Aventon Pace 500 Review - $1.4k
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2024
- The Aventon Pace 500 is a price competitive and affordable ($1,399) yet powerful and versatile high speed ebike which aims to give more bang for your buck versus other value priced offerings. The Pace 500 features a capable electric drivetrain sporting a 20mph trigger throttle and a 28mph cadence based pedal assist, each complimented well by the stopping power of hydraulic disc brakes. A overall comfortable ride with relaxed ergonomics and thoughtful finishing touches like reflective sidewall tick tires, also comes in a variety of size and color options for both frames. To keep the price low, some tradeoffs are to be considered, no suspension, no intergraded lights, no USB charging, but the big one to keep in mind is the assembly you may have to do on your own, however, you can always get some help from a bike shop, mobile service, or use their instructional videos.
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My girlfriend wants one of these. Might be getting one soon 👍
@@Blakksheap that looks nothing like the mf19 bud
I just bought one and it had to shipped to Glens Falls NY. I ordered and added fenders and a rear rack. I put it together myself. I’m 69 yrs. and since I haven’t ridden a bike in twenty years I tested my work & my skills without the battery . That being accomplished and satisfactory I proceeded with the battery boost levels and found myself laughing and amazingly younger. I have been wearing out my lower body by walking to benefit my heart. Since 2011 , I’ve worked my way up to walking distances from 11 to 5 miles a day. Sadly , I’ve needed knee and hip shots to continue and finally sidelined with severe plantar fasciitis . Being a retired Lineman , I need my 3 to 4 hours outdoors nearly every day. This should do it for me. Keeping a save heart rate while basically getting progressively stronger workout and being outside is awesome! Thankyou for your reviews. I liked the ECBikes also !
I am hoping to find a bike that fits my 5'3-5'4" 67 year old body and puts a smile on my face. Hoping it won't cost me the $3400 or so I think it could. What are you doing about lights? I'm turned off by the lack of integrated lighting.
How much weight did the fender and rack add to the bike? Thanks!
@@attorneyallisonburbank53 New "Next Gen" model has integrated lights.
I prefer brighter after market Bike lights, that mount on my head/helmit, so they face direction my head is turning. and blinky tail light that mounts on seat post.
My Wife and I just bought a Pace 350 for her, and a 500 for me...... and we absolutely love them! We will be riding them every chance we get! I think the quality is very good for the price we paid for them. WE look forward to taking them to all the Southern Cal beaches (we live around Palm Springs).
I just purchased the step through in Celeste (seafoam). I own a RadRover and thought I would purchase the Rad City step thru in black. However, after seeing this bike and test riding it, I had to have it. Rad Power bikes are awesome-the support is great. I love my fatbike, except for the cumbersome 63# weight! This bike is perfect for street, path, city riding. At under 50#, it is a breeze to load and unload on a bike carrier. In two days, I have ridden 26 comfortable miles, and only used barely a tenth of the battery. Very happy so far.
That makes us so happy to hear! We are gad you are satisfied with your purchase, if you have any questions always feel free to reach out to us.
Can you put a plate on a Pace Aventon 500 so you can use a different battery cause all of the Pace Aventon 500 batteries is sold out ?
Can you put a plate on a Pace Aventon 500 to use a different battery cause the Pace Aventon 500 batteries is sold out ?
I love mine. Fast, battery lasts, and huge smiles. Being lighter than their flagship level bike, it is much easier to load on my bike rack. No fenders, but the lighter weight makes up for it. I could not be happier. Great job Aventon!
(My first electric was a Populo sport which I still have and is still working great. I believe Populo became Aventon. They are a terrific company)
Highly recommended.
Im an avid biker & have owned many classic bikes & 3 ebikes in the past. I just bought an Aventon Pace 500 Stepthrough with 750 watts motor top speed is 28 mph, 20 mph on throttle only. In my opinion this is the best affordable ebike made with excellence in craftsmanship, engineering and design. I have nothing negative to say. I am in love with my Aventon Pace 500 Stepthrough. It is perfect. I love the Stepthrough design. No need to lift my leg to mount it. It is a lightweight 48 pounds. Powerful and quiet that can go uphill like a breeze, great powerful hydraulic disc brake, great pedal assist which helps me at the traffic light stop for an easy & fast get away with just a light pedaling. The Samsung battery is a powerful 48 volts with a range of 30 miles. To use the thumb throttle you have to pedal first to activate the thumb throttle which is a safety feature & I agree. The wide lcd display shows the distance, speed, battery gauge. Shimano Altus8 speed shifter is also great.
Thank you for a great video on the Aventon pace 500, just bought one for the wife and we didn’t get a manual so your video is exactly what we needed...
You can download one from their website. I did. It saves money and paper, to do it that way.
Your videos helped me with my research in purchasing my wife's ebike. After months of looking at various options, we decided to go with the Pace 500. It is by far the best value for all the features and design. I ride Trek Domane SL6 Disc and hydraulic disc brakes are such a great safety feature in my view and Pace 500 comes with hydraulic disc brakes. Ride1up Core features very similar features but only comes in one size which is no go for my petite sized wife. All in all, we are looking forward to the new bike. Again thanks for the review and keep up the good work!
I just purchased a Pace 500, and am thrilled with it so far. It was easy to assemble (less assembly on the crossbar model than the step-through) and was up and running (including charging the battery) within about two hours from when the box was delivered. Definitely a good value.
Had been looking at E-bikes for awhile and after checking out the website and this review, went ahead and purchased this in black. Getting it in Tuesday and can't wait~
Update: I do love the bike. My only complaint is that it is very, very stiff and rigid. Meaning, as long as you are on flat ground and streets you have a very smooth ride and the power in the bike is awesome. But any kind of bump or rough patch of road you hit, you’re gonna feel all the way up into your teeth. The seat itself is very comfortable and springy, but there is absolutely zero shock absorption built into the bike. Not that I was expecting this to be a mountain bike feel with shocks, but it was definitely a bit more jarring then I was expecting. My only other complaint is that I hear something rolling around in the back tire. I have about 100 miles on the bike so I’m not sure if it’s normal tire wear and possibly a piece of that rolling inside or what. But other than that the quality of this bike is outstanding. I’m getting great battery life (living in Dallas) and love cruising it through the city.
I had that "something rolling around" in back tire, too. Bike shop said it was a loose spoke nut. Easily fixed. Also, the ride was very hard, but I found deflating the tires from 60 to 40 psi softened the ride a bit and adding a Thudbuster to the seat post helped, too.
Dennis Souter thanks for the reply. I think I have seen that the loose spoke nut or something is pretty common so it’s good to see it wasn’t a major thing. Removing the tires is about the extent of my knowledge so I will have someone fix that for me. Also while I’m sure the seat addition or post would probably help too, I’ve mellowed a bit on my stance on it’s “stiffness”. I’ll admit that a big part of that was me simply forgetting that standing when going over rough patches will let your body or legs absorb a lot of the shock too, just a simple thing I had forgotten for not riding in so long. Lol. Granted it’s still not as flexible as a full mountain bike of course, but not nearly as tough as I was suggesting.
@@dgsouter would a 'thudbuster" work with the "step through version" since the post is fairly high? Also, what brand would you recommend?
All the tools come in the box, just bought and built one, took 1.5 hrs to build, my wife loves the bike
I just purchased the pace 500 step through from. Hiland Bikes in Millersburg Ohio. I'm 6'2" with seat and handle bars adjusted it fits me perfectly.I love the bike
So happy with my Aventon step thru bike. Delighted to test at a dealer in my town.
I was lucky to have dealer near my town, too.
Could never have made an informed decision, without trying the different options first.
Plus, I get all the benefits, of buying from a local brick and mortar shop, without paying extra.
I don't understand the issue with pedal lock, just put the kick stand up when backing bike up, nice bike tho ..
Went down there to test ride the pace 500 a couple weeks ago. One thing that I really enjoyed about the company was the great customer service while I was there they were attentive and we're happy to answer any questions I had. I think this is a key feature cause I was I confident they would help me if issues would arise.
Thank you! We're happy you felt this way, we are always here to answer any questions and help you in any way possible!
Great review.
I was fortunate, that a local bike shop (ATV Wholesale Outlet, near Sacramento CA.)
caries the Aventon brand, including the Pace 500, in different sizes/colors, and frame types.
Before I went there. I had all kinds of questions, about what kind of e-bike, would be right for me.
My main use will be for riding on paved bike trails, with some limited use on hard packed dirt trails.
I was wondering if the fat tire models were something I would like, how much power would work for me,
whether to get a top bar, or step through frame, what size, and if I would like the swept back handlebars, better than straight.
I quickly ruled out the fat tire models, because they were way to heavy, for me.
I needed something I could lift up, when needed, and I could easily lift the Pace.
Do to research online, I was already interested in the Aventon Pace 500.
I was able to test drive the medium and small frames in both step through, and top bar.
I am 5'7" tall, and felt much more comfortable on the small frame.
I chose the top bar frame, because it felt stiffer to me, and I would be able to hang it on the bike carrier I already own.
The hand grips, handle bar geometry, and location of controls, all felt perfect for me.
I want to ride in a more upright position, and the Pace allowed me to do that in comfort.
One thing that surprised me... there were two different, gear shift lever types, on the different Pace 500 models I tried.
While both types, have their shift levers, located on the underside of the handlebars....
One type shifted up, with push of thumb, and down, with pull on index finger.
The other one (I did not like at all), required you to use your thumb, to both push for shift up, and also use thumb, to push for shift down.
If I had purchased without test drive first, I would not have known about this.
I was impressed, by how much power it had, when using the electric motor.
And equally impressed by how easy it was to pedal, without the motor on.
While my intention was originally to buy on line, I can not stress enough, how important, test driving the different models was, in choosing the right one for me.
So I will definitely be purchasing from the local store.
PS, folks at the ATV Wholesale Outlet store, were really kind/helpful, and did not treat me with condescending attitude,
like I have received at some other local bike stores.
In conclusion, my mind has been put to rest, now that I was able to try different e-bikes, before plunking down my hard earned cash.
Now I am very excited to pick up my new bike, next Tuesday, and go riding on my local bike trails 😀🚲
I've ridden the bike yesterday at a Brooklyn bike shop it's a very powerful bike with a nice comfortable seat plus a very smooth ride. FYI it's a long tall high big bike I love the big wheels to. I would purchase the step through instead of the regular version it's easier to get on or off the bike. FYI
I'm thinking about purchasing this one. Without test riding it, it's very helpful knowing how the throttle engages, reviewing the components, and also hearing the hub/tire sounds while you ride on the road. Thx.
Looking to buy this bike. It seems everyone complains that it doesn’t have suspension but I never ride suspension bikes so that isn’t really an issue for me. Any other problems any owners have had?
Why is it that when I go out and buy a Bafang rear drive kit, a bike like this comes out and makes me wish I had just bought this whole bike? The only thing my kit bike does better is having a 17 AH battery....
Fantastic bike for the price!
Excellent review on a great ebike , priced well also .
Thanks Mark! I've been excited to cover this model since last year... it took longer than I wanted but it's great to have the bike up now. Very well done, great value here :D
Thank you for the comment about great e-bike. We really strived to create an e-bike accessible to all people.
@@AventonBikesVideos congrats aventon,i love your company!
Great review and I am looking forward to having my first ride next week. Thank you!
I ordered my Pace 500 a couple of weeks ago and it should arrive shortly. In the meanwhile Ive been watching EBR s and getting up to speed on any enhancements to trick it out. I cant wait to get to riding! It might be good to get Court /EBR to revisit the Pace as his reviews have gotten more refined and comprehensive.
I access my throttle without cycling by putting PAS to one and then pressing the throttle. It is just like an on demand throttle.
Yeah. On mine, I use the throttle from a stop to get rolling. Very easy on my knees, especially on hills. LOVE this bike!
Thank-You. Very informative.
Great seller in our store by spring time they are going to offer a 36 Volt battery 350 Watt motor with down graded mechanical brakes and it’s suggested retail price is going to be $999 it’s going to sell like hot cakes. We have put in a preorder for 10 of them and it has a smoother power delivery the baby bloomers are going to love it. Sidenote : Court it takes us 45 minutes to put one of these bikes together and we’ve even considered raising the price by $50 if we assemble it less if it’s purchased in the box the reason for this is the shop or end user has to not only install petals, seat, handlebars, front wheel but also the rear wheel, derailleur, and calipers to. The reason for this is to save on shipping cost of the box. It’s much smaller when you break the bike down that much, just be sure if you’re gonna buy this online directly from the manufacture or from a dealer that your mechanically inclined or make arrangements with someone that is or take it to a bicycle shop to have your bike assembled properly
We're happy to have you as one of our Elite Dealers! :)
Bought the Pace500 for my wife. Several pieces were missing. Sent several request to the company by email through their support page. Unfortunately there was no telephone support (supposedly due to Covid). A little bit dissatisfied. Several weeks and still no reply.
That is unfortunate.
Can you get support, from one of the bike shops, that sell them?
Or do you have to get it directly from the manufacture?
Is the motor whine on this bike louder than most other e-bikes?
I'm wondering the same thing.
About the same as other geared rear hub motors.
Not as quiet as direct drive motor.
Ordered one today. Will be here in a month. A bit of anxiety about putting it together.
I am reading a lot of complaints in the Aventon group about customer service issues. Have you been hearing bad reviews?
There is now an Aventon Pace owners (and admirers) group on Facebook for anyone who is interested in either asking questions, sharing ride photos, or getting help with any issues that may arise. #Aventon #AventonPace #AventonPace350 #AventonPace500 #eBike #eBikes
I really enjoy your reviews of these e-bikes. Is there any way to show their performance on hills? Not just a rise in the road, but the sort of hill that if you have your head level and are looking straight ahead, all you see is pavement.
good review of a good product; we just bought 2 of them and love them, I wish the batteries were not so difficult to remove though; the key is very hard nearly impossible to turn, this is a defect that needs to be corrected. The only things on the wishlist I hope they change is a water bottle holder on the frame and standard LED lighting. Overall an excellent product for attractive price and we plan on getting many many miles out of them.
it's two different ways to charge the Pace Aventon 500 battery. Take the battery off the e bike there's another charge point. Tell me the name of it, if there's a generic charger for it notify me immediately ??
Tempting. I haven't been on a bike in most of your lifetimes - about 40 years - and this has me thinking. I have 3 motorcycles on the road (and a convertible, and a truck) so it's not like I need any more forms of transportation taking up garage space. But somehow this thing has me thinking! Need to have some options like suspension and a way to tap into the battery for devices. Since most bike riding is done in sunny weather, I wonder if a small solar panel could aid the battery endurance?
I just sold my street bike (Stratoliner) recently due to health reasons (for now), and we picked up 2 ebikes...no-it does not replace my Strat...but a lot more fun than I expected, and I can get some exercise in! I will get another bike eventually- but I do love this Pace 500.
I bought the Pace 500 today and did some riding. Are there error codes at the bottom of the display? I got an E-21, E-24, and E-26. Not sure if Im doing something wrong or if my bike wasnt assembled correctly.
Have you done a review of the Aventon Level Commuter? I'm wondering what the differences are.
Any preference between this or the sondors step?..
My wife is considering each.. she's only 5' so we have been thinking the small version of this one, however we do some beach riding so fat tires might be more desirable.
Is this the same ebike as the Serfas E-Bikes
Could you use the lowest setting of the motor to hear how loud/quiet it is? Also the website today shows tires as 27.5x1.75” Kenda Kwick Seven Tires?
I have one question about the throttle. I understand that you need to peddle to use the throttle, but if you are on the throttle and stop pedaling, does the throttle stop as well, or does it operate till you let off on the throttle?
I dont know if they changed the throttle. But I use it to get rolling.
The throttle stops when you release the thumb pressure.
Motor is turned off, and throttle has no effect, when brakes leavers are squeezed.
If you have Power Assist level at 1-5 (not 0), throttle works, whether you are peddling or not.
I had my eye on this bike 4 months ago. Bought another popular bike that I’m only 50% happy with now. After this review I ordered a step thru in white today. Can’t wait to get it!
Update. Received bike and pretty easy assembly. Charged the battery and oh boy! Goes like hell, right out of box 29 mph! Very easy and light to handle. Comfortable too. Love it!!
Give us an update and let us know how you like it!
Ricky k you have an update on the Aventon 500 stepthru.
How good it is for uphill ?
Powerful like a breeze and smooth like butter. I love it.
Ooh was so sold on this until 1). Seeing how much of the bike you’d have to put together. 2) Hearing the engine whine during the ride. At what speed did it get that bad? At 20mph is it fairly quiet?
I have spent some time on one. It really only whines under load, and then it doesn't strike me as very loud. My only real complaint is the battery gauge on the bars acts more like a volt meter more than anything. It basically rises and falls with the load on the battery. Oh, also..the bike rides like a load of bricks when the assist is shut off.
They need to include a usable USB port on the battery so you can run your tunes and drown out the motor noise!
@@flyurway I think they do
Bought for my wife...Good components for a value price. Compare and see. Interested to see if ebikes will continue to drop in price.
So far so good. The Celeste looks good with added fenders. She is happy with it.
Great review Cort!
Eco lab have some lovely Australian eucalyptus in the front garden.
Great review very informative.
i think this bicycle looks very promising ...i just have a feeling...very nice find...keep up the good work buddy...
Yeah, this product has definitely been at the top of my list for value in 2019. Got a great feeling when covering the specs and then actually riding it.
Thank you for the comment!
Bike is more stable on kickstand if mounted near center.
Does the battery stop charging when full to prevent overcharge?
Yeah it does! There’s a little green light that turns off when it’s done
@@drew00johnson Thanks man!
Yes. The charger's red light will turn green when it's fully charged and it automatically stops charging.
Excellent, very informative review. A terrific resource for potential buyers. I just bought a Pace 500 traditional in black today! Very sharp-looking bike. Thanks and great job.
How do you like the bike after riding it for a few weeks? I'm looking at buying one too.
Still loving it. Have only had two minor problems: something rattling around in the rear tire rim and the brake-motor cable connector came loose. Both easily fixed.
@@dgsouter Thanks. My biggest concern is the total lack of suspension. Although I will only be riding around the city, I'm concerned my daily commute will become a grind if it's not comfortable. How is it on that front?
When I got it from the bike shop, the tires were inflated to 60psi. Deflating to 40 helped soften the ride a bit. I also installed a Thudbuster seat post and that helped, too.@@svdtrumpet
@@dgsouter Nice, thanks a lot
Seriously can either 500 jump of the curb and get dirty?
No shocks, so not a substitute for a mountain bike, but if you put the right tires on it, I'm sure you could take it off road.
I'm in menifee California..is there any dealers close by that sell this bike...also does this bikes battery have a charging port to charge a cell phone.
There is a list of dealers on the website.
I don't think it has a usb charging port on this model.
But there are inexpensive usb battery packs available for that if needed.
Also I read that the new version of this bike (called "Next Gen") has one.
How doI change the power assist percentage on each PAS level. Currently level 1 is really quick.
guys whats your opinion on which is better aventon level commuter and this ebike?
Hi how do you change mph to km? Thank you
If the battery runs out, can you ride this easily in manual mode?
Yes
How would you compare this step though to the amigo 27.5 infinite? Also where is the controller located on this?
Why does the battery spark every time I plug the charger into it?
Kris Bowler ... it’s all about ‘ difference of potential ‘ . Plug your charger in last.
This is normal, an is because charger provides high current to charge battery.
If you want to avoid this. plug the charger into the bike first, then plug the charger into the wall outlet, last.
I'm glad you guys are wearing helmets. I always do. I was a little concerned about them advertising this bike without a helmet. I suppose they don't want to endorse another company. But they should have a disclaimer that says. "Images are for Advertisement purposes only, please always wear a helmet."
Why can’t I get my tires to go
Go where?
I have the Populo V3 sport and it's awesome.... If I could get 23mph out of it it would be perfect....I hope Aventon comes out with another version of it.... The Pace 500 it's about 15lbs too heavy and upright adjutsable stem ebikes are a dime a dozen... Although $1399 28mph bikes are not... That stripped down version of the pace500 sounds interesting but I'm thinking it will be a 20mph bike.. Make something agressive and sporty...
Can you review the wing bike fatty From wing bike?
I’m in need of an extra battery. If anyone has an extra they are willing to part with please respond here. Thanks.
They are available on line, as of (Mar.27, 2022).
would this fit someone like 6' 2" how high does the seatpost go?
Our e-bike comes in 3 sizes. Small, medium, and large. If you get the large you would have no problem with it fitting. Without a doubt it fits!
Nice! Thanks
How much were you Paid to say all this.
This bike seems cool but I don't think it's street legal for NYC. Still deciding if I want either a Rad Power, Sonders, or Wing Bike.
Rad power. Bikes are very good. I have a radcity 3300 miles less than one year top speed 25 mph
Maybe I'm being naive, but I have a hard time believing police are going to enforce arcane bicycle regulations. It probably depends where you live. I just plan to not show off the high speeds if I see a cop.
The bike is fine for nyc
Business plan of this company seems to be to charge you immediately upon order, then order your bike from China. Have fun waiting for that boat.
This took me less than two days to get mine!!!
I bought mine from local store, no waiting.
First⚡💨🤖🚲
Nice! I like your little pictures there :P
would be a sweet bike if it wasn't for that atrocious curved handlebar.
the curved handlebar actually make it more ergonomic. I test road one today and I was impressed.
I prefer the curved handlebar.
There are other models, if you want a straight one.
Awesome speed pedelec bike for an affordable price! The only deal breaker was no throttle on demand. I have to pass.
Our e-bike actually has a throttle! At "4:18" you can see him going over the throttle function.
In fact the throttle goes up to 20mph! Call us if you have any more questions or concerns! :)
@@AventonBikesVideos Thanks but what I meant by throttle on demand is that the throttle is always active, even from 0 mph. I like to use it to help boost me so I wouldn't have to manually peddle as hard from a dead stop, every single time that I start.
@@lifeyang2 stop being lazy
It’s not that great of a deal.... it’s so stripped
500 watt (750 peak) motor, carbon fiber seat post, comfortable seat, locking handle bar grips, adjustable angle bike stem for handlebars, and hydraulic disk breaks, is not stripped.
And this bike is lighter than most.
You call it a step thru I call it a womans
Yeah, there's also the word "wave" since it's a deep step-thru, and some people call them low-step. I usually stick with step-thru because it's gender neutral and a lot of older people might need a frame that's easier to mount (based on hip or knee pain). I like how Aventon has multiple colors so they can accommodate anyone and not just have it feel like a women's only product :)
It was only a womans because of the time when american girls were expected to wear dresses all the time instead of pants.
This frame design would have come about anyway simply for reasons that court mentioned above.
Krazycor W, A womans bike, Then I will call it a Utility bike, Because everyone in the family wants to use it, Dare Man, Dee Frow, Das kinder,
There's a definite advantage to a step through frame whenever the bike is used in a utility manner... No doubt
Any guy that's ever slipped off the seat and crashed crotch first into the "boy's" crossbar would wonder for the next few days why his parents did not give him a "girl's" bike for his birthday!!! If you are a serious bicyclist, boy or girl, and you need the frame stiffness of a "boy's" bike then get one (and a cup); for everyone else, not so much!
Too expensive for a bike .
Lol.
But a 25k car isn't expensive?
It's not just a bike...