If dependability and efficiency in a city bike are priorities for you, then the Priority Eight belt-drive bike is certainly worth considering.
The upstart brand sells this 8-speed internal-hub, hydraulic-brake bike direct, which improves the price greatly over something you’d buy in a shop. (It's US$799 in the US, which is about £599.)
The Priority Eight highlights
- Hydraulic brakes
- Gates belt drive
- Virtually maintenance free (just pump the tires occasionally)
- Fenders/mudflaps
High performance, low maintenance
A few traditional brands have similar commuter bikes, but the Priority Eight is nearly half as much, while still delivering on quality components.
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The Gates belt drive, for instance, is a tried-and-true solution that works perfectly for a bike that you don’t want to have to fuss with. There is no grease to get on your clothing, no metal chain to rust in the rain should you leave it outdoors, and no derailleurs to get bent at the bike rack or require maintenance.
Similarly, the Shimano Nexus 8-speed drivetrain is simple and dependable. A single twist-shift changer at your right hand keeps shifting easy. Unlike a derailleur bike, you can shift this when not pedaling, such as at a stoplight when you rolled up in a big gear but want to start off in a small gear. Very civilized.
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