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Aventon Level 4 ADV vs Monarc Tracer

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,899–$2,799, 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 Tracer peaks 888 W higher.
  • The Tracer carries 640 Wh more battery.
  • The Tracer costs $900 less.
  • The Tracer carries 120 lb more total load.
  • The Level 4 ADV is 12 lb lighter.
  • The Level 4 ADV makes 15 Nm more torque.
  • The Level 4 ADV uses a torque sensor; the Tracer uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The Level 4 ADV is mid-drive; the Tracer is rear hub.
  • The Level 4 ADV has no throttle; the Tracer has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Level 4 ADVTracer
Headline
Price$2,799$1,899
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$3.50 per Wh$1.32 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque100 Nm85 Nm
Motor power750 W
Peak power750 W1638 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeAventon Ultro SBafang B750
Drive systemBafang
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery800 Wh1440 Wh
Voltage48V
Capacity20 Ah30 Ah
CellsSamsung 21700 58ELG
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)130 mi
Range as statedUp to 65 miles per battery, 130 miles on both
Est. real range40 mi72 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight61 lb73 lb
Max load300 lb420 lb
Rack capacity59 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 2–3
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed28 mph
Build
Gears10-speed9-speed
DrivetrainShimano Cues (11-39T)Shimano Cues (11-36T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor203 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost50 mm
Tires27.5 x 2.2
Display3.5" touchscreen, app, OTA updates
Frame6061 aluminium6061 hydroformed aluminum
SizesR, LHigh-step and step-through
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2271
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2271: battery only
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271Battery Certification UL2271
Warranty2 yr5 yr
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/20/2026 and monarcbikes.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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