Surly Steamroller owners...

Mudguards fitted using P clips. I managed to 'cut' the struts after fitting using a pair of (Shimano) cable cutters. If you do this I seriously recommend at least eye protection against the flying/ricocheting waste bits.

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Any other steamrollers rolling to Dunwich tonight?

Mudguards fitted using P clips. I managed to 'cut' the struts after fitting using a pair of (Shimano) cable cutters. If you do this I seriously recommend at least eye protection against the flying/ricocheting waste bits.

I'm getting more interested into this.
Where would you suggest I could get those p-clips? Went to a hardware store the other day, but had no luck finding them.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/p-clip-rubber-coated-black-per-pair-prod5058/

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Bicycle shop tend to sell them bitrunner.

Hey Steamrowners

I'm in the market for a new frame and can't tell if I need the 53cm or the 56cm steamroller.

I'm 5' 9.5" and my previous 2 bikes have both been 54cm and comfortable to ride.

Asides from the obvious of trying them out can anyone offer any insight that may help me?

The legend that is Josh rode one, that is all you need to know.

not really I still need to know which size. fool!

The Surly site has a geometry chart.

A quick look shows that the 53cm comes out at just over 54cm square (centre to centre). I'm am just under 6"and ride a 56.

if anyone sees any small (49cm) frames kicking about at a reasonable price, flag it up will you?

brixton cycles has one but it's the colour of 1972.

What! Bloody Stool is a classic colour. It matched the forum jersey perfectly.

Or is it creme de sperm?

^ van der lol.

not really I still need to know which size. fool!

I checked mine for you and it's definitely a 53cm but as said before comes up a bit bigger. I'm 5'8"ish if that helps. If you can break one of these, I'll be mightily impressed/horrified!

Cheers. I reckon a 53cm is the way to go then probably. although I've far from made my mind up yet.

not really I still need to know which size. fool!

Fret not, the spirit of Josh will guide you. Worry not about the size, the bike will find you.

Right you are master Tibbs!

^^ Sounds right. I should also add I'm running a shortish +10 stem and risers as I liked being a bit more upright before having to get used to riding my roadie with drops everyday. So will depend on your setup.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Surly-Steamroller-Fixie-Fixed-Wheel-56cm-Cream-/150633623973?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item231276b1a5

If you can break one of these, I'll be mightily impressed/horrified!

John Mack told me he once threw his off a building. That's a rugged frame.

Cheers. I reckon a 53cm is the way to go then probably. although I've far from made my mind up yet.

FWIW i'm 6"2 and ride a 59 steamroller and a 56 pacer, both fits me well

Cheers. I reckon a 53cm is the way to go then probably. although I've far from made my mind up yet.

measure the top tube length of your cracking SE.

If the SE fit you fine, i.e. not too long or short, then match the top tube length of the SE to the Steamroller.

Job done

(If you don't have the SE Cracker with you, there should be an geo sheet online).

measure the top tube length of your cracking SE.

If the SE fit you fine, i.e. not too long or short, then match the top tube length of the SE to the Steamroller.

Job done

(If you don't have the SE Cracker with you, there should be an geo sheet online).

Yeah, that was more important to get the right size of my frame.

The length of your legs will only give you an almost right idea about which size you need. But your reach dictates at a higher priority. If you already have an other frame which suits you, measure it's length or get yourself measured.

Only thing I hate about my roller is the +2cm on the toptube compared to seattube. Had to go size down on that. I've never fully understood why they make them like that. Seems like most of ppl dont like it at all. What's the benefit of not having a square geo?

That was the same reason for me to take a size smaller.

The result of this is, that I haven't really had a need to cut down the steerer yet. It looks somewhat awkward for bars being so high. From the distance it looks like I took a too many sizes too small..

Somehow I believe the top tube is just lowered, but the geometry actually resembles 2-3cm taller frame than it actually is. Who knows? About time someone asks? About time we just stop moaning and cut the steerer for more aerodynamics?

P.S. just to make matters worse: The Cross-Check is even 1cm longer compared to the Steamroller (despite the angles being plus a longer fork). If I'd choose to get one one day, I'd need to go another step lower down.

But in the end, that might not be a real problem. I also happen to have pretty long legs and a very short reach. I know guys who are some cm shorter than me, but live happily with a geometry I just can't reach comfortably. So it may just depend on the proportions of limbs and whatever...

The Cross Check is 1cm longer as people usually set their bar higher than average, so the higher the bar, the shorter the reach.

I'm 6" and have to go for the 52cm one.

Geo is fine for me on a 59 at 6'1". I've 34' inseam and long arms. Although my steerer is cut all the way down. Fits lovely for me. With 20cm of seat post showing as well.