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Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB vs Priority Skyline Smart.Shift

Two commuter e-bikes at $2,599–$3,999, 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 Skyline Smart.Shift makes 50 Nm more torque.
  • The Skyline Smart.Shift carries 320 Wh more battery.
  • The Medeo T9 City HMB costs $1400 less.
  • The Skyline Smart.Shift assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Medeo T9 City HMB claims 15 more miles of range.
  • The Medeo T9 City HMB is mid-drive; the Skyline Smart.Shift is rear hub.
  • The Medeo T9 City HMB is hardtail (front only); the Skyline Smart.Shift is rigid.
  • The Medeo T9 City HMB has no throttle; the Skyline Smart.Shift has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Medeo T9 City HMBSkyline Smart.Shift
Headline
Price$2,599$3,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$6.50 per Wh$5.55 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque40 Nm90 Nm
Motor power—750 W
Peak power—1056 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBosch Active Line (Smart System)Priority
Drive systemBosch—
Sensor—Torque
Battery & range
Battery400 Wh720 Wh
Voltage36V—
Capacity11.1 Ah—
Range (claim)75 mi60 mi
Range as stated30-75 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 speed20 mph28 mph
Build
Gears9-speed12-speed
DrivetrainShimano 9-speed derailleur, KMC chainPinion C1.12i Smart.Shift gearbox, Gates CDX belt
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor160 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel75 mmRigid
Rear travel—None
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpostNo—
Tires27.5 x 2.4 (62-584) Continental Contact Plus27.5 x 2.0
DisplayBosch LED Remote—
FrameAluminum6061 aluminum
SizesXS-L (40-55 cm)Small, Medium, Large
Step-through optionYesNo
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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