Originally Posted by
MrLucky
I'm pretty new to bikes in general and espcially building bikes so I didn't understand a word you said! haha I caught some of it. What kind of wheels are you running there, would you need to get extra thick rims to get tyres that fat? and I got it add race stem and bar, then pull levers though building a custom rack may be a bit out of my depth lol (i am only 15!) so I'll have to buy one. I prefer going single speed just for the sheer simplicity of it and I just wanted to ask. Do you have any suggestions for making it totally bombproof and strong as well as waterproof like you said? I'll check out white industries hubs btw
Start here:
http://surlybikes.com/bikes/pugsley
The Pugsley and it's many cousins are purpose built to run much wider rims and tyres that cannot be run in a standard frame... drop bars and their controls are my preferred set up on most bikes.
Sealed cartridge bearings in the hubs and bottom bracket are essential if you plan to get wet as is the use of frame saver to protect a steel frame from internal rust.
I picked up my Pug used at a great price and with the new freewheel in the back and what I would have had to pay for a custom rack (I build these) I am into this for less than 1K although buying a new Pugsley off the rack would cost double that but would still be cheaper than building it up from it's respective parts.
They really are a rather incredible ride and much more versatile than many people think... I live in a place where winter lasts over 6 months and the Pug really shines at this and is also great for adventuring and will handle terrain other bikes cannot.