I swear to god you read minds! These are two bikes I’ve narrowed it down to (thanks to you since I get a sense of what they’d be like to own in Chicago!) And now this is the perfect video to help me make a decision between the two. Clutch as always, Scott!

I’m an Aventon Level 1 owner but Velotric is actually killing it with this new model.

This definitely helped me decide on the Velotric

I own both Velotric all the way Waiting on the high step version

Another great comparison video

The Aventon is now available in "glacier," kind of a minty-blue. I like the fact that the battery on the velotric is mounted on the top of the tube, which seems like it's less susceptible to road crap. Then again--might make it more vulnerable to rain. I like the reflective tires too. those are super bright at night.

I looked at the level bike before my last bike purchase. The deal breaker was the lack of stem mounting points for a front basket or rack on the level bike. I had also assumed that I would have to invest in a new adjustable stem for the handlebars because the riding position of my Aventon Adventure (stolen) was too far forward for comfortable commuting. The Discover 2 is the best bike, for my purposes, that I have seen. Velotric really put a lot of thought into the design of their bikes

Scott one of the best reviews you have done. We personally like the Aventon because of the dealer network. You can go to your bike shop and test ridev

Would have leaned towards the Discover 2 based on what I had seen/ heard before your comparison, but this only confirms that the Discover 2 offers quite a bit more for the same price.

I think both brands are well-made and you can’t go wrong with either. I have the discover1 and I know a lot of people ride Aventon in my area. Great review!

Very good comparison. I actually own one of each. Love them both!

We say the Level.2 😉

I would choose the Aventon. Batteries are dependable in the long run, service is awesome. Haven't personally tried the Discovery 2. Great review!

Since we have real hills in North Atlanta that hill race with throttle only is the absolute deal killer for the Aventon. Thru axel is also another point for Velotric is you ever need to update the forks on a 27.5 wheel.

Thanks for the video! I haven’t had a chance to test ride either of these yet. How do you feel about the different handle bar positions? I typically like the straight across bars rather than the swept back cruiser style, but everything I’m seeing about the discover 2 aside from the handle bars makes me think that it’s the bike for me. I’m just wondering about those bars. Would love your thoughts.

Great review, if you click on the velotric link you get an error message, link malformed?

I had my mind set on the level 2 but this Discover has really impressed me in the last few days I've seen

The bike shop I bought my bike from had Aventon and Velotric among other choices. I was unsure, but somehow the Velotric seemed better. So I bought it. This video shows that my suspicions were confirmed.

Scott, the VanPowers UrbanGlide Pro really needs to be added to this comparison. It is a serious contender and great quality bike.

I really wish you would’ve added the Ride1up L’td V2 to this comparison. That’s the bike I’m leaning to.

I have a Discover 1 for my wife and she really enjoys it. The main selling point is the higher weight capacity and the UL certified battery. They did have a step-over for the Discover 1, but I'm guessing it didn't sell as well. Given it is built like a tank, you probably don't need it. I like the improvements they made to the Discover 2.

One of the local bike shops near me sells Velotric, and has a large red Discover 2 coming in on Wednesday, so that’s what I’m getting. The two shops (of three in town) won’t do much work to e-bikes you buy online, which doesn’t bode well for Aventon or Rad Power service here. The one that sells Velotric said they used sell Aventon, but stopped when they noticed quality control issues. It’s hard to know what to believe, since the numbers of e-bikes here are very low. I was able to get on the D2 and think I’ll really like it. I was seriously considering an Aventon Aventure.2 because they are now $200 off and are giving a free second battery, but if I can’t get it worked on, what’s the point?

Velotric should make a step-over version. Then I would consider it. The Aventon step-over is a beautifully finished bike.

Scott, do you plan to attend The Electrify Expo in Long Beach on June 1 and 2??? E-Cells E-bikes and Owner David Cleveland will be there in Booth 806. A chance to meet David, ask questions, and Test Ride E-Cells full line of E-bikes. Have Fun at The Expo!!

I would be interested in seeing how the Lectric Xpress compares to these 2 bikes.

Scott, would you use the Aventure.2 for commuting or is the Level 2 the way to go? (thank you!)

Part of the reason I bought a Level 2 is that it has the mounting holes for a Topeak rack, and it looks like it has them on both the step-over and step-through. The Velotric doesn't appear to have them at all and it looks like its rack mounts to the fender. It looks awesome otherwise but that would make it a no-go for me.

Which one has the best inferstructure for repairs and parts .

The buttressing on the Aventon lower frame looks much sturdier on their step-through than on Velotric. Makes me wonder if Aventon is under-stating its capacity. I do know first-hand their weld quality is 2nd to none in the industry. I'm also surprised the Aventon large frame doesn't accommodate riders as tall as Velotec does (I'm 6'5"), but maybe the seat post length on Aventon is limited by the frame buttressing. Although I have an Aventone Aventure2, and give it 100% positive rating in my experience after one-year of ownership, the Velotric is moving my needle more in this segment comparison. Better color choices on Velotic, better rear turn signals on Velotric (another surprise since my Aventure2 has great rear turn signals). Higher speed with throttle on Velotric, and a higher rated rear hub motor with 75 nm. I think I prefer the tires on Aventon, since I already have a fat tire bike and I want to try something with a bit less rolling resistence, and the Aventon tire showed better braking. Seat on Velotric looks to be more padded. Price of both brands is the same. This is a hard choice to make, as things stand right now. I have a very good relationship with the bike shop where I bought the Aventon. I wonder if Aventon plans an upgrade soon. 🤔 I have to think they would narrow the gaps in this review, or even pull ahead. (why does the close-up image comparison of tires @4:10 look narrower for the Velotric, Scott? I expected them to be a hair wider from the tire specs in your graphics. The Aventon is the one with quick-release wheel, right? Are my eyes at fault on tire width? It must be an optical illusion.) Sorry about the long post, I was trying to keep things straight in my head while watching the video.

Yes I am interested in the Discover 2 but I live in Germany. I'm American yes The computer if possible English and German language. Is that possible? And how much does it cost?

When you did your range test--were you pedaling or strictly throttle? With their batteries being nearly identical, it seems like the velotric would pay a penalty with the bigger motor.

Are you able to do something that will talk about customer support? I like Aventon's customer support but I know nothing about Velotric's.

Not having a belt is a deal breaker for me because Im not a sadist that enjoys cleaning greasy bike chains. But id go with the Discover over the Level because of the bigger motor and handle bars.

I originally bought a Discover 1 last year before the torque sensor was introduced by Aventon. Thinking I may want to trade up in the future, I test rode both the level 2 and the adventure 2 recently. The Aventon dealer wanted to charge an additional $200 over retail for assembling the Bike. My Velotric dealer sells for the same price as the website. After watching reviews of the Discover 2, I will hands down go Velotric over Aventon. Dealer location and customer service in this case wins out.

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A dealgreaker for me because I ride on the beach. The Velotric has carbon steel spokes that will eventually rust. The Aventon has stainless steel spokes. Unfortunately, I'm too tall for the Aventon.

Velotric for the win!

I know I'm going to kick myself when Aventon finally comes out with a Level 3 that has 750 W and turn signals, but with the Discover 2 on back order and the nearest Velotric dealer more than 35 miles from me, I'm going to get an Aventon Level 2. My local bike shop has them in stock and they service what they sell. Haha, buyer's remorse in advance....

Now try it with Dan on the A2. Dan looks to be 75 lbs lighter. ;)

There are bikes out there right now that will give you more than 2400w, with a top speed of 40+mph, and for only $2,000, so I'm not sure why anybody would buy anything else! The bigger the brand, the more unlikely they are to offer you the kind of power that I mentioned above, but doing so really makes a companies offering stand out amongst the competition!

I've commented many times that I had a horrible horrible experience with Velotric with my Discover 1 that has turned me off to them forever. This being said the actual Discover 2 bike IS a great bike, but I couldn't possibly leave my Level.2 for it. I am nearing 2,500 miles on my Level.2 since May of 2023 and it has shown absolutely zero signs of wearing out, whereas my original Discover 1 failed entirely after 6 months. I am happy Velotric is making upgrades, but honestly I feel like a lot of these are just, "catching up" to other brands, specifically Aventon. I have no clue if the Level.3 is slated for this year, but I am really excited for a Level.3 model rather than to switch brands.

Velotric wins!

Level 2 comes with a free second battery. If that’s something you want, saves $500

Holy moly I never heard of that velotric bike I feel dumb now, I got the adventure 2 but now I see that the velotric is basically aventure 2 stats for cheaper and skinny tires I kinda feel dumb on my purchase now

Both really good but dang dats sum fat coin

Previous Aventon owner here. I will NOT buy another bike that’s limited to 20mph on throttle. On the road, that’s not safe!

Discover 2 is to heavy and will be a drain on the battery. Not to mention the 750 w motor. They should have provided a bigger battery for Discover 2

Aventon is prettier. I won't lie, it might be enough to sway me.

Aventon has fallen behind here.