The Aventon Abound is a top choice amongst the best electric cargo bikes. The consensus here at Electric Bike Report is that the Abound is helping usher in a change in perception in the world of cargo e-bikes.
For decades, minivans were considered the type of vehicle you had to drive but didn’t want to drive. Well, the same is often true of cargo bikes. They’ve always been useful, but being seen on one was a sign that you were riding for need, not desire.
Much like automakers in the late 2000s who turned their attention to making minivans desirable with better looks and features – happily marrying needs and wants – so too does the Abound provide much more than your run-of-the-mill cargo e-bike.
That starts with style, which the Abound has in spades.
It’s a clean-looking frame that comes in two good-looking colors. The good doesn’t stop there; you also get a rear rack, a dropper seatpost, a storage bag compartment, and footboards. All of those are commonly seen as things you usually have to add on after checkout.
The Abound also has “under-the-hood” desirability too. The 750W motor and torque sensor make for a powerful and responsive ride. In our testing, it even bested Aventon’s mighty Aventure model in our infamous Hill Test when summiting Hell Hole Trail.
So whether you’re carrying a couple of kids or a whole lot of cargo, the Abound can get you where you’re going. Its torque sensor also provides great battery efficiency to boot (40-51 miles in our testing)!
The niceties on the bike continue from the suspension fork to the turn signals and to the folding stem, which makes it easier for transport if needed. It has all manner of different accessory options to make it fit your needs too.
When considering value, features, style, and performance, the Abound scores high marks across the board, making it an easy choice as one of the best cargo electric bikes you’ll find anywhere.
