@@MissGoElectric I definitely looked at motorcycle style replacements but I like the idea of folding/portability and 20-24mph decent on gravel. Amy quicker I think I’d need to wear full gear haha.
You are right. The Sinch has mechanical brakes. We generally prefer hydraulic but we have not encountered a stopping deficiency with our Sinch. We do not have experience with Surface604 or their Twist model which competes in this segment. Smaller brands like them with smaller dealer networks may also offer great products. Sinch.2 (the updated version) offers turn signals and comes with fenders and a rack as standard. They've also switched a smoother and more naturally reacting torque sensor with the new Sinch.2. We like those improvements quite a bit. The support and service experience with Aventon having hundreds of physical locations and a longstanding reputation with high volume for replacement parts would overshadow the benefit of hydraulic brakes for us, but we understand that weighting of factors is highly individual.
We do not use slime on our fat tire ebikes and have not experienced a flat. How wonderful that you go such great distances on your eBike. -Producer Tim
We look forward to sharing **many** more eBike reviews from beautiful locations over the next six weeks. Getting out there and experiencing wider swaths of nature's wonder is my favorite part of the lifestyle enabled by eBikes.
I like this bike. The dealership availability is nice too What I don’t like are the dislikes you mentioned I am also considering the Rad Expand 5 Nice review, thanks 😊
It is our pleasure to make these. We are happy to know this video might be helpful for you as you narrow down your decision. We just can't get past the unrefined look of the chunky battery on that Rad Expand 5. We do love the Sinch ST aesthetic from the frame to the paint and the tires. Even the display computer on the Aventon is nice to look at. That said, Rad does make functional electric transportation and we are big fans of any company making products which get folks outside.
I purchased this bike last week and really love it! It is so easy to get on and off and the wide tires make it feel so stable. Like you, I bought the red one and it is beautiful and I also picked up the fenders and rear rack. Really impressed with the quality of the bike too; solid and well built. Definitely a fun ride on pavement and gravel bike trails! Thanks for a great review here! @AventonBikes
Hi Barb! We are glad you liked the review. Stable is a great way to describe it. If anyone else you know is going to buy an Aventon, please share this link: alnk.to/74qv3fn So Aventon can see that our reviews are helpful. They may support the Miss GoElectric productions if we are helping buyers find the right bikes.
The throttle delay is bound to the delay of the PAS. In my Sheng Mi Lo you can make it more sensitive but I keep it less sensitive just so I can use my cassette's lower gear for creep-stopping during traffic. I don't like to have a sudden jolt when the motor kick's in traffic which forces me to do an instant brake to not hit the one in front of me.
Been looking at e-bikes with these power features, however, I can’t get past the “no fender, rack and lights include.” That may be the deal breaker. As far I can see, this is the issue for many potential buyers.
Aventon is now throwing in the lights, fenders, and rear rack for free with the Sinch. When you add the Sinch to cart on the Aventon site, those items are automatically added to the cart as well at no additional cost.
I've seen similar bikes in the trunk of a Model 3 including the Lectric. Here are the dimensions of the Sinch ST folded. You can check that against your trunk opening and cavity figures: Folded: 41" L / 23" W / 31" H
I think it would fit in back with the seats down. It may not fit through the trunk opening and under the rear glass, but probably through the rear doors.
I have the Sinch and it will fit in the trunk but I had to put down one side of the rear seat. Just a note, with the fenders and rack on I couldn't fit the bike through the opening of the trunk. Maybe someone better with puzzles could manage it but I couldn't ;)
20% over short distances is what we can offer. Michigan topography offers more opportunity for demonstrating climbing power than we've encountered in Florida or Illinois :)
@@MissGoElectric don’t get me wrong. I’m from Michigan, but now I live in Colorado. It’s a beautiful state. You don’t need electric in the Great Plains.
By that logic, we don't need bikes at all because we can walk with our feet. ;) We have visited Colorado twice during the last month to film segments. Certainly electric powertrains are valuable in the mountains.
Like Ken below, I left Michigan (Upper) more than 50 years ago. My sister still lives in Escanaba - 12 blocks from Lake Michigan. I still have nightmares of the winters. I am overwhelmed with e-bikes. I know I want quality. I prefer a step-thru. Do I hold off from $1,100 to $3,800 now that winter will be here?
We ride our fat tire eBikes (including step throughs) all year long. Some of our most fun rides have been in fresh snow. Life is short...why wait to pick up another way to enjoy the great outdoors?
Ah… summers in MI… the years I lived there, my hay fever would be so bad that I could barely breathe: had to wear a mask decades before COVID made its appearance. My wife needs a step-through bike, and she opted for a Specialized. I wish she had gotten one of these Aventons, as it would have cost much less! The problem is that those fat tires wouldn't fit in our bike carrier, but I guess I could fold it up and put it in the trunk instead. The one thing I don't like about it is the staight across handlebar: I much prefer the comfort of curved "granny" bike handlebars.
Aventons are great for casual riders and are more reasonably priced than Specialized. They also sell several racks from major brands which work great for fat tire bikes.
Thanks for the review video! Just had some questions regarding the bike: 1. When you let go of the throttle and re-engaged and took a few seconds to start going again, when does it exactly happen? Does it only happen when you are pedaling and switch to the throttle? or does it do that even if you are only using the throttle? 2. If you wanted to only use the throttle, do you have to pedal slightly to get the bike going first? or can you throttle from a complete stop without pedaling?
@@MissGoElectric Oh ok. So when you pressed the throttle again (around 4:55) the throttle worked right away but it just took a while for it to fully receive the power?
@@alex217c the throttle always works and it responds immediately, but not forcefully. Acceleration is gradual with this bike, but there is no "delay" between throttle and some power going to the motor.
Thanks for the great review! I realized something watching this that seems to be more of an e-bike topic than this bike in particular. I was trying to imagine holding the thumb throttle for 20 miles… man that thumb could get numb or hurt! I wonder what other solution they could come up with for people that can’t/choose not to pedal? P.S. Nice catch!
In the videos I’ve seen of people riding this Sinch, I rarely see them even touching the throttle button. I’m used to a twist grip throttle so this is all new to me and I’m thinking of purchasing of one of these tomorrow so I am cramming on RUclips for videos. I’m also considering the Surface 604 Twist which also has a thumb throttle. I guess I cannot escape that. But I’m sure there’s a reason they use it.
@@zep4426 i know the feeling watching every video you can find, I have the aventon aventure and I love it thought this new step-through version of the sinch is awesome, I bought the step-through version of the aventure and let me tell you the step-through is the way not only IMO does it look better but if you ever get a rear rack and load it up you might not be able to swing your leg around to get on and with a step through thats never an issue if I had to get any bike besides my aventure I would go with this! this wasnt out at the time of my purchase and the portability if ever needed is awesome too you wont regret it!
Did you see Miss GoElectric lift it into her trunk? She is a slender woman who doesn't lift weights or go to the gym. Many riders put their folding eBikes into a bin and lift it in that way. -Producer Tim
What an amazing 4,000-acre park with bike paths and trails. I left Michigan nearly 50 years ago - now I'm a *little* jealous. I'm getting closer to purchasing a pedal-assist bike, but think I'd be more comfortable with a better-known brand with an extensive history of quality products - like Specialized or Trek (or Euro brands). I'm also leaning toward a mid-motor and low-maintenance internal gear hub and belt drive. Yeah, everything has a price...
Trek and those other brands which are made in the same facility are great bikes. We like the Allant+ LowStep. Does a Trek deliver enough to a casual rider to justify the much higher price? That might have more to do with personal economics and brand prestige than utility. If a high end premium bike from Trek is on your list, we hope you'll shop using the Miss GoElectric affiliate link so that Trek can see we are helping riders find the their bikes. MissGoElectric's Trek Store: alnk.to/8tKOmeO
Thank you for the excellent review. Do you think it would be possible to fit two Sinch bikes into a Model Y?
We think two could fit, but it would be snug.
Thank you for joining us
😊😀 this bike seems perfect able to fold up and carry makes this bike such a awsome choice that other bikes cant do :)
Indeed. The Sinch ST is one of our favorite ebikes we own.
Solid, thanks. I was hoping it could go quicker than 20 so I can outrun the neighbors dog.
It can be unlocked using the Aventon app for a few more MPH. If you want a 30MPH+ eBike, Aventon doesn't have an offering to suit.
@@MissGoElectric I definitely looked at motorcycle style replacements but I like the idea of folding/portability and 20-24mph decent on gravel. Amy quicker I think I’d need to wear full gear haha.
I love the position you have your camera(s) in. Best video I’ve seen in ages.
Thank you, Zep
My family goes back to 1860 in Michigan. I love the state. Would love to move back to Frankfort, Benzie County. You are so lucky.
We love the mitten!
How do you feel about it having mechanical brakes? I’m also looking at the Surface 604 twist which has hydraulic brakes
@@MissGoElectric oh, I’m confused because the website specs say mechanical disc brakes
You are right. The Sinch has mechanical brakes. We generally prefer hydraulic but we have not encountered a stopping deficiency with our Sinch.
We do not have experience with Surface604 or their Twist model which competes in this segment. Smaller brands like them with smaller dealer networks may also offer great products. Sinch.2 (the updated version) offers turn signals and comes with fenders and a rack as standard. They've also switched a smoother and more naturally reacting torque sensor with the new Sinch.2. We like those improvements quite a bit. The support and service experience with Aventon having hundreds of physical locations and a longstanding reputation with high volume for replacement parts would overshadow the benefit of hydraulic brakes for us, but we understand that weighting of factors is highly individual.
it needs torque sensor
The updated Sinch.2 has a torque sensor. Here is a discount link: alnk.to/fazckds
Using slime ?
Battery 😢today
Very long hill took lots of battery. Push and was exhausted.
We do not use slime on our fat tire ebikes and have not experienced a flat. How wonderful that you go such great distances on your eBike. -Producer Tim
Nice park!
We look forward to sharing **many** more eBike reviews from beautiful locations over the next six weeks. Getting out there and experiencing wider swaths of nature's wonder is my favorite part of the lifestyle enabled by eBikes.
How hard is peddling with no assist?
Pedaling this ebike with no assistance is plenty doable.
The quantitative unit of measurement to answer that question evades us.
Nice video! Will be looking into this brand miss go electric 👍
Excellent!
Looks like a fantastic place to bike. I’m thinking of getting a Sinch tomorrow.❤️🔥
If you do, we hope you'll use the link in the description so Aventon knows you found this video helpful.
I like this bike. The dealership availability is nice too
What I don’t like are the dislikes you mentioned
I am also considering the Rad Expand 5
Nice review, thanks 😊
It is our pleasure to make these. We are happy to know this video might be helpful for you as you narrow down your decision.
We just can't get past the unrefined look of the chunky battery on that Rad Expand 5. We do love the Sinch ST aesthetic from the frame to the paint and the tires. Even the display computer on the Aventon is nice to look at. That said, Rad does make functional electric transportation and we are big fans of any company making products which get folks outside.
@@MissGoElectric thank you 😊
I’ve found the Singh is way more comfortable than the Radexpand 5
It fits (very tightly) in a Mach E with rear seats up, however, the bike has no rack or fenders.
That is great insight! The MachE is a cool vehicle but does not offer a hitch receiver for an eBike rack so the Sinch is a perfect solution.
I purchased this bike last week and really love it! It is so easy to get on and off and the wide tires make it feel so stable. Like you, I bought the red one and it is beautiful and I also picked up the fenders and rear rack. Really impressed with the quality of the bike too; solid and well built. Definitely a fun ride on pavement and gravel bike trails! Thanks for a great review here! @AventonBikes
Hi Barb! We are glad you liked the review. Stable is a great way to describe it.
If anyone else you know is going to buy an Aventon, please share this link:
alnk.to/74qv3fn
So Aventon can see that our reviews are helpful. They may support the Miss GoElectric productions if we are helping buyers find the right bikes.
The throttle delay is bound to the delay of the PAS. In my Sheng Mi Lo you can make it more sensitive but I keep it less sensitive just so I can use my cassette's lower gear for creep-stopping during traffic. I don't like to have a sudden jolt when the motor kick's in traffic which forces me to do an instant brake to not hit the one in front of me.
The ideal acceleration curve is certainly a personal preference. We hope our reviews are helpful showing what can be expected from a given bike.
Been looking at e-bikes with these power features, however, I can’t get past the “no fender, rack and lights include.” That may be the deal breaker. As far I can see, this is the issue for many potential buyers.
We do wish it had lights standard, but for an extra $200 the SINCH is ready for anything.
Aventon is now throwing in the lights, fenders, and rear rack for free with the Sinch. When you add the Sinch to cart on the Aventon site, those items are automatically added to the cart as well at no additional cost.
I have a Tesla model 3. You think this will fit in the trunk? Looks like you have a model Y?
I've seen similar bikes in the trunk of a Model 3 including the Lectric.
Here are the dimensions of the Sinch ST folded. You can check that against your trunk opening and cavity figures:
Folded: 41" L / 23" W / 31" H
Do you think that it would fir in a model 3?
I think it would fit in back with the seats down. It may not fit through the trunk opening and under the rear glass, but probably through the rear doors.
I have the Sinch and it will fit in the trunk but I had to put down one side of the rear seat. Just a note, with the fenders and rack on I couldn't fit the bike through the opening of the trunk. Maybe someone better with puzzles could manage it but I couldn't ;)
😂inclines in Michigan.
20% over short distances is what we can offer. Michigan topography offers more opportunity for demonstrating climbing power than we've encountered in Florida or Illinois :)
@@MissGoElectric don’t get me wrong. I’m from Michigan, but now I live in Colorado. It’s a beautiful state. You don’t need electric in the Great Plains.
By that logic, we don't need bikes at all because we can walk with our feet. ;)
We have visited Colorado twice during the last month to film segments. Certainly electric powertrains are valuable in the mountains.
@@MissGoElectric using my logic against me. Nice.
Fits great in the Tesla. Nice red too. When is the merch coming out? lol
Aventon Merch would be cool. I don't see any on their site.
MGE Merch should be with us at the Fully Charged Live in San Diego this fall 😉
6:00 nice looking park trail. Very similar trees and plants to ours in Ontario Canada.
Ontario is a beautiful city and we are big fans of Canada.
Like Ken below, I left Michigan (Upper) more than 50 years ago. My sister still lives in Escanaba - 12 blocks from Lake Michigan. I still have nightmares of the winters. I am overwhelmed with e-bikes. I know I want quality. I prefer a step-thru. Do I hold off from $1,100 to $3,800 now that winter will be here?
We ride our fat tire eBikes (including step throughs) all year long. Some of our most fun rides have been in fresh snow. Life is short...why wait to pick up another way to enjoy the great outdoors?
Ah… summers in MI… the years I lived there, my hay fever would be so bad that I could barely breathe: had to wear a mask decades before COVID made its appearance. My wife needs a step-through bike, and she opted for a Specialized. I wish she had gotten one of these Aventons, as it would have cost much less! The problem is that those fat tires wouldn't fit in our bike carrier, but I guess I could fold it up and put it in the trunk instead. The one thing I don't like about it is the staight across handlebar: I much prefer the comfort of curved "granny" bike handlebars.
Aventons are great for casual riders and are more reasonably priced than Specialized. They also sell several racks from major brands which work great for fat tire bikes.
4:30 I think 20 mph is appropriate for a bike of this kind
We agree
Thanks for the review video! Just had some questions regarding the bike:
1. When you let go of the throttle and re-engaged and took a few seconds to start going again, when does it exactly happen? Does it only happen when you are pedaling and switch to the throttle? or does it do that even if you are only using the throttle?
2. If you wanted to only use the throttle, do you have to pedal slightly to get the bike going first? or can you throttle from a complete stop without pedaling?
Throttle is independent of the pedals. It is always gradual with this bike though the motor begins receiving power from the throttle instantly.
@@MissGoElectric Oh ok. So when you pressed the throttle again (around 4:55) the throttle worked right away but it just took a while for it to fully receive the power?
@@alex217c the throttle always works and it responds immediately, but not forcefully. Acceleration is gradual with this bike, but there is no "delay" between throttle and some power going to the motor.
Thanks for the great review! I realized something watching this that seems to be more of an e-bike topic than this bike in particular. I was trying to imagine holding the thumb throttle for 20 miles… man that thumb could get numb or hurt! I wonder what other solution they could come up with for people that can’t/choose not to pedal? P.S. Nice catch!
We've found that the resistance of the throttle is minimal. Holding it for an hour has not fatigued us.
@@MissGoElectric That’s encouraging!
In the videos I’ve seen of people riding this Sinch, I rarely see them even touching the throttle button. I’m used to a twist grip throttle so this is all new to me and I’m thinking of purchasing of one of these tomorrow so I am cramming on RUclips for videos. I’m also considering the Surface 604 Twist which also has a thumb throttle. I guess I cannot escape that. But I’m sure there’s a reason they use it.
@@zep4426 i know the feeling watching every video you can find, I have the aventon aventure and I love it thought this new step-through version of the sinch is awesome, I bought the step-through version of the aventure and let me tell you the step-through is the way not only IMO does it look better but if you ever get a rear rack and load it up you might not be able to swing your leg around to get on and with a step through thats never an issue if I had to get any bike besides my aventure I would go with this! this wasnt out at the time of my purchase and the portability if ever needed is awesome too you wont regret it!
Overall, did you prefer the Sinch or Aventure? (For the type of riding you were doing…some road/gravel/and light trail riding)
We prefer the Sinch due to it's efficiency advantage in light-duty scenarios.
Aventure has more power and is capable of traversing rougher terrain.
Too heavy to lift in a trunk or truck. And it takes up too much room folded
Did you see Miss GoElectric lift it into her trunk? She is a slender woman who doesn't lift weights or go to the gym. Many riders put their folding eBikes into a bin and lift it in that way. -Producer Tim
What an amazing 4,000-acre park with bike paths and trails. I left Michigan nearly 50 years ago - now I'm a *little* jealous. I'm getting closer to purchasing a pedal-assist bike, but think I'd be more comfortable with a better-known brand with an extensive history of quality products - like Specialized or Trek (or Euro brands). I'm also leaning toward a mid-motor and low-maintenance internal gear hub and belt drive. Yeah, everything has a price...
Trek and those other brands which are made in the same facility are great bikes. We like the Allant+ LowStep.
Does a Trek deliver enough to a casual rider to justify the much higher price? That might have more to do with personal economics and brand prestige than utility.
If a high end premium bike from Trek is on your list, we hope you'll shop using the Miss GoElectric affiliate link so that Trek can see we are helping riders find the their bikes. MissGoElectric's Trek Store: alnk.to/8tKOmeO