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2021 Aventon

Level Commuter Ebike

A 650b aluminum frame commuter e-bike with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,699
Weight62.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 75mm
ForkSuntour MOBIE
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 8
GroupsetAcera
Motor500W hub-drive
Battery672Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Level Commuter Ebike

31 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'0", size SM, Fits large
Reviews

Summary

The Aventon Level is a highly regarded commuter e-bike, praised for its powerful rear hub motor, comfortable ride, and sleek design. It offers a smooth and efficient riding experience with features like a throttle assist, full fenders, and a rear rack, making it ideal for city commuting. However, it lacks some conveniences like stock lights and has a heavy frame, which may be a drawback for some users.

Pros
  • Rear hub motor provides plenty of power for commuting use

  • Throttle assist is great for getting the bike moving

  • Full fenders and rear rack come stock

  • Comfortable ride with upright position

  • Sleek design with excellent finish quality

Cons
  • Lacks stock lights and a bell

  • Weighs over 60-pounds, making it difficult to carry up stairs

  • Battery drains quickly when using max speed setting

  • Limited handlebar height adjustability

Key Quotes
The Aventon Level is the sleeper car of city and commuter e-bikes.
Bicycling
The end result? A smooth riding commuter e-bike with fast acceleration and high average speeds, making for an efficient and exciting ride experience.
Electric Bike Report
The Level Step-Thru impressed us across the board and is one of the best electric bikes we've ever tested.
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Bicycling
The Aventon Level is a Fast, Fun, and Well Balanced Ebike for Commuting or Riding City Streets

Aug 2022

The Gen 1 Aventon Level is a fast, fun, and well-balanced e-bike for commuting or riding city streets

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Electric Bike Report
Aventon Level Step-Through Review

Jun 2022 · Michael Clark

In our Aventon Level step-through review we test the battery life, hill climbing ability, brakes and more to show you what this e-bike is capable of doing.

Highs
  • The Level step-through is easy to get on and off of. It provided us with a smooth and pleasant riding experience.

  • The visuals of the Level step-through are great. The rose gold paint job, the curvature in the frame and the internal battery in the downtube all add up into one good looking bike.

  • The 500W motor and eight gear range kept all of our test riders fresh. There was a pedal assist level and gear for every scenario.

  • The geometry and contact points kept our test riders comfortable over the span of their rides, regardless of how far.

Lows
  • I would like the option to mount a water bottle cage or hand pump to the bike, but it doesn’t have any mounting brackets despite plenty of room for them.

  • We think the display is just fine but it would be nice to see an option to upgrade to the full-color LCD that comes with the Aventure.

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Aventon Level Step-Thru

Feb 2022 · Jeremy Benson

The Aventon Level Step-Thru is an eye-catching e-bike with great lines and excellent battery integration. Beyond its good looks, this bike has an excellent...

Highs
  • Excellent finish quality

  • Sleek battery integration

  • Excellent range

  • 28 mph top pedal-assisted speed

  • Comfortable ride

Lows
  • Doesn't come with lights

  • Limited handlebar height adjustability

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Electric Bike Review
Aventon Level Review

Jul 2020

Price: $1599.00 | Model Year: 2020 | The Aventon Level is a powerful and feature-rich Class 3 commuting electric bike, a new model from Aventon that is competitively priced with impressive quality components throughout

Observations
  • The Aventon Level is a powerful and feature-rich Class 3 commuting electric bike, a new model from Aventon that is competitively priced with impressive quality components throughout

  • The Shimano Acera drivetrain feels smooth with a good gear range across eight speeds, Quik Drumlin tires from Kenda are Ebike-specific with hybrid tread and puncture protection, alloy fenders and rack are durable and well built

  • Shengyi's 500 watt rear hub motor is reliable and powerful, easily accelerating the Level up to 28mph Class 3 speeds when using pedal-assist, the Level has a hybrid setup that also allows throttle activation up to 20mph

  • The SR Suntour suspension fork performs great but is coil which adds some weight, lights are not included so you'll have to add your own if riding at night, the center-mounted display has excellent visibility and good readouts but is not removable

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

6061 Double-Butted Aluminum Alloy with Internal Battery

ColorStone Grey

Fork

Suntour Mobie A32, coil spring, thru-axle, 75mm travel, with lockout

Travel75mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Square Taper, Sealed

Headset

VP Sealed Bearing Headset

Stem

Threadless, 31.8mm, 7 Degree Rise

Handlebar

Aluminum 31.8mm, 680mm

Saddle

Aventon by Velo

Seatpost

Forged Alloy, 27.2mm, 2-Bolt Clamp

TypeRigid

Pedals

9/16" Alloy Platform

Grips

Ergonomic Comfort

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Acera 8 Speed

Crank

170mm w/ 46 T

Shifters

Shimano Acera 8 Speed, Rapidfire

Cassette

Shimano Acera Cassette, 12-32T, 8 Speed

Chain

KMC Z Series, 8 Speed

Brakes

Bengal Ares 3 Hydraulic Disc Brakes, 180mm Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Double Wall Aluminum 36h Front & Rear

Spokes

Black Stainless 13 Gauge

Front Hub

Joytech 36H Disc Thru-axle Front, Nutted Rear

Rear Hub

Joytech 36H Disc Thru-axle Front, Nutted Rear

Tires

27.5" x 2.2" Kenda Kwick Drumlin, Ebike Rated, Reflective Sidewalls

Electric Components
Motor

750W (Peak) 500W (Sustained), 48V Brushless Rear Hub Motor

Battery

Removable Internal Lithium-ion 48V, 14Ah (672Wh) with Samsung Cells

Display

M5 LCD Smart Easy Read Display with Backlight

Charger

48V 3 Amp Fast Charger, 4-5 Hour Charging

Accessories
Racks

Rack + Fenders, Included

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