Nev's Surly Straggler

Nice project - thanks for sharing. :)

Of course it's not all about the aesthetics...but that is a sweet frame colour!

Interesting you don't get on with rear racks/luggage. I've always found front ones much more destabilising.

I do prefer rear racks for proper heavy weight touring. but i really like the convenience of having a bag on the front i can just chuck stuff in for round town.
I love the colour too. Charlie (the bikemonger) did offer it to me in black. but there is no competition!