The Aventon Current looks ready to shake up the eMTB landscape. There’s no shortage of full-power, full-suspension options these days, but Aventon’s first-ever full-sus model is making a serious case for itself as a value leader in the trail / all-mountain category. On paper and on the trail, it has a real shot at pulling that off.
Aventon opted for its own custom motor with the Ultro X, which peaks at 750W and 110 Nm of torque. There’s also a Boost mode that bumps things up to 850W and 120 Nm. The motor delivers clear power, smooth acceleration, and strong control across a variety of riding situations. It’s a little noisy when coasting, but otherwise, it’s impressive enough to put itself in the conversation with more established industry names.
The spec
package on our EXP model is seriously compelling: SRAM wireless shifting, powerful SRAM Maven brakes, modern geometry, and a mixed frame with a carbon front triangle and aluminum rear triangle. Weight stays relatively manageable, and the bike feels more playful than you might expect for something in this category.
