Aventon Aventures with Mike Mu

 Its up to a $500 value for the FREE extra battery which comes in handy if you want to keep one always charged up inside and just do a swap. If you ordered within the past 2 weeks, you can contact them for the promo.

  This is probably the best deal for anybody who needs to travel a long range or to have a spare.  Get two batteries with the purchase of an Aventon Aventure. Its a $500 value.  That also stacks with the current sale price on the Aventure at $1899 + if you buy two ebikes, you get an additional $250 off. Sale ends on October 24th.

  Lawrence and I made it down to Morro Bay.  This picture was taken at a beach north of Morro Bay area when we took a break to enjoy the scene.

 Since the rear facing light that is built-in to the Aventon Aventure is blocked by my panniers, I wanted a rear light to be mounted that was more visible at the rear.  PDW's Fenderbot Tail Light hits the mark here for $25.   It requires some drilling but took no more than 10 minutes to install.  I probably should have taken a bit more time installing it because my drill head slipped and I went with a slightly off angle mount but its OK.

I use the Thule Easyfold XT which I purchased at REI (currently on sale for $799) .  Pictures here show the method I connected without the optional Fat Tire straps .  Yes, you should get the Fat Tire strap kit for use with your Aventon Aventure.  It comes with 2 keys to access the 3 lock cylinders that are built-in (two to lock the bikes to the rack, and 1 to lock the rack to your hitch (supports both 1.25 and 2 inch hitches). Stats wise it claims it can handle 65 lbs a bike.  I remove the battery while mounted so that I easily fit inside this weight limit requirement.  Note that this extends out further because I have a hitch extender/riser/dual setup. It completely folds down so that you can access all tailgates. It includes a ramp which stows inside the unit.  But you can also get an extended ramp too if you have a taller vehicle.  The included one works fine with my Subaru Crosstrek as well as Hyundai Palisade.  Note it will take a little pra...

 OK, this sale is awesome.    Nothing is held back, just stuff being out of stock.  20% off all accessories is a great way to get that extra battery pack or parts.  Sadly, the charger I need is still not in stock.