The Pace 5’s programming and power delivery are a perfect pairing; the bike has ample power but dishes it out effectively and responsively, making pedaling easy without feeling scary.

Its theft prevention features are top-notch, offering riders peace of mind through integrated wheel and battery locks, a motion detection and alarm system, GPS location tracking, and more.

Aventon built in loads of customization options available through the Aventon app, including motor tuning, torque and cadence sensing modes, granular speed adjustment, and more.

Handling feels well-balanced between relaxed and sharp; the city cruiser design and handlebars pair well with the lively motor and rigid fork.

Its performance was great, with above-average results in nearly all areas of our testing.

The bike is generally well-equipped for its price, with integrated lights and turn signals, a color display, and even an optional regenerative braking feature with two modes.

It’s tough to deny the bike’s sharp looks and big personality. Aventon’s choice of five color options ensures a bike for just about everyone.

While it was designed with a focus on comfort and largely pulls that off, an included suspension seatpost would complete its vision.

The frame design can result in a loose chain getting jammed. The throttle can get you home, but having a spare chain might be a good idea.

Peppy and powerful 750W motor (peak 1440W) with smooth torque sensor

Excellent handling, nimble and stiff step-through frame

Large 733Wh battery with regenerative braking adds 5-6 miles range

Impressive 50 miles (Turbo) and 75+ miles (ECO) real-world range

Well-specced components: Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Altus 8-speed

A280 customizable display and full-featured Aventon app with Ride Tune, GPS tracking, e-lock, geo-fencing, Apple Watch connectivity

Clean cable routing, gravity-cast frame, quality build

Good value at $1,799

Missing suspension seat post, which is surprising for a comfort cruiser

Firm-compound tires have slightly less braking grip on wet surfaces

Drivetrain could use one or two more gears to avoid ghost pedaling near 28 mph

Adjustable stem could offer higher handlebar position for a more upright fit

The Aventon Pace 5 REC returns to the comfort-first cruiser geometry that made the original Pace series so popular, pairing swept-back handlebars and a step-through frame with a powerful 750W motor (peaking at 1,440W in Boost Mode) that makes this one of the punchiest lightweight cruisers on the market today.

At around 60 lbs with the battery installed, the Pace 5 REC is lighter than most of Aventon's other models, and that lighter weight combines with the upgraded motor to create a riding experience that feels incredibly responsive, peppy, and fun - yet still very smooth and controlled even at full power output.

The Pace 5 REC doesn't include a suspension seat post - a minor but notable omission given that Aventon has included one on most of their other bikes in recent years - though the bike more than makes up for it with an impressive tech package that includes the Aventon ACU, 4G/GPS connectivity, regenerative braking, Apple Watch compatibility, and over-the-air firmware updates, all for $1,799.

In real-world range testing, the Pace 5 REC delivered nearly 50 miles in Turbo mode - an impressive result - and the 733Wh battery with regenerative braking makes this one of the more efficient cruisers in its class, with a manufacturer-claimed range of up to 75 miles in Eco. See Latest Price

Great value in the current market

Nice bright and easy-to-read touchscreen display

Good low-speed handling on good grip

Motor is quiet with a smooth whir

Easy conversion from Class 1 to Class 3

Clever bottle cage support that aligns the bottle away from the shock

Maven Base brakes are awesome with a lighter lever feel

S1000 T-type derailleur works very well

Rear shock needs volume spacers for better support

Fork tops out abruptly with desired rebound setting

General lack of traction, especially under braking

Motor engagement initially touchy (improved after firmware update)

Motor cover bolt was loose causing rattle

Walk mode does not handle stairs well

Motor lacks refinement compared to Bosch, Brose, Shimano

170mm seatpost too short for XL

Hard plastic core grips and handlebar with low rise and compliance

Tires come with tubes, tubeless conversion needed; rim tape not dialed

Cables and lines a little long from factory

Rear brake needed a bleed out of the box