Spent a bit of time on Surly's website today, and I love it. While their website is slick, their comments are not those of marketers, more just the guys who make enough money making great bikes that they no longer have to convince us, the buying public.

Here are a couple of selections I particularly liked:

We've made some edits based on questions or concerns people raised, but have left it mostly untouched. Unlike your mom.

And anyway they're fugly.

Saddle WTB SST Comp , Steel rails. Black vinyl. Feels pretty o.k.

We sell this as a frameset only, and advise that to properly make use of the option this frame provides, a certain level of mechanical aptitude is required. You have been warned.

If you’ve ever wanted a little more float and traction to get you over the hills and through the woods to Grandmother’s House of Ill Repute and Freestyle Taxidermy, consider the Moonlander.

I note, however, that they are after a new marketing manager, I hope that their new one doesnt kill off this style.

Disclaimer: I own a LHT, and love it. I have been on a few short tours, and on the last one was heavily loaded, and had to ride a km through deep mud in socks and sandals. I didnt want to put my feet down. My bike performed beautifully, much better that I expected it to.

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