Commuter
Aventon Pace 5 REC
$1,799
Price
80 Nm
Torque
733 Wh
Battery
60.5 lb
Weight
Aventon Pace 5 REC vs Mokwheel Asphalt
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,499.99–$1,799, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Pace 5 REC peaks 580 W higher.
- The Asphalt costs $299 less.
- The Pace 5 REC makes 10 Nm more torque.
- The Pace 5 REC is 3.5 lb lighter.
- The Pace 5 REC uses a torque sensor; the Asphalt uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Pace 5 REC is rigid + susp. seatpost; the Asphalt is hardtail (front only).
Every spec, side by side
| Pace 5 REC | Asphalt | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,799 | $1,499.99 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $2.45 per Wh | $2.12 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 80 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 500 W |
| Peak power | 1440 W | 860 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Aventon | Mokwheel |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 733 Wh | 706 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | 48V |
| Capacity | 20 Ah | 14.7 Ah |
| Cells | LG 21700 | — |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | — | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | — | 50 to 60 miles |
| Est. real range | 37 mi | 35 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 60.5 lb | 64 lb |
| Max load | 330 lb | 350 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | — |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | — |
| Class | Class 2–3 | — |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 7-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CS-HG200-8 (12-32T) | Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Suspension | Rigid + susp. seatpost | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 100 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | 50 mm | — |
| Tires | 27.5" | 27.5 x 2.4 |
| Display | Aventon A280 | LED, integrated |
| Frame | Aluminium | 6061 aluminum |
| Sizes | R, L | — |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | — | Yes |
| Rack | — | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | UL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271 | "UL 2849" stated on individual product pages |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | Two-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy) | — |
Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/20/2026 and www.mokwheel.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.