CYCLING AT 70 - Priority 600X Adventure Bike - Bikepacking Setup Review

outstanding video thank you for sharing

Beautiful bike, may it give you years of riding pleasure.

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

Super nice... Weights & mt bikin is the best...

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?

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

Fabulous bike setup steve, she’s a beauty. You are an inspiration, safe travels 👍🇮🇪

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.

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.

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?

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Why was my comment and your replies about gear ratios deleted?

How is this bike on the road?

Awsome video.

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.😀

On your trips that you have done do you always use ride with gps an your review of it for long distance travel

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 ! 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 -)

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.

I want one.

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

Been riding bikes for 56 years amount of chains snapped 0 had Gates belt driven bike for 5 years amount of belts snapped 2

Third video tonight I've watched on the 600X. Pretty nice.

nice bike, probably worth a used car or two. i hope they start mass produce that seat some day. so the price goes down.

Hi, thanks for the vid. Can you put fenders on this bike?

I''m 36 years old and i work at a hospital and this guy is living his best damn life!

Hi! Steve. What's the all up weight?

Great video and plan on looking into this one. Thanks!

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.

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 …

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.

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!

what is the website and/or the name of your bicycle seat, it looks very comfortable and l want to check it out.Jim

infinity bicycle seats, found it

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. ❤️

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!

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 !!!

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 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 …

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.

Excellent video sir!

I agree with that Infinity seat. Best seat I have ever had on a (road) bike. Just a bit pricey.

Hi Steve, great set up-I am planning on purchasing the 600x and was wondering what panniers you have on the back rack?

Telling where the tag , no good😢

I'm tempted to buy that bike. Then add fenders and a Redshift suspension seat post

Great video sir.

Cool bike,if you have 3500$ to throw on a bicycle 😅
I don't 😌
Greetings from Croatia and safe travels 😎

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👍

Steve, your positive energy is inspirationally infectious... Thanks, the world needs more o' that!