Aventon Aventure M vs Trek Verve+ 2 Lowstep
Aventon Aventure M wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery, max load, full charge, top assisted speed; Trek Verve+ 2 Lowstep wins on price, weight. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Aventure M goes about 42 miles and the Verve+ 2 Lowstep about 27 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Aventure M | Verve+ 2 Lowstep | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 42 mi | 27 mi | Aventure M |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 28 mi | 17 mi | Aventure M |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 33 mi | 21 mi | Aventure M |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 12% | 10% | Aventure M |
| BatteryRated capacity | 733 Wh | 400 Wh | Aventure M |
| PriceBrand store, today | $2,699 | $2,399.93 | Verve+ 2 Lowstep |
| WeightWith battery | 73 lb | 51.8 lb | Verve+ 2 Lowstep |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 400 lb | 248 lb | Aventure M |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 4.7 h | 5.0 h | Aventure M |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 20 mph | Aventure M |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 67 vs 52 mi | 44 vs 29 mi | 31 vs 19 mi | 31 vs 19 mi |
| 200 lb | 59 vs 46 mi | 40 vs 25 mi | 29 vs 19 mi | 26 vs 16 mi |
| 250 lb | 52 vs 42 mi | 36 vs 23 mi | 27 vs 18 mi | 23 vs 14 mi |
| 300 lb | 47 vs 38 mi | 32 vs 20 mi | 26 vs 17 mi | 21 vs 13 mi |
Aventure M first, then Verve+ 2 Lowstep. 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.