I’ve been looking to build up an unpowered, belt drive drop bar bike for the rainy days and the winter. Enter the Priority Apollo.

I’ve modified it by changing the front sprocket to a 46 tooth, which gives me a lowest gear inch around 26 and a top gear over a hundred gear inches. Should be all I need.

I’ve swapped the tires for Conti Urban Contact, added a redshift seatpost and my preferred saddle, plus the MKS lambda pedals. IMO they’re the best flats for every day use. They thread that middle ground between being a hazard for your calves but still giving you grip. I also added a drop bar mirror, top tube bag, fenders and a kickstand.

I still need to add a rack, a speedometer and maybe a cadence sensor. Other than that I think I’m done. Super excited with the build and I feel like I learned a lot while putting it together. Really excited for where it’s going!

by grash

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  1. Other-Educator-9399 on

    Nice! I don’t have much experience with belt drives. Is the increased weight/drag from the IGH very noticeable in day to day riding?

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