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bluegirl
08-23-2009, 11:14 AM
Oh girls! My new bike has arrived! I think it's a boy, even though I keep calling it "her".

And it just so happened that we had a big storm the night before, so the bike path was completely flooded, muddy and debris-strewn. In other words, it was not in a road-bikeable state. At first, I didn't want to take my new shiny pretty bike through that stuff.

But then I realized: that's why I have a freaking CROSS CHECK now, rather than a dainty pretty road bike. So, we came back soaked to the bone and covered in mud and my cheeks hurt from grinning like a maniac.

So, here he is! Meet Jack Blacktacular, the Surly Cross Check of awesomeness.

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I'm going to take him for one more rack-less ride, then we're going to prepare add some panniers and try out a grocery trip!
redrhodie
08-23-2009, 12:15 PM
I love it! What is the design on your bar tape?

You're kitty is a big ham, by the way!
Thorn
08-23-2009, 12:18 PM
Nice looker, that Mr Blacktacular!

Surly's are made for days like that. My Pacer salutes Jack's christening--its christening was a slushy wintery day. Oooh....how nice it was to be able to ride in weather with a bike built to handle it.

May you have many more wet and muddy rides together.
Tri Girl
08-23-2009, 05:31 PM
Wow- every time I see one of these, it makes me want it all the more. BEAUTIFUL!!!! I'm glad you christened him the right way- with wet, mud, and obstacles. :)
jobob
08-23-2009, 08:46 PM
Nice!

And I like how your cat matches your bike. Color coordination is good.
Selkie
08-24-2009, 01:49 AM
In a word, classy.

Love that bar tape!

Many happy miles!!!!
ginny
08-24-2009, 02:31 PM
Awesome bike! Great bar tape! Sassy bag! Very cute kitty :) Yes, the cross check is perfect for those wet, muddy, icky days... congrats! Tell us more about that bar tape...
BikeDutchess
08-24-2009, 04:02 PM
What a great bike! Congrats!
Medianox
08-24-2009, 04:13 PM
Congratulations-thats a lovely bike! I get a chance to test ride one this weekend and I can't wait!
I'm a little distracted though...your cat is pretty too and looks a little bit like one of ours:
bluegirl
08-24-2009, 05:32 PM
haha! Thanks all! I love how this is turning into a cat doppelganger thread!

Fortunately (unfortunately), we don't get very many wet days here in Arizona, so I'm glad I got to take advantage of it. But something is always under construction, so it's helpful to have something a little beefier.

The tape is Salsa brand, and has little chili peppers on it. The Salsa Bell handlebars came with the bike, so I just asked the bike guys to switch out brown for black.

The Brooks saddle is on order! Whoo hoo!!
maryellen
08-24-2009, 05:36 PM
Oh, I would so love to have a Surly!!!! For the name alone . . .
Wahine
08-24-2009, 08:45 PM
Very nice bike!! Very classy, love the black.
KnottedYet
08-24-2009, 08:52 PM
My black Surly Cross Check salutes your black Surly Cross Check!

Congratulations!
Kelly728
08-26-2009, 07:35 PM
That bike is completely fantastic and I'm completely wanting one. Sometimes I think that I should have purchased a cross bike--I really like to play in the mud and that would give me a great excuse.
twin
09-27-2009, 12:04 PM
I love your Surly and you have great bar tape and a nice bag. Sounds like you had a terrific day for a great ride. Post more as you ride your Surly. My LHT and me salute you and your new Crosscheck!