Surly Steamroller Owners
10-24-08 | 12:44 PM
#2
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i have enjoyed riding mine very much, got it back in april...i run 23s on it right now and i am thinking about putting some winter tires on it soon so i will probably go with 35s, supposedly the frame can fit 38s and fenders but i haven't tried
it's a fun bike
it's a fun bike
10-24-08 | 02:44 PM
#7
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 211
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From: Kent, Ohio
Bikes: Waterford 1200, Redline Monocog, Redline Conquest Pro, Surly Long Haul Trucker, and a Sunday BMX bike!
I haven't raced yet. Next week is going to be the maiden voyage.
But to get ready for the race, I've taken it on the local single track a decent bit and it's handled well enough. Geometry is a bit tight for off-roading, but for my first few cross races, it should probably work fine. I've got it set up single speed with front and rear brakes.
But to get ready for the race, I've taken it on the local single track a decent bit and it's handled well enough. Geometry is a bit tight for off-roading, but for my first few cross races, it should probably work fine. I've got it set up single speed with front and rear brakes.
10-24-08 | 03:54 PM
#8
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Joined: Apr 2008
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I love mine. Its my favorite bike i've ever purchased just cause of how comfy it rides and the versatility of it. I'm currently running 32s fixed just for the comfort of low PSI but I run 25s all the time since we don't get much snow/ice here in TX.
10-24-08 | 04:08 PM
#9
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 189
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From: Minneapolis!
Bikes: 2005 Surly Steamroller, 2003 Surly Pacer, 2009 Surly LHT, 2010 Surly LHT, 2007 Surly CrossCheck, 1988 Schwinn Prologue
I run 32c Vittoria Randonneurs. I love my Steamroller!! The frame is tough as hell and the geometry feels better than any other bike I've ridden.
10-24-08 | 05:11 PM
#10
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 445
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Bikes: Serotta Colorado III Track (Renyolds Ouzo Pro Aero Fork, Dura-Ace to Mavic CXP-14 wheels, Sugino crank, Thomson and 3T the rest), Steelman Cyclocross (Campy Record 10, Deda Newton & Thomson stuff)
I've been running mine like this: https://velospace.org/node/8838 but with flat bars and a cheap saddle for cross races. It's awesome.
Although, I have been thinking about selling the frame/and or complete bike to fund a geared cross build, I'd rather have both, but I'm not sure I can justify three bikes...
Although, I have been thinking about selling the frame/and or complete bike to fund a geared cross build, I'd rather have both, but I'm not sure I can justify three bikes...
