Trying to decide between Aventon Level 2 or Euphree City Robin +

[ripjones]

First time E-Bike purchaser/rider. Trying to decide between the City Robin + or the Level 2. A good buddy of mine have an original Level 1, so he is pushing me in that direction. BUT, I think the frame on the City Robin looks stronger, since the rear rack is a welded part of the frame. In addition, the City Robin has a suspension seat post, as well as adjustable stem, and I think I would probably add both of those to the Level 2, and they are standard on the City Robin. BOTH dealers are local, even though I know the Aventon dealer, and the Euphree dealer is only a year or so in business. Could use a little help. I think that most of my riding will be on street or our Canal towpath, which is compressed clay/sand. Need to decide before the Black Friday deals evaporate. I have watched the couple of YT comparisons, and they have not been a lot of help, but have moved the Euphree needle a little. Thank You, to you all !! Rip

 

[sc00ter]

I'll toss in my 2cents. I hate the Suntour seat post that comes on the City Robin. I had the same post on a E-Lux and it was just to soft and floppy, so the included post wouldn't sway my choice. That being said you do have a dilemma. Both are a proven brand with real dealer support. I almost purchased a Euphree at one time. I think the current Euphree City Robin has both a torque and cadence sensor and you can toggle between both. I like cadence myself. Good luck on your choice. Neither will disappoint.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Complicated decision. Here's another layer: The ebike market's consolidating big-time now. A big brand like Aventon with a big dealer base and service network is more likely to survive to supply parts and provide warranty service for the life of the bike.

No experience with Euphree, but I have about 30 mi on my neighbor's Level.2. Strikes me as a well-designed torque-sensing hub-drive with a solid build. Also pretty nimble for its weight. Components aren't high-quality but decent and have held up for going on 2 years now. Easy enough to replace.

 

[Tom@WashDC]

A big brand like Aventon with a big dealer base and service network is more likely to survive to supply parts and provide warranty service for the life of the bike.

True statment above. I purchased two Aventon Levels in 2020. Sold one, the other is going strong. Never an issue. Last I checked Aventon has 1,000+ dealer network. Barring financial mismanagement, Aventon should be around for a long time.

I would stay away from any ebike seller (Euphree) that advertises a "Full Suspension" feature that is actually a seatpost suspension. That is a dick move, and in no way resembles a rear suspention. That is full-on, premeditated, misrepresentation to the consumer. I've owned three of the Suntour Seatpost Suspensions btw.

Euphree uses a Freewheel vs Aventons cassette. Cassettes replace old style Freewheels backin the 80's. Feewheels are old tech, used in cheap bikes, children's bikes. Read here: Freewheel vs Cassette

 

[Taylor57]

I put Suntour seat posts on most of our Ebikes. They have been fine. I also have a Level 2. Great dependable bike. I ride it exclusively on bike paths, sidewalks and on occasion, regular streets. I added new sweep back handlebars, a Mirrcyle mirror and a Topeak quick rack adapter and bag. Not familiar with the Euphree. I have also utilized my local bike shop who is an Aventon dealer to bleed the brakes and adjust the derailleur

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