Building The Perfect Winter Gravel Bike (Priority Apollo 11) 

This is my next bike and i love seeing a larger rider with such a practical and elegant build! Giving me lots of ideas a day inspiration!

Great build and video! Perfect for touring in any season. Really like the details and well thought configuration.

dude i love that hero shot with the bike/workshop behind you. nice video!

Geeze man those light up pedals are a must, save our lives. For a headlamp the thrunite th10 v2 thrower headlamp was great for not blinding cars and seeing far ahead and near, miss thst light. Have an armytek now c2 pro nichia but i want my thrunite again although the Nichia is awesome

I miss using my redline monocog 29er im the snow, tbe crank arm was flexy not very stiff and one snapped, plus wheeks need trued, i really need to invest in bicycle tools, i have had a parktool stand for 10 years maybe used it once

I have been saving for this bike. I might go your route.

Nice set up. I’ve heard good things about the Redshift and CaneCreek suspension stem and seatpost. Those pedals are really cool. I’ve had Wellgo pedals that combo flat/SPD but they don’t have those high tech lights. The light/Gopro mount to the fork is a nice touch.

Máster piece of upgrades you did!! Btw nice video very entertaining

Good video. I recently purchased a Priority Apollo 11 which I'm enjoying. It took a little getting used to the internal hub shifting compared to a chain and derailleurs. I'm considering the Redshift suspension stem and seat post. I'm also going to change the front chain ring to 46 tooth. I wasn't sure if I would have to change the belt but it looks like there is enough room for adjustment of the belt tension. Where can I get the mount for the light? Thanks.

I bought an Apollo based on your (and several others) review. I love the way your OMM divide bike rack looks and appreciate the power it boasts... however, I'm a little intimidated by the price. Did you have to buy the rack for $168, $80 for the fit kit, and $20 shipping? With tax, that ends up being $300 for a rear bike rack... goodness gracious! Is/was it worth it? Genuine question.

An excellent video, thank you for your efforts. I appreciate your content. The bike is sweet, as a fellow Gravel rider I admire the way you have upgraded and improved the bike. I am curious about belt drives. PS as a fellow Brooks saddle owner (C 17 none cut out) I totally dig yours. My saddle has taken me over 20k thousand miles. As a heavier rider, it is the most perfect and comfortable saddle manufactured in the world. Best regards from the UK :)

Awesome video - thanks

Cool bike. Thanks for sharing.

I am planning to get this in summer to complement my primary bike. Thinking about adding suspension or dropper post. One thing I am curious is whether it can have front rack or side fork mounts. Also, did you had to adjust things like rotor alignment (other than brake wire and gear indexing, which is expected)?

I really enjoyed this post. Thank you. and keep on biking. Very informative and awesome job on customizing the bike to your fit. You just might have pushed over the edge on getting this bike.

How is the 46T front ring working out for you on the hills, say over 6%? Can you keep a high cadence over 90?

Awesome Bike! how much did it cost alltogether?

Thanks for this video! Have been considering it for some time but am on the fence because of lack of front suspension. I see you swapped in a suspension stem. What do you think about upgrading to a suspension fork? I emailed Priority & they were somewhat vague about whether a locking suspension fork would work.

Can I have a breakdown list of all your additions please? I literally want to do all of them. I know that’s a lot of work and I appreciate in advance!

You aint in Michigan are you bro? Lets go rip my canoe or go biking, i got a shitty trek but ive been biking all my life i commute to work, part time is the ticket, then i have time for the gorgeous lakeshore of superior, i kind of want a superior 969 hardtail

Beautiful bike, what are these ergo things called you put under the bar tape?

Are the clips on your pedals a redshift product or are those something else you were able to attach to them?

Make sure you protect those hands, don’t want to scratch them.

This won't work as a winter bike in Wisconsin. The oil in the IGH freezes and we end up with a single speed. :-( I'll ride my Aventon Level.2 in the winter.

Are you planning on installing fenders?

How much it weight

winter in socal ???

As soon as the torque wrench clicks... STOP turning, you tightened it way past the setting