Originally Posted by
usedbutnotup
But I do appreciate the self-deprecating face-saving going on at Surly, kind of like, "We know we're not getting over on anyone anymore with the hip, indy hype, so let's just be honest and play up the fact that we are owned by the largest bike distribution company in the USA."
Yeah, ain't that the truth. Which is why I bought a "cheaper" fat bike and don't see myself buying a Surly anytime soon. Nice bikes...but what are you getting for the money? An amusing website? Steel frames? They are cool bikes...but for what you get for the money? Go next door to Salsa and get something better. Just my .02. No hate towards Surly on my end, but I can't help but think alot of [not all] buyers are buying into a cool, different web site and not really shopping for what might best fit their particular needs. And truthfully, if anyone doesn't realize QBP and Salsa and Surly [among others] are under one roof, well that's your fault. YRMV.[/QUOTE]
Did you mean "self defecating" I get those confused.