| Type Private | Founded 1998 | Headquarters Bloomington, Minnesota , United States | Products Bicycles and bicycle parts | Parent Quality Bicycle Products |
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What is so good about Surly bikes?
Yes, Surly bike are good for all sorts of practical and recreational riding. They're
sturdy, useful, well-made steel frames at reasonable prices
, which makes them especially popular for custom builds. Keep in mind that Surly bikes are only made of steel, and may run heavier than similarly-priced competitors.
Where are Surly bicycles made?
Where are your frames and components manufactured? Most of our products (including all frames and forks) are manufactured in
Taiwan
.
Are Surly bikes handmade?
We know the people that are making our products and those products are made with their hands. They are part of Surly. By having our products made overseas we are able to keep our prices very fair.
Surly is not a custom bike company
, we don't want to be and we don't pretend to be.
What happened to Surly bikes?
Surly (quietly) made the announcement that marks the end of an era.
All three of these bikes, the non-disc LHT, Troll, and Pugsley, have been discontinued
. Here's the statement from Surly from their blog post regarding inventory… “All right, all right.
Are Surly bikes powder coated?
We powder coat our frames instead of using wet paint
because fewer solvents have to be used. As much as possible we use stainless rather than chromed hardware to avoid releasing heavy metals into soil and groundwater.
Are salsa and surly the same company?
Brands. The company owns nineteen brands including Salsa, Surly, All-City, 45North, Handspun, Foundry, Civia, Whisky, MSW, Problem Solvers, Dimension, Mechanical Threads, R12, Q-Tubes, Buzzy's and iSSi. Through its Q-Active division, the company distributes products to independent ski, run and outdoor retailers.
What kind of steel does surly use?
Chromoly steel
enables all of this. So yeah. Surly bikes are made with 4130* tubing.
Are surly Forks good?
It's a great fork
, really responsive and stiff, but it rides smooth over the chunky stuff. Surprisingly light for being steel, too.
Where are Kona bikes manufactured?
Kona is 50% US and 50% Canadian owned. It is an independent company; no one owns us and we don't own anything else. We design all of our bikes from the ground up and visit the factories that make our frames and components and assemble our bikes in
Taiwan
every month while they are being produced.
Where are Hey bikes manufactured?
The electric bikes are made in Germany, but Miner said the Denver operations could expand into manufacturing within the next 18 months.
Schweinfurt, Germany
will remain the company's world headquarters. Miner said Haibikes (Hai means shark in German) is the biggest electric bike manufacturer in Europe.
Despite sharing a similar name and being headquartered in the U.S. state of Minnesota,
the brewing company and Surly Bikes are separate enterprises
. An agreement between the two companies allows the bicycle manufacturer to display the single word “Surly” on its products.
Where are Salsa bikes made?
Even though almost all Salsa bikes are manufactured in
Taiwan
, their frames are produced in the United States. However, the Salsa Beargrease Carbon frames are designed in China.
What is a Gravelbike?
A gravel bike is
a drop-bar bike designed to let you ride over many different surfaces
. The drop handlebar and sporty geometry means you can make good progress on the road –but, with wider tyres, lower gearing and stable handling, you can also head off-road with confidence.
Where is the serial number on a surly bike?
Let's check out how they work. As long as you are not currently sitting on your Surly bike,
flip it upside-down and put your eyeballs on the bottom side of the bottom bracket shell
. You should see a model name or code stamped into the steel.
Does Surly still make long haul trucker?
There's only a single model of the Surly Disc Trucker, but
Surly does still make its predecessor, the rim-braked Long Haul Trucker
.
What is a touring bike used for?
Used more for on road smooth surfaces, in racing and day ride recreation. While a touring bike is built for
strength, comfort and stability
. As these bikes are meant to carry much heavier loads then just the rider. For many days, months or even years on end.
Where are all city bikes made?
It is no secret that we do all of our frame and fork production in
Taiwan
and I've traveled there on three separate occasions over the past year and a half, all in an effort to help keep our process running smoothly.
Do surly framesets come with headset?
Does this frameset comes with a headset?
No, headsets are available separately
.
How much does the surly Midnight Special Weight?
The bike weighs in at a hefty
26 lbs
, depending on the size.
How much does a surly bike weigh?
With all the talk about it being heavy, you might be wondering how much the Cross-Check really weighs. The Surly Cross-Check frame weighs
2.2 kg (4.85 pounds)
, and that's the measurement for its 56cm model.
Where are Santa Cruz bikes made?
Our bikes are available with a wide range of component and suspension options to choose from, each hand-assembled to order in our
California factory
.
Where is Yeti bikes made?
Yeti Cycles is an American bicycle manufacturer located in
Golden, Colorado
.
Are Trek bikes better than giant?
Giant vs Trek mountain bikes which is better? In general, if you look at Giant and Trek MTB's in the same price range,
Giant is better
. Giant has slightly better components than Trek because they are the largest manufacturer and can buy components cheaper.
Is 4130 chromoly good for Bikes?
Now, there are hundreds of kinds of steel, but
4130 finds its way into bike frames
because, among other attributes, of its weldability, formability, strength, ductility and toughness.
How long does a chromoly frame last?
Chromoly frames are typically overdesigned well above the endurance (fatigue) limit of 0.54 of tensile strength. This means if the welds are properly done, you can expect what we call ‘
infinite life
‘.
Are chromoly Bikes good?
A workhorse of the industry, chromoly is a light, strong steel. When it is butted and shaped to take off excess weight, it can deliver a fairly light frame that will last through years of hard use.
Chromoly is responsive and offers good flex while maintaining its form
.
