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Lightweight E-Bikes · Aventon

Aventon Soltera.2 Lightweight E-Bike

The Soltera.2 is Aventon's minimalist city bike: skinny 700c tires, a 350W hub motor and a slim 36V battery hidden in the downtube. The payoff is a bike in the mid-40 lb range that you can carry up a flight of stairs, and one that pedals like a regular bike when the battery is flat. The trade-off is modest power and range; hills and heavy riders will feel the limit. It ships as Class 2 with a throttle, and the single-speed version keeps maintenance to almost nothing. A good fit for flat campuses and short commutes.

College campuses and flat commutesApartment dwellers who carry the bikeRiders who want a bike that still pedals well unpoweredTeens and smaller adults

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Key considerations

  • 350W motor is modest on hills
  • 36V 360Wh battery limits range
  • Single-speed or 7-speed versions
  • Narrow tires; keep to pavement

Pros

  • Light for an e-bike with a throttle
  • Clean, quiet look
  • Low maintenance drivetrain on the single-speed
  • Removable battery

Considerations

  • Not for hills or heavy loads
  • Short range at higher assist
  • No suspension

Features & specifications

Motor350W rear hub
Battery36V 10Ah (360Wh), removable
Wheels700c

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About Aventon

Aventon is a California-based e-bike brand that sells through its own site, Amazon and a large network of independent bike shops, which is unusual for a brand at its price point. That dealer presence is its biggest practical advantage: if something goes wrong with a Level or an Aventure, there is a decent chance a shop near you can look at it under warranty. Its current lineup covers commuters (Level, Pace, Soltera), a fat-tire all-rounder (Aventure), a folder (Sinch), a compact longtail (Abound) and a mid-drive trail bike (Ramblas).

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