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Aventon Level.3 vs Fiido C21

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,099–$1,699, 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 Level.3 carries 524 Wh more battery.
  • The Level.3 assists 13 mph faster.
  • The C21 is 28.4 lb lighter.
  • The C21 costs $600 less.
  • The Level.3 carries 36 lb more total load.
  • The Level.3 claims 8 more miles of range.
  • The Level.3 is hardtail (front only); the C21 is rigid.
  • The Level.3 has a throttle; the C21 has no throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Level.3C21
Headline
Price$1,699$1,099
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.32 per Wh$5.26 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque60 Nm—
Motor power500 W250 W
Peak power864 W—
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeAventonMivice M080
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery733 Wh208.8 Wh
Voltage36V—
Capacity20 Ah—
CellsLG 21700DMEGC
Removable batteryYes—
Range (claim)70 mi62 mi
Range as statedUp to 70 milesUp to 62.14 miles
Est. real range37 mi17 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile12 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight67 lb38.6 lb
Max load300 lb264 lb
Rack capacity60 lb—
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph—
Unlocks toClass 3—
ClassClass 2–3—
ThrottleYesNo
Top assisted speed28 mph15.5 mph
Build
Gears8-speed9-speed
DrivetrainShimano Altus9-speed
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm—
Rear rotor180 mm—
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel80 mmRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpost50 mmNo
Tires27.5 x 2.20700 x 40c (27.6 x 1.57 in), CST or Kenda
DisplayAventon BC2802.4" color LCD
Frame6061 aluminumAluminum alloy
SizesR (17"), L (19")M, L, XL
Step-through optionYesNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesNo
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849—
Safety certificationUL 2849: full system—
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271Product pages show a "CE/UKCA/UL Certified" badge without naming a UL standard; the FAQs list EN15194, CE, UN38.3 and MSDS. Only the Titan cargo bike shows a UL 2849 certificate
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesetsFrame 36 months; motor, battery, display, controller, fork and drivetrain 24 months; torque sensor 6 months; lights, wheels and wear parts 3 months (brand policy)

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

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