This is my Surly Long Haul Trucker! All of the branding was removed by a previous owned who lived in a city and was concerned about theft, so I’m happy to have an anonymous bike!

    • pie boy (he/him)@lemmy.mlOPM
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      1 year ago

      Thank you! It’s my baby for sure…I’m considering swapping out the handlebars for something like the Velo Orange Crazy Bars or the Koga Denham bars. I want something that gives me more of a swooped handlebar for day-to-day riding, but also drop-style hand positions for longer rides. I think that’s going to be my next big project.

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        1 year ago

        Good idea! I personally found that a more upright riding (due to the swoop) gives me much better awareness of my surroundings compared to riding with dropbars. Every bit helps when trying to dodge blind cars and riding defensively!

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      1 year ago

      I do actually have a rack, but I took it off this past weekend because I added a spray paint layer to it. Haven’t needed it yet this week, but I am going to get it put back on when I have time in the evening at some point soon

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        1 year ago

        Oh wow, mine is much shorter, I only go 3.5km in one direction. So the bike is a no-brainer. In winter, I’m quite happy about that though :)

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          1 year ago

          Nice. Yes, biking in the winter is a much different experience! I live in Canada, but it doesn’t snow too much in the part where I live. Just rains a lot, which is kind of just whatever. A good rain jacket/pants/boots situation makes it not so much of a big deal