Commuter
Aventon Level 4 ADV
$2,799
Price
100 Nm
Torque
800 Wh
Battery
61 lb
Weight
Aventon Level 4 ADV vs Priority Skyline Smart.Shift
Two commuter e-bikes at $2,799–$3,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Level 4 ADV costs $1200 less.
- The Skyline Smart.Shift peaks 306 W higher.
- The Level 4 ADV is 7 lb lighter.
- The Level 4 ADV makes 10 Nm more torque.
- The Level 4 ADV carries 80 Wh more battery.
- The Level 4 ADV is mid-drive; the Skyline Smart.Shift is rear hub.
- The Level 4 ADV is hardtail (front only); the Skyline Smart.Shift is rigid.
- The Level 4 ADV has no throttle; the Skyline Smart.Shift has a throttle.
Every spec, side by side
| Level 4 ADV | Skyline Smart.Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,799 | $3,999 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $3.50 per Wh | $5.55 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 100 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Motor power | — | 750 W |
| Peak power | 750 W | 1056 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Aventon Ultro S | Priority |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 800 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Capacity | 20 Ah | — |
| Cells | Samsung 21700 58E | — |
| Removable battery | Yes | — |
| Range (claim) | — | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | — | 20 to 60 miles depending on assist, terrain and rider |
| Est. real range | 40 mi | 36 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 61 lb | 68 lb |
| Max load | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | — | Class 2–3 |
| Throttle | No | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | — | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 10-speed | 12-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Cues (11-39T) | Pinion C1.12i Smart.Shift gearbox, Gates CDX belt |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Rigid |
| Fork travel | 100 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Suspension seatpost | 50 mm | — |
| Tires | — | 27.5 x 2.0 |
| Frame | 6061 aluminium | 6061 aluminum |
| Sizes | R, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Step-through option | Yes | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | UL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271 | "UL 2271 (battery), UL 2849 (system)" on the e-Coast; the Current Plus says only "UL certified" |
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
| Warranty terms | Two-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy) | — |
Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/20/2026 and www.prioritybicycles.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.