Just got my level 2 and I love it. Love the extra help getting to work. Makes me excited to ride rather than dread having to wake up early to ride to work. Would definitely recommend anyone pick up the Level 2 as a commuter. I even sold my car to replace it with the bike.
I have an Aventon Level I bought back in 2019 and then another Level Step Thru I bought my wife in 202-. I have a little over 1k miles on it now as I don't get to ride as much as I would like to with work, but its been a great bike. I've posted a review on my page for my experience with Aventon as a company and with the Level bike in particular. Fantastic company and I would highly recommend them.
I'm someone who has been brand loyal in my life. I like my '06 Trek Multitrack 7500 and I'm looking now for an ebike. I'll keep my '06 Trek because I've kept it in fantastic shape but I have to write here that I will be giving this newer brand a serious look and a test ride at a local dealer. Trek is a bit conservative with not offering a Class 2 ebike and they also don't offer a lot of colors on their bikes besides Trek black. This Aventon Level.2 is affordable to me being that I'm retired and can't easily spend much over $2,000 for a bike.
We will be releasing our sub $1500 roundup soon and working on another roundup for the spring. When looking at electric bikes what price range are you generally looking at before it becomes too expensive?
Great review. I have been anxiously awaiting the public release of this bike and seeing some real ride-time reviews. I am a big fan of torque sensor ebikes. I had a Pace 500 Next Gen and did not care for it. But this new Level 2 is just what I was looking for. Keep up the great work and would love to see a comparison of this bike vs the Ride1Up Prodigy. Thanks.
Love the review. Love the bike! We've had ours since October. They do great on hills by the way, esp. in PAS 3, 4 or 5. I'm curious, what is the accessory attached to the downtube? Thanks!
Where is the torque sensor located on the Level 2? Most people would just assume that it issn the bottom bracket, but there are other types of torque sensors too. Please let us know what type of torques sensor is on the Level 2. Thanks!
Love this review! I also love that station wagon you rode past. I have a Giant Cypress 2 right now but have been thinking of adding an e-bike, this one may be it!
Looking at making the leap and going from analog bike to an electric bike. Does the computer display on the Averton Level 2 allow connectivity to cycling apps such as Strava and RideGPS?
Thanks for the input, obviously real world #'s are highly subject to variables, but we will be sure to share our experience of battery range in the different modes.
Here's one real life example: The other day, I rode 25 miles at PAS 5, some hills but mostly flat, not very windy day. (Weight on the bike on the way out was 115 lbs, and on the way back was about 140--i.e., me plus about 25 lbs of groceries.) Only used 42% of the battery, which I thought was great, given that I was in PAS 5 the whole time. So, with a quick extrapolation to get total range: I could've gone more than 50 miles in PAS 5, and more than that in a lesser PAS.
This was very helpful. I've been going back and forth between the Level 2 and the Pace 500.3. I live in San Francisco (lots of hills) with a lot of hills and ride on the weekend on Angel Island which has a lot of fire trails roads(hilly as well). Will the Level 2 deliver? I don't do any serious mountain biking.
We are personally fans of torque sensors and the pedal king characteristic they offer to ebikes. Ultimately we would support making the best choice for your budget and considering the accessories you may need like a helmet or lock to accompany your purchase.
I'm extremely curious to see how the frame holds up with the integrated taillights in the back, definitely the weakest point of that bike, but it's held up with the adventure so far.
Aventon claims 54 lbs. for the S/M that I test rode. I weighed it: it's actually 59.2. (Saw another review where they weighed same size and model; they got 60 lbs.)
@@specialist-in-tech Yeah, I found it to be really duplicitous, that they stated it the way they did. So much so that it put me off from buying the bike initially. (I did eventually make my way back to buying it, because it had the features I wanted at a price I could afford, and I didn't find any other options that met my needs as well as this bike does. But I'm still pissed that they listed the weight that way, and they almost lost a sale because of it.)
Aventon's weight is without the battery, I believe. Their website is light on specs. I just did my first long ride today on my new Level 2 and this bike is fun! Love the torque sensor. The reach is a little more forward than I like, so I switched to an adjustable stem and it's much better. Also got a Redshift suspension seatpost and Ergon GP1 grips. Great ride!
@@ElectricBikeJournal I'm going to buy 1 but I'm 5'11. So I'm a little between sizes. Yours is a large? How tall was the woman riding the large frame? She looked pretty upright. I already commute on my midnight special and it has drops so I'm used to being a little stretched. Just don't want to feel too stretched.
@@scott1294 Motor is not that noticeable at all. My husband has a Cube with a Bosch motor and that is quieter, but honestly, the Aventon noise is subtle and doesn't bother me. The torque sensor is great.
Within the app, you are allowed to adjust your speed limiter. Once you adjust it that is the new setting. No need to do it every time. We think this can be good for changing that setting for riders of different experience and ability.
This is a large model, and she is 5'6". I would say the provided sizing suggestions from Aventon on their site are accurate for those wondering what size they should get. Always best to try first hand via a dealer if possible.
Great review. How loud is the noise from motor>I just bought this bike and it is very quiet, only on pas 5 is it loud and only when under load. Lower pas levels you will hardly hear the motor. This is my first e-bike, I am so glad I waited for a torque sensor in this price range with lights, brake lights, fenders, shock forks and 500+ watt motor. I was looking at trek and price was 3700 to get all these features and that didn't come with a throttle which was highly important to me. There are times I will want to use it as a moped. I highly recommend this bike. I think only one other bike offers throttle and torque sensor. The cons: the seat is not comfortable and no seat post shock absorption so I will be adding that. Yes, it is heavy but needs to be. My normal speed it 12mph average, on a good day pushing it maybe 15mph over 12 miles. The e-bike I found myself always going 15+. To handle speeds to 28mph, the frame is much more robust and the rear rim spokes are double the thickness of my bike. The motor provides more power than normal human can, so everything needs to be beefed up.
We haven't had a chance to ride the RadCity 5 yet, just looking at the specifications there are definitely differences in motor size. Hopefully theres someone out there that can share their thoughts until we get our chance.
Yes, its a standard seat post and seat. There are two hex bolts at the top of the seat post mount that when tight clamp down the seat rails, loosen those up and it will allow the seat rails to be free to move and get the seat off.
I'm looking for an e-bike I like the looks of this one but I wish they would have made it a 750 watt motor with a 17 and 1/2 amp battery I would have probably bought it
How will this bike perform on country dirt and gravel roads and crushed gravel surface rail trails? Interesting in recreational multi surface riding, not mountain biking. Ty
We think it will fair just fine on country and gravel roads. There is a slight weight penalty if you wanting to get down to the nitty gritty, but we wouldn't hesitate to cruise down and dirt path. Obviously the options are plenty to make it perform even better down the road with a fork upgrade or more aggressive tires, but in its stock form you shouldn't have much to be concerned about.
I'm finding it fine for gravel or dirt double track, but a bit too heavy to control well on single track (even mellow single track). In other words, it's fine off of pavement as long as they are fairly straight or gradually curving (like dirt/gravel roads are), but I'm not liking it on sharply winding trails.
So a bike trail that has sections of pavement and sections of packed ground should be fine. Just don’t expect to ride it as a mountain bike. (I have one of those, not buying one for MB)
To each their own for sure. We are big fans of torque sensor as it maintains a more true to pedaling feel and being cyclists first we always prefer the most natural pedal feel possible. Again a preference for us and we just like knowing people are out riding whatever they enjoy!
Just got my level 2 and I love it. Love the extra help getting to work. Makes me excited to ride rather than dread having to wake up early to ride to work. Would definitely recommend anyone pick up the Level 2 as a commuter. I even sold my car to replace it with the bike.
Rad. You'll like the video we're working on right now. It's coming soon!
Just bought the step-through for my wife and the step-over for myself. Picking them both up tomorrow! Super excited!
Congrats! You’ll both have a lot of fun.
Glad to see a company offering a torque sensor hub drive for those who still want some fitness but maybe have knee issues.
I have an Aventon Level I bought back in 2019 and then another Level Step Thru I bought my wife in 202-. I have a little over 1k miles on it now as I don't get to ride as much as I would like to with work, but its been a great bike.
I've posted a review on my page for my experience with Aventon as a company and with the Level bike in particular. Fantastic company and I would highly recommend them.
I'm someone who has been brand loyal in my life. I like my '06 Trek Multitrack 7500 and I'm looking now for an ebike. I'll keep my '06 Trek because I've kept it in fantastic shape but I have to write here that I will be giving this newer brand a serious look and a test ride at a local dealer. Trek is a bit conservative with not offering a Class 2 ebike and they also don't offer a lot of colors on their bikes besides Trek black. This Aventon Level.2 is affordable to me being that I'm retired and can't easily spend much over $2,000 for a bike.
Glad to hear the torque sensor makes it smoother. I've been looking to replace my car and the Level 2 seems like it will work great for me.
@@specialist-in-tech Are there other bikes in the $2000 range you would recommend
@@michaelkendall4970 magnum cosmo. magnum metro. denago commute 1.
@@specialist-in-tech Thanks, I'll take a look at them
We will be releasing our sub $1500 roundup soon and working on another roundup for the spring. When looking at electric bikes what price range are you generally looking at before it becomes too expensive?
Great review. I have been anxiously awaiting the public release of this bike and seeing some real ride-time reviews. I am a big fan of torque sensor ebikes. I had a Pace 500 Next Gen and did not care for it. But this new Level 2 is just what I was looking for. Keep up the great work and would love to see a comparison of this bike vs the Ride1Up Prodigy. Thanks.
Thanks! Agreed this is a nice step up from the Pace 500. Will try and get a hold of the Prodigy to review that as well.
Great demo vid thanks!
Damn that is a good Looking and Upgraded e-bike
Yes very nice upgrades!
Love the review. Love the bike! We've had ours since October. They do great on hills by the way, esp. in PAS 3, 4 or 5. I'm curious, what is the accessory attached to the downtube? Thanks!
I love my pace 500 next Gen. If I was riding gravel or rough roads this would be a nice step up if needed. Aventon is a great bike
Sure would, look into some more aggressive tires on the pace. You may just be surprised of its ability.
Can not wait for the level 3 to come out
Ugh! I purchased my Pace 500 next gen a month too soon! Would love to upgrade to the level.2
Oh no…hate when that happens! You still got a nice bike to cruise around on tho.
Where is the torque sensor located on the Level 2? Most people would just assume that it issn the bottom bracket, but there are other types of torque sensors too. Please let us know what type of torques sensor is on the Level 2. Thanks!
Love this review! I also love that station wagon you rode past. I have a Giant Cypress 2 right now but have been thinking of adding an e-bike, this one may be it!
Ugh, that motor noise. Where are you at? So many cool old vehicles there!
I ME one ..very nice...It should of came with a water bottle holder...over very nice😊
Looking at making the leap and going from analog bike to an electric bike. Does the computer display on the Averton Level 2 allow connectivity to cycling apps such as Strava and RideGPS?
I don’t believe they natively connect.
Would really appreciate a real world range included in this review
Thanks for the input, obviously real world #'s are highly subject to variables, but we will be sure to share our experience of battery range in the different modes.
Here's one real life example: The other day, I rode 25 miles at PAS 5, some hills but mostly flat, not very windy day. (Weight on the bike on the way out was 115 lbs, and on the way back was about 140--i.e., me plus about 25 lbs of groceries.) Only used 42% of the battery, which I thought was great, given that I was in PAS 5 the whole time. So, with a quick extrapolation to get total range: I could've gone more than 50 miles in PAS 5, and more than that in a lesser PAS.
@@specialist-in-tech No need to yell.
@@specialist-in-tech No need to cuss, either.
This was very helpful. I've been going back and forth between the Level 2 and the Pace 500.3. I live in San Francisco (lots of hills) with a lot of hills and ride on the weekend on Angel Island which has a lot of fire trails roads(hilly as well). Will the Level 2 deliver? I don't do any serious mountain biking.
Good luck on the giveaway!
I got this bike a few days ago, and it had a strange buzzing sound from the back wheel. Turns out it was just the reflector
Well that was an easy fix!
Debating between the level 2 and level 1. Few weeks ago level 1 was 1399 vs 1799. Is the 400 extra really worth it for the torque sensor and lights.
We are personally fans of torque sensors and the pedal king characteristic they offer to ebikes. Ultimately we would support making the best choice for your budget and considering the accessories you may need like a helmet or lock to accompany your purchase.
I'm extremely curious to see how the frame holds up with the integrated taillights in the back, definitely the weakest point of that bike, but it's held up with the adventure so far.
It should be no problem. Like you said the Aventure has the same cut outs, and the pace 500 and they hold up fine.
@@specialist-in-tech you sure? It says weight limit is 300lbs
@@unknownjp7889 The max weight for the Aventure is 400lbs.
Wish you could test it on some hills. Like Omaha, or San Francisco, or somewhere in Colorado.
What sort of things are you looking for in addressing hills?
Aventon claims 54 lbs. for the S/M that I test rode. I weighed it: it's actually 59.2. (Saw another review where they weighed same size and model; they got 60 lbs.)
Right on, we'll be sure to weigh our size Large and reflect that in the full review.
@@specialist-in-tech Yeah, I found it to be really duplicitous, that they stated it the way they did. So much so that it put me off from buying the bike initially. (I did eventually make my way back to buying it, because it had the features I wanted at a price I could afford, and I didn't find any other options that met my needs as well as this bike does. But I'm still pissed that they listed the weight that way, and they almost lost a sale because of it.)
Aventon's weight is without the battery, I believe. Their website is light on specs. I just did my first long ride today on my new Level 2 and this bike is fun! Love the torque sensor. The reach is a little more forward than I like, so I switched to an adjustable stem and it's much better. Also got a Redshift suspension seatpost and Ergon GP1 grips. Great ride!
@@ElectricBikeJournal I'm going to buy 1 but I'm 5'11. So I'm a little between sizes. Yours is a large? How tall was the woman riding the large frame? She looked pretty upright. I already commute on my midnight special and it has drops so I'm used to being a little stretched. Just don't want to feel too stretched.
@@scott1294 Motor is not that noticeable at all. My husband has a Cube with a Bosch motor and that is quieter, but honestly, the Aventon noise is subtle and doesn't bother me. The torque sensor is great.
Where in Oregon are you? I live in Roseburg and would like to find a reputable dealer.
Hi and greetings from Australia. What size Level 2 are you reviewing. Is it the Regular size or Large size?
This would be the Large size.
Do I have to use the app to make it Class 3 every time I get on the bike?
Within the app, you are allowed to adjust your speed limiter. Once you adjust it that is the new setting. No need to do it every time. We think this can be good for changing that setting for riders of different experience and ability.
@@ElectricBikeJournal that’s great, thanks for the reply 👍🏼
$1799.00 now.
Are the rims tubeless compatible?
What size frame did you use and how tall is the female rider shown?
This is a large model, and she is 5'6". I would say the provided sizing suggestions from Aventon on their site are accurate for those wondering what size they should get. Always best to try first hand via a dealer if possible.
Great review. How loud is the noise from motor>I just bought this bike and it is very quiet, only on pas 5 is it loud and only when under load. Lower pas levels you will hardly hear the motor. This is my first e-bike, I am so glad I waited for a torque sensor in this price range with lights, brake lights, fenders, shock forks and 500+ watt motor. I was looking at trek and price was 3700 to get all these features and that didn't come with a throttle which was highly important to me. There are times I will want to use it as a moped.
I highly recommend this bike. I think only one other bike offers throttle and torque sensor.
The cons: the seat is not comfortable and no seat post shock absorption so I will be adding that. Yes, it is heavy but needs to be. My normal speed it 12mph average, on a good day pushing it maybe 15mph over 12 miles. The e-bike I found myself always going 15+. To handle speeds to 28mph, the frame is much more robust and the rear rim spokes are double the thickness of my bike. The motor provides more power than normal human can, so everything needs to be beefed up.
so Aventon Level 2 or RadCity 5 plus?
We haven't had a chance to ride the RadCity 5 yet, just looking at the specifications there are definitely differences in motor size. Hopefully theres someone out there that can share their thoughts until we get our chance.
@@ElectricBikeJournal thanks!
is the new aventon level 2 better then the ariel rider kepler?
Unfortunately we have not ridden the Ariel. The level 2 is pretty smooth though.
Can the seat be changed out? I can’t figure it out.
Yes, its a standard seat post and seat. There are two hex bolts at the top of the seat post mount that when tight clamp down the seat rails, loosen those up and it will allow the seat rails to be free to move and get the seat off.
@@ElectricBikeJournal Thank you so much for your help!
I'm looking for an e-bike I like the looks of this one but I wish they would have made it a 750 watt motor with a 17 and 1/2 amp battery I would have probably bought it
That would make a much heavier bike. They have spec'd this bike to make work well with the battery/motor. bigger motor/battery adds weight.
I'm finding that both the range and power are excellent.
How will this bike perform on country dirt and gravel roads and crushed gravel surface rail trails? Interesting in recreational multi surface riding, not mountain biking. Ty
We think it will fair just fine on country and gravel roads. There is a slight weight penalty if you wanting to get down to the nitty gritty, but we wouldn't hesitate to cruise down and dirt path. Obviously the options are plenty to make it perform even better down the road with a fork upgrade or more aggressive tires, but in its stock form you shouldn't have much to be concerned about.
I'm finding it fine for gravel or dirt double track, but a bit too heavy to control well on single track (even mellow single track). In other words, it's fine off of pavement as long as they are fairly straight or gradually curving (like dirt/gravel roads are), but I'm not liking it on sharply winding trails.
So a bike trail that has sections of pavement and sections of packed ground should be fine. Just don’t expect to ride it as a mountain bike. (I have one of those, not buying one for MB)
@@AJJ704 exactly.
I don't care for torque sensor bikes.. But to each their own.. I go 75 miles on my AR Kepler with 13-15 mph settling in PAS 1-3
To each their own for sure. We are big fans of torque sensor as it maintains a more true to pedaling feel and being cyclists first we always prefer the most natural pedal feel possible. Again a preference for us and we just like knowing people are out riding whatever they enjoy!
@@ElectricBikeJournal yes 😁
Where can you plug in a phone to charge?
On the computer display (located on the handlebars) there is a USB port behind a cover at the bottom of the screen.
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