Aventon

Ramblas

Name: Aventon Ramblas
Brand: Aventon
Price: 2464 USD
Availability: InStock

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Aventon A100 mid-drive (750W peak) motor
100 Nm of torque
145 km real-world range
708 Wh battery
Assist up to 28 mph

The Aventon Ramblas

Every one of the e mountain bikes here is trail-rated, with real suspension travel and a motor tuned for climbing rather than flat-out speed. The range runs from $1,999 to $11,990, and the gap between those two numbers is the whole conversation. Read the eMTB buying notes below before you sort by price, because the cheapest bike here is genuinely good and the dearest one is genuinely worth it, just not to the same rider. This one runs Aventon A100 mid-drive (750W peak), paired with a 708 Wh battery for up to 145 km of real-world range.

Specs verified against aventon.com. A100 mid-drive, 750W peak, 100 Nm. Battery 708 Wh. Weight 54 lb / 24.5 kg; 300 lb total limit. Rider height 5'5\ to 6'5\". IPX6 frame / IP67 motor. AUTO mode shifts assist level for you. Tubeless-compatible wheels; over-the-air firmware updates. Range up to 90 mi."

Not sure this is the right one? Read how the assist classes work before you commit.

The Aventon Ramblas is a mid-drive electric mountain bike at $2,899, which is a genuinely aggressive price for a mid-drive eMTB. The A100 motor puts out 100 Nm of torque, the battery is 708 Wh, and the whole bike weighs 24.5 kg.

The important word there is mid-drive. It is the single spec that separates this from most of the sub-$3,000 market, and it changes how the bike climbs.

Mid-drive is why this climbs and a hub bike doesn't

A hub motor pushes the wheel directly. It has one gear, always, no matter what your cassette is doing. A mid-drive puts its power through the chain, which means it uses your gears exactly like your legs do.

On a steep climb that difference is enormous. Drop into a low gear on a mid-drive and the motor gets the same mechanical advantage you do. A hub motor in the same situation just works harder, heats up and drains the battery faster.

This is the whole argument for the Ramblas. At 100 Nm through the gears it will climb things that stall a 750 W hub bike, and it will use less battery doing it.

145 km quoted, and why the spread is so wide off-road

Aventon quotes up to 145 km. Off-road that figure is more theoretical than usual, because trail riding varies more than road riding. A flat forest path and a steep technical climb are not the same activity.

Plan for 55 to 90 km of real trail riding, and considerably more if you are commuting on it during the week. The mid-drive helps here too, since using the gears properly is more efficient than lugging a hub motor up a hill.

24.5 kg is light for what it is

Full-power eMTBs routinely run 25 to 28 kg. At 24.5 kg the Ramblas sits at the lighter end, which you feel when the trail turns technical and you need to move the bike underneath you.

It also has AUTO mode, which picks the assist level for you based on what you are doing. On a trail with constantly changing gradient that is genuinely useful, because reaching for a mode button mid-climb is how you lose momentum.

Is this the right bike?

Buy it if

Riders who want a mid-drive eMTB without paying mid-drive prices
Anyone whose local riding involves real climbing rather than flat trails
Riders between 5'5" and 6'5", up to a 300 lb total load
Someone who wants one bike for trails during the weekend and commuting midweek

Buy something else if

Anyone riding only flat ground. You are paying for climbing ability you will never use, and a hub-drive bike will do that job for a lot less.
Riders who want a throttle. This is a pedal-assist mid-drive, so there is no twist-and-go.
Anyone wanting full-suspension. This is a hardtail, and rough descents will tell you so.

Full specs

Motor: Aventon A100 mid-drive (750W peak)
Battery: 708 Wh
Range: 145 km
Weight: 24.5
Torque: 100 Nm
Top assist: 28 mph
Warranty: 1-Year
Availability: In Stock

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Straight answers

Is the Aventon Ramblas mid-drive or hub?

Mid-drive. The A100 motor sits at the cranks and drives the chain, so it uses the bike's gears. That is why it climbs better than a hub bike at the same wattage and uses less battery doing it.

Does the Aventon Ramblas have full suspension?

No, it is a hardtail with a suspension fork at the front and a rigid rear. That keeps the weight at 24.5 kg and the price at $2,899. If you ride fast, rough descents regularly, a full-suspension bike will suit you better.

How steep a hill can the Ramblas actually climb?

With 100 Nm through the gears, steeper than most riders will attempt. The limit is usually traction and nerve rather than motor power. Drop into a low gear and let the mid-drive do what it is designed for.