Comfort commuter · Not tested by Will
Aventon Pace 5 Rec (Step-Through): specs and how it compares
Not tested. Will hasn't ridden this bike. Specs come from Aventon's own site, written in our words, and each one is linked below. For bikes he has tested, see the reviews.
Class: Aventon's page labels it a Class 2 e-bike and also prints 'Max: 28 MPH' in the spec list; check settings for your state. E-bike laws by state
$1,799
Price as of Oct 27, 2026 on Aventon's site. Listed for sale on 2026-10-27.
Our take
The Pace 5 Rec is the newest Aventon Pace: a step-through with a 750W hub motor, a 733 Wh battery and a dual-sided torque sensor. It has a rigid fork and weighs about 60 lb. It costs $1,799.
Closest bike Will has tested

Aventon Pace 500.3
Will reviewed it: an earlier Pace step-through.
Read Will's reviewSpecs
| E-bike class | 2 (as labeled) |
|---|---|
| Motor | 750W rear hub (1,188W peak, 1,440W in Boost), 80 Nm (96 Nm in Boost) |
| Battery | 733 Wh (36V 20Ah), removable |
| Claimed range | Up to 75 mi (maker's figure) |
| Weight | 60.48 lb |
| Max payload | 330 lb total weight limit |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-E3120 hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors |
| Suspension | Rigid alloy fork |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.1 in |
| Gears | Shimano Altus 8-speed, 12-32T |
| Pedal sensor | Double-sided bottom bracket torque sensor |
| Rider height | Two sizes: 5'0"-5'9" and 5'9"-6'3" |
Aventon's page labels it a Class 2 e-bike and also prints 'Max: 28 MPH' in the spec list; check settings for your state. Check e-bike laws in your state.
Versions
- Aventon Pace 5 Rec (Step-Through): Model captured
Compared with similar bikes
| Aventon Pace 5 Rec (Step-Through)not tested | Aventon Pace 500.3 | Aventon Level Step-Through (1st gen) | Velotric Discover 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799 | — | $1,599 | $1,499 |
| Motor | 750 W | 500 W | 500 W | 750 W |
| Torque | — | — | — | 75 Nm |
| Battery | 733 Wh | 614 Wh | 672 Wh | 706 Wh |
| Weight | 60.5 lb | 54 lb | — | 63 lb |
| Payload | 330 lb | — | — | — |
| AEB Score | 6.7 (provisional) | 6.6 | 6.4 | 7.7 |
Specs for the other bikes come from their pages on this site; ones marked spec profile haven't been ridden by Will. Prices change, so check the review page for the latest.
What owners say
We haven't gathered enough owner reviews from sources we trust yet, so there's no summary for now.
Sources
- www.aventon.com, specs checked Oct 27, 2026
Page updated Oct 27, 2026.