Aventon Ramblas eMTB test report, 2024

Aventon Ramblas Review: Specs and Features

frame and fork

The Aventon Ramblas is based on a 6061 aluminum frame paired with a RockShox Silver 35 air suspension fork with 130mm of travel. The fork is much better than we would expect at this price level. However, note that coil suspension does not offer compression adjustment.

The Ramblas comes in four sizes: small, medium, large and XL. The small one has 27.5 inches. wheels, while the Medium, Large and XL models all come with 29 inches. Wheels. We think offering 4 sizes is a smart move and we also like the modern geometry. We’ll delve deeper into the bike’s handling in our in-depth review, but the short and sweet answer is that it’s a lot of fun to ride and we think Aventon has the Ramblas’ geometry spot on.

Motor and battery

The Ramblas are built with a new engine from Aventon, the A100. Technically, it was developed together with the manufacturer Gobao. Aventon makes their frames (which is a nice advantage), but they don’t make engines, hence the joint venture here with Gobao, and is similar to what Specialized does with Brose on their engines. This is a mid-engine that produces 250 W and a whopping torque of 100 Nm. When our mountain tests are released, you will see that the engine is very powerful, especially when climbing hills.

The battery is a shockingly large 708Wh lithium-ion battery full of LG cells. Aventon claimed riders could travel up to 80 miles. with a single charge. We actually scored over 100 on our low PAS range test. No, this range test is not done on a single lane route, but it shows you that you can achieve a lot with this battery.

This is a Class 1 e-bike with a maximum assist speed of 20 miles per hour and no throttle. This makes it legal to ride on any trail system where e-bikes are permitted. And the answer for those asking if they can unlock it and go above 20 with support – the answer is no, Aventon won’t let you go above 20 in the app settings. We like this because it allows the bike to ride on every single route in the US where e-bikes are allowed.

Components

Most e-bikes in this price range are equipped with 8 or 9 speed drives, which are too weak for technical terrain. They simply don’t have enough gears for the steepest climbs. The Aventon Ramblas features a SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain with an 11-50T cassette. That’s a translation bandwidth of almost 500 percent, which is the industry standard.

SRAM’s DB8 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes feature a 200mm front rotor and a 180mm rear rotor, giving the rider the control they need to tackle difficult descents and feel confident that he keeps the show going.

Our only notable criticism is that Aventon specified the excellent Maxxis Recon tire but then didn’t introduce tubeless-compatible rims. This is a failure. Tubeless tires are less likely to go flat, can be run at lower air pressures for better traction and comfort, and even offer lower rolling resistance.

Another disqualifying feature of many supposed e-mountain bikes is the lack of a dropper seatpost. Aventon didn’t make that mistake. They included a high-quality dropper seatpost and opted for one with more adjustability (150mm instead of 125mm) for the three largest sizes.

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Let’s recap the basics here, if only because they’re so surprising they’re hard to believe. Available in four sizes, the Aventon Ramblas features a powerful mid-engine that produces 100Nm of torque and is powered by a 708Wh battery. It includes a 12-speed drivetrain, 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, quality tires and a dropper seatpost.

If you had asked us how much this e-MTB would cost before we knew the price, we would have guessed over $3,000, maybe closer to $3,500. The fact that this e-bike is coming to market for $2,699 is a shock.

We’re not sure how they managed it, but this is easily the most exciting e-bike launch of 2024 so far and it could end up being one of the most exciting e-bike launches of the year.