Hi Ron, and welcome to this great site. A wonderful group of people who are respectful and extremely helpful. I have an Aventon 500. My first E bike, and bought sight unseen. I did some research, and talked to bike shop owners. They went on site and thankfully leveled with me and said this is a good bike. Some high quality components and comparable to their more expensive bikes. Bought it 2019 and have been riding it as much as I can. extremely impressed all around. Not perfect as none are, but excellent.
I met a gut on the Cape Cod Canal with the Level, and after small bantering, he suggested I take a ride. In my opinion, it’s a true winner for the price. Longer battery life, all components included,(front and rear fenders and a rear rack), front suspension, All for $200. more than the Pace 500, a fantastic buy. it is about 10lbs heavier than the 500. To me, I will lift the extra pounds for what it’s worth. Good luck and keep riding.