We purchased the Pace 500.3 step-through models in April and they were shipped to our home in Michigan while we were still wintering in Florida. Fortunately they were in stock in the colors and sizes we needed. Our local bike shop assembled them and they were ready to pick up and ride when we returned to Michigan for the summer. We also ordered the fenders and rear rack, bell, mirror, and extra charger with the credit we received from Aventon. Our local bike shop was impressed with the e-bikes and we encouraged them to be an Aventon dealer. The bikes are beautiful and we have had many compliments. The bikes are comfortable, shifting and peddling are smooth, and the power assist is great. Also, the throttle-only mode is smooth and powerful. We unlocked our bike’s speed mechanism using the app, and we now can go 28 mph on pedal assist, if we have to. But 20 mph is fast enough for us. We have been on several bike trail rides of 30 to 35 miles at a time, and we still have about 50 percent battery left, so we have no doubt that 60 miles on a full charge in eco mode is attainable. The folks at Aventon have been extremely helpful with questions, and we have since ordered additional accessories. We tried other e-bikes in our search this past Spring, but the features and price of the Aventon Pace 500.3 provided a great fit for us! Be sure to wear your helmets!

This bike has helped me find my sense of childhood wonder again. Remember the feeling of riding down a big hill for the first time and standing up on the pedals, thinking... "this is what it feels like to fly"? That is the experience I had on the Aventon 500.2 I would recommend this to young or old, new to biking or a seasoned rider. One critique, change out the seat for something comfier, you'll want to spend as much time as you can riding and the standard seat is ok, but not great.

In short, this bike is worth every penny. Catch me (if you can!) on the bike trails all summer and fall.

P.S. I can't get my hands on the fenders, as they are on back order. Hey, aventon, you got an extra pair collecting dust for a fan?

My Pace 500.2 did not have mounting holes for the front basket. After lots of back and forth, the company refunded the basket since it was not compatible with the particular fork.

The bike is life changing. I have always ridden a road bike. I completed 4 centuries. I recently had a knee replaced so the options of pedaling on my own, pedal assist, or throttle are a great asset. Consumer Reports is right it is a great bike.

I’m buying a Pace 500.3 on Monday 6/14. I can’t wait to write a review on how badass this bike is. Hope I’m not disappointed. I’ll edit this review after a 1000 miles. Hang on folks! I’m gonna be honest. Check back in 3 months.