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Did you ever figure anything out about this?

Got it. I won't be one to add more bikes to your list, but I'm sure there are others that might satisfy your criteria at lower price points than the Current. Regarding cadence, unfortunately yes. You can expect around 90rpm on the Enviolo Current and 100 rpm on the Shimano Current. You can see...

I think you'll have to be more explicit about the remaining criteria that you care about. You're considering two completely different bikes, with different sets of features and very distinct pricepoints.The CCX can be purchased for $1900 - it can reach up to 33mph, has a throttle and suspension...

You saw right. However, Priority is one of those companies that advertise a high MSRP but is always running big 'sales'. This bike has costed $2700 for most of its existence so far. So, I got the Current, but I haven't received it yet. At my request, of course, because I am traveling, so I...

If you haven't seen yet, here's a discussion thread on similar bikes. Maybe it will help. https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/sub-3000-leisure-commuter-bike-for-hilly-area.39435/

Has the Embark been discontinued? They had no stock in the past months and now I can't even find it on the website... Edit: Priority said they don't know if they'll have the Embark again in stock but, if they do, it will be late 2021.

All I know from Priority is that it's tied to their stock. It will last as long as they have bikes in stock. Additionally, the folks at Priority are really great to deal with. If you shoot them an email explaining your situation, I bet they'd honor the Costco price in 2 weeks.

I see you flew past your budget. I understand that very well. Started at $1200 and ended up spending $2700 🤣

Haha, yes, I admit that. Belt drive bikes in itself feel more like a luxury than a necessity. It does seem counter intuitive to be looking for the best bang for the buck in this type of bike. And yet here we are.

That is also true. For context, parking next to my workplace costs about $300 per month. My commute is barely 5 miles each way, so range, for commuting, is no concern at all. I doubt I'll be able to sustain 28mph in SF traffic, but some bursts do help trim a minute or another from the commute...

Well, it's my thread, so go as off topic as you wish :) I'm fairly sure that my needs are covered. I'm a very basic type of rider. Hell, my needs would have been covered with a much cheaper bike. However, I always want to make sure I'm optimizing the money I spent. If I'm spending $2.7k, I...

This is all very theoretical! I'm sure once I get the bike I'll be too busy having fun to care about this stuff. However, while I don't, I enjoy obsessing over the smallest details with the folks here. It allows me to learn so much about bikes! Back to your point - I have the highest regards...

I'm guessing that due to the freewheel and cadence sensor, you can simply fake pedal, enough for the cadence sensor to think you're pedaling, and the hub will drive the wheel directly to 28mph. Granted, you won't find any resistance in the pedals, but it should still work.

I'm guessing only a rohloff can safely meet both ends on a belt drive bike, but that adds a lot to the cost, so we just have to learn to live with it or look for a regular bike.

I guess the question is what is normal? For other class 3 mid drive bikes, what is expected in terms of cadence? I guess part of my indignation is due to being spoiled by hub drive. Those drive the wheels directly without going through the pedals, so it's easy to reach 28mph with minimal...

You make all the right points. I don't have the bike yet, but here is my thinking: What you just said about the gearing is spot on, and mirrors the advice given in this thread by various folks. For a hilly city, the reduced gear range of the Shimano in comparison with the Enviolo won't do me...

Another user who already got their Current received this from Priority. It's somewhere in this thread here.

I gave them the same feedback, they should offer at least a PDF for download with the full specs! The tires are 47mm (1.85 inches?) WTB Horizon. Regarding how many teeth, no idea. However, this chart might help if that's what you're trying to establish: The x axis doesn't really mean...

Through here.

When I asked a gearing question, Priority answered "In our experience it's easier to get to 28mph on the Shimano equipped bike than the Enviolo" - which also adds to my confusion.