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Abound SR

Parents and errand-haulers who want a compact 440-lb-payload cargo bike with built-in GPS theft protection under $2K.

Aventon Abound SR compact cargo ebike in Cobalt Blue, side view. Image via Aventon.

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Strengths

  • ACU smart module: 4G GPS tracking, geofencing, and remote motor deactivation standard.
  • 440 lb total payload with a passenger-ready 143-lb rear rack in a short-tail footprint.
  • Torque sensor plus an 80Nm hub motor, smooth, strong loaded starts.
  • Huge accessory ecosystem: front racks, pegs, seat pads, panniers.
  • Compact 20-inch wheel format keeps loaded handling manageable.

Weaknesses

  • 80 lbs before cargo, ground-floor storage strongly advised.
  • Class 2 / 20 mph cap with no Class 3 unlock on cargo models.
  • Range drops fast with full payload on hills.

Specs

Top Speed Mph
20
Range Miles
60
Motor Watts
750
Battery Wh
720
Weight Lbs
80
Payload Lbs
440
Classification
Class 2
Throttle
Yes
Torque Sensor
Yes
Tire Size
20 x 3.0 in with reflective sidewalls
Smart Features
ACU smart module: 4G GPS tracking, geofencing, remote lock

Sources

Every claim in this guide that isn't first-person experience is traceable to one of the sources below. URLs verified at publication; some may rot. Let us know if so.

  1. Abound SR product pageAventonSpecs and imagery; price cross-verified at dealers (client-side rendering).
  2. Aventon Abound SR ReviewElectric Bike ReviewACU and spec verification.
  3. Abound SR at Fly Rides USAFly Rides USADealer price corroboration $1,895-1,899.
By Max Langley·