Surly Cross Check Lil Fella
By squirrelly on 06/23/2008.
Bike tags: Commuter | 52cm | Touring | Cyclocross
52cm Surly Cross Check
Ritchey Pro Handlebars, Some old Bianchi stem pulled out of a closeout bin
OEM Fork, Chris King Headset
Mavic A719 36 Hole with XT disc compatible hub, Panaracer FireCross Tires, 700x45
Mavic A719 36 Hole with XT disc compatible hub, Panaracer FireCross Tires, 700x45
Ultegra 53-42 crankset, Ultegra Bottom Bracket
Terry Fly Saddle, Ritchey Pro Post
Shimano SPD Pedals, Shimano Ultegra 9sp Chain
53-42 Front, 12-27 Rear
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52cm Surly Cross Check
Ritchey Pro Handlebars, Some old Bianchi stem pulled out of a closeout bin
OEM Fork, Chris King Headset
Mavic A719 36 Hole with XT disc compatible hub, Panaracer FireCross Tires, 700x45
Mavic A719 36 Hole with XT disc compatible hub, Panaracer FireCross Tires, 700x45
Ultegra 53-42 crankset, Ultegra Bottom Bracket
Terry Fly Saddle, Ritchey Pro Post
Shimano SPD Pedals, Shimano Ultegra 9sp Chain
53-42 Front, 12-27 Rear
Does just fine on single track, much to the dismay of full suspension riders, but finds itself while touring through Colorado Mountain Forest Access and Fire roads. Next upgrade will be to a compact crank, the current gearing is a little ambitious on steep stuff (but doable).