Aventon has opened its UK shop, bringing two Current full-suspension electric mountain bikes into the £3,500–£5,000 bracket. The Current ADV is listed at £3,499 and the Current EXP at £4,999 on the brand’s UK website, checked on 1 October 2026.
The UK launch took place on 30 September, following Aventon’s arrival in Germany earlier this year. For British trail riders, the interesting question is how the complete bikes and local support compare with established alternatives, rather than simply how big a torque number appears on the motor.
Two Current models, from £3,499
The ADV pairs an aluminium frame with 150mm front and 140mm rear travel, a removable battery of approximately 800Wh and 29in wheels. Aventon lists a RockShox Psylo Gold fork, Deluxe Select+ shock, SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission and DB8 Stealth brakes.
The EXP moves to a carbon front triangle with an aluminium rear end. Its UK specification lists a Lyrik Select fork, Super Deluxe Select+ shock, electronic SRAM S1000 Transmission and Maven Base brakes. It keeps the same 150/140mm travel layout and battery capacity. The £1,500 step therefore buys changes to the frame and key trail components, rather than just a larger battery.
Ultro X power and connected features
Both use Aventon’s Ultro X mid-drive system. The brand quotes 110Nm, rising briefly to 120Nm in Boost mode, and advertises app-adjustable assistance alongside 4G/GPS features. These are manufacturer specifications, not our measured results. We have not yet ridden either UK Current model.
Aventon’s “up to 105 miles” range claim should also be treated as a maximum under its test conditions, not a promise for muddy UK climbs. Our guide to whether you need an 800Wh battery explains why the same capacity can produce very different ride lengths.
What about buying and servicing in the UK?
Aventon says it will combine direct online sales with independent dealer and service-partner support. Trade publication BikeBiz reports that the UK operation is based in Chessington and covers sales, service and marketing. Buyers should check their actual local service option, test-ride availability and size-specific delivery estimate before ordering; a network rollout is not a guarantee that every town already has support.
Our first comparison would put the ADV alongside the bikes in our best eMTB guide, paying particular attention to fit, suspension control and aftercare. For riders who need one bike for both trails and everyday trips, Aventon has also brought trekking and cargo models into its UK range.
Our take
More choice around £3,500 is welcome, but the useful test will be how well the Current works as a whole. The EXP’s suspension and brake upgrades could matter more on a descent than a small difference in headline motor output. Until we have riding evidence, these remain launch specifications rather than a verdict on either bike.