Today we’re taking a look at the new Aventon Pace 500, a new electric bike from Aventon
that’s got a simple design, sleek look and available in either step through or step over
frame– making it perfect for riders of all heights.
With a price of $1,700, it’s packed with features like a pedal assist, throttle, a
color LCD screen, and integrated headlight and tail lights built into the frame.
Aventon also sells the Pace 350, which has the same frame and build, but with a smaller
battery and less powerful motor, starting at $1,400.
Aventon sent us one of their Pace 500 eBike so we could put it to the test and see how
it stacks up.
It ships in a large box, and inside you’ll find the bike nearly packaged, along with
the owner’s manual, bike grease, spare parts, a hex tool, the pedals and a wrench.
There’s a little bit of assembly required, like installing the handlebars and front wheel.
But Aventon made a great assembly video that’s easy to follow.
Looking at the design and style of the Pace, you can choose between the step-through or
the step over frame and between the Small/Medium frame, or Medium to Large.
You can also pick between White or a turquoise blue, and we got ours in White with the Medium
to Large frame.
The new Pace features an upright frame, with a low seat post so it can get quite low for
even the shortest riders.
The female rider you see here is 5’2 and with the seat almost all the way down, riding
the larger Medium to Large frame.
The handlebars are a cruiser style, which means they are closer to your body, helping
you sit more upright.
And the front stem is adjustable - you can easily fine tune the angle to raise or lower
for the perfect angle.
Looking at the specs, the Pace 500 is powered by a 500 watt motor in the rear wheel.
That gives it plenty of power, so you can conquer even the steepest hills, and get going
quickly with a top speed of up to 28mph with pedal assist.
You can limit the power with 5 different pedal assist modes you can toggle using the buttons
on the left hand side control.
And you even have a thumb throttle, so you can accelerate without having to pedal at
all.
The Pace has a 8 speed derailleur, so you can also change the manual gears of the bike
using the shifter on the right side of the handlebar.
Looking at the controls, they are very intuitive, and the color display is one of the best that
we’ve seen on an eBike.
It’s bright and easy to read, showing you battery with percentage, top speed, the pedal
assist mode you’re in, along with trip distance and odometer readings.
When toggling through the stats, you can even see how much Co2 you’ve reduced and how
many trees you’re saving by riding electric.
There’s even an advanced menu you can easily get to by holding the ‘i’ button, where
you can clear the trip data, change the display brightness, and even change the top speed
of the bike.
The default top speed is 20mph, but you can increase it up to 28mph making it a Class
3 ebike.
For braking, the Pace features front and rear hydraulic disc brakes that will bring you
to a quick stop.
The battery is a 48v 15amp hour battery that fits neatly into the frame of the bike.
It can easily be removed using the key lock, so you can bring it inside to charge separately.
For range, Aventon advertises a range between 25-48 miles.
The range will vary on rider weight and also how you ride the bike.
On their website, they include a real world testing range guide that estimates how much
you can expect depending on speed and how much throttle or pedal assist you use.
Another added feature is the ability to connect to the bike using your phone.
The Aventon App allows you to see more details on the bike status like battery life, change
different settings, track your rides, and even has a social media section to connect
with the Aventon community and share photos.
Looking at lights, the Pace 500 has front and rear LED lights that you can turn on using
a dedicated button on the controls, or through the app.
The front headlight is at the top of the handlebar, while the rear lights are integrated into
both sides of the frame.
They are surprisingly bright- and also function as a brake light.
One aspect of the Pace to keep in mind is that it doesn’t have any suspension, so
you’ll want to stick to mainly paved roads- since it might get a little bumpy if you take
it off-road.
It also doesn’t come included with any fenders, but you can add them as an optional accessory.
Other accessories you can add is a rear rack, so you can carry extra cargo.
Alright, that’s it for now.
Next, be sure to watch our other reviews of more Aventon eBike models, and our Electric
Bike comparison videos next.