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Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
37 lbs vs 73 lbs avg
3 h vs 5.4 h avg
0.54 mph/lb vs 0.39 mph/lb avg
IPX6, safe for light rain
Weaknesses
250W vs 763W avg
367Wh vs 883Wh avg
4 features vs 7 features avg
20 mph vs 27 mph avg
Compared with 106 similarly priced models ($1,124–$1,874), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 106 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,124–$1,874), 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 3 ADV is a commuter electric bike listed at $1,499. Manufacturer specs put it at 250W of rated motor power, a 367Wh battery, a claimed 70 mile range, and a 20 mph top speed, at 37 lbs.
Next to the 106 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,124–$1,874), its strongest numbers are weight (37 lbs vs 73 lbs avg), charge time (3 h vs 5.4 h avg), and speed for its weight (0.54 mph/lb vs 0.39 mph/lb avg). The tradeoffs are motor power (250W vs 763W avg) and battery capacity (367Wh vs 883Wh avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IPX6, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
Aventon Soltera 3 ADV
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 250 W
- Peak Power
- 500 W
- Torque
- 40 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 366.8 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 9.9 Ah
- Voltage
- 37 V
- Claimed Range
- 70 mi112.7 km
- Charge Time
- 3-4 h
- 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
- 1
- Drive System
- Belt
- Gearing
- Single Speed
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Rigid
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 37 lbs16.8 kg
- Max Load
- 300 lbs136.1 kg
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IPX6
- Lights
- Turn Signals
- Display
- LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- App Compatible
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- E-Bike Class
- 1
- Top Assist Speed
- 20 mph32.2 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 700c
- Tire Size
- 700x38C
- Tire Brand
- Kenda
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Over
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
Frame & Geometry
| Measurement | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standover Height | 29.13"74 cm | 30.31"77 cm | 31.89"81 cm | 33.46"85 cm |
| Stack | 580 mm | 605 mm | 620 mm | 640 mm |
| Reach | 390 mm | 405 mm | 420 mm | 435 mm |
| Stack/Reach Ratio | 1.49 | 1.49 | 1.48 | 1.47 |
| Top Tube Length | 560 mm | 575 mm | 585 mm | 600 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 390 mm | 450 mm | 510 mm | 570 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Head Tube Length | 150 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71° | 71° | 71° | 71° |
| BB Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Front Center | 624 mm | 639 mm | 649 mm | 660 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1048 mm | 1063 mm | 1074 mm | 1085 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm |
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