Sometimes you just know what you want.
This bike is for snow riding. The owner is a Surly lover with a LHT, but he knew he did not want a Pugsley. We worked up this for him. Surly 1×1 frameset, Mr Whirly crankset, Torsion Bar, along with the light yet massive Xpedo pedals, Brooks saddle and grips.
We handbuilt the wheels for it. A Surly New disc hub up front and a Shimano Nexus 3 sp internal disc for the back, both laced 3 cross to 32 hole Salsa Gordo rims. 26×2.55 tires to handle snow.
This is a beautiful bike, and the component choices make it totally functional for its intended use. It will weather crummy weather just fine, and a nice patina will only add to its luster.
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November 30, 2010 at 9:56 am
nice to see it on daily bike porn already.
November 24, 2010 at 11:17 am
thank you so much for building the meanest 1×1 around. This bike is so much fun to ride! Lets go winter, bring on the snow!
November 20, 2010 at 4:35 pm
When it is not icy and the snow is below hub deep those weirwolfs are fantastic snow tires. Looks like a great build.
November 19, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Awesome work thirdy centers. That is a very cool bike and super well done. Makes me wish the snow and ice where here already.
November 19, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Nice work, Steve! I love IGHs in the snow!
November 19, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Nice… Looks pretty much like my commuter with a few exceptions (single speed, rack, fenders, lights). I’m hoping to make it until December before I put the Nokians on.