LFGSS
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London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
Greetings everyone,
I'm here for some short sharp advice on how to update a Surly Steamroller bought from Evans. Before you start questioning the actual wisdom of buying a Steamroller from Evans - it's too late. It's ordered and paid for through my employer's 'ride to work' scheme (the fuc*ers only deal with Evans for some reason)...so all I'm looking for are tips on which bits you'd keep, and what you'd replace. The spec is outlined below.
Frame: 100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double butted. TIG-welded
Fork: 100% CroMoly lugged and brazed. 1-1/8 inch threadless steer tube
Gears: Single Speed
Crankset: Sugino RD Silver with 48 tooth ring
Brakes: Front Tektro R356 caliper brake
Wheels: Alex DA-22 rims built on Surly 120mm O.L.D. fixed/free hubs
Tyres: Maxxis Detonator 700 x 25 tanwall
Handlebar: Zoom 25.4mm clamp area silver aluminum
Stem: Kalloy 1-1/8 inch threadless. Forged. 25.4mm clamp. Silver
Saddle: Velo Endzone with steel rails
Seatpost: Kalloy - SP-248D Silver 27.2mm
Pedals/Extras: Pedals not included