231st of 321 we've scored in Electric Bikes

231st of 321 in E-Bikes

Priority Glide Commuter Electric Bike

Class 2
Up to 400 Wh
41-60 mi claimed
251-300 lb max load

SVT Score, Mid

Usability3.9/10Social6.0/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

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A light Class 2 belt-drive city e-bike with a 3-speed hub, a small removable battery and hydraulic brakes, made for easy flat rides.

$1,799

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SKU: 1161104 Category: Electric Bikes Brand: Priority

Usability

3.9 out of 10

Battery2374 Wh (36 V, 10.4 Ah) on the commuter ladder

Lock: keyed down-tube battery, SleepMode after 72 hours idle

Motor3350 W front hub, torque not published (band)

Speed: Class 2, assist and throttle to 20 mph

Better on motorRide1Up Prodigy V2 ECO Mid-Drive E-BikeBrose mid-drive makes 90 Nm of torque. $1,295Scores 6.0

Ride Hardware6hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors, puncture-protected tires, rigid fork

Weight749 lb with battery, pedals and fenders

Features4removable battery, fitted lights, throttle

Better on featuresUrtopia Carbon Fusion GT e-bikeA removable battery. $2,499Scores 9.0

Verification2Priority claims UL 2849 for the Glide but no NRTL directory record names it; Claimed only

Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada

Better on verificationPuckipuppy Doberman Commuter E-BikeThe Doberman is named on SGS Listed Mark SGSNA/26/SZ/00036. $999.99Scores 8.0

Warranty & Support5two years on motor, battery and display

Cycles: battery covered to 500 cycles at 70% capacity

Better on warranty & supportPedego Avenue Core Commuter BikeThe parts. $1,995Scores 9.0

Strengths

Belt drive needs no grease or lubing
Light enough to lift onto a car rack
Hydraulic brakes stop with confidence
Fenders and lights come fitted
Upright and comfortable riding position

Drawbacks

Modest motor struggles on steep hills
Small battery for long rides
No suspension for rough roads
No rack included
Front hub motor drags when riding unpowered

Verdict

An easy, light city cruiser, but short on power for big hills

Social score

6.0 out of 10

RedditBrand-level5 out of 10

r/ebikes: an owner of the original Current praised Priority's service at 1,000 miles, then reported assist power fading by 2,800 miles (May 2024)
r/PriorityBicycles owners compare the Current and E-Coast, noting the E-Coast's single speed limits pace (Jul 2024)

Google7 out of 10

Liked

natural ride feel
reliable shifting
brakes

Complaints

front hub drag
limited on steep hills
small display text

Read the full summary

Bikerumor (Steve Fisher; unit offered by Priority, stated) weighed it at 49.67 lb and timed a 6-hour charge; liked the brakes and shifting, found front-hub drag unpowered (Nov 2025)|Two Wheeling Tots (affiliate links) praised its natural ride feel and found it limited on steep hills (Jul 2025)

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: the videos found come from Electrek, repeating its written reviews, from Electric Bike Report, which takes manufacturer testing fees, and from Ryan Van Duzer, who co-designs Priority bikes (October 2026).

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: the Amazon search turned up no Priority e-bike sold by the brand or its own store (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

No major US retailer sells Priority e-bikes as the seller; they are sold through the brand's own store (October 2026).

Trustpilot

Trustpilot shows 4.8 from 8,576 reviews, 92% five-star and under 1% one-star, on a claimed page that invites reviews (September 2026).

Track record

A BBB directory search for Priority Bicycles in New York returned no business profile (October 2026).
CPSC and Health Canada searches turned up no recall of a Priority e-bike or battery (October 2026).

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: the ratings on the brand's own site.
The retailer pool is blank: none of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, REI, Home Depot or Lowe's lists the Priority Glide (October 2026).

Specs

TypeCommuter
E-Bike ClassClass 2
BatteryUp to 400 Wh
MotorHub
Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
Claimed Range41-60 mi
Weight41-55 lb
Max Rider Load251-300 lb
BrakesHydraulic disc
SuspensionNone
FoldingDoes not fold
CertificationsClaimed only
Warranty2 Years

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At a glance

Shimano Nexus internal hub
Two frame sizes
SleepMode battery saver
Gates belt and 46t sprocket

Company

The brand was founded in New York in 2014 and keeps a showroom in Tribeca by appointment.

Where it sells

Priority Bicycles sells its e-bikes in the US through its own store at prioritybicycles.com.
The store's terms name Priority Outdoor Products, LLC, of 174 Hudson Street in New York, as its operator.
Its electric range of belt-drive cruisers and commuters ships from a Pennsylvania warehouse to the contiguous US only.

Description

The Priority Glide is a Class 2 city e-bike with a 36 V, 10.4 Ah removable battery of 374 Wh that locks into the down tube with a key, and a 350 W front hub motor (torque not published). It has 174HUDSON hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors and motor cut-off, a rigid steel fork and puncture-protected 700x38c tires.

A Gates belt drives a Shimano Nexus 3-speed internal hub, with three assist levels and a thumb throttle to 20 mph. It weighs 49 lb with the battery, pedals, fenders and kickstand, and Priority rates it for 300 lb combined rider, bike and cargo. Fenders and front and rear lights come fitted; a rack is not included.

Priority claims 20 miles on full throttle and up to 60 miles on low assist. It comes in Small/Medium and Medium/Large sizes in navy, black and white, all at the same price.