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Level 3 Step-Through
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry e-bike with modest components.
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$1,699| Weight | 67.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 80mm |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 8 |
| Groupset | Altus |
| Motor | 500W hub-drive |
| Battery | 733Wh |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
4'11" – 5'8"
5'6" – 6'1"
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Summary
The Aventon Level series is praised as a highly functional and sharply priced commuter e-bike, offering a smooth ride with its suspension fork and seatpost, and a responsive 500W motor with torque sensor. It stands out for its high-tech features like GPS tracking, geofencing, and integrated lights with turn signals, alongside practical additions like a cargo rack and fenders. While it excels in ride quality and value, some reviews note minor inconveniences like the charging port location and the tail lights not functioning as brake lights.
Highly functional and sharply priced commuter e-bike
Responsive 500W motor and torque sensor for a fun riding experience
High-tech features including GPS tracking and geofencing
Suspension fork and seatpost for additional comfort
Practical additions like cargo rack and fenders
Charging port location under the downtube slightly annoying to access
Tail lights do not function as brake lights
Flexible plastic brake levers felt less sturdy
Aventon’s Level 3 is still the benchmark commuter e-bike and one of the best bicycles I’ve ridden in the past several months.Bicycling
The Level 3 ST’s ride quality is top-notch, thanks to its handling, responsive power output, overall comfort factor, accessible step-thru frame, and its integrated technology.Electric Bike Report
This bike is likely the best commuter bike you can buy for the money, and for many people, the best one you can buy, period.
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Jun 2025 · Emily LaPointe
Sleek style and a slew of features that boost power, range, comfort, and security set this do-everything e-bike commuter apart
May 2025 · John S. Bozick
The Level 3 ST is an accessible version of Aventon’s sporty, responsive, and high-tech long-range commuter. When you need a reliable method of getting to your daily destination, commuter e-bikes are the way to go. They’re typically well-equipped for all conditions with lights, fenders, and durable street tires. Most have high-capacity batteries to cover long
The Level 3 ST pedals like a more fun version of a non-electric bike thanks to its responsive 500W motor and torque sensor.
Aventon’s ACU module gives users access to a host of security features. These include an alarm system, a wheel and battery lock, 4G-enabled location tracking, geofencing, and more!
The ST version of the bike shares the same great handling and sturdiness of the high-step model, with an easier-to-mount frame. Its standover height is 17.4 inches.
The Ride Tune feature in the Aventon app enables users to customize the bike’s power and sensitivity, allowing them to fine-tune its feel and performance.
The bike rides smoothly, thanks to its suspension fork with 80mm of travel and suspension seatpost with 50mm of travel.
Our testing showed that the Level 3 is well-suited for long commutes, with the ability to exceed Aventon’s advertised range of 70 miles on a single charge.
It comes equipped with essentials such as lights, turn signals, fenders, and a cargo rack with a 59.5-lb capacity.
The ST version is suitable for riders of various heights ranging from 4’11” to 6’1”. Its fit and riding position can be altered through the adjustable stem.
The gravity-cast frame looks great and feels impressively stiff for a step-thru. It comes in two sharp colors.
The bike’s brakes performed well in our testing, but its flexible plastic brake levers felt less sturdy than we’d hoped.
As a bike made to share the road with motorists and other cyclists, we’d have preferred tail lights that functioned as brake lights.
Apr 2025 · Joshua Hutchens
The Aventon Level 3 is our top pick for daily commuting and versatile everyday use. It strikes a perfect balance between sportiness, hitting 28 mph via...
Excellent ride quality
Snappy handling
ACU
Impressive range
Dim headlight
Awkard location for charging port
Feb 2025 · Ron Frazelle
Aventon launched thier flagship commuter bike, the Level 3, now with 4G connectability and a plethora of features, all at $1899.
Feb 2025
Deputy Editor Tara Seplavy commuted through ice, snow, and freezing temperatures while testing Aventon’s category-leading electric bike.
Reasonable price ($1,899)
Torque sensor for smooth power delivery
Throttle for getting up to speed
Hydraulic disc brakes
Suspension fork and seatpost for comfort
Adjustable-rise stem
Full-color display
Included rack and metal fenders
Bright headlight and integrated taillight with turn signals
Large 708Wh battery (10 miles more range than Level 2)
Gravity-cast frame resembling carbon fiber
Semi-integrated cable routing
Smart features: wheel lock, motion alarm, GPS tracking (4G), geofencing via ACU
ACU features free first year then $20/yr
Bike weight: 67.5 lbs
Charging port under downtube is slightly annoying to access
Charging connector a little tedious to disconnect
Taillight mounted a little low on seat stays
ACU subscription needed after first year
Feb 2025
Aventon Level.3 ST review: 70-mile range, 4G security, stiff frame, and smooth torque sensor make this 2025 commuter e-bike a solid pick.
With 4G-powered GPS, geofencing, and an electronic wheel lock, this bike’s equipped to tackle urban theft concerns—complete with an alarm that sounds if someone tampers with it. It might be more than needed in a quiet suburb, but for city riders parking in busy areas, it’s a practical safety feature.
Aventon’s new “gravity-cast” frame—a term for its reinforced aluminum design—stays stiff and responsive, avoiding the flex some step-through frames suffer from. Beyond the ride quality, its cleaner lines and matte colors add a refined look without overdoing it.
The Level.3’s torque sensor stands out—it adjusts assist based on your pedaling effort smoothly, unlike older cadence sensors that deliver power in a less refined way. It’s efficient and intuitive, making city rides feel seamless rather than a struggle against the motor.
Aventon claims 70 miles of range, and I managed about 75 on low assist in real-world testing—though it dropped to 40 when using max power on hills. It’s reliable for commutes or a longer weekend ride, but don’t count on stretching it too far if you’re pushing the motor hard all the time. See Latest Price
| Frame | 6061 Aluminum, Gravity Cast Front Triangle Colors: Glacier Mint; Sandstone |
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| Fork | Aventon Suspension Fork, 80mm travel, w/ lockout,coil spring. 15x100mm thru-axle, 43mm offset Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Square Taper, Sealed, double sided Torque Sensor 83mmx158.5mm |
| Headset | Sealed Bearing Headset |
| Handlebar | Aluminum 31.8mm, 680mm |
| Saddle | Aventon Saddle |
| Seatpost | 30.9mm Aventon Suspension Seatpost with 50mm travel Type: Suspension |
| Pedals | 9/16" Composite Platform |
| Grips | Aventon Lock on grips |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus RD-M310 |
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| Crank | 48T |
| Shifters | Shimano 8 Speed Trigger SL-M315-8R |
| Cassette | 12-32T / 8 Speed Shimano CS HG200-8 |
| Chain | 7/8 speed 120L |
| Brakes | Front: Magura AT-2 Hydraulic disc brake / Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc brakes w/ EJ1 quick disconnect wire, Rear: Magura AT-2 Hydraulic disc brake / Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc brakes w/ EJ1 quick disconnect wire Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: 27.5in, 13g, 36hole, double wall Aluminum, Thru axle, Schrader Valve, black, Rear: 27.5in, 12g, 36hole, double wall Aluminum, Nutted Hub Drive Motor, Scharder Valve, black |
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| Tires | Kenda Kwick Seven-5 Sport K1052-006 27.5 x 2.20 |
| Disc Rotors | Magura MDR-A 180mm 6 Bolt Rotor / Tektro 180mm 6 Bolt Rotor |
| Motor | 36V, 500W (sustained), 864W (peak) |
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| Battery | Removable Internal Lithium-ion. 36V, 20Ah, 733Wh, LG 21700 cells |
| Display | Aventon BC280 |
| Charger | 36V Output: 42V/ 4A |
| Lights | Front and rear lights integrated |
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| Racks | 60lbs |
First added May 10
Last updated May 30