I went for the first ride on the Surly Steamroller fixie project. What a cool bike! I had intended this build would last all winter (too keep me busy), but the nice weather got the best of me.
I had a couple of fixie moments when I instinctively tried to bunny hop obstacles. That just don't work on a fixie. I'll figure it out.
I did about three hours of gravel/urban assualt. I stopped by the LBS to hear their exclaimations of "Cool Bike". When you can get a bike mechanic to say "Cool Bike", you've got something.
I am really pleased with the way this bike came together. It's really fun to ride.
BTW, I can skid a fixie. OK, it's on a gravel driveway, but it's a start. More too come.
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