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Surly Pugsley Bike - 2012

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Large and in charge, the Surly Pugsley bike features super-fat wheels to conquer sand, mud, wet rocks and roots, ice, and many kinds of snow, making it a hugely versatile adventure touring bike.

Big, fat tires provide lots of flotation, more ground contact and better traction, especially when run at low pressures, allowing the tires to ride over the top of stuff
Frame is made of sturdy 4130 chromoly steel with double-butted tubing in the main triangle for strength
Fork uses 135mm hub spacing—same as the rear hub—so you can have a front wheel with a full gear cluster or single cog and swap the front and rear wheels in a bind
Triple Truvativ cranks are matched up with Shimano derailleurs and shifters to create a smooth, easily shiftable drivetrain with 27 adventure-hungry gears
Horizontal dropouts with a derailleur hanger mean you can run the Pugsley as-is, or go to an internally geared hub, fixie or single-speed later on
Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes facilitate controlled deceleration and sure stopping power in mixed conditions
Finer details include 2 water bottle mounts and guides for continuous brake/shift housing to protect cables in harsh conditions
The Pugsley also has rack and fender eyelets (rack and fenders sold separately—please note, rack and fenders will need to accommodate oversize tires)
Specs on the Surly Pugsley bike are subject to change

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Surly Pugsley Bike - 2012 Customer Reviews

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Surly Pugsley Bike - 2012

4.7

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Aug

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Fantastic

By Buzz Lightyear

from California

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Handles Well

Cons

Poor Components

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Surly Pugsley Bike - 2012:

This is the greatest for exploring the backcountry. It's a fantastic ride on road or off. It will handle anything you through at it. Researched it extensively before I bought, great deal at REI between the service and rebate. I use as a regular mountain bike, but with big fat cushy wheels. It's not fast, but it's fun.

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Jul

2012

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Opens a whole world of places

By Malc

from Long Island, NY

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Pros

Attractive Design
Different
Durable
Go anywhere
Great Components
Handles Well

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Surly Pugsley Bike - 2012:

I have ridden the Pug, and currently own a Surly Moonlander. To own one is to love one! My $4000 mtn bike sits at home these days.

I ride this bike on Fire Island, NY on a mix of sand and boardwalks. When the tide is low, I often ride 3 or 4 mile segments along the ocean. Believe me, this is a smoking workout! Your calves will be ready to jump out of their sockets when you are done.

The bottom line is that the Surly steel frames provide a smoother ride, and are stronger than the alumninum frames of the competition. The offset frame also ensures that the chain does not hit the tires in the lower gears. At 37 lbs for a steel frame bike, and 36 for an aluminum one, you will not notice the difference in weight.

If you want to ride under these conditions, this is your bike! If you are unsure, borrow one and try it before you buy. This bike forces you to develop your strength and endurance, so you have been forewarned!

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Dec

2011

(5 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Pugsly at Indiana Dunes

By orangemonkeyee

from chicago

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Rugged
Smooth Ride

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Beach sand
Dune sand
Sandy trails

Comments about Surly Pugsley Bike - 2012:

I rode a Pugsley at the Indiana Dunes, which is the southern tip of Lake Michigan. I rode on the beach and even rode up part of a large sand dune. This thing is a trip to ride, it bounces with low tire pressure and floats over stuff. It is not a bike for riding on streets. It's a very different creature but has capabilities only a fat tire bike has.