My Tiny Touring Bike - LHT
07-10-06, 03:09 PM
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The Rock Cycle
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My Tiny Touring Bike - LHT
I've had the bike for 6 months now, but we finally got it configured just the way I want it.
Here's the build:
2005 Surly Long Haul Trucker, size 42cm frame
Sage Green
Shimano XT Crankset, 165mm arms
Shimano M-324 SPD pedals
XT rear der., LX front der.
9 speed XT 11-34 cassette
Dura Ace 9 sp down tube shifters
Terry Liberator Ti-Race saddle
XT seatpost
Cane Creek S3 headset
Bontrager stem and handlebars
Diacomp Aero Brake Levers
Specialized Cross Levers
Avid Single Digit 5 V-Brakes
Sun Rynolite 36h rims, DT Spokes, XT hubs
Continental Top Touring 2000 tires, 26x1.75
Planet Bike Freddy Fenders
Delta Sherpa Rack (I plan on touring with a Bob Trailer and 2 small panniers)
click on photo for larger image
Here's the build:
2005 Surly Long Haul Trucker, size 42cm frame
Sage Green
Shimano XT Crankset, 165mm arms
Shimano M-324 SPD pedals
XT rear der., LX front der.
9 speed XT 11-34 cassette
Dura Ace 9 sp down tube shifters
Terry Liberator Ti-Race saddle
XT seatpost
Cane Creek S3 headset
Bontrager stem and handlebars
Diacomp Aero Brake Levers
Specialized Cross Levers
Avid Single Digit 5 V-Brakes
Sun Rynolite 36h rims, DT Spokes, XT hubs
Continental Top Touring 2000 tires, 26x1.75
Planet Bike Freddy Fenders
Delta Sherpa Rack (I plan on touring with a Bob Trailer and 2 small panniers)
click on photo for larger image
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07-10-06, 03:14 PM
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Here's a couple more photos:
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07-10-06, 03:30 PM
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That's so damn cute and tough at the same time - my wife has a 46cm and it feels like a toy whenever I move it around.
07-10-06, 06:17 PM
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Good job!
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07-10-06, 06:37 PM
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[QUOTE=kesroberts]That's so damn cute and tough at the same time/QUOTE]
+1. And intelligently configured.
+1. And intelligently configured.
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07-10-06, 07:31 PM
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Anybody know if you can get a Surly with couplers? Those are fine looking touring bikes.
07-10-06, 08:37 PM
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I've seen pics of Surly's and Soma's, both steel frames, with S&S couplers. Bilenky does them, I think.
07-12-06, 12:36 AM
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That is really well done. Did you buy the wheels pre-built through one of the mail order stores or have them built? I guess with XT hubs you probably had them built. I had heard the Rhynolites were the hot setup for 26". Very nice.
07-12-06, 04:37 AM
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Great bike. 
Let us know how the 26 x 1.75 tires perform.
Right size? or would 1.5 suit better?
Let us know how the 26 x 1.75 tires perform.
Right size? or would 1.5 suit better?
07-12-06, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by mtnroads
That is really well done. Did you buy the wheels pre-built through one of the mail order stores or have them built? I guess with XT hubs you probably had them built. I had heard the Rhynolites were the hot setup for 26". Very nice.
These Sun wheels I saw in a Nashbar catalog for $119, after 10% off they were $109. Way too good to pass up. Cheaper than the parts for the originally planned wheels too. So I got them.
These wheels are probably way overkill for my 105 lbs, pulling a Bob trailer. But I like having a sturdy bike.
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07-12-06, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by georgiaboy
Great bike.
Let us know how the 26 x 1.75 tires perform.
Right size? or would 1.5 suit better?
Let us know how the 26 x 1.75 tires perform.
Right size? or would 1.5 suit better?
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07-12-06, 08:02 AM
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Thanks to everyone for the compliments on this bike. We spent a lot of time thinking about how to set this up, and I'm quite pleased with it now.
It is a very sturdy and tough bike. I really think of it more as a vehicle than a bike. For such a small bike, it's no lighweight, it's about 30 lbs unloaded! I like to say that it is as comfortable as a couch, and almost as fast! It will carry anything I can strap onto it though. It's a real workhorse.
It is a very sturdy and tough bike. I really think of it more as a vehicle than a bike. For such a small bike, it's no lighweight, it's about 30 lbs unloaded! I like to say that it is as comfortable as a couch, and almost as fast! It will carry anything I can strap onto it though. It's a real workhorse.
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