Back to night riding

Wide Flaring Midge Bars

Mediterranean Blue Surly Steamroller

Navy King with matching Spacers.

Elita cranks, Gold chainring, Spd Pedals.

The week of recuperation and taking it easy is over. I had promised myself that today, monday, was going to be back at the saddle time. I commuted to work today and had a busy day at the shop. I finally built up the custom painted Steamroller. A fine man from Malta, IL. did the Powdercoating. I really dig the Mediterranean blue and I also like how the Orange matches up. I ordered a Navy blue King headset,(old logo), with matching spacers. The rear wheel is Phil wood with deep V. the front a campy record high flanger on Sun rim. Tires are Soma Wearever. I took the post and saddle off the fargo to ride it home. Cranks are truvativ elita with 44x18 gearing.

Stem is Thomson and bars are the elusive Midge from On One. Thank you Guitar Ted from helping me locate the last set on this side of the lagoon.

Tonight Helmut, Wife and I did a good 25 mile ride on the Great Western Trail. Of course it was cold and we were bundled up in winter clothes. It was great to be out at night and I felt in very good company. We turned around and rode with a nice tail wind. Next the Surly will get some used brake levers and a Campy Super Record long reach brake. I just might need to name this bike Zorba!!!

best,

Ari



If you are interested in a custom painted Surly let us know at North Central Cylery. We can get any color you want. We then order a sticker kit and have cool hand Eric apply them. We then handwax the frame, chase all threads, Face and then built up a great riding bike