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2007 Surly Long Haul Trucker
I bought this frame and fork on Ebay in January, 2008. I have had plans to build a touring bike for extended tours for some time. The build up is courtesy of parts from my Miyata QuickCross and new and used scrounged from various places. The first tour should be in March, 2008. Still tweaking the fit, but here’s what I got now. More to follow!
* Frame: 4130 CroMo, 52cm, Utility Blue
* Fork: Surly LHT, 4130 CroMo
* Wheels: Mavic 32-hole hubs, Sun Mistral rims, stainless spokes
* Tires: Michelin Transworld City, 26×1.5″
* Crankset: Truvativ Elita triple; Salsa 48-, 38-tooth rings, Truvativ 30-tooth ring; steel chainring bolts
* Freewheel: Regina 12-32, 7sp.
* Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore RD-M510
* Front derailleur: Shimano 105 FD-5504; Problem Solvers clamp
* Chain: Sram 891
* Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 8sp. bar end
* Brake levers: Tektro R200A; Cane Creek Crosstop interupter levers
* Brakes: Tektro Oryx, silver
* Pedals: Shimano SPD
* Headset: Cane Creek S6, silver; Problem Solvers cable hanger; Problem solvers spacers
* Stem: Dimension, 110mm x 35°, silver
* Bars: ITM Racer, 42cm wide; Profile Designs cork tape, black
* Seatpost: Kalloy, 27.2mm x 250mm
* Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry
* Misc: Planet Bike Freddy Hardcore fenders, 35mm; Cyclopro waterbottle cages