Aventon Abound LR: What to Buy & Where
Aventon Abound LR: What to Buy & Where
Whether you’re gearing up for daily rides, errands, or hauling the kids, here’s a solid list of what to buy with your bike, what to get as add-ons (from Community Pedal Power, or anywhere similar), and how to make the Abound LR work well in winter.
What to Buy from the Bike Shop
These are the items you should get with your Aventon Abound LR (or order through your dealer), so that setup is clean and compatible from the start.
| Item | Why It’s Important | Price* |
|---|---|---|
| Aventon Abound LR (bike itself) | The base platform: long rear rack, robust 750 W motor, good payload, built-in security features, etc. | $1,999 |
| Front “Pizza” Rack | A flat front platform for small loads up front. This will be combined with a milk crate to create storage space in the front of the bike. | $72.99 |
| Rear Carrier Kit (seatpad + backrest + rails / handrail) | For safely carrying passengers: cushion, support, safety, comfort. Includes rails, seatpad, backrest. | $228.99 |
| Yepp Maxi 2 or Yepp Nexxt Maxi 2 child seat | Solid rear seat for a child: safe, padded, mounts well to the long rack with the proper hardware. Needed for carrying children under 4 years old. | $259.95 |
| Aventon Dropper Seatpost | For taller riders, add the “Aventon External Dropper Seatpost 30.9mm 440mm length” to swap your default seatpost to a taller one. | $42.99 |
Prices are list / MSRP from Aventon or affiliated retailers at the time of writing, before taxes or shipping.
Add-Ons from Community Pedal Power (CPP) or Similar Sources
After you have the core set up, these add-ons are helpful extras to optimize cargo, security, and flexibility.
| Item | Purpose / Benefit | Price (CPP) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 quartt milk crate | A simple, inexpensive cargo bin: groceries, gear, or whatever you need. Mounts on the rack, easy to detach. | $25 |
| Custom Lock Block Setup (“Lock Block” / Security Package) | Attach a a heavy-duty lock securely without it bouncing around or getting in the way; keeps the bike secure when unattended. Includes lock, chain, and carrying pouch. | $175 |
| Backrest Adapter Kit (if you got a Yepp seat) | Allows the use of the backrest to create a front sitting area alongside the Yepp Seat. | $20 |
| GUB Pro 6 Cell Phone Mount | Cell phone mount used by the e-bike library. | $18 |
Winter Biking Setup
To keep biking viable when the weather turns (cold, wind, snow), here are some winter-specific accessories, and how they can be adapted to the Abound LR.
| Accessory | What It Is / Why It Helps | Notes on Installing on Abound LR | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tern Storm Box | A weather-protected enclosure / box to shelter kid passengers or cargo from snow / wind. | Can be mounted to the Abound’s handrail + long rear rack with an adapter kit. | $250 |
| Tern Storm Shield | A canopy / shield (zip-up sides etc.) that goes with the Storm Box to protect from rain, wind, snow. | Uses the same mounting frame as the Storm Box; requires adapter parts for the Abound. | $250 |
| Abound adapter kit for the Storm Box / Shield | Bridges between the Tern enclosure hardware and the Abound’s rack/rails. | Ensures secure and safe mounting; available from Community Pedal Power | $50 |
Putting It All Together: Sample Totals & Considerations
Here’s a rough total cost of buying everything listed above:
- Bike + front pizza rack + rear carrier kit + Yepp seat =
$1,999 + $72.99 + $228.99 + $259.95 = ≈ $2,560 - Add-ons from CPP = $25 + $175 + $20 = $220
- Dropper Seatpost, Cell Phone Mount: $61
- Winter kit (Storm Box + Storm Shield + adapter) = $550.
Where to Buy
For buyers in the Boston area, we recommend one of our local Aventon dealers:
- Landry’s: Many locations throughout the Boston area, tends to have bikes in stock, no bike build fee.
- Ride Cafe: Ride Cafe is a small Melrose-based shop that is great for folks in the area.
- Farina’s: Farina’s in Watertown is a long-time Aventon dealer.
Final Thoughts
- Buy the essentials with the bike: the bike, cargo racks, and child seat if needed.
- Then layer in the CPP add-ons for cargo convenience and security.
- If you plan to ride through winter, invest in the Storm Box & Shield + adapter setup. It makes a big difference in comfort and usability.