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Aventon Aventure (1st gen) vs Aventon Aventure 3
I've reviewed both of these on my channel. The numbers below are from each brand's listing and my own testing; the takes are from my reviews. "Not listed" means I don't have a verified number for it yet.
Key differences
- The Aventon Aventure 3 lists for $200 less ($1,799 vs $1,999 in my review data).
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Aventon Aventure (1st gen)
6.4 AEB Scorehow it worksA full-size fat tire e-bike that handles dirt trails and still rides comfortably on the street.
Aventon Aventure 3
7.2 AEB Scorehow it worksComfortable on gravel, lots of power, and the app lock is actually useful.
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Side by side
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999 | $1,799 |
| Type | Fat tire | Fat tire |
| Motor | 750 W | 750 W |
| Battery | Not listed | 733 Wh |
| Rated range | 45 mi | 65 mi |
| What I measured on camera | 41 miles on one charge in pedal assist level 5 | about 56 miles on my test bike |
| Tires | Fat 4 in | Fat 4 in |
| Weight | 73 lb | 76 lb |
| Brakes | Not listed | Hydraulic disc, front and rear |
| Max load | Not listed | 400 lb total |
| AEB Score | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Buy | Check Aventon | Check Aventon |
What I said about the Aventon Aventure (1st gen)
A full-size fat tire e-bike that handles dirt trails and still rides comfortably on the street.
This was the best e-bike I had tested up to that point. It's off-road capable but still comfortable on the street, and the parts are premium all the way through. The price is the one real knock, but when you compare it to other bikes with the same battery and motor, $1,900 isn't bad. If you have the budget, get one, and get the green.
My video review, published
Liked
- Rides like a dream on dirt trails; fat tires plus the front fork meant I didn't miss a rear shock
- I got 41 miles on pedal assist 5 with hills and off-road riding
- Fenders, rear rack, and lights all come standard
- Tail light gets brighter when you squeeze the brake
- Speed limit is adjustable from the display
- Removable battery for commuters
Didn't
- About $1,900, the one bad thing in my opinion
- 73 lb, though it doesn't ride that heavy
- Assembly was tough until I found Aventon's video tutorial. Watch it first
What I said about the Aventon Aventure 3
Comfortable on gravel, lots of power, and the app lock is actually useful.
This is the best e-bike Aventon makes for me, and probably the best e-bike I've ridden, period. I'm 6'1" and about 200 lb and it fits me really well. I ride a lot of gravel now, and the fat tires plus the suspension seatpost make it feel almost like a full-suspension bike without the extra parts and cost. The 750W motor has plenty of power for any incline.
My video review, published
Liked
- Very comfortable on gravel and rough trails
- Suspension seatpost feels close to full suspension
- 750W motor with plenty of power on hills
- Beefy chain slap guard that held up to aggressive riding
- App-controlled rear wheel lock; I used it for a quick Trader Joe's run
- Fenders and rear rack included
Didn't
- Turn signals feel a bit gimmicky, and I couldn't find a hazard mode
- I'd like larger palm-rest grips (an easy swap)
- Front fender let some mud onto the underside of the battery
- Heavy at about 75 lb
Who should skip each one
- Aventon Aventure (1st gen): skip it if this is a dealbreaker: About $1,900, the one bad thing in my opinion
- Aventon Aventure 3: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Turn signals feel a bit gimmicky, and I couldn't find a hazard mode
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