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@UpNorthChris
For sale is my Surly Long Haul Trucker (26” wheel), 54cm. This bike has been used on two tours (Manchester to Windsor and LEJOG) and for some general commuting. I was always intending to do more on it but it never happened, now I have moved away.
Geometry here: http://surlybikes.com/bikes/long_haul_trucker
PHOTOS: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47853324@N08/sets/72157631419691376/
THE BIKE IS IN OXTED, SURREY. (I am in Canada, but you can meet my Dad at his house for test rides or purchase).
PHOTOS SHOW A THOMPSON SEAT POST AND A SADDLE– THIS IS NOT AVALIABLE, either I can order an inexpensive (GBP9.99) 27.2 post, or you can take one along to test ride – you will have to let me know on this.
The bike was built up by me with a Deore 9 speed groupset (a few exceptions):
I wanted to run 8 speed, so it has an 8 speed shimano cassette, KMC chain, and “no name” shimano rapid fire style shifters (at time of purchase Deore was 9 speed). It works perfectly and smoothly like this. By changing the shifters, chain and cassette you can run 9 speed if you desire.
Wheels were handbuilt by Merlin cycles in Leyland, Deore XT hubs, mavic 717, 32hole. Strong and true.
The photos show that the bike generally needs a clean (taken on a visit home this summer with very little time), there are a few tiny marks on the frame here and there as you would expect.
It has the words “LEJOG aug 2010” and “the mule” (its name) written on the top tube with sharpie – easy to rub off with some alcohol.
This is the nicest bike that I have ever owned, in terms of comfort and ride quality.
A complete build (of much lower quality parts) retails at around 950.
I would like 550 for this.
Please contact me on here or on chapman.chris at hotmail.co.uk
I ALSO HAVE A TUBUS REAR RACK (CARGO, SILVER) FOR IT THAT CAN BE ADDED TO THE SALE IF YOU WISH for 40 quid.
cheers, Chris.