Aventon
Pace 5 REC Step-Through Ebike
Comfort-focused 5-15 mile daily commuters who want a step-through cruiser with full lights, rack, fenders, and GPS anti-theft built in.
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Strengths
- 750W hub motor with 1,440W Boost mode and 733Wh battery quoted to 75 mi range.
- Double-sided torque sensor with switchable cadence mode — rare configurability at this price.
- Full UL 2849 + UL 2271 certification on bike and battery.
- Integrated front and rear lights with turn signals, fenders, and rack mounts standard.
- Aventon ACU smart suite: 4G GPS, e-lock, unusual-activity detection, Apple Watch control.
Weaknesses
- 60 lb curb weight is heavy for stair carry or rack transport.
- Class 2 only (20 mph cap) — no 28 mph Class 3 mode for fast commutes.
- Shimano Altus 8-speed is entry-tier and there's no suspension fork on the REC frame.
- Smart features increasingly rely on the 4G ecosystem — adds long-term dependency.
Specs
- Top Speed Mph
- 20
- Classification
- Class 2
- Range Miles
- 75
- Motor Watts
- 750
- Motor Peak Watts
- 1440
- Motor Torque Nm
- 70
- Battery Wh
- 733
- Weight Lbs
- 60
- Max Rider Weight Lbs
- 300
- Rider Height Range
- 5'0" – 6'3" (two sizes)
- Throttle
- Yes
- Pedal Assist
- Yes
- Pedal Assist Levels
- 5
- Motor Type
- hub
- Sensor Type
- torque (double-sided BB sensor, switchable to cadence)
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-E3120 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors
- Tires
- 27.5 x 2.4 in
- Display
- Aventon A280 color
- Safety Certification
- UL 2849 + UL 2271
- Rack Included
- Yes
- Fenders Included
- Yes
- Lights Included
- Yes
The Pace 5 REC is Aventon’s modern commuter — comfort geometry, upright posture, full stock accessories (rack, fenders, lights), 4G-connected smart features. At $1,799 it sits between the budget Lectric XP4 and the premium Vado SL.
What sets it apart from the budget tier is the torque sensor (most cadence-sensor bikes feel surge-y by comparison) and the ACU smart suite — GPS tracking, e-lock, unusual-activity detection, even Apple Watch ride control. If your ebike worry is “will it get stolen the first month I own it,” the integrated 4G GPS is a real feature, not marketing.
What holds it back from the premium tier is the Class 2 / 20 mph cap. For longer commutes where you want to hit 28 mph in pedal-assist mode, look at Velotric’s Discover 2 ($1,699 with Class 1/2/3 switchable). For a fast hybrid, the Trek FX+ 2 or Vado SL series. For pure value, the Lectric XP4 at half the price.
Sources
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- Pace 5 REC Step-Through Ebike — AventonOfficial specs, price, certifications.
- Aventon Pace 5 REC Review — Electric Bike ReviewIndependent ride and component evaluation.