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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Time for a wee catch up on both single speed projects. First the Harley Quinn. We’re not quite ready for that all important final weigh-in. I have the lighter tyres but don’t have any inner tubes that fit them. So, … Continue reading →

After picking up the newly built, or nicely trued, wheels yesterday, from BG Cycles in Portobello, I’ve finally got started on painting them. But first something interesting, or perhaps, even surprising. I’ve done a rough calculation and it seems that … Continue reading →

My second single speed conversion with custom paint job has blasted off, if you will excuse the poor pun. That’s the frame and forks off to Pentland Powder Coating to be sandblasted, or more accurately, abrasive blasted, as sand was … Continue reading →

Riding the single speed Harley Quinn has been a delight, it’s smooth, light, fast and as quiet as a mouse. My only regret is wishing I done this years ago. The overall build went well, other than one final issue … Continue reading →

With the single speed Harley Quinn project finally complete and my delight at finding that I actually love single speed turfing/cycling, or turfling, to coin a new term, I’ve started another single speed project. The main aim of the project … Continue reading →

Time for an update on my custom build single-speed bicycle project. Painting is all complete, though there’s a few small minor areas I’ll need to repair once the build is finished. Most annoying when a brake lever slides down the … Continue reading →