Surly Bike Owners

Thanks, oof that’s quite a bit wider than I was expecting. 50mm would be great.

No flippin' way no how I could get 50mm in mine. Forks yes, rear max is 42mm so long as it's knobble free and I don't plan on too much actual pedalling.

Anyone after a Surly Ogre? Full bike… will get photos and full spec shortly.

@Maj

Possibly

Obvs size, price etc depending

partner has secured a bike but it's under NDA as the seller is at risk of trial by public for better or worse

i would however like to see this bike for my own wants and needs

Way. 50c gravel king sk

Size medium, Jones bars, Avis brakes standard kit + cambium.

Ridden 550 miles.

One dint in toptube.

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How much

Didn’t realise it was possible to dent surly steel. What did you drop on it? Depleted uranium?

The tubing sometimes collapses under its own immense weight

I want a crosscheck but I'm struggling with Surly sizing - not sure whether to go for a 54 or 56. I'm 184cm tall with 85cm inseam and usually I feel more comfortable on sizes 56 but I know Surly does weird sizing. Anyone here with similar height/inseam own a Crosscheck?

EDIT: Actually, now wondering if I should go larger, looks like a 58 would be better...

I'd be considering the 58 if I were you . The 54 is a none starter 100%

My partner has a 58 and they are 6ft too

agreed, 54 no chance, 56 will probably always feel a touch too small.

Thanks, the more I look at the chart the more I feel a 58 would be the right size for me. It also means I'll avoid the ridiculously tiny head tube so that's good.

I'll probably have to use a really short stem though

Have you got a stack and reach measurement for a bike that you feel comfortable on currently?

Add to that the stem length and seatpost style (inline/layback)

max. without fenders were the mighty conti x/race king 2.0 on some 19 or 20mm (inner)wide rims, but was tight in the back at the chainstays... some 4 years ago, frameset bought new around that year.

Owner is after £1450

desirable frame but sadly more than i'd pay for it considering my use case, glws!

I've just added a carbon fork to my MS, highly recommended feels a lot more sprightly

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now replace frame with Carbonda

Looks rad! What fork is that? Has it got mudguard eyelets?

True story, trying to make gas pipe light is hard work @amey

Thanks @tjmw it's a carbonda cfo606 and yes mudguard compatible, feels good so far and plenty of clearance