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Old 10-18-2010, 11:12 AM   #1
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thinking of another bike
so im looking around thinking about buying a Surley "big dummy"just because its different and looks like it may be fun to ride, any idea what the best deal is for a frame for one of those, im thinking it would be a fun build up over time... any pro's con's? anyone even know much about the "Surley" name? ive never heard of them till recently


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Old 10-18-2010, 04:44 PM   #2
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Do you really think there's a chance you're going to ever haul 200+ pounds on a bike? That would definitely be impressive! I'm currently longing for a Salsa Fargo. Seems to have more than enough carrying capacity for anything I would ever do.


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Old 10-18-2010, 08:38 PM   #3
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Do you really think there's a chance you're going to ever haul 200+ pounds on a bike?
ya never know..... but if the need arose i would be able to
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From what I've seen and heard, including from LBS employees, Surly are good bikes. I know the Long Haul Trucker has almost a cult following and lots of people are absolutely in love with it for touring/commuting.

Here's a pretty entertaining review of the Big Dummy: Bike Snob NYC: BSNYC Product Review: Surly Big Dummy
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humerous review thanks for the chuckles...
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The Big Dummy is on my list of toys one day when I got the shop to work on it and the money to buy it LOL
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I am currently riding a Salsa Ala Carte with the Xtracycle Free Radical long tail kit. I love long tail bikes. I have been interested in the BD for some time now & just purchased one used online yesterday. One reason for going ahead and getting one is I need the larger 22in frame this one has. My Ala Carte is a 20in with EVERYTHING raised to the max. Long tail bikes are just plain FUN. It's great carrying loads and passengers, But besides that they are just plain fun. Oh I said that already...Be careful, If you ride a long tail for any period of time you may never go back.
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Oh yeah, If you wonder what BD owners think about their rigs. Try finding an used one for sale... The one I found ,the guy NEEDED MONEY...


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