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Aventon Abound SR vs Tern Quick Haul D8

Two cargo & family e-bikes at $1,899–$2,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Abound SR carries 333 Wh more battery.
  • The Abound SR makes 30 Nm more torque.
  • The Quick Haul D8 is 29.7 lb lighter.
  • The Abound SR costs $1100 less.
  • The Abound SR carries 109 lb more total load.
  • The Quick Haul D8 claims 5 more miles of range.
  • The Abound SR is rear hub; the Quick Haul D8 is mid-drive.
  • The Abound SR is hardtail (front only); the Quick Haul D8 is rigid.
  • The Abound SR has a throttle; the Quick Haul D8 has no throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Abound SRQuick Haul D8
Headline
Price$1,899$2,999
CategoryCargo & familyCargo & family
Price per Wh$2.59 per Wh$7.50 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque80 Nm50 Nm
Motor power750 W—
Peak power1188 W—
DriveRear hubMid-drive
Motor makeAventonBosch Active Line Plus
Drive system—Bosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery733 Wh400 Wh
Voltage36V—
Capacity20 Ah—
CellsLG 21700—
Removable batteryYes—
Range (claim)60 mi65.2 mi
Range as statedUp to 60 miles33.6-65.2 miles (400Wh)
Est. real range29 mi25 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight80 lb50.3 lb
Max load440 lb331 lb
Rack capacity143 lb110 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph—
Unlocks toClass 2—
ClassClass 2—
ThrottleYesNo
Top assisted speed20 mph20 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano AltusShimano Altus 1x8 (11-34T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor203 mm—
Rear rotor180 mm—
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel50 mmRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpostNo—
Tires20 x 3.020 in Schwalbe Big Apple (55-406), puncture protection, Reflex
DisplayAventon BC147Bosch Purion
Frame6061 aluminum6061 aluminium
SizesOne sizeOne size
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
Lights—Yes
Fenders—Yes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: full system
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271Tern ebikes use e-bike systems that are certified to UL 2849
Warranty2 yr—
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets—

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/19/2026 and www.ternbicycles.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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