The Aventon mountain bike I’ve ridden is the Ramblas. I spent several weeks on the trails with it, and its mid-drive pushed me up every hill I pointed it at. What it didn’t have was rear suspension. The Aventon Current EXP is Aventon’s full-suspension trail bike, with a carbon front triangle, 140mm of rear travel and a stronger motor. I haven’t ridden it. Everything below comes from Aventon’s official Current EXP page, checked on Oct 28, 2026 and linked at the bottom.
Where the EXP sits in the Current family
Aventon sells the Current in three builds, and they share the frame shape, the Ultro X motor, the 800Wh battery and the 105 mile range rating. The difference is what’s bolted on. Aventon’s comparison table shows the Current ADV at $3,999 with an all-aluminum frame, SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes, a SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, a RockShox Psylo Gold fork and a Deluxe Select+ shock, at 56 lb. The EXP at $5,999 moves to a carbon front triangle, SRAM Maven Base 4-piston brakes, a SRAM S1000 Transmission, a RockShox Lyrik Select fork and a Super Deluxe Select+ shock, at 52.7 lb. The Current LTD at $7,999 goes further still, but it showed as sold out.
So the EXP’s $2,000 premium over the ADV pays for about 3 lb less weight, stronger brakes and better suspension.
Motor and power
The Ultro X mid-drive is rated at 110 Nm and 750W peak, rising to 120 Nm and 850W peak in BOOST. Aventon lists support of up to 450%, or 600% in BOOST. For comparison, Aventon listed 100 Nm for the Ramblas, and the Level 4 ADV commuter uses the smaller Ultro S at 100 Nm.
The tech is a big part of the pitch. Aventon lists Auto mode, Overrun, Wheel Lift Control (which Aventon says keeps your wheels planted on climbs) and Air Time tracking for jumps. There’s a touchscreen display on the top tube, a wireless control pad, Ride Tune for setting the motor in the app, 4G and GPS tracking with an alarm, and an Apple Watch connection. The 4G service is free for the first year and then needs a paid subscription.
It’s a Class 1 bike, pedal assist only, convertible to Class 3. Aventon doesn’t list a throttle. Many trails only allow Class 1, so check before you ride. Our e-bike laws hub covers state rules.
Battery and range
The 800Wh battery is integrated into the frame and Aventon lists it as removable, at 9.2 lb on its own. The rating is up to 105 miles, though trail riding with steep climbs and BOOST will use far more than that kind of best case. The 42V 4A charger takes about 6 hours from empty.
Suspension, brakes and tires
Up front there’s a RockShox Lyrik Select with 150mm of travel. Out back, a RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ air shock gives 140mm of travel. Aventon’s FAQ says forks from 140 to 160mm are fine, but no coil shock is approved for the frame yet and an unapproved one will void the warranty. That matters if you like to tune your bike.
The SRAM Maven Base brakes are 4-piston, with 200mm rotors front and rear. Tires are Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5 in up front and Minion DHR II 29 x 2.4 in in back, both tubeless ready. The bike ships with tubes installed, so you’ll need to set up tubeless yourself if you want it.
Drivetrain and cockpit
The SRAM S1000 Transmission is a 12-speed with a 10-52T cassette, a 34T chainring, 160mm cranks and an AXS shift pod. The dropper is an X-Fusion Manic with 150mm of travel on S and M and 170mm on L and XL. Bars are 780mm on the smaller sizes and 800mm on the larger ones. The Ramblas I rode also came with a dropper post.
Geometry and fit
The head angle is 64.6 degrees, the seat angle 76.6 degrees and the chainstays 445mm on 29 in wheels. There are four sizes, S through XL, for riders 5’1” to 6’3”. The weight limit is 300 lb, and Aventon rates the bike IPX6 and the motor IP67.
How it fits with the bikes I’ve reviewed
The Ramblas is my reference. It was a hardtail with a RockShox coil fork, a SRAM Eagle 12-speed, Maxxis Rekon 29 x 2.4 tires and a dropper, and Aventon lists the current Ramblas ADV at about 54 lb. The Current EXP adds 140mm of rear suspension, a 150mm fork, 4-piston brakes and 10 Nm more torque, and Aventon lists it about 1 lb lighter. It also costs much more. If your trails are smooth enough for a hardtail, the Ramblas idea still makes sense. If they’re rocky or rooty, the EXP adds the rear suspension the Ramblas doesn’t have. The Aventure 3 is the Aventon I rode mostly on gravel, but it’s a fat tire bike, not a mountain bike. For other options, see my best e-bike for hills guide.
FAQ
Have I ridden the Current EXP?
No. I haven’t ridden it. I rode and filmed the Aventon Ramblas, and this page compares the Current EXP with it using Aventon’s published specs.
How much does it weigh?
Aventon’s spec table lists 52.7 lb for a Medium without pedals and with tubes installed. The FAQ rounds it to 53 lb.
What’s the difference from the Current ADV?
Same motor, battery and range rating. The EXP adds a carbon front triangle, SRAM Maven Base brakes, a SRAM S1000 Transmission and RockShox Lyrik and Super Deluxe suspension, and weighs about 3 lb less. It costs $2,000 more.
Does it have a throttle?
Aventon doesn’t list one. It’s a Class 1 bike, convertible to Class 3.
Can I change the fork or shock?
Aventon says forks with 140 to 160mm of travel are fine and anything outside that range voids the warranty. No coil shocks are approved for the frame yet.
Pros and cons (from the specs and sources)
Pros: 110 Nm (120 in BOOST); 800Wh removable battery; carbon front triangle at 52.7 lb; RockShox Lyrik and Super Deluxe suspension; 4-piston brakes with 200mm rotors; long dropper; four sizes in stock; 2,000+ partner shops for service.
Cons: $2,000 more than the Current ADV with the same motor and battery; 4G is a paid subscription after year one; no approved coil shock; ships with tubes on tubeless-ready tires; Class 1 only out of the box.
Who it’s for
On paper, the Current EXP fits trail riders who want a full-power, full-suspension e-MTB with lighter, higher-end parts than the ADV. It also fits Ramblas owners who want rear suspension. If you’re new to e-MTBs and your budget is tight, the Current ADV has the same motor and battery for $2,000 less.
Price
As of Oct 28, 2026, the Aventon Current EXP was $5,999 in Midnight Black and Glacier Mint, with every size from Small to Extra Large showing as available. The Current ADV was $3,999 on the same day.
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