Aventon has just unveiled its latest electric mountain bike, the new Current, bringing a full-suspension eMTB platform to the company’s lineup that blends trail-ready performance with the connected tech features Aventon has been steadily building into its bikes. Continuing with Aventon’s modus operandi for the last few years, the Current offers an increasingly refined level of off-road riding, yet at a price that undercuts the bigger established bike shop brands.
The Current ADV is designed as a capable all-around trail machine, pairing modern eMTB geometry with Aventon’s in-house mid-drive motor system and a component spec aimed at riders who want real off-road performance without the typical US $6-9k price tag typically associated with premium full-suspension electric mountain bikes.
At the heart of the bike is Aventon’s Ultro X mid-drive motor, which delivers up to 750W of peak power (850W in BOOST mode) and produces 110 Nm of torque, rising to 120 Nm when BOOST is activated. The system offers up to 400% pedal assist, or 500% in BOOST mode, giving riders significant help on steep climbs while still keeping the experience centered around pedaling.
Power comes from an integrated 800 Wh battery that Aventon says can deliver up to 105 miles (169 km) of range depending on riding conditions and assist levels. The battery itself weighs around 9.2 lb (4.2 kg) and can be fully recharged in roughly six hours with the included 4A charger, though it appears charging will need to take place on the bike itself due to the integrated nature of the battery (unless you want to bring your tools and remove a few bolts each time you want to take the battery out).
The Current ADV is built around a 6061 aluminum frame with modern trail geometry that should feel familiar to experienced mountain bikers. A 64.6-degree head tube angle keeps the front end stable on descents, while a steeper 76.6-degree seat tube angle helps riders stay in a strong climbing position. Combined with 445 mm chainstays and large 29-inch wheels, the setup aims to balance stability with playful handling on technical trails.
Suspension comes from RockShox, with a Psylo Gold fork offering 150 mm of travel up front and a RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock providing 140 mm of rear travel. The result is a full-suspension platform designed to smooth out rough terrain while maintaining efficient pedaling performance on climbs.
The drivetrain features SRAM Eagle components, including a 12-speed SRAM Eagle 70 transmission paired with an 11-50T cassette and 34T chainring. Braking duties are handled by SRAM DB8 Stealth hydraulic disc brakes with large 200 mm rotors front and rear.
Maxxis Minion tires wrap the 29-inch tubeless-ready wheels, with a Minion DHF up front and Minion DHR II in the rear, both measuring 2.5 inches wide.
But Aventon is leaning just as heavily on technology as it is on traditional mountain bike components. The Current ADV includes Aventon’s wireless control pad paired with an integrated touchscreen display built into the top tube. Riders can customize assist behavior through Aventon’s Ride Tune system, adjusting how the motor responds to pedaling input.
Connectivity features also play a big role. Aventon’s ACU platform provides 4G connectivity, GPS tracking, an integrated alarm system, and anti-theft protection.
The bike even includes a few tech features aimed squarely at mountain bike enthusiasts, such as Wheel Lift Control to help keep the front wheel planted during steep climbs and Air Time tracking to log jumps and airborne moments on the trail.
Other trail-ready details include an X-Fusion Manic dropper post, a wide 780–800 mm handlebar depending on frame size, and Aventon lock-on grips.
The bike weighs in at 56 pounds and supports riders from 5’3” to 6’1”, with four frame sizes available: small, medium, large, and extra large.
The Current ADV is priced at $4,599 in the US and comes in two color options: blue or grey.
For riders looking for a higher-end configuration, Aventon is also offering a Current EXP version priced at $5,999, featuring upgraded components while maintaining the same core platform and geometry. But with a carbon frame, nicer SRAM Maven four-piston brakes, SRAM S1000 transmission, not to mention the upgraded suspension including a RockShox Lyric fork and Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+, the EXP version is definitely aimed at those with more refined tastes for the most expensive eMTBs on the trail.
With the Current platform, Aventon appears to be pushing further into the performance eMTB space while continuing to emphasize the connected tech features that have become a defining part of its recent bike launches.
Electrek’s Take
Aventon has been steadily moving upmarket over the last few years, and the Current ADV feels like the company’s most serious push yet into the full-suspension eMTB category. I think it’s great to see this level of componentry at this price. Sure, $4.5k still sounds like a lot, but Aventon is undercutting the big guys, believe it or not.
The combination of a high-torque mid-drive motor, large battery, and modern trail geometry should make the bike legitimately capable off-road, while the price undercuts a lot of comparable full-suspension electric mountain bikes that can easily run well north of $6,000.
Whether riders embrace features like Air Time tracking and Wheel Lift Control will probably depend on how much they want tech integrated into their mountain biking experience. They sound like interesting features, but connected electronics aren’t exactly a hallmark of the eMTB community, at least not yet. But with features like these, perhaps that could be changing.
And either way, this is just another sign that the eMTB category continues to expand as more companies try to bring high-performance electric mountain bikes to a broader audience, and are now doing it without the eye-watering bike shop prices for the higher-end bikes.
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