Originally Posted by
JeffS
Surlys are good for people who can't decide what bike they really want, which seems to describe the OP -- no offense intended, just an observation.
They attract the "I'm going to run three different drivetrains and six different handlebars in a year" crowd. I have individual bikes for specific tasks; not really interested in one bike to do each less effectively.
Exactly. That's why I bought mine, and after a year, I found a configuration I liked. This is why the 132.5mm spacing isn't ideal (to describe it as a 'problem' might be a little much). If you know what you want, pick one and go with it.
Originally Posted by
JeffS
For me, the geometry of the CC ruled it out. High BB, low HT and long TT results in most of them being built with awkward stem/spacer configurations.
Yes, long top tube.