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Priority Current Belt-Drive Commuter E-Bike

The Priority Current is a low-maintenance commuter built around a 500W mid-drive motor, a Gates belt drive and an internally geared hub, with a 500Wh battery and a torque sensor. There is no chain to lube and no derailleur to knock out of alignment, which is the whole pitch. It is Class 3 capable and has hydraulic brakes, fenders and lights. Priority sells direct and through a few shops rather than on Amazon, and it costs more than hub-motor commuters. For riders who want a bike they can ride daily for years with minimal upkeep, the belt-and-mid-drive combination is hard to beat.

Riders who hate drivetrain maintenanceDaily commuting in all weatherHilly routes where mid-drive torque helpsQuiet, clean operation

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Key considerations

  • Sold direct, not normally on Amazon
  • Premium price
  • Belt drives need a split frame and specific parts
  • Heavier than it looks

Pros

  • Belt drive and internal gearing
  • Torque-sensing mid-drive
  • Hydraulic brakes and lights
  • Very low maintenance

Considerations

  • Expensive
  • Not an Amazon item
  • Fewer shops familiar with the system

Features & specifications

Motor500W mid-drive
Battery500Wh
DrivetrainGates belt, internally geared hub
SensorTorque sensor

Specifications are manufacturer-published figures or our own notes; confirm on the current listing before purchase.

Sold direct by Priority and through select shops. Included as a premium low-maintenance reference.

About Priority Bicycles

Priority Bicycles is a New York brand built around low-maintenance belt-drive bikes with internally geared hubs. Its e-bike line, led by the Current and Current Plus, pairs a 500W mid-drive motor and a torque sensor with a Gates belt and internal gearing, so there is no chain to lube and no derailleur to adjust. Hydraulic brakes, fenders and lights are standard.

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