We had a chance to take the Surly fat bikes out this Labor Day weekend and this is my report. From Bike Touring News H.Q. we did a quick 10.6 mile loop that took in some single track so we could see how the bikes handled. I rode the standard Pugsley and Sky King was Read More
Surly Bikes introduced a few new models for 2014 at the annual SaddleDrive event in Ogden, Utah last month. It was invitation only for "top dealers from across the country" and the seemingly arbitrary selection process for invitees left us out. Just so I know where I stand! I had to find out about the Read More
A few years ago I bought a Rivendell Roadeo frame set. I always wanted a modern version of the Bridgestone RB-1 but Grant told me that would never happen. The RB-1 was a great bike and they sell for more nowadays than they did new, but Grant made compromises to satisfy sales people and company Read More
Every size of the Long Haul Trucker bicycle, from the tiny 46cm bike to the gargantuan 64cm bike is available with 26" wheels. 56cm and larger frames also come in 700c wheel versions while 54cm and smaller bikes only come with 26" wheels. Why do they do that? Why can't you buy a smaller bike Read More
This is the text of an email I sent to a customer who asked some questions about what makes a good touring bike: A touring bike should be about comfort. Typically the tourist is not going to be doing too many short, hard efforts or sustained efforts in a paceline. Rather the tourist is concerned Read More
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