r/Surlybikefans

and I am loving this sub, you guys are all inspiring. keep sharing🫶🏼

Pardon the indoor pic.. just soo excited for these tires!!

Not a MTB frame one for commuting to work.

https://www.somafab.com/shop/soma-frame-wolverine-v4-1-b-type-lunar-rock-gray-6912?#attr=1954

I found this one I wonder if the SOMA logo is above the clear coat like surly or under?

And is this SOMA frame E-Coated with automotive process to prevent rust like Surly frames are? because being steel it would rust if not coated I see it's selling for $800 that's hella expensive for a frame with no fork so I assume it's coated?

It's crazy that Priority bikes sell full 8 speed shimano nexus belt drive bikes with steel frame for less than this, YIKES!! did Tariff cause SOMA to raise prices or some shit?

Finally getting back out after the cold and man I missed this. This bike has honestly been therapy for me.

Yeah I know the seat looks low before anyone says it 😅 I learned the hard way that Surly runs big. I’m 5’11 and probably should’ve gone smaller, but it’s too late to swap and I can’t really afford to take the loss and buy another frame.

That said, I still love this thing. Just being out riding again makes it all worth it.

The owner was awesome, my kids needed to stretch after the 2 hour drive so they played in his backyard. We just talked about bikes and life. After I test drove it he knocked $50 off and it came with a set of road tires as well as a set of bar mitts.

I just took it for a few mile spin and it was a BLAST. Obviously more work than my road bike, but it took me back. Felt like I was on a bmx again.

Truthfully, I feel like I still want a 1x10 or something but I can’t complain. Very relaxed ride

Hi there folks! I’m in search of a niche part! I recently picked up a first gen Pugsley that came with a Mr. Whirly crankset. Looking for a 58-104 BCD spider adapter for that crank. Looks like a super rare part from what I can find online and have a back up plan but figured I’d see if anyone has one kicking around the parts bin as I’d love to run the OG crank that came with bike. Thanks so much!

My Benno e-bike is starting to hurt my shoulders and I'm looking to go back from e-bikes to analog power. I figure Surly is likely the direction I'd like to go but I'm not sure where to start with frame models. Ideally in the long run I'd be looking at a more upright posture with a chain and internal gearing. Also prefer larger tires that don't need to be inflated every few days.

My use cases:

1. daily cruising along beach bike paths. I don't deal in hills very frequently

2. using my surfboard rack to carry a 9 foot surfboard. I have a 30 inch inseam so ideally a low stepover height to accommodate getting on while the board is there

3. standard grocery getting with pannier bags. I really like THESE removable ones

Did the first overnighter of the season on my new ogre build. The bike itself rode great, even though it was pushing well over 60 pounds loaded. It stayed pretty nimble and quick, I did have some really twitchy steering when I had loaded the front heavier, so I ended up moving some more stuff into the panniers and that made a huge difference. We had gusts over 30 mph but I helped lead a pack of mostly new folks averaging about 14mph, and an overnight low of 25 with some light flurries in the morning. For our first trip of the season we had 12 riders which I was super stoked for! It’s pretty cold and damp in our part of Wisconsin this time of year but everyone still had a blast. We had my ogre, a big dummy, two bridgeclubs, and a disc trucker on this trip! Anyway if you’re interested here’s the specs.

M Ogre frame fermented plum

Deore 12 speed drive train

Gevenalle 12 speed thumby on a microshift

Some super old pnw grips

Stock stem and handlebars

Spank spoon 100 pedals

Stock Tektro 160’s (really need to beef these up to 180)

Mezcal xc trails in 2.6

WTB i30 wheels

Dt Swiss 350 hub

Surly rear rack and surly 24 pack rack

Swift industries zeitgeist

Wolf tooth Morse cages on the fork and downtube

Old dry bag I’ve had for 5+ years cause it’s never let me down

Some old Axiom panniers that a coworker gave me

Cadaero portage and tank top

Nice Sunday ramble.