My trusted companion for 6 years

So I thought it might be interesting for some to see what got me to university and to work thousands of times in all seasons since 2018. Bought a used Stevens Randonneur for 300 EUR including a full set of Ortlieb bags from an older gentleman that treated himself with a new bike for his 60th birthday. I was happy to just have a well functioning bike after my old one got stolen. Ever since I have some disposable income I try to improve the bike bit by bit – all without making it too attractive to bike thiefs I hope.
Parts I didn't change include the Frame itself, fork, fenders, front derailleur, lights and the rack. Upgrades over the last years:
– new wheelset including a change from rim to disc brakes. Massive improvement to overall performance as well as a lot less dirt on the reflective parts of the wheels
– some nice tires – I'm now running my third set of Schwalbe marathon supreme, combined with continental top contact II on the back. Those higher priced commuter/traveller tires offer great performance combined with decent puncture resistance that only starts to decline when the tire is at its life's end
– a well padded saddle from specialized and a suspension seat post for overall comfort (my 10km commute includes cobblestone roads)
– added reflectors and reflective stripes for better visibility, which had a noticeable effect especially in dark and wet conditions (aka winter in northern Germany)
– a bar with significant backsweep paired with ergonomic grips that solved numbness and pain in my hands (I am aware of the long steering tube, I still want to experiment with bar height)
– a frame bag that i use for storing my chain lock – I noticed the chain getting dirty from brake dust and grime and by putting it in a dedicated bag nothing else gets dirty. This also lets me put the weight of a stable lock towards the bottom of the bike
– i put a mud flap made from an old mtb tire on the front fender to keep my shoes from getting wet. A small plastic swab stick from a covid test kid wedged underneath provides the necessary stability

The original Deore LX 3×9 drivetrain is still absolutely sufficient for my commute and I will keep it as long as there'll be spare parts for it.