Aventon Abound LR

Built around a stretched rear rack, the Abound LR is a longtail cargo e-bike that Aventon rates for 200 kg of rider, passengers and cargo, with room for two children on the back. A step-through frame, a front fork, a sprung seatpost and 20 x 3.0 in tires keep it steady under a full load.

Highlights

• Hub motor with two pedal modes: a 750 W Shengyi rear hub with 1188 W peak and 80 Nm of torque, plus a left-hand throttle. Sensor Switch picks torque or cadence sensing (see how the two sensors feel).
• 733 Wh keyless battery: 36V 20Ah with LG 21700 cells, certified to UL 2271 and removable; up to 97 km in Eco mode by the brand's figure, 5 h to charge.
• Load: 200 kg total, 65 kg on the rear rack, 39.9 kg bike.
• Brakes: Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotor up front and a larger 203 mm one at the rear.
• Ride and gears: 51 mm of fork travel with adjustable lockout, a 50 mm suspension seatpost and Shimano Altus 8-speed gearing.
• Speed: assist comes set to 32 km/h and can be adjusted to 40 km/h, by the brand's figure.

Who it suits

Parents who carry kids on the back, and riders who swap car trips for grocery runs, sports gear or deliveries on pavement and bike paths.

Good to know

• Range is the brand's figure; speed, hills, rider weight, tire pressure and cold all change it. How to estimate your range.
• Ships free anywhere in Canada (no P.O. boxes).
• Aventon lists 1188 W peak in its spec table and 1440 W in Boost Mode, which gives up to 120% of torque and peak power for up to 30 seconds.