brand are the cable connections on the exterior that enable ease of maintenance when replacing lengthy cables and reducing labor charges. So...after watching this review and your RadRover 6 Plus (the two bikes I'm considering) video, I wonder which you might favor from an objective point of view. I know there are variables, but your personal style you referenced with the Aventure pretty much matched my priorities. The brand prices look to be the same and the commitment to quality for both is consistent. Tough choice. Help! Thanks.
For my money, I'd pick the Aventure between it and the RadRover 6 Plus. I get why Rad came out with the 6 Plus and priced it the way they did, but this has a much more powerful motor and a fork with more travel, two things that do help me on riding trails. I wish Aventon did cadence-based pedal assist like Rad instead of speed-based pedal assist, but I can work around that.
@@TheTechofTech Thanks for that feedback. Affirms what I am thinking too. Maybe you weren’t aware, but when double-checking the tech specs regarding the sensors on the Aventure, I did notice that they do, in fact, list a cadence sensor and a speed sensor as a standard offering. Maybe it’s an update (?). BTW…I also own a 2021 Model 3 LR and referenced your insights for that purchase too. Your videos are helpful. Cheers!
The cadence *sensor* just tells the speed-based pedal assist that you are pedaling. Every ebike with pedal assist has a cadence sensor of some kind.
Is it possible to add true cadence based pedal assist, like rad 6?
I am 191cm tall and I weigh 110 kg. Would this bike be able to handle my weight? Also, does aventon ship to Greece? Thank you
Question. When you are pedaling the motor is working to help you depending on Assist level. The throttle only works when you push it and it takes over from pedaling?
Correct.
very nice trail. You mentioned wishing you had a shorter gear . Is it possible to change it out. And is it possible to add a real cadence assist, or do you feel fine the way things are. Great review btw. I haven't jumped into the ebike market yet but am doing my homework. 70 and doing alright except for some of the longish hills. Thanks, from BC, Canada
I changed out the chainring to a 34T (amzn.to/30goTAi). Easy as pie to do. I didn’t even need to shorten the chain as mine was short enough. It does mean you’re going to be pedaling pretty quickly as you get to 20mph.
No, you cannot easily change the type of pedal assist. That’s determined by the controller and maybe also the sensor type. I have heard of a lot of mods people make to bikes, but changing assist types isn’t one I’ve seen.
@@TheTechofTech thanks
@@TheTechofTech you had mentioned that on going up hills you wished you had a lower gear, in the cassette i'm assuming. Can this not be changed out ?
I changed the chainring as I already posted. That drops all of the effective gears in the cassette without having to go through the trouble of changing the cassette.
@@TheTechofTech thanks
What trail are you riding on in North Carolina?
Your review video is great. However, I will admit, that the video of your ride was frightening to me! More power to you, but I would have wrecked the bike and probably killed myself attempting what you did! My wife and I (73 & 70) are going to try to get biking with a couple of the Aventure Step-Through models we just ordered. I managed to get a 20% discount with a code and no tax, which made it a relative bargain, even though a large investment. Thanks for your confirmation of our good choice!
So what do you think... The Himiway Cruiser or the Aventon Aventure?? And why. Any info would be of great help. Im trying to decide.
I like the Aventure better between the two you mention. Better quality components and you can get the right size frame for your body’s dimensions.
Just ordered my Green Aventure after watching many youtube comparison videos Rad 6 plus was first choice but Aventure is the one September 20 2021 delivery
Same for me
Do you toes rub on the front tire when making turns? I'm debating between step through and traditional frame.
Like many fat tire bikes (not just ebikes), the toe clearance is tight when you turn the bars and pedal with the balls of your feet off the front. I pedal with the balls of my feet on the pedals, and I lean to turn, so I don’t experience the clearance problems some mention. It is not unique to this fat tire ebike at all, however.
Which bike do you like better, Himiway or Aventon?
Pretty much every single thing on the Aventure is a step up from the Himiway- higher quality motor and fork, 8sp vs 7sp, trigger shifter vs thumb shifter, color LCD vs not... Then, you have an integrated battery in a frame that comes in three sizes. I will continue to recommend the Himiway at its price point, but for $300 more, you get a lot more bike with the Aventure.
@@TheTechofTech Thanks for reply, But the battery on the Himiway get more ride time and the speed limit on the throttle get up to 28 MPH. I alreay orded the ST Himiway on April 3rd, still waiting for shipping,, Then I saw your video, it looks nice and you reviews it. Most importanly is warranty and customer service.
Himiway is NOT EVEN close to being in the same league. The Himiway is like a Chevy Bolt, and the Aventure is like the Rivian Truck. Far more refined, far more power, and just not the clunky piece of crap the Himiway is, and the Himiway is a spittin' clone of the Rad rover, as both are made in the same cheapo gimmick 3rd party shared factory. Aventon OWNS its factory, and does all their own engineering and design, and R&D, where Himiway and Rad both slap logos on 3rd party frames in low quality controlled factories who just crank stuff out to multiple imported logo slapped on so called 'brands'.
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Thanks for sharing. Excellent presentation
Thanks for watching!
I just ordered the Adventure.
Cameron what do you think of the max payloads of this and similar fat tire e bikes? This bike is only rated for 250 pounds. This seems very low for a 70 plus pound bike. Do you think this is very conservative and a 300 pound rider would be just fine?
I think it comes down to seat post and saddle rail capabilities. The vast majority of ebikes have a 250# rating, and those parameters are the only that are consistent from bike to bike, brand to brand.
Website says 400lb
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?
Nope. It’s a symptom of the geometry common to most fat tire bikes. I don’t have a single one where that doesn’t happen every now and then.
@@TheTechofTech Thank you very much for the quick response. I am getting use to it and becoming more aware. So in the long run i dont think it will be a problem. Other than that I love love love the Aventure.
Yeah, it wouldn’t be any different with any other brand of the same type of bike. It is an adjustment, for sure.
I really enjoyed your review.
Thank you!
I absolutely love this bike, but you know what kills it for me? The left hand throttle 😭
You can’t get a throttle and a trigger shifter to fit on the right side together. So, you have to choose- do you want a right side throttle and a crappy thumb shifter, or do you want a trigger shifter and a left side throttle? My preference is for the trigger shifter, even though it means the throttle needs to go on the left.
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With that much motor help the best shifter is not that important to most ebikers. Especially fat tire cruiser bikes. I would opt for a right side throttle also. Guess it depends on how hilly your area is.
Someone needs to incorporate the better shifter and right side throttle with a new product. Shimano? Most bikes will soon be ebikes.
Check the distance from the ground to the pedal at its lowest position. This is why the AVENTURE is not really a mountain bike.
You can change that.
I’m 5’8” with a 29” inseam. Which frame size would you recommend? Also, would you recommend step-through or step-over for me?
I don’t think you’d need a step-through for groin clearance. It’s more a matter of whether or not you can swing your leg over the saddle to get on or off the bike. I haven’t tried a small to know what you might be giving up to go with that size, honestly. I think you’d still be OK with the standover height of the medium, but I can’t really make that decision for you.
Appreciate your feedback. We live between two very different typographers... Daytona Beach, FL in the winter where we can ride eBikes on the beach, and the mountains of North Carolina in the summer where we can ride bike trails similar to those in your video. I was torn between getting a mid drive for the sand and mountains but they are pricey. I’m thinking the hydraulic brakes along with the extra power of the Adventures hub drive motor would be a good alternative. I thoroughly enjoyed your professional review. Thank you!
I am 5'6, average rider of regular bikes, age 60, with dirt, gravel and blacktop roads available to me. Yes, all three surfaces will be in my normal path ...Would the Aventon step thru e bike be a fit for me? I would probably go with the med frame so my 6' husband could ride also.
Yep! I show all three surfaces in this video. There is no way after getting one of these you aren’t going to buy another one so you and your husband can each have your own bike. I recommend buying the best frame size for each of you from the start.
Thanks so much for review interested my problem I can buy used Vespa scooter for same price and go 55 mph
…but you can’t ride that on bike paths, and it will never give you any exercise. This isn’t about simply providing transportation between Point A and Point B. This is about being active in the outdoors. Vespas are awesome, but they’re a completely different mode of transportation with completely different purposes.
Himiway, Juiced Bikes, Rad Power Bikes, Sondors and Aventon are the most common "direct to consumer" fat tire e bike companies.
Aventon is the only brand I have seen being sold from an actual bike shop. This is important as I ran into major problems trying to get my Juiced e bike worked on. 90% of the shops turned me down. Not sure why exactly. Something about liability or whatever. Had I known this and had I known a bike shop in my city actually sells these so-called direct-to-consumer e bikes, I would have bought the Aventon from the bike shop who would obviously have serviced the bike. Plus you could actually give it a test ride in person!
I really like the Aventon ebikes. However, the one thing I do not care for is the HUB MOTOR. Although Aventon offers one of the most powerful hub motors, it simply does not engage your drivetrain as does a mid-mount motor. No matter what gear you put your sprockets in, you are still going to go at the same speed as the hub motor. The speeds of the drivetrain only apply to your leg power on a hub motor driven ebike. Whereas your speeds of the sprockets are directly driven by a mid-mount motor. Mid-mounts use the drivetrain of your ebike, hub motors DO NOT. Not to forget that mid-mount motors have about twice the tork of hub motors.
I just bought one on fb market im trying to connect it to my app but wont allow me to since old owner had it connected can i buy a new display? I want to go 30+ but wont allow me bcuz if the app problem plz help
Love this bike would be nice if they would include the racks at that 1700 price point. Website also offeres this in a sand color but the green is the best
The racks are as cheap as they come from a manufacturer, and they're right not to include them because most people don't want them. Better to offer the bike at a lower price, then let people who want racks to upgrade. Before you think they should come with a bike that costs what this does, you need to compare the other specs this has with bikes in this price range. It really is the value leader right now.
I bought a brand-new Aventure that arrived with a problem in the rear brakes. I have been attempting to get assistance from Customer Support for nearly one week to no avail. Aventon has my money, and I have a beautiful e-bike that I can't ride because it arrived DEFECTIVE!
What is the specific problem you’re experiencing? All bikes often need tuning after being shipped, and that does not mean they’re defective.
@@TheTechofTech The problem is not the type of technical issue with the bike. THE PROBLEM IS AVENTON'S UNFAIR DECISION TO MAXIMIZE PROFITS AT THE EXPENSE OF EVEN ADEQUATE CUSTOMER SRVICE. I know I can have the bike repaired independently, but why should I have to do that when I paid good money for a BRAND-NEW bike, which is supposed to be fully functional.
No bike can be expected to survive shipping without something needing tweaked. When you buy from a bike shop, they do the tweaking. When you buy direct, you’re the one who has to do the tweaking. Since you seem more interested in complaining than in getting help, I’m guessing everyone will see where the problem is.
@@TheTechofTech Again, NO ONE is expecting perfection, and whether the problem can be easily corrected or not is NOT THE POINT! Sorry, but you my friend continue to miss the point of my complaint: Basic customer service and essential technical support are not a lot to ask for, but unfortunately Aventon provides neither. AVENTON NEEDS TO IMPLEMENT A VIABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM AND THEY NEED TO DEPLOY AN EFFICIENT TECH SUPPORT TEAM. If customers never complain, then the company finds no need to improve. As an influential TH-camr, you could be an advocate for the average person instead of trying to coverup Aventon's deficiencies. (Big discounts, maybe?)
I’m literally trying to help you myself, but you aren’t interested in getting help. You’re just interested in complaining.
Great review, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
I only Saw that you can Order Small to Medium, or Medium to Large. I Ordered Medium to Large and I am 5" 6". Do yo think I'll be ok?
ive seen someone 5" riding large (i think it was large) you should be ok
Thank you, I sweeting Bullets having to wait until Tuesday to call them on my Order.
great content, makes me wanna ride
How upright is riding position? My old back can't handle being constantly hunched over.
This might be a better bike for you: th-cam.com/video/AyRZI6M7xAc/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful EBIKE, Great Review 👍
It's even better looking in person. Thanks for watching!
@@TheTechofTech I can't find anywhere that the weight capacity of the bike is increased over the cleaner and more accessible step-thru design, so why would anyone choose this frame style? Am I mistaken about the stiffness?
i’m about 5’5 which size would you recommend? based on the website it recommends a small, however, i’m hearing from other people to go next size up? please help ty!
It's more about leg length and riding preference. What is your inseam, and what bikes do you currently ride?
i have a road bike and i believe it’s a 26cm? am not too sure on that but my inseam is around 27 1/4” inches
I think you’d be OK on the medium, but the small is probably a better fit. I can’t make that decision for you, though.
I'm surrounded by mesquite trees, how do the tires hold up against mesquite thorns?
No tires can hold up to thorns like that. You need liners and slime.
@@TheTechofTech thanks
@@TheTechofTech I'm on my third flat, even got a liner. I'm so done with this buck... 😡
How would this bike hold up on dry dusty roads and sloppy muddy roads?
Great, actually.