Ride1Up vs Aventon
Ride1Up's bikes list for less, at a median of $1,395 against $1,999. Aventon fits the bigger batteries, a median of 733 Wh. In our guides, Aventon places higher in 6 of the 11 rankings where either appears. Everything below comes from the two brands' own pages and the specs we've checked model by model; where a brand doesn't publish something, that's what it says.
Brand facts
Warranty, support and returns
| Ride1Up | Aventon | |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 year on frame, motor and batterySource ↗ | Frame 2 years · Motor 2 years · Battery 2 years or 300 charging cyclesSource ↗ |
| US support | US phone · San Diego, CASource ↗ | US phone · Brea, CASource ↗ |
| Returns | 30-day returnsSource ↗ | 14-day returnsSource ↗ |
| Sells through | Direct online with free shipping to the lower 48, own San Diego shop/showroom, and 'authorized retailers'; the locations page lists independent shops, rental fleets, mechanics and ambassadors who volunteer test rides and serviceSource ↗ | Direct online with free shipping to the 48 continental states, and through 2,000+ bike shops via the dealer locatorSource ↗ |
| Safety certifications | UL 2849 stated on 14 of 17 models | UL 2849 stated on 10 of 15 models |
| Last checked | Sep 2026 | Sep 2026 |
The lineups in numbers
What each brand's e-bikes look like
| Ride1Up | Aventon | |
|---|---|---|
| E-bikes on saleModels we list as on sale, counting each variant. | 12 | 14 |
| Median list priceHalf the lineup costs less, half more. | $1,395 | $1,999 |
| Price range | $895 – $2,395 | $1,199 – $5,999 |
| Median batteryBigger means more range for the same ride. | 360 Wh | 733 Wh |
| Median torqueHow hard the motor pulls on a hill. | 90 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Median weightWith the battery, where the brand includes it. | 60.5 lb | 64.8 lb |
| Class 3 capableSold as a Class 3 or unlockable to one, as the brand states it. Many ship at 20 mph and unlock 28 in the app. | 12 of 12 | 7 of 14 |
| Hydraulic brakesOf the models whose brakes are published. | 11 of 12 | 13 of 14 |
| UL 2849 or 2271 listedBattery and electrical safety certification, as the brand states it. | 10 of 12 | 11 of 14 |
| Publish a rider limitMost brands publish only a total load, rider and cargo together. | 0 of 12 | 0 of 14 |
| Publish a rider height rangeWho the bike fits. | 12 of 12 | 14 of 14 |
| Fold | 4 of 12 | 0 of 14 |
Medians across each brand's e-bikes on sale, from the figures the brands publish; bikes that fall outside the e-bike classes are left out. A brand with a wide range will show a middling median, so look at the models, not just the row.
In our rankings
Where they place in our guides
| Guide | Ride1Up's best | Aventon's best |
|---|---|---|
| Best electric mountain bikes | Not ranked | #7 Current EXP |
| Best fat tire electric bikes | Not ranked | #10 Aventure M |
| Best folding electric bikes | #5 Portola 02 Lite 10Ah | Not ranked |
| Best electric cargo bikes | Not ranked | #6 Abound SR |
| Best lightweight electric bikes | #5 CF Racer1 | #9 Soltera 3 ADV |
| Best long range electric bikes | #7 Revv1 EVO | Not ranked |
| Best electric commuter bikes | Not ranked | #2 Level 4 ADV Step-Over |
| Best moped-style electric bikes | #1 Revv1 EVO | Not ranked |
| Fastest electric bikes | #11 Revv1 EVO | Not ranked |
| Best electric bikes for tall riders | Not ranked | #12 Ramblas ADV |
| Best electric bikes for seniors | Not ranked | #9 Level 4 ADV Step-Through |
Each guide ranks every model in its pool on published figures alone, so a brand can only place where it publishes the numbers. "Not ranked" means no model of that brand fits the guide's pool or publishes what the score needs.
Model against model
Compare the closest pairs
- Ride1Up Revv1 EVO $2,395vsAventon Current ADV $3,999Compare specs →
- Ride1Up Portola 02 Lite 10Ah $895vsAventon Level 4 REC Step-Through $1,999Compare specs →
- Ride1Up CF Racer1 $2,195vsAventon Soltera 3 ADV $1,499Compare specs →
- Ride1Up Roadster v3 Rigid $1,295vsAventon Level 4 REC Step-Over $1,999Compare specs →
Data quality
What each brand leaves unpublished
Ride1Up
- Missing: Rider limit not published on 17 of 17 modelsCF Racer1, Portola 02 10Ah, Portola 02 15Ah, Portola 02 Lite 10Ah and 13 more. Only a total load, or nothing, is published, so fit checks are less certain.
- Missing: Conflicting figures on 16 specsPortola 02 10Ah (range), Portola 02 10Ah (height), Portola 02 15Ah (range), Portola 02 15Ah (height), Portola 02 Lite 10Ah (range) and 11 more. Each model page shows both figures and which one we use.
- Missing: Battery not stated in watt-hours on 5 of 17 modelsRevv1 DRT, Revv1 EVO, Revv1 FS, Revv1 HT and 1 more. We calculate it from volts × amp-hours.
- Complete: Step-over height published on 17 of 17 modelsCF Racer1 (29.5″), Portola 02 10Ah (16.5″), Portola 02 15Ah (16.5″), Portola 02 Lite 10Ah (16.5″) and 13 more.
- Complete: Battery stated in watt-hours on 5 of 17 modelsNo calculation needed.
Aventon
- Missing: Step-over height not published on 5 of 15 modelsAbound LR, Abound SR, Aventure 3 Step-Over, Aventure 3 Step-Through and 1 more. These can't be ranked in "Best for seniors".
- Missing: Rider limit not published on 15 of 15 modelsAbound LR, Abound SR, Aventure 3 Step-Over, Aventure 3 Step-Through and 11 more. Only a total load, or nothing, is published, so fit checks are less certain.
- Missing: Conflicting figures on 3 specsCurrent ADV (height), Current EXP (height), Level 4 ADV Step-Through (height). Each model page shows both figures and which one we use.
- Complete: Step-over height published on 10 of 15 modelsCurrent ADV (32.6″), Current EXP (32.6″), Level 4 ADV Step-Over (27.5″), Level 4 ADV Step-Through (16.4″) and 6 more.
- Complete: Battery stated in watt-hours on 15 of 15 modelsNo calculation needed.
Questions
Common questions
- Is Ride1Up better than Aventon?
- Neither is better outright; they differ in what you get for the money. Ride1Up's bikes list for less, at a median of $1,395 against $1,999. Aventon fits the bigger batteries, a median of 733 Wh. In our guides, Aventon places higher in 6 of the 11 rankings where either appears. The tables on this page compare their warranties, support, returns, safety certifications and lineups figure by figure, all from the brands' own pages.
- Which is cheaper, Ride1Up or Aventon?
- Ride1Up, on list prices: a median of $1,395 across its e-bikes on sale, against $1,999 for Aventon. Sale prices change weekly; each model page shows the price on the day we checked.
- What warranty do Ride1Up and Aventon offer?
- Ride1Up: 1 year on frame, motor and battery Aventon: Frame 2 years · Motor 2 years · Battery 2 years or 300 charging cycles
- Do Ride1Up and Aventon have US customer support?
- Ride1Up: US phone · San Diego, CA Aventon: US phone · Brea, CA
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