Aventon Pace 5 REC Step-Through

Built for relaxed rides, the Pace 5 REC Step-Through is a cruiser on a low step-through frame with swept-back bars, a wide saddle and a stem you can adjust. Below that upright position, a 750 W rear hub motor and a 733 Wh battery do the work.

Highlights

• Hub motor with Boost: 750 W rated, 1188 W peak and 80 Nm; Boost Mode lifts it to 1440 W and 96 Nm for up to 30 s.
• 733 Wh battery: 36V 20Ah with LG 21700 cells, removable without a key, rated by the brand for up to 121 km in Eco pedal assist; a full charge takes about 5 h.
• Throttle and sensor switch: a left-hand throttle, a torque sensor in the bottom bracket with a switch to cadence assist, and cruise control (see how torque and cadence sensors differ).
• Speed: top speed of 45 km/h by the brand's figure.
• Brakes, gears and tires: Tektro HD-E3120 hydraulic discs on 180 mm rotors plus regenerative braking, Shimano Altus 8-speed (12–32T) and 27.5 x 2.1 in tires.
• Load and tech: 150 kg maximum load and a 27.4 kg bike weight, with integrated lights and turn signals, 4G/GPS tracking and an e-lock. Aventon lists the system as certified to UL 2849 and the battery to UL 2271.

Who it suits

Riders who want relaxed outings on paved paths, neighbourhood streets and errand runs, sitting upright and stepping on and off a low frame.

Good to know

• Range is the brand's figure; speed, hills, rider weight, tire pressure and cold all change it. How to estimate your range.
• Ships free anywhere in Canada (no P.O. boxes).
• There is no suspension: the fork is rigid alloy and the seatpost is not sprung.