The new steel steed

[Andrea]

I wanted something for winter training, so, after shopping around, I settled on a Surly cross-check built as a single speed/fixie hybrid (flip-flop hub!). It will serve as a commuter/fixie trainer on the road, and, once I get a couple of freewheel cogs, will also be my SS CX bike for some off-road shenanigans!

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http://blog.brickhouseracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/dsc_6846.jpg

[sundial]

Hey Andrea, I was wondering where you went. I guess you were busy shopping and didn't have time for TE. ;) Your Surley is sooo cool. :cool: Where did you get it--Outdoors Inc or your fav bike store?

[oxysback]

Nice!!

[SouthernBelle]

Purty.

Man, you're gonna get that white stuff so dirty! :D

[Andrea]

Hey Andrea, I was wondering where you went. I guess you were busy shopping and didn't have time for TE. ;) Your Surley is sooo cool. :cool: Where did you get it--Outdoors Inc or your fav bike store?

I've been racing my butt off, but the season was over a week ago, so I've finally had time to breathe.

Thanks! It's from Bikes Plus!

Oh yeah- and I thought that the white tape would just be funny. I can't wait to get it filthy!!

[sundial]

Is that a Specialized Toupe saddle?

[Andrea]

Is that a Specialized Toupe saddle?

Yep! It worked OK for me so on my road bike but would make the muscles around my seatbones hurt really bad on long rides (though not the bones themselves). I also didn't like it being flexible (I feel that I get better power transmission on a stiff-shelled saddle). So, its home for now is on the Surly since the rides will be shorter and I don't have to work so much about effectively dropping the hammer :D

[sundial]

All you need is this (http://www.somafab.com/morningrush.html) for your Peet's and your life will be complete. :cool:

[kacie tri-ing]

I love that coffee cup! I want one of those on my hybrid.

I am quite envious of your surly!;)

[andtckrtoo]

Ooooh! I want one, too! I'm so jealous!! :D Enjoy!

[indigoiis]

Very purdy.
But explain to me why it need be a fixed flip flop hubamajinger? I don't know what that means. I read about it, I see it, but tell me in terms I can understand! ;)

[Eden]

single speed - just like it sounds,one speed, with a freewheel, you can coast with this type of hub

fixie - a single speed hub that is "fixed" in place, no freewheel, so you cannot coast with this type of hub

flip/flop -hub with a single speed cog on one side and a fixed cog on the other - thus you can flip flop the wheel around depending on whether or not you wish to ride fixed or free.