Aventon Level 2 vs Aventon Sinch 2 Step
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Aventon Sinch 2 Step is 40 Nm more torque than the Aventon Level 2. Everything else is below, including where it loses.
Range is our estimate under the reference ride, not the manufacturer's claim. Cost is over 5 years at 3,000 km a year, on the same formula the cost-of-ownership calculator runs. How we work this out
| Spec | Aventon Level 2 | Aventon Sinch 2 Step |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 49 km | 49 km |
| Battery | 672 Wh | 672 Wh |
| Weight | 20.9 kg | 24.9 kg |
| Motor torque | 40 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Top speed | 45 km/h | 32 km/h |
| Price | $1,899 | $1,699 |
| 5-year cost | $2,151 | $2,324 |
Where each one wins
- Aventon Sinch 2 Step is 40 Nm more torque.
- Aventon Level 2 is 13 km/h faster.
- Aventon Level 2 is 4.0 kg lighter.
The Aventon Level 2 leads on 2 of these, the Aventon Sinch 2 Step on 1. Neither sweeps it, so the choice comes down to which of those you actually use.
Who each one is for
Aventon Level 2
Suits you if you want:
- 20.9 kg, light enough to carry up a flight of stairs
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 200 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 49 km estimated, which covers a 24 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 40 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Aventon Sinch 2 Step
Suits you if you want:
- 80 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- folds, so it fits a boot, a train or a hallway
- step-through frame, easier to mount in work clothes
- rated to 188 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 49 km estimated, which covers a 24 km each-way commute
Each line above is read straight from the specification: torque, weight, payload, battery and our range estimate. Nothing here is a preference, and neither bike is being recommended over the other.
What each one costs to own
Over 5 years the Aventon Level 2 costs about 160 EUR less to own, once purchase, charging, servicing, a battery replacement where one is due, and resale are all counted.
That figure moves mostly on the battery. The Aventon Level 2 covers about 35,840 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Aventon Sinch 2 Step, about 35,840 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Aventon Level 2 | Aventon Sinch 2 Step |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $1,899 | $1,699 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $648 | $972 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-463 | $-415 |
| Total | $2,151 | $2,324 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Aventon Level 2 if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
- Pick the Aventon Sinch 2 Step if your route has real hills, or you carry cargo or a passenger.
- Pick the Aventon Level 2 if your commute has fast stretches where the assist cutting out matters.
- Pick the Aventon Level 2 if the five-year total is what you are optimising.
Verdict
On the measured axes the Aventon Level 2 is the better buy, and the Aventon Sinch 2 Step needs a reason of its own: a colour, a frame, a shop you trust, a price that moves. None of those are in our numbers, and all of them are legitimate.
Range here is an estimate under one reference ride, not a measurement. Yours will differ with terrain, weight, tyres and weather, which is what the range calculator is for.
Tell me when either of these gets cheaper
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