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Critique my Pug build!

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davesauvageau

Discussion Starter · Jan 12, 2010

Okay, so I'm building a Pug. Here's my list.

Frame: Surly Pugsley, Grey, 17"
Fork: Surly Pugsley, Grey, 135mm
Headset: Crank Brothers Sage
Stem: Thomson 90 deg, 90mm
Bar: Truvativ Stylo World Cup
Grips: ODI Ruffian Lock On
Shifter: SRAM X.9
Derailleur Cable: GORE
Derailleur: SRAM X.9
Seat: Charge Spoon
Seat Post: Thomson 27.2 x 330mm
Seat Post Clamp: Surly
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ Howitzer 100mm
Crankset: Truvativ Holzfeller
Chainwheel: Salsa 32t
Pedals: Wellgo MG-52
Chain: SRAM PC-991
Cassette: SRAM PG-990
Brakes: Avid Elixir R, 160mm
Front Wheel: Surly New Hub to Large Marge
Rear Wheel: Shimano XT to Large Marge
Tubes: Surly 26 x 4.0
Tires: Surly Endomorph 26 x 4.0

Tell me what you think!

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velopax

· #2 · Jan 12, 2010

Looks good, the only thing I would ditch are the Gore cables, go for some
Jagwire or Sram

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davesauvageau

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 12, 2010

Haha too bad, already got them! I only have brakes and wheels left. I am riding in cold Fargo, ND also. I've heard Elixirs hold up well in cold. What do you guys think?

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velopax

· #4 · Jan 12, 2010

I prefer BB7s, with them no probs at all at any condition, that's why they are so popular on
many Fat Bikes, and they work very good

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davesauvageau

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 12, 2010

velopax said:
I prefer BB7s, with them no probs at all at any condition, that's why they are so popular on
many Fat Bikes, and they work very good

I have a set on my Gary Fisher Rig, and they do work very well. If the Elixir R's do not work on the Pug, I will take the BB7's from the Rig and put them on the Pug. I do not have a bike with hydro's yet and I would love to try them! I work at a bike shop, so I have to do some product familiarization!

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TIMBERRR

· #6 · Jan 12, 2010

Pics???

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nolan17

· #7 · Jan 12, 2010

Everything looks good although I would upgrade the rear hub to a Hope or Hadley, they will last way longer.

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amblake50

· #8 · Jan 12, 2010

davesauvageau said:
Haha too bad, already got them! I only have brakes and wheels left. I am riding in cold Fargo, ND also. I've heard Elixirs hold up well in cold. What do you guys think?

+1 on elixirs. I've had nothing but good luck with mine. build looks good, enjoy your pugs.

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newskoolbiker

· #9 · Jan 12, 2010

I love the Gore housing on my trail bikes, but seams like a waste on a bike with full length housing.

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davesauvageau

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jan 12, 2010

newskoolbiker said:
I love the Gore housing on my trail bikes, but seams like a waste on a bike with full length housing.

I got a badass deal on the Gore shift kit at work, so that's why I opted for that. Also, this is my first bike with gears! Haha I have a 29er singlespeed, a BMX and a fixed, so this is my first chance to experience something other than that one sweet speed.