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Aventon Level.3 vs Heybike Hybrid

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,699–$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 Hybrid carries 140 lb more total load.
  • The Hybrid claims 30 more miles of range.
  • The Hybrid peaks 336 W higher.
  • The Hybrid makes 15 Nm more torque.
  • The Hybrid carries 131 Wh more battery.
  • The Level.3 uses a torque sensor; the Hybrid uses a torque + cadence sensor.

Every spec, side by side

Level.3Hybrid
Headline
Price$1,699$1,699
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.32 per Wh$1.97 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque60 Nm75 Nm
Motor power500 W750 W
Peak power864 W1200 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeAventonHeybike
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery733 Wh864 Wh
Voltage36V
Capacity20 Ah
CellsLG 21700
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)70 mi100 mi
Range as statedUp to 70 miles100 miles max range
Est. real range37 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight67 lb
Max load300 lb440 lb
Rack capacity60 lb66 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 2–3Class 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano AltusShimano Altus
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYes
Suspension seatpost50 mm
Tires27.5 x 2.2027.5 x 2.4
DisplayAventon BC280
Frame6061 aluminum
SizesR (17"), L (19")
Step-through optionYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271"UL 2849 Safety Standards" on some models and "In accordance with UL 2849" on others, which is not the same claim
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/19/2026 and www.heybike.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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