Aventon Level 4 REC Step-Over vs Velotric T1 ST PlusLevel 4 REC Step-Over vs T1 ST Plus
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Velotric is 30 lb lighter
Aventon
68.5 lb total
Velotric
39 lb
Total load
Velotric carries 30 lb more
Aventon
300 lb
Velotric
330 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Aventon has 108% more
Aventon
733 Wh
Velotric
352.8 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryVelotric T1 ST Plus30 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesAventon Level 4 REC Step-OverLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even27″ vs 27″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAventon Level 4 REC Step-OverVelotric T1 ST Plus
Fit
Step-over height
27″
27″
Rider height
5′3″–5′10″
4′11″–5′9″
Seat height
Not published by brand
Regular: min 770mm, max 1000mm; Large: min 810mm, max 1045mm
Total load
300 lb
330 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
750W
350W
Peak power
1,188W
600W
Torque
80 NmBetter
40 Nm
Battery
Capacity
733 WhBetter
352.8 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
36V · 20Ah
—
Battery weight
8.7 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 75 MilesBetter
70 Miles (pedal assist)
Top speed
Not published by brand
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 2 or 3
Class 1 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
59.8 lb + 8.7 lb battery
39 lbBetter
Wheels
27.5"
700c
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro HD-E3520 2-piston hydraulic disc w/ E-Cutoff, 180mm rotors; regenerative braking
TEKTRO Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 160mm front and rear
Gears
Shimano Altus RD-M310, 8-speed; 12-32T cassette, 48T chainring
8-speed (SHIMANO 8-speed derailleur and shifter; freewheel 11–32T; KMC 8-speed chain…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Coil spring fork, 80 mm travel, preload adjustment and lockout; suspension seatpost…
None (rigid): Fork '6061 Aluminum Alloy, internal brake routing, 12x100mm thru-axle'
Certifications
UL Safety Certified UL 2849
UL 2849; battery UL 2271 Certified, IPX7; ISO 4210; bike IPX6; cell UL 2580
List price
Price
$1,999
$1,399Better
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.