Aventon Soltera 3 ADV

No chain and no derailleur: the Soltera 3 ADV runs a single-speed Gates Carbon Belt Drive with a 250 W rear hub motor and a torque sensor, on a bike that weighs 16.8 kg. It is made for quick city trips with little to adjust or clean.

Highlights

• Belt drive: one gear, a Gates Carbon Belt Drive with a 60T front ring and a 22T rear, so there is no shifting to manage.
• Hub motor: 250 W rated with a 500 W peak and 40 Nm of torque.
• 366.8 Wh battery: 36.9V 9.94Ah, built into the frame, rated by the brand for up to 113 km in Eco pedal assist; 3–4 h to charge.
• Pedal-only assist: a double-sided torque sensor in the bottom bracket and no throttle; top speed of 32 km/h by the brand's figure (see how torque and cadence sensors differ).
• Brakes and tires: Tektro HD-T3020 hydraulic discs on 180 mm rotors, 700 x 38C Kenda K1085 tires and a rigid aluminum fork.
• Frame and load: a 6061 double-butted aluminum step-over frame in sizes Small to Extra Large, integrated lights with turn signals, and a 136 kg maximum load.

Who it suits

Riders who want a light, quiet bike for commutes and errands on pavement, and are happy with one gear on flat or rolling routes.

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 quotes two peak figures for this motor: 500 W and 540 W.