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Velotric T1 ST vs Aventon Soltera 2
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.
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Velotric T1 ST
6.1 AEB Scorehow it worksIf most of your riding is on paved paths and you want an e-bike that feels like a regular bike, the Velotric T1 ST is worth it.
Aventon Soltera 2
4.8 AEB Scorehow it worksA light, clean-looking city e-bike for paved commutes. Not for trails.
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| Price | $1,299 when I reviewed it; now sold as the T1 ST Plus at $1,399 (Oct 22, 2026) | Not listed |
| Type | Commuter | Commuter |
| Motor | 350 W | 350 W |
| Battery | 352.8 Wh | Not listed |
| Rated range | 52 mi | 46 mi |
| What I measured on camera | over 100 miles without recharging | No on-camera numbers |
| Tires | 700 x 40C | Not listed |
| Weight | 36 lb (Velotric) | Not listed |
| Brakes | Disc, 160 mm rotors | Mechanical disc |
| Max load | 330 lb | Not listed |
| AEB Score | 6.1 | 4.8 |
| Buy | Check the T1 ST on Velotric | Check Aventon |
What I said about the Velotric T1 ST
If most of your riding is on paved paths and you want an e-bike that feels like a regular bike, the Velotric T1 ST is worth it.
If most of your riding is on paved paths and you want an e-bike that feels like a regular bike, the Velotric T1 ST is worth it. It's only 36 pounds, the motor is almost silent even in turbo, and I rode over 100 miles without recharging it. The battery only dropped two bars. It felt so light that I only turned on pedal assist when I was going uphill. It's not for rough trails. There are no shocks at all, the battery isn't removable, and the seat has no quick release.
My video review, published
Liked
- Only 36 pounds; it feels as light as a normal bike
- Almost silent motor, even in the highest pedal assist mode
- Over 100 miles without recharging, and only two battery bars used
- Apple Find My support, so you can locate the bike
- Headlight with a light sensor that turns on automatically in the dark
- Comfortable hand grips and a comfortable seat
- Easy thumb and index finger shifter
- Brakes worked fantastically
- Kickstand tucked back, out of the rider's way
- Frame protection film for chain slap
Didn't
- No shocks, so it's not for rugged off-road trails
- Battery isn't removable; it's housed inside the frame
- No quick release on the seat
- No display, just a color-coded indicator
- A sticky phone attachment instead of a real phone mount
- The model I tested has been replaced by the T1 ST Plus
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
Who should skip each one
- Velotric T1 ST: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: No shocks, so it's not for rugged off-road trails
- Aventon Soltera 2: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: No suspension; just okay on gravel
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