Monthly Archives: June 2023

Blog 30-06-23

Posted on 30/06/2023 by Gary

With the Surly Ogre single speed project on almost complete, I’ve started looking at the next (crazy) project, converting my Surly Pugsley fat bike to single speed, and of course, giving it a snazzy paint job as well. My first … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 29-06-23

Posted on 30/06/2023 by Gary

Having spent an energetic morning turfing around North Berwick on the Harley Quinn single speed, I’d just finished an enjoyable packed lunch on the benches along the shore near the golf course. As I was getting ready to continue and … Continue reading →

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Blog 29-06-23

Posted on 29/06/2023 by Gary

As with the Harley Quinn single speed build, emails have been flooding in with requests for more information on the conversion of the Surly Ogre to single speed. For those who like the Surly Ogre so much they want one … Continue reading →

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Blog 28-06-23

Posted on 28/06/2023 by Gary

Okay, as requested by a handful of nerdy turfer bicyclists, here’s the full component build list for the Harley Quinn. Note that the Genesis Day One 853 frame and forks is no longer in production. For those who have suggested … Continue reading →

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Blog 26-06-23

Posted on 26/06/2023 by Gary

With the Harley Quinn single speed completely complete, I’m thoroughly enjoying every single speed minute I ride the bike and with the anticipation of the single speed Surly Ogre on the horizon, I must admit I’m singularly smitten by single … Continue reading →

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Turf Video 25-06-23

Posted on 25/06/2023 by Gary

There are a number of items on my turf to-do list. The one at the top is to make another attempt at the Edinburgh Seven Hills, this time on a bicycle, with the aim of bettering my time of 4 … Continue reading →

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Blog 24-06-23

Posted on 24/06/2023 by Gary

Almost a week has passed since my last confession, sorry, last blog regarding the Surly Ogre single speed and custom paint project and I’m pleased to announce that the paint phase is almost complete. All actual paint has been applied … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 24-06-23

Posted on 24/06/2023 by Gary

With the Harley Quinn single speed bike now complete and performing well, and the Surly Ogre single speed project is almost finished (just the gloss top coat and the final rebuild), there’s an interesting challenge I’m keen to attempt and … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 23-06-23

Posted on 24/06/2023 by Gary

With a few days turfing under my belt while riding the Harley Quinn single speed bicycle, I’ve come to various interesting conclusions. The first concerns bicycle weight. And what a difference not having a heavy bike makes to the day, … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 21-06-23

Posted on 21/06/2023 by Gary

After the excitement of seeing some noctilucent clouds, see Turf Blog 16-06-23, I’ve been out every night since in the hope of photographing them. Unfortunately, they seem to be very rare and only occur for a short period of time … Continue reading →

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