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WIRED
2 days ago
- Automotive
- WIRED
Aventon's Affordable Level 3 Is a Great Starter Electric Bike
I love step-through ebike frames, not just because it allows my much-shorter wife to borrow the bike when she's wearing a skirt, but also because when a bike is this heavy (67 lbs), it makes it much easier to balance and hop on and off of. I never felt sketchy hitting an intersection or trying to keep my bike upright when I had a saddle bag full of groceries. The gearing and drivetrain is entry-level Shimano Altus stuff and includes an 8-speed trigger-controlled transmission. It also comes with decent Kenda tires that provide plenty of grip, even on slippery Portland roads. There is a built-in 4G connection that allows you to GPS track the bike—nice for thefts and also in case you, like me, forget where you parked your bike at the Portland Timbers game. The 500W motor was more than powerful enough to get me over hills, even with gear or food in tow. Even for my large, 210-pound body, the range proved more than enough for long commuting rides. I took it over 20 miles across town in a single session, over big hills, and still ended at my destination with over 20 percent battery. If I hadn't ran the bike at full speed the entire way, and had pedaled more on the flats instead of using the thumb throttle, I would easily have made it with half my battery left. Good for Most Photograph: Parker Hall Most folks aren't riding 40 miles a day on their ebikes. They're just riding a few, and this bike is more than capable of doing that. The included charging brick easily charges the bike in a few hours, you will only really need to charge once a week if you're doing a shorter commute or just riding a bit around town. There aren't a lot of downsides to this model, but the main one is the gearing. I just wish that the top gear allowed me to keep up with the 20-mile-per-hour speed limit on the motor with more ease; I sometimes felt like I was pedaling like a crazed hamster when trying to go max speed. At lower speeds and assistance rates, the gearing works just fine, so you're better off riding slower when you want to pedal, and using the thumb throttle to go full speed. I generally prefer mid-drive ebikes for this reason; they use the actual drivetrain of your bike to deliver the power, rather than a motor on the hub of the rear wheel, so things pair better together. That said, it's nice to have the option of a thumb throttle when you're feeling lazy and just want a glorified electric scooter to take you home, which isn't offered by mid-drive ebikes. For daily commuting, trips to the farmers market, and occasional long weekend rides, the Aventon Level 3 is a great choice. The price is right, the specs are solid, and it's a confidence-inducing ride that has every feature most folks will need. Just snag a good helmet and a solid bike lock. These bikes look more expensive than they are.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Colorado Rapids take shutout streak into matchup against the Portland Timbers
Colorado Rapids (6-5-4, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Timbers (6-4-5, fifth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Portland -140, Colorado +318, Draw +299; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rapids head into a matchup against the Portland Timbers after recording two straight shutout wins. The Timbers are 6-3-5 in Western Conference play. Felipe Mora leads the sixth-ranked scoring team in the Western Conference with five. The Timbers have scored 23 goals. The Rapids are 5-4-4 against Western Conference teams. The Rapids are seventh in the Western Conference allowing only 20 goals. The teams match up Wednesday for the second time this season. The Timbers won the last meeting 3-0. TOP PERFORMERS: Mora has five goals and two assists for the Timbers. Santiago Moreno has four goals and one assist over the last 10 games. Djordje Mihailovic has six goals and two assists for the Rapids. Darren Yapi has scored three goals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Timbers: 4-2-4, averaging 1.7 goals, 4.0 shots on goal and 4.5 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game. Rapids: 4-4-2, averaging 1.1 goals, 3.6 shots on goal and 4.6 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.3 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Timbers: Zac Mcgraw (injured), James Pantemis (injured), Miguel Araujo (injured), Jonathan Rodriguez (injured), Diego Chara (injured). Rapids: Ali Fadal (injured), Rafael Navarro (injured), Cole Bassett (injured), Chidozie Awaziem (injured), Zack Steffen (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Washington Post
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
McGuire's first goal of the season leads Orlando City SC past Portland Timbers 1-0
ORLANDO, Fla. — Duncan McGuire's goal at the 39th minute proved more than enough and Orlando City SC beat the Portland Timbers 1-0 on Saturday night. When Portland failed to clear deep in its end, Eduard Atuesta took it, made a move to his left and set up McGuire whose right boot from the center of the box easily found the back of the net for his first MLS goal of the season.
Associated Press
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
McGuire's first goal of the season leads Orlando City SC past Portland Timbers 1-0
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Duncan McGuire's goal at the 39th minute proved more than enough and Orlando City SC beat the Portland Timbers 1-0 on Saturday night. When Portland failed to clear deep in its end, Eduard Atuesta took it, made a move to his left and set up McGuire whose right boot from the center of the box easily found the back of the net for his first MLS goal of the season. It was Orlando's (7-2-6) second shutout win in its last three games. Orlando now has four shutout wins this season. Portland (6-4-5) recorded its second straight one-goal defeat and sixth-straight MLS game in which the Timbers failed to score multiple goals. Orlando outshot Portland 14-7 and were 4-1 in favor of shots on goal against the Timbers. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
City SC rallies community to aid STL tornado recovery
ST. LOUIS – City SC donated 100% of the proceeds from their match against Portland Timbers 2 at Energizer Park to tornado recovery efforts in St. Louis. The match, attended by over 2,000 fans, was part of City SC's initiative to support families affected by last week's devastating storms. The funds raised, nearly $32,000, will aid in providing food, shelter and rebuilding efforts. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now City SC staff extended their support beyond the match by volunteering at the O'Fallon YMCA earlier in the day. They helped sort donations and connected with storm survivors, demonstrating their commitment to the community. The event drew a diverse crowd, including parents and little league teams in matching gear, some of whom were experiencing the stadium for the first time. Others attended to show solidarity with the city during these challenging times. This initiative by City SC is part of a broader effort by various organizations working to rebuild St. Louis, emphasizing the power of community support through donations and volunteer work. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KTVI. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KTVI staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
