Aventon Level 4 ADV

Gears that shift themselves are the headline on the Level 4 ADV: an E-Shifter with AutoShift handles the Shimano CUES 10-speed gears behind Aventon's Ultro S mid-drive. Add an 800 Wh battery, a 100 mm fork and an included rack, fenders and lights, and it is a commuter for longer daily rides.

Highlights

• Ultro S mid-drive: 100 Nm of torque and 750 W peak, with an IP67-rated motor (see hub motor vs mid-drive).
• AutoShift gearing: the Aventon E-Shifter changes the 10 gears electronically, and AutoShift can do it for you.
• 800 Wh battery: 36V 20Ah on Samsung 21700 58E cells, keyless, removable and certified to UL 2271; up to 177 km in Eco mode by the brand's figure, 5 h to charge.
• Comfort: a 100 mm coil fork with preload adjustment and lockout, a 50 mm suspension seatpost and 27.5 x 2.2 in Kenda K1052 tires.
• Brakes: Tektro HD-M3120 2-piston hydraulic discs on 180 mm rotors.
• Speed and load: pedal assist is set to 32 km/h as shipped and can be unlocked to 45 km/h, by the brand's figure; 27.7 kg bike, 136 kg maximum load.

Who it suits

Commuters with long or hilly routes who ride in rain as well as sun and want gearing that keeps up in stop-and-go traffic, in frame sizes Medium, Large and Extra Large.

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).
• The bike is throttle-compatible, but the throttle is sold separately.