Here's some Dummy on Dummy action for your enjoyment. The second batch of samples arrived last week, so we're all working hard to get them assembled and real-world-tested. I prefer to build my bikes at home instead of working in the Surly shop, because it's less distracting and most of my parts are sitting somewhere in my dungeonous basement shop. So I mounted the new frame onto old #1 for transport. I've found that a Dummy frame travels best when it's held onto an Xtracycle or Big Dummy bike using an Xtracycle Wideloader bar inserted through horizontal tubes of both…
im - 1/17/2007 11:36:00 AM
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Patience my good people, patience. The answer to your question is "March or April." That's when a majority of our new stuff is coming in. That stuff is: the new frame colors on the appropriate models (see the frame pages for the new colors) and the two new complete bikes: the Long Haul Trucker and the Steamroller. New pages are up here (now with pictures and spec): New Completes The two things that will not be in at that time are the Big Dummy Xtracycle frame and the Mr. Whirly cranks. Those are still slated for Summer release. I know,…
im - 1/09/2007 02:04:00 PM
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Bicycle Film Festival 2007 Just got this message from the organizers of Bicycle Film Fest: "The Bicycle Film Festival wants to see your movie. The deadline for entries has been extended to March 1. The BFF is looking for films with a strong theme or character of bicycles. This includes all mediums and styles such as animation, experimental, narrative, documentary and music videos. http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com" Time is running out, so be sure to send them your stuff soon. Also, if you just woke up on Saturday morning, 2/24, and you happen to be in Minneapolis, get on your bike and head…


