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Aventon Current ADV vs Giant Talon E+

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $2,950–$3,999, 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 Current ADV carries 370 Wh more battery.
  • The Current ADV claims 34 more miles of range.
  • The Current ADV makes 35 Nm more torque.
  • The Talon E+ costs $1049 less.
  • The Current ADV is full suspension; the Talon E+ is hardtail (front only).

Every spec, side by side

Current ADVTalon E+
Headline
Price$3,999$2,950
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$5.00 per Wh$6.86 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque110 Nm75 Nm
Peak power750 W—
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeAventon Ultro XGiant SyncDrive Sport 2
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery800 Wh430 Wh
Range (claim)105 mi71 mi
Range as statedUp to 105 miles35-71 miles (Giant range chart, extreme to ideal conditions)
Est. real range50 mi—
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile—
Weight & capacity
Weight56 lb—
Max load300 lb—
Class & speed
Ships asClass 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle—
Unlocks toClass 3—
ClassClass 1–3—
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed28 mph—
Build
Gears12-speed9-speed
DrivetrainSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, XS-1270 T-Type (10-52T)Shimano CUES (11-41T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor200 mm180 mm
Rear rotor200 mm180 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel150 mm100 mm
Rear travel140 mmNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29 x 2.5 Maxxis Minion DHF front, 29 x 2.4 Minion DHR II rear29 x 2.4 Maxxis Rekon
DisplayIntegrated top-tube touchscreenGiant RideControl Dash 2, full color LCD display
Frame6061 aluminumALUXX aluminum
SizesS, M, L, XLS-XL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
Lights—No
Fenders—No
Rack—No
Kickstand—No
SafetyUL 2849—
Safety certificationUL 2849: full system—
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271No UL certification stated on the Reign E+ product page; the battery is described as meeting EN50604
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy)Lifetime on the frame for the original owner (downhill frames 3 years), 2 years on Giant components and e-bike electronics, 2 years or 600 charges on the battery; third-party suspension and groupsets carry their maker's warranty (brand policy)

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

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