Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Thoughts on the Steamroller?

Anyone ride a Surly Steamroller? Thoughts?

nice if you want a burly ass fixed commuter that can take big ****ing tires - 35C. i am toying with the idea of buying one for my winter bike. it definitely doesn't have track geometry or anything of the like, if you are looking for that style of a ride. they aren't sexy, they are actually kind of ugly. but they definitely have their use.

if you like the idea of something for insane commuting, but also want braze-ons and mounts and such, check out the kogswell, too.

I ride one, it's a newer bike for me. I have a great Omega track bike also. Much different feel. The Surly is the bike I ride when I'm not paying attention, or going to drink a ton of beer. Super solid, but not as responsive. Also a it's not that light.

I love my steamroller. it's not very light, but i think it's a good looking bike over all. I recomend it. Bombproof

Me, I have one thanks to tehz selling his. I've been commuting about 100 miles/week on it for the last 6 months or so. How does that saying go? Big girls need love too?
Definitely heavy, but very smooth. I went from commuting on a couple different mountain bikes to this bike. This eats up the potholes and bumps about as well, even with the 23's that I've currently got on it. I definitely agree with putting big fat tires and fenders on it, then riding through just about any crappy weather or terrain you may run into.

Cool. Thanks. This is exactly what I'm looking for... a bombproof commuter upon which to brave the craptastic winter conditions we have around here.

get the nashbar studded snow tires and slay the hardpack.

Concurring with what has been said already (even though it sounds as if you've been convinced), a steamroller is a great fit for commuting/bar/foul weather/bombing around; with a riser bar set up it feels like a BMX, but only with 700c wheels. The gaping stays are a huge plus. I would suggest dropping in some frame saver, for the winters to come.

definitly put some risers on it. Feels awesome. To my suprise the thing climbs really well with risers and a 51x18 ratio

If you want to spend a bit more money, get the Il Pompino. Basically the same geometry and a similar tubeset (maybe a little better?), but allows cantis or v's.

I really like mine, with coaster brake out back. Sturdy, comfortable, basically what has already been said.

When you are deciding what size to get, remember that they tend to fit a bit 'long' compared to other manufacturers' frames of the same size.

Bollocks, I say! My Steamroller looks good, handles sweetly, and if it is too heavy then you, my friend, are too weak. Get some gears and a carbon frame, ya pansies.

Bollocks, I say! My Steamroller looks good, handles sweetly, and if it is too heavy then you, my friend, are too weak. Get some gears and a carbon frame, ya pansies.

nice avatar. eddie lives...