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Surly Cross-Check loaded touring bike
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Hey Bruce. Is this sill available?

• Surly Cross-Check frame, 58 cm

• Custom built touring bike

• Shimano cantilever brakes

• Shimano Deore LX hubs front & rear

• Salsa “Delgado Cross” rims; 36 heavy duty spokes per rim

• Jannd Mountaineering aluminum front & rear racks

• New – Schwalb Evolution/Marathon Supreme tires; 700 x 35 (cost new - $45 each at biketiresdirect.com)

• Zefal front & rear fenders; ABS plastic

• 3 x 9 Shimano Deore drivetrain for loaded touring:

o Triple crank: 26 – 36 – 48 teeth;

o Cassette: 11-34

o 175 mm crank arms

• Bayle original owner

• Bought new: 11-2009; light touring use

• 4 Ortlieb panniers, “Roller” model; color – yellow:

o Front new cost - $180 for pair (at biketiresdirect.com);

o Rear new cost - $200 for pair (at biketiresdirect.com)

• Terry Fly saddle, titanium rails;

• Cane Creek head set

• Salsa stem

• Reason for sale – too old for self-contained touring

• PRICE: $600 – includes Ortlieb front & rear panniers

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