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Should you buy one?
Buy the Pace 500.3 if you ride mostly on pavement or concrete paths, you want a step-through frame that’s easy to get on, and you’d like a torque sensor, a throttle and turn signals without paying for extras. I tested ours for several weeks. It’s a solid baseline e-bike, and the price matches what you get.
Skip it if your rides go off pavement onto gravel. There’s no suspension, front or rear, and you feel the bumps. You should also skip it if you want fenders already installed, because they aren’t included.
The deciding factors: your riding surface, and whether you’ll buy fenders separately. As of Oct 22, 2026, the Pace 500.3 is listed as discontinued on Aventon Canada at C$1,999. Aventon’s US link for it now goes to their cruiser collection. Most buyers will be shopping used or for leftover stock.
Who it’s for
- Paved path and concrete trail riders. On the concrete trail where I filmed, not having suspension didn’t make much difference.
- Riders who want an easy step-over. The step-through frame is easy to get on and off. We chose the Regular frame over the Large because it fits my wife perfectly.
- People who want a natural-feeling pedal assist. It uses a torque sensor, not a cadence sensor.
- Longer, relaxed rides. The palm-rest grips are my favorite, and they make long rides more comfortable.
Who should look elsewhere
- Gravel riders. If your route goes on and off gravel, choose an Aventon with a front suspension fork. You’ll pay a little more for one.
- Riders over 300 lbs with cargo. That’s Aventon’s total weight limit for this bike.
- People who want everything in the box. On our bike, the rear rack came in the box but wasn’t installed yet, and fenders weren’t standard. Aventon lists both as “compatible”, which means they’re sold separately.
Pace 500.3 vs Soltera 2 vs Aventure 3
I’ve reviewed all three. Here’s how the Pace sits between them, using Aventon’s published specs.
| Pace 500.3 | Soltera 2 | Aventure 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor | 500W rear hub, 864W peak | 350W rear hub | 750W rear hub, 80 Nm |
| Pedal sensor | Torque | Torque | Torque |
| Battery | 48V 12.8Ah (614Wh) | 9.6Ah, integrated | 36V 20Ah (733Wh) |
| Rated range | Up to 60 mi | Up to 46 mi | Up to 65 mi |
| Suspension | None | None | 80mm fork + suspension seatpost |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Mechanical disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.1” | All-terrain | 26 x 4.0” |
| Weight | 54 lbs | Light enough to carry upstairs | 76 lbs |
| Fenders | Sold separately | — | Included |
| Price (as of Oct 22, 2026) | Discontinued (C$1,999 on Aventon Canada) | Replaced by Soltera 2.5 at $1,199 | $1,999 |
The Pace is the middle option: more motor and better brakes than the Soltera 2, and much lighter than the Aventure 3. What you give up is suspension and included fenders.
What the specs mean on the road
The motor and hills
Aventon rates the rear hub at 500W sustained and 864W peak. On the road, it got me up every incline I tried, at about 200 lb.
Torque sensor
This is Aventon’s upgraded torque sensor. It feels very natural: the assist follows how hard you press the pedals, not just whether they’re turning, so pushing harder on a climb gets you more help. You get four assist levels: Eco, Tour, Sport and Turbo.
No suspension
This is my main complaint, and it matters more or less depending on where you ride. There’s no front fork suspension and no rear suspension. The seat and tires are all that absorb bumps, and you feel a lot of them. On the concrete trail in my video, that’s not a big deal. Once you start moving between trail and gravel, you’ll want suspension.
Tires
Aventon lists 27.5 x 2.1 inch puncture-resistant tires with reflective sidewalls. A viewer asked whether they’re solid or air. They’re regular tubed tires: Aventon lists butyl tubes with Schrader valves.
Battery
The battery is very neatly built into the step-through frame. I prefer it when the battery matches the frame color, but it still looks good. Aventon lists 48V 12.8Ah (614Wh) with LG cells, UL 2849 certification, a 48V 3A charger and a range of up to 60 miles. I didn’t range test this bike, so I can’t confirm the 60 miles.
Controls and safety features
- Left side: front hydraulic disc brake, a thumb throttle that works from zero, and the control pad.
- Turn signals: Version 3 added left and right signals. The integrated tail lights on both sides blink amber at the bottom, and the color touchscreen shows which signal is on. Press the button again to cancel it.
- Headlight: hold the + button to turn the front LED headlight on or off.
- Display and app: the full color display connects to Aventon’s app, which tracks your rides and shows where your bike is.
- Right side: the thumb-and-index-finger shifter, which is my favorite, plus the rear hydraulic disc brake.
The drivetrain has 8 gears in the back and a single chainring up front. Aventon lists a 12-32T cassette and a 48T crank.
The details I liked
Aventon put a yellow-tinted paint protection film where a chain slap guard would usually go. It keeps the frame looking clean and stops the chain from chipping the paint as it bounces. Details like this are why I keep saying Aventon builds high-quality bikes at affordable prices.
The bike also adjusts easily, which helped us dial in the fit for my wife.
Fit and sizing
Aventon lists the Pace 500.3 Step-Through for riders 4’11” to 6’1”, with a 300 lb total weight limit. The listed bike weight is 54 lbs, and 7.5 lbs of that is the battery. That’s far easier to move around than the 76 lb Aventure 3. If you need to lift the bike onto a rack, the difference matters.
Speed: the confusing part
A viewer asked how fast it goes. Aventon Canada’s page is a little contradictory. It lists the bike as Class 2, but its description says “top speed of 28 mph.” Its FAQ says the throttle maxes out at 20 mph. The throttle limit is the one number I’d count on. Before you change any speed setting, check your local rules for which e-bike classes are allowed where you ride.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Torque sensor feels natural
- Enough motor to get a 200 lb rider up every incline I tried
- Throttle works from zero
- Turn signals and integrated tail lights
- Hydraulic brakes front and rear
- My favorite grips and shifter
- Step-through frame; the Regular size fits my wife perfectly
Cons
- No suspension, so you feel the bumps
- Fenders not standard
- The rack came in the box uninstalled
- No longer sold new in the US
FAQ
Is the Aventon Pace 500.3 worth it, used or new? It’s worth it if you ride pavement. I called it a solid baseline e-bike, and the price matches what you get. Look for one with fenders already added, because they weren’t standard.
Pace 500.3 vs Pace 4? I haven’t ridden the Pace 4, so I won’t compare how they ride. The one connection I can confirm from Aventon is that the Aventure 3’s battery is listed as compatible with the Pace 4.
How far does the Pace 500.3 go on a charge? Aventon says up to 60 miles. I didn’t run a range test on it.
Are the tires solid or air-filled? Air-filled, with tubes and Schrader valves, per Aventon.
Is it water resistant? Aventon rates its Pace bikes IPX4. That covers splashes from any direction. It doesn’t mean you can submerge the bike.
How tall is your wife, and which size? She rides the Regular frame and it fits her perfectly. Aventon lists the bike for riders 4’11” to 6’1”. Use their height chart to choose between Regular and Large.
Can you get a wider seat? I didn’t swap ours, so I can’t recommend a specific one. The seat is cushy, and it’s one of the few things soaking up bumps on this bike.
Price
As of Oct 22, 2026, Aventon Canada lists the Pace 500.3 Step-Through at C$1,999 and marks it discontinued. Aventon’s US link now goes to their cruiser collection, so I can’t give you a current US price. If you’re buying used, also budget for fenders.
