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

Drawing of the bike type, not a photo of this model.

$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, from Will's review video

Aventon Pace 500.3

Will reviewed it: an earlier Pace step-through.

Read Will's review

Specs

E-bike class2 (as labeled)
Motor750W rear hub (1,188W peak, 1,440W in Boost), 80 Nm (96 Nm in Boost)
Battery733 Wh (36V 20Ah), removable
Claimed rangeUp to 75 mi (maker's figure)
Weight60.48 lb
Max payload330 lb total weight limit
BrakesTektro HD-E3120 hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors
SuspensionRigid alloy fork
Tires27.5 x 2.1 in
GearsShimano Altus 8-speed, 12-32T
Pedal sensorDouble-sided bottom bracket torque sensor
Rider heightTwo 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

Compared with similar bikes

Aventon Pace 5 Rec (Step-Through)not testedAventon Pace 500.3Aventon Level Step-Through (1st gen)Velotric Discover 2
Price$1,799—$1,599$1,499
Motor750 W500 W500 W750 W
Torque———75 Nm
Battery733 Wh614 Wh672 Wh706 Wh
Weight60.5 lb54 lb—63 lb
Payload330 lb———
AEB Score6.7 (provisional)6.66.47.7

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

Page updated Oct 27, 2026.