The brand's update to its Aventure fat tire e-bike is no exception. Now's the time to level up!ĪVAILABLE IN STEP THROUGH READ FULL REVIEWīEST-PRICED WITH SHIMANO MOTOR Co-op Cycles CTY e2.1Īventon has been on a roll, with new models and revisions to existing platforms. Additionally, Aventon is currently offering $200 off pricing on a spare battery with the purchase of a Level.2. Plus, the Level.2 rides great and is priced right. This e-bike has everything you need for commuting or getting around town. Aventon still has the first-generation Level available for only $1,500. The updates to the platform make an already great bike even better.

The Aventon Level.2 remains the best commuter e-bike you can purchase for less than $2,000 and one of the best commuter bikes you can buy overall. In our testing, the Level.2 performed better than expected in every situation. The integrated lights and a smaller, easier-to-use display help make one of our favorite commuter e-bikes even better. The Level.2 has a more natural and intuitive feel when riding. A new torque sensor delivers power to the rear hub motor more evenly than the previous generation bike. You can cross-reference OSHA’s Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories if you want to take a deep dive into the topic.Īventon updated its outstanding Level e-bike to have a smoother ride and added visibility. If owning a UL 2849-certified bike is important to you, ask the brand from which you are purchasing it for proof of certification. So, expect the list of Certified e-bikes to grow in the coming months. The UL Mark, or any authorized certification mark, can only be issued upon successful demonstration of meeting the requirements of the safety standard.” UL’s updated list of products Certified to UL 2849 can be found here.īicycling contacted many brands who informed us they are evaluating the standards and certification process. Ibrahim Jilani, UL’s Global Director of Consumer Technology notes, “Certification is always earned by a manufacturer and not a given when they undergo a product submittal. However, just because something is marketed as UL 2849 compliant, tested to UL 2849, or even “certified to UL 2849” does not mean it is UL Safety Certified. Recently, New York City enacted a law requiring that any e-bike sold in the city (starting September 16, 2023) “has been certified by an accredited testing laboratory for compliance with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standard 2849”. for improved safety certification of e-bikes, batteries, and motor units. Following a dramatic increase in fires caused by the lithium-ion batteries used in electric bikes, there is a push from local officials, regulatory agencies, and advocacy groups across the U.S.

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