Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Off-Road Trail RidingStrengths
Dual suspension, tubeless tires, 29" wheels
0.53 mph/lb vs 0.38 mph/lb avg
53 lbs vs 73 lbs avg
15.1 Wh/lb vs 12.2 Wh/lb avg
Weaknesses
5 features vs 9 features avg
300 lbs vs 363 lbs avg
6 h vs 5.1 h avg
Compared with 13 similarly priced models ($2,499–$9,499), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 13 similarly priced e-bikes ($2,499–$9,499), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-bikes: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The Aventon Current EXP is a mountain electric bike listed at $5,999. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 800Wh battery, a claimed 105 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 53 lbs.
Next to the 13 other electric bikes in its price band ($2,499–$9,499), its strongest numbers are speed for its weight (0.53 mph/lb vs 0.38 mph/lb avg), weight (53 lbs vs 73 lbs avg), and energy density (battery size for the weight) (15.1 Wh/lb vs 12.2 Wh/lb avg). The tradeoffs are included features (5 features vs 9 features avg) and payload capacity (300 lbs vs 363 lbs avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a dual suspension, tubeless tires, 29" wheels setup for ride comfort.
Full Specifications
Aventon Current EXP
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Mid Drive
- Motor Brand
- Aventon
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Peak Power
- 850 W
- Torque
- 120 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 800 Wh
- Voltage
- 42 V
- Claimed Range
- 105 mi169 km
- Charge Time
- 6 h
- Removable Battery
- Battery Position
- In Frame
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- SRAM
- Front Rotor
- 200 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 200 mm
- Gears
- 12
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- SRAM S1000 Transmission (12 SPD)
- Shifter
- SRAM AXS Transmission Shift Pod
- Cassette
- SRAM XS 1270 T Type 10 52T
- Electronic Shift
- Frame Material
- Carbon
- Tubeless Ready
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Air
- Front Travel
- 150 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Air
- Rear Travel
- 140 mm
- Dropper Post
Utility
- Weight
- 53 lbs24 kg
- Max Load
- 300 lbs136.1 kg
- IP Rating
- IPX6
- Display
- Touchscreen
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth, GPS
- App Compatible
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Mountain
- E-Bike Class
- 1, 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 29"
- Tire Size
- 29x2.5
- Tire Category
- All Terrain
- Tire Brand
- Maxxis
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Over
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
Frame & Geometry
| Measurement | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standover Height | 32.6"82.8 cm | 32.6"82.8 cm | 32.6"82.8 cm | 32.6"82.8 cm |
| Stack | 611 mm | 620.3 mm | 634 mm | 647.8 mm |
| Reach | 425.5 mm | 450.4 mm | 475.3 mm | 500.2 mm |
| Stack/Reach Ratio | 1.44 | 1.38 | 1.33 | 1.30 |
| Top Tube Length | 571.3 mm | 598.5 mm | 626.6 mm | 654.9 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 410 mm | 440 mm | 470 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.6° | 76.6° | 76.6° | 76.6° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.6° | 64.6° | 64.6° | 64.6° |
| BB Drop | 26.6 mm | 26.6 mm | 26.6 mm | 26.6 mm |
| Front Center | 750.8 mm | 780 mm | 811.4 mm | 842.7 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1196.2 mm | 1225.4 mm | 1256.8 mm | 1288.1 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 127 mm | 127 mm | 127 mm | 127 mm |
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