{"id":144778,"date":"2023-09-08T15:43:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T06:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/?post_type=global&#038;p=144778"},"modified":"2023-09-09T10:47:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T01:47:51","slug":"144778","status":"publish","type":"global","link":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/global\/144778\/","title":{"rendered":"two Cross Checks, two Bike Checks!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey, it&#8217;s Clint from Yoyogi Park Store.<\/p>\n<p>Today, I&#8217;m gonna talk about the Surly Cross Check!<\/p>\n<p>This frameset answers to ANY type of custom builds.<\/p>\n<p>On this blog, we will cover 2 fun Cross Check builds. Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53106106664\/in\/photolist-2oUNFjG-2oUJHmy-2oUNFmf-2oUQdu9-2oUQdqw-2oUJHkm-2oUNFnY-2oUQduu-2oUQdsk-2oUNFjm-2oUJHin-2oUMCu7-2oUPJPM-2oUMCst-2oUNFoj-2oUPJQP-2oUMCtW-2oUMCtF-2oUNFmk\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53106106664_51c4a3deee_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a>\u00a0*SURLY* cross check (52)<\/h2>\n<p>We built this bike for a customer all the way from Nagoya.<\/p>\n<p>This customer used to be a fixie rider. Saw his friend&#8217;s Cross Check and he wanted desperately! So we built a singlespeed Cross Check!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53106106754\/in\/photolist-2oUNFjG-2oUJHmy-2oUNFmk-2oUNFmf-2oUQdu9-2oUQdqw-2oUJHkm-2oUNFnY-2oUMCu7-2oUQduu-2oUQdsk-2oUNFjm-2oUJHin-2oUPJPM-2oUMCst-2oUNFoj-2oUPJQP-2oUMCtW-2oUMCtF\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53106106754_a0ab0afd6e_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53105333052\/in\/photolist-2oUNFjG-2oUJHmy-2oUNFmk-2oUNFmf-2oUQdu9-2oUQdqw-2oUJHkm-2oUNFnY-2oUMCu7-2oUQduu-2oUQdsk-2oUNFjm-2oUJHin-2oUPJPM-2oUMCst-2oUNFoj-2oUPJQP-2oUMCtW-2oUMCtF\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53105333052_3f02f1c128_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53106106854\/in\/photolist-2oUNFjG-2oUJHmy-2oUNFmk-2oUNFmf-2oUQdu9-2oUQdqw-2oUJHkm-2oUNFnY-2oUMCu7-2oUQduu-2oUQdsk-2oUNFjm-2oUJHin-2oUPJPM-2oUMCst-2oUNFoj-2oUPJQP-2oUMCtW-2oUMCtF\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53106106854_511cba96f9_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53106406608\/in\/photolist-2oUNFjG-2oUJHmy-2oUNFmk-2oUNFmf-2oUQdu9-2oUQdqw-2oUJHkm-2oUNFnY-2oUMCu7-2oUQduu-2oUQdsk-2oUNFjm-2oUJHin-2oUPJPM-2oUMCst-2oUNFoj-2oUPJQP-2oUMCtW-2oUMCtF\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53106406608_1b9b54e1a1_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Original black paint. It&#8217;s very popular recently. Whilst we kept it simple, we made some additional choices by imagining how he&#8217;s going to use in his daily ride.<\/p>\n<p>For this build, we made suggestions to attached a front rack and a kickstand, instead of retracting gears from it. \ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>The rack we chose is the <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/nitto-rivendell-52f-basket-rack.html\">NITTO&#8217;s RIVENDELL 52F Basket Rack<\/a>. This rack that receive double names of NITTO and RIVENDELL, can fit large or small baskets with style.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s got a light mount on the tip. Since the mount is hanging down with good length, there&#8217;s no problem attaching <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=Koma+light\">KOMA lights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53106106759\/in\/photolist-2oUNFjG-2oUJHmy-2oUNFmk-2oUNFmf-2oUQdu9-2oUQdqw-2oUJHkm-2oUNFnY-2oUMCu7-2oUQduu-2oUQdsk-2oUNFjm-2oUJHin-2oUPJPM-2oUMCst-2oUNFoj-2oUPJQP-2oUMCtW-2oUMCtF\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53106106759_ca899b3768_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53105901981\/in\/photolist-2oUNFjG-2oUJHmy-2oUNFmk-2oUNFmf-2oUQdu9-2oUQdqw-2oUJHkm-2oUNFnY-2oUMCu7-2oUQduu-2oUQdsk-2oUNFjm-2oUJHin-2oUPJPM-2oUMCst-2oUNFoj-2oUPJQP-2oUMCtW-2oUMCtF\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53105901981_1710b20d72_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nWhilst making classical choices with <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/brands\/gilles-berthoud\/saddle.html\">GILLES BERTHOUD leather saddle<\/a> and cantilever brakes, to not make it too classical, we decided to install a modern looking <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=B802+riser+bar\">NITTO B802 Handlebar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53105902006\/in\/photolist-2oUNFjG-2oUJHmy-2oUNFmk-2oUNFmf-2oUQdu9-2oUQdqw-2oUJHkm-2oUNFnY-2oUMCu7-2oUQduu-2oUQdsk-2oUNFjm-2oUJHin-2oUPJPM-2oUMCst-2oUNFoj-2oUPJQP-2oUMCtW-2oUMCtF\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53105902006_71d6bcb71d_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53106406503\/in\/photolist-2oUNFjG-2oUJHmy-2oUNFmk-2oUNFmf-2oUQdu9-2oUQdqw-2oUJHkm-2oUNFnY-2oUMCu7-2oUQduu-2oUQdsk-2oUNFjm-2oUJHin-2oUPJPM-2oUMCst-2oUNFoj-2oUPJQP-2oUMCtW-2oUMCtF\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53106406503_23a46d6b74_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=soma+cazadero\">SOMA Cazadero 700x42c<\/a> was selected for not only practicality but also for aesthetic reasons. The combination of single gears and fat tires is just\u00a0<span class=\"base\" data-ui-id=\"page-title-wrapper\">\ud83d\udc4c. Does great work in both concrete pavings and rough tarmac.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He even enjoyed choosing brake shoes, decided to attach <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/kool-stop-thinline-brake-pad.html\">Thinline Brake Pad by KOOL STOP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For Dia-compe cantilever brakes, if you swap the original brake shoe to a more sturdy one, it will perform way better!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53105332982\/in\/photolist-2oUNFjG-2oUJHmy-2oUNFmk-2oUNFmf-2oUQdu9-2oUQdqw-2oUJHkm-2oUNFnY-2oUMCu7-2oUQduu-2oUQdsk-2oUNFjm-2oUJHin-2oUPJPM-2oUMCst-2oUNFoj-2oUPJQP-2oUMCtW-2oUMCtF\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53105332982_a59c18726b_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53105901911\/in\/photolist-2oUNFjG-2oUJHmy-2oUNFmk-2oUNFmf-2oUQdu9-2oUQdqw-2oUJHkm-2oUNFnY-2oUMCu7-2oUQduu-2oUQdsk-2oUNFjm-2oUJHin-2oUPJPM-2oUMCst-2oUNFoj-2oUPJQP-2oUMCtW-2oUMCtF\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53105901911_69aeeb66e4_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53106313555\/in\/photolist-2oUNFjG-2oUJHmy-2oUNFmk-2oUNFmf-2oUQdu9-2oUQdqw-2oUJHkm-2oUNFnY-2oUMCu7-2oUQduu-2oUQdsk-2oUNFjm-2oUJHin-2oUPJPM-2oUMCst-2oUNFoj-2oUPJQP-2oUMCtW-2oUMCtF\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53106313555_29f486a5e8_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check (52)\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Classic and modern, singlespeed and off road. No matter we throw many different pitches all at once, the Cross Check can catch every single one of them. What a frame.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On to the next one.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53093050225\/in\/photolist-2oTyN5N-2oTDKwj-2oTDKCM-2oTBJ3h-2oTDKRT-2oTDL1R-2oTEbQt-2oTEbUm-2oTEc7f-2oTEbU1-2oTDL6F-2oTBHXN-2oTDL6f-2oTBHCK-2oTBJcL-2oTCBgN-2oTCBLW-2oTEbJr\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53093050225_000cba2043_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #003366;\">*SURLY* cross check(50)\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our next Cross Check is a geared version built as a touring bike.<\/p>\n<p>Me and the owner built this bike with a theme of effortless riding experience in mind, even on dirt roads.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53092653626\/in\/photolist-2oTyN5N-2oTDKwj-2oTDKCM-2oTBJ3h-2oTDKRT-2oTDL1R-2oTEbQt-2oTEbUm-2oTEc7f-2oTEbU1-2oTDL6F-2oTBHXN-2oTDL6f-2oTBHCK-2oTBJcL-2oTCBgN-2oTCBLW-2oTEbJr\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53092653626_dbcd089e49_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53092825424\/in\/photolist-2oTyN5N-2oTDKwj-2oTDKCM-2oTBJ3h-2oTDKRT-2oTDL1R-2oTEbQt-2oTEbUm-2oTEc7f-2oTEbU1-2oTDL6F-2oTBHXN-2oTDL6f-2oTBHCK-2oTBJcL-2oTCBgN-2oTCBLW-2oTEbJr\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53092825424_b56ee0ed8d_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>For the owner, this is a sports bike for the first time in a long time. Although built for long touring, we chose the <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=SYCIP+design+JJJ+Bar\">SYCIP design JJJ bar<\/a> for non stressful ride.<\/p>\n<p>This handlebar seems like it is made for a city commuter, but can definitely handle dirt roads. A well balanced back sweep. Must be perfect for long rides.<\/p>\n<p>2&#215;9 gearing. By removing the smallest chainring from the <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=xmc\">BLUE LUG XMC triple crankset<\/a>, looks a lot more simple, and he will still have enough gears for climbing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53093048665\/in\/photolist-2oTyN5N-2oTDKwj-2oTDKCM-2oTBJ3h-2oTDKRT-2oTDL1R-2oTEbQt-2oTEbUm-2oTEc7f-2oTEbU1-2oTDL6F-2oTBHXN-2oTDL6f-2oTBHCK-2oTBJcL-2oTCBgN-2oTCBLW-2oTEbJr\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53093048665_3b366f983a_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=oury+mountain+grip\">OURY mountain grips<\/a>. Thick rubber grip with dozens of color options.<\/p>\n<p>We chose the neon pink to add some spice!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53092651711\/in\/photolist-2oTyN5N-2oTDKwj-2oTDKCM-2oTBJ3h-2oTDKRT-2oTDL1R-2oTEbQt-2oTEbUm-2oTEc7f-2oTEbU1-2oTDL6F-2oTBHXN-2oTDL6f-2oTBHCK-2oTBJcL-2oTCBgN-2oTCBLW-2oTEbJr\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53092651711_d6d19e92b8_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53092652816\/in\/photolist-2oTyN5N-2oTDKwj-2oTDKCM-2oTBJ3h-2oTDKRT-2oTDL1R-2oTEbQt-2oTEbUm-2oTEc7f-2oTEbU1-2oTDL6F-2oTBHXN-2oTDL6f-2oTBHCK-2oTBJcL-2oTCBgN-2oTCBLW-2oTEbJr\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53092652816_6953e6b167_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=silverado+race\">WTB sliverado race saddle BL special<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=XC-III\">MKS XC-III bear trap pedals<\/a>, fit&#8217;s literally anything.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53093133668\/in\/photolist-2oTyN5N-2oTDKwj-2oTDKCM-2oTBJ3h-2oTDKRT-2oTDL1R-2oTEbQt-2oTEbUm-2oTEc7f-2oTEbU1-2oTDL6F-2oTBHXN-2oTDL6f-2oTBHCK-2oTBJcL-2oTCBgN-2oTCBLW-2oTEbJr\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53093133668_583b98a734_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=The+homage\">SIM WORKS the homage tire<\/a> for touring.<\/p>\n<p>Slick on the center, semi-blocks on each side, made to support various terrains. It rolls smoothly on tarmac, and your safe on gravel paths.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53093133443\/in\/photolist-2oTyN5N-2oTDKwj-2oTDKCM-2oTBJ3h-2oTDKRT-2oTDL1R-2oTEbQt-2oTEbUm-2oTEc7f-2oTEbU1-2oTDL6F-2oTBHXN-2oTDL6f-2oTBHCK-2oTBJcL-2oTCBgN-2oTCBLW-2oTEbJr\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53093133443_2d918d7461_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53093134358\/in\/photolist-2oTyN5N-2oTDKwj-2oTDKCM-2oTBJ3h-2oTDKRT-2oTDL1R-2oTEbQt-2oTEbUm-2oTEc7f-2oTEbU1-2oTDL6F-2oTBHXN-2oTDL6f-2oTBHCK-2oTBJcL-2oTCBgN-2oTCBLW-2oTEbJr\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53093134358_ef04c848cd_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=frame+bag+ADV\">FAIRWEATHER frame bag ADV<\/a>, it&#8217;s ready to carry some of your touring gears! It will be a great helping hand for daily use for sure.<\/p>\n<p>This turquoise\/orange ADV is rather eccentric colorway, but it surprisingly fits well with most bikes. The size S was a perfect fit for the Cross Check size 50.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53092653076\/in\/photolist-2oTyN5N-2oTBHCK-2oTBHXN-2oTBJ3h-2oTBJcL-2oTCBgN-2oTCBLW-2oTDKwj-2oTDKCM-2oTDKRT-2oTDL1R-2oTDL6f-2oTDL6F-2oTEbJr-2oTEbQt-2oTEbU1-2oTEbUm-2oTEc7f\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53092653076_14976f8983_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53093048290\/in\/photolist-2oTyN5N-2oTDKwj-2oTDKCM-2oTBJ3h-2oTDKRT-2oTDL1R-2oTEbQt-2oTEbUm-2oTEc7f-2oTEbU1-2oTDL6F-2oTBHXN-2oTDL6f-2oTBHCK-2oTBJcL-2oTCBgN-2oTCBLW-2oTEbJr\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53093048290_726b9b2432_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(50)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>To make it a bike of a lifetime and to make it a customizable bike in the future, we made sure we don&#8217;t add too much, but still be playful. Became a well balanced Cross Check.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A while ago, Tommy-san was describing the Cross Check as &#8220;rice&#8221;, and totally agree to that. 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