Folding ebikes are great for a car-free commute to work, but most are designed for life in the city. Aventon's Sinch model also yearns to head off the beaten track, and now the fat-tire adventurer has entered its second-generation.
The Sinch.2 rolls with the low step-over height of 2022's Sinch Step Through model, but offers some key upgrades. First up, Aventon has managed to squeeze even more per-charge range out of the 672-Wh downtube battery – which has been safety certified to UL2849 standards. Where the original Sinch could manage 30 miles, and the Step Through added another 10, the 2nd-gen ride is reckoned good for up to 55 miles (88.5 km).
The 500-W (750-W peak) motor stays the same, but the ebike gains a torque sensor in the bottom bracket for a more responsive ride compared to the cadence sensor on the previous models. Pedal-assist over four power levels is available to 20 mph (32 km/h), and you can get a kick at the lights from the onboard throttle. The rear cassette has also grown by one to host eight sprockets instead of seven, giving riders even more flexibility.
![The Sinch.2 folds down to 46 x 28 x 30 inches for storage in a closet between ebike adventures](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/15521fc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8314x5543+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F90%2Fab%2Fa08b841a444ba0c985bb325340ad%2Fcopy-of-br505106.jpg)
Elsewhere, the Sinch.2's 6061 aluminum-alloy frame offers a more relaxed steering angle for improved handling, and features smoother welds on the collar folding area. It folds down to 46 x 28 x 30 in (116.8 x 71.1 x 76.2 cm) for between-ride storage, benefits from a suspension fork with 45 mm of travel, sports 20-inch aluminum wheels with adventure-ready 4-inch ebike fat tires, and comes to a stop with the help of mechanical disc braking.
The Class 2 ebike has now been kitted out with an integrated 300-lumen headlight and braking tail-light with turn signal functionality, it rocks a backlit LCD smart display with app compatibility, and boasts an included rear rack for hauling up to 55 lb of gear – with the whole shebang rated for a maximum payload capacity of 300 lb (136 kg).
![The Sinch.2 offers four levels of pedal-assist to 20 mph, or you can roll along on motor only thanks to a throttle that's now integrated with the shifter on the handlebar](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/32fae59/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7339x4893+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff7%2Fd2%2Fa3d1475643469400251f964c2dc0%2Fcopy-of-br505238.jpg)
"Sinch.2 is the perfect fit for any kind of ride," said the company. "Simply unfold the bike, then hit the streets or go off-road. With the addition of a torque sensor and all-new turn signal functionality there's nowhere this bike can't go."
Aventon's Sinch.2 folding ebike is on sale now in two color options for US$1,799.
Product page: Sinch.2