[fuzzymusketeer]

Does anyone know when the 2020 Surlys come out?

I'm in the market for a Karate Monkey, but not too fond of the current color offerings. Is there a forum for Surlys in general?

How does one look specific things up like that?

 

[jcd46]

There is a Surly forum under manufacturer forum.

I know the MS came out in blue and black just last week. Not sure what's up with the rest of the line up.

I always use Google and add "MTBR" to my search.

 

[Darth Lefty]

They don't really seem to go on a schedule, more like they buy a batch of things from their factory and when it's run out they do a new color or build.

 

[cassa89]

So far they've released the updated colors for the Midnight Special, Cross Check and Wednesday, and rolled out a few new/updated tires (and new, minimalist packaging) along with the Whiplash frame strap. They also informed that the Cross Check will only be available as a frameset this year.

 

[Sandman29]

I wonder if the 2020 Ice Cream Truck is going to be 27.5" fat wheels. I know Surly has a lot of tooling invested in the 26" inch tires, but their sister brands; Salsa and Heller, both have 27.5" fat wheel bikes.

Will the Surly Wednesday be there 26" inch fat tire bike as a complete bike and the ICT their 27.5" fat bike offering?

 

[Darth Lefty]

I wonder if the 2020 Ice Cream Truck is going to be 27.5" fat wheels. I know Surly has a lot of tooling invested in the 26" inch tires, but their sister brands; Salsa and Heller, both have 27.5" fat wheel bikes.

Will the Surly Wednesday be there 26" inch fat tire bike as a complete bike and the ICT their 27.5" fat bike offering?

The two bikes overlap a lot, that's for sure. Whatever wheels and tires they put on the ICT, it needs to show off the clearance

 

[ErvSpanks]

Does anyone know when the 2020 Surlys come out?

I'm in the market for a Karate Monkey, but not too fond of the current color offerings. Is there a forum for Surlys in general?

How does one look specific things up like that?

Buy one and have the frame painted any color you want. Have custom decals made. POW! Dream bike.

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[ErvSpanks]

The two bikes overlap a lot, that's for sure. Whatever wheels and tires they put on the ICT, it needs to show off the clearance

Different geometry between the two. The current ICT will fit any wheel tire combo out there right now. My guess is they stay with the MOBD rims.

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[RFrahm]

I could see the Wednesday going to B-fat before the ICT. But probably not though. Maybe we’ll see the Wednesday get a bent seat tube for better clearance and 29+ without having to slide the drops back. Maybe a disco rat. Maybe just different colors.
If I could pick any change though, it would be some stack height added to almost every model.

 

[RFrahm]

Oh, and sliding dropouts. If Kona can do it for a cheaper frame come on Surly!

 

[mack_turtle]

I think the current Gnot Boost is elegant and versatile.

 

[NYrr496]

Surly dropped the ball big time. I waited months for the new Ice Cream Trucks and they're PINK.
NOT COOL. Now I gotta buy a frameset and take it directly to the powder coater. Another 136 bucks on top of the cost of the frame.

 

[Sandman29]

I'd give that color of the new ICT a chance. I like the contrast with all the Black on the bike.

I think people are going to see it and say they love the color. Lately, most bikes you see are sticking to more muted colors. I think it's time for a change. I like these colors that look like highlighter pens: Yellow, Orange, Blue, Pink.

 

[fuzzymusketeer]

When getting a bike powder coated...

Do the bolt interfaces/parts on the bike that get rubbed, wear off the paint?

What kind of shop do you take it to? Auto body?

 

[jcd46]

Prickly Pear Sparkle, what's not to like?

 

[NYrr496]

When getting a bike powder coated...

Do the bolt interfaces/parts on the bike that get rubbed, wear off the paint?

What kind of shop do you take it to? Auto body?

The bikes come powder coated from the factory. I bring frames to a powder coat shop not too far from me. They do automotive wheels, all sorts of parts and definitely seem to have plenty of bicycle experience. They put something in all the threaded holes so the powder doesn't get in the threads and cause problems. In my experience, the aftermarket powder lives just like the factory powder.
I was looking at silvers, blues and oranges. I'm considering a nice, heavy metallic orange. We'll see.

 

[cassa89]

I love this color and would consider trading my Pugsley for a new ICT JUST for the color! It reminds me of the old 1x1 teaberry color they had a few years back.

 

[Squeeze]

In my experience, the aftermarket powder lives just like the factory powder.

Do they strip the frame, or powdercoat over the existing powdercoat?

I'm unlikely to ever have a brand new frame powdercoated, but I'm just curious.

 

[NYrr496]

Do they strip the frame, or powdercoat over the existing powdercoat?

I'm unlikely to ever have a brand new frame powdercoated, but I'm just curious.

They strip it.

 

[Squeeze]

Thanks.