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Gazelle Eclipse C380+ HMB vs Priority Skyline Smart.Shift

Two commuter e-bikes at $3,999–$5,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Eclipse C380+ HMB claims 40 more miles of range.
  • The Skyline Smart.Shift costs $2000 less.
  • The Skyline Smart.Shift makes 5 Nm more torque.
  • The Eclipse C380+ HMB is mid-drive; the Skyline Smart.Shift is rear hub.
  • The Eclipse C380+ HMB is hardtail (front only); the Skyline Smart.Shift is rigid.
  • The Eclipse C380+ HMB has no throttle; the Skyline Smart.Shift has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Eclipse C380+ HMBSkyline Smart.Shift
Headline
Price$5,999$3,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$8.00 per Wh$5.55 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque85 Nm90 Nm
Motor power—750 W
Peak power—1056 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBosch Performance Line Speed (Smart System)Priority
Drive systemBosch—
Sensor—Torque
Battery & range
Battery750 Wh720 Wh
Voltage36V—
Capacity20.1 Ah—
Range (claim)100 mi60 mi
Range as stated50-100 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco)20 to 60 miles depending on assist, terrain and rider
Est. real range—36 mi
Estimate assumes—20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—68 lb
Max load—300 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 3
Class—Class 2–3
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears—12-speed
DrivetrainEnviolo Heavy Duty stepless hub, Gates CDX beltPinion C1.12i Smart.Shift gearbox, Gates CDX belt
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel75 mmRigid
Rear travel—None
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpostNo—
Tires27.5 x 2.35 (60-584) Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency27.5 x 2.0
DisplayBosch Kiox 300 (removable)—
FrameAluminum6061 aluminum
SizesS-L (45-55 cm)Small, Medium, Large
Step-through option—No
Included
LightsYesYes
Fenders—Yes
RackYes—
KickstandYesYes
Safety—UL 2849*
Safety certification—UL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itProduct pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated"UL 2271 (battery), UL 2849 (system)" on the e-Coast; the Current Plus says only "UL certified"
Warranty2 yr—
Warranty termsUp to 10 years on the frame and non-suspension forks, 5 years on suspension forks and paint, 2 years on parts; motor, battery and display 2 years (brand policy)—

Specs transcribed from www.gazellebikes.com on 09/30/2026 and www.prioritybicycles.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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