Priority Bicycles review
Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Priority Bicycles suits riders who want a belt drive commuter with a throttle, a removable pack and hydraulic disc brakes, and who can live with a premium ticket at €3,578.53. The trade here is drivetrain upkeep and support breadth against a high entry price, not against a low one.
Key facts
- Best for
- US commuters who want a belt drive e-bike with throttle assist, partner servicing and a long frame warranty.
- Reference models
- Priority Glide E-Bike, Priority Current Plus E-Bike, Priority E-Coast, Priority Skyline Smart.Shift E-Bike↗
- Price from
- €1,609.85↗
- Price up to
- €3,578.53↗
- Motor position
- Hub↗
- Nominal motor power (W)
- 350 to 750↗
- Assist class
- Us class 2↗
- Throttle
- Yes↗
- Largest battery (Wh)
- 720↗
- Removable battery
- Yes↗
- Claimed range (km)
- 121↗
- Lightest model (kg)
- 25↗
- Belt drive
- Yes↗
- Frame warranty
- 5 years↗
- Battery warranty
- 2 years↗
- Sales model
- Both↗
- Service network
- Partner↗
- Money-back period
- 30 days↗
- Finance
- Yes↗
- Markets
- US↗
- Legal entity
- Priority Outdoor Products, LLC↗
- Headquarters
- United States↗
- Founded
- 2014↗
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Chat, Community, Help-centre↗
- Bike types
- Commuter, Step through, Folding, Cargo
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Certifications
- Ul 2849
- Official website
- prioritybicycles.com
Facts checked September 30, 2026, 7 sources
Apps and profiles
Pros and cons
Pros
- Belt drive is fitted across the electric line while only 38.5% of brands listed here use it, so drivetrain upkeep is a real differentiator.
- A 5 years frame warranty outlasts the battery cover, which suits riders who keep a bike for years rather than seasons.
- Support runs on email, phone and chat, and servicing through a partner network keeps work with a workshop near home.
- The line covers commuter, step-through, folding and cargo (commuter, step through and folding), a commuter-led spread broader than Kalkhoff's city, hybrid and eMTB mix (city, hybrid and step through).
- A removable battery and a throttle cover two everyday needs, carrying the pack indoors and riding away without pushing hard on the flat.
Cons
- The Priority Bicycles range opens at €1,609.85, well above the €876.09 median entry across brands.
- Delivery is listed for US only, so riders elsewhere have no straightforward purchase route from this brand.
- The hub motor at 350 to 750 W is the mainstream pick, while 43.8% of belt drive brands use mid-drive units instead.
- The lowest weight in the range is 25 kg, so the folding option is not the choice for carrying a bike onto a train.
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Scored 8.9 / 10 by CommuteCue.
Who it suits
- US riders who want a belt drive commuter, given that delivery is listed for US and riders elsewhere should start with Kalkhoff or Tern for local reach.
- People who carry a pack indoors or ride away without pedalling, since the battery is removable and a throttle is fitted.
- Shoppers who read the frame shape first: this line covers commuter, step-through, folding and cargo (commuter, step through and folding), while Kalkhoff's list runs to city, hybrid and eMTB (city, hybrid and step through) and Tern covers cargo, commuter and folding (cargo, commuter and folding).
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders outside US, where delivery is not listed and Kalkhoff or Tern may reach the market instead.
- Buyers on a tight budget, since entry at €1,609.85 sits well above the €876.09 median and HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. is one of the names to weigh instead.
- Anyone set on a city, hybrid or eMTB frame, since Kalkhoff lists those shapes (city, hybrid and step through) and this range centres on commuter formats.
How it compares on our data
On entry price, Priority Bicycles ranks 118 of 149 brands, so the starting price sits towards the dearer end of the field. At the top of the range the rank is 112 of 145, which tells the same story about the ceiling. Both positions point one way: this is a brand for readers who have already ruled out the budget end and want to know what the extra money buys.
Plans and prices
Priority Bicycles quotes a purchase price per bike rather than a plan, so there is no renewal step and no subscription to cancel later. The Priority Bicycles range opens at €1,609.85 and the priciest bike in the line is €3,578.53, and the spread between them is wide enough that the exact model matters more than the headline. Treat €1,609.85 as the floor rather than the usual ticket, and expect to pay the whole amount up front rather than a monthly figure that shrinks later.
Core features
The electric line is built around belt drive, which suits riders who would rather not think about chain oil and derailleur wear. The Current Plus, one of the reference bikes, is quoted at 121 km of claimed range, the pack is removable so it can live off the bike, and a throttle is fitted for flat starts and the last stretch home. Battery sizes reach 720 Wh, finance is offered so a higher ticket can be spread, and the lightest bike here still weighs 25 kg, which matters if you plan to carry it up stairs. After the sale the frame is covered for 5 years and the battery for 2 years, with 30 days to change your mind.
The company behind it
Priority Bicycles trades as Priority Outdoor Products, LLC and is based in the United States, building bikes since 2014. For a commuter e-bike that length of trading matters, because the frame, belt and battery all need to stay serviceable for years rather than seasons. Support runs on email, phone and chat, so a question can reach a person by phone, by email or in chat, with a help centre and a community channel behind them. Against a newer importer brand, an established company with a named legal entity and several ways to reach it is the more reassuring choice on warranty work.
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Where Priority Bicycles is available
- Available
- United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much do Priority Bicycles e-bikes cost?+
The range opens at €1,609.85 and the priciest bike is €3,578.53. Those are purchase prices for the bike itself, not a plan with a monthly fee, so there is nothing to renew later. Buyers comparing across brands should note the entry figure is a premium one, well above the €876.09 median entry, so the model you pick matters more than the headline range.
Can I spread the cost with finance?+
Finance is offered, so the cost of a bike can be spread across monthly payments rather than paid in full. That is the practical reason to look at it here, since the range starts at €1,609.85 and reaches €3,578.53. A buyer on a smaller budget can therefore reach a pricier model, though the total paid over the plan is the figure to compare against the ticket price.
Can I take the battery out and ride without pedalling?+
Both are possible. The pack is removable, so it can be carried inside rather than left in a frame in a shared hallway, and a throttle is fitted, which helps on flat starts and on the way home when you would rather not push hard. The largest battery in the range is 720 Wh, so a bigger pack is available within the same line.
What range can I expect from the Current Plus?+
The Current Plus, one of the reference bikes for this brand, is quoted at 121 km of claimed range. Battery sizes across the range reach 720 Wh, so a longer day is possible on the bigger packs, but the headline figure on any one bike is a claim rather than a promise in real traffic. Riders on hilly routes should treat the claim as a ceiling.
Where can I buy one and where does it ship?+
Bikes can be bought direct from Priority Bicycles or through a partner dealer, and delivery is listed for US only. That market coverage is what to check before anything else, because a rider elsewhere has no straightforward route to buy one, and a brand with local distribution is the better place to start.
How are support and servicing handled?+
Support runs on email, phone and chat, so phone, email and chat are all available alongside a help centre and a community channel. Servicing itself is delivered through a partner network rather than company workshops, which is convenient if you buy from a dealer near home and worth checking for anyone moving a bike across the country.
What does the warranty cover and can I return a bike?+
The frame is covered for 5 years and the battery for 2 years, a useful split to remember because the pack is usually the part to watch. Buyers also have 30 days to change their mind and send a bike back, so a home ride before committing forms part of the deal.
Is the electric system certified?+
The Current Plus carries ul 2849 certification, and braking is hydraulic disc. That combination matters for a commuter who will be stopping in traffic rather than on a trail, and it is worth asking about the pack and charger on any other model, since the certificate is attached to the model that carries it.
What shapes does the range cover?+
The range covers the shapes listed in commuter, step through and folding, from commuter and step-through through to folding and cargo. Weight is the caveat: the lightest bike is 25 kg, which is fine for a daily ride but not for carrying onto a train or up stairs, so riders who need both folding and low weight should weigh the numbers before choosing.
Is Priority Bicycles expensive against other brands?+
On entry price it ranks 118 of 149 brands, and at the top of the range it ranks 112 of 145. Both positions sit towards the dearer end, so this is not a budget brand. A reader who wants a belt drive bike for less should compare the whole category rather than this line alone.
Sources
- prioritybicycles.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Bike types, Sales model, Support channels
“Commuting ... Adventure ... Recreational ... Electric ... Cargo - Xtracycle Cargo Bicycles; FOLDER”
- prioritybicycles.com/pages/delivery-options checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Service network
“Shipping to the contiguous U.S. is a flat rate of $39.99 per bike. All other regions are calculated at checkout.”
- prioritybicycles.com/pages/electric-belt-drive-bicycles checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Assist class, Largest battery (Wh), Founded, Motor position, Nominal motor power (W), Price from, Price up to, Reference models, Throttle
“All of our e-bikes are shipped as a Class 2 - with a throttle and a 20MPH setting. However, pedal assist can be adjusted to Class 3 mode”
- prioritybicycles.com/pages/financing-with-affirm checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Finance
“Choose payment plans from 3, 6, 12, or 24 months”
- prioritybicycles.com/pages/returns_warranty_terms_conditions checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Battery warranty, Frame warranty
“Priority Outdoor Products, LLC. 174 Hudson Street New York, NY 10013 (917) 819-1665”
- prioritybicycles.com/pages/shipping-returns-faq checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Money-back period
“We feature a 30-day no questions asked return policy on all non-final sale goods.”
- prioritybicycles.com/products/currentplus checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Belt drive, Brakes, Certifications, Claimed range (km), Removable battery, Lightest model (kg)
“Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Motor brand.
Priority Bicycles
US commuters who want a belt drive e-bike with throttle assist, partner servicing and a long frame warranty.