Aventon Level 4 REC vs Trek FX+ 2S Midstep
Aventon Level 4 REC wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery, price, max load, full charge; Trek FX+ 2S Midstep wins on weight. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Level 4 REC goes about 47 miles and the FX+ 2S Midstep about 36 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Level 4 REC | FX+ 2S Midstep | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 47 mi | 36 mi | Level 4 REC |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 30 mi | 23 mi | Level 4 REC |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 37 mi | 28 mi | Level 4 REC |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 18% | 12% | Level 4 REC |
| BatteryRated capacity | 733 Wh | 520 Wh | Level 4 REC |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,999 | $2,299.99 | Level 4 REC |
| WeightWith battery | 68.5 lb | 55.6 lb | FX+ 2S Midstep |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 300 lb | 244 lb | Level 4 REC |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 4.7 h | 6.3 h | Level 4 REC |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 28 mph | Tie |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 83 vs 68 mi | 51 vs 39 mi | 35 vs 26 mi | 33 vs 25 mi |
| 200 lb | 74 vs 61 mi | 45 vs 34 mi | 33 vs 25 mi | 29 vs 22 mi |
| 250 lb | 66 vs 55 mi | 40 vs 30 mi | 31 vs 24 mi | 25 vs 19 mi |
| 300 lb | 60 vs 51 mi | 36 vs 27 mi | 30 vs 23 mi | 23 vs 17 mi |
Level 4 REC first, then FX+ 2S Midstep. 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.