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Aventon Current ADV vs Trek Rail+ 5 Gen 5

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $3,999–$4,999.99, 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 assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Current ADV costs $1001 less.
  • The Current ADV ships as class 1–3; the Rail+ 5 Gen 5 ships as class 1.

Every spec, side by side

Current ADVRail+ 5 Gen 5
Headline
Price$3,999$4,999.99
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$5.00 per Wh$6.25 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque110 Nm—
Peak power750 W—
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeAventon Ultro XBosch Performance Line CX
Drive system—Bosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery800 Wh800 Wh
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)105 mi—
Range as statedUp to 105 miles—
Est. real range50 mi50 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight56 lb54.64 lb
Max load300 lb300 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttleClass 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks toClass 3Class 1
ClassClass 1–3Class 1
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears12-speed12-speed
DrivetrainSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, XS-1270 T-Type (10-52T)Shimano Deore M6200 / M8200 derailleur (10-51T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor200 mm203 mm
Rear rotor200 mm203 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel150 mm160 mm
Rear travel140 mm160 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29 x 2.5 Maxxis Minion DHF front, 29 x 2.4 Minion DHR II rear29 x 2.40 Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR (27.5 on size S)
DisplayIntegrated top-tube touchscreenBosch Kiox 400C, mini remote
Frame6061 aluminumAlpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesS, M, L, XLS-XL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
Lights—No
Fenders—Yes
Rack—No
Kickstand—No
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: full system
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty2 yr—
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy)—

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/30/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/29/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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