Aventon Pace 5 REC vs Velotric Summit 1
Aventon Pace 5 REC wins on steepest hill at 8 mph; Velotric Summit 1 wins on price, max load, full charge. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Pace 5 REC goes about 48 miles and the Summit 1 about 46 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Pace 5 REC | Summit 1 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 48 mi | 46 mi | Tie |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 31 mi | 30 mi | Tie |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 38 mi | 36 mi | Tie |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 22% | 20% | Pace 5 REC |
| BatteryRated capacity | 733 Wh | 706 Wh | Tie |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,799 | $1,699 | Summit 1 |
| WeightWith battery | 60.5 lb | 62 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 330 lb | 440 lb | Summit 1 |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 8.4 h | 4.7 h | Summit 1 |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 28 mph | Tie |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 85 vs 81 mi | 52 vs 50 mi | 35 vs 34 mi | 34 vs 33 mi |
| 200 lb | 75 vs 72 mi | 45 vs 44 mi | 33 vs 32 mi | 29 vs 28 mi |
| 250 lb | 68 vs 65 mi | 40 vs 39 mi | 32 vs 30 mi | 26 vs 25 mi |
| 300 lb | 61 vs 59 mi | 36 vs 35 mi | 30 vs 29 mi | 23 vs 22 mi |
Pace 5 REC first, then Summit 1. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.