The Aventon Abound is one of the few direct-to-consumer cargo bikes we feel comfortable talking about, thanks to the UL-2849 testing, and there are 1000s of Aventon bike shops across the United States.
The Abound is an electric midtail cargo bike that uses a hub drive motor, so the rear hub is where your power is. This is a unique sensation as it feels like the bike is pushing you a bit from the back. The major con to a hub drive system is that if you genuinely get into riding cargo bikes, the hub style can wear out much faster than a mid-drive motor. If you want to test out the cargo bike water or are on a tighter budget, this is a great place to start as long as you can keep your rear rack carrying under 143 lbs and don’t mind the goofy geometry.
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Important Aventon Abound Cargo Bike Highlights
TOTAL WEIGHT LIMIT 440 lbs
REAR RACK WEIGHT LIMIT 143 lbs
RIDER HEIGHT 4’11” – 6’3″
FRAME Double-Butted Aluminum Alloy
FORK Suspension Fork with 50mm travel, with lockout
WHEEL & TIRE:Â 20″ x 2.4″
DRIVETRAIN: 1×7 Derailleur
LIGHTS: Front and rear lights integrated
BRAKES: Hydraulic
SEATPOST Dropper Seatpost, 30.9mm x 440mm
Includes Storage Bag and Footrests
EBike System Highlights
CLASS: This bike is labeled Class 1 and 2 because the throttle can be removed.
EBIKE SYSTEM MOTOR 48v Rear Hub 750w (sustained)
THROTTLE Throttle on demand
DISPLAY LCD Smart “Easy Read”
BATTERY 48V, 15Ah (720Wh), LG Cell, UL 2849 Compliant
CHARGER 48V, 3 Amp Fast Charger
LIGHTS Front and rear lights integrated
Technical Overview from Aventon
The Abound ships as a Class II eBike, with pedal assist and throttle. The Abound will also operate with the throttle unplugged and removed, should you want to ride in an area where throttles are prohibited. Aventon ebikes are built to the IPX4 water-resistant standard. IPX4 means that your bike is resistant to water splashes from any direction. This means it’s OK to ride your ebike in light rain. It won’t be harmed by spray from a wet road or raindrops. Your ebike is not intended to be exposed to prolonged rain or submerged or subjected to a pressurized spray. Don’t use a pressure washer or sprayer to clean your ebike. *Using PAS 1 throughout flat terrain with a rider weight of 160 lb.
Abound Geometry & Sizing
Frame Size One size fits all
Top Tube Length 613mm / 24″
Head Tube Length 174mm / 6.8″
Standover Height 472mm / 18.5″
Min Saddle Height 770mm / 30.3″
Max Saddle Height 970mm / 38″
Todd Armstrong –
Excellent bike for the price point but don’t expect longevity. The bike has constant warranty and repair issues, but they are backed by a 2-year warranty. The bikes are not going to last more than 2,000 mi in my experience and opinion. Cracked frames, broken spokes and
Leah –
We love the Abound! It is super easy to ride even for ebike newbies like us. Our 3 and 5yo kids fit safely and easily on the back, and think it’s a blast.
joseph hussell –
Love my Abound. Setup correctly it like having an SUV but a bike. Joined an online group on Facebook and there are many great recommendations for accessories and how to set one up to get the most out of it.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1252907505663115
Roland Kouhsen –
Got the Abound almost 4 months ago and have put over 750 miles on it. I’m a heavy rider (255lbs) and ride with two kids (70 and 45 lbs). Max weight is 440 lbs, which with the 81 lbs bike puts us technically over the limit. Bike handles or great though, 750W motor is strong and torque sensor makes riding quite natural. I did replace the rear tire for 2.5-16 MMG moped tire which gives much better grip and weight capacity. Getting about 25-30 miles of range with “Tour” setting (2nd pedal assist level). Included accessories and extra battery make this great value.