Surly Steamroller

MA3K|³| Steamrollers rock.
I would buy now for the frame and so you have something to ride and replace bits/upgrade after you wear them in to the ground or can afford to.
http://velospace.org/files/steamRv3.jpg

what was the star for n the rear rim big mac?

Gold star dude.. for "job well done". Of course you wouldn't have received one of those in skool.. :P

I'm going to give myself a gold star if i ever build my own wheels :)

dogsballs
what was the star for on the rear rim?

I just found it somewhere and it was still sticky - hooray !

it's a "kills' counter.

as in top gun. ma3k has killed one bob jackson.

joachimn Additional question: I'm 6"2 - is a 56 frame good? I can't remember the size of the one I tried out.

I'm 6'2 aswell... I'd say you'd want a 61cm frame. If you're gonna be riding for any length of time, having it too small is gonna do you in.

You really need to sit on a bike to know if it fits you. I'm 6'1" - only an inch shorter than Nicholas - and I ride 56cm frames. I'd have trouble standing over a 58cm frame, never mind a 61cm offering.

Arm yourself with a measuring tape and test ride those bikes again. Write it down this time! :-)

yeah wot he said, im 6ft1 and a tiny bit and ride a 56 plus i was fitted in a shop. i wouldn't be able to get on 61 without doing myself a mischief.

i'm 6"2, and it's 58 all the way for me. way back in the early days i rode a 60 because it seemed right. it wasn't, it was too to big.

I'd check out some of the fitting sites on the internet (google "cycle fitting") or pay some money for a bike fit before you splash lots of cash. Otherwise you could get Brixton cycles to build you up a steamroller. They will check fit and they won't rip you off (but it will be more expensive than DIY or using second hand parts).

+1 for steamrollers.

Actually, this could maybe call for a list (Especially as it's one that Smeear can't join).

Steamroller owners;
1) Object17
2) Ma3k

Quick question, does anywhere know of someone selling 56cm grey frames? Or a secondhand 56cm f&f?

Ta,

Chris

bout 3 months ago I had the same dilemma, i did abit of hunting around for a frame. i went to brick lane and brixton cycles, not to bad mouth any body who might work at brick lane but i got a better service from brixton... well thats where i brought the bits then a mate (cheers lucky aka andy) and me put it together... as a newbie too.. its kinda the best way to get a look in... or you could try some where like waterloo cycles... they sorted out my crown race. yeah grey frames i was on the hunt too but settled for this...

ps i think i spotted green surly in notting hill about 4 weeks ago forgot to post, with another fixie not too far behind

Greetings everyone,

I'm here for some short sharp advice on how to update a Surly Steamroller bought from Evans. Before you start questioning the actual wisdom of buying a Steamroller from Evans - it's too late. It's ordered and paid for through my employer's 'ride to work' scheme (the fuc*ers only deal with Evans for some reason)...so all I'm looking for are tips on which bits you'd keep, and what you'd replace. The spec is outlined below.

Frame: 100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double butted. TIG-welded
Fork: 100% CroMoly lugged and brazed. 1-1/8 inch threadless steer tube
Gears: Single Speed
Crankset: Sugino RD Silver with 48 tooth ring
Brakes: Front Tektro R356 caliper brake
Wheels: Alex DA-22 rims built on Surly 120mm O.L.D. fixed/free hubs
Tyres: Maxxis Detonator 700 x 25 tanwall
Handlebar: Zoom 25.4mm clamp area silver aluminum
Stem: Kalloy 1-1/8 inch threadless. Forged. 25.4mm clamp. Silver
Saddle: Velo Endzone with steel rails
Seatpost: Kalloy - SP-248D Silver 27.2mm
Pedals/Extras: Pedals not included

those tyres attract glass, get some hardcases.

get some nice wheels... they make a big difference.

or if everything is running fine just make small changes different bar tape, more comfy/ better looking saddel

if i had major dollar to spend i'd get some phil wood hubs and on mavic open pros. or velocity aeroheads.

interesting fact - the aerospoke is built on top of a velocity aerohead.

Yeah I'd change the tires, at least the rear one. I'd opt for an armadillo, they aren't nice to ride on but they withstand skids/punctures nicely, esp the 700x25 and above.

Also you may want to chage the gear ratio, it doesn't say what ratio you're going to get. If it's 48x16 change it, 48x18 is more likely i guess... that is ok but you'll skid your tire out quickly. 19 will be nice and easy but a bit spinny, 17 might be a bit high...

48x19 "a bit spinny"... yeah, at 30mph it is.

Strip off everything but the cranks.

upgrade the frame, first off, then the rest of the bits.

(joke)

wheels first.

asm interesting fact - the aerospoke is built on top of a velocity aerohead.

that's SO[b][/b] interesting.

You really don't need to change anything yet! Wait til something breaks.

Surely you mean "wait until something brakes"? ;)