Aventon’s second-gen hardtail eMTB keeps the $2,899 price and a quieter mid-drive motor, then dares to ask if it is the best value trail bike under $3,000.
The original Ramblas was Aventon’s first real electric mountain bike, and it sold on a simple pitch: mid-drive torque and trail range for a price the big brands could not touch. This second-gen version keeps that same $2,899 sticker and doubles down. It gets a quieter, more responsive motor, tubeless-ready wheels, and a longer dropper post. We got our first look at the specs and the early reviews. Here is what stands out before we run it through our own test loop. If you are new to the brand, our Aventon Pace 5 REC first ride is a good primer on how Aventon builds its bikes.
What’s New With the Ramblas
The headline is that Aventon held the line on price. You still pay $2,899, same as the first Ramblas. What changed is the tuning. The A100 mid-drive is now a second-gen unit that Aventon says runs quieter and reacts faster to your pedal input. The wheels are tubeless-ready out of the box, and the dropper post grows to 150mm for more room on steep terrain.
There is one downgrade worth knowing about. Electric Bike Review, which scored the bike 91 out of 100, points out that the brakes dropped from SRAM’s 4-piston DB8 to the DB6, and ties that change to tariffs rather than a design choice. It is still a 4-piston hydraulic setup, but it is a step back from the first Ramblas. That is the trade Aventon made to keep the price flat.
Claimed Specs and Price
Everything below is manufacturer-claimed unless we say otherwise. The Ramblas comes in Cerulean, Tropos, and Borealis across M, L, and XL frames. Stock moves fast on the newer trail bikes, and several colorway and size combos were already sold out or on pre-order when we checked, so confirm availability on your size before you commit. We have not put this bike on our scale or through our range loop yet.
| Specification | Aventon Ramblas (claimed) |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $2,899 USD |
| Motor | A100 2nd-gen mid-drive, 250W nominal (750W peak) |
| Torque | 100 Nm |
| Battery | 708Wh (LG 21700 cells, 8.44 lb, ~5 hr charge) |
| Claimed Range | Up to 90 miles |
| Class | Class 1 at 20 mph, unlockable to Class 3 at 28 mph |
| Drivetrain | SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed (34T, 10-50T) |
| Brakes | SRAM DB6 4-piston hydraulic, 200mm rotors |
| Fork | RockShox Psylo Silver, 130mm travel |
| Dropper | 150mm dropper post |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon 29×2.4, tubeless-ready |
| Frame | Hardtail eMTB (M / L / XL) |
| Weight | 54 lb |
| Payload | 300 lb |
| Display & sensors | BC201 display, torque sensor, AUTO mode, Ride Tune |
| Warranty | 2-year, plus lifetime frame |
Motor and Drivetrain
The Ramblas runs Aventon’s A100 mid-drive, a 250W nominal motor that peaks at 750W and puts out a claimed 100 Nm of torque. Because it is a mid-drive with a torque sensor, power comes on with how hard you push the pedals, not with a twist of a throttle. There is no throttle here, which is normal for a trail eMTB. It ships as a Class 1 bike capped at 20 mph and unlocks to Class 3 at 28 mph through the app. AUTO mode and Ride Tune let you shape how aggressive the assist feels.
Shifting is handled by a SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain with a 34T chainring and a 10-50T cassette, so you get a wide gear range for climbs and descents. This is the same motor family Aventon uses on its pricier Aventure.M, tuned here for a lighter trail bike.
Battery and Claimed Range
Power comes from a 708Wh pack built on LG 21700 cells. It weighs about 8.44 pounds and recharges in roughly 5 hours. Aventon claims up to 90 miles per charge, but that figure is an Eco-mode best case on easy ground. On real trails the number drops hard, which is expected for any eMTB working a climb.
Electric Bike Report measured closer to 30 miles of range in Turbo mode on trail, and still summed the bike up as “big power and range, small price.” That gap between the 90-mile claim and 30 miles of hard trail riding is the normal spread between a max Eco number and full-power climbing. We will post our own tested range once we get a unit on our standard loop.
Aventon Ramblas vs Aventure.M
These two bikes cost the exact same $2,899 and share the same A100 mid-drive motor and 100 Nm of torque, so the choice comes down to what you ride. The Ramblas is a proper trail hardtail: 29×2.4 Maxxis Rekon tires, 54 pounds, and geometry built for singletrack. The Aventure.M is a fat-tire all-terrain bike with 26×4.0 rubber, a bigger 733Wh battery, and a heftier 73-pound curb weight built for sand, snow, and comfort over technical trail.
| Model | Motor | Torque | Battery | Claimed range | Weight | Tires | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aventon Ramblas | A100 mid-drive (250W / 750W peak) | 100 Nm | 708 Wh | Up to 90 mi | 54 lb | 29×2.4 trail | $2,899 |
| Aventon Aventure.M | A100 mid-drive (250W / 750W peak) | 100 Nm | 733 Wh | Up to 85 mi | 73 lb | 26×4.0 fat | $2,899 |
Pick the Ramblas if you actually ride trails and want the lighter, more nimble bike. Pick the Aventure.M if you want float over soft terrain and a plush all-around ride. And if you want to move up to full suspension, Aventon’s Current ADV is the step-up option with front and rear travel, though it costs more.
Who Should Buy the Ramblas
What We Like
- Same $2,899 price as the first Ramblas
- Quieter, more responsive 2nd-gen A100 mid-drive
- Strong 100 Nm torque and 708Wh battery
- Tubeless-ready Maxxis Rekon 29×2.4 tires
- Longer 150mm dropper and RockShox Psylo Silver fork
- Class 1 to Class 3 unlock, praised value from EBR outlets
What To Watch
- Brakes downgraded from DB8 to DB6 (per Electric Bike Review)
- Fork feels soft for riders over ~220 lb (per Electric Bike Review)
- Real Turbo trail range near 30 mi, not the 90-mi claim (per Electric Bike Report)
- 300 lb payload limit
- No throttle, pedal-assist only
- We have not fully tested it yet
First-look verdict
On paper and in the early reviews, the second-gen Ramblas looks like one of the strongest value stories in the eMTB world right now. Aventon kept the $2,899 price, improved the motor tune, and added tubeless wheels and a longer dropper, and outlets like Electric Bike Report and Electric Bike Review have been warm on it. The DB6 brake downgrade and a fork that goes soft for heavier riders are the two things we want to feel for ourselves. If you want mid-drive torque and trail range under $3,000, this belongs on your shortlist. We will update this review with full tested figures once we get a unit in.
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