I just received my Current a week ago. A few months ago, I did a test ride on a Gazelle (Shimano shifter version). I'm not sure why, but riding the Gazelle didn't feel quite right for some reason. So, two weeks ago, I decided to take a chance on ordering the Current.
This is my third ebike in the past two years. The first was an Ecotric (which I sold), the second a Gocycle GX (which I'm keeping).
As for the Current, I love it. I bought the Shimano version. Because of shortages, the tires that came on my bike were Goodyear Transit Tour, 27.5" x 2.0". These aren't as slick as the WTB tires they were using, so I like them better.
One minor QA issue - when I unboxed the bike, the display was hanging loose and was missing one bolt. This didn't happen during shipping. Priority didn't comment on the flopping display, but did quickly send me two new bolts. Otherwise, the box and bike arrived undamaged. It is actually double boxed.
Do watch the assembly video that Priority posted. I found it helpful. They also have a video on how to change the rear tire, and other videos.
I have ridden it several times this past week. A one mile ride, a two mile ride, a six mile ride and two 12 mile rides, for a total of 33 miles. Some on paved bike paths, some on small town roads, with and without bike lanes. So far, the rides have been on mostly flat terrain.
I was surprised on the short ride (to the bike shop because of a squeaking front rotor), that when I was returning, I forgot to turn on the assist, and didn't notice it for several blocks. The reason it is easy to forget to turn on the assist is partially due to how quiet the motor is. The belt is silent, but the motor produces a very low whine when in use.
On relatively flat terrain, this bike has more than enough assist and gearing. I rarely used more than assist level one, and almost never used fifth gear. One time I used fifth gear, and hit 23 mph without even trying (the motor cut off at 20 mph). First gear is low enough that you almost don't need it on the flats, but I'm sure it will be helpful on the hills.
I did buy the optional mirror with the bike. It turned out to be the exact same mirror that I had gotten on Amazon for my first ebike (same price, too). I had to move the left brake lever and button pad inward, so that I could move the mirror as far left as possible. I still get a bit of my arm in the view.
Unlike a lot of ebikes, mud guards and lights are standard, but strangely, no bell. I like the rotating handlebar stem. I move mine up 30 degrees, for a more upright position. Of course, this much rotation also required that I reposition the brake levers, display and button pad.
Although a gel seat comes with the bike, I found it a bit hard. I bought one of these, which I also have on my Gocycle:
Wittkop Medicus Air (touring version):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0845PGYYZ/
I had an Abus folding lock already, so I installed it on the top tube. Just yesterday, I added a Kryptonite Ring Lock (cafe' lock). I was going to get a cafe' lock from Abus, but I found a local bike shop that had the Kryponite lock, and it comes with mounting straps, for less money. It looks like the Kryptonite lock and straps are made by Axa. You have to be careful when mounting a cafe' lock, so you don't pinch the brake line. I mounted the lock on the underside, and got the straps to just clear on either side of the brake line mounting lug. These Axa mounting straps have two straps per side, so look to be more secure than the ones Abus sells.
It may be overkill, but I'll use the folding lock to secure the frame and front wheel, and the cafe' lock to secure the rear wheel, making it harder to steal parts. Speaking of stealing parts, the seat post clamp is a quick release, which I also replaced (30.9 mm).
I am still on my first battery charge. With 33 miles ridden (mostly on assist level one), the battery gauge shows five out of ten. I'm going to keep riding it before recharging, to see if this rate holds up. I'll stop when I get one bar, as I don't want to push my luck.
I have the large frame. I am 6', 1" and have the seat post up about 5" to the seat brackets. I had it a bit higher, as measured to the "correct" seat height, but liked it a bit lower, for less leg extension.
With my experience so far, I would be willing to tackle some more challenging rides with this bike. The ride from Carson City to Virginia City is mostly uphill. Most of the way, it isn't too steep, but the last few miles from Gold Hill is very steep. I feel that there is enough motor on this bike to do it. I'll have to wait a bit to try this, as I'll be away for a few months very soon.
Before buying, I read all the reviews and watched all the YT videos. Now that I have a Current, I understand why they all liked this ebike, especially for the price.
