Let me start this review with my sad song. I am a 63 year old, 300 lb man that has Multiple Sclerosis. For years I have been cycling to hold off the effects of MS. It helped immensely for a long while. I have gone from a road bike, to a comfort bike. to a trike, in order to keep active. Sadly, 2 years ago it caught up to me and I stopped riding. I could no longer apply to energy necessary to get moving from a stop. I missed riding so I thought I would give an ebike a chance.
I did as much research as I could and finally ordered an Abound. I am so happy I did. Ordered it on Sunday and it was here Thursday. It came well packaged. I assembled it according to the instructions/video and had no problems. The only thing that wasn’t covered was where the white reflector went. I saw on a video that it mounted to the handle bars facing forward.
After assembly and charging the battery, I thought I would take a spin around the block. 4 miles later I made it back home. Just the little bit of assistance that Eco mode gave allowed me to ride again. Today I did 10 plus miles and tried out the different settings. I really enjoyed myself.
Just so that you don’t think this review is all rainbows and lollipops, I did find some issues that could use some help. The first is the screen. It is hard to see in the sunshine. The second is I wish that the headlight being on is the default position.
But the biggest design flaw that I noticed while doing my 10 mile ride today was bugs. Not software bugs, but the creepy crawly type. Moths, flies, mosquitoes etc. I was grinning so much that the bugs kept getting caught in my teeth. Aventon engineers need to work around the clock doing wind tunnel testing to create a deflector for me.
If your health is keeping you off a bike, give an ebike a chance. I really look forward to being able to ride again.

My first ebike and I am very happy to have bought it from Aventon. The bike is great - I had some issues at first but the support staff at Aventon resolved them quickly and professionally. The Abound is a great ebike and I recommend Aventon to anyone interested in electric bikes.

Long time rider and bike mechanic in previous life; bought the Abound to replace our shorter commuting and shopping trips, and to (hopefully) carry a 50lb dog to better but farther parks.
Looked at all the available alternative bikes and the choice was clear for both features and value. Well.
Bike in-hand now it's clear we will do all the things we imagined AND just plain ride more.
Ride even when it's a bit hot because even just eco-mode reduces sweat-inducing effort.
Ride further than "short trips" because with this bike the trip is _fun_.
Ride just for fun, like I just did; a quick trip around the block which is that much more --needed-- exercise.
Now just need to convince the dog.

Great bike, loveeee it and use it everyday. I transport my little ones (4 and 2yrs old) to day care and ride everyday to school/work.

I was hesitant at first. I haven't rode a bike since being a kid. I live in the center of my city so biking would be great if I had some storage and let me tell you can this bad boy not only store what you need but the ride isn't really hindered. Not to mention I never thought it'd turn so many head's. I've had numerous encounters about my neat or flashy looking ebike. I loved it so much I bought the aventon aventure 2 aswell. My only thoughts are, extra battery storage would be awesome and why not front turn signals for oncoming traffic at night or during civil twilight hours aswell? The back is awesome but I noticed oncoming traffic has no idea if your turning left or right and at night can't see you hand signal. I added after market signals but hate that I have to use 2 controllers to signal one direction. Thanks for an amazing product!