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Aventon Pace 4 vs Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-Thru

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,599–$1,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Pace 4 carries 380 Wh more battery.
  • The Pace 4 peaks 364 W higher.
  • The Carbon Classic Step-Thru is 17.2 lb lighter.
  • The Pace 4 makes 15 Nm more torque.
  • The Pace 4 costs $400 less.
  • The Pace 4 carries 60 lb more total load.
  • The Pace 4 assists 3 mph faster.
  • The Pace 4 uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Carbon Classic Step-Thru uses a torque sensor.
  • The Pace 4 ships as class 2–3; the Carbon Classic Step-Thru ships as class 2.

Every spec, side by side

Pace 4Carbon Classic Step-Thru
Headline
Price$1,599$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.18 per Wh$5.66 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque60 Nm45 Nm
Motor power500 W350 W
Peak power864 W500 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeAventonUrtopia
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery733 Wh353 Wh
Voltage36V36V
Capacity20 Ah9.8 Ah
CellsLG 21700Samsung
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)70 mi72 mi
Range as statedUp to 70 milesUp to 72 mi (180 lb rider, ECO, flat, no throttle)
Est. real range46 mi22 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight58.2 lb41 lb
Max load300 lb240 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 2
ClassClass 2–3Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph25 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano AltusShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm160 mm
Rear rotor180 mm160 mm
SuspensionRigid + susp. seatpost
Fork travelRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNo
Suspension seatpost50 mmNo
Tires27.5 x 2.1Kenda 700 x 40c
DisplayAventon BC1473.5" colour LCD
Frame6061 aluminumToray carbon fibre
SizesR, LS, M, L
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
KickstandYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2271
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2271: battery only
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271Battery UL 2271 Certified (Classic also EN 50604)
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy)2-Year Warranty (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 2026-09-19 and newurtopia.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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