Aventon Aventure 2 Review after 1000 miles. Pros, Cons and things I've Changed

[@chrisbenson3322]

Best review I've seen so far. I've had mine for a couple weeks now & I love it. Thanks for the great info. Getting the flat out & suspension seat post on your great recommendation.

[@ridingthe615]

It will ride so smooth for you. The flat out helps balance and I haven't had a flat since. Glad it helps. I love mine too.

[@brentfinley9063]

Well done brother! Considering purchasing one and your factual impression of your ownership and the fact you state you plan on keeping it for years tells me everything I needed to know. Even your add-ons were spot on. Great job mate. Thanks.

[@hankwojo]

Great review!. I had an X Grip mount and went to the Quad Lock. I liked it so much I installed one on all my motorcycles and the car.

[@curriers1]

Great review, glad you mentioned tire pressure. Letting air out is a big deal on different terrain and can really change traction and the ride comfort with no rear shock. These fat tires can go as low as 10psi. Witch makes them nice on sand and gravel. Absolutely love this bike! Oh yeah, I’m 62 with the standard crossbar. It forces me to try a stay a little more limber.

[@marklaughlin7079]

I only had 67 miles on my Aventon Aventure 2 and burned my hub motor up climbing a steep paved road. I only had the bike a little over a month. I took it back to the bike shop and they ordered me a new hub motor and wheel. The warranty is good for two years.

[@Altema22]

I've always enjoyed the finish on Aventon bikes, and I'm glad it has a good torque sensor. Cheap cadence sensor setups will always be at the bottom of the barrel, but a good current-based cadence system with dynamic assist can be very pleasant, and in some cases more responsive than a torque sensor. I use a Suntour post and love it, and liked my Rockbros bag as well until the zipper separated. Stay safe, and thanks for the video!

[@ronrickenbach2878]

Truly a great video! For me, timely as I just got the Adventure. From vintage down- tuber road bike to E-bike. I have noticed the front brake screech, and wondered what is going on. And I am thinking about the Suntour seat post. Great post, thanks.

[@johncostelloe743]

Thank you watching in Ireland

[@UnkTob]

Great review and info! Curious about what that security device is? Tried looking up rock port, rock fort but no luck. Thanks!

[@fuzzwarmy]

Maybe he meant “Rockbros alarm”?

[@njstorozuk]

The torque sensor is genuinely better than I expected

[@ridingthe615]

Yes aventon does have a good torque sensor

[@silvio2wheel]

Great informative video.. Keep up the ride videos. Thanks

[@ridingthe615]

Thanks for watching. I have the Rattan Quercus coming in soon and will be putting up a video on that also. Thanks

[@ayeg2059]

I just ordered mine today and got an amazing deal on it, I cant wait to ride it! Now I'm definitely getting the Sun Tour seat post like yours. Thanks for the detailed video!

[@ridingthe615]

You will love the aventure 2. Hands down that best ebike I have tested and own personally.

[@TenTonNuke]

I just got an Aventon Level 2 today. Put it together (took me 3 sweaty hours) and couldn't wait for the tire pump in the mail so I just took it out for a spin as is. I put 20 miles on it. I saw parts of the bike trail I've never seen before. And the battery was only at like 75% when I got back and I was going pretty heavy on the throttle. So roughly like 10% battery per 10 miles if you don't let the bike do all the work. And there are a lot of e-bike people cruising around out there. I think people really wanted something like this and it's finally becoming available to them.

[@rayrussell6258]

I love my Aventure 2, purchased in May '23. But I don't care for the torque sensor system much at all. What I get is speed oscillation, my pedaling isn't exactly the same each leg pump, so you actually feel the speed change on each rotation because the assistance changes. I prefer the cadence sensor of the Aventure 1. I don't off-road, and I'm not riding for physical exercise. I don't have your brake noise issue. I do agree there is range benefit of the torque sensor, but I'm not certain it is all that much. My range is more like 44-50 miles per charge, but I don't ride in tour mode all the time, and I'm not in flat land. Currently I'm doing a test of range, keeping it in tour mode all the time, but just started that test, too soon to say how much it will improve range. But normally I wouldn't ride it that way. I prefer going closer to 20 mph, and sometimes up to 28 mph, not 16 mph in tour mode.

[@ridingthe615]

I can see how for speed the cadence may be better. I got mine mainly to pedal like a regular bike and get some exercise so the torque sensor is good for me. If I was using it as a commuter the cadence would be OK but I like the torque sensor for what I do. I mainly just ride around cruising the neighborhood and sight seeing so 12 to 16mph is good for that.

[@rayrussell6258]

@@ridingthe615 as you age, you will wish you had cadence, trust me.

[@624cm13]

@@rayrussell6258 rayrussell you are 100% accurate with that statement

[@fshaynes1]

Thanks for the review! I missed the last bit you mentioned about a security device and it's not in the list of links. Can you specify?

[@williamwiese9963]

Great viseo, really considering this bike 👍

[@jimradcliff]

Great review and color. I've been looking at this bike and their level 2 bike. Also the magicycle ocelot pro. It's for the Mrs, she's only 5'3" or even 5'2"..i love that you mentioned the other type of seat post as she'll need keep seat near lowest possible. Only other concern is her reach. How tall is your wife. She looked pretty comfortable, I'm worried she may have to reach forward? She rides a conventional cruiser now with the bars that bend back to rider. Do you know if can add a stem to bars that would allow adjust to bring back towards rider so she can be upright? Thanks again very helpful!

[@ridingthe615]

My wife is 5'5". She cam stand flat foot with the seat all the way down and it's a regular frame

[@jimradcliff]

Decided ultimately to go euphree city robin x plus... Hopefully ends up being good choice.. Felt the aventure 2 too much after more research for her... Thanks much for the input

[@webslinger67]

i am about to buy one of these, so i hope Aventon looked at your review and did something with that front brake.

[@ophie20]

What a great review! Nice thorough in-depth review.

[@jwillwork3683]

Dope post!, love the channel. I got the A1.

[@danmiller5297]

Thanks for review.

[@elite1047]

Excellent review! Accessories were a great bonus.

[@EyemBobbyMom]

It doesn’t “beat you up” on the mountain. Being on the mountain is a skill. Doesn’t matter what bike you use. I use my Aventure 2 on the mountain consistently 3x/week and have nothing but positive things to say.

[@BigAl52]

Just bought one. Have you figured out how to reset the average speed and top speed data that’s accessible by toggling the power button

[@Prefer2Hibrn8]

great video friend, very comprehensive.. How do you go with your feet on the pedals, when going around some tighter corners do they touch the front tyre? Cheers from Australia

[@RobWarring]

Thinking about buying either a level 2 or the Aventure. I do mostly paved roads I like the Aventure because of the more powerful motor. I’m a bit concerned about the additional weight tho. What’s your opinion?

[@robertsomohano5074]

Good stuff 615 !! Holler from the blue grass of kentucky....

[@Centannicocktails]

Hi! I found the Zoom seat on Amazon. IS this it? DJC Bike Suspension Seatpost Shock Absorber Damper Post 27.2 30.9 31.6 mm, Lightweight Aluminum Body.

[@lonnymatzdorff8031]

I was told by my bike shop that Bagang makes the rear hub motor for that bike.

[@fuzzwarmy]

I agree that the Hafny mirrors are better than the bar-end type.

[@Centannicocktails]

There is a place to attach the mirror? Or did you add something? thank you. And what about the Security? Im sorry, I am not hearing you very well. Thank you. Is the original seat comfortable? Is it wide?

[@aziffel4063]

Is the step thru still thought of a girls bike? I’m 70 now and it’s looking like it would be the way to go

[@aldodelarosa]

The only thing I would say is that I'd like a disclaimer when buying this bike is the weight and how you'll be limited to certain bike racks and a 2" hitch.

[@ridingthe615]

Most ebikes these days are a good 77 to 100lbs. It doesn't bother me much. I want to get the max range I can get so I know the battery is going to weigh 8 to 15lbs by itself. You definitely want a rack that is rated for an Ebike. I find more and more are coming out and also you can get a mini bike rack and they work well. The 20inch tire ebikes we have , we usually just put them in the back of the truck and tie them down. Also when I use our bike rack, I always take the battery out, use a cut pool noodle and put in the battery well and than wrap saran wrap around that noodle and bike to keep the battery area clean and incase it rains.

[@nealmonteko491]

Thule XT rack handles it with 1 1/4 “ rack

[@aldodelarosa]

Yeah I found a really good bike rack called Mach2. The downside is the wait time of 2 months in getting it delivered. It takes up to 120lbs bikes and is for 1.25 and 2 inch hitch. I had looked at the Thule ones but noticed they are only rated for 60 lbs.

[@bgdog1739]

Where did you get those mirrors from?

[@KneelB4NoMan]

You ride your tires at 18psi?? I could swear the ones on my Aventure 2 are at 30psi. 😳

[@aguynamedscott11]

A thousand miles sounds like a lot until you get an Aventon. It really doesn’t take that long to make it to a thousand miles. It’s a nice ride.

[@19Ronin50]

great video - interested on the setup of the Max bag setup .. can you please provide more info on this setup? I am thinking about adding it to my Aventon as well thanks

[@ridingthe615]

I took the regular max waterbottle bag. Cut the straps off the back that button or fasten to backpack. Then I took a regular metal walmart waterbottle holder and put it inside the bag. I then took a drill and drilled through the bag from the back where the screw holes are , stretched the water water holder out a little to size of inside of bag and used the screws to bolt to regular water bottle area. Let me know if you need some pictures of the metal water bottle holder and where I drilled and I'll send you some pictures. My email is [e-mail]

[@19Ronin50]

thank you @@ridingthe615 for the information

[@brandonedwards5793]

Do you think a spare battery would fit in that bag you have on the back?

[@rtb7069]

could you Please link your accessories that you have added

[@ridingthe615]

Ok I will. Everything I have I got off Amazon but I'll pot the links.

[@bridon2421]

how does this bike fit someone 5’2. and once you added the seat post could a 5’2 person still be able to ride it

[@ridingthe615]

My wife is 5'5" and I got her the Zoom seat post because it allows you to lower the seat all the way down. The sun tour doesn't. Get the regualr frame which is the smallest and a step through. Then the zoom seat post so it let's you lower the seat to the lowest point. My wide cam flat foot the bike with the zoom suspension seat post.

[@uuzd4s]

Damn, Aventon couldn't be bothered to name the Manufacturer for the Brakes or Drivetrain or Motor Mfr on their website, So, I went to the YT Reviews and got a guess on the Motor Mfr, but still am guessing on the Brakes & Shifter ?

[@SocalGatesOC]

What size is your frame? My wife is 5’4, u think she can reach the ground on a large frame ?

[@mikeneedham564]

What was the security device you had again?

[@njstorozuk]

I'm having trouble getting mine up to 28 mph

[@ridingthe615]

It is set to top off at 28. I can get there but not maintain it without getting tired.

[@njstorozuk]

@@ridingthe615 I'll have to leave my backpack at home AND get stronger

[@mrc1436]

Njstorozuk, with a torque sensor it is designed to make you give more input. You get a smoother feeling pedal but it’s not going to just go fast without the work. If you want to cruise at 28 you need a cadence sensor and basically ghost pedal where the highest pedal assist level determines your speed not your pedal power

[@ridingthe615]

Did you make sure it updated once Aventon turned it up?

[@fabianfailla9121]

Viagra 😂

[@jamesgibson3242]

Aventon made the motor.

[@ridingthe615]

Aventon has the best torque sensor I have tried so far.

[@MichaelM-q2q]

I'm 6,4. I have no range of motion bending my knees . Can't bend to 90° need length not bending so good

[@HWK4LFE76]

Shang Ye makes the motor on the bike. FYI

[@ridingthe615]

Thanks. I have always wondered and could never get aventon to say

[@HWK4LFE76]

@@ridingthe615 I read a few reviews on this particular hub motor and in some cases it is better than the Bafang. None the less they are very comparable. Glad I could be helpful. Have a great day. 🌞

[@SnowAngelfish]

I thought step thru bikes were girls bikes? Has something changed?

[@riverv.5551]

Lol you actually believe that stereotype? The truth of it is most things labeled girls or boys are just there for no reason other than society expectation or to make companies money off suckers that think they need a different thing from their other gender family members, so they buy more stuff. Boys toys can be girls toys. Boy clothes are often better quality and more pocket than girls. Bike genders are just an aesthetic thing as are most other products geared to certain genders. If you like the thing get it. It ain't going to hurt you none.

[@georgefelegy8607]

Put saddlebags on it and take off the rear bag. A lot easier to get your leg over.

[@fastearle]

The Ram mount turns without the phone it it because it's designed to accommodate different size phones. Also, it shows you too adjust for vertical... Like you've said, it is what it is. That said, there is no better mount.... We use them in trains...(Real ones) 🤣

[@southernebiking]

Good job on the review. I will subscribe to see how things go along for you and your aventon. If you ever get a chance to try on a mid drive bike. You sound like the type that would really appreciate it. Stop by the channel and take a look at some of our stuff if you get a chance. Again, good job.

[@ridingthe615]

I have been really interested on one. Head to watch now

[@PeterFries-i9x]

Don't be touching your brake rotors. You contaminate the pads & lose stopping power.

[@Shoptalk321]

Funny, you give a review and not link the products you bought from Amazon on your video.

[@ridingthe615]

I put up pics in another video with links. Here I was just saying what I had added. But if you are looking for something just ask and I will let you know. Everything I have came from Amazon. Hafney mirrors, cheap bar extension, the grips, suntour seat post, and Bluetooth speaker.

[@ridingthe615]

Sun Tour Seat post www.amazon.com/Suntour-Suspension-Seatpost-x350mm-Cover/dp/B0CCZYP57H/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2B3AA63UKIMZI&keywords=suntour%2Bseatpost&qid=1699821473&sprefix=sun%2Btour%2Bseat%2Bpost%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&smid=APBLQ1U0XR3DA&th=1 Hafney Mirrors www.amazon.com/Hafny-Handlebar-Mirror-Blast-Resistant-HF-MR095/dp/B07JMP5K15/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2POCRULGG7SXF&keywords=hafny%2Bmirrors&qid=1699821566&sprefix=hafney%2Bmirrors%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-5&th=1 Handle Bar extender www.amazon.com/BRCOVAN-Handlebar-Extensions-Motorcycle-Handlebars/dp/B09GK2LDRN/ref=sr_1_32?crid=34DAI9KHL7YJG&keywords=handle+bar+extender&qid=1699821635&sprefix=handle+bar+extende%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-32 Roc Bros Bag www.amazon.com/ROCKBROS-Trunk-17L-45L-Bicycles-Waterproof/dp/B06XPXTCTK/ref=sxin_17_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.9e5188ef-9cc8-48bb-b834-24761033aedf%3Aamzn1.sym.9e5188ef-9cc8-48bb-b834-24761033aedf&crid=2OGF7B9ZI4BNL&cv_ct_cx=rockbros%2Btrunk%2Bbag&keywords=rockbros%2Btrunk%2Bbag&pd_rd_i=B06XPXTCTK&pd_rd_r=ab19effc-d7ee-4624-8b4b-234a09297481&pd_rd_w=r1ZN4&pd_rd_wg=ukEiw&pf_rd_p=9e5188ef-9cc8-48bb-b834-24761033aedf&pf_rd_r=P3ECTP1DBAFKFS3V7J9Y&qid=1699821692&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=roc%2Bbros%2Btrunk%2Bbag%2Caps%2C100&sr=1-3-364cf978-ce2a-480a-9bb0-bdb96faa0f61-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1

[@Queen.323]

Probably because he’s reviewing the bike and not the products he added himself …?

[@JamieSartor]

I have a LEMON Aventure 2 . Problem after problem since the day i bought it under 3 months ago. BUYER BEWARE. I haven’t road it in the rain and only been on pavement. I could be here all day with issues AVENTON CUSTOMER service amongst the worst I’ve experienced. I did a lot of research. PEOPLE WHO WANT PROJECTS BUY THIS BIKE BRAMD NEW YOULL HAVE LOTS.

[@jonnystarr4975]

Anyone riding one in the hills

[@RaytangoTV]

The rear suspension... Dude you don't sit when you're biking off road... if you're sitting yeah you're going to get beat up. lol

[@HWK4LFE76]

Shang Yi. Ops

[@Mojo-Risin-Risin]

Just one comment good review. but if you're going to do videos, lighting is important. under that carport was not good to see the bike.... Next time pick a sunny day

[@ridingthe615]

Thanks for the feedback. I had my white balance set too high. I will make sure to correct that.

[@Mojo-Risin-Risin]

@@ridingthe615 lol...hmmm? I think it was the weather ( overcast).. try a sunny day next time..good luck

[@Ukiah.Spirit]

Wear a helmet for God's sake.

[@Instantpower332]

Fantastic information just picked one up on Friday and will be doing a KZbin review. Always like too check and see what you thunk. Great and info and really good about the Zoom seat post.And I received a Step Thru..

[@ridingthe615]

I could use the step through. I have about fallen over several times trying to get my leg over the top. Wish I had gotten the step through now.

[@Mojo-Risin-Risin]

Don't copy him and use better lighting. Lol

[@MehediHasanSizan]

Hello, How much range can I get on 12mile per hour?

[@ridingthe615]

That's about what I ride. I get 60 miles at 12 to 16 mph in Tour mode and 6 to 8th gear. I have about 13 to 20 % of the battery left at 60 miles. 90% pedaling and 10% throttle use.

[@mk.1175]

​@ridingthe615 I ride about 18-20 miles per hour speed.. got 34 miles with 25% battery left.

[@mikeley8339]

Hey man, where did you buy those side mirrors?

[@thrallingFRglory]

Have you noticed the motor becoming a lot more whinier over the time you’ve owned it?

[@ridingthe615]

Yes it has now that I have like 1000 miles on it. I also noticed sometimes my torque sensor seems a little different. Like at times I feel like the sensitivity changes. Could just be me but sometimes it feels like the resistance changes and I have to pedal harder to get the same speed but I figure it may be the battery as it drains. But to your question, Yes I have noticed there is a slight whining or the motor is a little louder than when I first got it. I plan on taking the rear wheel off and cleaning the hub motor gears and re-grease them when the winter gets here.