Surly Steamroller owners...

Going to put a set of these on for better cable routing of the 49cm frame:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/campagnolo-lateral-pull-front-and-rear-brakes-u-brakes/
according to Tektro, its supposed OEM, the drop is 54.5-66mm.

The only concern is that's designed to be installed at the *back of the forks on TT bikes, and obviously i will have it in front of *the forks for the pads to reach the brake surface. Any thoughts if it would work?

Flip the shoes around.

Flip the shoes around.

Yes. Just wary of other hidden risks as the Tektro user manual says "do not attempt to mount the brake in the traditional position on the front of the fork".

Looking good ,like the stickers

Thanks, still a bit bodged up though.

Q: (sorry if it's been answered already)
With the Cross-Checks, why is a 54cm 56cms?
http://surlybikes.com/bikes/cross_check
So if I need 54cms I need to buy a 52cm, right? [scratches head]

I found it was best to compare the effective top tube length with another bike you're comfortable on/try one yourself

I think it's a hangover from Surly measuring seat tubes centre to top not centre to centre or the other way around or something.

surly have a longer top tube generally

Longer than a predefined unit of measurement?
The specs say that a size 56cm is a size 54cm st and tt. That's just strange.

Longer than other bikes with the general size and shape on paper not longer than stated on the geo chart.

How tall are you? What other bikes do you ride and their sizes?

Recently picked up another Steamroller frame on sale for £214 in my size and favourite colour. This is my fourth one and just seem to keep coming back to them (also use it off-road and works well for that too).
Had my first one in 2003 (after checking fixed gear gallery)

steamroller by cheguevarauno, on Flickr

So if I need 54cms I need to buy a 52cm, right? [scratches head]

Yes.

I have to go for a 52cm Surly for that top tube length, almost went for a 50cm as it got a decent 54cm TT rather than 54.7cm.

This is my size;

When it got stolen, I went for a Genesis Croix de Fer as it fit better with a sensible head tube length (check top tube and head tube length is the best way to find your size, i.e. for me is 54cm TT with 130+mm headtube).

Recently picked up another Steamroller frame on sale for £214 in my size and favourite colour. This is my fourth one and just seem to keep coming back to them (also use it off-road and works well for that too).
Had my first one in 2003 (after checking fixed gear gallery)

steamroller by cheguevarauno, on Flickr

That's so awesome!

Just came across this, thought it was worth sharing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/skazat/253692891/

^ wooooah!

Any frame can break. Did they say what they were doing to cause it as I guess some sweet jumps were involved...

check the link below the pic

bit of unknown history as bought used so could have had a hairline crack or something I suppose. I am going to sell mine now as can't take the risk.

My Creamroller haz a rack! Bye bye back pain!

It's an Axiom Streamliner, fitted with P-clips. Many thanks to Balfe's for sorting me out.

try not to overload it, p-clips are hardly strong enough to.hold the weight let alone keep it stable.

having said that, if you end up using the rack a lots and preferred it, it worth getting the frame brazed for a rear rack (and mudguard if you like)

a good excuse to repaint the bike mmm?

Well they've not buckled yet. Will just keep an eye on it as I get out and about more.

Can't justify spending money on respraying let alone brazing at the moment.

Is there a Crosscheck thread? Either way, new Surly day! Woohoo!

Comtemplating installing the lateral brake at the back of the forks, surprised to find that there seems to be enough reach for that:

if anyone got a 53cm surly steamroller they want to sell, let me know.

I have one, Ed. How much money cash have you got to give me?

£150 give or take.