Aventon Electric Bikes: Performance, Style and Innovation

Written by: Rémy Rossi | April 19, 2025 | Time to read 8 min

You’ve probably seen an Aventon e-Bike on your local paths and trails. Here’s the full scoop on the popular and affordable electric bike brand.

More about the Author: Remy Rossi

Rémy Rossi is a bike writer, mechanic, and educator who got his start in community-based bike shops and co-ops. With a decade in the industry, he still wrenches on bikes when he can and plays bike polo on a fixie.

I’m not that old, but my geezer moment is remembering back when Aventon made fixies instead of electric bikes. That makes sense, though— after all, it was the 2010s. I had a front row seat for Aventon’s gradual development into one of North America’s largest e-Bike brands. Here’s the whole story and a detailed look into Aventon’s fleet of stylish and affordable e-Bikes.

Table of Contents

Introduction

What is Aventon

History of Aventon Bikes

Aventon’s Entry into the Electric Bike Market

Fewer Fixies & Extra E-Bikes

Current Aventon E-Bike Lineup

Upway’s Selection of Aventon Electric Bikes

Find the Aventon Electric Bike You Need at Upway

Key Takeaways

What is Aventon?

Aventon is a popular e-Bike brand founded in California. JW Zhang started the brand back in 2012 and, in 2018, Aventon entered the electric bike market with the introduction of its Pace 500 model. Today, Aventon’s e-Bike products are known for their value, tech-savvy features, stylish design and practicality.

Upway carries a large inventory of Aventon electric bikes for sale. Whether you need an e-Bike for cruising the city, an electric mountain bike for outdoor adventures or a convenient folding e-Bike, we have the e-Bike models you’re looking for!

History of Aventon Bikes

Now that you’re here, let’s go all the way back. Aventon’s founder, JW Zhang, was born in China to parents in the manufacturing industry. He eventually attended California State University, Long Beach and noticed the need for more affordable bicycle components and bikes for college students.

Dabbling in bike-specific e-commerce and local assembly from online orders, he founded Aventon in 2013. The company initially focused on fixed gear bikes, models that were especially popular on the West Coast during the 2010’s— trust me, I was there.

Aventon introduced its first product, the Aventon Mataró, a fixie bike with a modern, aerodynamic design. Its success in the Los Angeles area and Orange County helped put the company on the map, allowing JW’s small enterprise to grow into one of a well-known fixie bike manufacturer.

In the years that followed, Aventon gained additional recognition by expanding its product lineup and forming an official fixie bike racing team. Aventon’s racing efforts paid off in 2015 when the Aventon Factory Team brought home a gold medal from the Red Hook Crit in Barcelona, Spain.

Aventon’s Entry into the Electric Bike Market

In 2018, inspired by the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and increasing prevalence on the road, JW Zhang began Aventon’s transition into an e-Bike manufacturer. The company released two new products that year: the Kijote fixie bike and the first Aventon electric bike, the Pace 500.

The lightweight e-Bike weighed less than 50 lbs., featured a 500W electric motor and had a top speed of 28 mph, making it a Class 3 e-Bike. The Pace 500 was highly successful, allowing Aventon to break into the e-Bike market and begin development of new models.

Fewer Fixies & Extra E-Bikes

While Aventon continued producing new fixie bikes and e-Bikes for a few years after releasing the Pace 500, the company planned a gradual phase-out from the non-electric bike market. In 2019, Aventon announced their final fixie bike model, the Aventon Ultro, alongside their second e-Bike model, the first version of the Pace 350.

In 2020, Aventon fully transitioned out of the fixie bike market and began expanding its operations. Its production facilities moved from their original location in Los Angeles to a newer, larger manufacturing facility in Ontario, CA. The company grew its e-Bike product catalog the same year, introducing the city commuter Aventon Level and the compact, foldable Aventon Sinch.

The following year, in 2021, Aventon broke into the adventure e-Bike category with its first dedicated all-terrain model, the Aventon Aventure. The original Adventure featured a high-capacity 720Wh battery pack, a 750W rear hub motor, a front suspension fork and 4” wide Kenda tires for stability and off-road performance.

Current Aventon e-Bike Lineup

Aventon is fully committed to its electric bike lineup, offering seven different models to suit all riding needs and styles.

Aventon Level: Aventon’s city commuter e-Bike. The Level is designed to be easy to use and maintain, prioritizing comfort and convenience on daily rides.

Aventon Aventure: Entry-level electric mountain bike with fat tires. The Aventure’s rugged and sturdy design helps riders explore all environments and ride fast on all surfaces.

Aventon Abound: Aventon’s dedicated electric cargo bike can support up to 440 lbs. of cargo on its rear rack, features integrated lights and provides electric assistance for up to 50 miles on a single charge.

Aventon Pace: Aventon’s flagship electric bike model. Current models of the Pace offer high power and performance, ideal for road trips and cruising on asphalt.

Aventon Sinch: Aventon’s foldable e-Bike, recognizable by its low step-through frames and small-diameter fat tires. The Sinch aims to maximize convenience without sacrificing performance.

Aventon Soltera: Aventon’s lightest e-Bike in the family, it’s ideal for agile city commuting. All models in the Soltera range weigh less than 50 lbs., making them easy to maneuver.

Aventon Ramblas: The newest addition to the fleet, the Ramblas is a performance-oriented electric mountain bike with a mid-drive motor rather than a rear hub motor like Aventon’s other models. Nicer suspension, better motor, and all-around higher-spec for trail adventures.

Aventon is fully committed to its electric bike lineup, offering seven different models to suit all riding needs and styles.

Upway's Selection of Aventon Electric Bikes

Check out Upway’s selection of certified pre-owned Aventon electric bikes and find the model of your dreams at an affordable price.

Aventon Pace 500.3

The Aventon Pace 500.3 is the latest version of the Aventon Pace 500, originally introduced in 2018. The Pace 500.3 is the third revision of the Pace 500, further revising the design concept introduced by the original model: an e-Bike intended to look as much like a standard road-going bicycle as possible. It achieves this with a sleek, slim frame and a battery pack fully flush with the central frame bar.

The Pace 500.3 lithium-ion battery pack has a capacity of 614 Wh, allowing it to power the 500W electric motor and provide electric assistance for up to 60 miles. As a Class 3 e-Bike, the Pace 500.3 will assist at speeds up to 28 mph, allowing you to zoom down the road quickly.

Aventon Aventure

The Aventon Aventure is Aventon’s rugged all-terrain e-Bike. Now in its second iteration, the Aventure 2 has a high-capacity 678 Wh battery pack. Depending on your riding style and habits, it can give you an electric-assisted boost for up to 60 miles or more. The Aventure 2 is a Class 2 e-Bike, letting you choose between the convenience of a throttle assist and a more active pedal assist up to 20 mph.

This model features 28” wide, 4” thick all-terrain Innova tires. The knobbly tire tread can handle any terrain, from city roads to the rockiest paths. The fat tire construction also provides more traction and stability than standard-width eMTB tires, decreasing the risk of slipping or sliding on sand, mud or snow.

Aventon Level

The Aventon Level is a convenient city commuting electric bike made using premium-quality materials and aiming to provide a comfortable everyday riding experience. Whether you prefer a more relaxed ride or enjoy exercising with an extra boost, the Aventon Level 2 has every feature and accessory you need for city commuting or urban exploration. You’ll find a comfortable saddle, 27.5” Arisun K-Rubber road tires and a rear-mounted rack for a basket or bike-mounted bag.

The Level 2 is powered by the same 500W electric motor as the Pace 500, fueled by a high-capacity 636 Wh battery. The maximum range on the highest assist settings is approximately 60 miles. The third generation of the Aventon Level was just released and I’d say it’s Aventon’s best e-Bike for commuting.

Aventon Soltera

Riders looking for a sleek, fast and budget-friendly e-Bike should consider the Soltera, Aventon’s lightest and most maneuverable city e-Bike. Renowned for their lightweight construction, simple design and low price, they are an excellent choice for everyday adventures or weekend-long road trips.

The Soltera is a city e-Bike primarily intended for flat roads and even surfaces. This model of the Soltera also features a low-step frame, making it easy to climb on and off the e-Bike, so it is ideal for young riders, those with a petite frame, or people with limited mobility. Whether you need it to run errands, meet with friends or simply ride around your neighborhood, this e-Bike is always ready for your next trip.

Aventon Sinch

The Aventon Sinch is the company’s innovative fat-tire folding e-Bike, designed to prove that foldable bikes don’t need to trade balance or ride quality for portability. Like most folding e-Bikes, the Sinch is a relatively low-riding electric bike. The step-through frame design makes it easy to climb on for riders of almost any height, from 5’ to 6’3”. The folding mechanism allows you to bring it on the bus or the train. You can also store it securely at home, your workplace or anywhere else instead of leaving it on an outdoor bike rack.

Find the Aventon Electric Bike You Need at Upway

Whether you need a convenient city commuter, a lightweight road e-Bike, a rugged e-MTB or simply a fast and practical everyday electric bike, Aventon offers numerous models to meet your needs.

At Upway, we are proud to offer a large selection of e-Bikes from the California-based brand. We deliver our products anywhere in the contiguous United States within 12 business days. Change your mind? We understand. Take advantage of our 14-day return policy and have the cost of your e-Bike refunded.

Key Takeaways

From Fixies to e-Bikes: Aventon began as a fixie bike brand in the 2010s and has evolved into a major electric bike manufacturer known for stylish, affordable, and tech-forward models.
A Model for Every Rider: Aventon’s current e-Bike lineup includes commuter, cargo, folding, and off-road models—each designed to balance performance, comfort, and innovation.
Upway Offers Certified Pre-Owned Aventon e-Bikes: You can find popular models like the Pace 500.3, Aventure 2, and Level 2 at Upway—professionally inspected and delivered with a 14-day return policy.

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