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    Priority Bicycles just launched the most affordable Gates belt mid-drive e-bike

    I have the Shimano: Gear 1 ~ 1.5x Gear 5 ~ 3.5x Pedal cadence is a bit high for me tying to maintain anything over 23mph. Short bursts I can keep 26mph, but most comfortable in the 20mph range. I rarely have to drop down to Gear 1, usually from a stop even on a steep incline I find Gear 2 fine...
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    Sub $3000 Leisure/Commuter Bike For Hilly Area [Final Choice: Priority Current]

    I can confirm, received and assembled mine Thursday and got it checked for safety yesterday. I've got 10 miles on it so far. Just walked it across the living room. Might see what it does if pressed while sitting on it when I take it out again Monday.
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    Hello from Northwest Arkansas

    Thanks Don! I went and picked up an old pedal mtb of mine from barn storage and grabbed an extra tail light from a local retailer along with a few maintenance items to get the bike road ready and try getting acclimated to the route before my Current arrives. The extra light I got will attach to...
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    Hello from Northwest Arkansas

    Thank you! I will look into your suggestion for mirrors for sure. I have a built-in tail light, but I also found another rechargeable tail light on Amazon that has some eye-catching patterns that I am considering for the seatpost or helmet.
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    Hello from Northwest Arkansas

    TL;DR: I'm planning to start commuting by e-bike soon. Waiting a few months for delivery of my Priority Current. (Online order) Already considering another e-bike for my wife. (LBS) Thanks for filling this forum with a wealth of information to empower my independent research! Getting ready to...
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    I messed up by dealing with Himiway

    Slow your roll there Mr Bezos! 🤑
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    Sub $3000 Leisure/Commuter Bike For Hilly Area [Final Choice: Priority Current]

    Thanks for sharing your experiences @Achterbahn! I was leaning towards the Current before your experiences and now I have pre purchased for June delivery. Going to be a long 2 months but can't wait.
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