Models like Rad Power Bikes, Lectric, and Trek all advocate leaving the family vehicle in the driveway and heading out on two wheels instead. Now Aventon has joined the party with his Abound.
California’s Aventon has been making bikes since 2013, first making fixies but transitioning to electric bikes in 2018 with the Pace 500 Commuter and Pace 350 Cruiser. Subsequent releases have included a relatively lightweight Solterra city bike, a fat-tire step-through called the Sinch, and his best-selling Aventure bike. The company’s first cargo ebike is currently being rolled out.
Class 2 e-bike features a 750-W rear hub motor at 20 mph (32 km/h) via 4-level pedal assist with a highly responsive torque sensor that amplifies rider input at the pedals and a thumb throttle is at hand if needed. A removable 720 Wh Li-Ion battery housed in a chunky downtube provides up to 50 miles of assisted riding.
Abound has a total weight capacity of 440 lbs (200 kg). Cargo rack holds up to 130 lbs (59 kg) and includes passenger footboards. The rear wheels are also partially enclosed to protect young legs from splashes and flying debris. Under the seat, a zip-up storage bag is included for personal items, and optional accessories such as front he racks, seat pads, handrails and baskets are available. “Pile it up on the rack, put the kids on it and take it away”. A dual-leg kickstand also helps with stability when parking.
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Fender-mounted front lights and rack-integrated rear lights with turn signals improve night hauling and daytime visibility to other road users. Key ride metrics and status information are displayed on a backlit LCD color display, and the ebike can be paired with a companion app for deeper data dives and more feature control.
An accessible step-through frame and lever-adjustable dropper seatpost open up the Abound to more riders. And a suspension fork with 50mm of travel helps smooth out some of the bumps along the way.
With rider safety and comfort in mind, the Abound has been designed to exceed TÜV Rheinland’s rigorous testing standards, and Aventon, as the first US-based e-bike company, has acquired TÜV Rheinland North He reportedly obtained an American cTUVus certificate.
The Aventon Abound cargo ebike is available now for US$2,199. There are more videos below.
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