Originally Posted by Sammyboy
Nothing is so great about them. They're solid, no nonsense bikes, with no major problems, and that's it.
Which in turn is what is great about them!
Simple steel bikes with ample tyre clearance and braze ons.
They have brought the essence of the Rivendells and other custom builders of this world to the price point of the average joe.
(Not that I am seriously comparing them with Rivendell, but if you can do without the lugs and the looks then Surly is a bargain.)