brooks saddle

is oiled and ready to go. it's a nice dark brown today.

maiden voyage

took the lht on the north side of the bike trail today and avoided most ice. the rear wheel is skwaking at me so i need to lube the spokes. i'm going to put some narrow tires on it until i get the saddle broken in. the fatties will go back on for the big mick. i couldn't get it to shift into the big ring, but pretty successful ride, nevertheless.

here she is

Surly Long Haul Trucker in Mochachino
58cm touring frame
Mavic Open Pro 32 spoke wheels from the Serotta - she's sporting new Campy wheels
Campy Comp Triple Touring drive train
Campy bar end shifters
Thompson machined seat post and stem
Ritchey classic bend bar
Brooks B-17 Special saddle
Tekro levers
fenders and racks to come

Pictures are here and ...

today

the new bike came home. pictures soon.

tomorrow

tomorrow, there's always tomorrow. it's only a day away.

fit =

pretty good. but that was just a ride around the bike shop. i'm still waiting on a couple of shiny, silvery pieces. didn't bring the camera, so pics will wait.

bike =

tomorrow i get to see the finished product . . . i hope

heard from a bird that spiderman got a new surly too!

crankset =

campy triple

headset =

campy record

sorry, but i'm waiting to get the entire bike built before any pictures are uploaded

stem

thompson silver

brakes =

Paul silver

saddle =

brooks b17 special edition honey/copper