Riding our Aventon Aventure.2 and RadMini up a crazy road to demonstrate how they perform on hills.
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@18andlikeit Жыл бұрын
Love hill climb tests on ebikes that I am interested in, thanks. That hill looks similar to the steepest one in my area. If you can get to the top at 300lbs, I should be able to it at 200lbs and I'm 68. It looked to me that the Aventon has more power as your wife seemed to get up the hill on throttle only faster that the Rad.
@CampingCoastie Жыл бұрын
I am 64 and really like the Aventure. It is really good for me.
@bigonebikes7 ай бұрын
Great tests. Good for you to do that giant hill several times.
@CampingCoastie7 ай бұрын
It's a tough hill. I thought it would make a great test.
@tonybigos1471 Жыл бұрын
Great test, I'm 300lbs also and that is exactly what I wanted to see. Thank You that will help me make a decision to get one.
@CampingCoastie Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I really like my Aventure.
@bigonebikes7 ай бұрын
If you are a bigger guy I’d highly recommend test riding an Ariel Rider Kepler. I am 350 and with its 52v battery, hills like this don’t take near that much effort at all. We are looking at the Aventon for my wife who is much smaller. What a sweet ebike.
@jwillwork36839 ай бұрын
Those houses on that hill will be stunning!
@CampingCoastie9 ай бұрын
Our little town is a great place to live.
@snoopaloop0072 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing with us! Appreciate the test.
@CampingCoastie2 ай бұрын
I am really enjoying my bike. It hauls me around pretty good considering my size.
@snoopaloop0072 ай бұрын
@@CampingCoastie just picked one up yesterday and i love it already!
@BrrGrrDelux Жыл бұрын
An incline of 12° is more than a 21% grade. You're right, that's a heckuva hill. I kinda wanted to see how fast you could get going on that Aventon coming down the hill, but Deb would've probably had a heart attack.
@CampingCoastie Жыл бұрын
She would have. On a lessor grade, I have hit 37.5 mph.
@daveanddianethrowingcautio57079 ай бұрын
We have had the Rad Minies for well over a year and have been very happy with their performance so far. But I guess what this means is that IF you and I lost a little weight we would be even more happy LOL!!!
@CampingCoastie9 ай бұрын
I am trying to lose some weight, I have gone from 330 to 298 today. It would really be good for me, maybe you too. That way, the Rad wouldn't cringe when I walk by it.
@lisalalita10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review, I have 2 x 20+% grade hills where I am & it is hard to judge what bike is best so looking at many reviews. Have you tried the rad mini on that hill to get a better comparison between the two? How does it compare?
@CampingCoastie10 ай бұрын
Deb rode her Rad Mini up the hill and my Aventure. The Mini would not get me very much up the hill at all.
@lisalalita10 ай бұрын
@@CampingCoastie I am a bit bigger than her, so good to know. 🙂 Thank you.
@John-ve6ms11 ай бұрын
750W hub motors just do not have enough torque even with motor internally geared as this one is on steep hills. I ride a modified specialized rockhopper with a 1000w mid drive which peaks at about 1600-1700 watts. I am 185 lbs and it climbs hills of that grade at about 15-17 mph, but does not run out of steam. Of course with mid-drive I still have rear cassette gearing advantage over a hub drive so the torque difference is enormous. Careful on downhill. The speeds can get crazy on a long downgrade 40+ mph is common. Be safe.
@CampingCoastie11 ай бұрын
Sounds like you have a great bike. It can get way too fast coming down hill, I hit 37.5 on another steep hill, and I was on the brakes!
@joerosa985310 ай бұрын
Please when you have a chance ask Nick Recchio about having auto dump valves for us older folks. BTW great videos. Thanks
@CampingCoastie10 ай бұрын
Thanks. I will ask him.
@18andlikeit Жыл бұрын
I noticed that your seat is to low. You'll get more leg power for hills if you adjust the seat higher so your legs are almost straight on the pedal down stroke. Less stress on your knees as well.
@CampingCoastie Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I need to raise it some. Thanks for the tip.
@user-xc2he3jo4s Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Maybe take the hill at 10 to 15 miles an hour and see if it is easier with some momentum. The Velotric Nomad 1 and Hovsco Alpha 26 both seem to have a little more grunt for hill climbs, but the Nomad 1 doesn't have a torque sensor only a cadence sensor. I'm expecting my Aventure.2 in a couple of days. I bought a spare battery. but there is currently no battery covers for the Aventure.2 colors. Great video. Thanks!
@CampingCoastie Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I am really enjoying my Aventure! Yesterday, we rode 29 miles on trails in Georgia. Used a lot of battery on the hills for the first trail, mostly flat on the second part. I had 15% battery left at the end.
@CampingCoastie Жыл бұрын
Love to hear how you like your bike when you get it.
@justcollectingdust Жыл бұрын
where is this located...beautiful area!
@CampingCoastie Жыл бұрын
Ball Ground, GA
@jwillwork36839 ай бұрын
My city is full of hills, I was gona buy this today but now I am not sure it has enough hill climbing ability ( av.2 ). I am 6'4 225, I wanted the Wired Freedom for that reason but i live in Canada. The Raev Bullet GTX is 1k more FML and not good for peddling. Any one W any advice please drop A comment.
@CampingCoastie9 ай бұрын
I am 290, that's a lot more than 225. It would be nice if you could try to ride different models.
@jwillwork36839 ай бұрын
@@CampingCoastie I wish, were I live I have to buy then try.
@CampingCoastie9 ай бұрын
@jwillwork3683 I understand. That's why I have a Rad I don't use. Luckily for me, there was an Aventon dealer a couple of hours from my home.
@preyingmathis25179 ай бұрын
Velotric nomad 1 would do it on throttle only. Aventon bikes suck for low end torque. Aventon torque is more geared for mid to high end. If you get a good 15 mph run up to it you may have better luck.
@CampingCoastie9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@jwillwork36839 ай бұрын
You and your wife are so cool, wanna get my wife into e bikes would be fun doing stuff like this W her.
@CampingCoastie9 ай бұрын
It's a lot of fun getting out on bikes! We really have fun in Key West on our bikes, so easy to get around and park. Just make sure to get good bike locks.
@snapshotprophotobooth18645 ай бұрын
Yes I was disappointed with hills with the adventure 2 , Im 264 pounds and throttle only never makes it up large hills unless I peddle the hell out of it in turbo mode and even in turbo I sometimes don't make it on 12% grade. you reallly have to research your weight and height when buying a Ebike, Everything else on level and small hills is great about the bike, It is probably the best looking bike also. But do your research its better to have power when you need it in a ebike than not. now im buying the Wired cruiser which has lots of power for my size to make it up hills. so do the research regarding your weight or you will be looking for bike number 2 like me. and to tell you the truth I saw your video before buying the AA2 and still purchase this bike and didn't pay to much attention about hills, I wish I had. If your under I would say 210 max the bike should work out for you on hill climbing you will still be peddeling but should be less of a workout.
@CampingCoastie5 ай бұрын
This is the toughest hill I have ever rode up. More power surely would be nice.
@18andlikeit Жыл бұрын
And is it just me or does it take longer for your wife to ride down the hill that it does to ride up it? Haha
@CampingCoastie Жыл бұрын
She does take her time a bit, and I will agree.
@MichaelHplus8 ай бұрын
Seems a bit dangerous (I’m not talking about the bikes - I’m referring to disclosing your wife’s weight on KZfaq).
@CampingCoastie8 ай бұрын
I know, it was just a risk I had to take.
@jasras50035 ай бұрын
🤣
@ghostgoat55082 ай бұрын
Throttle doesn’t work if you’re peddling lol
@CampingCoastie2 ай бұрын
So then, when going 20 - 28 mph don't use the throttle?
@ghostgoat55082 ай бұрын
No, the throttle only works when not peddling and will take you to 20mph. 20mph and up you need to peddle.
@ghostgoat55082 ай бұрын
And pressing the throttle at any speed while peddling does nothing.