I just ordered what I assume is a leftover version 2 since it was only offered in the tan color and medium size frame. But I got it for $999 with a two year warranty. I added the Glide seat post, fender kit, rear rack and chain lock all for just over $1100 after tax and a "welcome code" that knocked another $75 off. They also had a deal where you buy 3 or more accessories and get 20% off all of them.
Great video - I have a pari Pace 350's (Wife/husband) which for me is an excellent commuter bike. I do not need a class 3 and with the hills in my area (most of the town) the 350 is powerful and handles it well. I agree it would be nice to include the fenders at the price, however, it is nothing to add them along with the rear rack which I did on both our 350's. I think the value for the price in these e-bikes.
Totally agree. Wife and I love our Pace 350’s. Plenty of power. Good range. Comfortable. And easily fast enough of our riding style. Not a single regret buying these bikes. Very happy with Aventon. Going to be a fun summer.
you should probably try to test ride a big battery class 3 ebike first to see if you like the speed and weight and how long/far you expect to go. if you're a speed freak go for a big battery caus range will be more than halved at highest speed setting. but if cruising at 20mph feels more comfortable, you should consider lower power/ smaller battery bike that will also be lighter. focus on the core components quality that are either impossible, expensive , difficult or non standard to upgrade like frame / motor/ battery/hydraulic brakes/sometimes non standard fenders and racks. wear items like tires, derailleur, cassette,shifter or mechanical brakes are easy to upgrade independently as they wear out.. also consider maintenance if you want hassle free reliable daily commuter that won't require frequent cleaning/lubing/tuning, especially if it's not indoor/garage kept. ex belt drive, quality hydraulic brakes, single speed or internal gear hub paired with mid drive
I went with the Soltera. You will have to buy a better padded seat. I purchased both a suspension seat post plus softer seat. It has 22mph top speed PAS 3. Battery life could be better.
Don't do it. If you have a part that goes bad your bike is now a big paper weight. You will NEVER get a hold of customer service. Do a little search on customer service or try and call their number. you will see they hang up and no one ever answers or emails you back. Seriously. I am now on a campaign to save people from aventon. ruclips.net/video/rIaRwbfsOQg/видео.html
@@Andrew-it7fb then you should probably look for a 20mph 750W (although nominal power doesn't tell the whole story) ebike, especially if you are planning to use the throttle a lot (20mph limit) and/or don't want to go faster than 20mph. look for the torque value too gearing for faster top speed is a compromise that lowers climbing ability as I discovered with my wife's ride1up 700. it will go 28mph on the flat no problem but will stall on steep hills if you're on the heavier side (I'm 200lbs) or slow down considerably on hills that are not that steep. for same motor/controller faster top speed requires less gear reduction resulting in less wheel torque
I appreciate the review! I'm 6' 3". Do you think I can get an upright ride from this? I'm looking for a super upright ride and it's a challenge to find a decently spec'd bike that is "affordable" and upright for a 6'3" rider (especially if the bike is not available to try).
My Aventon Pace 500 had a controller issue from the git go giving me an error 21 message and cutting out. After multiple calls to the support group (who are not supportive) I managed to talk to a technical person who sent me a replacement controller (which turned out to be used). It cost $100 to install (never reimbursed) and the issue er21 seemed to be solved, but the throttle control no longer works. Now the er21 is starting to come again, though only momentarily. Still trying top get assistance again. If I can I will return the bike.
Nice update! Aventon is killing it with the details. Agree about the rack and fenders, and can't imagine approving that color... I'd also like to know for sure if the height of the handlebars could be even further adjusted down with the stem. For me, seat up, bars down for more control. Which would bring me to the Level...
Aventon is killing its owners with LACK of DETAILED quality control. Battery terminals are getting fried, batteries pop out of the frame while riding, brakes squeal horrendously, rotors arrive warped and are not true-able, frames are warping near the brake calipers on the Level, causing brake stuttering, and more. Screens are hard to read in the sunlight, locking assemblies are failing, and chains are rubbing on the bash guards. Wiring harnesses are failing too, causing all sorts of errors. Very hard to replace the harness. If you buy one of these Direct on line, or at Best Buy you will be royally screwed when there is an issue, as support is next to impossible to get. IF, and thats a BIG IF, you still want to risk buying an Aventon, at least buy it at a dealer who can handle all the problems you are high odds of encountering. Even their dealers hate the bikes, and only carry them because they are one of the few low priced offerings. Most of the time dealers can't get them except for the largest Aventon dealers.
Like you said, the rack and fenders are missing. It depends on where you live, but in most parts of the world commuting without fenders etc. is a bit of a weather roulette. I think it’s a bit overpriced for what it is.
Are the batteries of Pace 500 and 350 interchangeable? Like you can put 500 battery on the 350? Was thinking if I can buy a 500 then swap to 350 battery to make the 50lb limit of Amtrak
Only one thing I hate and I wish some company comes with a solution for is the commuter position when you are only throttling...You need to be in some kind of a seating position...
It should be mentioned, if describing this bike as a "commuter bike," that fenders are pretty-much necessary (and add another $85 in this case). Seat comfort should also be discussed, and 2.2" of tire width is not going to add appreciable cushioning (something only so-gently mentioned). I guess that if these reviews were even slightly more critical, Micah could lose access to test bikes, so every bike gets a rave review.
The single worst thing I ever bought. I especially like to webs sites images of a person with phone headsets.when I bought it But no one to call. Bike broke in seven weeks
Why are you using your platform to promote this company? They have an F rating with the better business bureau, terrible customer service, and the bikes break after a month or so.
The eBike industry is crazy thinking that $1600 is an economy eBike. You can actually find used cars for that much. This is obviously not aimed at common folks.
you can’t buy a reliable car for $1600 that won’t cause you $1,000s in the future for repairs and don’t even get me started about paying for gas and also oil changes.
@@SymeonPhronema Depending the state yes. For example, Every vehicle operated or driven upon a public highway which is propelled by any power other than muscular power, except (a) electrically-driven mobility assistance devices operated or driven by a person with a disability, (a-1) electric personal assistive mobility devices operated outside a city. The state of New York defines the term “public highway” as any highway, road, street, avenue, alley, public place, public driveway or any other public way. Accordingly, any New York State law with respect to operating a motor vehicle is applicable within any of these areas.
Aventon is losing dealers and customers at an alarming rate. Defects, defects, defects. little or No warranty support for dealers or customers. Needing to discount heavily to sell on line. Now dumping them on the market via Best Buy.
@@pedrofernandez8729 while this is true for human power bikes ,not that i promote it but you can 'ghost pedal' ebikes with otherwise terrible pedaling form since it takes no effort. you see this on 'scrambler' ebikes where you can't even adjust the seat height . its still works fine ⚡
People often like to tell me I’m pedaling “wrong” but I’ve always enjoyed keeping my seat lower than cycling know-it-alls want me to. I ride however is comfortable for me 😎
@@Electrek You say it works for you, so go at it. Every cyclist I know differs. Some are very critical and need the appropriate seat height (determined by a professional fitting, but basically about where the seat would be if they pedaled backwards with their heel on the pedal and their leg straight at maximum extension). Others are more flexible, but keep the extension about the same.
I just ordered what I assume is a leftover version 2 since it was only offered in the tan color and medium size frame. But I got it for $999 with a two year warranty. I added the Glide seat post, fender kit, rear rack and chain lock all for just over $1100 after tax and a "welcome code" that knocked another $75 off. They also had a deal where you buy 3 or more accessories and get 20% off all of them.
Great review Micah! That hair is getting long. Love your channel, keep it coming and let the good times roll.
Great video - I have a pari Pace 350's (Wife/husband) which for me is an excellent commuter bike. I do not need a class 3 and with the hills in my area (most of the town) the 350 is powerful and handles it well. I agree it would be nice to include the fenders at the price, however, it is nothing to add them along with the rear rack which I did on both our 350's. I think the value for the price in these e-bikes.
Totally agree. Wife and I love our Pace 350’s. Plenty of power. Good range. Comfortable. And easily fast enough of our riding style. Not a single regret buying these bikes. Very happy with Aventon. Going to be a fun summer.
@@marcmaz21 bad bad BAD customer service ruclips.net/video/rIaRwbfsOQg/видео.html
Id really love to see an in-depth comparison of the Pace 500 vs the new Soltera. The Soltera’s price point in so tempting!
you should probably try to test ride a big battery class 3 ebike first to see if you like the speed and weight and how long/far you expect to go. if you're a speed freak go for a big battery caus range will be more than halved at highest speed setting. but if cruising at 20mph feels more comfortable, you should consider lower power/ smaller battery bike that will also be lighter. focus on the core components quality that are either impossible, expensive , difficult or non standard to upgrade like frame / motor/ battery/hydraulic brakes/sometimes non standard fenders and racks. wear items like tires, derailleur, cassette,shifter or mechanical brakes are easy to upgrade independently as they wear out.. also consider maintenance if you want hassle free reliable daily commuter that won't require frequent cleaning/lubing/tuning, especially if it's not indoor/garage kept. ex belt drive, quality hydraulic brakes, single speed or internal gear hub paired with mid drive
I went with the Soltera. You will have to buy a better padded seat. I purchased both a suspension seat post plus softer seat. It has 22mph top speed PAS 3. Battery life could be better.
Don't do it. If you have a part that goes bad your bike is now a big paper weight. You will NEVER get a hold of customer service. Do a little search on customer service or try and call their number. you will see they hang up and no one ever answers or emails you back. Seriously. I am now on a campaign to save people from aventon. ruclips.net/video/rIaRwbfsOQg/видео.html
@@geemy9675 I don't really need to go faster than 20 mph, but I'm a little concerned about getting up hills.
@@Andrew-it7fb then you should probably look for a 20mph 750W (although nominal power doesn't tell the whole story) ebike, especially if you are planning to use the throttle a lot (20mph limit) and/or don't want to go faster than 20mph. look for the torque value too gearing for faster top speed is a compromise that lowers climbing ability as I discovered with my wife's ride1up 700. it will go 28mph on the flat no problem but will stall on steep hills if you're on the heavier side (I'm 200lbs) or slow down considerably on hills that are not that steep. for same motor/controller faster top speed requires less gear reduction resulting in less wheel torque
I appreciate the review! I'm 6' 3". Do you think I can get an upright ride from this? I'm looking for a super upright ride and it's a challenge to find a decently spec'd bike that is "affordable" and upright for a 6'3" rider (especially if the bike is not available to try).
I’m 6-2, my son is 6-4… we both sit quite upright on the large step-thru. The adjustable stem provides for a lot of customization.
@@robhills1927 Agreed buy an adjustable stem.
What are differences from the older pace 500?
My Aventon Pace 500 had a controller issue from the git go giving me an error 21 message and cutting out. After multiple calls to the support group (who are not supportive) I managed to talk to a technical person who sent me a replacement controller (which turned out to be used). It cost $100 to install (never reimbursed) and the issue er21 seemed to be solved, but the throttle control no longer works. Now the er21 is starting to come again, though only momentarily. Still trying top get assistance again. If I can I will return the bike.
The step thru frame of this bike sells for $200 less. Quite a good buy.
Just FYI... The reduced price bike is the old model. The Next Gen step thru price is the same as the step over.
Nice update! Aventon is killing it with the details. Agree about the rack and fenders, and can't imagine approving that color... I'd also like to know for sure if the height of the handlebars could be even further adjusted down with the stem. For me, seat up, bars down for more control. Which would bring me to the Level...
"Seat up, bars down" = this model isn't intended for you.
"For me, seat up, bars down..." = this bike model's geometry isn't intended for you.
Aventon is killing its owners with LACK of DETAILED quality control. Battery terminals are getting fried, batteries pop out of the frame while riding, brakes squeal horrendously, rotors arrive warped and are not true-able, frames are warping near the brake calipers on the Level, causing brake stuttering, and more. Screens are hard to read in the sunlight, locking assemblies are failing, and chains are rubbing on the bash guards. Wiring harnesses are failing too, causing all sorts of errors. Very hard to replace the harness. If you buy one of these Direct on line, or at Best Buy you will be royally screwed when there is an issue, as support is next to impossible to get. IF, and thats a BIG IF, you still want to risk buying an Aventon, at least buy it at a dealer who can handle all the problems you are high odds of encountering. Even their dealers hate the bikes, and only carry them because they are one of the few low priced offerings. Most of the time dealers can't get them except for the largest Aventon dealers.
Sleek bike - dig it’s clean lines
I have the original, just bought the the controller upgrade and screen...Anything really that much better beyond that?
Like you said, the rack and fenders are missing. It depends on where you live, but in most parts of the world commuting without fenders etc. is a bit of a weather roulette.
I think it’s a bit overpriced for what it is.
How much can you tune the bike with the app? Can you adjust the speeds for each PAS level?
Nice review! Can you throttle at PAS zero?
Yes you can, just push the throttle and away you go.
No, PAS 1 and above for throttle
Not on the two we just received.
Are the batteries of Pace 500 and 350 interchangeable? Like you can put 500 battery on the 350? Was thinking if I can buy a 500 then swap to 350 battery to make the 50lb limit of Amtrak
Do you think it'll hold up well on light back trails?
Very good review
*Great **Latest.Bike** with amazing quality and speed…I’m in love with it and strongly recommend it. It looks a bit pricey but absolutely worth it.*
Hi Micah, dumb question but where would you rank this vs the Priority Current?
What size is the one you are riding? I;m 5'9 and have the medium.
no fenders? no rear rack? can't take such a bike seriously as a commuter
Backpack. Fenders, well, buy some?
Only one thing I hate and I wish some company comes with a solution for is the commuter position when you are only throttling...You need to be in some kind of a seating position...
Can you still pedal with the throtle? I had an e bike kit and I liked using throttle and pedaling at the same time...
No.
make a film about fatbiie T20R.... please ... request from Poland
Cadence or Torque?
So the battery is not removable?
ruclips.net/video/ssEouMWOTk8/видео.html, skip to the 3 minute 50 second mark.
@inbox me on telegram👉@Electrek1 Me??
Yes, it's removable
Put the key I. Turn and pull the battery off totally plug and play when it comes to swapping
Could this drive at all on gravel roads?
There is no front suspension. This is designed as an urban cruiser/commuter. The Level.2 is more versatile than the Pace 500.
It should be mentioned, if describing this bike as a "commuter bike," that fenders are pretty-much necessary (and add another $85 in this case). Seat comfort should also be discussed, and 2.2" of tire width is not going to add appreciable cushioning (something only so-gently mentioned). I guess that if these reviews were even slightly more critical, Micah could lose access to test bikes, so every bike gets a rave review.
..wheres .. Next..?!!?..
How fast it goes you didn't make that clear
He did say it's Class 3 with a max speed of 28 mph.
..... for the price, no front forks, no fenders, no rear rack, no larger battery option . . . no sorry, but a nice review!
Ok, we’ll what do you recommend?
Is that Boca Raton?
I was wondering that too. Mizner Park?
Both the bike and reviewer are Yummy. 😜
@inbox me on telegram👉@Electrek1 do you mean Instagram?
The single worst thing I ever bought. I especially like to webs sites images of a person with phone headsets.when I bought it But no one to call. Bike broke in seven weeks
What ended up happening with it?
If they sent you the bike, you to tell us that. The video is paid promotion.
Why are you using your platform to promote this company? They have an F rating with the better business bureau, terrible customer service, and the bikes break after a month or so.
The eBike industry is crazy thinking that $1600 is an economy eBike. You can actually find used cars for that much. This is obviously not aimed at common folks.
you can’t buy a reliable car for $1600 that won’t cause you $1,000s in the future for repairs and don’t even get me started about paying for gas and also oil changes.
@@austyn6137 I don't see where I specified reliable.
@@JustAGuyYaKnow42 You can get an ebike for under $1000, but they won't be reliable either.
Get a job, guy, ya know?
Wonder how many people in the states don't realize you'd have to register and insure this as per vehicle and traffic regulations defined by DMV.
It differs per state. In Florida a Class 3 you do not need to register, and that's per the DMV website/handbook.
@@SymeonPhronema Depending the state yes. For example, Every vehicle operated or driven upon a public highway which is propelled by any power other than muscular power, except (a) electrically-driven mobility assistance devices operated or driven by a person with a disability, (a-1) electric personal assistive mobility devices operated outside a city.
The state of New York defines the term “public highway” as any highway, road, street, avenue, alley, public place, public driveway or any other public way. Accordingly, any New York State law with respect to operating a motor vehicle is applicable within any of these areas.
Except they don't register them, and insurance is a joke.
I dont like the handdles.
Core 5 is cheaper an better
Aventon is losing dealers and customers at an alarming rate. Defects, defects, defects. little or No warranty support for dealers or customers. Needing to discount heavily to sell on line. Now dumping them on the market via Best Buy.
Seems like your knees have suffered mightily with, for example, this bike and its atrocious pedaling platform.
you mean knees too close to handlebars ?
@@NWforager improper knee extension, most e bike reviewers are guilty of this.
@@pedrofernandez8729 while this is true for human power bikes ,not that i promote it but you can 'ghost pedal' ebikes with otherwise terrible pedaling form since it takes no effort. you see this on 'scrambler' ebikes where you can't even adjust the seat height . its still works fine ⚡
People often like to tell me I’m pedaling “wrong” but I’ve always enjoyed keeping my seat lower than cycling know-it-alls want me to. I ride however is comfortable for me 😎
@@Electrek You say it works for you, so go at it. Every cyclist I know differs. Some are very critical and need the appropriate seat height (determined by a professional fitting, but basically about where the seat would be if they pedaled backwards with their heel on the pedal and their leg straight at maximum extension). Others are more flexible, but keep the extension about the same.