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Aventon Aventure 3 vs Aventon Aventure M
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.
Side by side
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|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999 | $2,899 |
| Type | Fat tire | Fat tire |
| Motor | 750 W | 250 W |
| Battery | — | 733 Wh |
| Rated range | 65 mi | 85 mi |
| My tested range | — | — |
| Tires | Fat 4 in | Fat 4 in |
| Weight | 76 lb | About 73 lb (per Aventon) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, front and rear | SRAM DB4 hydraulic disc |
| Buy | Check Aventon | Check Aventon |
What I said about the Aventon Aventure 3
My favorite e-bike, period. Comfortable on gravel, lots of power, and the app lock is actually useful.
This is my favorite e-bike Aventon makes, and probably my favorite e-bike in general. 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.
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
What I said about the Aventon Aventure M
Aventon's mid-drive fat tire bike with Auto assist and auto-shifting. Responsive, comfortable, and my new favorite.
After several weeks on gravel and dirt, this is probably my favorite e-bike now, even over the Aventure 3. The mid-drive is so much more responsive than a hub motor, and in full auto, with Auto assist plus the auto-shifter, I never had to think about gears no matter the terrain. It shifted down on steep climbs and up on downhills right when I wanted. It doesn't have a throttle, and I do like a throttle, but the hill start assist covers most of that. If you're used to riding bikes and you've been on the fence, this is probably the one to buy.
Liked
- Auto assist and auto-shifting work together really well, even on steep inclines
- Mid-drive motor feels much more responsive than a hub motor
- Hill start assist gives you a boost from a stop
- Suspension seatpost made rocky trails way more comfortable; almost like a dual-suspension bike
- SRAM DB4 hydraulic brakes had plenty of stopping power
- Fenders, rear rack, turn signals, and integrated lights make it commuter-ready
- App-connected color display with location tracking
Didn't
- No throttle
- Rear rack only holds about 59 lb