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    Advice for commuter bike with belt drive and internal hub


    I'm looking to buy a new commuter bike and want to know my options.

    Requirements

    -Belt drive

    -Internal gear hub

    -Rear rack compatibility to hold panniers

    -Available in the United States

    I've looked into the Marin Presidio 3, the Priority Continuum Onyx, and the Cannondale Bad Boy 1.

    Are there any others models to consider? 

    Marin Presidio 3

    https://www.marinbikes.com/bikes/2025-presidio-3

    Priority Continuum Onyx

    https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/continuumonyx

    Cannondale Bad Boy 1

    https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/active/urban/bad-boy/bad-boy-1

    by Norman-F-Rockwell101

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    1. peachyism on

      [https://spotbikes.com/products/acme-bike?srsltid=AfmBOoo_HCjl6npJRFGDnljwGp-MXOyibqIHZye2TYgfKrJPYgx01fPP](https://spotbikes.com/products/acme-bike?srsltid=AfmBOoo_HCjl6npJRFGDnljwGp-MXOyibqIHZye2TYgfKrJPYgx01fPP)

      I bought a priority Apollo for largely the same purpose. Though Spot Acme might be your best bet. Alfine11 seems to be a bit more robust than alfine or nexus 8, and less sluggish than a CVT.

      The bike was on sale at 1300, though the price jumped up back to normal a couple of weeks ago.

    2. PrintError on

      I bought a Priority Onyx last year for my wife for commuting. It’s a really, really fantastic bike and the CVT is a lot nicer than we thought it would be. They also have a sale right now for a really solid bundle: [https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/continuumcommuterbundle](https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/continuumcommuterbundle)

      I have three other Priority bikes (600X, Gemini-Ti, and 600HXT) and I really enjoy their customer support and the quality of their products.

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