Segway Muxi vs Aventon Abound LR

From across a parking lot these two look alike. Both are step-throughs on 20 x 3 tires with a big rear rack, a throttle and a 750W motor. Ride them, and they turn out to be built for different jobs. The Segway Muxi is a one-gear cruiser with a cadence sensor, a rigid fork and a rack Segway rates for cargo unless you add its Passenger Kit. The Aventon Abound LR is a longtail with eight gears, a torque sensor, a suspension fork and a 143 lb rack that Aventon says can carry two children.

I rode and filmed both. Everything range-related on this page comes from the makers or from another reviewer, because both bikes are not range-tested by me. Where I quote a spec, I link the page I read it on and the date I checked it.

The short answer

• Pick the Muxi if your trips are short and mostly flat or rolling, you’ll carry one child at most, and you want the cheaper, lighter bike. It’s $1,699.99 at Segway as of Oct 26, 2026.
• Pick the Abound LR if you’ll carry kids often, you have real hills, or you want gears and a torque sensor so pedaling feels normal. It’s $1,999 at Aventon as of Oct 26, 2026.
• Look at the Muxi Pro if you like the Muxi but want gears, a suspension fork and turn signals. At $1,999.99 it costs almost exactly what the Abound LR does, so it’s the real head-to-head for the LR.

Prices, as of Oct 26, 2026

Segway Muxi. $1,699.99 and in stock on the Segway Muxi store page. The same page was running a promotion of $200 off when you buy two e-bikes, valid Oct 1 to Nov 18, 2026. That is the only deal I could confirm, and it only helps if you’re buying two. Segway’s April 14, 2026 press release says the Muxi is sold through independent dealers and on store.segway.com.

Aventon Abound LR. $1,999 on the Aventon Abound LR page. It’s also listed at Mike’s Bikes for $1,999.00. I checked that listing against Aventon’s spec sheet, and it is the Abound LR: same 733Wh battery, 143 lb rack and 4’11” to 6’3” rider range. Mike’s showed “Inventory on the way” and said the bike isn’t eligible for ground shipping, so plan on picking it up.

How each one rode for me

Segway Muxi. In my Muxi video, the throttle works from a stop (2:01 to 2:03). At about 200 lb, I found it strong on a hill (8:09 to 8:17). It rides like a beach cruiser (5:22 to 5:28). There’s no suspension anywhere (2:28 to 2:35), so the 20 x 3 tires (2:37 to 2:45) and a seat that felt like memory foam (3:29 to 3:46) do all the cushioning. It has one gear and a slim hub motor (2:54 to 2:59). Out of the box it runs as a Class 2 bike to 20 mph (8:27 to 8:33).

My biggest complaint was setup. Before the bike would power on, I had to download Segway’s app, create an account, agree to terms and watch safety videos (4:18 to 4:50). I’d like Segway to make that optional (4:54 to 5:10). Smaller things: the kickstand felt cheap (7:05 to 7:16), and I said on camera that the speaker plays music, then corrected myself. It only controls audio that’s already playing on your phone (7:47 to 8:08). The horn sounds are customizable (1:33 to 1:46).

Aventon Abound LR. In my Abound LR video, the throttle works from zero (1:17 to 1:21), the shifter runs eight rear gears (1:47 to 1:51), and there’s a torque sensor in the crank (2:22 to 2:27). It has a suspension fork and a suspension seatpost (2:05 to 2:20). On camera I guessed an inch or two of fork travel and about an inch at the seatpost. Those were estimates. Aventon’s spec page lists 51 mm (about 2 in) of fork travel with lockout and 50 mm (about 2 in) at the seatpost, so go by those numbers. The double kickstand held the bike steady when I pushed it around (4:50 to 5:09). There’s a lockable storage bag built into the frame (2:54 to 3:11), and the seat was plush (5:11 to 5:20).

How many kids each bike carries

This is the part to get right before you buy.

Segway Muxi: one passenger, with the kit. The rack is rated at 121 lb, but the footnote on Segway’s store page says the rack is for goods only (120 lb) and that you must install the Passenger Kit and fenders before carrying a passenger. In my Muxi video I read the 121 lb rating off the rack and guessed there was an optional seat (3:12 to 3:28). There is. Segway’s Passenger Kit is rated for a passenger up to 120 lb, per the press release. The release priced the kit at $199.99. The Passenger Kit page showed $119.99 on Oct 26, 2026. Segway sells one passenger seat for the Muxi. I didn’t find a Segway child seat or a second seat, so plan on one child.

• One passenger: Muxi $1,699.99 + Passenger Kit $119.99 = $1,819.98, plus fenders if yours didn’t come with them. The release listed fenders at $79.99.

Aventon Abound LR: up to two kids, depending on the setup. Aventon rates the rack at 143 lb (65 kg), which I read off in my video (0:45 to 0:53), and the Abound LR page says the bike can carry two children. On camera I sat on the back and said it felt sturdy (0:53 to 1:01). I’m about 200 lb, which is over that 143 lb rating, so don’t copy that. Stay under Aventon’s number. The longer tail gives you more room for bigger kids or a child seat than the standard-length Abound (4:26 to 4:43). Mine came with footrests but nothing on the rack (2:38 to 2:44).

Aventon accessories for the LR, priced on aventon.com as of Oct 26, 2026:

• Passenger’s Chair: $139.99
• Child Carrier Kit: $228.99. It was out of stock on the product page when I checked.
• Handrail LR: $150.99
• Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Maxi child seat: $269.95

For two kids, the Abound LR is the only one of these two that’s set up for it. Whatever seat you choose, add up the kids, the seat and any bags, and keep the total under 143 lb on the rack and 440 lb for the whole bike.

Hills

Abound LR. My video didn’t include a dedicated hill test, so I can’t give you my own climbing result. Here’s what Aventon’s spec sheet gives you to work with: a Shengyi 750W motor rated at 1,188W peak and 80 Nm, an eight-speed Shimano Altus drivetrain with a 12-32T cassette, a Boost Mode that gives up to 120% of torque and peak power for 30 seconds, and a Hold Mode that keeps the bike from rolling backward when you stop on a slope. The torque sensor means the motor responds to how hard you push, which helps when you’re pedaling a loaded bike uphill. With a kid on the back, eight gears matter more than the motor number.

Muxi. The Muxi has one gear (48T front, 13T rear on Segway’s spec sheet). In my Muxi video it felt strong for me at 200 lb on a hill (8:09 to 8:17), but that was on throttle, without a passenger. With one gear, you can’t shift down to pedal a heavy load up a steep grade. Segway adds traction control, Hill Start Assist (in the app since May 10, 2026) and Hill Descent Control, per the store page.

Charging

Muxi. The battery is 717Wh and IPX7-rated. It comes out with a key and has a cloth handle, so you can carry it inside like a briefcase and charge it at your desk, as I showed in my Muxi video (6:02 to 6:25). On the Segway Muxi spec page, Segway lists about 6.5 hours to charge. Electric Bike Review measured about 5.5 hours.

Abound LR. It has a 733Wh battery (36V 20Ah). Aventon lists 0 to 100% in 5 hours with a 42V 4A charger. My video didn’t cover charging, so I don’t have my own number.

Range claims, and what’s behind them

Muxi. The Segway Muxi spec page says “up to 80 miles.” It lists no rider weight, assist level or terrain for that number. In Electric Bike Review’s own test, the Muxi went 58.77 miles at the lowest assist and 37.77 miles at the highest. That was their test, not mine.

Abound LR. Aventon claims up to 60 miles for a 165 lb rider on flat pavement in Eco. In my video I repeated “about 60 miles per charge” (5:43 to 5:46). That was Aventon’s figure, not a test I ran. A kid on the back will cut it.

Theft protection

Muxi. Segway’s store page and spec page list AirLock, a Bluetooth proximity unlock with a motor lock, plus Apple Find My, GPS location tracking and a lost mode. In my Muxi video, AirLock unlocked the bike automatically when I got on (7:22 to 7:31). Segway’s store page says network and cloud-based services are free for the first year and need a subscription after that.

Abound LR. The Abound LR page lists Aventon’s ACU security unit with 4G and GPS tracking. The same page says the 4G connection is free for the first year, then needs a paid subscription. In my Abound LR video, the app connects to the display for tracking and control (1:21 to 1:29).

Either way, budget for a real lock. A tracker helps you find a bike after someone takes it. It doesn’t stop them.

Side by side

Specs are from each maker’s product page, checked Oct 26, 2026.

Class and the law

What Segway lists. On the Segway Muxi store page, the Muxi has four modes: Class 1 at 20 mph, Class 2 at 20 mph, Class 3 at 23 mph, and a Hybrid mode with throttle up to 20 mph and pedal assist up to 23 mph. Both 23 mph figures carry an asterisk reading “where permitted by law, e.g. CA & NY subject to restrictions.” So the “23 mph Class 3” figure is correct for the Muxi. The Muxi Pro goes to 28 mph in Class 3, per Segway’s comparison page. In my Muxi video, switching the Muxi to Class 3 turned the throttle off (8:33 to 8:42), which matches how Class 3 is usually defined.

What Hybrid mode is. Hybrid isn’t a fourth legal class. It combines a Class 2 throttle (to 20 mph) with Class 3 pedal assist (to 23 mph). The usual three-class system has no category for that, which is likely why Segway flags restrictions in California and New York. If your state uses the three-class system, assume Hybrid mode may not count as a legal setting for public roads or paths, and use Class 1, 2 or 3 instead.

Abound LR. Aventon lists it as Class 2: a throttle and pedal assist to 20 mph.

Rules that matter for families. My California page notes that riders under 16 can’t operate a Class 3, and riders under 18 must wear a helmet on any bicycle. My New York page lists 16 as the minimum age, and Class 3 is allowed only in cities of 1 million or more, at up to 25 mph. Look up your own state on my e-bike laws by state page before you change classes, and read e-bike classes explained if the class numbers are new to you.

The middle option: Segway Muxi Pro

If you like the Muxi’s design but the single speed and rigid fork worry you, Segway’s MUXI Pro vs MUXI page lays out the differences:

Segway lists the same 750W, 80 Nm motor and 717Wh battery on both. I haven’t ridden the Muxi Pro. At $1,999.99, it’s priced against the Abound LR. What decides it is passengers: the LR’s 143 lb rack and Aventon’s two-kid rating against the Muxi line’s 121 lb rack rating and Segway’s one-passenger kit.

Fit and frame

Segway Muxi. My video doesn’t cover fit, so I won’t claim I know how it fits me. Here’s what I can tell you. I’m about 6’1” and 200 lb, which I’ve said in other reviews (Roadster 73 video, 1:49 to 1:51). Segway lists a 4’8” to 6’ rider range, a 502 mm (about 20 in) standover and a 703 mm (about 28 in) minimum inseam, so I’m just over the top of its range. Ebike Escape’s review says their 6-ft tester, with a 32 in inseam, was at the edge of full leg extension. Electric Bike Review thought riders up to about 6’1” would fit. If you’re over 6’, test-ride one at a dealer before you buy.

Aventon Abound LR. One size, a step-through 6061 aluminum frame, for riders 4’11” to 6’3” (Aventon, Oct 26, 2026). I liked the step-through, which makes it easy to get on with a loaded rack (Abound LR video, 2:20 to 2:24). The handlebar adjusts forward and back but not up and down (1:39 to 1:45), so tall riders should check reach. At 88 lb, it’s about 15 lb heavier than the Muxi.

Warranty and returns

Segway Muxi

• Warranty: 2 years on the frame, fork and major electrical parts; battery 2 years or 500 cycles; wear parts 30 days. Muxi Limited Warranty PDF (checked Oct 26, 2026).
• Returns: within 14 days of pickup or delivery, new and unused only (under 5 miles, no damage, all parts), back to the original dealer. The return fee is $250 plus 25% of the purchase price, the $99 home delivery fee isn’t refunded, and refunds take 25 to 30 business days. Segway e-bike return policy (checked Oct 26, 2026).

Aventon Abound LR

• Warranty: 2 years, plus a lifetime frame warranty if you register the bike. Aventon warranty (checked Oct 26, 2026).
• Returns from Aventon: within 14 days of delivery. New and unused (1 mile or less) gets a full refund minus a $125 return shipping fee. Used returns need under 20 miles and carry a 50% restocking fee. Aventon terms of service (checked Oct 26, 2026).
• Returns from Mike’s Bikes: 14 days on bikes, per its listing (checked Oct 26, 2026).

Both makers charge a lot for returns once you’ve ridden the bike. A dealer test ride first is worth the drive.

Who should buy which

Buy the Segway Muxi if:

• Your rides are short and mostly flat, and one gear won’t hold you back.
• You’ll carry one child under 120 lb, and you’re fine adding the Passenger Kit.
• You want the lighter, cheaper bike and a battery you can carry inside to charge.

Buy the Aventon Abound LR if:

• You’ll carry two kids, or one bigger kid, regularly.
• You have hills and want eight gears and a torque sensor.
• You want front and seatpost suspension and turn signals.

Consider the Muxi Pro if: you want the Muxi’s design with gears, a fork and turn signals, and one passenger is enough.

Who shouldn’t buy either

• Riders over 6’3”. You’re above both makers’ ranges. Over 6’, test the Muxi first.
• Anyone who has to carry the bike up stairs. They weigh 72.75 lb and 88 lb.
• Families of three kids or more, or anyone hauling an adult. Look at the best cargo e-bikes.
• Anyone who might return it after riding. Both return policies are expensive.
• Shoppers who want a light commuter. See the best commuter e-bikes instead.

FAQ

Can the Segway Muxi carry a child? Yes, one, once you install the Passenger Kit and fenders. Segway rates the passenger at up to 120 lb. Without the kit, Segway says the rack is for goods only.

How many kids can the Abound LR carry? Aventon says two. The rack is rated at 143 lb, and it’s your job to keep the kids plus the seats under that.

Is the Muxi’s 23 mph Class 3 legal? Segway lists Class 3 at 23 mph and footnotes it “where permitted by law,” naming California and New York restrictions. Class 3 rules differ by state. Check yours on my laws page.

What is Hybrid mode on the Muxi? Throttle to 20 mph plus pedal assist to 23 mph. It doesn’t match one of the standard three classes, so check your local rules before you use it in public.

Which one is better on hills? I didn’t hill-test the LR. On paper, its eight gears, torque sensor, Boost Mode and Hold Mode give it the edge with a load. The Muxi felt strong for me on throttle with no passenger.

How long does each take to charge? Segway lists about 6.5 hours for the Muxi. EBR measured about 5.5. Aventon lists 5 hours for the LR.

Do the tracking features cost extra? After the first year, yes. Segway’s cloud services and Aventon’s 4G both need a subscription after year one.

Is the Mike’s Bikes listing the same bike? Yes. Its specs match the Abound LR, and it listed at $1,999.00 on Oct 26, 2026, with no ground shipping.

Related comparisons

• Segway Muxi vs Muxi Pro
• Aventon Abound SR vs Abound LR
• Aventon Abound vs Rad RadWagon 4
• Best cargo e-bikes and best e-bikes with a passenger seat

Full reviews and videos

• Segway Muxi review and video
• Aventon Abound LR review and video
• Segway Muxi Pro profile (not ridden)

Sources

• My Muxi video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2gvejFBO84
• My Abound LR video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P2AWE8mrBM
• My height and weight: Roadster 73 video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5smXU0FW2AE (1:49 to 1:51)
• Segway Muxi store page (price, two-bike promotion, classes and Hybrid mode, rack footnote, payload, subscription, AirLock, hill features, geometry): https://store.segway.com/muxi-electric-bike (checked Oct 26, 2026)
• Segway Muxi spec page (80 mi claim with no conditions, charge time, IPX7, brakes, gearing, headlight, weight): https://www.segway.com/ebike/products/muxi.html (checked Oct 26, 2026)
• Segway MUXI Pro vs MUXI: https://store.segway.com/hub/reviews/muxi-pro-vs-muxi/ (checked Oct 26, 2026)
• Segway Muxi Passenger Kit: https://store.segway.com/electric-bike-muxi-passenger-kit (checked Oct 26, 2026)
• Segway press release, Apr 14, 2026: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/segway-muxi-is-the-brands-first-short-tail-utility-e-bike-and-you-can-buy-it-now-302741772.html (checked Oct 26, 2026)
• Segway Muxi warranty: https://store.segway.com/media/tmp/code-baby/product-file-uploads/MUXI_Limited_Warranty.pdf (checked Oct 26, 2026)
• Segway e-bike returns: https://store.segway.com/return-policy-ebike (checked Oct 26, 2026)
• Ebike Escape Muxi review: https://ebikeescape.com/segway-muxi-review/ (checked Oct 26, 2026)
• Electric Bike Review Muxi review: https://electricbikereview.com/segway/muxi-review/ (checked Oct 26, 2026)
• Aventon Abound LR page (specs, two-children claim, 4G subscription footnote, accessories): https://www.aventon.com/products/abound-lr-ebike (checked Oct 26, 2026)
• Aventon warranty and returns: https://www.aventon.com/pages/warranty and https://www.aventon.com/pages/terms-of-service (checked Oct 26, 2026)
• Mike’s Bikes listing: https://mikesbikes.com/products/aventon-abound-lr-ebike-2027 (checked Oct 26, 2026)
• State rules: /laws/california/, /laws/new-york/, /laws/