Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
46 lbs vs 73 lbs avg
9 features vs 7 features avg
4 h vs 5.3 h avg
IPX5, safe for light rain
Weaknesses
346Wh vs 817Wh avg
350W vs 754W avg
46 mi vs 68 mi avg
7.5 Wh/lb vs 11.0 Wh/lb avg
Compared with 74 similarly priced models ($899–$1,499), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 74 similarly priced e-bikes ($899–$1,499), 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 Soltera 2.5 is a commuter electric bike listed at $1,199. Manufacturer specs put it at 350W of rated motor power, a 346Wh battery, a claimed 46 mile range, and a 20 mph top speed, at 46 lbs.
Next to the 74 other electric bikes in its price band ($899–$1,499), its strongest numbers are weight (46 lbs vs 73 lbs avg), included features (9 features vs 7 features avg), and charge time (4 h vs 5.3 h avg). The tradeoffs are battery capacity (346Wh vs 817Wh avg) and motor power (350W vs 754W avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IPX5, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
Aventon Soltera 2.5
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub Brushless
- Nominal Power
- 350 W
- Peak Power
- 540 W
- Torque
- 45 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque
- Assist Levels
- 4
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 345.6 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 9.6 Ah
- Voltage
- 36 V
- Claimed Range
- 46 mi74 km
- Charge Time
- 4-5 h
- Removable Battery
- Battery Position
- In Frame
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Tektro
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 7
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano Tourney RD TY300D
- Shifter
- Shimano 7 speed twist RevoShift
- Cassette
- Shimano MF TZ500 7 Freewheel, Speed : 7, 14 28T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Rigid
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 46 lbs20.9 kg
- Max Load
- 300 lbs136.1 kg
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IPX5
- Lights
- Turn Signals
- Display
- Color LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- App Compatible
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- E-Bike Class
- 2
- Top Assist Speed
- 20 mph32.2 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 700c
- Tire Size
- 700x38C
- Tire Category
- Road
- Tire Brand
- Kenda
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Over
- Sizes
- S, M, L
Smart Features
- USB Output
Frame & Geometry
| Measurement | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 568 mm | 568 mm | 581 mm |
| Reach | 394 mm | 394 mm | 410 mm |
| Stack/Reach Ratio | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.42 |
| Top Tube Length | 557 mm | 557 mm | 577 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 420 mm | 490 mm | 560 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71° | 71° | 71° |
| BB Drop | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Front Center | 620 mm | 620 mm | 630 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1042 mm | 1042 mm | 1052 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 75 mm | 75 mm | 68.5 mm |
Rider Fit
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