Testing my Surly Love

[Catrin]

Have you looked at Rodriguez (http://www.rodcycle.com/)? Their cyclocross bike (and all bikes) come in 18 sizes and start at $1895.

Pretty bikes, but outside of my budget I am afraid. Thanks for the link!

[moderncyclista]

Surlys are nice true. I have a 520 that I love and adore - but now that I think of it - it doesn't come smaller than 48cm with a 28.5 inch standover. (I'm lucky I fit) The 520 was the benchmark for touring bikes for over 20 years. Most people who own them have had them forever. Trying to buy a used one off ebay? They still go for beaucoup bucks - even 20 years old. Again, Surlys are nice. I've thought about getting one - but my 520 is my baby. It's my "keep no matter what" bike. Also, as far as touring bikes go - 520s roll fast. Much faster than my Jamis. Surlys are nice too though. (I've heard that Salsa is owned by the same place that owns Surly - anyone know if this is correct?)

[KnottedYet]

Surly is owned by Quality Bicycle Parts.
Salsa is, too.

And a few other things, here and there.... http://www.qbp.com/brands.html

They distribute far more brands than they own. According to the Surly folks, QBP gives them quite a lot of latitude to get outrageous with ideas. I think it has certainly paid off.

I think it's amusing that some of my favorite bikes are owned by QBP. I am their niche market!

[Catrin]

Surly is owned by Quality Bicycle Parts.
Salsa is, too.

And a few other things, here and there.... http://www.qbp.com/brands.html

They distribute far more brands than they own. According to the Surly folks, QBP gives them quite a lot of latitude to get outrageous with ideas. I think it has certainly paid off.

I think it's amusing that some of my favorite bikes are owned by QBP. I am their niche market!

This is very interesting, it looks like most of my bike-related things are from companies owned by QBP - it looks like a lot of us are their niche market!

Moderncyclista - the 520 and Jamis Aurora have been the only two real contestants for me with the Surly LHT - as much as the Vaya got my attention for a second. I don't know which one I would have chosen if both fit me - it would have been like having to choose between 3 fantastic bikes