Current Projects chat and miscellany

One thing to point out is that the Brother has a 1" / quill setup. So it looks cool but isn't as practical if you want to try different bar options, plus all the usual downsides of 1" threadless.

From what I can see there is nothing to justify the price increase over the surly. Although its worth mentioning that surly s used to be more expensive (c.£350). So that's really a call based on your budget / tastes. Brixston cycles should have a steamroller built that you can test ride.

As you've already had one bike stolen that's something to consider. The on-one is really cheap and practical. Racks, 'guards, tyre clearance, disc option. The paints known for being a bit sh!t and the finishing on the welds isn't as neat as it could be, but bang-for-buck its hard to beat.

You should also look at both the recomended locks thread and how to lock your bike thread.

I didn't clock that price - at £215 it's got to be the Surly all the way.

http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/m4b103s280p8221/SURLY_Steamroller_Frameset/

That's a bargain.

Thanks for the replies guys. I think with the price and the feedback from here and the 'Roller thread I'm going to bite the bullet and get the Surly. I'll definitely be looking at the lock thread too, although the day my bike was stolen it was locked outside the local gym, but I'd left my U lock at work and only had an armoured cable lock to hand. Asking for trouble really. Thanks again for all the help, I'm sure I'll be back again when the frame arrives with plenty more novice questions (what BB, headset etc!)