Thanks for tuning in today we're going to be reviewing the Priority Coast beach cruiser.
If you're looking for a fun recreational bike that doesn't take itself too seriously
then the beach cruiser is a great option. The Priority Coast is a modern take on a beach cruiser
that combines all the classical elements such as the long wheelbase and sleek design
with an aluminum frame and Carbon Gate Belt. Priority offers this bike in two variations
you can get the single speed option which is $599 or the $679 three speed that we're showing here.
Again they have an aluminum frame which is really nice to see at this price point and a Gates Carbon
Drive so no maintenance required and you don't have to worry about rust over time. With the
three speed option you get a Shimano Nexus three speed internal hub again very low maintenance and
easy to use as well as the double kick stand as you can see on the bottom of the bike which
holds it steady. Our bike comes in at 28 pounds and these are offered as a one size fits most
so if you're at the extreme height ends this might not work for you but this should work for about 90%
of the population. In terms of what comes with the bike you get all the components to obviously put it
together as well as a little bottle of touch-up paint. Assembling is quite easy you don't need to
be a bike mechanic you want to just slide the handlebars in put the seat post with the creak
release lever into the slot tighten it down and then put the seat on there you just want
to slide that over the rails and then tighten it down. There's a lot of protective coverings
on here and that probably takes more time to take off than actually assembling the bike
and there's a lot of zip ties and tape so there's really well protected on the fenders and all the
components that would rub against each other. The rear part is pretty much assembled
you just have to use the bolt to tie down the fender so really easy to do with the allen key.
You also have to set up the front wheel so you slide it on and then slide the fender over
and again tighten the two supports and then attach the rear to the back of the front brake
and then put the bolt through it so again really straightforward and once you have it assembled
you don't have to worry about it again this is a color matched bike as well so you can see
white with that tan on the wheels and some of the other accessories. You do want to probably
come back with a torque wrench to make sure everything's tightened but initially just
tightening everything down at least hand tighten and once you're done you want to do a couple minor
adjustments you want to make sure that front brake is fully engaging on the rim adjust the
handlebar position before you tighten it and set the seat height though to a height.
That's about it, you can enjoy the bike and start riding with it.
The Priority Coast combine the classic elements you expect from beach cruiser that means a slack
head tube and a slack seat tube which gives you a very reliable and comfortable handling. It also
has that sleek long wheelbase and full fenders on the front and rear for that classic look. The
handlebars are a bit wide that might be an issue for small riders. They have color matched
handle colors as well as the grip shifter which is really easy to use with the gear indicator which
really helps you get uphills and then go down them at reasonable speeds. The star of the bike though
is the drivetrain so you get that Gate Carbon belt so that won't rust doesn't require grease with a
three speed hub in the rear and again combining the belt drive with the three speed makes it
really easy to ride. You also have a coaster brake so when you pedal backwards it will slow down
and you can augment that with the front brake. The frame has a sleek look too you can see you have
all the eyelets for the fenders as well that swoopy design and big comfortable springs on that seat
which makes it great to ride on rougher terrain or potholes. On the front you can see the welding
of the aluminum frame so that's what helps the bike maintain that 28 pounds instead of a
steel bike which be much heavier. There is a classical quill stem that really lets you easily adjust
up and down so really sleek look overall and a nice rim brake on the front for security.
Now let's take a look at the Priority Coast on the coast. Being a long wheelbase cruiser it's
very comfortable and has an upright position to it so you can see you're really set up upright
and that's great for recreational riding so if you have errands around town or just want
to explore trails a great option. This is not something i would do longer commutes on though
as it is a little bit heavier and not that efficient otherwise a really fun non-serious bike
and the combination of that gates belt and the nexus drivetrain in the rear means you don't have
any maintenance. It's really quiet and with those three speeds you actually have enough gears to go
up moderate hills and then bomb down them on the other side. The main complaint we have is
the handlebars are quite wide so if you're a smaller rider this might not be comfortable
but otherwise you get that nice lazy handling that you expect with the cruiser and at 28 pounds this
is something you can actually carry unlike the steel versions of this. Also with those wide tires
and the comfy seat you can actually take this off the road like a beach as you can see here.
Now let's go over the scorecard for the Priority Coast we're going to grade on four different
categories: design, components, handling and value. For design we'd give it an A, it has those classic
sleek lines you expect with a cruiser the almost motorcycle like handlebars. Components also is an A,
combines a lot of classical elements like a quill stem and rim front brake with the more
modern pieces like the gates carbon belt as well as the nexus 3 speed internal hub. It's
a really low maintenance and gives you a lot of flexibility. Handling wise also in A it's
very supple and smooth it's not super responsive because of the more upright position but something
that's really fun to ride. For value we give it an A, it's a low maintenance fun bike
at a very affordable price. Thanks for watching this review don't forget to like and subscribe.
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