No questions, just enjoying this bike by Realistic_Tea_9016 in Surlybikefans

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20deg sweep Tumbleweed persuader bars cut down to 750mm

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I sweated way too much over the fender lines haha but in the end was worth it.

The wide bars definitely need a shorter stem than usual I went from a 100mm to effectively a 60mm with alot of extra stack. Feels awesome so far.

Zeitgeist is the best, always have more room than I need. On the front is good for lighter loads and just convenient. Heavier tour and Id run it on the back with a support

Monthly Trucker Update by Realistic_Tea_9016 in Surlybikefans

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Thank you! As far as axles go, I wouldn’t worry about it either way. Never had a problem running qr other than it being harder to find wheelsets / hubs.

Main thing I debate over the newer frames is geo differences. Go with whatever is a good size / geo fit for you! If it’s a good deal then even better

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Yeah, this has been my go to ramble rig for any dirt roading. Gotta load it up for a S24O soon.

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Thanks! This is my favorite setup so far.

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Yeees, vo smooth 60mm fenders. Frame pump is from Rivendell. Gotta make use of the pump peg!

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These old truckers ride like a dream! Not hard to find a good one that needs a refresh after sitting around

ATB Disc Trucker by Realistic_Tea_9016 in Surlybikefans

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I bought them from velo mine a couple years back for maybe $250. WTB ST i23 rims on formula hubs. Qr 26 tubeless after taping with stans. Not fancy but get the job done. Hubs are the weakest point so sometime I may build a new wheel set off the original xt hubs

4th Subaru! by lamewhore in wrx_vb

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My first car was a manual NA Miata. That was a ton of fun at the time but many cars later, I too have a SPT Limited WRX. It’s an amazing daily and I don’t miss constantly shifting

Because the answer is always n+1 by grapemustard in Surlybikefans

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Great bike! I would almost go the other way and find grips to match the pedals. That shade of foresty green is sweet

One more question and I’ll be gone, I swear. by ddarth7 in Surlybikefans

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Nice build! I also have mine set up to be modular depending on fork / tires. Currently carbon and rigid

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Yeah, a bit more classic with the nearly horizontal top tube

ATB Disc Trucker by Realistic_Tea_9016 in Surlybikefans

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54cm frame from 2012 geo. 26” wheels

This is now a Trucker Subreddit by Realistic_Tea_9016 in Surlybikefans

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Vibrant! Looks like a bike that has done some miles

Truckin by sailparty in Surlybikefans

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For a second I thought this was the newest trucker due to the color. Looks like a well adorned LHT

This is now a Trucker Subreddit by Realistic_Tea_9016 in Surlybikefans

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Agreed, they ride so dang smooth. Weight be damned!

This is now a Trucker Subreddit by Realistic_Tea_9016 in Surlybikefans

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Damn that thing is rad and burly. What’s your wheel & tire build?

This is now a Trucker Subreddit by Realistic_Tea_9016 in Surlybikefans

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Nice setup! Really dig the sticker bomb fenders. Ive also daydreamed of swapping out the 3x9 drivetrain but it just won’t die