City Bike Update

Built Better: The High-Performance Parts Behind Our City Pedal Bikes

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Ian Guthrie smiling in front of a beautiful mountain landscape.
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Ian Guthrie

Let’s be real, most people don’t hop on a city bike thinking about gears, chains vs belt drive, or types of brakes. You just want to get comfortable and enjoy the ride around St. Augustine. That’s exactly what our bikes were designed to let you do.

We thought of all these details so you could enjoy a ride that stands out from the standard. Start pedaling and the Enviolo Hub quickly shows why it’s different. Instead of clicking through fixed gears and hoping one feels right, simply twist the shifter until the ride feels perfect. You can even adjust it while stopped, so pulling away from a red light or heading toward the Bridge of Lions feels smooth from the first push.

Then there’s the Gates Carbon Drive. No greasy chain marks, rusty links, or squeaks following you down the street. The carbon-reinforced belt runs clean and quiet with little maintenance. A big win in a coastal city filled with salt air, sand, and miles to explore.

When St. Augustine ride throws in a surprise crosswalk, turning car, or sudden stop, the enclosed drum breaks are ready. Protected inside the hub, the system keeps rain, sand, debris, and everyday bumps from interfering. Riders get smooth, controlled stopping without needing to know anything about the engineering behind it. Just know these are built tough and designed to be dependable!

One thing that can mess up a fun ride is a flat tire. St. Augustine City bikes have Airless Tires! We selected a specific type of firmness with these airless tires. Gives just the right amount of bounce to maintain that smooth comfortable ride on these cobblestone roads. So have no worries about getting a flat on these bikes.

Built with Priority Bicycles and inspired by the Turi's comfort-first design, every bike also puts you in a relaxed, upright position. The result is a ride that feels natural, confident, and easy from checkout to dock. Those high-performance parts work hard behind the scenes, so you can focus on the good stuff: the views, the breeze, and where to stop next!

Do I need to be a bike expert to use the Enviolo shifter?

Not even close! Just twist until the ride feels right. There are no fixed gears to figure out, and you can even adjust the resistance while stopped. So easy and smooth!

What makes the Gates Carbon Drive better than a regular chain?

It’s clean, quiet, rust free, and doesn’t need grease. That means fewer squeaks, no chain marks, grease on you or your clothes, and more time enjoying the ride without wondering if that "squeaking" noise is normal or not!

Why use enclosed drum brakes on a city bike?

Because Florida weather likes to keep things interesting! The brakes stay protected from rain, sand, and debris, giving riders smooth, dependable stopping around town.

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