Aventon Current eMTB Review: 120nm starting at $4500

The direct-to-consumer space just got more interesting. Aventon, long known for commuter and value-oriented e-bikes—has officially stepped into the trail category with the Current eMTB platform. With aggressive pricing and surprisingly solid specs, this bike is clearly aiming to shake up the mid-range market.

But how does it actually ride?

Full Video Review

First Impressions: Aventon Enters the Trail eMtb Market

Aventon isn’t new to bikes—but this is their first serious push into full-suspension trail eMTBs. If you’ve followed their commuter lineup over the last decade, you know their formula:

• Strong value
• Clean design
• Continuous year-over-year improvement

Key Specs at a Glance

• Travel: 140mm rear / 150mm front
• Motor: ~120 Nm peak torque
• Battery: 800Wh Wheel Size: 29”
• Price: ~$4,600 – $6,000

On paper alone, it sounds good since you’re getting numbers that rival bikes thousands more expensive. But how is it spec’d and how does it ride?

Ride Impressions

On trail, the Current lands squarely in the all-around trail category:

• Climbs well thanks to high torque with usable and tunable power
• Stable 29er platform
• Comfortable geometry for long rides
• Proven, plush Horst-Link Suspension
• AXS S1000 drivetrain with rear derailleur powered by main battery
• Strong Maven brakes with the latest light-action leverage
• 800wh battery delivers excellent range

Pros & Cons
Pros

• Outstanding value for spec
• High torque motor (great climbing)
• Large battery with long range and field-swappable
• Clean integration of electronics modern features
• Beginner-friendly but capable and ready for upgrades
• Great packaging and assembly instructions
• Included pedals, shock pump, tubeless valves
• $500 for a spare 800wh battery is refreshing
• Direct model with optional 1900 dealers is a good model

Cons

• The motor has a rattle while coasting on rough terrain
• Not as refined as premium brands with wheels for example
• No geometry adjustability (no flip chips)
• Long-term durability still unproven
• Brand still building credibility in MTB space
• 53 lb weight for $6000 model is heavy
• Water bottle cage platform is functional but unsightly
• Exo Maxxis DHR-DHF tires are dated
• The motor remote blocks the position of the left-side brake lever

Geometry:

Buy it Options and full specs:
Aventon Current ADV – https://alnk.to/gKU2dO6
Aventon Current EXP – https://alnk.to/hDtP7TA
Aventon line of ebikes – https://alnk.to/fHpukVH

The direct-to-consumer space just got more interesting. Aventon, long known for commuter and value-oriented e-bikes—has officially stepped into the trail category with the Current eMTB platform. With aggressive pricing and surprisingly solid specs, this bike is clearly aiming to shake up the mid-range market.

But how does it actually ride?

Full Video Review

First Impressions: Aventon Enters the Trail eMtb Market

Aventon isn’t new to bikes—but this is their first serious push into full-suspension trail eMTBs. If you’ve followed their commuter lineup over the last decade, you know their formula:

• Strong value
• Clean design
• Continuous year-over-year improvement

Key Specs at a Glance

• Travel: 140mm rear / 150mm front
• Motor: ~120 Nm peak torque
• Battery: 800Wh Wheel Size: 29”
• Price: ~$4,600 – $6,000

On paper alone, it sounds good since you’re getting numbers that rival bikes thousands more expensive. But how is it spec’d and how does it ride?

Ride Impressions

On trail, the Current lands squarely in the all-around trail category:

• Climbs well thanks to high torque with usable and tunable power
• Stable 29er platform
• Comfortable geometry for long rides
• Proven, plush Horst-Link Suspension
• AXS S1000 drivetrain with rear derailleur powered by main battery
• Strong Maven brakes with the latest light-action leverage
• 800wh battery delivers excellent range

Pros & Cons
Pros

• Outstanding value for spec
• High torque motor (great climbing)
• Large battery with long range and field-swappable
• Clean integration of electronics modern features
• Beginner-friendly but capable and ready for upgrades
• Great packaging and assembly instructions
• Included pedals, shock pump, tubeless valves
• $500 for a spare 800wh battery is refreshing
• Direct model with optional 1900 dealers is a good model

Cons

• The motor has a rattle while coasting on rough terrain
• Not as refined as premium brands with wheels for example
• No geometry adjustability (no flip chips)
• Long-term durability still unproven
• Brand still building credibility in MTB space
• 53 lb weight for $6000 model is heavy
• Water bottle cage platform is functional but unsightly
• Exo Maxxis DHR-DHF tires are dated
• The motor remote blocks the position of the left-side brake lever

Geometry:

Buy it Options and full specs:
Aventon Current ADV – https://alnk.to/gKU2dO6
Aventon Current EXP – https://alnk.to/hDtP7TA
Aventon line of ebikes – https://alnk.to/fHpukVH

Cons

• The motor has a rattle while coasting on rough terrain
• Not as refined as premium brands with wheels for example
• No geometry adjustability (no flip chips)
• Long-term durability still unproven
• Brand still building credibility in MTB space
• 53 lb weight for $6000 model is heavy
• Water bottle cage platform is functional but unsightly
• Exo Maxxis DHR-DHF tires are dated
• The motor remote blocks the position of the left-side brake lever

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