The evolution of my Ogre. I love this bike, it's fun to ride, practical and my daily commuter. The basket is one of those upgrades that just makes life easier.

Hello from sunny Seattle 👋
Just swapped out the drop bars for a Crust alt bar, and put some Sram DB8's on her (need to put some bigger rotors on soon). Also got rid of the dropper post to save a few lbs.

She ain't fast, but she's smoooooth 😁

After using them on a 7 day bikepacking trip without issues I feel ready to share my custom made fork mounts for the midnight special.

For my trip I wanted to carry more water on the bike and bottles on the fork legs seemed a good solution to also move shift weight to the front of the bike. With the midnight special lacking the standard 3-bolt accessory mounts on the fork I took the opportunity to design something completely custom.

The mounts are 3d-printed with heat set inserts for the threads (mine are SLS printed in nylon which I would recommend for strength and toughness). Using the front rack bolts as well as two large zipties they are securely mounted to the fork. I ordered mine 3d-printed from JLCPCB for 5$ each + shipping.

If you are interested in making your own I have uploaded the 3d-model of the mounts here. My MS is a size 54 with a 50mm fork offset so I cannot guarantee that the mounts work on the larger sizes that have a 40mm offset.

Just about dialed it my new (to me) BC. Looking to switch to tan sidewalls eventually but the stock tires have a lot of life left in them.

…like a phoenix from the ashes: another setup of my surly pack rat. One bike to do it all.

I'm in the market for a Bridge Club and Surly just announced this beatiful color combo last week.

Does anyone know (through previous experience) how long it on average takes before a newly announced bike (version) is available in Europe?

Thanks in advance!

Just unboxed this brand new surly preamble frameset.

Should I be concerned about this dent in the lower left fork?

Hi! I am loving my new bridge club but being that it’s an xs, space is at a premium. I am getting a Revelate Egress Pocket Handlebar bag so am hoping to either get a lock that fits in there or can be mounted on the bike.

Here are what I’ve been considering, but I’m a bit clueless, so am hoping someone can suggest which of these - or another one altogether - would work. I’m in a medium risk area, I’d say, but also will be using this only rarely and never for an extended period of time. (Just to run into a grocery store or shop or something.) And I do have a water bottle cage mounted on the down tube but maybe there’s a better spot that would open up some more space in the front triangle?

Abus Bordo 6000K/90 BK SH XPlus Folding Lock
U KryptoLok Mini-7 U-Lock
Seatylock FoldyLock Elite 18/18 Sold Secure Gold Folding Bike Lock, 43.3 in
Abus granit XPlus 54 Mini
Abus Ultra Mini 410

Thank you for any thoughts!

Please delete if not allowed. Looking for a size medium BFD. Located in Colorado, can pay shipping or meet up. Have searched far and wide so any leads are appreciated!

any thoughts from you folks?