My Bike(s)
…new bike…
I’ve deleted the info about my last two bikes (Specialized Sirrus, and Giant OCR3), and will soon be updating to show you my new bike. I’ve recently put a 62cm Surly Long Haul Trucker in utility blue on layaway in a bike shop in Minnesota.
Here’s a stock photo:
Any thoughts?
Dude! You got the shop together, and you already know what group you like. Build Up the LHT! If you DON’T build it yourself, you NEVER be 100% satisfied with it and you won’t be able to be 110% smug about it. ALSO, if you DIY, you’ll be able to tinker with it forever, and you can justify buying or even making more tools. Just my Very Humble Opinion. I have no doubt you’ve seen Surleyville.com.
Yes. Yes, I think that is the way to go. I’ll learn more, and ultimately be more proud of it… thanks for the comment!
Get a Gordon and all your troubles will fad away!
Sweet rod. Well done.
I definitely have a beginners commuter bike (Kona Dew) and am moving to Oahu in Jan. to work in Honolulu. anyone have rec’s on which areas to live that are “commutable” around town? I currently commute about 3-5miles each way with hills… so I’ve got the gears and the fenders for all seasons!
Thanks.
I have a sirrus 07 that I’m planning to use on a tour from boston to nyc. I like your setup a lot. What kind of bar ends, panniers and saddle do you have?
Any bar ends will do. For panniers, I can’t say enough good things about the Arkel bags. Go for small/medium up front, and large in back. I use the 42’s in the back and the 28’s in the front.
The only way to go for a touring saddle is a Brooks. But break it in before your tour. It takes 500 miles of good riding to get it broke in, then it’s a dream to ride. Keep a shower cap in your trunk bag to throw over the saddle when it’s wet outside and you are not on the bike.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for your suggestions man!