Aventon Current Review: Could This New eMTB From Aventon Beat Out Bikes Twice the Price?

Aventon Bikes is known for budget-friendly e-bikes, but when it started back in 2016, it had roots in performance, most notably track and fixed-gear cycling. Today, Aventon has announced what might be one of the best budget eMTBs of 2026. I use the term "budget" only when referring to the MSRP ($5,999 USD) of this bike, because the Aventon Current EXP punches closer to the performance of bikes that command a five-figure price tag.

Recently, Aventon has moved to the electric side of cycling...