eat your heart out

[fore]

i went to work after class today.. lo and behold, my new frame/parts/etc was there!

[fubar5]

kickin ass and bustin heads at the punk rock show man. Love those Surly frames I do.

[fore]

here's what it looks like right now. the only difference betwen the photo and it's actual appearance are the pedals. i finally spent some time to get my SPDs off my old bike and put em on, but that was after the photo was taken.

full specs for whoever's interested:

Frame: 2003 Surly Steamroller, 49cm
Headset: Cane Creek S2, black. 1" threadless
Stem: ITM Road Racing, 80mm, 80deg, black.
Bars: ITM Super 330, 42cm, black.
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN-53
Cranks: Sugino 75. 49t for commuting, 50t for racing.
Chain: KMC 1/8"
Saddle: Selle Italia Nitrox
Racing Wheelset: Velocity Aerohead rims, Surly hubs, Surly 15t cog + lockring. Panaracer Stradius T.T. tires, 700x20c. Kenda ultra-light tubes.
Commuting Wheelset: (FRONT) FiR rim, Campy Veloce hub (REAR) Alex rim, Suzue hub, Surly 16t cog + lockring. mixmatch tires, kenda tubes.

this thing is a BLAST to ride. i haven't felt this good about a bike in quite some time.

[fubar5]

Sweet setup man!


A surly 1x1 frame is the next thing on my list.

[fore]

if i can save up enough $ before i get laid off at the end of the summer i'm gonna pick up a 1x1 also. i need to make use of being able to get things at wholesale cost while i can!

[BBQ]

Beautiful ride!!!!

Whats up w/the steer tube sticking up though?

[Resident]

Tiny!!!

[shrimpx]

man, and i thought MY handlebars were low

kickin' ride, enjoy it.

[fore]

Originally posted by BBQ
Beautiful ride!!!!

Whats up w/the steer tube sticking up though?

thanks man..

the steer tube.. well, i didnt want to cut it too short and find out i wanted the bars higher. once i get the bars where i'm comfortable i'll take off the excess, if any.

Originally posted by Resident
Tiny!!!

well, i'm a short guy, what can i say.

Originally posted by shrimpx
man, and i thought MY handlebars were low

like i said, i'm still tryin to find my comfy spot. i raised em up a little tonight, we'll see how things feel tomorrow. odds are they're gonna stay pretty low.

[fubar5]

Hehe, fore said short. LOL

[fore]

you lost me man. is that the secret word of the day or something?