Aventon Pace 5 REC Step-Through Cruiser Electric Bike
SVT Score, Mid
A Class 2 step-through cruiser with a 733 Wh removable battery, 750 W hub motor, regen braking and GPS security.
$1,799
We may earn a commission if you buy through this link. It never affects our scores. How this works
Usability
5.9 out of 10- Peak: 1,188 W, 1,440 W in Boost claimed, not scored
Better on motorVelotric Discover M commuterMid-drive is rated at 100 Nm of torque. $2,499Scores 7.0
- Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek TÜV SÜD SGS CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022A (QGNS), LEVEL, Level, Level 4 REC, Pace 5 REC, RIDE AVENTON INC
- Battery: two years or 300 charge cycles, whichever comes first
- Frame: two years, lifetime if registered within 90 days, not scored
- Basis: 330 lb total weight limit
- List: $1,799.00 at aventon.com
Comfortable cruiser, no suspension fork
- What it is: a Class 2 step-through cruiser with regen braking and GPS security
- The trade-off: comfortable and well equipped, but no suspension fork
- Not checked: an independent test that bought its unit
- Look elsewhere for: rough roads or gravel paths
Strengths
- Uprightlow-strain riding position
- Low step-through frame is easy to mount
- Turn signals and brake lights fitted
- GPS tracking and a wheel lock
Drawbacks
- Rigid fork passes bumps through
- Rack and fenders cost extra
- Heavy for a cruiser
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassClass 2
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range61-80 mi
- Weight56-70 lb
- Max Rider Load301-350 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionNone
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsUL 2849 listed
- Warranty2 Years
At a glance
- Regenerative braking
- Swept-back bars
- Adjustable-rise stem
Aventon e-bikes are sold in the US by Ride Aventon, Inc. Ride Aventon, Inc. is a privately held company based in Brea, California, founded in 2012 and led by its founder and CEO.
- Aventon sells its e-bikes on its own US store at aventon.com and through independent bike shops.
- Its US store sells a range of cargo, fat-tire, commuter, cruiser, lightweight city and full-suspension trail e-bikes.
The Aventon Pace 5 REC is a Class 2 step-through cruiser e-bike with a 750 W rear hub motor rated 80 Nm (1,188 W peak, 1,440 W in Boost) and a removable 36 V, 20 Ah battery of 733 Wh.
It has regenerative braking, a torque sensor, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a rigid alloy fork, 27.5x2.1 in tires, swept-back bars and an adjustable stem. The maker lists 60.48 lb and a 330 lb total weight limit.
Integrated lights with turn signals and brake lights, a throttle, an A280 colour display and a GPS-linked control unit with a rear wheel lock come fitted. The maker claims up to 75 miles on a 165 lb rider in Eco, 28 mph maximum speed and IPX5 for the bike. The rear rack and fender set are sold separately.
Questions answered from our data
Is Aventon good?We list 12 Aventon products and score 12 of them. Their overall scores run from 5.2 to 6.8, with a median of 6.6, against a median of 6.0 for all 41 products we score.
How much does an electric bike cost?The 41 electric bikes we list run from $799 to $5,999, with a median of $1,499.
Are electric bikes UL certified?Nine of the 41 electric bikes we list carry a UL 2849 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric bike go?40 of the 41 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
