Aventon Level Commuter eBike| 100+ Mile Review 

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I order my Level yesterday from a dealer only 60 miles away. I researched quite a bit and wanted to buy from a good shop in case of a service problem. I had to pay sales tax too but I have peace of mind buying from a dealer and supporting a good business. Looking forward to a great year on 2-wheels. Stay SAFE everyone ‼️

Im an avid biker & have owned many classic bikes & 3 ebikes in the past. I just bought an Aventon Pace 500 Stepthrough with 750 watts motor top speed is 28 mph, 20 mph on throttle only. In my opinion this is the best affordable ebike made with excellence in craftsmanship, engineering and design. I have nothing negative to say. I am in love with my Aventon Pace 500 Stepthrough. It is perfect. I love the Stepthrough design. No need to lift my leg to mount it. It is a lightweight 48 pounds. Powerful and quiet that can go uphill like a breeze, great powerful hydraulic disc brake, great pedal assist which helps me at the traffic light stop for an easy & fast get away with just a light pedaling. The Samsung battery is a powerful 48 volts with a range of 30 miles. To use the thumb throttle you have to pedal first to activate the thumb throttle which is a safety feature & I agree. The wide lcd display shows the distance, speed, battery gauge. Shimano Altus8 speed shifter is also great.

Thanks for the cool review. Just a heads up this is not an expensive ebike for class 3 at 28mph. That's cheap as hell for 28mph, front fork, and 40 mile range. Upgrade your seat post or buck up for what you desire.

I have an Aventon Aventure and it now has 760 Very fun miles on it. I ride it to work daily and use it for trips to the store and to explore the desert around my town.

I have the Ride1up 700 series and now have put about 800 miles on it since I got it this summer so I wanted to share some thoughts here. First off, I really like the Aventon e-bikes. In fact, I have a friend who is in the 5' 2" range who I turned onto the Aventon Pace 500 (small frame) and it's a solid performer and very well built, just like the Aventon Level. But if you are a larger rider (I'm 6' 3", 260lbs), I recommend you SERIOUSLY consider the Ride1up 700 as an alternative to the Aventon Level. Not only are you getting much better parts for $150.00 less (wider tires, integrated front and rear lights, a 500w motor that can be set to 1000w peak, color display vs. monochrome, 9 user-programmable levels of PAS, etc), but the main feature on the Ride1up 700 series that is missing on the Aventon e-bikes (Pace 500, Level, etc) is a FULL-TIME active throttle. I honestly can't tell you how many dozens of times on each ride I use the throttle from ZERO, not just on hills, but on flats to get up to a comfortable pedaling speed, and ESPECIALLY across busy intersections. On the Ride1up 700, you just hit the throttle and go. Watching my friend struggle on her Aventon Pace 500 with trying to PEDAL first before the throttle engages is painful to watch (and dangerous in some situations) and she ALWAYS seems to come to a stop in the wrong gear which makes the situation worse. Is this correctable with practice....sure. But is it convenient and comfortable...absolutely not. And don't even get me started on the differences that throttle makes when one does some light single-track work (agreed, a bit of stretch with all of these commuter bikes). On the Ride1up 700, I simply lower the seat, keep my 2 feet on the ground for balance, and throttle through the entire course...no pedaling necessary. My friend with the Aventon Pace 500 literally cannot do these types of tracks at ALL because she cannot manage the constant changes between keeping her feet on the pedals (so the throttle remains active) and moving her feet to the ground for balance. These are all good bikes, but just know what you're getting into before you buy. Hope this is helpful to someone...

Nice summary! I bought this bike for my wife's birthday and she loves it. When her knees start to hurt she can rest them. Similar alternatives with front shock that we considered were the RadPower commuter models and the Ride1UP Series. Another strong contender was the ebike brand: Magnum's 'Cosmo X' or 'Metro S', which also have front shock but have a different, more upright rider position. Magnum models add Headlight and Functional Brake Light. Similar price point and very heavy duty rear rack too. Some noteworthy points: With Aventon, the rider's position, greater power (Class 3) and overall quality won us over. It's stock seat is a bit hard so we switched it out with a gel/comfort seat and just added lights. (Not as good as Magnum's blinking-when-you-brake tail light.) It's also very balanced which makes it fun to ride and fairly smooth to pick up from under the seat. (we were very tempted by Aventon's Aventure, their fat tire model at about the same price - but decided she'd mostly be on paved surfaces and that one would be unnecessarily bulky. ) With the key you can remove the battery if you want to charge it indoors. (will also charge through the onboard port.) Or you can swap a fresh battery. ** The LCD display has a backlight function so you can turn that on at night/when needed. It also has a 'walk assist' function to make it easy to walk the bike uphill if needed... Lastly, it's worth knowing the meaning: un aventón - in Spanish means 'a lift' or 'a ride' in the sense of 'can i catch a ride?' Thanks for your review!

I have this bike, bought April 2022, they now cost 1799.00. 200 miles on it and no regrets. Don’t let the lack of lights bother you if no plans to ride in low light conditions. Putting a left side mirror on the end of the handle bar made suburban riding so much better for this 67 yr old. I zip tied a square plastic crate to the rear and now it can bring home a lot of groceries. Keeping my car battery charged is now my biggest worry.

I have been pricing and comparing ebikes for about a year now, I still don't know when I'll settle for one. But I'll tell you from all the data comparisons and pricing I've done, Aventon Level wins hands down! For the price point of $1,699.00 Aventon gives you more extras, like aluminum fenders and rear rack (not included with other brands), a good spring suspension fork, Good hydraulic brakes on 180mm rotors, good (ebike rated, puncture resistant) tires, a 750 (peak) hub motor coupled with a 48volt 14amp hour battery. On some brands FENDERS and RACK are additional expenses and most other brands have cable pull brakes. An, by the way their newest models come with both cadence and tork sensors. And the welds on this ebike are exceptional! The frame looks like one continuous piece. If you don't want to take my word and research as a guide...well, you do your own. But I'm telling you AVENTON is the company that I feel will one day RULE THE ROAD for ebikes. The only negative I could find with these Aventon ebikes is...why no head and tail lights? But that's really not a big deal. The RAD Rover...well it's just over priced!..

I would have mentioned a very important point that the charger is a 3 amp not a 2 amp like most ebikes have which means quicker charges

Thanks for the review. I'm down to either this, the Sondors or Wing Bikes. I love the look of the wing, the lights in the front and back and alarm system but I don't think my wife will ride it. I like the Sondors because it's foldable.

Great review! Just curious, for that 38 mile range, were you in one specific PAS setting? Was it a mix of throttle/PAS? Just bought a grey level 2 yesterday. Picking it up today and I’m so excited.

Outstanding review... detailed, thorough yet concise 👍🏾💯

Though more expensive, I like the Juiced, Cross Current X for power and features. It represents a step up. Closer in price, but still a viable beast is the Cross Current S2.

Nice review. Strange that the throttle is on the left, since all motorcycles, scooters, and I think ATVs have the throttle on the right, which is my preference. I'm curious to know if it can be swapped over to the right side.

Bicycles make life and cities better. Ebikes are great and they are bringing older adults back to cycling. Bicycles are healthy exercise, fossil fuels free transportation and great for social distancing. Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles by providing more protected bike lanes. Ride to work, school or for fun.

Nice review thanks! I'm just about to get one of these for my 13.1 mile commute, can't wait!

Nice bike but I went with the Voltbike Bravo. The Yukon 750 is also very popular.

The battery does come out FYI. That is why they provide you keys. It's literally the only thing the key does.

This looks like one of the best all-around commuter ebikes for the money. Thanks for the review

Great video! Really appreciate it! Is this the large frame or medium? Many thanks! Also, being that you've ridden the Sinch and Level, which would you recommend for just a all around riding for fun bike?

Actually, I think the price point is rather good. This is a name brand bike with a local distribution network, not some crowdfunded direct to consumer brand like most at this price point. Also, I've heard from several sources that the throttle is not available from stop. Like PAS, it requires assume amount of pedal revolution before it's available, as well. Also, any comment on the aggressive 12mph PAS 1?

I just got a Serfas Dart 500W e-bike. What’s the difference between the Dart 500W and the Aventon Pace 500? They’re quite similar!

Now that you've had it a few years, what do you think? I'm stuck between getting this and sticking with it, getting this and slowly upgrading features on it over time, or grabbing an Aventure

how does experience compare with stinch? I am torn between two. I want to start as leisure but might use it for commute after pandemic not sure :)

Quick question. I'm 62 and ride a BMC road bike. I'm averaging 17 mph but am thinking about buying a level for my 7 mile ride to work. What have you averaged without pedal assist?

Thanks for such detailed presentation. I live in Peru and was wondering about the charger... is it 110-220 electricity? I will really appreciate your answer

I appreciate your honest review. Am considering this bike and your take on it was helpful, thanks!

You can keep mine, I'm 81 years young and have no problem peddling my bike to wherever I choose to go and I don't have to worry about someone stealing my bike.

Thanks for the review... solid info!

Did he say premium ebike? i mean, i get it, they are "expensive" but everything is relative. Quality eBikes start around the 1500 mark.... all the way up to north of 14k...... Don't get me wrong, this is a very solid bike, totally worth more than the sticker price, it is built like a tank.

Great review! I just purchased this bike so am eager to ride it. Another review I saw stated that the throttle wouldn’t work from a standstill, that a few cranks were necessary, so not sure who is correct here. I guess I’ll find out soon enough.

I would purchase the Ride1up Cafe Cruiser over the Level. The Cafe Cruiser has a 1) 750W motor. 2) Hydraulic fork suspension. 3) Front & rear lights. 4) Price $1595 vs the Level $1799

should i get this or fork out another 2k for the allant 7s ? the 1000 mile review pointed out that this bike has frame wobble. Also the motor gives out when over heeat. the bosch seems to do better job for hills

I'm about to order a Espin for $1149...seem to offer alot for the money. Do you know anything about them?

I have chosen the Aventon Level step thru because I like shiny paint finish more than the dull finish on the Ride 1 Up and because I have a bike shop that sells and services the Aventon ebikes within an hour and 40 minuet drive of my home. I also think the maximum range listed between the Aventon and the Ride 1 Up may have more to do with the recommended tire pressure on the two ebikes. The Ride 1 Up uses a 27.5 x 2.4 Schwalbe Super Moto-X tire with recommended pressure of 30 - 55 psi. The Aventon Level uses a 27.5 x 2.2 Kenda Kwik Drumlin tire with recommended pressure of 50 -80 psi. The lower pressure tire will give a softer ride, where the higher pressure tire will provide less rolling resistance and greater distance. I would guess that if both bikes had the same tires and same air pressure the maximum distance per battery charge would be same.

How tall are you? And what size bike did you review?

I got one of these less than a month ago. Now at 250+ miles. Loads of fun. Lots of Power. One major plus is the battery is removable and be charged on the bike or off. For me I store the bike in my garage and charge the battery inside. Fast. cuts biking time in half over a conventional bike. In the City, it is way faster than a car. and no emissions.

At 2:50, you stated that you can throttle from complete stop. That is incorrect. The bike must be moving at 2 mph before the throttle will engage. It’s a safety feature and it’s mentioned in the manual.

Hello, it's been a year. How is the ebike Level doing for you? I'm looking to buy one of their bikes.

However I would rather have my own choice of what kind of lights go on my bike, so that is why they do that.

It sucks that it doesn't come with front or rear lights. Is it possible to install light using the bike's battery?

I have a new Level Commuter and at 65psi tire compression, the fenders rub the tires. I've fully adjusted the connectors. Any advice?

I almost went with this bike but found out I could not use the throttle from the start and so I went with the Espin Sport. They do not even have a way you can change the settings to use the throttle from a stand still. They call it a "safety feature." Where I ride I call it a "dangerous feature." Having the option of throttle right away has saved me a few times. I don't know how you did it on your bike in the video but all other reviews they had to start pedaling at least half a rotation before the throttle would work.

I was considering 2 e-bikes in this price range including the Level. I ended up getting the Ride1up 700 series which is very comparable and includes front and rear lights.

How good is the headlight on their site and can someone please suggest a good quality/reasonably priced headlight that I can put on mine? Lastly, any suggestions on a good lock? Thank you.

You should invest into a good quality microphone set up. Thanks for the review.

Good review, but, this is not a Premium E-Bike. Premium starts at about $2300. This is a mid-range, but very workmanlike offering, among several others out there. I have the Ride1Up 700XR, which is nearly identical in features and structure. Even the same weight. As to seats - which I call saddles - most every bicycle I've purchased new over the last 40 years has a crap saddle. The makers know this because it will be the first thing that gets tossed by the owner. I don't even remark much about the saddle. Regarding the Hard Tail build: I suggest that people get a saddle that is designed for a "comfort bike" or a utility bike. It will have coil springs under it that should go a long way towards rider comfort for a bike with this frame geometry. The minimalist off-road or road sport saddles are totally mis-matched for these bikes. My favorite for decades has been Brooks saddles. I use the B-67 on the Ride1Up, which has a frame almost identical to the Aventon. I'm not sure, but I think the Aventon now comes with a full light set. The Ride1Up does. For those considering an E-Bike at this price point ($1500-$1800), my take is that most if not all of them are going to be pretty good. Everyone makes a good frame now days. The bikey parts are common and not too expensive - and - many bike shops will happily service those parts. BUT, unless you buy direct from them, they might not service or carry the sparky parts. So, what WILL they do for you? Interestingly, I shopped for weeks comparing shops and brands, asking questions, etc. Finally I was able to piece together a scenario that many might find too common. Here it is: Buying off the web might not be too different than from a brick and mortar store after all. It's no secret that businesses rarely carry much back room inventory anymore. Thus, many parts are simply ordered from the same people you can order from. If it's a brake lever you need, it's probably in stock at the store, but no guarantee. Even something that common can be on back order, or might need to be sent from some warehouse out in the county and won't be in for a couple days. Back order might take weeks. Control units and junction blocks are a crap shoot, since those things are usually not stocked anywhere close by - if even on the same continent. Batteries are pretty common , though. We are in the Second Wave of E-Bikes, now being manufactured to some order from a middle man op - no matter if it's Trek, Specialized, or Ride1Up or Aventon. The First Wave was a bunch of guys in a garage , converting old MTB's. Now, we are totally dependent upon a Chinese supply chain that has little in the way of either quality guarantees or delivery guarantees. Those people put plaster in baby formula - remember? So, it's Caveat Emptor. But, in the meantime, I'm happy with the Ride1Up so far. My first review will be at 500 miles, which I feel should reveal any weaknesses. I expect the Aventon to be the same.

This bike is on backorder. I'll get mine around the July 1st, cant wait. Nice quick review. I was curious about the build quality and this answered my questions. Thx!

debating between this and the adventure. does the level have a replaceable battery. How much harder would the adventure be to pedal with no power assist.

How does this bike compare to the ride one up 700 series?

I’m not familiar with ebike operation. Do you need to use the throttle when using peddle assist?

One thing I have the same bike and the battery 🔋 goes down quick after like a hour of riding it 5 and paddling

The slightly higher cost, lack of front and rear lights, and the unsophisticated, dangerously exposed display (easily damaged) caused me to choose the Ride1UP 700 over this bike. And that's regrettable, because Aventon actually has a brick and mortar presence in local bike shops, and I would have loved to be able to support one of those stores. The fact that the throttle on the Aventon cannot be used unless you are pedaling was another important factor. As to the battery, charge it to only 80% unless you really need the extra range, and avoid discharging it below 20%, and it will last a lot longer.

What is the bike like with no power on? I am on my second E-Bike , and I ride on my outward bound journey with the power shut off.

The owner of the company said he doesn’t include headlights for cost reasons and some people will not need them at all.

So this bike is $1600...is it twice as good as your other e-bike, the Eahora xc-100? Is there anything you don't like about the Level? Will it do trails?

Where can I purchase one?

Would you recommend getting a suspension seat to soften the ride?

I’ve been looking at the Aventon, the Himiway and the Charge City. Leaning toward this but still can’t seem to make up my mind.

I've had my level step through for about a week and when I go over expansion cracks on the bike trail or some other bumps I hear a cracking sound in the front fork, however when I have it locked out it makes no noise, anyone else have this issue?

We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. ru-vid.comUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!

Yes I looked into this model before I ordered the ride1up 700 xr

I've narrowed my choices down to Aventon Level, Rad City and Magnum UI6. Can you give me your overall assessment concern these three bikes? Thanks

can this ebike go uphill without pedaling?

😊 can i change the battary is it removable ???

Anyone who's ever had to wrench on their own bike should have no trouble with something like this. :) Rad Power bikes has some comparable designs is one, there's more of course but they do cost more than this. Rad is a local company for me. Please don't disparage something for not having integrated headlights, this bike is purely focused on the being a good bike not gimmicks such as fancy lights. Integrated lights waste battery and are typically really unimpressive in terms of performance.

Can you show how to change the battery I can’t even open mine to change the battery

Is the handlebar stem, adjustable for height?

I like the bike!. and the padal asist up up 40 m/h. But there is not back suspension!. and at that speed?. It's necessary!. I would say it's a most to!.. And doesn't offer financing!.

I’ve been researching this bike for awhile and on past reviews people have stated that you can’t start from a stop with throttle only, you have to pedal a few rotations before the throttle will start. . Is this true or did they change the control system?

Has anyone bypassed the speed limiter on this like on Rad bikes? I know the weight limit is 300. And that's what I weigh. Would this be able to accommodate a utility trailer for grocery runs that can hold 100 pounds. So would this handle 400 pounds total. I'm not worried about the range since the grocery store is only 2.5 miles away.

there are three sizes of the bike, which size do you recommend for someone who is 5'5

Not a bad e-bike for the price! Thanks for the review, Will.

What is the NO PEDAL range on a level road at 5-7 mph?

Does this have a cruise control function? Great review btw!

That looks like such a cool bike! I agree with you about the lights. I feel like it would have been easy to include those at very little cost to them. Great video!

Every single other review of this bike states that the throttle does NOT work from standstill. You have to pedal about a revolution before the thumb throttle will engage...

So I'm guessing no quick release wheels... Nice to know it's *not* good for moving in your trunk. I want to be able to move it city to city so the Aventon Level may not be the right choice. I also I want enough juice for the real hills from SF to Omaha; the "hills" you rode up look pretty wimpy. Or am I missing something? Might as while go back to attaching a gas motor and save the Earth and money, eh?

i cannot get passed assist level 1, my forward arrow doesn't seem to work.

Great bike! I somehow missed this one in my research! I'm impressed that it's a Class 3 at that price point! Looks great too! Most other bikes in that price range have the battery sitting on top of the downtube. Love that they integrated the battery in this one. Tremendous value at that price point for sure! I splurged and went with a Trek Allant 9.9s. It's ridiculously fun and awesome but at that price point it should be.

Lights are no big deal. For the price I paid for the bike Ill be ok with buying my own high quality lights.

The Rideup1 700 series is cheaper, and offers more for the money.

All those stickers on the fork r in the trash and the reflectors and the fenders all gone trash and the pedal reflectors gone before the first ride lol

Does the throttle on the level works from 0 without pedaling ?

I'm in india part of tamil nadu this ecycle how to buy in my home plz reply

No lights? argh.

What is that sexy red car in your garage?

The lights will cost you an extra $500... lol

Nah it goes onto zero every time u start my bike lol

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100 miles.....wow.....lol

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Maybe OK as far cheap Chinese made ebikes go, but I can tell you from personal experience that Aventon is not a company that you can count on.

Did you ever get the chain popping-off issue fixed?

Who paid for the bike?

If they had a FAT TIRE bike, i would have gotten it over the RadRover bike.