Surly Steamroller x Velo Orange

General Post your ride
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Surly Steamroller build, courtesy of Bio-Mechanics Cycles in Adelaide

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Frame / Size / Year:
Surly Steamroller / 53 cm / 2010

Handlebars / Stem:
Velo Orange Porteur w/ Easton velo tape / Velo Orange Threadless Stem

Fork / Headset:
Steamroller Fork / Velo Range Grand Cru Threadless

Front Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Formula / AlexRims G6000 / Schwalbe Marathon 700x32

Rear Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Formula / AlexRims G6000 / Schwalbe Marathon 700x32

Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
All-City 612 Track Crank w/ 46t chainring / Token 110mm JIS

Saddle / Seat Post:
Fyxation Button / Velo Orange Grand Cru

Pedals / Chain:
Stolen Thermalite BMX platform w/ Holdfast Straps / Shimano CN-NX10 Oval Plate

Gearing / Chainring / Misc.:
17t generic track cog & lock-ring / generic 16t freewheel / Minnehaha small saddle bag / Kleen Kanteen bottle holder & Topeak mini-pump

Brakes / Brake Levers:
Tektro R539 / Tektro TL720

Notes:

After 3 second-hand builds with countless modifications and upgrades, I finally decided to go ahead and treat myself to a completely brand new build with all the new parts I’ve always wanted (except wheels, I’ll replace them if they ever do finally die).

Soon-to-come: Soma Porteur Front Rack

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Not sure i’d go with those cranks, but really that’s only a personal thing. Nice bike!

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Looks comfortable. I like!

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Cheers!

The cranks were something I bought a while back due to the fact that they were on ebay new for $100. I’m keen to replace them with something more “classic” looking like a set of IRD Defiant or FSA Gimondi.

It is very comfortable! Even more stable than my 80s old road conversion. Glad I didn’t buy something more true track framed, I’m enjoying the lack of twitchiness.