42 cm surly pacer road bike

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11-05-2010, 10:41 AM
Cataboo

42 cm surly pacer road bike

This bike is a little short in the top tube for me, so it's time for me to pass it to someone that it fits better. Asking $700 + shipping costs.

Custom Built Surly Pacer flat bar road bike. Great urban commuter, urban warrior, and road bike. It's a small 42 cm frame, so it will probably fit people around 4'10 to 5'3. The steel frame & fork is a very comfortable ride which sucks up the bumps. It's a triple with a large rear cassette, giving you plenty of gears to get you up the steepest hills.

This bike has been built with high quality components. It's currently built up as a flat bar road bike, but if you prefer, I can switch it to a drop bar road bike using new tektkro short reach brake levers, ultegra/105 level bar end shifters, 40 or 42 cm aluminum drop bars, and a 9 speed rear cassette.

Cane creek S8 headset
Shimano XTR 8 speed shifters
New Shimano Tiagra Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra Brakes
Shimano 105 rear derailleur
New Truvativ Elita Cranks 170 mm for the shorter rider, triple.
Specialized flat bar handlebar with Zertz technology to dampen road vibrations
New Hutchinson Equinox kevlar tires 700x23 (if you prefer, I have new 700x32 hutchinson city tires that can go on)
New BBB stem (if you happen to need a different length reach and I have a suitable stem, I can possibly swap that to something that fits better)

The surly decals have been removed from the frame, but the surly headbadge is still on it. Flame decals are on the side of the fork, but those can be removed.

This bike sells for $1179 new at REI built up with worse components:
http://www.rei.com/product/806827

Here's Surly's Blurb on the Pacer & it's geometry
http://www.surlybikes.com/frames/pacer_frame/

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http://lh6.ggpht.com/_WfCe0A3iU1c/TL...2/IMGP1326.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_WfCe0A3iU1c/TL...2/IMGP1327.JPG
11-05-2010, 06:18 PM
Tri Girl

DADNABBIT!!!!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Just last week I bought an old steel Bianchi frame to build from scratch because I'd given up finding a good steel bike to buy (I really wanted a Surly, but didn't want to pay full price). I've been looking for 6 months with no luck.
Dang! :(

I know you'll find a good owner. It is a GORGEOUS bike, and that price is amazing!!!! I'm going to wind up spending much more than that to build my bike with worse parts.
11-05-2010, 07:18 PM
Cataboo

Oh, oops! I've been thinking about listing it for a while, but decided to try craigslist first - I guess I should have been faster. Or maybe you need two steel rides :)

I swapped the cranks I'd been using & the front derailleur, and a few other pieces off for "Big Red" - so the cranks on this, and a few other pieces of the drive train are new.
11-05-2010, 11:38 PM
Selkie

How long is the top tube (virtual)?
11-06-2010, 05:48 AM
emily_in_nc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri Girl

DADNABBIT!!!!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Just last week I bought an old steel Bianchi frame to build from scratch because I'd given up finding a good steel bike to buy (I really wanted a Surly, but didn't want to pay full price). I've been looking for 6 months with no luck.
Dang! :(

I know you'll find a good owner. It is a GORGEOUS bike, and that price is amazing!!!! I'm going to wind up spending much more than that to build my bike with worse parts.

Sounds like you need to buy this Surly and sell the Bianchi frame! :D
11-06-2010, 06:17 AM
OakLeaf

dam .... wrong time of year, would want to swap the cranks for 165s ...

Pretty bike and the frame's probably a good fit for me. If this were April or May I'd be all over it. It'll be in the back of my head if nobody jumps on it right away.
11-06-2010, 07:16 AM
Cataboo

The virtual top tube is 491.5 mm - I was running a 130 mm stem on it, which was just wrong. I think the BBB on it now is a 110 mm stem (but I have lots of stems, if you knows what size you need, if I have the right length, I'll switch it to that. )

Quote:

Originally Posted by OakLeaf

dam .... wrong time of year, would want to swap the cranks for 165s ...

Pretty bike and the frame's probably a good fit for me. If this were April or May I'd be all over it. It'll be in the back of my head if nobody jumps on it right away.

The cranks I swapped off were 165s (again,truvativ elitas)

I can swap them back on - I doubt the 165s have much wear on them, because this was my ride 1 mile to work or 5 miles to the library or 2 blocks to the grocery store on the way back from work. Then I got a kindle and stopped going to the library (which was good, 'cause they ended up having issues with bed bugs in return library books) and then I decided the surly was a little nice to ride a mile or so, and just got a beater bike... So this bike has had about 70 miles put on it in the last year.

The newest creation was going to get the 165's but because of chainstay clearance (apparently, putting road cranks on a mountain bike frame doesn't work) it couldn't happen - so I can pop them back on. I'm at the point where I have 3 sets of precious 165mm cranks that are being hoarded in boxes, so you might actually save me from myself - only 2 pairs of hoarded cranks is almost reasonable, 3 is just nutty.
11-06-2010, 07:26 AM
Cataboo

Choice of rear cassettes as well - I had an 11 to 32 or 34 I used or an 11-23.

The 11-23 had nice tight spaces between the gears and made it really easy to find a good gear - and had me using the front triple more. The 11 to 32 or whatever it was (mountain bike cassette) was better for hills, but on flats it could be a hunt for a comfortable gear.
11-06-2010, 10:07 AM
Roadtrip

Wow. That is a nice bike. If I knew I was defiantly getting this new job, I'd be ALL over that, it's really nice.

Hummmmmmm... How much for a pint of blood these days?? :eek:
11-06-2010, 11:08 AM
ladyicon

Catboo, where do you live? Would like bike, but not shipping.
11-06-2010, 12:03 PM
Crankin

Can that bike take a rack and panniers? Fenders?
I am slightly interested, but not sure if it would fit any better than my Jamis. The dimensions are fine, though.
11-06-2010, 03:14 PM
Catrin

Pretty bike :) Not that I can buy another bike this year & it is too small for me anyway - but a pretty steel steed! Whoever gets her will love her, I am quite certain.
11-06-2010, 05:21 PM
Cataboo

I live in Maryland. I haven't shipped a bike in the last couple years, so I don't know how much it costs lately. I have a couple bike boxes in the attic still though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crankin

Can that bike take a rack and panniers? Fenders?
I am slightly interested, but not sure if it would fit any better than my Jamis. The dimensions are fine, though.

Yes, it can take a rack with panniers, definitely on the back. On the front you have to get a rack that clamps half way up the fork, I think.

It does have fender eyelets front and back - Fenders it can take as long as you stay under 700x28, I think. It can take 700x32 tires, but it won't fit a fender with that.
11-07-2010, 02:50 AM
Selkie

Well, you know I live nearby, so there would be no need to ship! Might be a bit small for me in terms of the standover (I'm 5'5"). The TT length is about perfect, though. Very tempting... I need a sturdy steed for wet pavement. I'd have to give away/sell one of my bikes...maybe my Lisa.
11-07-2010, 05:51 AM
Cataboo

What's your inseam? You may end up with the seat jacked up over the handlebar height, which could be uncomfortable. We could put a higher angle stem on it - but that may not be enough.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Selkie

Well, you know I live nearby, so there would be no need to ship! Might be a bit small for me in terms of the standover (I'm 5'5"). The TT length is about perfect, though. Very tempting... I need a sturdy steed for wet pavement. I'd have to give away/sell one of my bikes...maybe my Lisa.
11-07-2010, 06:00 AM
Crankin

Although I think the bike would fit me perfectly, I really want to get a bike with couplers, as well having all of the above....
Off to Harris Cyclery today to start the process of figuring out exactly just what I need.
11-07-2010, 06:57 AM
KnottedYet

It's a steel frame, so you can have the S+S couplers put on by any LBS that does frame work.

(They cut the frame and weld the couplers on... just like doing a knee replacement! Well, that metaphor made sense to *me*, anyway...) ;)
11-07-2010, 06:59 AM
Tri Girl

Quote:

Originally Posted by emily_in_nc

Sounds like you need to buy this Surly and sell the Bianchi frame! :D

I SERIOUSLY would, but I've, just acquired the wheelset, the groupo, cables, quill stem and all for the Bianchi. My hubs would MURDER me if I sold all that and bought the Surly now. I don't want to die...just yet.:p Not until I build up and ride my first steel bike, anyway. ;)

I will just live with regret. I'm used to it. :D

I do hope you sell it. It really is a beautiful bike!!!!!!
11-07-2010, 07:39 AM
Crankin

I know they can do the "surgery." I guess I'm just a little leery about buying something without testing it, even though I know it's an awesome bike at a great price.
I've made a lot of mistakes in buying my road bikes, so after ten years, I feel I am finally ready to be very "hands-on" with the process and actually know (at least a little) what I am talking about. I really made all of the mistakes I could have with bikes #1 and #2, as well as the one I have now (though this is solved). Well, I digress. I just think I need to work with a shop and try *a lot* of bikes before I plunk down the cash for my next purchase. Really, with everything I have learned from you guys, I feel very well prepared to deal with my next purchase.
11-07-2010, 08:20 AM
Cataboo

Rack included if wanted. I had a problem fitting a rack because of how small the frame was, so we ended up bending the fittings of the rack a bit, and attaching it at the seat post clamp. It's not super pretty, but it's functional (old picture, so it does have some things on it that aren't currently on the bike)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_qnxyEZuNEmk/SZ...0/IMGP7697.jpg

I just have a junky saddle on it now (well, I am sure someone thinks it's fine, but I find it junky 'cause my bum hates it) - I figured anyone on here would have their own saddle preferences so I wouldn't try to put a nice one on it. But I think I might have an old terry butterfly somewhere.
11-07-2010, 03:51 PM
Cataboo

Okay, the surly is spoken for :)
11-07-2010, 04:25 PM
Roadtrip

I'm sure she's found a good home. There is a Surly dealer here in town and I'm thinking about going to take some test rides!

Shannon
11-07-2010, 04:34 PM
jessmarimba

Now if anyone has a spare 52cm pacer lying around, let me know! :)
11-07-2010, 05:17 PM
ultraviolet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cataboo

Okay, the surly is spoken for :)

I'm so glad you said that. I kept coming in here and admiring the pictures, and then having to remind myself that it was way too small for me and I needed to stop. :rolleyes: :D
11-11-2010, 03:55 PM
eofelis

Looks like my little Pacer frame is moving on to another home. (I sold this one to Cataboo a couple of years ago.)

I do have another 42cm black Pacer frame for sale. No fork! Just the frame. It's in good condition. Asking $100 plus shipping. (Sorry to hijack your sale thread Cataboo, it was just very on-topic!)
11-11-2010, 04:33 PM
Bike Chick

Yes, the little Pacer arrived at my house today! She's tucked away for the night and seems quite content!
11-11-2010, 05:58 PM
Cataboo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bike Chick

Yes, the little Pacer arrived at my house today! She's tucked away for the night and seems quite content!

Awesome - she looked quite rugged with those black treaded tires.
11-11-2010, 05:59 PM
Cataboo

Quote:

Originally Posted by surlypacer

Looks like my little Pacer frame is moving on to another home. (I sold this one to Cataboo a couple of years ago.)

I do have another 42cm black Pacer frame for sale. No fork! Just the frame. It's in good condition. Asking $100 plus shipping. (Sorry to hijack your sale thread Cataboo, it was just very on-topic!)

ha. I kind of miss the pacer. Don't tempt me!
11-12-2010, 02:01 AM
Catrin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bike Chick

Yes, the little Pacer arrived at my house today! She's tucked away for the night and seems quite content!

Sweet!
06-20-2011, 10:58 AM
lostcamper

Still have 42cm Pacer frame?

Quote:

Originally Posted by surlypacer

Looks like my little Pacer frame is moving on to another home. (I sold this one to Cataboo a couple of years ago.)

I do have another 42cm black Pacer frame for sale. No fork! Just the frame. It's in good condition. Asking $100 plus shipping. (Sorry to hijack your sale thread Cataboo, it was just very on-topic!)

This is a long shot since this has been posted a while ago, but you wouldn't happen to still have that 42cm Pacer frame would you? If so, I DEFINITELY want it right now! I'm having a heck of a time finding one in stock around town for my short self. Though I haven't been able to test ride one, I am 5'2, and have a 42cm Long Haul Trucker that is a fine fit, so I'm assuming the 42cm for the Pacer is the way to go.

Let me know if you still have it, or if anyone else has one (frame or complete), pipe in. Thanks!
06-20-2011, 07:37 PM
eofelis

Lostcamper - I sent you a PM. I still have the Pacer frame for sale.