The Priority 600 Doesn’t Work For Bike Touring? Says Who?

Let’s Chat About My Priority Bike! Keeping this simple… I needed a cost effective touring bike and I was convinced that a Pinion Gearing configuration was my key requirement. The Priority 600 meets all of my touring needs and it is proving to be my go-to bike for daily rides. I have developed three ride configurations: Basic Everyday Riding Ortlieb Handlebar Bag Ortlieb Frame Bag (Tools & Spares) Topeak Rear Rack Bag (Required Only If Videoing or Shopping) Light “Credit Card” Touring - Commercial Lodging Ortlieb Handlebar Bag Snack Bags x 2 Ortlieb Frame Bag (Tools & Spares) Topeak Rear Rack Bag with Panniers Used Ortlieb Frame Bags Full-up Touring - Camping & Cooking Ortlieb Handlebar Bag Snack Bags x 2 Ortlieb Frame Bag (Tools & Spares) Ortlieb Rear Rack Panniers (40 Liters - Pair) Ortlieb Fork Bags (11 Liters - Pair) Ortlieb Seat Pack (16 Liters) This is not a formal review video. Instead, I simply informally ride along and chat about the bike as I ride it to and from the beautiful Cockaponset State Forest in Connecticut. This bike was developed and marketed as a commuting bike… I take it out into the fire roads in the State Forest. I then stop by a lake and do a closeup review of the configuration that I have moved to. Bottom line recommendation: If you do bike touring primarily on roads and rail trails, the Priority 600 works very well if a Pinion Drive is your desire. If you ride single track and chunky trails, you may want to explore the Priority 600X as an option with a Pinion Drive. Audio Attribution: Chicago Blues - Jason Donnelly License - Storyblocks LumaFusion