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Aventon Abound SR vs Aventon Abound LR
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. A dash means I couldn't verify that number yet.
Key differences
- The Aventon Abound SR lists for $100 less ($1,899 vs $1,999 in my review data).
Aventon Abound SR
6.5AEB Scorehow it worksIf you want to carry a small child on the back for school runs and grocery trips, the Aventon Abound SR is a really nice option.
Aventon Abound LR
6.1AEB Scorehow it worksIf you need to carry kids, a passenger or a lot of cargo, the Aventon Abound LR is a great option, and I'd highly recommend it.
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Side by side
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,899 | $1,999 |
| Type | Cargo | Cargo |
| Motor | 750 W | 750 W |
| Battery | 733 Wh | 733 Wh |
| Rated range | 60 mi | 60 mi |
| My tested range | — | — |
| Tires | 20 x 3 in | 20 x 3 in |
| Weight | 80 lb (Aventon) | 88 lb (Aventon) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, 180 mm front / 203 mm rear | Hydraulic disc, 180 mm front / 203 mm rear |
| Max load | 440 lb total | 440 lb total |
| AEB Score | 6.5 | 6.1 |
| Buy | Check the Abound SR | Check the Abound LR |
What I said about the Aventon Abound SR
If you want to carry a small child on the back for school runs and grocery trips, the Aventon Abound SR is a really nice option.
If you want to carry a small child on the back for school runs and grocery trips, the Aventon Abound SR is a really nice option. I tested it for several weeks and had my kids on the back. You get a stable kickstand, foot pegs, wheel guards, a plush rear seat pad, hydraulic disc brakes, turn signals and a 750W motor. SR stands for standard rear. It's shorter than the Abound LR, but you still get a big rear rack. If you don't need the passenger seat, it works as a cargo e-bike with bags on the back. My one real question mark was the battery. I couldn't tell how to take it out, so I assumed you'd charge it on the bike. Aventon's own pages now say it's removable. More on that below.
My video review, published
Liked
- Room for a small child on the back, or a shorter adult
- Very stable kickstand when a passenger climbs on
- Foot pegs that click up and down, plus mesh wheel guards and a long chain guard
- Plush rear seat pad and back pad
- Handle under the front seat for small passengers
- 750W motor
- Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear
- Turn signals and a brake light
- Sleek, smaller color display
- Front fork suspension and a suspension seat post
- Front and rear fenders standard
- Step-through frame that's easy for shorter riders
Didn't
- Plastic pedals
- Unusual charger plug, so you'll need Aventon's charger
- I couldn't figure out how to remove the battery
- The front rack costs extra
What I said about the Aventon Abound LR
If you need to carry kids, a passenger or a lot of cargo, the Aventon Abound LR is a great option, and I'd highly recommend it.
If you need to carry kids, a passenger or a lot of cargo, the Aventon Abound LR is a great option, and I'd highly recommend it. LR stands for long rear. Next to the Abound SR (standard rear), you get a lot more room on the back for bigger kids or even an adult. I'm about 200 lbs. I sat on the back of this bike and felt sturdy. The rear rack is rated for 143 lbs. You get a torque sensor, a 750W motor, hydraulic disc brakes, a thumb throttle that works from zero and a kickstand that keeps the bike steady while you load it. At about $2,000, I think that's pretty decent for a torque sensor bike from a brand where you know what you're getting in terms of quality.
My video review, published
Liked
- Long rear with room for bigger kids or an adult
- Rear rack rated for 143 lbs
- 750W motor with a torque sensor
- Thumb throttle that works from zero
- Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear
- Comfortable, cushy grips and a plush seat
- Front fork suspension plus a suspension seat post
- Step-through frame
- Integrated headlight, tail light and turn signals
- Lockable storage bag built into the frame on my test bike
- Kickstand that keeps the bike steady when you load it
- App connected, so you can see where your bike is
Didn't
- I could only find forward and back handlebar adjustment (Aventon lists an adjustable quill stem)
- No rear suspension, only the seat post
- Turn signals felt a bit gimmicky to me
- No bags or seat on the rear rack out of the box
- At 88 lbs on Aventon's spec page, it's a heavy bike
Who should skip each one
- Aventon Abound SR: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Plastic pedals
- Aventon Abound LR: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: I could only find forward and back handlebar adjustment (Aventon lists an adjustable quill stem)
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