The Pace also has a rigid front fork, unlike the nearly ubiquitous suspension fork on the RadCity and most models these days. And unlike the Level, my Pace came without fenders or a rack, all nicely appointed with the RadCity. Aventon has since addressed this issue with a new software package. Other factors to consider - my Aventon has the (IMO) annoying delayed throttle that only kicks in after a turn of the pedals, so it’s useless from a full stop. That’s kind of an immutable trade-off with ebikes, I suppose. But what it lacks in speed, it makes up for in range. It’s also pokier than the Aventon - no way around it. I’ve had a mid-drive motor, and it feels a lot like that. The motor makes barely a whisper and the power comes on a lot more subtly, almost naturally, more like having another set of legs working with you than the Aventon’s “someone is giving me a serious shove” sensation. The hub motor is also a lot noisier than the Rad. As much as I appreciate its speed, it definitely causes more range anxiety than the Rad. The Rad control is based on watts - at Level 1, the assist cuts off at a lower threshold than Level 5, which theoretically should assist to 750 watts (although 500 is more common.) Other factors to consider - the Aventon has a smaller battery (at least on the Pace models, I think it’s more comparable for the Level.) But along with that smaller battery, the power consumption per mile - at least in my experience - is more than the Rad. Aventon’s controllers base pedal assist on speed - at Level 1, I think the assist cuts off at 12 mph, while it goes all the way to 28 mph at Level 5, for example. Now, none of this should be surprising since the Aventon is a Class 3 and the Rad is a Class 2, but it also speaks to how differently the power is managed by the two systems. Honestly, it’s hard to feel like you can pedal hard enough or fast enough that any assist level with the Aventon to feel like you’re doing much work, unless you’re climbing a hill, which it does better than the Rad. This leads to a completely different pedaling experience. The torque on the Aventon also is much stronger. Funny because it’s a 500W to the Rad’s 750, but I’ve come to realize motor wattage is a murky concept that has little to do with actual performance. The Aventon has a lot more power - like night and day. So, kind of feel like this question is in my wheelhouse - I own a RadCity and an Aventon Pace 500.Ĭompletely different bikes, IMO, due in large part to the different motors, hub on the Aventon, brushless on the Rad. If you have an ebike link, message the admin to have it added here. forum Ebike battery life estimatorĮstimate how long your battery will last Friends: With video too! EBike Schoolįree information designed to help beginners learn about the world of electric bicycles. Electric Bike ReviewĬomprehensive reviews of many of the commercially available ebikes. What more could you ask for? Ī good source for reviews, information, and insights into the community. The accurate, helpful, and laboriously constructed using real world testing. Electricbike-BlogĪ great source of technical information for kit builders, often relating to electric fatbike builds. Oh, and they love helping people build interesting contraptions. The huge user base ranging from highly experienced engineers to casual DIYers means you'll likely find the answer to your question. Other lightweight electric vehicles are welcomed too :) Subreddit rules Seller guidelines Wiki sections Wiki main page (kit intro info, sources, FAQ) Installing BBSHD and BBS02 mid drives Comparative list of prebuilt ebikes Ebike friendly local bike shops Ebike brands to avoid Useful links Electric bicycle laws Endless-sphere forum All things electric bikes from motorcycles to pedal assist.
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