One perk of reviewing e-bikes is that I have access to a ton of them. I usually keep three or four at home at any given moment for long term testing. One I held onto longer than most was the Aventon Level. It was always a crowd-pleaser and I knew whatever friend or family member came to visit would have a blast trying out the Level.
The only people I hesitated to put on the Level were the ones who didn’t like the thought of an e-bike doing the work. “I’m not ready to give up just yet, I still want to pedal,” is a sentence I’ve heard said dozens of times.
After reviewing the Aventon Level 2, I know I can confidently put such riders on this bike assured they’ll like the experience. The new torque sensor is a noticeable change that provides a greater ride feel; the Level 2 feels much more like an enhanced version of a classic bike experience. You’ll get your heart rate up a bit, but you know your achieving speeds you couldn’t actually produce by yourself, and hills stike less fear into you.
The extended range on the same battery is awesome, riders always want more battery life and the Level 2 was able to deliver.
The more modern looks of the frame and color options are welcome sights, and I like the upgraded display as well. The included lights, fenders, and rack keep the value high on the Level 2 and offer commuters a better, more versatile ride.
I’ll miss some of the punchier speed the old throttle provided, but I don’t mind the commitment to all day battery. It still has enough giddy up on flats, and can help you manage your typical hill.
It feels like Aventon set out to refine the Level, and I’d say it was largely achieved.
‘Happy Riding, make sure to let us know if you have any questions down in our comments section or if you think we left anything out in this review of the Aventon Level 2.
