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09-07-09, 04:07 AM
After mulling the decision for well over a year I've decided to get a dedicated touring rig, and yes, I've decided to go with the Surly Long Haul Trucker. I know the complete bike is pretty well spec'd, but I'd like to do a complete build for 2 reasons:
1) Learning Experience - I'd like to understand as much as I can about my touring rig before undertaking any long outings. This way if anything were to happen I'd be more well prepared.
2) Exact Spec Preferences - While it's already well spec'd, I'd like to put something together more to my exact preferences. Specifically, I want something ultra reliable, and therefor ultra simple and durable. And of course having it ideally set for my body would be great as well.
About me: I've been a regular bike commuter for the past 15 years, and in that time I've learned and understand most maintenance essentials. I'm probably capable of doing just about anything except building wheels, though I've never removed/installed a crank set either. That said, I've never done a complete build before.
Who I'm looking for: Someone at least moderately experienced with complete builds, maintenance, and touring experience. I'd also prefer someone pragmatic/non-ideological. I haven't decided on every aspect of the build by any means, and I'd like the person I work with to serve mainly as a technical adviser. And since I'm new to the build thing I want someone patient and even tempered.
I'd like to do as much of the build myself as I possibly can. Again, my helper would serve primarily as a technical adviser, but also help with the build itself when needed (as is very likely the case). I will be happy to pay you fairly for your time and help.
I'm not in any major hurry as I don't have any tours planned until early next year. In addition to paying you fairly you'd also have my lifelong gratitude :)
1) Learning Experience - I'd like to understand as much as I can about my touring rig before undertaking any long outings. This way if anything were to happen I'd be more well prepared.
2) Exact Spec Preferences - While it's already well spec'd, I'd like to put something together more to my exact preferences. Specifically, I want something ultra reliable, and therefor ultra simple and durable. And of course having it ideally set for my body would be great as well.
About me: I've been a regular bike commuter for the past 15 years, and in that time I've learned and understand most maintenance essentials. I'm probably capable of doing just about anything except building wheels, though I've never removed/installed a crank set either. That said, I've never done a complete build before.
Who I'm looking for: Someone at least moderately experienced with complete builds, maintenance, and touring experience. I'd also prefer someone pragmatic/non-ideological. I haven't decided on every aspect of the build by any means, and I'd like the person I work with to serve mainly as a technical adviser. And since I'm new to the build thing I want someone patient and even tempered.
I'd like to do as much of the build myself as I possibly can. Again, my helper would serve primarily as a technical adviser, but also help with the build itself when needed (as is very likely the case). I will be happy to pay you fairly for your time and help.
I'm not in any major hurry as I don't have any tours planned until early next year. In addition to paying you fairly you'd also have my lifelong gratitude :)