When it first entered the fat-tire e-bike world, the Aventon Aventure was a disruptive model that set a new high bar for what consumers could expect from a sub-$2,000 electric fat bike. The follow-up Aventure.2 built upon that legacy. While many of its contemporaries have caught up in certain aspects, the Aventure.2 still stands head and shoulders above the rest.
It’s not just the 750W Bafang rear hub motor or the fully integrated 720 Wh battery that have us so enamored with this electric fatty; it’s also that Aventon managed to chock it full of little features and extras that are still somewhat uncommon on many e-bikes in this category.
For example, the Aventure.2 has a torque sensor, which allows for a more natural feel and also gives it better battery efficiency. Better efficiency equals better range, allowing you to go further without the need for a larger, heavier battery. Aventon also included a full-color LCD display, metal fenders, a full Shimano Altus drivetrain, and Tektro hydraulic brakes.
To top that off, it’s just a nice bike to ride. The Aventure.2’s handling is sporty without being overly athletic, and though it is a bit heavy, it handles multi-use trails and OHV roads surprisingly well.
It also comes available in step-over and step-through frames with a selection of appealing colors (a standout feature in a sea of black and white fat bikes).
The Aventure.2 ships as a Class 2 e-bike, but like most of the bikes on this list, it’s easily convertible to Class 3 through the Aventon app, which gives it a top pedal-assisted speed of 28 mph. We’ve tested and compared this bike head-to-head against some of its biggest competitors, and the results don’t lie: the Aventure.2 offers excellent performance, comfort, and value for the buck.
To put it simply, we’re huge fans of the Aventure.2, which is why it is our choice for the best fat tire electric bike of 2024.
