Commuter
Aventon Level 4 REC
$1,999
Price
80 Nm
Torque
733 Wh
Battery
68.5 lb
Weight
Aventon Level 4 REC vs Trek FX+ 2
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,999–$2,299.99, 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 REC claims 25 more miles of range.
- The Level 4 REC carries 213 Wh more battery.
- The Level 4 REC assists 8 mph faster.
- The Level 4 REC makes 20 Nm more torque.
- The FX+ 2 is 12.7 lb lighter.
- The Level 4 REC costs $301 less.
- The Level 4 REC ships as class 2–3; the FX+ 2 ships as class 2.
Every spec, side by side
| Level 4 REC | FX+ 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,999 | $2,299.99 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $2.73 per Wh | $4.42 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 80 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 500 W |
| Peak power | 1440 W | — |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Aventon | — |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 733 Wh | 520 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | — |
| Capacity | 20 Ah | — |
| Cells | LG 21700 | — |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 75 mi | 50 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 75 miles (+~10 via regen) | Up to 50 mi |
| Est. real range | 37 mi | 33 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 68.5 lb | 55.78 lb |
| Max load | — | 300 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | — |
| Class | Class 2–3 | Class 2 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CS-HG200-8 (12-32T) | Shimano ESSA U2000 (11-45T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 80 mm | 63 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | — | 50 mm |
| Tires | — | 650 x 50mm (27.5 x 2.0) Bontrager GR0 Comp |
| Display | Aventon A280 | LCD display |
| Frame | 6061 aluminum | Alpha Gold Aluminum |
| Sizes | R, L | S-XL |
| Step-through option | Yes | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | — | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | UL 2849: full system |
| As the maker states it | UL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271 | All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849 |
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
| Warranty terms | Two-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy) | — |
Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/19/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.