My new commuter -bandwidth warning, bike pron.
09-19-07, 05:41 PM
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My new commuter -bandwidth warning, bike pron.
Those of you who browse the for sale forums may know I've been trying to sell my Breezer Uptown 8. A fellow forum member bought my Breezer on the very day I picked up my new Surly. I'm just showing off as I am excited. But my LBS gets most of the credit. He built it up and helped me with all of the choices. He also built the wheels. I'm sure having a blast going to and from work this week.
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09-19-07, 05:52 PM
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Here's what I can remember:
Ultegra Brifters, 105 front and rear dr
FSA Energy Compact Crank (50-34), FSA Mega Exo BB
Shimano 12-24 casette
Ritchey Biomax HB's, 42 cm
Cane Creek Brake Handles
Salsa Stem
Avid Shorty 4 Canti Brakes
Chris King Threadless Headset
Tserve Panaracers, 35mm, Venus TCB rims, forgot the spokes.
Shimano Deore XT Hubs
SRAM PL1090R Chain
DMR V12 Mag pedals
Brooks B-17
Planet Bike fenders
Topeak Explorer Rack
Ultegra Brifters, 105 front and rear dr
FSA Energy Compact Crank (50-34), FSA Mega Exo BB
Shimano 12-24 casette
Ritchey Biomax HB's, 42 cm
Cane Creek Brake Handles
Salsa Stem
Avid Shorty 4 Canti Brakes
Chris King Threadless Headset
Tserve Panaracers, 35mm, Venus TCB rims, forgot the spokes.
Shimano Deore XT Hubs
SRAM PL1090R Chain
DMR V12 Mag pedals
Brooks B-17
Planet Bike fenders
Topeak Explorer Rack
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Surly Crosscheck, custom build
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09-19-07, 05:53 PM
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vedy nice, vedy nice indeed.
Is it me or are those cranks long? Must be 175's. I like the look of the FSA cranks with the black finish, really ties it all together. Looks like a B17 and the tires must be 32's or bigger I think?
Is it me or are those cranks long? Must be 175's. I like the look of the FSA cranks with the black finish, really ties it all together. Looks like a B17 and the tires must be 32's or bigger I think?
09-19-07, 05:55 PM
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The cranks for 172.5, tires are 35's and yep it's a B17. I should have posted the parts list with the original.
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Oh, the bike picture w/garage door background police have dictated no caps on the valve stems, and no saddle bag either. Just saying...
09-19-07, 06:09 PM
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Nice build. It looks like it will just about handle anything. Enjoy the new ride!
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Wow! I love it.
09-19-07, 06:29 PM
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I'd love to be commuting on that.
I'd add a light instead of the rear reflector on the rack. But otherwise, WOW.
I'd add a light instead of the rear reflector on the rack. But otherwise, WOW.
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Awesome bike!!
I just emailed a guy on craigslist about a cross check...
I just emailed a guy on craigslist about a cross check...
09-19-07, 07:32 PM
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BEAUTIFUL! and i'm sure it rides beautiful too. i'm interested in what kind of camera you used? the pictures came out really nice with the colors and all.
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Nice!
mmmm... seeing all these cross checks are making me want one for myself! Is there anything that bike CAN'T do?
mmmm... seeing all these cross checks are making me want one for myself! Is there anything that bike CAN'T do?
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I want that bike.
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Beautiful build. What is that silver doohickey coming off the rear brake cable in the fourth picture?
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Looks a lot like my Nova (down to the BB and the BioMax handlebars), which must mean it's nice 
Seriously, a beautiful bike. Out of curiosity, why did you go for the Ultegra brifters when the drivetrain is 105? I've never used Ultegra, so maybe I'm just ignorant...
Seriously, a beautiful bike. Out of curiosity, why did you go for the Ultegra brifters when the drivetrain is 105? I've never used Ultegra, so maybe I'm just ignorant...
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