eMTB & road
Aventon Soltera 3 ADV
$1,499
Price
40 Nm
Torque
367 Wh
Battery
37 lb
Weight
Aventon Soltera 3 ADV vs Velotric Summit 2
Two emtb & road e-bikes at $1,499–$2,099, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Summit 2 makes 60 Nm more torque.
- The Summit 2 carries 435 Wh more battery.
- The Soltera 3 ADV is 26.3 lb lighter.
- The Summit 2 carries 140 lb more total load.
- The Soltera 3 ADV costs $600 less.
- The Summit 2 assists 8 mph faster.
- The Summit 2 claims 25 more miles of range.
- The Soltera 3 ADV uses a torque sensor; the Summit 2 uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Soltera 3 ADV is rigid; the Summit 2 is hardtail (front only).
- The Soltera 3 ADV ships as class 1; the Summit 2 ships as class 1–3.
Every spec, side by side
| Soltera 3 ADV | Summit 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,499 | $2,099 |
| Category | eMTB | eMTB |
| Price per Wh | $4.08 per Wh | $2.62 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 40 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Motor power | 250 W | 750 W |
| Peak power | — | 1300 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Aventon | Velotric |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 367 Wh | 802 Wh |
| Voltage | 36.9V | 48V |
| Capacity | 9.94 Ah | 16.7 Ah |
| Removable battery | No | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 70 mi | 95 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 70 miles | 95 mi pedal assist / 70 mi throttle |
| Est. real range | 31 mi | 40 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 12 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 37 lb | 63.3 lb |
| Max load | 300 lb | 440 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle |
| Unlocks to | Class 1 | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 1 | Class 1–3 |
| Throttle | No | — |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | Single speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | Gates Carbon Belt Drive | Shimano CUES |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 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 | 700 x 38c | 27.5 x 2.4 |
| Display | Aventon BC147 | 2.0" color, USB-C |
| Frame | 6061 double-butted aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | S, M, L, XL | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | Yes | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | No | Yes |
| Rack | No | No |
| Kickstand | — | 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 | 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 2026-09-19 and electricbikereview.com on 2026-09-19. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.