We promised and we're delivering. Got some Creamroller complete bikes in today - size 56cm and 59cm. Just in time for holiday giving. Also in stock as we speak, Steamroller framesets in all sizes of the Creamy color. Build one up from the frameset. It's fun and rewarding. I think there's also a merit badge in it for you. Black Steamrollers will be a bit - think Spring. We added them as a bit of an afterthought, so they'll take longer. Long Haul Trucker framesets in Truckaccino and Karate Monkey framesets in Chum Bucket are also rolling in. Complete bikes…

Pal Paul in S. Africa has just purchased a Karate Monkey. He had some questions about Dingle drivetrains (2 rings, 2 cogs, no shifting). I mentioned that his 8 tooth differential was probably overkill, and that in my experience running a 4 tooth total differential (34/32t rings and 16/18t cogs, for example) should be more than enough. Of course, I've never been to his part of the world. Paul writes: "I know I'm always telling you how extreme stuff is here (and I have a few stories at the moment) but listen here. This time of year our strong southeasters…

Got this in the mail the other day: "dude, remember that awesome steamroller from the shipwreck dude; well, it got stolen a couple weeks ago. at least the the creamroller color looks rad, but it still ain't the same as the old boston baked bean frame with the threaded HS bummer dude, george" Bummer indeed. Lucky for George the creamroller is a beautiful shade of Not Stolen. Steamroller framesets should be here in a few weeks, followed shortly thereafter by Steamroller complete bikes. And for those of you who aren't into the cream color, the Steamroller will now come in…

O.k., before the ugliness: we were sent this link by the Ramstacker. Sort of like watching a home movie, it's mundane and intriguing at the same time. ************************************************************************************* Surly In The News I'm getting to this one a little late but I think it still bears mention. Local "fickle fashion-first hipster" City Pages writer Bradley Campbell articulates better than he may realize why we do what we do colorwise. He even goes so far as to call in expert analysis to figure out why we don't have better taste, though it should be noted that he did not bother to…