{"id":236239,"date":"2021-04-27T03:46:16","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T00:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-priority-current-ebike-is-my-new-benchmark-for-smoothness-and-power\/"},"modified":"2021-04-27T03:46:16","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T00:46:16","slug":"the-priority-current-ebike-is-my-new-benchmark-for-smoothness-and-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-priority-current-ebike-is-my-new-benchmark-for-smoothness-and-power\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Priority Current ebike is my new benchmark for smoothness and power"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;<strong>#The Priority Current ebike is my new benchmark for smoothness and power<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>The more I test ebikes, the more I realize how much it matters to me that the ride a normal bike. Not because I\u2019m an avid cyclist \u2014 I hadn\u2019t ridden a normal bike in years before I started testing ebikes \u2014 but because a smooth, responsive ride is just more engaging.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, some of my favorite bikes in this regard also tend to be weaker on power delivery. I usually don\u2019t mind a motor with less power, but sometimes I do miss the extra oomph.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prioritybicycles.com\/products\/current\">Priority Current<\/a> is one of the few ebikes that can deliver on both fronts. Priority has built up a reputation for minimizing maintenance on its \u2018acoustic\u2019 bikes, and the Current follows that trend with a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of sensible design choices. It\u2019s one of the most well-rounded, natural-feeling ebikes I\u2019ve tested that also has oodles of power, and it goes a long way to justify its $3,299 price tag.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Current Low Maintenance E-Bike\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZM7BWa7UB2M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Yes, that\u2019s a bit on the pricier side, but more than reasonable against comparably spec\u2019d 28mph ebikes \u2014 although the price is a bit harder to swallow when I remember the bike launched at $2,699. Still, here\u2019s what you\u2019re getting for that price:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A 500-watt mid-drive motor rated at a massive 140 NM of torque<\/li>\n<li>Torque-sensing pedal assist (5 levels)<\/li>\n<li>28mph max speed (Class 3) though it ships limited to 20mph<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gatescarbondrive.com\/\">Gates carbon belt drive<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Removable 500 Wh battery rated for 30-60 miles of range<\/li>\n<li>Hydraulic disk brakes<\/li>\n<li>E-bike-specific Shimano Nexus 5 internal gear hub<\/li>\n<li>An adjustable stem<\/li>\n<li>A large LCD display with USB port for charging devices<\/li>\n<li>Nice fenders<\/li>\n<li>integrated bright headlight and tail lights<\/li>\n<li>A mid-step frame in three sizes<\/li>\n<li>Cushy 650B tires<\/li>\n<li>54 Lb weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those are solid specs, and though I\u2019m sure there\u2019ll be comments on how *insert ebike here* has more watts and a bigger battery, it\u2019s simply rare to find a Gates belt drive with a 28mph mid-drive motor under $3,500. In any case, reviewing so many ebikes has made it clear basic specs rarely tell the full story. You can\u2019t know how a motor\u2019s power curve is tuned from a spec sheet for example, nor how effective a bike\u2019s pedal assist sensor is. Meanwhile a bike\u2019s geometry, gearing, and component choices all factor into the ride in often unpredictable ways.<\/p>\n<p>Taking all this into account, there\u2019s one word that comes to mind above all when riding the Priority Current:<\/p>\n<p>Smooth. Oh so <em>smooth<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The Current is ebike equivalent of silk pajamas \u2014 if those pajamas gave you Hulk legs. Unlike the majority of ebikes I\u2019ve tested, there is virtually no jerkiness to the ride and almost no delay between moving the pedal and the assist kicking in. Whether you\u2019re in assist level one or five, the torque sensor, mid-drive, and acceleration curve make for a super-natural ride.\u00a0You know the motor is putting in the work because you can fly up inclines while the motor makes a light hum, but it is among the subtlest pedal assist systems I\u2019ve ridden, at least among those with this much torque.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1348453 lazyreplaced\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/eb1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>I love it. I had some initial reservations about the ride quality of the motor, which isn\u2019t one from one of the \u2018fancy\u2019 mid-drive companies like Bosch, Shimano, Yamaha, or Brose (it is Priority branded and tuned by the company, but <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ears to be some variant of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truckrunmotor.com\/products\">Wuxi Truckrun<\/a> motor). Any worries disappeared after riding it; the Current\u2019s motor is as smooth as any that I have tested \u2014 especially for one which puts out so much torque and reaches 28 mph. Bikes from the \u2018big 4\u2019 can be very fast and powerful too, but you\u2019ll usually have to pay more once you get into 28 mph class.<\/p>\n<p>Granted, this kind of tuning isn\u2019t for everyone. Some people like having an ebike that launches like a rocket, and this probably isn\u2019t the best bike if you don\u2019t want to actively use the gears. If you\u2019re starting on a hill from a dead stop, for example, the bike won\u2019t just catapult you to the top in gear 5. Priority actually provides an alternative firmware that provides a bit more torque from a stop for those who live in hillier regions \u2014 and I do prefer it to the default tuning slightly \u2014 but even then, the acceleration curve is smoother than most.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1348479 size-full lazyreplaced\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1640\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-135x135.jpg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-796x796.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-1592x1592.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-192x192.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-912x912.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-470x470.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-2-of-7-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F04%2F27%2Freview-the-priority-current-ebike-is-my-new-benchmark-for-smoothness-and-power%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Priority\u2019s motor may not be from a big-name brand, but it performs right along with the best of them.\" data-title=\"Share Priority\u2019s motor may not be from a big-name brand, but it performs right along with the best of them. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Priority\u2019s motor may not be from a big-name brand, but it performs right along with the best of them. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Priority\u2019s motor may not be from a big-name brand, but it performs right along with the best of them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At first, this approach\u00a0made me somewhat question the claimed 140 NM of torque \u2014 a huge figure that\u2019s hard to truly verify \u2014 but it\u2019s clear the bike\u2019s motor is simply tuned differently from most ebikes. Rather than putting all the power into initial acceleration, I really felt the motor\u2019s power once I got up to speed \u2014 past 10 mph or so. As a heavier rider, most 28mph ebikes struggle to actually allow me to reach that speed without me running out of breath, while the Current manages to get me there at a comfortable effort level. The Current made cruising alongside traffic a cinch, even when stuffing a\u00a0trailer-full of groceries.<\/p>\n<p>The choices made for the mechanical components contribute to the smooth vibe too. Chief among these is the Gates Carbon Drive \u2014 a super strong belt reinforced with carbon fiber that replaces the usual metal chain. Its primary claim to fame is increased durability over a chain, able to survive thousands of miles without a hitch, but it also means no grease on your pants and an extremely quiet and smooth\u00a0ride. I never realized how much I appreciated a quiet drivetrain until I took the Current on some <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>s outside the city \u2014 being at one with nature and all that.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1348480 size-full lazyreplaced\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-3-of-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1640\" height=\"924\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-3-of-7.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-3-of-7-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-3-of-7-479x270.jpg 479w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-3-of-7-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-3-of-7-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-3-of-7-1592x897.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-3-of-7-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F04%2F27%2Freview-the-priority-current-ebike-is-my-new-benchmark-for-smoothness-and-power%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Once you ride on the Gates carbon drive, it\u2019s hard to go back to a chain.\" data-title=\"Share Once you ride on the Gates carbon drive, it\u2019s hard to go back to a chain. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Once you ride on the Gates carbon drive, it\u2019s hard to go back to a chain. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Once you ride on the Gates carbon drive, it\u2019s hard to go back to a chain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I also like the use of internal gears (a necessity on the Gates system anyway), which add to the maintenance-free and quiet experience. While the Shimano Nexus 5 isn\u2019t quite as fancy as the stepless <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enviolo.com\/en\/\">Enviolo<\/a> hub the bike was originally available with, the gear range covers almost every situation you\u2019ll need \u2014 especially with a motor in tow.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a big fan of the choice 650B tires; these are a similar overall diameter to normal (700c) road bike tires, but go on smaller wheels, meaning you get a lot more air volume without quite being a \u2018fat\u2019 tire. It allows you to run the tires at lower pressures, which in my experience smooth out the road more than the cheap suspension forks you\u2019ll find on most entry-level ebikes while minimizing unnecessary weight.<\/p>\n<p>The bike delivers on the range front too. Priority claims you\u2019ll get 30-60 miles, and in my experience, that seems realistic. My review unit actually came with a faulty charger that could only charge the bike to about 80%. Nonetheless, was able to ride the bike 35 miles mostly on assist level 2 with another 20%\u00a0to spare. My normal exercise route is about 17 miles long and since getting a fully functional charger, I\u2019ve been able to make that trip without going below 50% battery.<\/p>\n<p>Assuming you\u2019re a lighter rider, reaching over 50 miles on the lower assist levels seems totally doable, although of course riding on the highest assist levels or in hillier places than NYC will cut range significantly.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting the bike is very much rideable without assistance, as I was happy to see during my more exercise-oriented rides. The mid-drive motor has no noticeable drag, and on one flat stretch of road, I was comfortably pedaling along at 18-ish mph\u00a0without realizing I\u2019d accidentally turned off the bike\u2019s assistance (which again goes to show how smooth the bike\u2019s assistance is as well). And because I don\u2019t know where else to put this in the review, the hydraulic disk brakes work provide reassuring stopping ability too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1348483 size-full lazyreplaced\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-6-of-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1640\" height=\"924\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-6-of-7.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-6-of-7-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-6-of-7-479x270.jpg 479w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-6-of-7-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-6-of-7-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-6-of-7-1592x897.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-6-of-7-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F04%2F27%2Freview-the-priority-current-ebike-is-my-new-benchmark-for-smoothness-and-power%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: I personally prefer a more minimal display, but the Current\u2019s screen is large and easily legible in daylight.\" data-title=\"Share I personally prefer a more minimal display, but the Current\u2019s screen is large and easily legible in daylight. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share I personally prefer a more minimal display, but the Current\u2019s screen is large and easily legible in daylight. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>I personally prefer a more minimal display, but the Current\u2019s screen is large and easily legible in daylight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bike aesthetics are subjective, but I dig the Current\u2019s looks. The downtube is too thick to be what I\u2019d truly consider a \u2018stealth\u2019 ebike, but the integrated battery means it doesn\u2019t <em>scream<\/em> ebike either. The welds are smooth, the gloss finish is gorgeous, and unlike so many ebikes with generic frames, the Current looks quite different from other bikes on the market. The Current feels every bit like a premium ebike from some of the bigger name companies.<\/p>\n<p>This specific bike aside, I also feel the need to highlight the fact the Priority seems to treat its customers right. As a reviewer who inevitably gets some special treatment, it can be hard to gauge what the after-sales experience is like for the typical buyer, especially for companies like Priority that mainly deals in online sales (they do have a physical location in Manhattan, where I picked up my review unit).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1348482 lazyreplaced\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-5-of-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1640\" height=\"2187\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-5-of-7.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-5-of-7-157x210.jpg 157w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-5-of-7-202x270.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-5-of-7-101x135.jpg 101w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-5-of-7-796x1061.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-5-of-7-1592x2123.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-5-of-7-1122x1496.jpg 1122w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-5-of-7-840x1120.jpg 840w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-5-of-7-687x916.jpg 687w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-5-of-7-414x552.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-5-of-7-354x472.jpg 354w\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>To help deal with my rose-colored reviewer lenses, I always join forums and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> groups for each brand\u2019s customers to follow the discussion around the company\u2019s bikes. I can\u2019t guarantee your experience will be positive, but let\u2019s just say Priority fares far better than many of the internet direct companies I\u2019ve researched. The Current is also backed by a 5-year warranty on the frame and 2-year warranty on all components, which again, is better than what you\u2019re usually getting with the cheaper direct sales companies. Indeed, the bike feels like it\u2019s really built to last.<\/p>\n<p>All this being said, I do have a few criticisms.<\/p>\n<p>The WTB Horizon tires are super-comfortable, but given Priority\u2019s emphasis on minimizing maintenance, I\u2019d have liked to see something with a more proven puncture protection layer.\u00a0Schwalbe\u2019s Big Ben Plus comes to mind, and WTB even sells a version of the Horizon with an additional anti-puncture layer.<\/p>\n<p>Granted, I didn\u2019t get a puncture in the few hundred miles I rode the bike before this review, and Priority says it\u2019s had success sourcing these tires with minimal punctures, but I\u2019d personally prefer the added peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>Being a little more nitpicky:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Priority sells a rear rack for $35, but it\u2019s pretty rare to not have one included on a city-oriented ebike.<\/li>\n<li>I wish the bike frame had mounts for a front basket or rack. Priority sells these too, but front cargo is much more stable when supported by the frame rather than your handlebars or fork, which are constantly turning.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m picky about my bike lights, and the one on the Current is brighter than most, but I\u2019d prefer something with a more directional beam pattern that cuts off at the top so as to not blind oncoming cyclists (I\u2019ve been spoiled by using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/best-stvzo-bike-lights\/\">STVZO lights<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>I don\u2019t care about having a throttle, but it\u2019s worth noting this bike does not have one.<\/li>\n<li>Some kind of a bell would\u2019ve been nice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1348484 lazyreplaced\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-7-of-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1640\" height=\"859\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-7-of-7.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-7-of-7-280x147.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-7-of-7-515x270.jpg 515w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-7-of-7-258x135.jpg 258w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-7-of-7-796x417.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/04\/Priority-Current-ebike-7-of-7-1592x834.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>But these criticisms do little to mar the experience of riding the Current. It is simply a fantastic execution of an ebike, one that I\u2019m comfortable recommending for both the impeccable performance and the customer-friendly company behind it.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not an ebike for those who want to coast along with a throttle or who prefer beastly acceleration to a natural ride feel. But for those who\u2019ve been looking for an ebike that balances a buttery-smooth pedaling experience with ample power, the Priority Current may just be my new benchmark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script data-src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;appId=378011798897423&amp;version=v2.6\" id=\"socialSrcFacebook\" type=\"text\/template\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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