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Ride1Up Turris vs Aventon Level 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 Level 3 has the bigger battery: 733 Wh vs 672 Wh.
- Motor: 750 W on the Ride1Up Turris vs 500 W on the Aventon Level 3.
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Ride1Up Turris
7.1 AEB Scorehow it worksA simple, comfortable Class 3 commuter with a 750W motor, hydraulic brakes and fenders for well under $1,500.
Aventon Level 3
6.2 AEB Scorehow it worksThe Aventon Level 3 is the e-bike I'd pick over every other one I've tested, and I'd recommend it as an all-around commuter and as a first e-bike for beginners.
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Side by side
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| Price | $1,395 | $1,699, sold out on aventon.com (Oct 28, 2026) |
| Type | Commuter | Commuter |
| Motor | 750 W | 500 W |
| Battery | 672 Wh | 733 Wh |
| Rated range | 50 mi | 70 mi |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.4 in | 27.5 x 2.20 in |
| Weight | 54 lb (Ride1Up) | 67 lb |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, 180 mm | Disc, 180 mm rotors |
| Max load | 300 lb total | 300 lb total |
| AEB Score | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Buy | Check Ride1Up | Shop Aventon |
What I said about the Ride1Up Turris
A simple, comfortable Class 3 commuter with a 750W motor, hydraulic brakes and fenders for well under $1,500.
I rode the Turris for several weeks and called it a fantastic e-bike that offers exceptional value at its price. The 750W motor accelerates well, the hydraulic brakes are reliable, and the fenders and upright position make it an easy commuter. Some parts, like the tires and crank arms, felt a bit cheap, and my test bike had no rear tail light (Ride1Up now lists one).
My video review, published
Liked
- Exceptional value; it was $1,295 when I tested it
- 750W motor with excellent acceleration
- Class 3: 28 mph pedal assist, 20 mph throttle
- Reliable, responsive hydraulic disc brakes
- Front and rear fenders included
- Comfortable, upright position from the curved handlebar
- Fit me well at 6’1” and 200 lbs
- Looks great, with gum sidewall tires
- Handled asphalt, concrete and gravel
Didn't
- Tires and crank arms felt a bit cheap
- No rear tail light on my test bike; Ride1Up now lists one
- Rear rack costs extra
- Cadence-based assist, no torque sensor
What I said about the Aventon Level 3
The Aventon Level 3 is the e-bike I'd pick over every other one I've tested, and I'd recommend it as an all-around commuter and as a first e-bike for beginners.
The Aventon Level 3 is the e-bike I'd pick over every other one I've tested, and I'd recommend it as an all-around commuter and as a first e-bike for beginners. After several weeks of testing, everything about it just fits me. It rides on gravel, asphalt and concrete, the torque sensor makes pedaling feel natural, and it adds a few things the Level 2 didn't have: a live range estimate and 4G location tracking. My only complaints are the hand grips and the kickstand, which both feel cheap on a bike this nice. Availability note: as of Oct 22, 2026, aventon.com lists the Level 3 at $1,699 (marked down from $1,899), but every color and size is sold out. The step-through version is also $1,699 and sold out.
My video review, published
Liked
- Fits me perfectly and works as an all-around bike
- Torque sensor makes pedal assist feel natural
- Nicer name-brand brake levers than the Level 2 and the original Level
- Thumb throttle works from zero while you're in a pedal assist mode
- Display gives a range estimate based on how you've actually been riding
- Built-in 4G location, so you can find it if it walks away
- Integrated LED headlight, and the tail light lights up when you brake
- Front suspension fork plus a suspension seat post
- Adjustable stem for rider comfort
- Integrated rear rack that holds about 60 lbs
- Clean look with the charge port tucked under the frame
- Matte black on black looks great
Didn't
- Cheaper hand grips without the elongated shape I like
- Same cheap kickstand as the last Level
- Aventon says GPS is free for the first year, then it's a paid subscription
- Sold out on aventon.com as of Oct 22, 2026
Who should skip each one
- Ride1Up Turris: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Tires and crank arms felt a bit cheap
- Aventon Level 3: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Cheaper hand grips without the elongated shape I like
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