My Priority 600

This isn't the bike I put the most miles on, but it's definitely the one I use the most. Since I purchased it in early 2022, it's been my trusty commuter bike. It's also been ideal for overnight trips. My 600 has cheerfully splashed through heavy rain, glissaded through spring slush, and carried me safely on winding bike paths and pothole-riddled roads these last few years.

I've always enjoyed tinkering with my bikes and tweaking the small details. Just for fun, I thought I'd break down some of the things I've changed and the original features I love.

1. Metal splashguard

This cheap, short fender from Wald is less fussy than the one that came with the bike (it always seemed to be rattling or rubbing something) and it works almost as well as a full fender.

2. Top cap Garmin mount

3. Wolf Tooth seat post clamp

4. WTB Volt saddle

5. Varia radar mount

6. Ortlieb pannier

7. Kickstand

8. Pinion gearbox and belt drive

9. Carbon seat post

This is the original seat post. Brand-less and logo-less but seems to work fine.

10. Frame bag

11. Redshift pedals

12. Rear fender with integrated hub-powered taillight

13. Rear rack

14. USB-powered rear light

15. Bell

This simple, cheap bell is a cheerful way to try to get people to move out of my way on bike paths (although they usually can't hear me due to headphones). It's also a friendly way to get people's attention or say hello.

16. Moloko handlebars

17. Horn

18. Panaracer GravelKing slick 38mm tires

19. Hub-powered headlight