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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09-22-2008, 05:49 AM #1
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The new steel steed
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09-22-2008, 07:14 AM #2
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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. 
Where did you get it--Outdoors Inc or your fav bike store?
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09-22-2008, 07:16 AM #3
Pugs, not drugs!
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Nice!!
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09-22-2008, 07:37 AM #4
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Purty.
Man, you're gonna get that white stuff so dirty!
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09-22-2008, 08:23 AM #5
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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.
Originally Posted by 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. Where did you get it--Outdoors Inc or your fav bike store?
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!!
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09-22-2008, 09:28 AM #6
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Is that a Specialized Toupe saddle?
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09-22-2008, 09:43 AM #7
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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 Originally Posted by sundial
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09-23-2008, 05:46 AM #8
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All you need is this for your Peet's and your life will be complete.
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