Surly Steamroller Photo Superthread!!!
#676
Gold chains on everything
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#678
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That's an accurate description. The plus side to some of their 'ugly' colors is that not once have I worried about scratching it.
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#679
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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I feel like Surly just chooses paint for their frames based on which color they can think of a funny/edgy name for.
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I've only seen it in pics, not IRL, but I'm digging the color. I'd love to build it up with silver components (plus maybe black rims) as a townie.
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#686
Your cog is slipping.
This is like saying looks are the last consideration when choosing someone to date.
While other factors are certainly important, visual attraction is usually the first thing that sparks interest. We're only human.
While other factors are certainly important, visual attraction is usually the first thing that sparks interest. We're only human.
#689
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That second one pops up all over my Instagram. Its been growing on me. Blue Lug rules.
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My thought was, if they brazed on cable stops they should've post-mounted those Paul Racers while they're at it.
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Hitting the trails. Going to throw on some 32's as soon as I'm done being skid happy. This is my first fixed gear build and it's safe to say that I am completely addicted to riding now.
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Rounded out the fleet for the foreseeable future this weekend when my Roller arrived. Funny the poster above mentioned green bikes. This is definitely a pee/spicy mustard yellow color outside but takes on an almost green hue when sitting in my apartment under lower light. It's since be de-logo'd and looks even better that way imo.
Overall satisfied with Surly's complete components. Where I wasn't there was an immediate swap as you can see. May try some different saddles and tire sizes but overall -
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Oh trust me I do! I've since put on some 32 Victoria Pros (which look like 28mm) and I have had to force myself to stop skidding on pavement because I ripped through my last Rando in about 2 weeks, but I enjoyed every second of it! I'm loving my build so far. Just put a reissue Turbo seat on, which felt like an ass hatchet at first and took a few days to dial in right. Next up will be a new stem and bars and then some new cranks. My Truvativ cranks are better than the Retrospec cranks I was using before I knew better, but the Power Spline Bottom Bracket is garbage.
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New changes
sorry for the **** photos, wont let me post URLs. New Omniums with a All city pursuit 47t ring. New FSA mtb bars. 35c Vittoria on the back and a 32c on the front. This bike is a blast to ride!
#700
My pants used to fit me