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Abound SR
Aventon
Class 2
Cargo

Abound SR

8.5

$1,899

MSRP

The SR is the Abound for people without a garage: the same motor, battery and payload in a frame short enough to live in a hallway.

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Full specifications

MSRP
$1,899
Category
Cargo
Class
Class 2
Top Speed
20 mph
Motor
Aventon rear geared hub (Hub)
Motor Power
750W nominal / 1188W peak
Torque
80 Nm
Battery
733Wh, Li-Ion, UL 2849 certified
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
80 lbs
Frame
6061 Aluminum, short-tail cargo
Brakes
Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc
Drivetrain
Shimano Altus RD-M310 8-speed
Suspension
50mm front suspension
Tires
Urban 20×3.0" with reflective sidewalls
Max Payload
440 lbs
Warranty
2 yr

Specs last verified against the maker on August 12, 2026.

What we love

  • Same 440 lb payload as the LR in a shorter, more parkable frame
  • 8 lbs lighter than the long-rack version
  • Torque sensor and hydraulic brakes at $1,899

What we'd change

  • Short tail limits what you can carry behind you
  • No suspension seatpost

Our verdict

By Sean Lupton · August 12, 2026 · Scored 8.5/10 against how we score

Research-based verdict. This score is an editorial assessment built from spec analysis, verified owner reports, and independent third-party testing — not our own test ride (yet).

The Abound SR is the Abound for people without a garage — the same motor, battery and 440 lb payload in a frame short enough to fit a hallway or a lift.

The 8.5 tracks the LR closely, because mechanically it is the same bike: torque sensor, 750W hub with 1,188W peak, 733Wh, hydraulic brakes, UL 2849 certification. It scores slightly lower on utility — the short tail limits what you can carry behind you, and there is no suspension seatpost — and slightly higher on practicality, being 8 lbs lighter and considerably easier to store and park.

Choose the SR over the LR on storage constraints, not on price. The $100 saving is not the reason to pick it.