The next batch of Big Dummies is out.
07-25-08, 07:25 PM
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The next batch of Big Dummies is out.
From the Surly Blog.
https://www.surlybikes.com/2008_07_01...01151224686803
18" Big Dummy framesets are going into stock at our distributor as I write this. More 18" framesets, 22" framesets, and 16" framesets will arrive next week. 20" and more 22" framesets will arrive near the end of August/beginning of September.
They cost more now. $1050 is retail. Life is hard. It still costs less than a Hummer or a Prius.
They cost more now. $1050 is retail. Life is hard. It still costs less than a Hummer or a Prius.
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when they say they will go fast they arnt kidding. I actually work at a shop and its going to be a challenge to get 3 18" frames. it sounds like they are limiting each shop to only 1 or two of similar sizes and it makes me sad cause me, jon and one of our customers are all wanting an 18" Time to sweet talk the other shops
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I'm 6ft and ride a 58cm LHT. I fit comfortably on my 18" Big Dummy. I generally prefer big frames, but if you look at the BD specs the effective TT on each size is really long.
Effective TT:
- 18" BD = 596mm
- 58cm LHT = 586mm
Perhaps you can fit an 18" which will be out sooner?
Effective TT:
- 18" BD = 596mm
- 58cm LHT = 586mm
Perhaps you can fit an 18" which will be out sooner?
07-27-08, 07:19 AM
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I'm 6ft and ride a 58cm LHT. I fit comfortably on my 18" Big Dummy. I generally prefer big frames, but if you look at the BD specs the effective TT on each size is really long.
Effective TT:
- 18" BD = 596mm
- 58cm LHT = 586mm
Perhaps you can fit an 18" which will be out sooner?
Effective TT:
- 18" BD = 596mm
- 58cm LHT = 586mm
Perhaps you can fit an 18" which will be out sooner?
I don't really mind the extra wait. I don't have the money to finish off the bike entirely at the moment.
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Speaking of sizing, I'm 6ft tall and ride a 58cm track bike (non surly) i will have to order a big dummy without being able to sit on one, seems the stores round here wont get any unless ordered. I'm thinking an 18" might be best, but i don't want to be too stretched out. has anyone else any sizing thoughts?
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Speaking of sizing, I'm 6ft tall and ride a 58cm track bike (non surly) i will have to order a big dummy without being able to sit on one, seems the stores round here wont get any unless ordered. I'm thinking an 18" might be best, but i don't want to be too stretched out. has anyone else any sizing thoughts?
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When I ordered mine, the shop had me come in and they took my measurements to figure out which size to order for me.
I'm getting albatross bars, a Rohloff 14-speed hub gear, and and hub generator light.
I'm getting albatross bars, a Rohloff 14-speed hub gear, and and hub generator light.
07-28-08, 10:29 AM
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Well for one data point I'm 6ft tall [normally proportioned] and ride an 18" BD with Titec H-bars. The frame fits fine and I could ride with some MTB riser bars as well.
I also ride a 58cm LHT and find the 18" BD a good fit.
I also ride a 58cm LHT and find the 18" BD a good fit.
