RadPower Bikes RadCity 5 Plus vs. Aventon Pace 500

Pace 500 is Aventon’s award winning cruiser with an upgrade! The Pace 500 has all the comforts of its predecessor, including the cushioned saddle, the swept-back handlebars and its upright riding position, with the addition of all-new features and technology that’ll change the way you cruise the streets. That’s why we’re placing Pace 500 against RadPower’s RadCity 5 Plus. We hold ourselves to a high standard and believe our bikes have the innovation and quality components to keep our riders happy every time they hop in the saddle.  

Let’s take a look at what sets these two bikes apart!

An Overview of stats

In order to get a better look at which bike will work best for you, we’ve placed them side-by-side. Specifications play an important role in what the bike is capable of doing and how that applies to you. As far as getting around comfortably, efficiently and in a fun way, it’s about the power of the bike, componentry, and all the possibilities that come with it. Let’s take a look at how these bikes compare overall.

More Tech. More Features. More Fun.

The Pace 500.3, seemingly not as powerful as the RadCity 5 Plus, still holds its own in this comparison. The 750W motor of the RadCity 5 Plus doesn’t offer much difference as far as top speed and range are concerned. In fact, with the Pace 500.3’s torque sensor, rider’s have the possibility to go up to 60 miles in range, while the RadCity 5 Plus only gets 25 - 50 miles in range. This means the Pace 500.3 goes the extra mile, or ten, and gives the rider more control over their riding experience with a more natural riding feel.

In addition, the Pace 500.3’s Full Color Display gives riders important metrics while riding, including battery life, speed, PAS level, as well as Aventon app syncing capabilities. Pace 500.3 doesn’t just come with integrated front and rear lights, its rear lights double as all-new turn signals double as a safety feature and a way to communicate to motorists or other cyclists to ensure visibility while changing lanes and making moves.

The Pace 500.3 with a torque sensor, Full Color Display with Aventon app syncing capabilities, turn signal functionality, and much more, is $300 less than the RadCity 5 Plus. Plus! The innovation and quality adds to the overall performance of the bike. Pace 500.3 offers a more natural riding feeling, and new technology that will get you where you’re going in style. That’s more bang for your buck and more money back in your pocket.

Electrical

Thanks to the electrical aspects of an ebike, there’s less effort you need to exert on your end. They assist and give a lift when you don’t feel like putting in the extra work, making the ride faster, longer, and more fun! Find comfort in the following specs that will give you better insight into how to gauge the performance of the bike.

Mechanisms With You In Mind

If you’re looking for a good time and a fun ride that will get you where you want to go with less effort and provide proper braking functions when necessary, then the choice is yours. While the Pace 500.3 doesn’t offer much in suspension travel for rugged terrain, it provides the ultimate comfort with an upright riding position, keeping you posture perfect as you cruise the streets. With an extra gear you can ease the tensions on more strenuous routes with less effort, allowing you to focus on what really matters when you’re on your bike: happiness through motion.

Physical

The physical aspects of the bike focuses on the rider: how the bike fits their body type, the rider’s ability to express themselves through color variation, and the overall comfort when cruising the streets. More options means more of an opportunity for rider’s to find the right fit for them. Let’s see how these bikes size up.

Built For Comfort While Going Top Speeds

The Pace 500.3’s swept-back handlebars, cushioned saddle and upright riding position aren’t the only things that make the ride more comfortable. It offers more riders the opportunity to find comfort in the way they ride with more size options. While the RadCity 5 Plus only provides one size in each frame style (standard and step-through), Pace 500.3 offers two in each style frame! That’s more accessibility for more riders to find the right fit for them. Not only that, but the Pace 500.3 comes in more colors to express your style, including Midnight Black, Camouflage, Ghost White and Blue Steel! Let everyone know when you’re coming through instead of the competitors’ grey frame. Another plus that promotes the diversification of riders, allowing more people to find happiness through motion.

Set The Pace Then Cruise

At Aventon, we believe that the Pace 500.3’s superior design, components, and all-around performance makes it a more comfortable ride. The torque sensor, turn signal functionality, frame options, and color variations add to the overall experience when riding. Get more range with a more intuitive sensor while reaching top speeds of 28 mph, find comfort in the Pace 500.3’s safety features, and express yourself with the right fit and the right color. You’ll be cruising with style with the Pace 500.3. Guaranteed.