California-based electric bike specialist Aventon is best known for its affordable yet tech-laden electric bikes. Most of the brand's models are geared towards city dwellers, with the Pace series serving as the label's flagship line. Now, the brand has updated the Pace 500, launching the Pace 500.3. On the surface, the bike retains its approachable design. Beneath the surface, however, it's better than ever. Let's take a closer look.
The updated Pace 500.3 now comes equipped with a torque sensor – something which will surely go a long way when it comes to offering smooth, seamless pedal assistance. Those of you who've ridden budget-focused e-bikes would be familiar with the jerky sensation of pedal assistance found in cadence-sensor-equipped systems. The torque sensor on the new Pace 500.3 makes this a thing of the past. The Pace 500.
As for the bike itself, it's constructed out of a 6061 aluminum alloy frame, and comes with removable batteries housed in the frame. A total capacity of 614 watt-hours from the 48-volt, 12.8 amp-hour battery pack provides a range of up to 60 miles per charge, provided you're not too greedy with the pedal assist or throttle. It's fitted with a 500-watt rear hub-mounted electric motor, and has a top assisted speed of 28 miles per hour slotting it squarely into Class 3 territory.