Older Pugsley - worth $750?
12-17-18, 11:38 AM
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They started the industry trend. I'll give them that. Hats off to Surly. But they are no longer a trend setter.
But in the big picture of fat bike sales they (Surly bikes not QBP) are irrelevant. There is a only a small dedicated group of people that buy them. Like I said...I haven't seen one on the trails in over 2 years of traveling the different trail systems of WI and Upper Michigan. Nobody rides them because there are better lighter bikes out there.
But in the big picture of fat bike sales they (Surly bikes not QBP) are irrelevant. There is a only a small dedicated group of people that buy them. Like I said...I haven't seen one on the trails in over 2 years of traveling the different trail systems of WI and Upper Michigan. Nobody rides them because there are better lighter bikes out there.
- They introduced the 4" fat bike as we now know it...
- Then they introduced the 5" fat bike as we know it...
- Then they introduced the plus-sized mtb as we know it...
- While they did not invent the long-tail cargo bike, the Big Dummy (along with the Kona Ute to a lesser extent) is the reason cargo bikes became a "thing" in the past 10 years.
- While they did not invent the 29er, the Karate Monkey was the first one to show you could have one with a short chain-stay, and I would say is as responsible as Gary Fisher or Niner for the wheel-size actually gaining traction (no pun intended). The affordable and versatile KM was many people's gateway drug into 29ers back in the mid 2000's.
- The Long Haul Trucker is STILL a staple among touring cyclists.
And one thing they still do is outfit their frames with a ton of extra braze-ons and accommodation for different gearing and hub options. So they have a strong appeal among who likes to tinker and change up bike setups. Heck, my Karate Monkey has existed as single speed, 1x9, rigid, HT, trail bike, and on/off road adventure/light touring bike. Maybe nobody in Michigan cares about any of this, but apparently people in other parts of the country do.
As far as how many you see.... I have seen Surlys off all types everywhere I have lived. Sure they are a minority, but they are also a small company. And I still see some (including fat bikes) even now on the trails and on the road/street where I live now in upstate NY.
BTW, the Wednesday has been a very successful fat bike for Surly. I guess just not up in MI.
Yes, Surlys will never be a hit with the weight-obsessed. Somehow, that has never really hurt them. They know their market.
12-17-18, 12:26 PM
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12-23-18, 05:05 PM
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The Pugsley is awesome..$750 depends on the condition of the bike...But ignore the BS. The original Pugs is still totally relevant.
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