The new steel steed

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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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?

Nice!!

Purty.

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

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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?

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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!!

Is that a Specialized Toupe saddle?

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Is that a Specialized Toupe saddle?

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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

All you need is this for your Peet's and your life will be complete. :cool:

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

I am quite envious of your surly!;)

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

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! ;)

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.