Aventon Level 4 REC Step-Through vs Trek FX+ 1S Step-overLevel 4 REC Step-Through vs FX+ 1S Step-over
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Trek is 20 lb lighter
Aventon
68.5 lb total
Trek
48.7 lb
Battery
Aventon has 41% more
Aventon
733 Wh
Trek
520 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryTrek FX+ 1S Step-over20 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesAventon Level 4 REC Step-ThroughLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even17.4″ vs 17.7″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAventon Level 4 REC Step-ThroughTrek FX+ 1S Step-over
Fit
Step-over height
17.4″Better
17.7″
Rider height
4′11″–5′7″
5′1″–5′5″
Total load
300 lb
—
Motor
Rated power
750W
500W
Peak power
1,188W
Not published by brand
Torque
80 NmBetter
60 Nm
Battery
Capacity
733 WhBetter
520 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
Up to 50 mi
Top speed
Not published by brand
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 2 or 3
Class 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
59.8 lb + 8.7 lb battery
48.7 lbBetter
Wheels
27.5"
Bontrager GR0 Comp, wire bead, 60 tpi, 650x50mm
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro hydraulic disc (front listed as HD-E3120, rear as HD-E3520), 180mm rotors…
Rush BH-286 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Gears
Shimano Altus RD-M310, 8-speed; 12-32T cassette, 48T chainring
Shimano, 8-speed ; cassette: Shimano HG400, 11-45, 8 speed
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Coil spring fork, 80 mm travel, preload adjustment and lockout; suspension seatpost…
Rigid alloy
Certifications
UL Safety Certified UL 2849
UL 2849
List price
Price
$1,999Better
$1,999.99
"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.