eMTB & road
Aventon Soltera 2.5
$1,199
Price
45 Nm
Torque
346 Wh
Battery
46 lb
Weight
Aventon Soltera 2.5 vs Velotric Summit 1
Two emtb & road e-bikes at $1,199–$1,699, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Summit 1 peaks 760 W higher.
- The Summit 1 carries 360 Wh more battery.
- The Summit 1 makes 45 Nm more torque.
- The Summit 1 carries 140 lb more total load.
- The Soltera 2.5 costs $500 less.
- The Summit 1 assists 8 mph faster.
- The Soltera 2.5 is 16 lb lighter.
- The Soltera 2.5 uses a torque sensor; the Summit 1 uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Soltera 2.5 is rigid; the Summit 1 is hardtail (front only).
- The Soltera 2.5 ships as class 2; the Summit 1 ships as class 3.
Every spec, side by side
| Soltera 2.5 | Summit 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,199 | $1,699 |
| Category | eMTB | eMTB |
| Price per Wh | $3.47 per Wh | $2.41 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 45 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Motor power | 350 W | 750 W |
| Peak power | 540 W | 1300 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Aventon | Velotric |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 346 Wh | 706 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | 48V |
| Capacity | 9.6 Ah | 14.7 Ah |
| Cells | LG | — |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | — | 70 mi |
| Range as stated | — | Up to 70 miles |
| Est. real range | 22 mi | 35 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 16 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 46 lb | 62 lb |
| Max load | 300 lb | 440 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 2 | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 2 | Class 3 |
| Throttle | Yes | — |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | — | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | — | Shimano Altus |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 120 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 700c | 27.5 x 2.6 |
| Display | Aventon BC280 | 2.8" color, IPX6, USB charging |
| Frame | Aluminium | Triple-butted aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | S, M, L | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | Yes | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | — | No |
| Rack | — | No |
| 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 | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | Two-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy) | 2 Year Warranty |
Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 2026-09-20 and www.velotricbike.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.