I just purchased a Priority Continuum after 20 years of riding a Specialized Hardrock for recreation.

The NuVinci hub is a marvel. I test drove a Cannondale Quick Disc 3, a Kona Dr. Dew, a Fairdale Archer Weekender, and a Breezer Beltway while deciding whether to keep my Priority Continuum during the 30 day trial period.
All of those bikes had great selling points (and the Dew nearly won me over), but what kept me in the Continuum was the smooth and seamless, no-brainer shifting of the NuVinci hub.

The Breezer Beltway is a VERY similar bike to the Continuum, but it's $700 more and the Alfine hub is just not as nice as the NuVinci.