Aventon Soltera 2.5

At 20.9 kg, the Soltera 2.5 is a light step-over city e-bike with a 350 W rear hub motor, a torque sensor and a throttle. Its 700 x 38C Kenda tires suit smooth pavement, and Tektro hydraulic discs handle the stops.

Highlights

• Rear hub motor: brushless, 350 W rated with a 540 W peak and 45 Nm of torque.
• Internal battery: 36V 9.6Ah (345.6 Wh) with LG cells, removable, rated by the brand for up to 74 km in Eco pedal assist; 4–5 h to charge.
• Assist and throttle: a torque sensor in the bottom bracket, four assist levels and a left-hand throttle (see how torque and cadence sensors differ).
• Brakes: Tektro HD-T280 hydraulic discs on 180 mm rotors, without motor cut-off switches.
• Gears and speed: Shimano Tourney 7-speed with a twist shifter (14–28T); top speed of 32 km/h by the brand's figure.
• Frame and load: a 6061 double-butted aluminum step-over frame with the battery inside, integrated lights with turn signals, and a 136 kg maximum load. Aventon lists it as certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271.

Who it suits

Commuters on paved routes who lift the bike up stairs or onto a car rack and want a throttle for quick starts at lights.

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 fork is plain aluminum; Aventon lists no suspension on this bike.