E-MTB newcomer: They can also do mountain bikes - Aventon Current in check

With the Current, the Californian brand Aventon is launching its first full-suspension e-mountainbike platform. The suspension has 140 mm of travel at the rear and 150 mm at the front - a classic E-AllMountain. The brand wants to offer a lot of bike for the money with an aggressive pricing policy and, above all, stand out with its software.

The centrepiece of the bike is the new Ultro X mid-motor: 110 Nm torque, 750 watts peak power - and in boost mode it even sprints to 120 Nm at 850 watts. Small, light (2.85 kg) and waterproof to IP67. If you want, you can fine-tune the bike via five support levels: Auto, Eco, Trail, Turbo and Boost - all conveniently via the Aventon app thanks to Ride Tune. The 800 Wh battery offers a range of up to 168 kilometres and the battery can be removed from the bottom. For everyday use, Aventon offers the Current REC with the somewhat tamer Ultro S+ motor (100 Nm) and a classic everyday set-up: Mudguards, pannier rack, lights - basically an E-MTB that's also suitable for the supermarket.

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High-tech for trail adventures: Aventon Control Unit

The bike's dashboard is called the Aventon Control Unit (ACU) and is more than just a simple display: touchscreen, 4G and Bluetooth, OTA updates - all included. There are clever trail functions for adrenaline junkies:

• Wheel-Lift-Control prevents the front wheel from lifting off on steep climbs.
• Jump Tracking automatically records jumps and airtime.
• GPS tracking plus permanently installed rear wheel lock = less worry about theft.

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Technical specifications

The top model: Current EXP

• Frame: Carbon, 6061 aluminium rear triangle, 12x148mm rear, 15x110mm front
• Weight: 24 kg (size L)
• Motor: Aventon Ultro X, 750W peak power, 110 Nm (Boost: 850W, 120 Nm)
• Battery: 800 Wh integrated, removable
• Range: up to 168 km
• Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select 150 mm (44 mm offset)
• Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ (210x55 mm)
• Gear system: SRAM S1000 Transmission 12-speed
• Brakes: SRAM Maven Base (4-piston hydraulic)
• Wheels: 29 inch, double-walled aluminium, tubeless compatible, 32 holes
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Reach: 425.5 mm (S), 450.4 mm (M), 475.3 mm (L), 500.2 mm (XL)
• Price: 5499 €

The aluminium model: Current ADV

• Frame: 6061 aluminium, 12x148 mm rear, 15x110 mm front
• Weight: 25.5 kg (size L)
• Motor: Aventon Ultro X, 750W peak power, 110 Nm (Boost: 850W, 120 Nm)
• Battery: 800 Wh integrated, removable
• Range: up to 168 km
• Fork: RockShox Psylo Gold 150 mm (44 mm offset)
• Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select+ (210x55 mm)
• Gear system: SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission 12-speed
• Brakes: SRAM DB8 Stealth
• Wheels: 29 inch, double-walled aluminium, tubeless compatible, 32 holes
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Reach: 425.5 mm (S), 450.4 mm (M), 475.3 mm (L), 500.2 mm (XL)
• Price: 4499

The urban all-rounder: Current REC

• Frame: 6061 aluminium, 12x148 mm rear, 15x110 mm front
• Weight: 27 kg (size L)
• Motor: Aventon Ultro S+, 750W peak power, 100 Nm
• Battery: 800 Wh integrated, removable
• Range: up to 168 km
• Fork: X-Fusion E-Slide Boost RC 29, 140 mm (44 mm offset)
• Shock: X-Fusion O2 PRO RL
• Shifting: Shimano Cues 10-speed, RD-U6000
• Brakes: Magura Louise
• Brake discs: MDR-S 203 mm
• Equipment: mudguards, pannier rack, lights, side stand
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Reach: 430 mm (S), 455 mm (M), 480 mm (L), 505 mm (XL)
• Price: 3499 €