Commuter
Priority Skyline Smart.Shift
$3,999
Price
90 Nm
Torque
720 Wh
Battery
68 lb
Weight
Priority Skyline Smart.Shift vs Trek Verve+ 3 Lowstep
Two commuter e-bikes at $2,999.99–$3,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Skyline Smart.Shift assists 8 mph faster.
- The Verve+ 3 Lowstep costs $999 less.
- The Skyline Smart.Shift carries 175 Wh more battery.
- The Skyline Smart.Shift makes 15 Nm more torque.
- The Verve+ 3 Lowstep is 9.4 lb lighter.
- The Verve+ 3 Lowstep claims 8 more miles of range.
- The Skyline Smart.Shift is rear hub; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep is mid-drive.
- The Skyline Smart.Shift has a throttle; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep has no throttle.
- The Skyline Smart.Shift ships as class 2–3; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep ships as class 1.
Every spec, side by side
| Skyline Smart.Shift | Verve+ 3 Lowstep | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $3,999 | $2,999.99 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $5.55 per Wh | $5.50 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 90 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 250 W |
| Peak power | 1056 W | — |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Priority | Bosch Performance Line |
| Drive system | — | Bosch |
| Sensor | Torque | — |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 720 Wh | 545 Wh |
| Range (claim) | 60 mi | 68 mi |
| Range as stated | 20 to 60 miles depending on assist, terrain and rider | Up to 68 mi |
| Est. real range | 36 mi | 34 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 68 lb | 58.63 lb |
| Max load | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 55 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 1 |
| Class | Class 2–3 | Class 1 |
| Throttle | Yes | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 12-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | Pinion C1.12i Smart.Shift gearbox, Gates CDX belt | Shimano CUES U4000 (11-46T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
| Fork travel | Rigid | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.0 | 27.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective |
| Display | — | Bosch Purion 200 |
| Frame | 6061 aluminum | Alpha Platinum Aluminum |
| Sizes | Small, Medium, Large | XS-L |
| Step-through option | No | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | — | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: full system |
| As the maker states it | "UL 2271 (battery), UL 2849 (system)" on the e-Coast; the Current Plus says only "UL certified" | All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849 |
Specs transcribed from www.prioritybicycles.com on 09/21/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.