Clik here to view.
I got your bikepacking right here in my chinos
Sure, we all want to think about the epic (kind of hate that word) bikepacking adventure that takes us to super inaccessible places. I like the smaller trips, because that's what you can actually fit...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dose Of Dumps
Everybody needs something to believe in and I believe I'll have another dump. Here is your weekly dose of DUMP! ROLL IT! Singapore Perth, West Australia New York, NY Muddy Creek Greenway Byfield, MA...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Get ‘em while they’re fat.
A long time ago, a friend of mine gave me a ticket to an excellent show. I got to see Eagle Twin and Sunn O))) play in San Francisco. Sunn was good for all the reasons you would expect them to be, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
One Wednesday Evening
This is the time of year when people take a look at what was. So today I find myself doing the same thing, looking at old photos and thinking about the places I've been, rides I've been on and such....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stay Home
Last month, Lucas from Bunyan Velo asked me to present in an evening of storytelling with our friends at the Angry Catfish. While I tend to avoid microphones, preferring the traditional whisky-induced...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Leftover Dump
Hello, I'm back. So normally Friday is the Dump Day but last week we had the big Get Them While They're Fat annoucement. So I had this scheduled for Monday but I wanted to give a shout out to the cool...
View ArticleThe more things stay the same, the more they change
Hi, We received another production of Wednesday complete bikes in here at our US HQ. These bikes are shipping out to shops that had them on pre-order this week. Of note: we changed the stock stem...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Favorite Dumps 2015
Well, I'm back after some time off for the holidays. I hope all of you had a good one as well. This gig is pretty cool because I get to see a lot of cool images sent in by all of you folks. I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What comes around goes around
Last Winter my son asked me if he could race the Stupor Bowl messenger race with his neighborhood friend. He was 15 at the time so the first thought that came to mind was “Hell no.” I recalled racing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dumping Dumps
This week I thought I'd focus on Winter. Even in the great state of Minnesota I hear a lot of complaining about the winter. Thing is what those people don't realize is the best way to deal with Winter...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dumping Dumps Part Deux
I've stil got my mind on winter as we are about to embark on our trip to the Arrowhead 135. It seems that you guys helped me out with more snowy shots in the dump this week. So why not continue with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fresh Dump
Hello and welcome to Friday! A couple weeks ago, I promised freshies and freshiies you shall have. These are so fresh, I haven't even seen them yet. So here we go with a nice fresh Dump! Germany...
View ArticleClik here to view.
AH135: Ten Years After
Persevere: to persist in an undertaking in spite of counter influences, opposition or discouragement. I usually set personal goals when doing Ultras like the Arrowhead 135. My primary goal was to enjoy...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chitlins Con Dump
Its Friday and that means its time for Dumps with Chitlins. I'm not even sure what a Chitlin is, but I'm sure its bound to be tasty. Its been a whille since I've done a musical dump and although I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Facks about Surly Racks : Front, Rear, 8 and 24
We recently brought in our first run of the new Surly 8-Pack and 24-Pack racks. Boy howdy are they fabulous. Knowing the blood, sweat and jeers that went into the development had me swooning for their...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Love Dump
I've never much been into the whole Valentines Day deal. But despite our rough exterior, Surly does inspire a lot of love of the two wheeled variety. So, just for fun went through the Dump and any...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Don’t Be a Dick
One time, not too long ago, I was at the start of a "race" in Dorset, England. Our good friend Charlie was putting the whole thing on and gave the opening address and rules meeting on a sunny hillside...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tires!! Geometry Chart Update
Does my new Dirt Wizard 27.5+ fit in my Pike? Can I run a Knard 4.8” on a Marge Lite in my Pug fork? What’s the biggest Surly tire I can fit in my 1 x 1? Sound familiar? Hell, some of you readers have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It Was the Best of Dumps, It Was the Worst of Dumps
If you ask me February is the meat of winter. Its all the best parts about winter. The sun is higher so it feels good on blubird days, The temps are usually less brutal than January and if your lucky...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Compsognathus Dump
Well helllo and happy Friday, Its Frostbike, and I'm a bit short on time as we ahve to get ready to hold all you dealers and vendor parterns out there. You folks will have to use the internets and...
View Article