New project - finally here

[Bruce K]

Surly Straggler in black (couldn't do purple)

This should be a fun ride and my incentive for D2R2

Built as far as I want to go.

Will be finished at LBS

Photos and specs in the Gallery when done

BK

[donevwil]

Wow, didn't know HED had disc Ardennes. That's going to be one stealth rig.

[Bruce K]

They at HED C+ (25mm rims) FR wheels with Surly Knard 700X41 120tpi tires

BK

[Javaman]

That looks like a lot of fun! What size tires are those?

[FlashUNC]

Mechanical instead of hydro discs I presume?

[charliedid]

Bomber.

[Bruce K]

Yes, mechs

Mostly built from spare parts lying around except for the WFli RD and 11-34 cassette

BK

[mtb_frk]

Looks nice.

Post up some ride impressions after you get some time on it.

[BumbleBeeDave]

It's even got your nickname already painted on the downtube! :rolleyes:

BBD

[tiretrax]

Good looking bike. Have fun with it, Bruce.

[gavingould]

That thing's gonna be a hoot

[CiclistiCliff]

Looks like a fun bike. Spyres or BB7?

[weisan]

Bruce-pal, your new rig is more than capable for D2R2, no backing out now. :banana:

[Bruce K]

I was offered a really good deal on BB7s and I gave serious thought about TRP Hi RDs but ended up settling on Spyres with full length Gore cables.

Tires size listed above - 700X41

Can't wait to give it a ride. It is lighter than I expected a Surly to be but definitely not a carbon featherweight. But definitely all fun.

BK

[rwsaunders]

That looks like fun project.

[tsampson]

with the long cage derailure are you going to put a wider range cassette on?

[soulspinner]

Surlys have never looked so good :hello:

[Bruce K]

It has a SRAM Force 11-32 cassette and 46-34 chain rings

BK

[bobswire]

Going to be a blast to ride. Black,good choice.
http://i40.tinypic.com/33onpl2.jpg

[Bruce K]

I dropped the bike off yesterday (Saturday) at 9:30 and it was finished by 3:00.

Check out the final pictures in the Production Bike Image Gallery.

BK