A First Look at The Priority HXT with Pinion Electric Shifting

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Комментарии • 285

  • @duzer
    @duzer  Год назад +16

    My New Year’s resolution is to learn to wheelie this bike!

    • @OldManCassius
      @OldManCassius 6 месяцев назад

      How's this new year's resolution coming along?

  • @franborrero
    @franborrero Год назад +12

    First thought was, 'Oh man, but for bikepacking, charging the gear box is going to be tricky.' Then you said around 6 months of battery charge nice!!! beatiful bike!

  • @BlueFlyer83
    @BlueFlyer83 Год назад +16

    Around November this year, my wife and I were wanting another bike and we almost went with the HXT. We decided against it for a few reasons:
    1. The smart shift was too new.
    2. We already have Enduro bikes.
    3. We were looking to do more urban riding ,possibly bike packing/touring.
    So, we sided with the Priority 600 and we love it! Ryan, YOU sold us on the Pinion and Gates drive train! We love our 600's and can't wait to see more people adopt this drive train!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +6

      Right on!! The 600 is an awesome bike, I ride mine everyday

    • @BlueFlyer83
      @BlueFlyer83 Год назад +1

      @@duzer shout out from Arvada, CO!

    • @danielburt9389
      @danielburt9389 11 месяцев назад +1

      I went with the 600 as well, and I love it! Ryan was a big help with that decision for me,, too :)

  • @lavapix
    @lavapix Год назад +2

    Started mountain biking in 1990 and still haven't owned or ridden a full-suspension bike. Hardtails are fun. I'm a climber and not a big downhill rider.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      I hear you! They’re way fun

  • @CavalrySecurity
    @CavalrySecurity 11 месяцев назад +5

    Glad to see Priority continuing to stay on top of new tech. I'm happy with the Priority 600 I have, but I'd love to have the new under load shifting, gearbox and smart shift. I don't need the suspension forks and I hate HATE tubeless. I recommend Schwalbe Marathon Plus for pavement riding. Literally never had a flat on the 3 sets I have owned. Contrast that with 3 flats in the first few hundred miles on the WTB tubeless.

    • @ucanskixc568
      @ucanskixc568 10 месяцев назад +1

      Tubeless gets expensive and it you do not break and reseal the tire once a year by the time the second year is past you may have a very hard time repairing a flat. I ride a 4.8 fatbike tire. I know many people who switched from tubeless back to tubes. The tubeless glue can get heavy, heaver than a good light tube. Many rim tire combos do not go well together and that costs more money to get a combo that works.

  • @neilclaypoole7529
    @neilclaypoole7529 Год назад +3

    I have a 600 for two years now and it is my favorite bike . Love the belt drive and piñon gear box . Thank you Ryan .

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Nice! I love mine too

  • @artistnameseven
    @artistnameseven Год назад +7

    I'm glad you're promoting this bike, it's a beast and if I wanted anyone to do an independent review it would be you my guy! That bike is a beast and hopefully I can buy it sometime soon :]

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      I’ve been having a ton of fun on this bike!

  • @pedrofernandez8729
    @pedrofernandez8729 Год назад +16

    With the experience you've had with these incredible machines , I cannot think of anyone better qualified or suited to promote this bike.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Thanks, my friend

  • @adrianzaharia8885
    @adrianzaharia8885 5 месяцев назад +1

    Man! That gearbox is a total game changer. Expensive but I want one!!!!!

  • @holaadventures
    @holaadventures Год назад +3

    Hardtails are awesome. Gotta love that connection with the earth. Props to Priority for working around suspension and still including thoughtful technology! Feels like that would be a great bike for some of the trails and exploring here in the Yucatan.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Couldn't agree more!

  • @stephenmarotti5309
    @stephenmarotti5309 Год назад +4

    When I first rode my 600x I didn’t realize you had to let up on the pedaling for a split second to shift. Now I’m used to it of course, but e-shifting seems like a cool solution on this one.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Yeah, it’s quick to adapt to, I don’t even think about it anymore

  • @misfitsng
    @misfitsng Год назад +2

    Thank you Ryan, nice ride there!!! Love Priority!

  • @oliverallen5324
    @oliverallen5324 9 месяцев назад +1

    Been following for years. You’re THE biking authority as far as I’m concerned. Indomitable Spirit. Oh-Lay into the future!

  • @sagehiker
    @sagehiker Год назад +1

    Fun to see you in YOUR garage as a back drop. Interesting new Pinion and Priority development.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      I love my new garage!

  • @HeadPack
    @HeadPack Год назад +2

    Good to see this. From what I read, it looks like it will make drop bar conversions easier. Hope Priority also brings a gravel bike with that gearbox.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +3

      Me too!

  • @cyberbri6899
    @cyberbri6899 Год назад +3

    This bike is awesome!!! I would have benefitted from the pinion shifting today! I was on a trail ride on my Trek 1120 then all of a sudden around a blind turn there was very creasy mud and all kinds of stuff got thrown up in my rear derailleur for a while it was all seized up. I couldn't pedal forward or backward and could not shift at all. I had to get my tire lever out to dig in the derailleur then finally after 10 minutes I was able to get going but junk is still stuck I could barely use gears 1, 2 and 3. Hoping in the morning I can get it back to shifting nice and smooth and now there's snow falling, that will be a fun ride!! But anyway! thanks for a preview of this bike! Maybe someday I can get one!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Oh man! I’ve had that happen before, always a bummer. Happy trails!

  • @DavidJones-eq4ue
    @DavidJones-eq4ue Год назад +1

    Ordered mine - looking forward to riding the trails on it, my current mtn bike is 21 years old. Thanks Ryan, really liked your Sweden trip!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Right on!! You’re gonna love it

  • @StarEssences
    @StarEssences Год назад +4

    The industry also has a pinion gear box combined with an e-motor! I wish someone would develop a more affordable (< $2500)e-touring bicycle that also can carry up to 400+lbs and is dual battery capable as for the larger sized rims rather than the 20" rims. I am seeking something that will deal with 400+lbs, used for travel on various terrain (flat pavement, asphalt, too hard packed dirt trails- fire roads) which can also be used for recreational fitness/exercise when not long distance touring and it will have a longer lengthed cargo rack at rear of bicycle.

    • @JMar4K
      @JMar4K Год назад +1

      I think you might be looking for a fat bike. Fat bikes like mine can carry 400 pounds. It has a rack but no a long cargo style rack. But the pinion gear box by itself is like $2000 so you won’t find anything with a pinion gear box and a e-bike battery / motor for less than $4k.

  • @asbjrnkristiansen429
    @asbjrnkristiansen429 Год назад +1

    Great review, Ryan, fun to see you ride something itty bitty more technical than we're used to seeing you doing in your videos 🙂 Man, I'd love me one of those gear boxes!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +4

      My roots are in mountain biking, I love it…but I don’t often film my mtb rides

  • @peglor
    @peglor Год назад +4

    Looks like a great bike. I am curious how it manages to be so heavy though 34 lbs for the medium is 15.5 kg. There are plenty of Al hardtails with derailleurs coming in 4-5 kg lighter (So 1/4 to 1/3 of the entire weight of the Priority bike lighter) at half the price. Is the weight penalty to going with a Pinion with an added battery that outrageously high or has this frame been built to be ridden very hard while overloaded without any threat of failing?
    Apart from the weight, this bike without electrical shifting would be very interesting to me. I have no interest in adding anything that relies on a battery to my drivetrain, though from what I hear the manual Pinion shifting force is very high compared to derailleur drivetrains, and I personally much prefer lever based shifting to grip shift, so the electronic setup is at least solving those problems, but only by adding an obsolescence time bomb in the form of electronics and a temperature sensitive, degrading battery to the system.
    The very high backlash in the gearbox is the other thing that could be a complete deal breaker for Pinion drivetrains. I don't know whether it would be an issue for me because I've never got to ride one 😞.

  • @chuckfessler2652
    @chuckfessler2652 Год назад +1

    I’m stoked! January can’t get here fast enough!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      You’re in for a treat!!

    • @chuckfessler2652
      @chuckfessler2652 Год назад

      @@duzer i'm planning on doing the durango-moab hut trip in a few years and I think this rig will be awesome for it

  • @SolarizeYourLife
    @SolarizeYourLife Год назад +1

    When is priority going to get the MGU??? And i wish they gave 30 mm id rims option...

  • @frankducett9
    @frankducett9 11 месяцев назад

    I wish your channel good fortune. Your videos are unique, entertaining and get us out there. Please keep on getting out there.
    No wheelies, that could bring things to a sudden end.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  11 месяцев назад +1

      That’s cool! Thanks for your support

  • @stephenkohler3472
    @stephenkohler3472 Год назад +1

    That's a great addition to their menu of bikes

  • @RadionA-d1j
    @RadionA-d1j Год назад +1

    Ryan I am in Baja thanks to you! Thanks for the inspiration. Think a priority bike will be my next

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Right on!! Hope you’re loving it down there

  • @sapinva
    @sapinva Год назад +2

    Amazing that this is your first video (that I know of) riding a mountain bike on mountain bike trails. Hopefully not the last. That's a really smart move by Priority. The grip shift is a deal killer for any kind of technical riding. Will be a cold day in hell before I'll ever ride a aluminium hard tail frame, but maybe there is a titanium or steel version in the future.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      There’s some other mountain bike vids out there, but not many ;)

    • @drvoxmentat
      @drvoxmentat Год назад +2

      Ryan is being modest. A lot of his bikepacking videos include technical single track. He took the 600x on the CT and finished the very technical trail in extremely respectable time.

  • @COYSMike
    @COYSMike Год назад +4

    I can't remember seeing a video of you with a full suspension bike. I've always known you as a hardtail rider.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +4

      My full suspension is my daily mountain bike ripper, I don’t tend to film those adventures

  • @hbjtf
    @hbjtf Год назад +3

    Love it…and Pinion has a new e-bike option. Without giving away secrets, how soon before you test ride one of those Priority bad boys? I’m so looking forward to a great ebike with a belt drive. I’m riding a Specialized Levo SL and I enjoy it, but belt drive is the way to go when a good one is available.

    • @babybirdhome
      @babybirdhome Год назад

      I bought a Trek Rail 7 a couple years ago and have been planning to switch that one to a Rohloff E12 with a gates carbon drive sometime in the first half of next year if all goes to plan. My local bike shop owner is excited to work with me on getting that conversion done on it, although it looks like I’ll probably have the only one in the world at this point.
      When I saw the new Pinion offering recently with basically a similar e-bike motor built into the 12 speed drive train, man… that got me pretty excited for the future! I’d almost rather have that than have to do the conversion on my Trek, but I have what I have so I’ll have to do this instead for now. Still, I’ll be jealous of anyone who gets to start out with the new Pinion system! That thing looks like it’s going to be amazing!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      I’m not sure when priority will use Pinion for an e-bike…but you’ll be the first to know ;)

    • @movieman25155
      @movieman25155 Год назад

      Good Luck with your build! @@babybirdhome

  • @amitkumar-wj8gn
    @amitkumar-wj8gn Год назад +3

    Ryan, Alee from Cycling About and Nomad Trails (sorry, do not know his name) are the three channels which, if they recommend something, I have absolutely no doubt in taking their word because unlike cheapo influencers who read out of a spec sheet and drop marketing terms like a west coast rapper, these guys actually test their components to the limit.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Haha, thanks! I have no idea what a west coast rapper is 😂😂

  • @sethposey4640
    @sethposey4640 Год назад +1

    hello I'm in the early stages of planning a coast to coast trip been watching your videos. What time of year to do recommend leaving Pennsylvania and heading west?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      I’d wait until it’s nice and warm, I’m not a fan of riding in the cold. Have fun!!

  • @cypvh74
    @cypvh74 8 месяцев назад

    Wish there were more frameset options for the pinion gearboxes.

  • @smithtimothy93
    @smithtimothy93 5 месяцев назад

    Are there any plans to make a full suspension? I didn't see anything on the website.

  • @miniguy1267
    @miniguy1267 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video. I have been waiting to decide if I go 600X or 600HXT. U just confirmed that the HXT is the bikepacking bike for me. I rode an R&M with electric shifting Rohloff and manual shifting post that feels redonculous.

  • @samo8204
    @samo8204 10 месяцев назад +1

    18:50 Ryan, have you done a "Side by side" comparison of the HXT Vs the 600X? Nevermind. I need to learn patience.

  • @fingerpicker2
    @fingerpicker2 8 месяцев назад

    3 decades in the MTB saddle plus tyres have nailed it for me hardtail forever. Shame priority aren't available in the UK the look awesome

  • @ericsimpson84
    @ericsimpson84 Год назад

    Excited to see one in action. Can’t wait for mine to show up.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      You’re gonna love it

  • @wspmjw
    @wspmjw Год назад +1

    What's your opinion on converting the flat bars on this bike to drop bars for use as a gravel bike? I live in FL and the trails are not as technical as Heil Ranch (Near Boulder) for example. Thanks for you educated opinion.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      I personally like flat bars, they’re more comfortable for me on technical trails…but I imagine that drops would work on this rig. Write to Priority and see what they think.

  • @mildthing
    @mildthing Год назад +1

    Under load was what I was waiting for. Your other bikes I would remember youd mention you had to stop pedaling when shifting. Does that work? Yes. Is it hard to get used to? No. But it is unusual, and I always wondered if theyd be working on this new design. Why not? Its the next logical step. So this sounds great and thanks for the video. I hope to add one of these someday

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      It’s pretty awesome!

  • @dustdevilz4771
    @dustdevilz4771 Год назад +1

    I want to hate it but I think I’d probably like it. I do see the advantage of the belt and gear box, if it’s not to heavy. Having to stop pedaling to shift was a deal breaker for me so being able to shift on the fly is of course the change this bike needed. I’ll be watching to see where you take it for it’s cross country test.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      The shifting is smooooooth! I probably won’t use this bike on any long term adventures though…that’s what the 600x is for

  • @jeffdible8171
    @jeffdible8171 Год назад +1

    Something I didn't know about and now the next proverbial N+1

  • @co6mo
    @co6mo Год назад

    17:28 the spitted image of guile from street fighter II 90' videogame 😁

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      😂😂😂

  • @MichaelRobibaro
    @MichaelRobibaro 11 месяцев назад +2

    When i first seen this and the term hard core I thought sweet.. looking at the geo, it's not a hardcore hard tail , which is essentially an Enduro bike these days .
    This is a sweet trail geo bike though.
    Im thinking about getting one and turning it into a mullet..
    Either 26x.2.4 maybe 3.0 or 27.5 2.8

    • @duzer
      @duzer  11 месяцев назад

      That would be sweet

  • @Yoda-em5mt
    @Yoda-em5mt Год назад

    Hey Ryan good job on the vid there is a lot to like on the bike one question is does it feel like it has more drag that a normal deraileur system and is the engagement ie poe hub engagement instant thanks . ✌👍

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      I don’t feel any drag, if there’s any, it’s minuscule

  • @ryanv340
    @ryanv340 Год назад +1

    Can cold weather drain the battery?

  • @iamalavalamp
    @iamalavalamp 11 месяцев назад

    What about with slicks for commuting?
    Needs a hub dynamo.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  11 месяцев назад

      You can definitely put on slick tries and a dynamo

  • @phyllisputnam2069
    @phyllisputnam2069 Год назад +1

    Back to the 600x, are they ever build an xs for us shorties? My dream bike but it's not reality until they make a smaller.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      I’m not sure on that, write to priority and ask

  • @JoeFoxJr
    @JoeFoxJr Год назад +1

    Any word on whether there will be a version of the 600X with smart shift? I'd buy that.

    • @JoeFoxJr
      @JoeFoxJr Год назад

      Just finished the video ;--)

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Sorry, we’re keeping the 600x all manual. Smart shift is awesome, but packing a charger on long adventures is just another thing that can be lost or broken ;)

  • @JasonRostro
    @JasonRostro Год назад

    Nice bike my next one from my priority 600x

  • @rident
    @rident Год назад +1

    Is the bolt pattern for both the cable and electronic gearboxes the same? Could someone buy a used 600x and give it smart.shift?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      That’s a great question for the team at Priority. I’ll ask them!

  • @collectingsomedays
    @collectingsomedays Год назад

    Thanks for the great intro video!!!
    Okay. I’m intrigued, but I’m an Iowa Ragbrai guy. Two questions: #1) Which Priority Pinion bike would you recommend for strictly road biking like Ragbrai and paved trails? Note: I currently ride a heavy-ish FELT road bike (only front carbon fork). I really like the fit of my FELT, which I think comes from being in a “road bike” posture. …and #2) I’ve been playing with the idea of getting out on the gravel roads of Iowa and the non-paved trails. This could lead to some adventure touring if I dig it (I think I will). That’s it! Make my picks and two sentences as to why. I watch a lot of your videos, so I have my guesses as to what you’ll say, but time and technology are always marching on. Thanks Ryan!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +2

      The 600! Great on pavement, and can also handle a bit of gravel

    • @collectingsomedays
      @collectingsomedays Год назад

      That was too easy! 🙂@@duzer

  • @johntighe931
    @johntighe931 9 месяцев назад

    Can you manually shift at all with the pinion?

  • @hemaccabe4292
    @hemaccabe4292 Год назад +2

    Tell Eddie we want a very long range, step through cargo ebike with at least an optional throttle please.

  • @user-zk8im3oz4k
    @user-zk8im3oz4k Год назад

    Excellent review especially the insights into Eddie's thinking. The way forward is clear. Despite the fact that it isn't really designed for bikepacking, loaning an HXT to me for the 2024 Tour Divide would be a great test of both functionality & reliability. I'd be happy to be burdened with this chore😁

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Haha! You’re funny. I’m gonna use the 600x on the divide this year

    • @cyclistefroisse9267
      @cyclistefroisse9267 Год назад +2

      Gotten yourself a dot-watcher, here.
      You should ride the TD with Amelia, the two of you riding officially as a pair.
      By the way, for God sake buy that girl a proper saddle !
      You know, these saddles specifically designed for women.
      Wishing you and your loved ones a merry Christmas 🎄!

  • @Michael-hw1sn
    @Michael-hw1sn Год назад

    I have the 600X and hope to take it bikepacking outside of Europe or North America some day, mainly due to the idea that it will be more reliable for remote locations. I'll use my Rocky Mountain Vertex where bike parts are easily accessible, which is significantly lighter and more efficient. I bought a rigid carbon fork to replace the Wren 100 mm fork on the 600X to save weight, required no maintenance, and also has integrated tripple mounts, ideal for longer distance riding where suspension is rarely required.
    Things I don't like about the Pinion 600:
    1) The 600 % gear range and 18% gear steps are too wide when changing to the next gear. The step is either too easy or too hard, which creates a loss in biomechanical efficiency. A 500% gear range would be better and you could replace the cogs to suit your riding, and
    2) It feels like I am riding through mud, it is always feels slower than my chained bike. It's like I am riding a spin bike, where you can't stop pedaling or or you will lose momentum.
    I would like to see Priority will make a bikepacking bike with:
    1) e-shift,
    2) 100 mm suspension, which would be make a better bikepacking bike, which could be replaced with a rigid carbon fork,
    3) 25 mm I.D. rims, which would make is more responsive, and
    4) Unlikely, but with the Pinion 18 e-shift?, or Pinion 12 with 500% gear range, so this is a Pinion issue.

  • @GordonA-Jr
    @GordonA-Jr Год назад

    Shape of the main triangle may limit a decent size bag for bike packing?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Yeah, it’s not huge, but you could get a good sized one in there

    • @GordonA-Jr
      @GordonA-Jr Год назад

      @@duzer we going to see you doing some bike packing trips with it?🤔 hope so!!!

  • @mikaelljungberg1019
    @mikaelljungberg1019 Год назад

    How does The e chift work wen its realy cold like -40 to -50 degreas celsius?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Good question, I’ll get back to you when I ride the bike on the surface of the moon ;)

  • @nxross
    @nxross 11 месяцев назад

    Great vid Ryan! What size is this bike?

  • @davidkittle5344
    @davidkittle5344 Год назад +1

    What I want to know is can I install the Smart Shift system (gear box and all if needed) on my 600x? That would be, as the kids say, rad!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      That’s a very good question. Write to Priority!

    • @cTron417
      @cTron417 9 месяцев назад +3

      This is what I want. I'd be all over a 600X with a smart.shift.

    • @cypvh74
      @cypvh74 8 месяцев назад +1

      I think I read that pinion didn’t make the frame mounts the same between the c12, and c12i. Which seems like a problem.

  • @finkmj53
    @finkmj53 10 месяцев назад

    Ordered my HXT today! Got a 600X for sale now... 🙂

    • @duzer
      @duzer  10 месяцев назад

      Nice!!! You’re gonna love it

  • @jasonm4695
    @jasonm4695 9 месяцев назад

    Is there much delay in the Pinion and rear hub when cranking up hill?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  9 месяцев назад

      delay in shifiting? Just a tiny tiny bit

    • @jasonm4695
      @jasonm4695 9 месяцев назад

      Sorry no. I mean when you initiate a pedal stroke, I’ve heard a Pinion and associated hub have a little delay, a little “slop” if you will. Whereas traditional chain + cassette tighter when starting from a stop or when climbing start/stop rocky stuff.

  • @WilliamHeaps
    @WilliamHeaps Год назад

    It looks great, but I am worried about battery life. Do you have any input there? Also, if the gearbox is weather-tight, why is there so little oil that comes out during oil changes? I always worry that I'm overfilling, but it seems to be just fine.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      they say battery life is good for about 6 months...I haven't had mine for 6 months, so I don't know if that's true ;)

  • @redlegds_adventures
    @redlegds_adventures Год назад +1

    Be cool to have the E-Shift option on the 600x, instead of only on the HXT

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      We’re keeping the 600x simple and sticking with the mechanical pinion

  • @L4J20
    @L4J20 Год назад

    Can the gearbox be submerged in water during a creek crossing?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Absolutely

  • @chrisfinch5910
    @chrisfinch5910 Год назад +1

    Looks amazing! Do you know whether Priority have any plans to come to the UK? Their bikes would be perfect for our weather!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      They ship worldwide, all biz is done online

    • @JustedNot
      @JustedNot Год назад +1

      I tried to get the bike to the Netherlands......Unfortunately its really expensive. Bike is 3500, Priority calculates 650 shipping costs= total 4150,- Then all the taxes [customs, vat] are calculated on that price. I can only give a rough nr calculated for the Netherlands; In total it would cost me 5400,- Euro/5950,- dollar
      So, be very sure to check your customs!

    • @cyclistefroisse9267
      @cyclistefroisse9267 Год назад

      A gearbox made in Germany that crosses twice the Atlantic (Customs duties, anyone?) doesn’t help.
      Perhaps Priority could have a 🇪🇺 dealer they could ship frames *sans* gearbox doing the final assembly of their bikes gearbox sourced direct from Germany ??

  • @mikerider1237
    @mikerider1237 Год назад +2

    Very cool bike, enjoy it, I think you will notice an increase in energy levels, especially uphill. Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm 53yrs old and when I was growing up they didn't have a lot of suspension bikes and when they came out with front suspension I had to have one, when they came out with rear suspension I had to have one. At the time I was told that the full suspension was meant mostly for downhill and I would noticed a little harder to go uphill because of the rear squatting Everytime you peddle, would make sense. And with experience I did notice on my downhill on a hard tail on rocky terrain my eyeball would shake and lose vision of my path, the rear suspension bike took that away. But that's the only time I felt you needed full suspension. Going back to a hard tail it just felt more efficient. More energy uphill especially. I think when a full suspension bike came out it had the cool factor and everyone had to have one. It's hard to convince the public what bike is good what what conditions you ride, they are going to buy what they want even if they know it's probably not the right fit for there riding style. I think your going to love the hard tail. Your not hitting huge jumps and your not going 100mph downhill. Your perfect fit. I realize today that you get a bike that performs to your riding style. That shifting sounds amazing. I like that you can shift under load. That's a game changer. Is there any way to talk to you direct. I'd love to talk to you about this bike. Thanks, keep up the good work.

    • @bradsanders6954
      @bradsanders6954 Год назад +1

      Almost nobody buys a hard tail mt bike these days as a real mt bike.

  • @michaelrabago5539
    @michaelrabago5539 Год назад

    How do you charge the shifter

  • @michaelbroyer3918
    @michaelbroyer3918 Год назад

    Sweet bike. Great little video.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Thanks! 👍

  • @cjohnson3836
    @cjohnson3836 Год назад +1

    This will be interesting. I can't think of any other bike with this tech on an Alu frame. The only other ones I can think of are Ti. This will be an interesting market test. Esp since they built it up for a proper modern trail hardtail.

  • @Skrap289
    @Skrap289 Год назад +2

    I want it… Probably won’t be to afford it but I want it!!

  • @denielnoya
    @denielnoya Год назад

    is it really shift under the load?.... wow....... i hope some day, Rohloff also doing the same thing for daily bike..

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      It sure is

  • @StreetRats419
    @StreetRats419 Год назад

    Bro no jokes that is a dream bike it’s way out of my league I’m afraid either way love it Bike life !!!!!!!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      It’s a sweeet machine

  • @tylermoser6706
    @tylermoser6706 Год назад

    My Sram GX Axis needs charged every 4 hours of ride time in 45 degree weather. I’m curious how long the battery lasts in cold weather

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Good question

  • @drill_fiend1097
    @drill_fiend1097 Год назад

    I wonder if they have plans to work on a full-suspesion MTB? Maybe with Pinion MGU as well for an eMTB.
    Cargo eBike would be awsome as well.

    • @bradsanders6954
      @bradsanders6954 Год назад

      Its been built, and is on the market. Cant think of the name but some smaller builder is building it as a full on full power/suspension EMTB.

    • @drill_fiend1097
      @drill_fiend1097 Год назад

      ​@@bradsanders6954 yeah i am aware of Simplon Rapcon PMAX. Wonder if priority would release full suspension with e-shifting pinion at least.

  • @daveg8212
    @daveg8212 Год назад

    REALLY intrigued by a Gates belt drive hardtail with electronic shifting. The bike looks very thoughtfully-spec'd too. It would be interesting to see this built with a titanium frame. Priority needs to re-think their current model-naming protocol though.

    • @fpeter01
      @fpeter01 Год назад +1

      Ti at least doubles the price. If it is welded in USA, it might be x3 or x4. And the Pinion dropout also makes things complicated. I don't think that a lot of people would buy a frame for 4-5000€.

    • @asbjrnkristiansen429
      @asbjrnkristiansen429 Год назад

      @@fpeter01I'm not going to say you're wrong, but I know for a fact you're not entirely right. Sure you can find brands that cost as much as you say, but I can name specific US brands that sells Ti frames in the $2100 - $2500 (right now one of them is discounted and you can get a frame for a rediculous $1750) range and complete builds for anything between $4650 to $6k. Pluss, at the same price point, there are several UK brands that would put double heartbeats on those who are in the market for Ti trailbikes. The bikes I'm talking about are all in the same segment as the HTX, with some of them even just as suited for bikepacking as even the 600X. Out of respect for the maker and content of this video, I'm not going to put any names or brands out there but you can find everything you need to know about the bikes I'm talking about from a rather well known guy over in Sedona, AZ, who also happens to have a channel here on the tube ;-)
      BUT, NONE of them comes with the Pinion & Gates CD 🙂

    • @fpeter01
      @fpeter01 Год назад

      @@asbjrnkristiansen429 I bought a Ti frame for 1100€ on a discount. Shipping/tax and everything else and it wento to 1,5x sum. Without this discount I couln't afford one. Ti has a better resell value if I don't like it.

  • @w0bblyd0inkb0ink
    @w0bblyd0inkb0ink 3 месяца назад

    Can I convert my current c12 on a 600ADX to electric shift?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  3 месяца назад

      No, sorry. There’s no place to put the battery. But honestly, I like the mechanical shifting better

  • @PizzaTrike
    @PizzaTrike Год назад +1

    Maybe Eddie can be the guy to finally build my dream- the Priority Tricycle. Think about it!

  • @michaelrabago5539
    @michaelrabago5539 Год назад

    How do you recharge the shifter.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      There's a little chord near the shifter

  • @MawfungraBrahma
    @MawfungraBrahma 7 месяцев назад

    Where to order

  • @stevederr4927
    @stevederr4927 Год назад

    Any chance the Apollo will one day come with the Pinion Smart Shift (replacing the Shimano Alfine)? Seems like a match made in heaven for gravel and touring.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      That would be awesome

    • @frbrable
      @frbrable Год назад +1

      I asked this very question of Priority and they gave me a cheeky reply, along the lines of, "Well, you never know!" Which I interpret as meaning, "Yes, we're working on it." A drop bar touring bike with a Pinion would be fantastic (I think Co-Motion makes them). A drop bar gravel bike with a Pinion though, I'm not sure. Most people want to ride gravel light and fast, and the Pinion system, although amazing (I have a 600X), is less efficient than a derailleur.

  • @PizzaTrike
    @PizzaTrike Год назад

    Also- I hope we get to see a Duzer + Ed Pratt bike/unicycle tour one of these days! Heck, bring back Bike Touring Mike too!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Haha, that would be awesome!!

  • @pjw1016
    @pjw1016 Год назад +1

    Retro paint job looks similar to a 2009 Jamis Dragon Comp.

  • @kevindean9613
    @kevindean9613 Год назад

    Will the new pinion swap straight for the manual one
    .

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      They’ll keep on making the manual version

    • @kevindean9613
      @kevindean9613 Год назад

      @@duzer Thank you , sorry what I meant was can I upgrade to this gear box from my C12 ( swap ).

  • @MikeSuding
    @MikeSuding Год назад

    Thanks for the video Ryan. How much does this new bike weigh?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      33 pounds

  • @cypvh74
    @cypvh74 8 месяцев назад

    So is the 600ADX getting the smart shift?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  8 месяцев назад

      No

    • @cypvh74
      @cypvh74 8 месяцев назад

      @@duzer 😢

  • @toastedtarantula1701
    @toastedtarantula1701 Год назад

    Ryan, Can you comment on the size you went with (S-M-L) For the Priority HXT and your in-seam length? How does the fit compare to your Priority 600X ?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +2

      I tested the large HXT, and it fits perfectly, but I ride medium 600x. My inseam is 31.5

  • @JAYFEATHERBOONDOCKS
    @JAYFEATHERBOONDOCKS Год назад

    Is this bike a great choice for a 40 year old getting started riding the badlands of North Dakota? 6’4” 300lbs?

    • @cjohnson3836
      @cjohnson3836 Год назад

      You'll probably need to contact Priority on weight limit. That said, you could learn on this bike but you need to understand its a quite modern design. Its not going to ride like any bike you've likely ridden in your past. It might not also be the best for the terrain you're going to encounter in ND. You might see what a local shop says. This bike will be at home in places like Sedona, or a bike park.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      It could be, but the 600x might be a bit more comfortable because it’s upright

  • @scottwexman5615
    @scottwexman5615 Год назад

    How does the sizing compare to the 600X - does it run large or...? You ride a medium in the 600X - would you ride a medium with the HXT or your normal MTB size of large?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Good question, I ride the large HXT and it fits perfectly…so it runs more true to size than the 600x

    • @scottwexman5615
      @scottwexman5615 Год назад

      Thank you Ryan - I have a HXT on order.
      I would like to get your thoughts regarding the 600X sizing and some generalities for touring. This isn't the right venue to do so, however if you do any consulting let me know. I have a 600X (large) and it puts a smile on my face everytime I am on it. I really am looking forward to riding the HXT.

  • @felipericketts
    @felipericketts Год назад

    Why Fox vs. Wren fork?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +3

      Fox is much lighter than Wren

  • @MrPsirois
    @MrPsirois Год назад

    I need this as a Fatbike with 27.5x4.5 tire clearance :)

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      That would be cool!

  • @alexpline
    @alexpline Год назад +1

    Very cool! @PriorityBicyclesNYC please put this on the Apollo with hydraulic disc brakes and you will have shangrila!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      That would be awesome!

    • @alexpline
      @alexpline Год назад

      @@duzer yep for those of us who prefer drop bar setups!

  • @hemaccabe4292
    @hemaccabe4292 Год назад

    How does this bike compare to your Reeb?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      It’s very different, full suspension makes a huge difference

  • @philbarone4603
    @philbarone4603 11 месяцев назад

    Love your prayer flags.

  • @hemaccabe4292
    @hemaccabe4292 Год назад

    No Ryan, you must stay in the garage and make more promo videos! Bwahahah!

  • @bruce.KAY-bike-drifter
    @bruce.KAY-bike-drifter Год назад +1

    Oh no, Ryan! Now I want to buy a new bike! $$$$

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Haha!! Sorry for being a bad influence…or maybe a good influence ;)

  • @longrider42
    @longrider42 Год назад

    So, you've never soaped your belt drive, to stop a squeek? Or was that your friend with the dog? :)

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      I’ve done that many times! Best way to keep the squeak away!

  • @movieman25155
    @movieman25155 Год назад

    Pinion SmartShift-Awesome dude. I was trailing in the 90s also on my Trek 7000 and never lost the bike. Now I am cruising on an E-bike with a Yamaha motor setup and Rockshox Lyrik! Really nice but would love to try this Smart Shift as well. Cheers bro!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      That’s awesome!! Love those old Treks

  • @Chris-bg8mk
    @Chris-bg8mk Год назад

    Grip shift was one of the main things keeping pinion off my buy list…. 🎉

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Have you tried it? It’s really easy to use and I actually prefer it now.

  • @peterhehn9511
    @peterhehn9511 Год назад +1

    Any bike component that has been improved by Porsche is on my wish list! Thanks for the Priority bike review!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Thanks for watching

  • @4epatterson
    @4epatterson Год назад

    I’d like to see the Pinion drive on the Apollo

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Maybe someday….

    • @cypvh74
      @cypvh74 8 месяцев назад

      They have the Gemini, that’s similar to the Appolo, but with pinion.

  • @peterbedford2610
    @peterbedford2610 Год назад

    I think its really interesting that you've lived without a car your entire life. Have you done a video about how you live car free?
    Thanks

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      I have, here’s one ruclips.net/video/fo2m0sndcjQ/видео.htmlsi=NQJDKIQtl-b66AHE