Surly Steamroller owners...

I finally got my weeny Thomson 70mm stem today, so could put the weeny 3T ErgoNova Pro handlebars on - can't wait to try it out on my day off tomorrow.

Nice bars, recently got the same.

I bet James made you get them didn't he?

I bet James made you get them didn't he?

It was more a case of finding a decent set that fitted to be honest. But yes, he was fairly involved in the decision making ;)

hmmm was about to get my new frame brazed for mounts when I saw this. Not a Surly but would like to try the clips. Not sure if it would hold with two laden up panniers and a tent on though?!

Just drill and tapp the trackends and use p-clips on the seat stay. Job done.

Sorry for being slow in replying.

I saw this SR online and emailed the owner for their tips on mounting fenders. Here is the pic and reply:

Fenders and rack were mounted using 4 "p-nuts" which are rubber coated metal loops for mounting electrical conduit. You can get them at Lowes/Home Depot in the electrical section near the zip tie/cable tie area, or here: http://www.wallbike.com/accessories/pclamps.html.

*I used 1/2" at the dropouts and 5/8" on the seat stays above the SS bridge (2 of each size). 5mm x 20mm long hex-head bolts/washers/nuts (you'll need 4 sets) secure the rack and fender stay mounts to the p-nuts. The flanges of the p-nuts go to the outside so that they line up with the rack and fender mounting points. A needle nose vise grip keeps it together while threading it all together. Get the Berthoud fender installation kit which consists of two stays (1x front fender, 1x rear), stay mounting grommets and a bolt/rubber washer combo that the front brake mounting bolt runs through and hangs out the bottom of the fork crown to mount the top of the front fender. Even if you don't run a brake just run a bolt through the mounting hole and secure it as you would a front brake. Also used a 5mm hex-head bolt/washer/fender/rubber washer/washer/nut to secure the front of the rear fender to the chain stay bridge (rubber washer on the fender side of the CS bridge).The Tubus rack front adjustment is really nice and levels out well. Rubber feet on the bottom of the rack so no damage to the paint. It's a touring rack so panniers go right on. Very rock solid! The rubber on the P-nuts keeps them solidly in place. *

Hmmm ...

I asked SJS Cycles and they asked Surly and this is the reply from Surly .

Dave,
16mm for the rear
22mm for the fork

Cheers,

Trevor F Clayton
Surly Bicycles

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To ride a Steamroller: a dream!

So nice, so quick and responsive yet still calm

After my crash the frame and forks were a write off (Though Hassar did say it would be good for a polo bike).

Here is my steamroller mark 2, aka zombie steamroller.

All old components transferred (By Hassan at Push cycles who is ex Zombies polo team) hence its name Zombie Steamroller.

Couldn't resist this photo too:

Congratulations and commiserations. Hope you were not hurt, Skyguy.

What size drop is it for the front brake? (onto a standard 700cc rim, from stock fork)
Need a black brake, so just want to make sure of the drop and then try to find a decent black brake of the right size. Thanks

it'll be a deep drop, roundabout 57mm.

lots of recommended brakes in this thread ^.

nitto rb010aa and world champion tape on my roller. Going to ride it rostock to paris next month!

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it'll be a deep drop, roundabout 57mm.

lots of recommended brakes in this thread ^.

Yeah, thanks.
Just need to find something recommended that's in black.

Picking out some riser bars at the moment. Decided on these. However, riser height is something i'm unsure on. More rise/cut more steerer or just less rise? Seems a small choice but one i'm unsure which way to sway on...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=41919

in the spirit of 'you don't ask you don't get' - does anyone have, or know of anyone who has a 49/50 creamroller they want to sell?

hot tips on lbs's with creamrollers in stock?

fanks!
r

in the spirit of 'you don't ask you don't get' - does anyone have, or know of anyone who has a 49/50 creamroller they want to sell?

hot tips on lbs's with creamrollers in stock?

fanks!
r

try brixton cycles for all things surly.

Yeah, thanks.
Just need to find something recommended that's in black.

Picking out some riser bars at the moment. Decided on these. However, riser height is something i'm unsure on. More rise/cut more steerer or just less rise? Seems a small choice but one i'm unsure which way to sway on...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=41919

black brakes
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/miche-performance-57mm-drop-brake-calliper-set/

risers/steerer
don't cut your steerer until your sure its the right height!
space it out and mess with it until your happy, then saw away.

Thanks on the brakes. nice one.

But on the risers, i will mess about with spacers for a while, no cutting will happen until satisfied. However, i still don't know if there is any benefit in going for a 40mm rise over 25mm, beyond the fact i'd need less steerer and aesthetically. Does a 40mm rise look to much on a non-MTB bike.

Thanks on the brakes. nice one.

But on the risers, i will mess about with spacers for a while, no cutting will happen until satisfied. However, i still don't know if there is any benefit in going for a 40mm rise over 25mm, beyond the fact i'd need less steerer and aesthetically. Does a 40mm rise look to much on a non-MTB bike.

meh.
up to you buddy.

what ever feels comfortable.
think about stem length as well.
shorter will stick you more upright, potentially more comfortable with risers.

edit,
fuck aesthetics really, it needs to be comfortable whilst looking good.

the choice is yours.

This looks well ridden and well sorted. Like a bike you could trust. I Like.

My steamroller beater. have had for about 6 years now.


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Bit of a x-post from current projects. But wanted to say hello to the fellow people.

About finished, just going to smash it around for a bit and see how i like it. Did 50miles today and feels GREAT. Such a sweet ride, fits perfect.
Running 49/17, thought it might be a bit too much but if anything too little.

Oh saddle suitable adjusted now, nursing some crushed balls for sure.

It's about time I put up mine...
Currently stuck in a complete mess trying to manage and troublesome get to my pictures. So it'll take time..

Anyway, several weeks later with several hundred more miles covered with it, it is slowly feeling more to be more like a part of my body now.
I still just can't believe how smooth and calm it can idle along the road...

I finally got my weeny Thomson 70mm stem today, so could put the weeny 3T ErgoNova Pro handlebars on - can't wait to try it out on my day off tomorrow.

Have my Thomson seat post now too. Much better than the one it came with.
Coming together nicely.