Aventon Abound LR vs Velotric GoMad
Aventon Abound LR wins on full charge; Velotric GoMad wins on throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery, weight, max load, top assisted speed. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Abound LR goes about 41 miles and the GoMad about 42 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Abound LR | GoMad | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 41 mi | 42 mi | Tie |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 28 mi | 30 mi | GoMad |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 34 mi | 36 mi | GoMad |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 16% | 18% | GoMad |
| BatteryRated capacity | 733 Wh | 802 Wh | GoMad |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,999 | $1,999 | Tie |
| WeightWith battery | 88 lb | 77 lb | GoMad |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 440 lb | 500 lb | GoMad |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 4.7 h | 5.2 h | Abound LR |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 20 mph | 28 mph | GoMad |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 68 vs 68 mi | 43 vs 44 mi | 29 vs 31 mi | 30 vs 33 mi |
| 200 lb | 61 vs 60 mi | 40 vs 41 mi | 28 vs 29 mi | 26 vs 29 mi |
| 250 lb | 56 vs 54 mi | 36 vs 38 mi | 27 vs 28 mi | 23 vs 25 mi |
| 300 lb | 51 vs 49 mi | 32 vs 34 mi | 26 vs 26 mi | 21 vs 23 mi |
Abound LR first, then GoMad. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.