Surly Long Haul Trucker (2009)
By brownandorange on 01/16/2009.
Bike tags: Commuter | Brooks | LHT | Long Haul Trucker | Nice Rack |
2009 Surly Long Haul Trucker (58cm)
Nitto Promenade B-602; Salsa S.U.L. 100mm/90 Deg; shellacked cork grips; Tektro levers and CR720 cantilever brakes
Surly Fork; Cane Creek S2 Silver; Surly Nice Rack front rack
Alex DH19; Deore 530 Hub; Michelin City tires (32mm); SKS Chromoplast fenders (silver)
Alex DH19; Deore 530 freehub; Michelin City tires (32mm)
Sugino XD crankarms; Sugino 42t chainring (middle); Salsa Crossing Guard; Tange BB (113mm)
Brooks B17 (black); Kalloy seatpost, Surly Constrictor seat clamp
MKS Touring (black); Shimano 8-speed chain
1X8: HG50 8-speed cassette (12-23); 42t chainring; Shimano R400 downtube shifter (1); Deore 510 rear derailleur
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2009 Surly Long Haul Trucker (58cm)
Nitto Promenade B-602; Salsa S.U.L. 100mm/90 Deg; shellacked cork grips; Tektro levers and CR720 cantilever brakes
Surly Fork; Cane Creek S2 Silver; Surly Nice Rack front rack
Alex DH19; Deore 530 Hub; Michelin City tires (32mm); SKS Chromoplast fenders (silver)
Alex DH19; Deore 530 freehub; Michelin City tires (32mm)
Sugino XD crankarms; Sugino 42t chainring (middle); Salsa Crossing Guard; Tange BB (113mm)
Brooks B17 (black); Kalloy seatpost, Surly Constrictor seat clamp
MKS Touring (black); Shimano 8-speed chain
1X8: HG50 8-speed cassette (12-23); 42t chainring; Shimano R400 downtube shifter (1); Deore 510 rear derailleur
This is my first build. I wanted a classy city/touring/commuter bike. I love the color, especially with the orange panniers- sort of the bicycle version of my Jack Spade bag. The LHT is incredibly stable; it eats the road. The 1X8 setup is perfectly geared for SW Portland. Inspired by french Porteur bikes (hence the front rack and handlebars), but with more commuting/touring ability. I will probably opt for a better wheelset in the future, but this is sufficient for now.