Nearly Theft Proof Mini Cargo Bike
For Starters
You might have seen my video or post on the original Aventon Abound back in January 2024. I’ve been riding that back all year and it is the perfect grocery-getter, and just all around town bike – I call it the truck. Well, today I’m super excited for us to take a look at the Abound’s little brother. “It’s SRsly fun”
The Abound SR is not just new, it’s got a ton of tech upgrades and security features that I’ve never seen before. The Abound SR is a shorter model, front to back, so your footprint isn’t as large as the original Abound, but the Abound SR can still haul 440 lbs (200kg)!
The Abound SR has a locking kickstand! Jump to 2:14 in my video to see how that works. We all know that nothing is theft proof. That doesn’t mean you should just give your bike away. If you live in a higher risk area for bike theft, this is definitely a feature worth considering.
Motor and Battery
The Abound SR has a 750 watt rear hub motor capable of 80Nm of torque. The electronics are all on a 36V system. The 20Ah battery uses LG cells. Aventon claims a range of up to 60 miles. That battery is removable, so you can take it inside to charge, but the charge port is also accessible while the battery is installed on the bike. Importantly, jump to 12:08 in my video to watch this beast climb. 36V systems aren’t supposed to be as good as 48V systems on hills, but this ‘mini truck’ crushed my hill climb test.
Tires, Brakes, and Drivetrain
The Abound SR has 3″ wide tires sitting on 20″ rims, and I’ve become a big fan of that combination. When there is no other suspension on the bike, that combo provides just a little grace on a bumpy road. This bike is equipped with Tektro brakes, which you all know I love. They’re easy to service and easy to find brake pads. These hydraulic brakes and 2-piston calipers are paired with a 180mm rotor in the front and 203mm rotor in the rear. The drivetrain is all Shimano with an 8 speed lever and Altus derailleur on a 12-32T cassette and 52T chainring.
Design, Comfort, and Safety
The Abound SR has an adjustable stem and BMX style bars with lock-on ergonomic grips. Also on the cockpit, a brand new display not yet seen on any other Aventon model. The display unlocks the kickstand (as mentioned earlier in this post), but it also unlocks the battery… there’s no key for it! Adding to the comfort level, is a 50mm suspension seat post.
The ACU (Aventon Control Unit) is located down by the kickstand, built into the frame. This is what controls the locks, passcodes, geo-fencing, 4G/GPS tracking, etc. I would love to see similar things on more bikes.
Helping to keep you safe in the daylight, dim light, and full dark is a headlight up front and a tail light with turn signals and a braking indicator. And keeping your cargo dry is a nice pair of Aventon fenders.
Final Thoughts
The Abound SR is a fantastic cargo bike! I love the smaller footprint and upgrades from the original Abound. If you’d like to check out this bike or any other Aventon models, I’d really appreciate it if you’d use my links. It won’t cost you any extra, and it really helps my channel. Abound SR: https://alnk.to/cHNEnkT
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