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Tom's Guide's best cargo ebike: a 750 W longtail that easily hauls a child up hills, with suspension, rear turn signals, an alarm and GPS tracking for $1,999. It weighs 88 lb, the motor whines, and tracking costs $20/year after the first year.
Subscription: Optional: 4G/GPS tracking and geofencing are free for the first year, then $20/year; the alarm and locking kickstand work without it (Tom's Guide, Electric Bike Review)
Real-world range: Aventon claims about 60 miles. Tom's Guide used 30% of the battery on a hilly 12-mile Sport-mode ride (about 40 miles extrapolated). Electric Bike Review got about 75 miles in Eco and 36-38 miles at max assist on mostly flat ground.
Weight: 88 lb (Tom's Guide); 88.4 lb (Electric Bike Review); 440 lb payload
Recalls (CPSC): No CPSC recall found for the Abound (checked 2026-10-11). Aventon recalled its Sinch.2 folding e-bike on 2024-01-04.
E-bike class: Class 2 (pedal assist and throttle to 20 mph) (Tom's Guide)
Battery safety certification: Aventon's product page says 'UL Safety Certified' without naming the standard; Electric Bike Review says the battery is UL 2271 certified.
Top complaints
- Motor whine
Tom's Guide says it makes a whine like a car in reverse whenever the motor engages; noticeable but not a dealbreaker.
- Limited storage with the kid seat
With the passenger chair installed you can't add panniers or a rear basket, so only a front rack adds cargo space (Tom's Guide).
- Brakes and fit nitpicks
Electric Bike Review found the 2-piston brakes adequate but would like 4-piston, the display font small, and the saddle-to-pedal reach short for a 5'11" rider; the torque sensor takes getting used to.
What owners love
- Hauls easily, even uphill
With a 7-year-old on the back, Tom's Guide got up to speed quickly on hills using the 8 gears and throttle.
- Comfortable and stable
Front suspension fork and suspension seat post; Electric Bike Review held 20 mph on a 5-7% grade.
- Security and safety features
Startup password, alarm, GPS tracking and geofencing, rear turn signals and a walk mode (Tom's Guide).
- You need to lift or carry the bike
- You want lots of cargo space with a child seat fitted
- You want 4-piston brakes
- Carrying one child plus groceries
- Replacing short car trips
- Riders 4'11" to 6'3" (Aventon, per Tom's Guide)
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What experts say
- Tom's Guide (best electric bikes): Best cargo ebike (updated 2026-09-17): great design, long range and a strong motor; the motor makes a little noise.
- Tom's Guide (Aventon Abound LR review): Review: a near-perfect bike for carrying a child; $1,999 plus $20/year for tracking after year one.
- Electric Bike Review (Aventon Abound LR review): Review (updated 2025-09-26): stiff frame, keyless battery and long eco range; brakes could be stronger.