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Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
Front suspension, 27.5" wheels, suspension seatpost
11 features vs 8 features avg
IPX5, safe for light rain
0.42 mph/lb vs 0.38 mph/lb avg
Weaknesses
500W vs 724W avg
300 lbs vs 373 lbs avg
733Wh vs 866Wh avg
Compared with 136 similarly priced models ($1,274–$2,124), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 136 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,274–$2,124), 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 Level 3 Step Through is a commuter electric bike listed at $1,699. Manufacturer specs put it at 500W of rated motor power, a 733Wh battery, a claimed 70 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 67 lbs.
Next to the 136 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,274–$2,124), its strongest numbers are included features (11 features vs 8 features avg) and speed for its weight (0.42 mph/lb vs 0.38 mph/lb avg). The tradeoffs are motor power (500W vs 724W avg) and payload capacity (300 lbs vs 373 lbs avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 27.5" wheels, suspension seatpost setup for ride comfort and an IPX5, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
Aventon Level 3 Step Through
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 500 W
- Peak Power
- 864 W
- Torque
- 60 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque, Cadence
- Assist Levels
- 3
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 733 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 20 Ah
- Voltage
- 36 V
- Claimed Range
- 70 mi112.7 km
- Charge Time
- 5 h
- Removable Battery
- Battery Position
- In Frame
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Magura
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 8
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano Altus RD M310
- Shifter
- Shimano 8 Speed Trigger SL M315 8R
- Cassette
- 12 32T / 8 Speed Shimano CS HG200 8
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Coil
- Front Travel
- 80 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
- Seatpost Suspension
Utility
- Weight
- 67 lbs30.4 kg
- Max Load
- 300 lbs136.1 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 60 lbs27.2 kg
- Fenders
- IP Rating
- IPX5
- Lights
- Display
- LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth, GPS
- App Compatible
- Motor Lock
- Hill Start Assist
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- E-Bike Class
- 2
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 27.5"
- Tire Size
- 27.5x2.2
- Tire Category
- All Terrain
- Tire Brand
- Kenda
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Sizes
- Regular, L
Frame & Geometry
| Measurement | Regular | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Stack | 610 mm | 610 mm |
| Reach | 423 mm | 450 mm |
| Stack/Reach Ratio | 1.44 | 1.36 |
| Top Tube Length | 607 mm | 634 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 480 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 74° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70° | 70° |
| BB Drop | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Front Center | 675 mm | 701 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 480 mm | 480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1150 mm | 1176.8 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Rider Fit
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