Posted by on Feb 2, 2013 in Blog, Fat Bike | 0 comments

Surly Moonlander with a BionX 48 Volt Kit Pre-installed

Surly Moonlander with a BionX 48 Volt Kit Pre-installed
We just noticed that NYCEWheels are selling Surly Moonlanders with BionX 48 Volt kits pre-installed.  We have purchased BionX kits from NYCEWheels in the past to install on customers bikes and have always had great success with them. NYCEWheels have been selling BionX kits for many years, so I would think...
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Posted by on Jan 19, 2013 in Bike Maintenance, Blog, Fat Bike, TBT Surly Moonlander Build | 1 comment

This Bike Ride Made Possible by Grip Studs and Surly Bud & Lou Tires

This Bike Ride Made Possible by Grip Studs and Surly Bud & Lou Tires
Thanks to some inspiration from Lao Tzu Cycles Blog I also decided to stud my Surly Bud and Lou tires. I too had wiped out my bike on a trail with about 2 to 3 inches of snow over ice. So I was really considering studding my Bud & Lou tires the post on Lao Tzu Cycles Blog made me feel comfortable...
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Posted by on Dec 10, 2012 in Blog, Fat Bike, Manufacturers | 0 comments

Defiant Bicycles – Electric Fat Bikes

Defiant Bicycles – Electric Fat Bikes
A new manufacture of Fat Bikes that we just ran across is Defiant Bicycles. They offer Fat Bikes with Bionx electric assist (500W) pre-installed, and a few different models configured for your specific biking style. I wish I could get a test drive of one of these bikes! Definitely a bike manufacture to...
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Posted by on Dec 9, 2012 in Bike Maintenance, Blog, Fat Bike, TBT Surly Moonlander Build | 0 comments

Surly Clown Shoe rims with Shimano Alfine 11 speed hub rear & Surly Ultra New Hub front

Surly Clown Shoe rims with Shimano Alfine 11 speed hub rear & Surly Ultra New Hub front
Here is my latest creation a set of Surly Clown Shoe rims with Shimano Alfine 11 speed hub rear & Surly Ultra New Hub front. The wheel build went very smooth for these wheels. I used DT Swiss Champion Black Spokes with GSport Odyssey 7075-T6 Tapper Hex Spoke nipples in Red for something new. I have...
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Posted by on Mar 18, 2012 in Bike Maintenance, Blog, Fat Bike, TBT Surly Moonlander Build | 0 comments

TBT Surly Moonlander Build Part 6 – Cockpit, Saddle, Pedals and Brakes

TBT Surly Moonlander Build Part 6 – Cockpit, Saddle, Pedals and Brakes
The next step went flawless for my Surly Moonlander. Keeping with my 70′s NASA theme I went with Richey Classic components  for my stem, handlebar, and seat post. I also went with Chris King headset shims to match my headset. One scary part  was cutting the fork tube! I used a Park Tool SG-6...
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