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Aventon Soltera 2 vs Aventon Soltera 3 ADV
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
- Motor: 350 W on the Aventon Soltera 2 vs 250 W on the Aventon Soltera 3 ADV.
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Aventon Soltera 2
4.8 AEB Scorehow it worksA light, clean-looking city e-bike for paved commutes. Not for trails.
Aventon Soltera 3 ADV
5.9 AEB Scorehow it worksIf you ride on pavement and want a super light, simple e-bike that looks incredible, the Aventon Soltera 3 ADV is an easy recommendation.
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Side by side
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not listed | $1,499 |
| Type | Commuter | Commuter |
| Motor | 350 W | 250 W |
| Battery | Not listed | 366.8 Wh |
| Rated range | 46 mi | 70 mi |
| Tires | Not listed | 38 mm |
| Weight | Not listed | 37 lb (Aventon) |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc | Disc, 180 mm rotors |
| Max load | Not listed | 300 lb total |
| AEB Score | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Buy | Check Aventon | Check the Soltera 3 ADV |
What I said about the Aventon Soltera 2
A light, clean-looking city e-bike for paved commutes. Not for trails.
For a streamlined commuter on paved roads, this is a very solid e-bike at a very solid price. The motor is smaller than most I test, but the light frame means I don't notice much difference, and the new torque sensor is a big upgrade. It doesn't even look like an e-bike. If your commute includes off-road trails, this isn't the one.
My video review, published
Liked
- Light enough to carry upstairs
- Torque sensor is a huge upgrade over cadence
- Battery hides in the frame
- Comfy palm-rest grips and an integrated bell
- Bright color helps you get seen
Didn't
- No suspension; just okay on gravel
- Regular disc brakes, not hydraulic
- Seat feels cheaper than the old branded one
- Turn signals feel gimmicky
- Rated 46 mi is likely flat ground in Eco
What I said about the Aventon Soltera 3 ADV
If you ride on pavement and want a super light, simple e-bike that looks incredible, the Aventon Soltera 3 ADV is an easy recommendation.
If you ride on pavement and want a super light, simple e-bike that looks incredible, the Aventon Soltera 3 ADV is an easy recommendation. I tested it for several weeks. It's belt driven, single speed, Class 1, with no throttle and no suspension. On a paved path it's incredibly nice to ride, and the styling is on point. If you ride gravel or dirt, or you want a throttle, look elsewhere. When I took it onto gravel up a slight incline, even in turbo I had to pedal pretty hard.
My video review, published
Liked
- Incredible styling, matte dark gray blue frame
- Super light, 37 lbs per Aventon
- Gates Carbon belt drive instead of a chain
- Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear
- Integrated lights with turn signals
- Wiring runs inside the frame
- App connected
- Remarkable build quality
- Smooth ride on pavement
Didn't
- Only 250W, so hills on gravel take real effort
- No throttle
- No suspension, not for gravel or dirt
- Grips feel a little cheap
- A plastic trim piece arrived unclipped
- Rear lights didn't react when I pulled the brakes
Who should skip each one
- Aventon Soltera 2: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: No suspension; just okay on gravel
- Aventon Soltera 3 ADV: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Only 250W, so hills on gravel take real effort
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