Priority Skyline Smart.Shift Commuter Electric Bike

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Priority Skyline Smart.Shift Commuter Electric Bike

Class 2
601-800 Wh
41-60 mi claimed
251-300 lb max load

SVT Score, Upper

Usability5.3/10Social6.0/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

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A belt-drive commuter e-bike with a 12-speed Pinion electronic gearbox, a 90 Nm hub motor, a suspension fork and a fitted rack and fenders.

$3,999

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SKU: 1074204 Category: Electric Bikes Brand: Priority

Usability

5.3 out of 10

Battery5720 Wh (48 V) removable battery on the commuter ladder

Spare: 720 Wh spare battery $799.00, sold out

Better on batteryPedego Boomerang Pro Step-Thru CruiserThe Boomerang Pro carries a 910 Wh battery. $2,495Scores 9.0

Motor690 Nm torque-sensing rear hub (750 W)

Peak: 1,056 W claimed, not scored
Speed: ships at 20 mph; rider can raise pedal assist to 28 mph

Ride Hardware9hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors, 80 mm fork, torque sensor, puncture-resistant tires

Weight368 lb as listed, battery inclusion not stated

Better on weightSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 commuter e-bikeAt 41 lb in size MD it is light for a commuter e-bike. $3,599.99Scores 8.0

Features7removable battery, lights, colour display, throttle, rack and fenders

Rack: integrated rear rack rated for 48.5 lb

Verification2Priority FAQ claims UL 2849 for the Skyline; no NRTL directory record names it; Claimed only

Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada

Better on verificationSpecialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 commuter e-bike$4,499.99Scores 6.0

Warranty & Support5two years on motor, battery and display

Better on warranty & supportPedego Ridge Rider 2 Adventure BikeThe parts. $2,195Scores 9.0

Strengths

Automatic electronic shifting
Rack and fenders come fitted
Strong hydraulic brakes
Bright headlight and brake light
Suspension fork smooths rough streets

Drawbacks

Heavy to carry upstairs
Throttle hesitates from a standstill
Expensive for a hub-motor commuter
Gearbox hung between gears once in testing

Verdict

A refined do-it-all commuter with automatic shifting, but heavy to carry

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

automatic shifting
strong brakes
bright lights

Complaints

heavy
throttle lag from a stop
gearbox hang

Read the full summary

Electrek (Micah Toll; unit source not stated, affiliate links) praised the Pinion auto-shifting, brakes and lights; noted the 68 lb weight and a throttle lag from a stop (Aug 2025)|Electric Bike Report (manufacturer-paid testing) weighed it at 68.4 lb and logged one gearbox hang between gears (Dec 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 Skyline Smart.Shift (October 2026).

Specs

TypeCommuter
E-Bike ClassClass 2
Battery601-800 Wh
MotorHub
Top Speed21-28 mph
Claimed Range41-60 mi
Weight56-70 lb
Max Rider Load251-300 lb
BrakesHydraulic disc
SuspensionFront
FoldingDoes not fold
CertificationsClaimed only
Warranty2 Years

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At a glance

Pinion C1.12i gearbox
600% gear range
USB-C accessory port
Three frame sizes

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 Skyline Smart.Shift is a commuter e-bike with a 720 Wh removable down-tube battery (48 V) and a 750 W torque-sensing rear hub motor rated at 90 Nm (1,056 W peak).

It has Tektro HD-E350 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors and motor cut-off, an SR Suntour XCM 32 fork with 80 mm of travel and puncture-resistant Maxxis Metropass 27.5x2.0 tires. A Pinion C1.12i Smart.Shift gearbox gives 12 electronically shifted speeds with a Gates CDX belt, set up through the Pinion app.

It ships at 20 mph on assist and throttle, and the rider can raise pedal assist to 28 mph. It weighs 68 lb and Priority rates it for 300 lb combined rider, bike and cargo. Alloy fenders with an integrated rear rack rated for 48.5 lb, a 500-lumen headlight and a brake-sensing tail light come fitted.

Priority claims 20 to 60 miles of range. Small, Medium and Large sizes sell at the same price.