|   Is there any reason I shouldn't buy a Surly 1x1 ? | MellowCat
Nov 12, 2003 7:47 PM | | The time is near for me to ride a "real" Singlespeed. I love my ENO hub and all, but its going on a beater for full time fixed riding. So...looking to order a frame and rear wheel, have the rest laying around.
I was serious about a SPOT, and still really like their product, but I'm just not sure its worth double the price to ride a SPOT over a 1x1. The SPOT numbers fit me alittle better, on the 1x1 I'm not sure which to get, the 20 or 22? I ride a 21" now. I need a long seat tube and shorter toptube(6', 35.5" inseam). My only issue going with the 20" frame is the really small Headtube. My current 21" frame has a 6.5" headtube and I still need some spacers with my 2" riser and 5deg stem, this is the only reason I was thinking 22 with its 6.3" headtube.
So, the big question before I got rambling... Is there any reason I shouldn't buy the Surly? I know it weighs a pound or so more than a Spot, but what else?
Thanks,
MC |
| Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! (nm) | Fast Freddy
Nov 12, 2003 7:54 PM | | |
| Only One.... | lanpope
Nov 12, 2003 8:23 PM | | The Karate Monkey :-)
Surly's rock...and they are inexpensive
Get one...or two...you love 'em
LP (proud owner of two Surly SS's) |
| For a big guy like yourself... | teambender
Nov 13, 2003 4:40 AM | | I agree that the Karate Monkey would be a great choice. 29ers run he bars higher than their 26" counterparts and you'd get the benefits of having one of the most versatile frames around.
To "guess-timate" your size on your current ride, I'd measure from a level surface to the center of your bar and go from there. That way you can compare your actual fit to what's listed on the Surly website.
Hope that helps! |
| where is the Surly frames welded/made? nm | interloper
Nov 13, 2003 4:15 PM | | |
| In Taiwan, same as On-One and Kogswell.... NM | gspot
Nov 13, 2003 4:48 PM | | |
| Planet Earth [nm] | shiggy©®
Nov 13, 2003 4:51 PM | | |
| do NOT mention welds here!! ;-) nm | bn
Nov 13, 2003 5:50 PM | | |
| Well... | MellowCat
Nov 13, 2003 5:38 PM | | since no one convinced me not to get a Surly....she's on order! I decided to do the 20" frame (black/Disc)and deal with spacers/25deg stem and such. I think the 20 will feel alittle more nimble on my favorite local twisty as hell ride.
Thanks for the comments on the KM as well. I know the KM would fix my bar height issues, but the handling is still somewhat suspect on my local trails. If I rode out west I would do the KM in a heart beat, but around these parts a fast handling bike is the ticket.
Look for some pics in a week or so!
MC |
| Does this mean... | shiggy©®
Nov 13, 2003 5:54 PM | | ... you will have a "spare" SS next month? :-)
I will e-you in a day or two. |
| Does this mean... | MellowCat
Nov 13, 2003 6:32 PM | | Yeah. My Jamis can be ready for ya. Its a 21" Dragon, or you could do the Surly. The Dragon has a mega big head tube, I think you like that kind of setup?
MC |
| Heck Shiggy..... | Fast Freddy
Nov 13, 2003 8:21 PM | | You can always borrow my bike.... it's only an hour north of MC.... that is if I'm not on it!
FF |
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