Bike is growing on me
06-02-23, 09:52 AM
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Bike is growing on me
In late 2016 Surly brought out the new flat bar Cross Check configuration. Early 17 a local shop has their spring sale. I ordered one, flat bar and 1 x 9 drive train were the main changes . . The only changes I have made to the bike are I traded the shop the next wider version of the stock seat, and put a Topeak quick track rack on it.
My feet were already starting to get to me even though I didn't realize it. So I hadn't rode it much. Now that I am getting back to riding, I am realizing how much I like this bike
I also have a Surly Steamroller and Long Haul Trucker
My feet were already starting to get to me even though I didn't realize it. So I hadn't rode it much. Now that I am getting back to riding, I am realizing how much I like this bike
I also have a Surly Steamroller and Long Haul Trucker
06-02-23, 12:02 PM
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06-03-23, 01:12 PM
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If I could own only one bicycle, it would be a road touring bike, a category into which your Surly LHT fits.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
06-03-23, 01:43 PM
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06-09-23, 08:51 AM
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I had a 700c LHT that I sold for a 26” wheel LHT. Shortly thereafter got a CrossCheck. With light 35-38 mm tires the CrossCheck made a good multipurpose bike. It’s funny to see they’ve turned it into a flat bar bike.
06-13-23, 02:08 PM
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
06-13-23, 04:44 PM
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I have both a Surly Steamroller and Stragler and love both for city and gravel rides.
Both help me enjoy riding and not be concerned with breaking any personal records.
Both help me enjoy riding and not be concerned with breaking any personal records.
06-17-23, 05:14 AM
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Just bought a Surly Ghost Grappler.
To be fair, I didn't know what to expect. Riding position is NOT like my mt bike and NOT like my road set up. Hard to explain. Gearing is completely different.
However, after two weeks of riding it... starting to see why I wanted one. It's heavy, but a nice ride. Spent most of my 23 mile ride yesterday in the saddle. Didn't feel the need to stand ad get off my a**. I'll go somewhere fast, but can go ride out on gravel and get out of town.
So I'm growing into it.
*Should say nowhere fast...
To be fair, I didn't know what to expect. Riding position is NOT like my mt bike and NOT like my road set up. Hard to explain. Gearing is completely different.
However, after two weeks of riding it... starting to see why I wanted one. It's heavy, but a nice ride. Spent most of my 23 mile ride yesterday in the saddle. Didn't feel the need to stand ad get off my a**. I'll go somewhere fast, but can go ride out on gravel and get out of town.
So I'm growing into it.
*Should say nowhere fast...
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06-17-23, 01:17 PM
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Just bought a Surly Ghost Grappler.
To be fair, I didn't know what to expect. Riding position is NOT like my mt bike and NOT like my road set up. Hard to explain. Gearing is completely different.
However, after two weeks of riding it... starting to see why I wanted one. It's heavy, but a nice ride. Spent most of my 23 mile ride yesterday in the saddle. Didn't feel the need to stand ad get off my a**. I'll go somewhere fast, but can go ride out on gravel and get out of town.
So I'm growing into it.
To be fair, I didn't know what to expect. Riding position is NOT like my mt bike and NOT like my road set up. Hard to explain. Gearing is completely different.
However, after two weeks of riding it... starting to see why I wanted one. It's heavy, but a nice ride. Spent most of my 23 mile ride yesterday in the saddle. Didn't feel the need to stand ad get off my a**. I'll go somewhere fast, but can go ride out on gravel and get out of town.
So I'm growing into it.
