No madder wat - Surly Steamroller

Posted on Mon 7th, October 2013

• #1

kallzer

About one and half a year ago I bought a large Steamroller frame and built up my first fixed gear bicycle. Ever since I tried to make it more trackish and ended up with this setup:

Nevertheless, the Steamroller isn`t meant to be a true trackbike and every now and then I realized it when riding fast around the city. I got pedal strike more than once and wanted something more nimble. Now, after I got a really nice Goldsprint track frame, I want the 'roller to be set up as a perfect all around bike for commuting and light cyclocross.

At the moment, I am thinking about good 35c tyres and a fitting fixed/free wheelset in either black or silver polished. Both should fit to my idea of a balanced relation of price and performance.
• #2

kallzer

This is my current 'roller. He is awaiting further changes!

I am pretty sure about a silver/polished wheelset now, but I don`t know what kind of rims I should take for 35c tyres. Deep-Vs or low profile ones?
• #3

JB

I'd go box. And make sure you get something that is wide enough to accommodate 35c tyres. If you're going to be using it for a bit of 'cross, then you should look at A23/Archetypes/TB14s. All have a 23mm side rim, which will be far better than using something like an Open Pro with a 35c tyre.
• #4

kallzer

A few days ago, I have finished my rebuilt Steamroller. It felt good so far and I am really looking forward for some offroad experiences!!!
• #5

spotter

raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad
• #6

Wizardardly

what rubber are they? Halo? i use Clement USH and they kick it...hard.
• #7

kallzer

Halo rims, Schwalbe tyres. Aerowarrior & Sammy Slick!
• #8

Chak

Which Schwalbe's are they? I've got a hankering to go off road a bit. Also, your steamroller makes my panties wet.
• #9

Mr_B

Sammy Slick, like the man said.
• #10

Chak

Sammy Slick, like the man said.

I'll get my coat......
• #11

kallzer

Pretty good tyres imo. Rolling nice, great cornering!
• #12

Chak

Nearly hit the "buy" button, then realised they wont fit. Stuck with 28c max.
• #13

kallzer

Really love the bike! Been out cyclocrossing a few times yet, great stuff! Last time I had a small accident as I skidded down a leaf covered single trail without having any grip to brake. I wonder if any other 35c tyre might provide more grip than Sammy Slicks? Any suggestions?
• #14

PhilDAS

So much want
• #15

fmg

Try the Continental Cyclo X King
• #16

Shl

^ very good choice, I have them in my cx bike. Not lightweight, but very good in mixed conditions.

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