Comments on: Surly Big Dummy available in February http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:57:19 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: BiggerDummy http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/comment-page-1/#comment-111696 BiggerDummy Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:33:49 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/#comment-111696 Daniel: It might depend on the kind of trip you want to do and how you build up the bike. I rode mine all summer last year as a daily commuter (40 miles round trip per day) with standard mountain bike wheels and it was fine, but by Thursday each week I was feeling the fatigue. I wasn't hauling that much daily (laptop and a change of clothes) so the bike was kinda overkill. I have hauled bigger loads longer distances but would say if you want to exceed about 60 miles per day you might be better off with a trailer, which affords you some flexibility to drop the load to do some exploring. Daniel:

It might depend on the kind of trip you want to do and how you build up the bike. I rode mine all summer last year as a daily commuter (40 miles round trip per day) with standard mountain bike wheels and it was fine, but by Thursday each week I was feeling the fatigue. I wasn’t hauling that much daily (laptop and a change of clothes) so the bike was kinda overkill.

I have hauled bigger loads longer distances but would say if you want to exceed about 60 miles per day you might be better off with a trailer, which affords you some flexibility to drop the load to do some exploring.

]]> By: Daniel http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/comment-page-1/#comment-111684 Daniel Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:06:40 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/#comment-111684 I wonder how this bike would worl for cross country touring as opposed to a lighter bike with a BOB trailer. I wonder how this bike would worl for cross country touring as opposed to a lighter bike with a BOB trailer.

]]> By: CaptCanuck http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/comment-page-1/#comment-76627 CaptCanuck Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:15:23 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/#comment-76627 w00t! Frame & Forks have landed from Taiwan and are shipping to distributors now. Xtracycle parts arrived today - just finished putting the first coat of marine varnish on the snapdeck and footsies :P w00t! Frame & Forks have landed from Taiwan and are shipping to distributors now. Xtracycle parts arrived today – just finished putting the first coat of marine varnish on the snapdeck and footsies :P

]]> By: Tacticus http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/comment-page-1/#comment-71911 Tacticus Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:03:23 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/#comment-71911 I would love a big dummy but it seems that the import costs to australia will kill that idea :( 1300 USD (converted) just for the frame I would love a big dummy but it seems that the import costs to australia will kill that idea :(
1300 USD (converted) just for the frame

]]> By: CaptCanuck http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/comment-page-1/#comment-71594 CaptCanuck Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:31:10 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/#comment-71594 One benefit of winter in Canada is I have spare time to pull together and prep all my parts for my Big Dummy :-) Jones H-Bars, Hayes disk brakes with Goodrich lines, Manitou SuperNova fork, Mavic 321's with DT Swiss hubs, Brooks saddle, Chris King Rasta headset, Thomson post and stem, LX splined cranks and Shimano XT drivetrain, Kenda Small Block 8 tires and a Kore chain tensioner. Just need the frame and the Xtracycle parts and I'm good to go! I am seriously pumped about putting this beast of burden together. I hope to log over 8000 kilometers on this bike as my daily driver this year. One benefit of winter in Canada is I have spare time to pull together and prep all my parts for my Big Dummy :-)

Jones H-Bars, Hayes disk brakes with Goodrich lines, Manitou SuperNova fork, Mavic 321’s with DT Swiss hubs, Brooks saddle, Chris King Rasta headset, Thomson post and stem, LX splined cranks and Shimano XT drivetrain, Kenda Small Block 8 tires and a Kore chain tensioner. Just need the frame and the Xtracycle parts and I’m good to go!

I am seriously pumped about putting this beast of burden together. I hope to log over 8000 kilometers on this bike as my daily driver this year.

]]> By: coolgnomeman http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/comment-page-1/#comment-71395 coolgnomeman Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:57:38 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/#comment-71395 That Bike is totally feakin awesome!! I'm so stoked to have my order in. Now all I have to do is wrangle up all the components together as well as the wheel set. I'm going super strong 40 spoke, as well as Phil Wood bottom bracket. I'm going on a ride from Seattle, down the coast of Oregon cutting across to Ontario witch is near Boise. I'm also getting my new war pony powder coated because I really don't like the USA military green. Well, heres to waitin for her arrival Big Dummy Bros! That Bike is totally feakin awesome!! I’m so stoked to have my order in. Now all I have to do is wrangle up all the components together as well as the wheel set. I’m going super strong 40 spoke, as well as Phil Wood bottom bracket. I’m going on a ride from Seattle, down the coast of Oregon cutting across to Ontario witch is near Boise. I’m also getting my new war pony powder coated because I really don’t like the USA military green. Well, heres to waitin for her arrival Big Dummy Bros!

]]> By: Jerome Hathcock http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/comment-page-1/#comment-70511 Jerome Hathcock Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:57:19 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/#comment-70511 I'm in the process of building my wheels for my Big Dummy! Like what I see and feel like this will be a sweet ride for Tuscaloosa Alabama! Enjoy seeing how long I can leave my car at home. I know I'm doing something right when I pull up in my car and someone comments,I didn't know you had a car! Shanti and hello from the south. I’m in the process of building my wheels for my Big Dummy! Like what I see and feel like this will be a sweet ride for Tuscaloosa Alabama! Enjoy seeing how long I can leave my car at home. I know I’m doing something right when I pull up in my car and someone comments,I didn’t know you had a car! Shanti and hello from the south.

]]> By: Dylster http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/comment-page-1/#comment-69160 Dylster Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:10:23 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/#comment-69160 Mine, too! Pre-ordered, and pwned! Yarp! Mine, too! Pre-ordered, and pwned! Yarp!

]]> By: Mauricio Babilonia http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/comment-page-1/#comment-67944 Mauricio Babilonia Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:00:02 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/#comment-67944 And typing lessons. Big Dummy! And typing lessons. Big Dummy!

]]> By: Mauricio Babilonia http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/comment-page-1/#comment-67943 Mauricio Babilonia Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:59:11 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/01/04/surly-big-dummy-available-in-february/#comment-67943 My money is down for a Big Dimmy. Now all I have to do is wait. My money is down for a Big Dimmy. Now all I have to do is wait.

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