Aventon Abound SR Price & Specs: Compact Cargo — Plus $60 Off
The compact Abound — rated for one passenger, $100 below the LR
Aventon · Cargo
MSRP $1,899
$1,839
You save $60 through our link
The 4th cheapest of the 12 Aventon models currently on sale .
Prices checked October 7, 2026. We publish manufacturer MSRPs, not sale prices — a bike is often discounted below the figure above.
The Abound SR is the compact cargo Aventon at $1,899, and the useful thing about the two Abounds is that Aventon states what each will carry in the terms that actually matter: the SR is rated for a single passenger, the $1,999 LR for up to two. If one child or one adult is what you carry, the SR is the bike and you keep $100. It shares the rest of the Abound package — 1440W peak power, up to 60 miles of claimed range, 4G/GPS anti-theft, UL certification and a 2-year warranty — and the compact frame is easier to park and store than the longer LR, which matters more than people expect on a cargo bike.
By Timothy Coleman · Editor-in-Chief
Last updatedOctober 6, 2026 · How we research
Specifications
- MSRP
- $1,899
- Passenger rating
- A single passenger
- Peak power
- 1440W
- Claimed range
- Up to 60 mi
- Security
- 4G/GPS anti-theft
- Safety cert
- UL 2849 / UL 2271, TÜV
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Type
- Compact cargo
- Pricier sibling
- Abound LR, $1,999 (two passengers)
What Aventon doesn't publish for this model
Maximum load in pounds for this specific model · Motor wattage · Top speed · Weight · Battery capacity in Wh · Sensor type · Towing rating. We looked for these and couldn't source them, so they're blank rather than estimated. If you need one to decide, ask Aventon for it in writing before you buy.
Who this bike is for
Buy it if
- You carry one passenger or child, which is exactly what Aventon rates this for
- You want cargo capability at the lowest price Aventon offers it
- Storage or parking is tight — the SR is the more compact of the two Abounds
- You want 4G/GPS anti-theft on a bike you leave loaded outside
Look elsewhere if
- You carry two passengers — the LR is rated for that and only $100 more
- You need a maximum load in pounds; Aventon publishes capacity bands on its store filters but not the per-model number
- You want to tow, which no Aventon publishes a rating for
- You carry rarely, in which case the $1,999 Level 4 REC is the more useful everyday bike for $100 more
Alternatives in Aventon's range
| Model | MSRP | Versus this bike |
|---|---|---|
| Aventon Pace 5 REC Cruiser | $1,799 − $100 | The next step down in price |
| Aventon Level 4 REC Commuter | $1,999 + $100 | The next step up in price |
| Aventon Abound LR Cargo | $1,999 + $100 | Also a Cargo |
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Aventon Abound SR?
The MSRP is $1,899, or $1,839 after the automatic $60 our referral link applies. It is the only Aventon at that price now that the $1,899 Level 3 has been discontinued, and sits $100 below the long-range Abound LR.
Abound SR or Abound LR?
Decided by how many people you carry. The SR is rated for a single passenger, the LR for up to two, and both claim up to 60 miles — so the $100 buys passenger capacity, not range. One child: SR. Two: LR, and it is not really a choice.
How much can the Abound SR carry?
Aventon rates it for a single passenger. It doesn’t show a maximum load in pounds in the listing, though its store filters capacity into 300 lb, 400 lb and over-400 lb bands, so the figure exists — ask Aventon which band the SR falls into if you need it. For published pound figures today, the Fiido T2 longtail states 440 lb and Velotric’s Nomad 2X states 560 lb.
Is a cargo bike worth it over a commuter with panniers?
If you carry regularly, yes, and the difference is bigger than it looks. A cargo frame puts the load low and behind you between the wheels, which keeps the bike stable; panniers on a commuter sit high and over the rear axle, which makes the bike twitchy and limits what fits. If you carry a passenger or a child seat, a cargo bike is the only sensible option of the two.
Our take
Buy the SR if you carry one passenger and the LR if you carry two — Aventon has made that decision unusually easy by publishing the ratings in passengers rather than leaving you to interpret a load figure. At $1,839 through our link this is the cheapest way into a proper cargo frame from either of the two big US direct-to-consumer brands, and the compact layout is genuinely easier to live with than a full longtail if you park on a street or in a hallway. The gap to note: Aventon’s own store filters its range by load capacity, in bands of 300 lb, 400 lb and over 400 lb — so the figures exist and Aventon does publish them — but the listing doesn’t show which band a given model falls into, so we can’t tell you this bike’s number without asking them. For most cargo buying that matters less than the passenger rating, but if you are hauling tools or building materials rather than people, Fiido’s T2 publishes 440 lb and Velotric’s Nomad 2X 560 lb.