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Compare · Updated 2026-10-26

Aventon Aventure 3 vs Engwe E26

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 Engwe E26 lists for $300 less ($1,699 vs $1,999 in my review data).
• Motor: 1000 W on the Engwe E26 vs 750 W on the Aventon Aventure 3.

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Side by side

	Aventon Aventure 3	Engwe E26
Price	$1,999	$1,699
Type	Fat tire	Fat tire
Motor	750 W	1000 W
Battery	—	768 Wh
Rated range	65 mi	87 mi
My tested range	—	—
Tires	Fat 4 in	Fat 26 x 4 in
Weight	76 lb	73.8 lb Step-Thru, 76 lb High-Step (Engwe)
Brakes	Hydraulic disc, front and rear	—
Max load	—	330 lb
AEB Score	6.3	6.6
Buy	Check Aventon	Check Engwe

What I said about the Aventon Aventure 3

Comfortable on gravel, lots of power, and the app lock is actually useful.

This is the best e-bike Aventon makes for me, and probably the best e-bike I've ridden, period. 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.

My video review, published 2025-07-13

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 Engwe E26

If you want a big, powerful fat tire e-bike with a lot of range and you're fine with baseline parts, the Engwe E26 is a great entry-level pick when it's priced right.

If you want a big, powerful fat tire e-bike with a lot of range and you're fine with baseline parts, the Engwe E26 is a great entry-level pick when it's priced right. I tested it for several weeks. It hauled me up every incline I tried at about 200 lbs, the twist throttle works from zero, you get hydraulic disc brakes, and the battery comes out with a key. When I recorded my video it was just over $1,000, and at that price it was very competitive. Engwe now lists it at $1,699, and every version shows sold out. At $1,699 it faces a lot more competition, so compare before you buy.

My video review, published 2024-10-20

Liked

• Plenty of power for hills at about 200 lbs
• Twist throttle that works from zero
• Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear
• High rated range for a fat tire bike
• Removable battery with a key, or charge it on the bike
• Super bright integrated headlight
• Heavy-duty rear rack with a tail light
• Front and rear fenders included
• Color display
• Comfortable palm-rest grips

Didn't

• Lots of baseline components, including a basic shifter
• No rear suspension on the bike I tested
• The seat post suspension didn't do much for me
• A big bike that may not fit shorter riders
• Sold out on Engwe's site as of Oct 22, 2026

Who should skip each one

• Aventon Aventure 3: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Turn signals feel a bit gimmicky, and I couldn't find a hazard mode
• Engwe E26: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Lots of baseline components, including a basic shifter

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