Are Aventon electric bikes legal (and safe)?
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This page checks 17 Aventon e-bikes sold in the UK, the EU and the US. In the UK (£1,999 to £4,999), 4 of 5 are legal as listed and 1 is listed outside the limits (Abound LR). In the EU (€2,599 to €7,999), 7 of 7 are legal as listed. In California ($1,199 to $7,999), 3 of 13 are legal as listed and 10 can't be confirmed from what Aventon publishes. One regulator record names Aventon (US); it's under battery safety and recalls.
Independent: no brand pays to be listed here, and none can change a mark. Some buttons are affiliate links (how this site earns). Riding in the UK? UK e-bike laws in full.
The law in the EU, in short
- Motor: 250 W max continuous rated power34
- Motor stops helping at: 25 km/h, and whenever you stop pedalling34
- Throttle: Start-up or push assist only (to 6 km/h in Germany)35
- Faster or stronger: A powered cycle or moped: needs type approval34
- Battery, from Feb 2027: Replaceable by an independent repairer36
Aventon has no Australian store1. The rules there are on the Queensland page.
How I check Aventon e-bikes
- The bikes. I read Aventon's own product page for all 5 e-bikes it sells in the UK, on 25 October 2026, and note four things: the motor's power, the speed the motor helps up to, whether there's a throttle and how fast it goes, and any safety certification claimed.
- Gaps. Where a product page leaves a figure out, I look in Aventon's other published documents: its buying guides, FAQs, manuals and other regional stores. Whatever I use is linked next to the figure. I never estimate a figure or borrow one from a reviewer.
- The law. Each figure is set against the law in the UK, read from the official source. Power is compared as continuous (rated) power, because that's what the law limits. Where a brand only gives a peak figure, that's a ?, not a ✓.
- Unlocking. If Aventon's own page says a bike can be unlocked, or has a mode faster than the legal limit, that's recorded, word for word.
- Certification. A standard named on a product page (UL 2849, UL 2271, EN 15194) counts as a claim, not proof. Where a certificate is public, the paperwork score says so.
- Recalls and safety reports. I search OPSS (UK), checked 25 Oct 202632; CPSC (US), checked 25 Oct 202633. Anything found is quoted as the regulator wrote it.
- The marks. ✓ means Aventon's published figures sit inside the limits. ? means a figure the law depends on isn't published, or the law itself is unclear. ✗ means the brand lists it outside the limits. It's an analysis of documents, not a test ride and not an opinion.
- Updates. Prices and product pages are re-checked on the 1st of every month. If something here is wrong, send the document to hello@velorution.com and I'll re-check it within five working days.
Aventon Abound (LR, SR): are they legal?
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Abound LR
£1,999 · $1,999
🇬🇧 UK ✗Not legal as listed 🇺🇸 California ?Can't confirm 🇺🇸 NYC ✓Legal as listed 🇺🇸 Florida ?Can't confirm
Not sold in the EU or Australia.
- 🇬🇧 the UK: Motor listed at 750 W5; the limit is 250 W2
- 🇺🇸 California: Rated 750 W but listed at 1,188 W peak23; the law sets 750 W without saying rated or peak37
- 🇺🇸 Florida: Listed at 750 W23; the law says less than 750 W42
Same name, different bike: the UK and US versions have different motors or speeds. Compare them in Specs.
Specs
| 🇬🇧 UK version | 🇺🇸 US version | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | $1,999 |
| Motor | Shengyi 36 V 750 W hub drive (1,188 W peak)5 | 750 W rated, 1,188 W peak23 |
| Top assisted speed | 25 km/h (“in accordance with UK EAPC regulations”, the page says)5 | 20 mph (listed as Class 2; Class 2 stops helping at 20 mph by law12)23 |
| Throttle | Not stated | Yes, to 20 mph23 (Class 2 throttles stop at 20 mph by law12) |
| Certification stated | UL 2849 stated5 | UL 2849 stated23 |
From Aventon's UK product page5 · Aventon's US product page23. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Abound SR
$1,899
🇺🇸 California ?Can't confirm 🇺🇸 NYC ✓Legal as listed 🇺🇸 Florida ?Can't confirm
Not sold in the UK, the EU or Australia.
- 🇺🇸 California: Rated 750 W but listed at 1,188 W peak25; the law sets 750 W without saying rated or peak37
- 🇺🇸 Florida: Listed at 750 W25; the law says less than 750 W42
Specs
| Price | $1,899 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 750 W rated, 1,188 W peak25 |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph (listed as Class 2; Class 2 stops helping at 20 mph by law12)25 |
| Throttle | Yes, to 20 mph25 (Class 2 throttles stop at 20 mph by law12) |
| Certification stated | UL 2849 stated25 |
From Aventon's US product page25. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Aventon Current (EXP, ADV, LTD and more): are they legal?
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Current EXP
£4,999 · €5,499 · $5,999
🇬🇧 UK ✓Legal as listed 🇪🇺 EU ✓Legal as listed 🇺🇸 California ?Can't confirm 🇺🇸 NYC ✗Not legal as listed 🇺🇸 Florida ?Can't confirm
Not sold in Australia.
- 🇺🇸 California: Motor listed at 750 W peak, rated power not stated17; the limit is 750 W37
- 🇺🇸 New York City: Listed at 28 mph17; NYC shops may not sell e-bikes over 25 mph40
- 🇺🇸 Florida: Motor listed at 750 W peak, rated power not stated17; the limit is 750 W42
Same name, different bike: the UK and US versions have different motors or speeds. Compare them in Specs.
Specs
| 🇬🇧 UK version | 🇪🇺 EU version | 🇺🇸 US version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | €5,499 | $5,999 |
| Motor | 250 W rated, 750 W peak7 | 250 W rated, 750 W peak7 | 750 W peak (850 W peak in Boost mode); rated power not stated17 |
| Top assisted speed | 25 km/h6 | 25 km/h7 | 28 mph (listed as “Class 1 (Convertible to Class 3)”; Class 3 stops helping at 28 mph by law12)17 |
| Throttle | Not stated | Not stated | None17 (Class 1 has no throttle by law12) |
| Certification stated | EN 15194 stated6 | EN 15194 stated7 | None stated |
From Aventon's UK product page6 · Aventon's EU product page7 · Aventon's US product page17. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Current ADV
£3,499 · €3,999 · $3,999
🇬🇧 UK ✓Legal as listed 🇪🇺 EU ✓Legal as listed 🇺🇸 California ?Can't confirm 🇺🇸 NYC ✗Not legal as listed 🇺🇸 Florida ?Can't confirm
Not sold in Australia.
- 🇺🇸 California: Motor listed at 750 W peak, rated power not stated18; the limit is 750 W37
- 🇺🇸 New York City: Listed at 28 mph18; NYC shops may not sell e-bikes over 25 mph40
- 🇺🇸 Florida: Motor listed at 750 W peak, rated power not stated18; the limit is 750 W42
Same name, different bike: the UK and US versions have different motors or speeds. Compare them in Specs.
Specs
| 🇬🇧 UK version | 🇪🇺 EU version | 🇺🇸 US version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,499 | €3,999 | $3,999 |
| Motor | 250 W rated, 750 W peak9 | 250 W rated, 750 W peak9 | 750 W peak (850 W peak in Boost mode); rated power not stated18 |
| Top assisted speed | 25 km/h8 | 25 km/h9 | 28 mph (listed as “Class 1 (Convertible to Class 3)”; Class 3 stops helping at 28 mph by law12)18 |
| Throttle | Not stated | Not stated | None18 (Class 1 has no throttle by law12) |
| Certification stated | EN 15194 stated8 | EN 15194 stated9 | None stated |
From Aventon's UK product page8 · Aventon's EU product page9 · Aventon's US product page18. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Current LTD
€7,999 · $7,999
🇪🇺 EU ✓Legal as listed 🇺🇸 California ?Can't confirm 🇺🇸 NYC ✗Not legal as listed 🇺🇸 Florida ?Can't confirm
Not sold in the UK or Australia.
- 🇺🇸 California: Motor listed at 750 W peak, rated power not stated13; the limit is 750 W37
- 🇺🇸 New York City: Listed at 28 mph13; NYC shops may not sell e-bikes over 25 mph40
- 🇺🇸 Florida: Motor listed at 750 W peak, rated power not stated13; the limit is 750 W42
Specs
| 🇪🇺 EU version | 🇺🇸 US version | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €7,999 | $7,999 |
| Motor | 250 W rated, 750 W peak26 | 750 W peak (850 W peak in Boost mode); rated power not stated13 |
| Top assisted speed | 25 km/h26 | 28 mph (listed as “Class 1 (Convertible to Class 3)”; Class 3 stops helping at 28 mph by law12)13 |
| Throttle | Not stated | None13 (Class 1 has no throttle by law12) |
| Certification stated | EN 15194 stated26 | UL 2849 stated13 |
From Aventon's EU product page26 · Aventon's US product page13. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Current REC
€3,499
🇪🇺 EU ✓Legal as listed
Not sold in the UK, the US or Australia.
Listed inside the limits everywhere it's sold.
Specs
| Price | €3,499 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 250 W rated, 750 W peak28 |
| Top assisted speed | 25 km/h28 |
| Throttle | Not stated |
| Certification stated | EN 15194 stated28 |
From Aventon's EU product page28. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Aventon Trava (EXP, ADV): are they legal?
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Trava EXP
£3,499 · €3,899
🇬🇧 UK ✓Legal as listed 🇪🇺 EU ✓Legal as listed
Not sold in the US or Australia.
Listed inside the limits everywhere it's sold.
Specs
| 🇬🇧 UK version | 🇪🇺 EU version | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,499 | €3,899 |
| Motor | 250 W rated, 750 W peak10 | 250 W rated, 750 W peak29 |
| Top assisted speed | 25 km/h10 | 25 km/h29 |
| Throttle | Not stated | Not stated |
| Certification stated | EN 15194 stated10 | EN 15194 stated29 |
From Aventon's UK product page10 · Aventon's EU product page29. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Trava ADV
£2,499 · €2,899
🇬🇧 UK ✓Legal as listed 🇪🇺 EU ✓Legal as listed
Not sold in the US or Australia.
Listed inside the limits everywhere it's sold.
Specs
| 🇬🇧 UK version | 🇪🇺 EU version | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | €2,899 |
| Motor | 250 W rated, 750 W peak11 | 250 W rated, 750 W peak30 |
| Top assisted speed | 25 km/h11 | 25 km/h30 |
| Throttle | Not stated | Not stated |
| Certification stated | EN 15194 stated11 | EN 15194 stated30 |
From Aventon's UK product page11 · Aventon's EU product page30. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Aventon Pace: is it legal?
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Pace 5 REC Step-Through
$1,799
🇺🇸 California ?Can't confirm 🇺🇸 NYC ✗Not legal as listed 🇺🇸 Florida ?Can't confirm
Not sold in the UK, the EU or Australia.
- 🇺🇸 California: Rated 750 W but listed at 1,188 W peak14; the law sets 750 W without saying rated or peak37
- 🇺🇸 New York City: Listed at 28 mph14; NYC shops may not sell e-bikes over 25 mph40
- 🇺🇸 Florida: Listed at 750 W14; the law says less than 750 W42
Specs
| Price | $1,799 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 750 W, 1,188 W peak (1,440 W peak in Boost mode)14 |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph (“Max: 28 MPH”; listed as Class 2)14 |
| Throttle | Yes, to 20 mph14 (Class 2 throttles stop at 20 mph by law12) |
| Certification stated | UL 2849 stated14 |
From Aventon's US product page14. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Aventon Level (4 REC, 4 ADV): are they legal?
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Level 4 REC
$1,999
🇺🇸 California ?Can't confirm 🇺🇸 NYC ✗Not legal as listed 🇺🇸 Florida ?Can't confirm
Not sold in the UK, the EU or Australia.
- 🇺🇸 California: Rated 750 W but listed at 1,188 W peak15; the law sets 750 W without saying rated or peak37
- 🇺🇸 New York City: Listed at 28 mph15; NYC shops may not sell e-bikes over 25 mph40
- 🇺🇸 Florida: Listed at 750 W15; the law says less than 750 W42
Specs
| Price | $1,999 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 750 W rated, 1,188 W peak15 |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph (listed as “Class 2 (Convertible to Class 3)”; Class 3 stops helping at 28 mph by law12)15 |
| Throttle | Yes, to 20 mph15 (ships as Class 2; Class 2 throttles stop at 20 mph by law12) |
| Certification stated | UL 2849 stated15 |
From Aventon's US product page15. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Level 4 ADV
$2,799
🇺🇸 California ?Can't confirm 🇺🇸 NYC ✗Not legal as listed 🇺🇸 Florida ?Can't confirm
Not sold in the UK, the EU or Australia.
- 🇺🇸 California: Motor listed at 750 W peak, rated power not stated16; the limit is 750 W37
- 🇺🇸 New York City: Listed at 28 mph16; NYC shops may not sell e-bikes over 25 mph40
- 🇺🇸 Florida: Motor listed at 750 W peak, rated power not stated16; the limit is 750 W42
Specs
| Price | $2,799 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 750 W peak; rated power not stated16 |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph (Class 1 at 20 mph “out of the box”; “able to be unlocked to a pedal assist speed of 28mph”)16 |
| Throttle | None16 |
| Certification stated | UL 2849 stated16 |
From Aventon's US product page16. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Aventon Ramblas ADV: is it legal?
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Ramblas ADV
$2,899
🇺🇸 California ✓Legal as listed 🇺🇸 NYC ✓Legal as listed 🇺🇸 Florida ✓Legal as listed
Not sold in the UK, the EU or Australia.
Listed inside the limits everywhere it's sold.
Aventon Soltera (3 ADV, 2.5): are they legal?
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Soltera 3 ADV
$1,499
🇺🇸 California ?Can't confirm 🇺🇸 NYC ?Can't confirm 🇺🇸 Florida ✓Legal as listed
Not sold in the UK, the EU or Australia.
- 🇺🇸 California: No UL 2849 / EN 15194 claim found20; accredited-lab battery test and lab mark is required to sell here38
- 🇺🇸 New York City: No UL 2849 claim found20; UL 2849 certification is required to sell here41
Specs
| Price | $1,499 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 250 W rated, 500 W peak20 |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph (“max speed of 20MPH”; Class 1)20 |
| Throttle | None20 |
| Certification stated | None stated |
From Aventon's US product page20. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Soltera 2.5
$1,199
🇺🇸 California ✓Legal as listed 🇺🇸 NYC ✓Legal as listed 🇺🇸 Florida ✓Legal as listed
Not sold in the UK, the EU or Australia.
Listed inside the limits everywhere it's sold.
Specs
| Price | $1,199 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 350 W rated, 540 W peak24 |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph (“top speed of 20 mph”; Class 2)24 |
| Throttle | Yes, to 20 mph24 (Class 2 throttles stop at 20 mph by law12) |
| Certification stated | UL 2849, UL 2271 stated24 |
From Aventon's US product page24. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Aventon Aventure (M, 3): are they legal?
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Aventure M
$2,899
🇺🇸 California ✓Legal as listed 🇺🇸 NYC ✗Not legal as listed 🇺🇸 Florida ✓Legal as listed
Not sold in the UK, the EU or Australia.
Specs
| Price | $2,899 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 250 W rated, 750 W peak21 |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph (listed as Class 1, “can also be converted to Class 3”; Class 3 stops helping at 28 mph by law12)21 |
| Throttle | None21 |
| Certification stated | UL 2849 stated21 |
From Aventon's US product page21. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Aventure 3
$1,999
🇺🇸 California ?Can't confirm 🇺🇸 NYC ?Can't confirm 🇺🇸 Florida ?Can't confirm
Not sold in the UK, the EU or Australia.
- 🇺🇸 California: Rated 750 W but listed at 1,440 W peak22; the law sets 750 W without saying rated or peak37
- 🇺🇸 New York City: No UL 2849 claim found22; UL 2849 certification is required to sell here41
- 🇺🇸 Florida: Listed at 750 W22; the law says less than 750 W42
Specs
| Price | $1,999 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 750 W (1,440 W in Boost mode)22 |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph (listed as Class 2; Class 2 stops helping at 20 mph by law12)22 |
| Throttle | Yes, to 20 mph22 (Class 2 throttles stop at 20 mph by law12) |
| Certification stated | None stated |
From Aventon's US product page22. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Aventon Naro ADV: is it legal?
Photo: Aventon
Aventon Naro ADV
€2,599
🇪🇺 EU ✓Legal as listed
Not sold in the UK, the US or Australia.
Listed inside the limits everywhere it's sold.
Specs
| Price | €2,599 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 250 W rated, 600 W peak27 |
| Top assisted speed | 25 km/h27 |
| Throttle | Not stated |
| Certification stated | EN 15194 stated27 |
From Aventon's EU product page27. “Not stated” means Aventon doesn't publish it.
Can you unlock an Aventon e-bike's speed limit?
What Aventon's own product pages say about it: Aventon Level 4 ADV: 28 mph (Class 1 at 20 mph “out of the box”; “able to be unlocked to a pedal assist speed of 28mph”)16.
What the law says about a bike that's been unlocked or modified:
- 🇬🇧 the UK: An unlocked bike that assists above 15.5 mph is no longer an EAPC2. Licence, tax, insurance: Not needed for an EAPC2.
- 🇺🇸 California: Any vehicle the maker intends to be modifiable beyond 20 mph on motor power alone or beyond 750 W can't be sold or labelled as an e-bike37. A bike modified beyond 20 mph on motor alone, beyond 750 W, or with its pedals removed is no longer an e-bike37.
- 🇺🇸 Florida: Not allowed: modified to change its speed without replacing the class label43.
Are Aventon electric bikes safe? Battery fires, recalls and certification
Have Aventon e-bike batteries caught fire?
Neither the UK (OPSS) nor the US (CPSC) safety database holds a fire-related recall or report for Aventon, as of the last check.32, 33
Aventon has 1 other regulator record, none about fire:
- Aventon Sinch.2 (no longer listed): US CPSC recall, 4 Jan 2024, recorded as “crash and injury hazards”. The Class 2 Sinch.2 folding e-bike could accelerate unexpectedly. About 2,300 were sold31.
Are Aventon batteries certified?
What Aventon's own product pages claim, model by model:
- UK models: EN 15194 (the e-bike safety standard) on 4 of 5; EN 50604-1 (the battery) on 0 of 5.
- EU models: EN 15194 (the e-bike safety standard) on 7 of 7; EN 50604-1 (the battery) on 0 of 7.
- US models: UL 2849 (the whole electrical system) on 9 of 13; UL 2271 (the battery) on 2 of 13.
A standard named on a product page is a claim, not a certificate. Each model's claim is in its Specs, linked to the page it came from.
Charging and battery safety: what the authorities say
- EU product alerts, including e-bike and battery recalls, are published on the European Commission's Safety Gate45.
- California's battery rule only counts a test done by an accredited lab, and the bike must carry that lab's mark and the standard it was tested to38.
- NSW made e-bikes, their lithium batteries and their chargers 'declared electrical articles', which is why sellers now need certificates and a safety mark46.
Aventon e-bike FAQ
Are Aventon e-bikes legal in the UK?
Of the 5 e-bikes on Aventon's UK store, 4 are listed inside the UK limits of 250 W and 15.5 mph2, 3. Abound LR is listed outside the limits on Aventon's own UK page3.
Are Aventon e-bikes UL certified?
UL 2849 (the whole electrical system) is claimed on 9 of the 13 models on Aventon's US store, and UL 2271 (the battery) on 21. A claim on a product page isn't a certificate; New York City requires UL 2849 for sale.
Has Aventon had a recall or a safety report?
In the US, CPSC recall (4 January 2024) recorded “crash and injury hazards”: the Class 2 Sinch.2 folding e-bike could accelerate unexpectedly31. About 2,300 were sold31.
Can you unlock an Aventon e-bike's speed limit?
What Aventon's own product pages say about it: Aventon Level 4 ADV: 28 mph (Class 1 at 20 mph “out of the box”; “able to be unlocked to a pedal assist speed of 28mph”)16. 🇬🇧 the UK: An unlocked bike that assists above 15.5 mph is no longer an EAPC2. Licence, tax, insurance: Not needed for an EAPC2.
Do Aventon e-bikes catch fire?
Neither the UK (OPSS) nor the US (CPSC) safety database holds a fire-related recall or report for Aventon, as of the last check.32, 33
Are Aventon e-bike batteries certified?
UK models: EN 15194 (the e-bike safety standard) on 4 of 5; EN 50604-1 (the battery) on 0 of 5. EU models: EN 15194 (the e-bike safety standard) on 7 of 7; EN 50604-1 (the battery) on 0 of 7. US models: UL 2849 (the whole electrical system) on 9 of 13; UL 2271 (the battery) on 2 of 13. A standard named on a product page is a claim, not a certificate.
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An analysis of published documents, checked 25 October 2026 (Aventon) and 23 October 2026 (law): not legal advice, and not an opinion on any brand. How I checked, and every source.
How I checked: the full rules, paperwork and sources
Aventon's paperwork, by area
Six checks, each answered by a public document. This counts what Aventon publishes; it isn't a safety rating.
| Check | the UK | the EU | California | New York City | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published spec inside this area’s legal limits | ◐ partly 4 of 5 models listed inside the limits |
✓ 7 of 7 models listed inside the limits |
◐ partly 3 of 13 models listed inside the limits |
◐ partly 4 of 13 models listed inside the limits |
◐ partly 4 of 13 models listed inside the limits |
| No “unlock”, “off-road mode” or derestriction claims | ✓ None found on the brand’s pages |
✓ None found on the brand’s pages |
✓ None found on the brand’s pages |
✓ None found on the brand’s pages |
✓ None found on the brand’s pages |
| Area safety standard claimed by the brand | ◐ partly EN 15194 claimed on 4 of 5 models6, 8, 10, 11 |
✓ EN 15194 claimed on 7 of 7 models26, 27, 7, 9, 28, 29, 30 |
◐ partly UL 2849 claimed on 9 of 13 models13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25 |
◐ partly UL 2849 claimed on 9 of 13 models13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25 |
◐ partly UL 2849 claimed on 9 of 13 models13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25 |
| Certificate or test report public (lab + number) | ✗ not found No certificate or test report found in public |
✗ not found No certificate or test report found in public |
✗ not found No certificate or test report found in public |
✗ not found No certificate or test report found in public |
✗ not found No certificate or test report found in public |
| Battery standard claimed | ✗ not found No UL 2271, EN 50604-1 or IEC 62133-2 claim found |
✗ not found No UL 2271, EN 50604-1 or IEC 62133-2 claim found |
◐ partly Claimed on 2 of 13 models19, 24 |
◐ partly Claimed on 2 of 13 models19, 24 |
◐ partly Claimed on 2 of 13 models19, 24 |
| No recall or regulator safety report here in 3 years | ✓ Nothing on OPSS, checked 2026-10-2532 |
✗ not found Not yet checked against this market’s database |
✗ not found CPSC recall, Aventon Sinch.2 (no longer listed), 2024-01-04: “crash and injury hazards”31 |
✗ not found CPSC recall, Aventon Sinch.2 (no longer listed), 2024-01-04: “crash and injury hazards”31 |
✗ not found CPSC recall, Aventon Sinch.2 (no longer listed), 2024-01-04: “crash and injury hazards”31 |
| Total | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2.5 of 6 | 2.5 of 6 | 2.5 of 6 |
What this page is, and isn't
This page is an analysis of published documents: the law and official guidance from each area’s government, and what each brand publishes about its own bikes. It is not legal advice, and it is not an opinion on any brand or bike. Everything was checked on 25 October 2026 (Aventon data) and 23 October 2026 (law), and every fact links to its source.
✓ Legal as listed means the brand's own published specification for that market sits inside the legal limits. It does not mean I have tested the bike or seen its certificates, unless the page says so. ? Can't confirm means a figure the law depends on isn't published, so it can't be confirmed either way. Paperwork counts which documents are public. It is not a safety rating.
Laws change, and cities and councils can add their own rules. Before you ride, check the official source.
Corrections. If you make one of these bikes and something here is wrong, send the document to hello@velorution.com. I'll re-check it within five working days and update the page.
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Sources
- Aventon, store directory (regional stores checked 25 October 2026)
- GOV.UK, Riding an electric bike: the rules
- Aventon UK store, e-bikes
- Aventon EU store, e-bikes
- Aventon UK, Abound LR product page
- Aventon UK, Current EXP product page
- Aventon Germany, Current EXP product page (“Motorleistung: 250 W (Peak bis 750 W und bis zu 850 W im Boost Modus)”)
- Aventon UK, Current ADV product page
- Aventon Germany, Current ADV product page (“Motorleistung: 250 W (Peak bis 750 W und bis zu 850 W im Boost Modus)”)
- Aventon UK, Trava EXP product page
- Aventon UK, Trava ADV product page
- California Vehicle Code §312.5: the three classes of e-bike
- Aventon US, Current LTD product page
- Aventon US, Pace 5 REC Step-Through product page
- Aventon US, Level 4 REC product page
- Aventon US, Level 4 ADV product page
- Aventon US, Current EXP product page
- Aventon US, Current ADV product page
- Aventon US, Ramblas ADV product page
- Aventon US, Soltera 3 ADV product page
- Aventon US, Aventure M product page
- Aventon US, Aventure 3 product page
- Aventon US, Abound LR product page
- Aventon US, Soltera 2.5 product page
- Aventon US, Abound SR product page
- Aventon EU, Current LTD product page
- Aventon EU, Naro ADV product page
- Aventon EU, Current REC product page
- Aventon EU, Trava EXP product page
- Aventon EU, Trava ADV product page
- CPSC, Ride Aventon Recalls Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
- GOV.UK, Product safety alerts, reports and recalls: search for "aventon"
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls: search for "aventon"
- Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, Article 2(2)(h) and Annex I (EUR-Lex)
- Straßenverkehrsgesetz (StVG) §1(3), Germany
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries, Articles 11 and 20 (EUR-Lex)
- California Vehicle Code §312.5 (e-bike definition and classes, as amended by SB 1271)
- California Health and Safety Code §26302 (battery testing for sale, operative 1 Jan 2026)
- California Vehicle Code §21213 (Class 3 age and helmet)
- NYC DOT, Electric Bicycles & More
- City of New York, enforcement of Local Law 39 of 2023 (UL 2849 / UL 2271)
- Florida Statutes §316.003(23), Electric bicycle definition
- Florida Statutes §316.20655, Electric bicycle regulations
- Florida Statutes §316.2065, Bicycle regulations (helmet under 16)
- European Commission, Safety Gate: the rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products
- NSW Government, Selling or renting out e-bikes and other e-micromobility products in NSW