New Level model!

[mohammed]

Has anyone seen this yet? It was posted over on FB but apparently the post got deleted.

The bike looks sweet!

Level.2 Commuter Ebike

Live a healthier and more active lifestyle with an Electric Bike from Aventon! Find the perfect ebike for your lifestyle. Shop now!

www.aventon.com

 

[JedidiahStolzfus]

Not sure about it. I'm 5'10" and apparently they don't have a bike that fits anyone between 5'7" and 5'11"

 

[alloo]

My dealer has some, but not assembled. I am waiting a few months. My Blix aveny was stolen. Looking forward to hydraulic brakes and a torque sensored hub drive bike.

 

[Rickey Ricardo]

Yes, torque sensor! This should eliminate the acceleration surge of the cadence sensor that has troubled some riders and will feel more natural to most. Riders 5'7" to 5'11" can buy the Regular size instead of Large. No luck so far if you're shorter.

 

[Calliopeguy]

I've had a Level.1 for 2 years and have ~3500 miles on it. I love the bike! But I thought it was time to move up so I bought the Level.2 today. I'm trying to move all my handlebar extras off the Level.1 and got stopped short with the first move. I attempted to move my handlebar stem riser and hit a big snag. The Level.2 headlight mount is part of the handlebar bracket! The screws on the headlight part of the bracket do not match the bracket of the riser. The new headlight also dims the color display when you turn it on. I assume that is for night driving, which I will never do. I have all I can do to find the right spot to look at to read the display with sunglasses on in bright sunlight. Dimming the display makes it impossible to see the display for me. At this time I'm thinking I will remove the headlight. I haven't looked yet but I'm assuming its hooked up to the controller. Hopefully then I can install the stem riser.

 

[Rexlion]

I've had a Level.1 for 2 years and have ~3500 miles on it. I love the bike! But I thought it was time to move up so I bought the Level.2 today. I'm trying to move all my handlebar extras off the Level.1 and got stopped short with the first move. I attempted to move my handlebar stem riser and hit a big snag. The Level.2 headlight mount is part of the handlebar bracket! The screws on the headlight part of the bracket do not match the bracket of the riser. The new headlight also dims the color display when you turn it on. I assume that is for night driving, which I will never do. I have all I can do to find the right spot to look at to read the display with sunglasses on in bright sunlight. Dimming the display makes it impossible to see the display for me. At this time I'm thinking I will remove the headlight. I haven't looked yet but I'm assuming its hooked up to the controller. Hopefully then I can install the stem riser.

Bitten by the law of unintended consequences....

 

[Calliopeguy]

Well I removed the light and installed my old stem riser. I had to trace the light wire down to the controller and then just unplugged it. Then I had to snake the wire thru the belly and out the harness. Little tougher to do when you are 82 years old but it just takes a little longer. All the electronics seem to work yet. I finally got to take it for a ride.....Sweet! It is so smooth and quiet! I only took it around the block a couple of times but tomorrow we'll (wife on her Pace 500) and me will probably take a 20 mile ride.

 

[Calliopeguy]

I finished a 15 mile initial ride today. The color display was a real concern because on my Level.1 I upgraded to a color monitor and after several days took it back out and sold it cuz I could not see it in the sunlight with sun glasses. The level.2 monitor is FAR better! I have trifocals, polarized sunglasses, beginning macular degeneration and was able to read all the info on the screen the entire ride! The brake lights are also a nice addition.

 

[milehighjc]

I received, built and test rode my level.2 today. It’s my first e-bike, but I tested quite a few, including the original Level and quite a few mid drives.

The only snag I ran into was the front rotor needed to be trued up. A couple YouTube videos letter the slight intermittent brake drag is now gone. The rest of the build was a breeze.

Went about 15 miles today, just getting to know it. The torque sensor is awesome. Just feels like I had Lance Armstrong legs. Unlike almost all of the throttle bikes I tested, this throttle is a smooth as the power comes on, making it a great way to get across an intersection quickly. Brakes are smooth and sure. I kept the bike mostly at power level 1, and that was plenty to maintain mid teen speeds or more, and still get some exercise. I kicked it up to 3 once to climb a hill, and was able to maintain speed easily. Gears shift easily and quietly.

Overall, I’m VERY pleased with the experience so far. I think the level.2 is a major step forward, riding like a MUCH more expensive mid drive bike. It is without question the best riding hub drive bike I have ridden.

More as I wring it’s out more. Tomorrow should be a much longer ride, with more challenging terrain. Will be interesting to see how the battery holds up to my size on a longer ride (read that 230lb dude that needs some good exercise).

JC