Longtail cargo bikes big dummy bicycle surly bikes. The big fat dummy is a long tail cargo bike that took a few too many doses of growth hormones. Long tail electric cargo bike big easy cargo ebike surly bikes. Mine keeps my lights lit at night and my gps and phone charged during the day. The lowside is the bike that gets you across town for a quick rip on some singletrack, then over to the bar for a night out. We add quality components like the shimano drivetrain and disc brakes to augment this very functional bike. Dec 05, 2016 i learned of the existence of the big fat dummy project about the time that the ice cream truck debuted at frostbike a few years ago. Fat tire offroad cargo bike big fat dummy surly bikes.
If i were to buy a big easy, id get a small, but the medium worked just fine. The big fat dummy is a long tail cargo bike designed around big tires to create the most stable, stiff, and tractionladen ride possible, while riding. The story behind the big dummy s design isnt that far off from such exotic origins. This is coming from riding it for over 200 miles, owning a cargo bike focused shop, and servicing them for the last few months since they were released. This model is similar to the original big dummy, but with fat tires, a longer top tube and a slacker. Universal cycles surly big dummy complete bike blacktacular.
Mar 18, 2020 lets go family bike camping is a book to help families get started. Surly makes the big dummy in conjunction with oakland, calif. Big dummy is a longtail cargo bike, which means that not only can you haul a serious amount of cargo, different accessories can be added to your big dummy frame and deck depending on what you want to carry. In 2006 surly introduced the big dummy, a longtail bike frame designed for the xtracycle free radical extension that can carry 200 lbs of gear in addition to a 200 lb rider. Do not carry passengers on the big dummy or big fat dummy unless the bicycle is. Yea i can hear you nathan wheres the surly cargo bike. The second half of the book is full of tips with ideas for your trips.
Its a rough road road bike, a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing, a utilitarian townie, a lightduty touring bike and an allweather commuter. If this combo isnt enough for you and what youll be lugging around, you may prefer the big dummy or the trailer, both of which are built to haul between 200 and 300 pounds of cargo. Like the unicorn the big fat dummy was a mythical beast often referred to but never seen. Being the thoughtful people that they are, surly have kept everything standard no awkward seat post sizes to track down which made for easy transfer of existing kit. Surly big dummy bicycle trailer hitch bikecomponents. Surly 2018 big dummy complete bike tree fort bikes. This bike will get a lot of use all 12 months of the year. Universal cycles surly wednesday complete bike blue. If youre not familiar with the original big dummy, its an extended wheelbase cargo bike. I share our failures and fears as well as our successes and joys. The long haul trucker is a very rugged bike built to handle a combined rider and to haul weight of about 300 pounds.
I and my family were leaving our beautiful home in juneau, ak for a new life in sunny ca and my wife and i were determined to live in a way that would minimize our need for internal combustion. The surly big easy is the cadillac of the bike lane. So it is possible for you to transport even bigger loads. I learned of the existence of the big fat dummy project about the time that the ice cream truck debuted at frostbike a few years ago. If you plan to use your bike on mud, bogs, sand, and snow, then you should get a surly fat bike.
At the moment i dont need to travel with my big dummy by plane so there is no rush to make this happen. Get the best deals on surly 26 in bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. Look out for the ice cream truck, pugsley, straggler, ogre, and big dummy. Dedicated singlepiece frame increases stiffness and decreases torsional flex. Big dummy 2020 surly s big dummy is a longtail cargo bike that does it all. They are best damn thing since sliced bread in my book. Please see link to bike owners manual on safety for complete list of riding condition descriptions. We offer a wide assortment of surly bikes for sale by independent bike shops and private sellers from all. I would like to have a bike that i wouldnt have to do anything to and they both look like really good options but im not to sure about the lht because of the fact that the size i need only has 26 wheels. You only get the 700c wheels with the larger sizes. That was until this year when the myth became reality. Take this bike anywhere, since its introduction, many have ditched one of both of their cars and have minimized. The surly big dummy is a long tail cargo bike that was designed to use the xtracycle line of cargo products as plugins to a robust one piece steel frame. These are included with my17 big dummy bikes and frames, as well as.
Complete bike spec subject to change frameset frame surly big dummy, surly 4 cromoly steel. We appreciate your comments and critics they help a lot, in building one of the most diversified and complete bicycle channels on youtube thanks for watching and stay tuned a. If you have to ask why, the surly big fat dummy is probably not for you. The surly big dummy cargo bike is a collaboration between xtracycle and surly in the usa. The surly big dummy is the longtail cargo bike described as the ultimate grocery getter, the modern day minivan, and a humanpowered car replacement. The longtail frame is stiffer and has a higher load capacity than a freeradicalequipped bike. Surlys long haul trucker is a drop bar touring bike that can travel anywhere in the world on mostly paved surfaces.
The surly big dummy is the longtail cargo bike described as the ultimate. Ultimately, a touring bike is ideal if you are looking for a bike that you will ride day after day while carrying gear and even camp overnight. Surly parts the dummy cargo kit includes a pair of dummy rails, a pair of dummy bags, and a dummy deck, plus all the hardware youll need to install everything and get haulin. But if you said that, youd actually be very wrong so just dont. Over the last year ive had the chance to ride a surly big dummy multiple times, both with and without an electric assist.
Surly bikes er en amerikansk nisjeprodusent under qbpparaplyen, som lager stalsykler litt utenom det vanlige. The adjustable saddle height provides more personalized comfort and removes the clunky feel of other cargo bikes. Ill ride the big dummy, not the twenty2 fat bike as id thought and what will sarah ride. Cass shares his experiences using one to shuttle his son to school, haul gear, and ride local dirt roads im a longtime fan of the xtracycle, longtail concept, having owned both the original, bolton freeradical and the newer, much improved leap. Haulin bikes surly are firm believers that you can and should spend as much. Getting the most from your big dummy cargo bike surly bikes. At first glance, you might say that surly just put bigger tires on a big dummy. The surly big dummy is a long tail cargo bike mtb, cargo bike, touring. Big dummy cyclewerks northwest ohios best bike shop.
He agreed to swap the two bikes for a short time to allow me to compare my other longtail, the yuba mundo, with his. We strongly recommend that the final asembly is completed by a qualified bicycle meachanic. Surly 2016 big dummy complete bike the surly big dummy. Because of shipping delays the build time on this bike ended up being over five weeks.
Surly s model names stand out from the crowd as much as its bikes. At bikeexchange, we bring the marketplace to your computer or mobile device. Riding a long bike many people ask what the big dummy rides like. Its not, because the bikes serve different purposes. Surly big dummy with and without bionx electric assist matt takes three kids for a spin on our rental big dummy at the portland cargo bike roll call.
Dec 05, 2016 if you have to ask why, the surly big fat dummy is probably not for you. In 2008, surly and xtracycle teamed up to make the big dummy an excellent longtail bike. The company, still small with just two fulltime employees, needed a framemaker to grow its market. It was engineered in conjunction with xtracycle, whose modular plugins make it easy to carry groceries, garden supplies, tools, and just about anything else youd. Big dummy frameset 2020 surly s big dummy frameset is designed to transport big cargo, or even a passenger or two while being able to retain a smooth ride. By now, many of you have probably read about surly s new big fat dummy long tail fat bike. Its a steel gravel bicycle that thrives on the road. Rolling jackass centerstand is the most important part of the bike in my book. Based on tobys recommendation that i go with the complete bike value too good to match otherwise, i ended up with. This is the bike wed want to use to take our toddlers on a continents long bicycle ride. Ode to the surly big dummy cargo bike, touring bike, touring. Designed to transport a rider and up to 200 pounds of cargo even a passenger or two, the big dummy retains an extremely smooth and maneuverable ride.
Cross country bikesurly bikecargo bikepower carsbike framecar wheelsvanscyclingbicycles. Whether you are after a custom pack for your city cruiser, storage solutions for your cargo bike, or a complete kit fo surly bicycle loaded with porcelain rocket bike bags \\ frame, seat, handlebar, accessory, big dummy packs triangle shaped bags are handmade to fit your specific bicycle frame. The lowside picks up right where the 1x1 left off, except surly added some fancy modern standards. Retail stores in portland, oregon and lancaster, pennsylvania. The surly big dummy is only available as a frameset in the uk so. Jul 05, 20 surly spew the big dummy is designed for carrying cargo. Surly big fat dummy cargo bike 29, steel, thorfrost white.
Being a dedicated singlepiece frame, instead of an addon to an existing bike, its stiffer and resistant to torsional flex, which provides a better ride and longer. At surly, we make serious steel bikes for people who dont take themselves too seriously. The big easy is based on the same platform as surly s big dummy cargo bike. At first glance, it might just seem like a beefedup version of big dummy, but thats actually not the case. Surly 2018 big dummy complete bike we spend extra time and care building, testing and reboxing your bike before it leaves. That provides a lot of flexibility from carrying kids to lumber, to groceries and even ladders or kayaks.
Rohloff speedhub manual for more information regarding the oem2 axle plate. Surlys long haul trucker complete vs cross check complete. Get the best deals on surly 700c bikes and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. The trolls currently only available as a frameset, though a complete bike might be available at some point. Serious steel bikes for people who dont take themselves too seriously. The bike is shipped boxed by courier meaning there is some final assembly required. Surly big fat dummy complete bike cromwell green from. Jul 20, 2012 so last weekend i grabbed my electric bike with the xtracycle attachment, and biked over to a friend, who has a surly big dummy. Im a firm believer in using bicycles as replacements for motor vehicles. With the big dummy bicycle trailer hitch by surly you can attach the surly trailer to your cargo bike. But for those looking for a cargo bike that is stiffer, more capable, and will monster over anything in its path, look no further. Bikes as transportation family bike, cargo bike, electric bike. Ive been torn between the big dummy and a dedicated tour bike for touring.
Despite the bike s girth and lankiness, its cushy, fast, and stablewe passed more than one trickedout roadie on this beast, even with a load, much to those riders chagrin and our own surprise. Maximalist bikepackers, those looking to make bikepacking a family affair, and those that help maintain their local trails will appreciate the big fat dummy hauling abilities. Simplify the haul with an electric cargo bike riding loaded with cargo is core to us here at surly, whether were running a front rack and bag setup or a fullblown cargo bike and trailer. Surly s big fat dummy is, without doubt, the burliest of all cargo bikes. By now, many of you have probably read about surlys new big fat dummy long tail fatbike. Universal cycles surly lowside complete bike rainbow. Welcome to the women on wheels wall have you read the big wow book. Riding loaded with cargo is core to us here at surly, whether were running a front rack and bag setup or a fullblown cargo bike and trailer. Big easy is a longtail electric cargo bike that expands whats possible by bike. Half the book is full of stories and photos from my own initial trips with one toddler and later two kids aged 5 and 8. The surly big easy complete bike is an electric cargo bike that is built to look and ride like a traditional bike. I considered other products such as the surly big dummy, and the trek mondo but ruled them out as being too heavy and too.
Im wondering which bike from surly is the better everyday commuter. For those who didnt realise what was underneath the bags, the extendedstretched frame becomes more obvious. Charlie the bikemonger tours dorset, somerset and devon on a surly big dummy xtracycle bike. Surlys big easy smooths out family biking and cargo. A cargo bike designed around a fat tyre platform, designed to be the most stable, stiff and tractionladen ride possible. Surlys first electric bike is the big easy but its. The surly big dummy is designed to carry a lot of stuff easily without dealing with a separate trailer, and thats just what it does. The long haul trucker was designed for comfort while simultaneously hauling a lot of stuff long distances. The sturdy frame, constructed from tig welded cromo steel with a great manufacturers warranty. Like all our frames, its made of steel and its got lots of little touches that youve come to love in a surly, like clearance for bigger tires and common component sizing. Think of big fat dummy as more of a second or third cousin to big dummy rather than a brother. Straggler is tuned for crossover exploration on a wide variety of terrain conditions.
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