Velotric Go 1 vs Aventon Abound SR
Two cargo / family e-bikes at a similar price, compared on the same normalized specs. Both scored by us, both reviewed in full.
The verdict
These are close on payload, class, and brakes, so the real call is whether you'd rather pay less and haul less bike (Go 1) or pay more for a stronger motor and accept the extra 15 lb (Abound SR).
Buy the Velotric Go 1
Buy the Velotric Go 1 if you want to save $200 and you'll actually carry this bike up steps or lift it onto a rack — 15 lb lighter is real when you're doing that by hand.
Buy the Aventon Abound SR
Buy the Aventon Abound SR if you want more motor to lean on (750W nominal vs 500W) and a bit more battery and range, and the extra weight and $200 don't bother you.
The differences that matter
- Velotric Go 1 costs $200 less.
- Aventon Abound SR runs a 250W bigger motor on continuous power.
- Velotric Go 1 is 15 lb lighter, which you notice lifting it or carrying it up steps.
Who each one is for
Velotric Go 1
Parents and errand-runners who want an affordable, stable way to haul kids and cargo around town instead of driving.
Aventon Abound SR
Parents and errand-runners who want to replace a second car with one bike that carries real loads and goes real distances.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Velotric Go 1 | Aventon Abound SR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,699 | $1,899 |
| Motor (nominal) | 500W | 750W |
| Torque | 65 Nm | Not published |
| Battery | 691.2 Wh | 733 Wh |
| Claimed range | 55 mi | 60 mi |
| Weight | 65 lb | 80 lb |
| Max payload | 440 lb | 440 lb |
| Motor type | hub | hub |
| E-bike class | Class 2 | Class 2 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc Brake 4-Piston | Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drivetrain | SHIMANO 7-speed | Shimano Altus RD-M310 8 Speed |
| Tire size | 20x3.0" | 20 x 3.0 |
Highlighted values are the better of the two where both brands publish the number. Where a spec isn't published we leave it blank rather than guess.
The short version on each
Velotric Go 1
What's good
- A 440-pound total load limit means one bike can handle you, a kid seat, and a loaded grocery run all at once.
- A throttle lets you pull away from stops and crawl through traffic without pedaling, which really helps with a heavy load on board.
- Four-piston hydraulic disc brakes give you strong, dependable stopping power even when the bike is fully packed.
What to know
- On a steep, fully loaded climb the 500-watt motor is the weak spot, so expect it to slow noticeably as the grade gets steeper.
Aventon Abound SR
What's good
- A 440-pound total weight limit that stays generous even with a passenger and a heavy haul on board
- A big 733Wh battery with enough capacity that charging turns into a weekly chore instead of a nightly one
- A throttle that helps you pull a loaded bike away from a standstill without straining the pedals
What to know
- Aventon doesn't publish a torque figure, which is the one spec cargo shoppers use to judge how it pulls a full load uphill