Love your vídeos. I'm 71 years old and bike also is my passion. I've been riding since I was a little boy. I admire you and your wife always together and riding the life. My respect and my admiration. You are greate. Congratulations. God bless you.
Great Steve! Your videos are personal and you mention things that us 70 plus people are well off hearing. I'm 73 and I guess due to the years of sports, I found myself no longer able to ride my Cannondale. I'd have great pain in two joints, after a mile. So, I bought an ebike. The D&L Canal Trail, down here in PA, is behind my house and it beckons every day. I'm able to get three hours a day in where with the Cannondale, I was dead in the water. I'm thinking a few mentions from a straight up guy like you might encourage more of us oldies to get out and ride ebikes, if unable to ride bikes. I'm alive again! After a year, and 2,800 miles, I still can't wait for my next ride. Thank you for being here Man!
Hi Brian and thank you very much for sharing your experiences. E-bikes are a wonderful invention aren't they. I'm going to produce a video with an e-bike in the near future. I will encourage older folks to discover the freedom offered by an e-bike. Thank you mentioning the D&L Canal Trail. Since I was not aware of the trail, I looked it up and was pleasantly surprised by the website. I would like to ride the trail in the future. It's now on my bucket list. Thanks again Brian and have a great weekend, Steve
Hi, I am from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 and will turn 60 next December. I ve been commuting on bike since ten years back. Love cycling and I really admire your lovely videos which are very inspirational. ❣
Hi Arum, thank you so much for your kind comment. Commuting for the past ten years is quite an accomplishment. I appreciate your watching my videos! You’re so far away from where I live but it shows that cycling brings the whole world together. Have a wonderful day, Steve
hello im 66 i did replace my car with a bike... i use it like car i do food shopping , go to mall .. go to coffee house an what ever i need. ... i rarely use a car ... mabe once a mouth
Hey Steve… As you know I have a Priority 600 - the 600X was not even an idea when I bought mine. As I ride asphalt and rail trails, it works very well. You captured the Pinion / Gates belt qualities very nicely. One recommendation is to get an extra belt and then practice putting it on. Tensioning also needs to be practiced by using an app developed by Gates. You then “strum” the belt and the sound is captured by your phone… there is a meter associated with the sound - if it sounds right then you are good. Only one negative that you should monitor - the kick stand on my 600 was cast metal and worked well when the bike was unloaded. Once I added all my panniers, the kickstand twisted on the single point attachment and eventually snapped. I now use the “Clickstand.” Have a great ride in New York!
Hi Dave, thanks for the comment. I see that the 600is a great bike also. I bought the 600X for a great deal from a guy that only rode it 10 miles before deciding he didn't care for it. I already downloaded the app for belt tightening. Sorry about the kickstand issue. On the 600X they upgraded the kickstand to have a more robust build and mounting. Thanks again and my Ride with GPS is SteveR. Steve
I'm new to the channel and absolutely love it! At 50 years old I just started cycling again earlier this year and can't get enough of it. Your videos are inspirational. Have a Safe ride next week and keep us updated on your progress.
Wow! The welds are executed absolutely perfect. The overall fit and finish is top shelf. Nice choice. Enjoy that beautiful piece of equipment. The use of an Apple Air Tag is also brilliant. Many happy miles of smiles.
Thanks for sharing your new bike day experience with us, Steve. That is the next bike I want to buy, but I need to sell a few others first to finance it. Have a great tour!
Hi David, thanks for the nice comment. I was fortunate to buy this bike used with less than 10 miles on it. Someone bought it for their wife and she wasn't a fan. So he sold it for a really good price. It was a lucky find. Thanks again and take care, Steve
Hey Steve. I'm Finn from Denmark and turned 70 this summer. Just found your channel. So inspiring. I have been biking (road and MTBs) all my life and am now planning a new career as bike-packer. So nice to see other young older guys with the same passion. Look forward to following your channel. Take care!
Hi Finn and thanks for watching and subscribing. I'm convinced that if we maintain our fitness, we can continue cycling well into our later years. Let's see how far we can take it! Thanks again and all the best, Steve
I am an old (66) bike rider, and bike packer but I really love fenders to keep the dirt down. I had a belt drive Trek (soho). I went through deep water with it, and it got water in the shifter; one day later it froze up and was unusable. I hated the bike, the breaks were crap. I hope you don't have the issue with water in the shifter box that I had. You keep going, you are paving the way for the rest of us old people 🙂
Hi Jim and thanks for the comment! Hopefully this Pinion box is waterproof. Time will tell. No fenders on this bike, however I installed a lexan plate on top of the luggage rack. As far as the front wheel, I may get a muddy shower. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
I have umpty-ump years of experience and umpty-ump miles under my belt. And I’m 66, too. I think the Priority 600 is very attractive. Could be an excellent commuting bike and a super duper touring bike. ❤️
Hi John and thanks for the comment. It’s an excellent touring bike. Very comfortable and the pinion gearbox is trouble free. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
i think is all good that you are out enjoying life cycling , maybe you need to open your mind to the Ebike world - at 70 i ll definitely put you on an e-bike Gravel , so you can load it up with snacks and bottles and ride for hours with a smile on your face day after day without feeling the heaviness of that priority bike . A proper E-bike will roll back your clock 35 years !!! and extend your riding for another 15-20 depending on your balance or health . start reading and watching some reviews , you will be surprised what the world has to offer . Have a good one !!!
Hi there and thanks for your comment! Ebikes are great. I did a brief review of an Ebike in my latest video. First time on an Ebike. Check it out. Next month I will review a folding Ebike. A gravel Ebike would be awesome. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Hi Steve! We met in Kingston today on the Empire State Trail (Kingston Point Rail Trail). Your 600X is definitely a nice set up... I've toured on a 1983 Trek 850, Trek 520, and a Long Haul Trucker. The internal gear box and belt drive would have been nice on all of my tours over the past 37 years. This as sand, mud and general road/trail grim combined with lube makes for a messy and worn drive train by the end of a 2-3+ month bicycle tour. Not having to deal with that would have been a pleasure! I hope you found the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail segment of the Empire State Trail in good shape... I've got a vested interest in that trail as I've been removing fallen trees from that trail for years... It was great to meet you and my wish for you is many more years of touring! P.S. We are definitely younger than most of our old school mates. 😉
Hey John, thanks for riding with me. It was great talking with you. The Pinion Gearbox is certainly a game changer. All the trails you maintain were in great shape. I’m in Carmel Hamlet tonight. Great day of riding with super weather. Thanks again, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling I've got ties to Carmel too... my girlfriend lives there! 😀 It was a magnificent day weather wise. I wanted to ride but had things I HAD to do! Ugh!
Great set up and your an inspiration for 5his 68.5 yr old! A lightweight water filter ( Katadyn, Sawyer etc) instead of 2-3 bottles would save you a lb or 2. Have a safe and great trip!!!
Hi there and thanks for the nice comment. I always carry a Sawyer, however I also like to carry enough water on a 70 mile flat day to drink a bottle about every hour and not have to hunt for water. On days with a lot of climbing and near water sources three of the bottles are empty. Thank again and have a great day, Steve
I have done a lot of reading and seen a lot of videos by Ryan Van Duzer on the Priority Pinion gear bikes. You provided additional information on the 600X which was greatly appreciated. I am interested in the pinion system and Priority makes them much more affordable than Co-Motion or Carver. Thanks for the info ... safe travels.
Steve Best of luck with your new bike Hope you enjoy many happy miles with it. While riding on your next trip think of a nice name for your bike. Enjoy
Steve: That is a nice set-up. I considered purchasing the Priority 600X but I ended up getting a Cutthroat instead. Have a great trip, I sounds exciting.
Hi Gareth, thank you for commenting! To me, biking and exercise are as important as food. It’s necessarily to stave off all sorts of maladies as we age. I’m presently on a 9 day bikepacking adventure. Videos to follow. Thanks again, Steve
From Downunder … thank you. An excellent piece of informative video story telling. I’m looking for the next bike … already have the mountain bike, gravel bike and road bike … although I just love ‘‘em all for their individual features and character, there’s need for another. I use the Trek Checkpoint for gravel touring but of course there are limitations in the gearing, the chain drive and so on. Hence looking …. While I’m 78 and intend to continue with ‘plastic camping’ - motels etc - your videos are inspiring me to look again at the joys of tents …
Wooohooo! That new bike feeling! Ah yeah. Wonderful stuff. Great setup. @adventuresofafatman and I use pinion too. At first, it felt super weird when changing gears on the up-hill. But, I like it. Glad you're happy. Lots of cool ideas in your video. Thanks for sharing. xox Penelope
Nice! I can see where the pinion gearbox would be nice to have. Of all the mechanical problems I've had while out riding most of them have been derailleur related. I'm always bending the mount so that it skips and drops gears.
Hi there, I've had the same problems in the past. Still like my old road and gravel bikes. But this may be a game changer. Thanks and have a great tomorrow, Steve
Oh yeah. The adventure starts! Can't wait! I thought you were getting the Apollo but you splashed and got the 600x. Side note, bear spray was the last thing on my mind as I planned my Lake Champlain trip. Thanks for the advice. Better safe than sorry. Side, side note: Check your email
Hey Buck, I always carry bear spray in my area of Northwestern Connecticut. We have an over population of black bears. They avoid people mostly, unless you get between a mama and her cubs. So when I go on long distance rides I just automatically take the spray. I checked out my email and will take a closer look at the glasses when I get back from my trip. Thanks again and have a great weekend, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling I'm planning to cycle around Bish Bash, Mt Riga, Mt Wash & Sheffield, Mass, and go down into Salisbury and North Canaan, CT from Copake NY in a couple of months. I should get some bear spray from the sounds of it. Thanks for the heads up (again!) Hopefully, I'll never use it or need it.
Congratulations on the new bike. That looks awesome. I looked it up online and cannot believe how cheap it is. With a Pinion drivetrain, I was expecting at least twice the price. Loaded with your luggage it looks amazing.
Thanks Jay and good to hear from you. New, its a good price. I bought mine from a guy that bought it new, put 10 miles on it and decided it wasn’t for him. I paid exactly 50% of new cost. Best deal ever. Right now I’m 24 miles from NYC. Staying in a hotel and will finish my ride tomorrow. It’s been an awesome adventure. Thanks again and stay safe. Steve
Beautiful setup and well thought out. Enjoy your tour and be safe. Keep updating us with your progress! Hopefully it warms up for,you. It’s been very cold up here in New England this spring!
What a nice bike! I totally agree with enjoying the ride along the way and not focusing on the destination because the destination means the journey has come to an end. Looking forward to your next adventure Steve! Just make sure to put the Clif bars as far away from your camping spot so you don't inadvertently feed the bears! 😃 You take care of yourself and be careful out there my friend!
Hi again, thanks for the nice comment. I will make sure the Cliff Bars, tooth paste and other food are in odor proof containers hanging in a tree away from my tent. Thanks again and have a great weekend, Steve
Good luck on your trip Steve. I love your new bike, its so sweet. I also watch John and Mira’s channel and John uses soap to keep the carbon belt from squeaking. Just a thought if it starts chirping at you when you are at one of your hotels grab the soap 😊😊
Hi again, I also saw John's tip for belt squeak. Sounds like a good idea. I'm sure Mira approves too. Thanks again and have a great day tomorrow, Steve
Steve, well done!! Doing the same, taking some time off from Gravel racing in Colorado and converting my Specialized Diverge into a bike packing machine! Bike frame bags are Revelate, and they fit perfectly. Old Man Mountain rear rack, Ortlieb Panniers, SRAM Eagle 10-52 (electronic). First trip next month; Fort Collins, via Salida to Santa Fe! Why Santa Fe? My wife loves Santa Fe so hopefully she will drive south and give me ride home!! Cycling strong at 68!! Well done; ride hard-live long!! LH
I watch many of your videos as we prepared for our Key West to Portland Maine which we completed at the end of May on our 20+ Trek 520s and first looked at replacing them with a Specialized Diverge that you used but just started looking at the Priority bikes and now I see this video so perfect timing. Thanks for all the effort creating these very helpful videos! We also have old Trek 5200s and hard tail mt bikes for the fast flat road rides and single tracks. Debating if we can find a bike to do it all and since we like the tour party pace and not worried about the weight the Priority 600x may be the one especially when I want it nice and quiet and maintenance free.
Hi there, thanks for watching and the comment. The Trek 520 is a great bike. However you would really enjoy the quiet ride and belt drive of the 600X. Its my new favorite bike. Definitely a "Party Pace" ride. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Greetings Steve from another 70 year old cyclist in Ireland. Loved the video about your bike, looks great and that pinion gear and belt drive are new to me. Hope they perform great on your upcoming bike packing trip. Safe travels my friend.
Hey Jack, thanks for the comment. I’m on a long distance bike ride and the two things I appreciate the most are the Pinion Drive train and the kickstand. Haven’t had a kickstand since I was a kid and don’t know how I lived without it. Thanks again, Steve
Outstanding. Just got a e bike . Too easy gave it to grandson. At 74 I still crave the physical part of cycling. Did 33 on gravel today on my Spec.Diverge. any ride is a good ride! Ride on Sir!
Steve, you are an inspiration. Hope to be as fit and passionate at your age. Can you tell me about your saddle. What is it and how do you like it? Looks radical.
Hi there and thanks for watching and the comment. The seat is made in California by Infinity. The most comfortable seat ever! The seat is VERY overpriced, however it is the best for long distance riding. I own three and would never go back to a traditional design seat. www.infinitybikeseat.com Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
Hey Tony, thanks and I will let you know how the shifting goes. Looking forward to your next video on the Trace. I hope illness didn't end it too soon. Take care my friend, Steve
Hi Mike and thanks for the question. The panniers are Ortlieb Gravel Pack panniers. They are the smallest panniers sold by Ortlieb and after 4 years of touring, there are no water leaks. Worth the extra money to buy Ortlieb. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
Hi Steve … from Oz … my 600X arrived just before December 25 so following the festivities, now is the time for equipment. I’ve looked at your video again and everything is clear except for the mounts you have used on the front forks. Please let me know. Regards from down here …
Hi Ian and congrats on your 600X. The front bottle cages are mounted on cheap strap-on mounts that you can get on Amazon. They're called "Topeak Versa Bike Mount (2 Piece per Set), Black, 20-60mm". They sell for about $12 USD. I was concerned whether they would be strong enough to hold bottle cages and withstand vibration. However, they work just fine. Thanks, Steve
Excellent video Steve. Looks a cracking bike and setup. Just a thought, have you considered taking a water filter with you so that you can reduce the number of bottles (and hence the extra weight)? Have a great trip to New York and stay safe.
Hi again and great to hear from you. Hope all is well with you. I do carry a Sawyer filter with me and all 5 water bottles are usually not full unless I know I’ll have a long day with little climbing. Thanks for the suggestion. Take care and stay safe. Steve
Always wanted a belt drive, seems like it would cut down on maintenance. Before I discovered dry lube, my bike was a mess. But it sure would be nice to not have to deal with a chain.😀
Hi Mike, I found mounts on Amazon, Topeak Versa Bike Mount (2 Piece per Set). They are plastic but very stable. I've used them for about 800 miles with no problem. And they only cost $12. Thanks for asking and have a good day, Steve
Hi Elizabeth, good to hear from you. I leave for my NY trip early Monday morning. Can't wait to be out on another cycling adventure. I hope you have a great weekend, stay safe my friend, Steve
Steve, I just started watching your channel. I'm retiring at the end of this month and moving to SW FL. I liked your video of your tour from Key West heading north. Watching this video, I notice the clear plexiglass plate on the top of the rear rack. Was that your idea? Does it work well instead of a using mud guards? Thanks!
Hi Norman, remembering where I put everything was a problem in the past. Now I have a written list of whats in each bag. Thanks for commenting and all the best, Steve
I’m curious to see how this holds up on a tour. I have a Fuji Touring Disc and a Peugeot P8 that I normally use for a tour but this looks quite comfortable and I love the idea of a belt drive. I bet it’s much more reliable than a chain drive.
Hi there and thanks for the comment. The bike performed flawlessly. The drivetrain is very quiet and I’m still getting used to the concept of no grease on my calf from a chain. The upright position is also very comfortable. The bike handles a heavy load nicely. The robust kickstand is also a welcome addition to the bike. Love the bike! Thanks again, Steve
I see you put bar extenders on your handlebars to get more hand positions. How hard was it to take off front brake lever and grip to slide on the bar extenders and to put the grip back on again?
Hey Loren, it was easy on this bike because the grips are held on with screws. They easily slide off. Other bikes I've owned weren't so easy. Had to cut them off with a box cutter and buy new grips. The brake levers came off easily by loosening the small bolts. Went back together with no problem. Thanks Loren and have a great day, Steve
Great video. Is the pinion noisier in the taller gears compared to the lower ones? I notice when I get up into 15-18 gear, my pinion is noticeably louder.
Hi Willie and thanks for your comment. It's a little noisier but not much noise at all. I love the Pinion gearbox and Gates carbon belt. Thanks again, Steve
Hi Steve, great videos..many wonderful experiences for you, without question. I do have one question though..your seat..can you share the brand name..? I would really appreciate it! Thanks
Hi Mark, and thanks for watching and the comment. The seat is made by the Infinity Bike Seat company www.infinitybikeseat.com the most comfortable for long distance, however wayyy overpriced. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Hi David and thanks for watching! I haven't found a really great fender solution other than the flimsy plastic fenders that I could put on with plastic zip ties. I did mount a clear piece of lexan plastic on top of my rear rack to act as a fender. Works "ok". On a tour I use a seat pack the shields my backside from water. Not really much of a problem. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
I highly recommend a suspension seatpost. I have a U.S.E. It's the best. Get one with some damping, you don't want to boing, boing. Highly, highly recommend a suspension post.
Hi Vince, the fully loaded touring setup including bike is about 60 lbs. Add four filled water bottles at 1.5 lbs each. The bike is equipped with very low gearing that makes it manageable up most hills. It is much more efficient than a traditional touring bicycle. Most tours I leave all the cooking equipment home. I also use ultralight tent and sleeping system. Otherwise the setup would be close to 90 lbs. Thank for asking, Steve
Does anyone have problems servicing your bike? I purchased an e-bike online several months ago, and the light and horn never worked. I called five bike stores and two motorcycle shops, and no one wanted to work on the problem! They sent a new horn and switch, but that didn't solve the problem. At 79, I am riding a 20-inch step-thru bike. I want the same size with a belt bike and mid-motor as you have here.
Hi George and thank you for the comment. Since my bike is new, I haven't had anyone work on it. In the past I've always worked on my own bikes. The belt drive is connected to a 12 speed "transmission" that looks like a motor, however it doesn't have a motor. Bike shops can be reluctant to work on bikes their not familiar with. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
I have the 600. It is extremely difficult to fix a flat on it because the wtb tires are crazy hard to break the bead on and to lift off of the rim. On your bike tour how did you fix flat tires. If you did not have a flat were you aware of how hard it is to take the tire off the rim and then put back on? I would not be able to change this tire road side. It took me hours and a broken tire iron to do it in my dining room.
Hi there and thanks for sharing your experience with the tire problem. I have not had a flat on my 600X yet. I did change my tires to Goodyear Peak 2.25" tubeless tires. I did not have your unfortunate experience of difficult tire removal. However, I've experienced the problem on my Jamis Gravel bike with WTB tires. It seems that some tires are more difficult than others depending on the style and manufacturer. I've found the Goodyear tubeless to be easier to install. I haven't tried to remove the tires yet since I still have about a years worth of tread before needing replacement. I've also found tubeless tires to be easier to remove since there's no tube to deal with. With over 10,000 miles of experience with tubeless tires, I've never had a flat while cycling that couldn't be fixed by plugging the hole with a "bacon strip", adding fluid and air. Tubeless tires eliminate so many potential problems. Thanks and have a great day, Steve
The 600's tires and rims are meant to be tubeless and I'm sure that is the reason they are so bloody hard to remove and put back on. I wonder why Priority decided to ship out the 600 with tubes in them? I mean they are all the way there so why the tubes? (well maybe the wheels need tubeless rim tape before making the swap). I like the idea of using the orange tire goop and using the plugs, next time I think I'll give it a go. Thanks. ps Just bought the Priority Belt Drive 7 speed internal hub Folder and its mighty fine. and a bargain to boot. It comes with fenders and a rear rack already installed. Also have the Priority Turi townie bike and the Apollo 11 gravel bike which is fabulous. All belt drive with internal transmissions, no chain maintenance and filth and no derailleur to catch dirt and have to clean. A dream come true for me. Priority has young and innovative product designers and helpful customer service. I asked to buy stock in their company 3 years ago but they are not taking on investors. They are really going places.
Hi ! I just purchased this bike yesterday. I didn’t see the custom frame bag on their website. Did you purchase it directly from the manufacturer? I’m 65 and planning to ride the GDMBR next summer. Intersted in joining me let me know -)
Hi there and glad to hear you purchased a 600X. The frame bag is manufactured by www.greengurugear.com Great bag! I believe it will be a great bike for the GDMBR. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
great video, I was wondering what size 600x do you have, small, medium, or large and how tall you are? I am trying to decide what size to get, I’m 5’9” with 31” inseam so I’m thinking the small size?
Hi Michael and thanks for the question. I'm 5' 8" with a 30" inseam. I ride a small 600X. The 600X sizes all run large. If the small size was any larger it wouldn't fit me. I believe the small would work well for you. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling thanks so much for the reply, so good to get sizing info from an actual owner and give me more confidence that the small is right for me. I'm visiting nyc in july and hope to pick it up assembled from priority shop on hudson st. My first ride hopefully will be on streets of nyc and hudson river greenway.
It's very smooth, however with 2.25" tires that take 45 psi max it's not a bike I would want to ride with friends on road bikes. You could run skinnier tires with higher air pressure but that's not what the bike is intended for. For extended road conditions I use my gravel bike with 40mm tires inflated to 65psi. Still love the bike for bike packing and off road.
Hey Steve, thank you for this nice video. I'm about to buy the same bike and am wondering about the weight limit, when it's packed. How many pound of loads do you carry? And have you observed any whobleness as it might not be as stiff as a Touring bike? Thanks so much
Hi Nils, I’m not aware of any weight limit. The bike weight is about 34 lbs. I just completed a 405 mile tour with 35 additional pounds of stuff. No wobble at all. The extra low gears help although I still found myself walking up a few quarter mile long 12% grade hills. Thanks, Steve
That sounds reassuring 😊 How do you have mounted the water bottles on the front fork? I thought the suspension fork has no mounting options? Because of that I'm even reckoning of changing the fork in order to be able to mount front panniers.
@@Anjenito Hi there, just saw your comment. I bought cheap universal bottle mounts on Amazon. They are plastic with hose clamp style fitting to mount on the fork. Not very durable but didn't fall apart on my 400 mile trip. Thanks again, Steve
Hi Matt, I have no idea how TH-cam deleted your comment and my replies. I didn't delete them and it's not the first time it's happened. I was under the impression that TH-cam only deletes comments that they consider offensive. My apologies Matt.
Hi there and thanks for the comment. I’ve never snapped a chain in over 60 years of riding either. So far with only 2000 miles on the gates belt I haven’t had any problems (yet). Thanks for sharing your experience. Take care, Steve
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Love your vídeos. I'm 71 years old and bike also is my passion. I've been riding since I was a little boy. I admire you and your wife always together and riding the life. My respect and my admiration. You are greate. Congratulations. God bless you.
Hi Claudio, I appreciate your nice comment. Stay strong, Steve
I''m 36 years old and i work at a hospital and this guy is living his best damn life!
Hi Henry and thanks for the comment. Much appreciated! Have a great weekend, Steve
Great Steve! Your videos are personal and you mention things that us 70 plus people are well off hearing. I'm 73 and I guess due to the years of sports, I found myself no longer able to ride my Cannondale. I'd have great pain in two joints, after a mile. So, I bought an ebike. The D&L Canal Trail, down here in PA, is behind my house and it beckons every day. I'm able to get three hours a day in where with the Cannondale, I was dead in the water. I'm thinking a few mentions from a straight up guy like you might encourage more of us oldies to get out and ride ebikes, if unable to ride bikes. I'm alive again! After a year, and 2,800 miles, I still can't wait for my next ride. Thank you for being here Man!
Hi Brian and thank you very much for sharing your experiences. E-bikes are a wonderful invention aren't they. I'm going to produce a video with an e-bike in the near future. I will encourage older folks to discover the freedom offered by an e-bike. Thank you mentioning the D&L Canal Trail. Since I was not aware of the trail, I looked it up and was pleasantly surprised by the website. I would like to ride the trail in the future. It's now on my bucket list. Thanks again Brian and have a great weekend, Steve
Hi, I am from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 and will turn 60 next December.
I ve been commuting on bike since ten years back. Love cycling and I really admire your lovely videos which are very inspirational. ❣
Hi Arum, thank you so much for your kind comment. Commuting for the past ten years is quite an accomplishment. I appreciate your watching my videos! You’re so far away from where I live but it shows that cycling brings the whole world together. Have a wonderful day, Steve
How many kilometers do you commute to work?
@@edilanc3911 48 km up & down.😍
@@arun.kahaduwaarachchi I'm 14 one way and 14km the other way. For work
@@edilanc3911 Wonderful 🙂keep it up👍
hello im 66 i did replace my car with a bike... i use it like car i do food shopping , go to mall .. go to coffee house an what ever i need. ... i rarely use a car ... mabe once a mouth
I’m SO EXCITED for this trip!! Beautiful bike!! Duzer will be SO PROUD!! Safe peddling, my friend…🚴🏻♀️
Hi Amy and thank you for the nice comment! The bike is great and so much fun. Thanks again Amy and all the best, Steve
The bike looks great Steve. Enjoy the 10 day trip! Great channel too with inspiring content!
Congratulations and enjoy your new bike. Have a wonderful and safe trip.
Hey Steve… As you know I have a Priority 600 - the 600X was not even an idea when I bought mine. As I ride asphalt and rail trails, it works very well. You captured the Pinion / Gates belt qualities very nicely. One recommendation is to get an extra belt and then practice putting it on. Tensioning also needs to be practiced by using an app developed by Gates. You then “strum” the belt and the sound is captured by your phone… there is a meter associated with the sound - if it sounds right then you are good. Only one negative that you should monitor - the kick stand on my 600 was cast metal and worked well when the bike was unloaded. Once I added all my panniers, the kickstand twisted on the single point attachment and eventually snapped. I now use the “Clickstand.” Have a great ride in New York!
Hi Dave, thanks for the comment. I see that the 600is a great bike also. I bought the 600X for a great deal from a guy that only rode it 10 miles before deciding he didn't care for it. I already downloaded the app for belt tightening. Sorry about the kickstand issue. On the 600X they upgraded the kickstand to have a more robust build and mounting. Thanks again and my Ride with GPS is SteveR. Steve
Glad you already know about Ryan....He's the best Ambassador for Priority that they could get!!! You got an Orange one just like Ryan has!
Hi Larry, Agreed, The Orange frame bag is the most visible and it looks good. Thanks for the comment. Take care, Steve
This is awesome! Great review on a nice bike.
I'm new to the channel and absolutely love it! At 50 years old I just started cycling again earlier this year and can't get enough of it. Your videos are inspirational. Have a Safe ride next week and keep us updated on your progress.
Hey Anthony, thanks for the nice comment and subscribing! Have a great day, Steve
Wow! The welds are executed absolutely perfect. The overall fit and finish is top shelf. Nice choice. Enjoy that beautiful piece of equipment. The use of an Apple Air Tag is also brilliant. Many happy miles of smiles.
Thanks for sharing your new bike day experience with us, Steve. That is the next bike I want to buy, but I need to sell a few others first to finance it. Have a great tour!
Hi David, thanks for the nice comment. I was fortunate to buy this bike used with less than 10 miles on it. Someone bought it for their wife and she wasn't a fan. So he sold it for a really good price. It was a lucky find. Thanks again and take care, Steve
Hey Steve. I'm Finn from Denmark and turned 70 this summer. Just found your channel. So inspiring. I have been biking (road and MTBs) all my life and am now planning a new career as bike-packer. So nice to see other young older guys with the same passion. Look forward to following your channel. Take care!
Hi Finn and thanks for watching and subscribing. I'm convinced that if we maintain our fitness, we can continue cycling well into our later years. Let's see how far we can take it! Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Steve, your positive energy is inspirationally infectious... Thanks, the world needs more o' that!
Hi Erik and thanks for watching and your nice comment! I appreciate it. Have a great day, Steve
I am an old (66) bike rider, and bike packer but I really love fenders to keep the dirt down. I had a belt drive Trek (soho). I went through deep water with it, and it got water in the shifter; one day later it froze up and was unusable. I hated the bike, the breaks were crap. I hope you don't have the issue with water in the shifter box that I had.
You keep going, you are paving the way for the rest of us old people 🙂
Hi Jim and thanks for the comment! Hopefully this Pinion box is waterproof. Time will tell. No fenders on this bike, however I installed a lexan plate on top of the luggage rack. As far as the front wheel, I may get a muddy shower. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
I just came across your channel. I’m 72 and I also have a Priority 600X. I really like the bike! I’ll have to check out some of your other videos.
Hi Chris and thanks for stopping by! Hope you're enjoying your 600X. Thanks again, Steve
I have umpty-ump years of experience and umpty-ump miles under my belt. And I’m 66, too. I think the Priority 600 is very attractive. Could be an excellent commuting bike and a super duper touring bike. ❤️
Hi John and thanks for the comment. It’s an excellent touring bike. Very comfortable and the pinion gearbox is trouble free. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
i think is all good that you are out enjoying life cycling , maybe you need to open your mind to the Ebike world - at 70 i ll definitely put you on an e-bike Gravel , so you can load it up with snacks and bottles and ride for hours with a smile on your face day after day without feeling the heaviness of that priority bike . A proper E-bike will roll back your clock 35 years !!! and extend your riding for another 15-20 depending on your balance or health . start reading and watching some reviews , you will be surprised what the world has to offer . Have a good one !!!
Hi there and thanks for your comment! Ebikes are great. I did a brief review of an Ebike in my latest video. First time on an Ebike. Check it out. Next month I will review a folding Ebike. A gravel Ebike would be awesome. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Third video tonight I've watched on the 600X. Pretty nice.
Hi there and thanks for watching. It is a great bike. Almost 2000 miles and it performs flawlessly. Thanks again, Steve
Hi Steve! We met in Kingston today on the Empire State Trail (Kingston Point Rail Trail). Your 600X is definitely a nice set up... I've toured on a 1983 Trek 850, Trek 520, and a Long Haul Trucker. The internal gear box and belt drive would have been nice on all of my tours over the past 37 years. This as sand, mud and general road/trail grim combined with lube makes for a messy and worn drive train by the end of a 2-3+ month bicycle tour. Not having to deal with that would have been a pleasure! I hope you found the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail segment of the Empire State Trail in good shape... I've got a vested interest in that trail as I've been removing fallen trees from that trail for years...
It was great to meet you and my wish for you is many more years of touring!
P.S. We are definitely younger than most of our old school mates. 😉
Hey John, thanks for riding with me. It was great talking with you. The Pinion Gearbox is certainly a game changer. All the trails you maintain were in great shape. I’m in Carmel Hamlet tonight. Great day of riding with super weather. Thanks again, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling I've got ties to Carmel too... my girlfriend lives there! 😀 It was a magnificent day weather wise. I wanted to ride but had things I HAD to do! Ugh!
Great set up and your an inspiration for 5his 68.5 yr old! A lightweight water filter ( Katadyn, Sawyer etc) instead of 2-3 bottles would save you a lb or 2. Have a safe and great trip!!!
Hi there and thanks for the nice comment. I always carry a Sawyer, however I also like to carry enough water on a 70 mile flat day to drink a bottle about every hour and not have to hunt for water. On days with a lot of climbing and near water sources three of the bottles are empty. Thank again and have a great day, Steve
I have done a lot of reading and seen a lot of videos by Ryan Van Duzer on the Priority Pinion gear bikes. You provided additional information on the 600X which was greatly appreciated. I am interested in the pinion system and Priority makes them much more affordable than Co-Motion or Carver. Thanks for the info ... safe travels.
Thank you for watching and your comment. The 600X is a great bike. Thanks again, Steve
Never seen an interesing seat like the Infinity. But, what a high price! Its a great video you made. Best wishes from germany
Fabulous bike setup steve, she’s a beauty. You are an inspiration, safe travels 👍🇮🇪
Hey John, great to hear from you. Love the bike. Thanks again and have a great weekend, Steve
Beautiful bike, may it give you years of riding pleasure.
Have a great time, I can't wait to get some time to ride. Van duzer is the man!
Hi. You're a great MAN!!!
Good luck and hello from Russia!!!
Steve Best of luck with your new bike Hope you enjoy many happy miles with it. While riding on your next trip think of a nice name for your bike. Enjoy
Steve: That is a nice set-up. I considered purchasing the Priority 600X but I ended up getting a Cutthroat instead. Have a great trip, I sounds exciting.
Hey Doug, hope your knee is healing well. Looking forward to my trip. Thanks for the comment, Steve
Am 58 - your an inspiration to keep going and enjoying the days out on the bike
Hi Gareth, thank you for commenting! To me, biking and exercise are as important as food. It’s necessarily to stave off all sorts of maladies as we age. I’m presently on a 9 day bikepacking adventure. Videos to follow. Thanks again, Steve
From Downunder … thank you. An excellent piece of informative video story telling. I’m looking for the next bike … already have the mountain bike, gravel bike and road bike … although I just love ‘‘em all for their individual features and character, there’s need for another. I use the Trek Checkpoint for gravel touring but of course there are limitations in the gearing, the chain drive and so on. Hence looking ….
While I’m 78 and intend to continue with ‘plastic camping’ - motels etc - your videos are inspiring me to look again at the joys of tents …
Hi Ian and thanks for watching and the nice comment. Sounds like you are enjoying your cycling life. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Wooohooo! That new bike feeling! Ah yeah. Wonderful stuff. Great setup. @adventuresofafatman and I use pinion too. At first, it felt super weird when changing gears on the up-hill. But, I like it. Glad you're happy. Lots of cool ideas in your video. Thanks for sharing. xox Penelope
Nice! I can see where the pinion gearbox would be nice to have. Of all the mechanical problems I've had while out riding most of them have been derailleur related. I'm always bending the mount so that it skips and drops gears.
Hi there, I've had the same problems in the past. Still like my old road and gravel bikes. But this may be a game changer. Thanks and have a great tomorrow, Steve
Great video and plan on looking into this one. Thanks!
Thanks for watching. It's a great bike! Take care, Steve
Nice setup! Duzer would be proud. Don't forget an extra belt for your trip
I don't carry an extra belt for my motorcycle. That bicycle belt might match a Gates part commonly available.
Hi Tabot, I've got an extra belt safely packed away in my frame bag. Thanks, Steve
Hi Steve, I bought an extra belt from Priority Bike, but you are right. There is a direct replacement from Gates. Thanks, Steve
Oh yeah. The adventure starts! Can't wait! I thought you were getting the Apollo but you splashed and got the 600x.
Side note, bear spray was the last thing on my mind as I planned my Lake Champlain trip. Thanks for the advice. Better safe than sorry.
Side, side note: Check your email
Hey Buck, I always carry bear spray in my area of Northwestern Connecticut. We have an over population of black bears. They avoid people mostly, unless you get between a mama and her cubs. So when I go on long distance rides I just automatically take the spray. I checked out my email and will take a closer look at the glasses when I get back from my trip. Thanks again and have a great weekend, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling I'm planning to cycle around Bish Bash, Mt Riga, Mt Wash & Sheffield, Mass, and go down into Salisbury and North Canaan, CT from Copake NY in a couple of months. I should get some bear spray from the sounds of it.
Thanks for the heads up (again!) Hopefully, I'll never use it or need it.
I am so looking forward to your trip. Be safe out there. -Kevin in South Dakota.
Thanks Kevin, I appreciate the comment!. Take care, Steve
Great video sir.
Thank you! Take care, Steve
Congratulations on the new bike. That looks awesome. I looked it up online and cannot believe how cheap it is. With a Pinion drivetrain, I was expecting at least twice the price. Loaded with your luggage it looks amazing.
Thanks Jay and good to hear from you. New, its a good price. I bought mine from a guy that bought it new, put 10 miles on it and decided it wasn’t for him. I paid exactly 50% of new cost. Best deal ever. Right now I’m 24 miles from NYC. Staying in a hotel and will finish my ride tomorrow. It’s been an awesome adventure. Thanks again and stay safe. Steve
Beautiful setup and well thought out. Enjoy your tour and be safe. Keep updating us with your progress! Hopefully it warms up for,you. It’s been very cold up here in New England this spring!
Hi Mark, thanks for the comment. Still cold here in Connecticut. Should warm up soon. Thanks again, Steve
What a nice bike! I totally agree with enjoying the ride along the way and not focusing on the destination because the destination means the journey has come to an end.
Looking forward to your next adventure Steve! Just make sure to put the Clif bars as far away from your camping spot so you don't inadvertently feed the bears! 😃
You take care of yourself and be careful out there my friend!
Hi again, thanks for the nice comment. I will make sure the Cliff Bars, tooth paste and other food are in odor proof containers hanging in a tree away from my tent. Thanks again and have a great weekend, Steve
Good luck on your trip Steve. I love your new bike, its so sweet. I also watch John and Mira’s channel and John uses soap to keep the carbon belt from squeaking. Just a thought if it starts chirping at you when you are at one of your hotels grab the soap 😊😊
Hi again, I also saw John's tip for belt squeak. Sounds like a good idea. I'm sure Mira approves too. Thanks again and have a great day tomorrow, Steve
Excellent video sir!
Thanks for your comment! It's an excellent bike. I'm posting a 2000 mile follow up review later this week. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Have a fantastic tour!
Steve, well done!! Doing the same, taking some time off from Gravel racing in Colorado and converting my Specialized Diverge into a bike packing machine! Bike frame bags are Revelate, and they fit perfectly. Old Man Mountain rear rack, Ortlieb Panniers, SRAM Eagle 10-52 (electronic). First trip next month; Fort Collins, via Salida to Santa Fe! Why Santa Fe? My wife loves Santa Fe so hopefully she will drive south and give me ride home!! Cycling strong at 68!! Well done; ride hard-live long!! LH
Hi there LJ and thanks for sharing. Sounds like you have a sweet ride! Good luck on your adventures. Love to hear about them! Thanks again, Steve
I watch many of your videos as we prepared for our Key West to Portland Maine which we completed at the end of May on our 20+ Trek 520s and first looked at replacing them with a Specialized Diverge that you used but just started looking at the Priority bikes and now I see this video so perfect timing. Thanks for all the effort creating these very helpful videos! We also have old Trek 5200s and hard tail mt bikes for the fast flat road rides and single tracks. Debating if we can find a bike to do it all and since we like the tour party pace and not worried about the weight the Priority 600x may be the one especially when I want it nice and quiet and maintenance free.
Hi there, thanks for watching and the comment. The Trek 520 is a great bike. However you would really enjoy the quiet ride and belt drive of the 600X. Its my new favorite bike. Definitely a "Party Pace" ride. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Greetings Steve from another 70 year old cyclist in Ireland. Loved the video about your bike, looks great and that pinion gear and belt drive are new to me. Hope they perform great on your upcoming bike packing trip. Safe travels my friend.
Hi Michael and thanks for your comment. Day one of my tour. So far so good. Thanks again, Steve
Great looking bike, I like the IG shifting, the gates belt and the kickstand. You are all set.
Hey Jack, thanks for the comment. I’m on a long distance bike ride and the two things I appreciate the most are the Pinion Drive train and the kickstand. Haven’t had a kickstand since I was a kid and don’t know how I lived without it. Thanks again, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling I know what you mean about the kickstand. I didn't have one for like 20 years, I missed it!
Outstanding. Just got a e bike . Too easy gave it to grandson. At 74 I still crave the physical part of cycling. Did 33 on gravel today on my Spec.Diverge. any ride is a good ride! Ride on Sir!
"Too easy gave it to grandson" Double thumbs up !!
What a great bike and setup. Should bring you years of enjoyment. Good luck on your ride. Take care, Al
Hi Al, I hope you are doing well. Warmer weather is almost here!. Thanks again and have a great day tomorrow, Steve
This was awesome and you are awesome. A real inspiration.
Thanks Josh
Congratulations on the new bike.
Look forward to seeing your trips this yr
Hi there and thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! Take care, Steve
Nice bike. I've been tempted to try one since they came out.
Steve, you are an inspiration. Hope to be as fit and passionate at your age. Can you tell me about your saddle. What is it and how do you like it? Looks radical.
Hi there and thanks for watching and the comment. The seat is made in California by Infinity. The most comfortable seat ever! The seat is VERY overpriced, however it is the best for long distance riding. I own three and would never go back to a traditional design seat. www.infinitybikeseat.com Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
That's a really nice bike and setup Steve. After you get a little riding time in let us know how you like the shifting.
Good luck with your tour ✌
Hey Tony, thanks and I will let you know how the shifting goes. Looking forward to your next video on the Trace. I hope illness didn't end it too soon. Take care my friend, Steve
thanks, Steve nice bike so Spence
Nice! FYI I saw on another channel that those belts are hard to come by. It’s a good idea to get a spare when you can. Have a great tour!
Thanks I carry one in my framebag. Thanks again, Steve
I should’ve known! LOL
Do you have any advice on selecting one of those fancy saddles? They’re pricey, but I’m intrigued
outstanding video thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching Vicki, Steve
I'm tempted to buy that bike. Then add fenders and a Redshift suspension seat post
Hi Dennis and thank you for your comment! It's a great bike, especially for touring. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Hi Steve, great set up-I am planning on purchasing the 600x and was wondering what panniers you have on the back rack?
Hi Mike and thanks for the question. The panniers are Ortlieb Gravel Pack panniers. They are the smallest panniers sold by Ortlieb and after 4 years of touring, there are no water leaks. Worth the extra money to buy Ortlieb. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
Hi Steve … from Oz … my 600X arrived just before December 25 so following the festivities, now is the time for equipment. I’ve looked at your video again and everything is clear except for the mounts you have used on the front forks. Please let me know. Regards from down here …
Hi Ian and congrats on your 600X. The front bottle cages are mounted on cheap strap-on mounts that you can get on Amazon. They're called "Topeak Versa Bike Mount (2 Piece per Set), Black, 20-60mm". They sell for about $12 USD. I was concerned whether they would be strong enough to hold bottle cages and withstand vibration. However, they work just fine. Thanks, Steve
Nice bike. Needs fenders. Is that possible?
The 600 has fenders and a dymo front hub. No suspension fork. I put some Jones H Bars on my 600.
I haven’t looked into it yet. But I will after this tour is over
Excellent video Steve. Looks a cracking bike and setup. Just a thought, have you considered taking a water filter with you so that you can reduce the number of bottles (and hence the extra weight)? Have a great trip to New York and stay safe.
Hi again and great to hear from you. Hope all is well with you. I do carry a Sawyer filter with me and all 5 water bottles are usually not full unless I know I’ll have a long day with little climbing. Thanks for the suggestion. Take care and stay safe. Steve
Always wanted a belt drive, seems like it would cut down on maintenance. Before I discovered dry lube, my bike was a mess. But it sure would be nice to not have to deal with a chain.😀
You are so right. The belt drive is so clean and simple. Thanks and have a great day, Steve
Hi Steve;
I am starting to outfit my 600x for touring - How did you attach your water bottle cages to the front forks?
I like your setup👍
Hi Mike, I found mounts on Amazon, Topeak Versa Bike Mount (2 Piece per Set). They are plastic but very stable. I've used them for about 800 miles with no problem. And they only cost $12. Thanks for asking and have a good day, Steve
Congratulations on the new bike- I really like your setup. I can’t wait to see it in action on your NY trip!
Hi Elizabeth, good to hear from you. I leave for my NY trip early Monday morning. Can't wait to be out on another cycling adventure. I hope you have a great weekend, stay safe my friend, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling You will have a beautiful week through next Sunday. Enjoy and be safe!
Awsome video.
Thanks John!
I agree with that Infinity seat. Best seat I have ever had on a (road) bike. Just a bit pricey.
Hi William and thanks for watching! Yes, the seat is pricey indeed. But the best I've ever used too. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Steve, I just started watching your channel. I'm retiring at the end of this month and moving to SW FL. I liked your video of your tour from Key West heading north. Watching this video, I notice the clear plexiglass plate on the top of the rear rack. Was that your idea? Does it work well instead of a using mud guards? Thanks!
Hi Craig. No easy way to mount fenders on the bike. Hasn’t rained so don’t know how it will work. Thanks, Steve
Super nice... Weights & mt bikin is the best...
Thanks Mark!
I guess the Rohloff is an alternative , I hope you can remember where you put everything. Have a good trip.
Hi Norman, remembering where I put everything was a problem in the past. Now I have a written list of whats in each bag. Thanks for commenting and all the best, Steve
I’m curious to see how this holds up on a tour. I have a Fuji Touring Disc and a Peugeot P8 that I normally use for a tour but this looks quite comfortable and I love the idea of a belt drive. I bet it’s much more reliable than a chain drive.
Hi there and thanks for the comment. The bike performed flawlessly. The drivetrain is very quiet and I’m still getting used to the concept of no grease on my calf from a chain. The upright position is also very comfortable. The bike handles a heavy load nicely. The robust kickstand is also a welcome addition to the bike. Love the bike! Thanks again, Steve
What are the add-on verticals grips called?
Hi Rob, they are called Fifty-Fifty Bar End Grips. Bought them on Amazon for $27 including tax. Have a great day tomorrow, Steve
Have a great trip, and enjoy your new bike. Remember, "Keep moving or they'll start shoveling dirt in your face". 🙂
Thanks Mike, I'll reference the comment in my next video. Take care, Steve
I see you put bar extenders on your handlebars to get more hand positions. How hard was it to take off front brake lever and grip to slide on the bar extenders and to put the grip back on again?
Hey Loren, it was easy on this bike because the grips are held on with screws. They easily slide off. Other bikes I've owned weren't so easy. Had to cut them off with a box cutter and buy new grips. The brake levers came off easily by loosening the small bolts. Went back together with no problem. Thanks Loren and have a great day, Steve
Great video. Is the pinion noisier in the taller gears compared to the lower ones? I notice when I get up into 15-18 gear, my pinion is noticeably louder.
Hi Willie and thanks for your comment. It's a little noisier but not much noise at all. I love the Pinion gearbox and Gates carbon belt. Thanks again, Steve
Hi Steve, great videos..many wonderful experiences for you, without question. I do have one question though..your seat..can you share the brand name..? I would really appreciate it! Thanks
Hi Mark, and thanks for watching and the comment. The seat is made by the Infinity Bike Seat company www.infinitybikeseat.com the most comfortable for long distance, however wayyy overpriced. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Hi, thanks for the vid. Can you put fenders on this bike?
Hi David and thanks for watching! I haven't found a really great fender solution other than the flimsy plastic fenders that I could put on with plastic zip ties. I did mount a clear piece of lexan plastic on top of my rear rack to act as a fender. Works "ok". On a tour I use a seat pack the shields my backside from water. Not really much of a problem. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Hey Steve, great review of your bike. I am interested in the extra grips you added. Can you send me a link to the ones you bought on Amazon?
Hey Mark, they’re on Amazon and called Fifty Fifty Bike Bar Ends. Very happy with them on the long tour I’m on now. Thanks, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling Thanks Steve
I highly recommend a suspension seatpost. I have a U.S.E. It's the best. Get one with some damping, you don't want to boing, boing. Highly, highly recommend a suspension post.
Hi Brian, I will take your advice on the seatpost. I will look up U.S.E. Thanks again, Steve
Hi! Steve. What's the all up weight?
Hi Vince, the fully loaded touring setup including bike is about 60 lbs. Add four filled water bottles at 1.5 lbs each. The bike is equipped with very low gearing that makes it manageable up most hills. It is much more efficient than a traditional touring bicycle. Most tours I leave all the cooking equipment home. I also use ultralight tent and sleeping system. Otherwise the setup would be close to 90 lbs. Thank for asking, Steve
Does anyone have problems servicing your bike? I purchased an e-bike online several months ago, and the light and horn never worked. I called five bike stores and two motorcycle shops, and no one wanted to work on the problem! They sent a new horn and switch, but that didn't solve the problem. At 79, I am riding a 20-inch step-thru bike. I want the same size with a belt bike and mid-motor as you have here.
Hi George and thank you for the comment. Since my bike is new, I haven't had anyone work on it. In the past I've always worked on my own bikes. The belt drive is connected to a 12 speed "transmission" that looks like a motor, however it doesn't have a motor. Bike shops can be reluctant to work on bikes their not familiar with. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
I have the 600. It is extremely difficult to fix a flat on it because the wtb tires are crazy hard to break the bead on and to lift off of the rim. On your bike tour how did you fix flat tires. If you did not have a flat were you aware of how hard it is to take the tire off the rim and then put back on? I would not be able to change this tire road side. It took me hours and a broken tire iron to do it in my dining room.
Hi there and thanks for sharing your experience with the tire problem. I have not had a flat on my 600X yet. I did change my tires to Goodyear Peak 2.25" tubeless tires. I did not have your unfortunate experience of difficult tire removal. However, I've experienced the problem on my Jamis Gravel bike with WTB tires. It seems that some tires are more difficult than others depending on the style and manufacturer. I've found the Goodyear tubeless to be easier to install. I haven't tried to remove the tires yet since I still have about a years worth of tread before needing replacement. I've also found tubeless tires to be easier to remove since there's no tube to deal with. With over 10,000 miles of experience with tubeless tires, I've never had a flat while cycling that couldn't be fixed by plugging the hole with a "bacon strip", adding fluid and air. Tubeless tires eliminate so many potential problems. Thanks and have a great day, Steve
The 600's tires and rims are meant to be tubeless and I'm sure that is the reason they are so bloody hard to remove and put back on. I wonder why Priority decided to ship out the 600 with tubes in them? I mean they are all the way there so why the tubes? (well maybe the wheels need tubeless rim tape before making the swap).
I like the idea of using the orange tire goop and using the plugs, next time I think I'll give it a go. Thanks.
ps Just bought the Priority Belt Drive 7 speed internal hub Folder and its mighty fine. and a bargain to boot. It comes with fenders and a rear rack already installed. Also have the Priority Turi townie bike and the Apollo 11 gravel bike which is fabulous. All belt drive with internal transmissions, no chain maintenance and filth and no derailleur to catch dirt and have to clean. A dream come true for me. Priority has young and innovative product designers and helpful customer service. I asked to buy stock in their company 3 years ago but they are not taking on investors. They are really going places.
what is the website and/or the name of your bicycle seat, it looks very comfortable and l want to check it out.Jim
I see you found the website. It really is the most comfortable seat, however very overpriced. Thanks for watching Jim. Have a great day, Steve
On your trips that you have done do you always use ride with gps an your review of it for long distance travel
Hi Rodney, yes I always use Ride with gps. I map out the routes on the app and download the map to my iPhone for offline use. Works well for me.
@@steveretiredandcycling thanks for your help
Hi ! I just purchased this bike yesterday. I didn’t see the custom frame bag on their website. Did you purchase it directly from the manufacturer? I’m 65 and planning to ride the GDMBR next summer. Intersted in joining me let me know -)
Hi there and glad to hear you purchased a 600X. The frame bag is manufactured by www.greengurugear.com Great bag! I believe it will be a great bike for the GDMBR. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling thanks!!
@@steveretiredandcycling thanks again, just ordered it, they are having a 30% off sale
great video, I was wondering what size 600x do you have, small, medium, or large and how tall you are? I am trying to decide what size to get, I’m 5’9” with 31” inseam so I’m thinking the small size?
Hi Michael and thanks for the question. I'm 5' 8" with a 30" inseam. I ride a small 600X. The 600X sizes all run large. If the small size was any larger it wouldn't fit me. I believe the small would work well for you. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling thanks so much for the reply, so good to get sizing info from an actual owner and give me more confidence that the small is right for me. I'm visiting nyc in july and hope to pick it up assembled from priority shop on hudson st. My first ride hopefully will be on streets of nyc and hudson river greenway.
Great bike. Pity it isn't available to us in Europe.
How is this bike on the road?
It's very smooth, however with 2.25" tires that take 45 psi max it's not a bike I would want to ride with friends on road bikes. You could run skinnier tires with higher air pressure but that's not what the bike is intended for. For extended road conditions I use my gravel bike with 40mm tires inflated to 65psi. Still love the bike for bike packing and off road.
I want one.
It's a great bike!
Hey Steve, thank you for this nice video. I'm about to buy the same bike and am wondering about the weight limit, when it's packed. How many pound of loads do you carry? And have you observed any whobleness as it might not be as stiff as a Touring bike?
Thanks so much
Hi Nils, I’m not aware of any weight limit. The bike weight is about 34 lbs. I just completed a 405 mile tour with 35 additional pounds of stuff. No wobble at all. The extra low gears help although I still found myself walking up a few quarter mile long 12% grade hills. Thanks, Steve
That sounds reassuring 😊
How do you have mounted the water bottles on the front fork? I thought the suspension fork has no mounting options? Because of that I'm even reckoning of changing the fork in order to be able to mount front panniers.
@@Anjenito Hi there, just saw your comment. I bought cheap universal bottle mounts on Amazon. They are plastic with hose clamp style fitting to mount on the fork. Not very durable but didn't fall apart on my 400 mile trip. Thanks again, Steve
infinity bicycle seats, found it
Why was my comment and your replies about gear ratios deleted?
Hi Matt, I have no idea how TH-cam deleted your comment and my replies. I didn't delete them and it's not the first time it's happened. I was under the impression that TH-cam only deletes comments that they consider offensive. My apologies Matt.
In fact sometimes when I reply to a comment it doesn't even appear that I replied. This platform has occasional glitches
@@steveretiredandcycling Ok, thanks.
If you're really bored maybe you can calculate the gear ratios for us, i.e., pedal revolutions vs. wheel revolutions.
To those who have feet/sole sensitivity: Lanolin on the foot is a superb mitigation to pain.
Wren forks amazing
No derailleur and no chain. Frame of durable steel. Look like practical bikes.
Very practical Daniel. Thanks and have a great day. Steve
Been riding bikes for 56 years amount of chains snapped 0 had Gates belt driven bike for 5 years amount of belts snapped 2
Hi there and thanks for the comment. I’ve never snapped a chain in over 60 years of riding either. So far with only 2000 miles on the gates belt I haven’t had any problems (yet). Thanks for sharing your experience. Take care, Steve
お元気そうで，いつまでもお互いにサイクリングを楽しもう👩🦲
Thank you for the nice comment. I hope you enjoy cycling and stay healthy also. Thanks again and have a nice day, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling さんありがとう😊