{"id":151689,"date":"2024-05-31T12:31:16","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T03:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/?post_type=global&#038;p=151689"},"modified":"2024-05-31T12:31:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T03:31:16","slug":"original-colors-are-still-nice","status":"publish","type":"global","link":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/global\/original-colors-are-still-nice\/","title":{"rendered":"Original colors are still nice."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I shaved my head recently.<\/p>\n<p>Every single person I met were surprised.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s already grown out and it&#8217;s not as short as it was at the time when Wentz took this picture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-150136\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC04587-900x601.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My bad.<\/p>\n<p>No matter how many times I try to fix the pic, it keeps going sideways, so I just let it go as it is.<\/p>\n<p>But I really like this photo.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Nigo from Hub had my head shaved.<\/p>\n<p>He said , &#8220;I think it&#8217;s gonna be cool if I shaved another 0.5mm or so\u201d with sparkling eyes, but it&#8217;s been a year, so I just leave it.<\/p>\n<p>It makes my shower time shorter (I shampoo properly!), my hair gets dried while I brush my teeth, and I look fresh when I put a hat on. Everything is great with a shaved head.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m gonna try it again in the next year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Santa from Blue Lug Kamiuma here.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;re so many builds of Surly with custom paint, but recently I had opportunities to build them in the original colors and felt like it&#8217;s still nice, so let me do bike-check.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Straggler\uff0858\uff09<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* straggler (58)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53343089897\/in\/photolist-2pgS7qs-2pgKhbf-2pgRsjg-2pgS7s6-2pgQWKv-2pgQWMK-2pgQWLn-2pgKhay-2pgPMyK-2pgPMz1-2pgKhbv-2pgRsiz-2pgRski-2pgPMBk-2pgQWNX-2pgS7sb\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53343089897_a2be870b21_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* straggler (58)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Clean build with nothing unnecessary.<\/p>\n<p>The owner is tall, and straggling to find just right size for a while, but luckily a large size of Straggler came back in stock and he immediately decided without hesitation.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, the wheel size of Straggler is 700C for 54 size and larger.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s always just a few re-stock of larger and shorter size, so if you find it, we highly recommend you to get a frame first.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* straggler (58)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53343969191\/in\/photolist-2pgS7qs-2pgKhbf-2pgRsjg-2pgS7s6-2pgQWKv-2pgQWMK-2pgQWLn-2pgKhay-2pgPMyK-2pgPMz1-2pgKhbv-2pgRsiz-2pgRski-2pgPMBk-2pgQWNX-2pgS7sb\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53343969191_d759480217_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* straggler (58)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>As we always say, The Straggler is compatible with both of single-speed and multi-speeds.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend it for someone who wants to enjoy both of them and also the other who wants a single-speed bike, but feel a track bike is a little too much.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* straggler (58)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53344294619\/in\/photolist-2pgS7qs-2pgKhbf-2pgRsjg-2pgS7s6-2pgQWKv-2pgQWMK-2pgQWLn-2pgKhay-2pgPMyK-2pgPMz1-2pgKhbv-2pgRsiz-2pgRski-2pgPMBk-2pgQWNX-2pgS7sb\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53344294619_d3a9146632_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* straggler (58)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Basically, this bike is built as a commuter and the owner would like tires which are not too wide and also not too thin, so I put my favorite,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/ultradynamico-cava-jff-tire.html\">&#8216;ULTRADYNAMICO cava JFF race 39C&#8217;.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A little thinner than 39C when it&#8217;s new, but gradually it will get to 39C.<\/p>\n<p>The tires grow in the battle.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re really good.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* straggler (58)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53344422945\/in\/photolist-2pgS7qs-2pgKhbf-2pgRsjg-2pgS7s6-2pgQWKv-2pgQWMK-2pgQWLn-2pgKhay-2pgPMyK-2pgPMz1-2pgKhbv-2pgRsiz-2pgRski-2pgPMBk-2pgQWNX-2pgS7sb\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53344422945_4d52d4f967_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* straggler (58)\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>CHRIS KING for the headset.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s pricy, but it stays in a good condition for a really really long time if you take care of it sometimes.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* straggler (58)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53344294719\/in\/photolist-2pgS7qs-2pgKhbf-2pgRsjg-2pgS7s6-2pgQWKv-2pgQWMK-2pgQWLn-2pgKhay-2pgPMyK-2pgPMz1-2pgKhbv-2pgRsiz-2pgRski-2pgPMBk-2pgQWNX-2pgS7sb\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53344294719_1619fc7453_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* straggler (58)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Due to its size, looks simple, but powerful at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Next one is CrossCheck.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CrossCheck Single Speed (52)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53311736112\/in\/photolist-2pcFyCH-2pcFyCT-2pcFyCY-2pcG3Qk-2pcG3R2-2pcG3RN-2pdYz6E-2pdYzid-2pdYzrV-2pdYzvN-2pdYzG9-2pdYzN1-2pdZ7Ri-2pdZ7RP-2pe42QN-2pe42YU-2pe4yGn-2pe4yGs-2pe4yHE-2pe5gVm-2pe5gXL-2pe5hm6-2pe5hqz-2pe5hsi-2pe5hu7-2pe5hxt-2pe5hC3-2pe5PKd-2pe5PL5-2pe5PMh-2pe5To6-2pe5TDb-2pe5U32-2pe6qsa-2pe6t3M-2pe6tqk-2pe6ZX7-2pe6ZXh-2pe6ZYV-2pe6ZZ1-2pe6ZZ6-2pe6ZZg-2pjcw4X-2pjhaRb-2pjhaRS-2pjhaTk-2pji8eY-2pji8gB-2p94WMR-2p9bZMh\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53311736112_bb5491d61c_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This bike is also in original black color.<\/p>\n<p>CrossCheck with single-speed setup.<\/p>\n<p>This bike has also simple appearance, but with strong components.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53312848753\/in\/photolist-2pdYzN1-2pe5hxt-2pe5To6-2pe5hu7-2pe5hqz-2pe6tqk-2pe5hsi-2pe5hm6-2pdYzvN-2pdYzG9-2pe42QN-2pe5gVm-2pdYzid-2pe42YU-2pe5TDb-2pe5gXL-2pdYz6E-2pe5hC3-2pe6t3M-2pe5U32-2pdYzrV\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53312848753_d50a7cbdbb_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53311735172\/in\/photolist-2pdYz6E-2pdYzid-2pdYzrV-2pdYzvN-2pdYzG9-2pe42QN-2pe42YU-2pe5gVm-2pe5gXL-2pe5hm6-2pe5hqz-2pe5hsi-2pe5hu7-2pe5hxt-2pe5hC3-2pe5To6-2pe5TDb-2pe5U32-2pe6t3M-2pe6tqk\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53311735172_396018d4a5_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dynamo light for easier urban riding.<\/p>\n<p>The hub is from SON NABENDYNAMO.<\/p>\n<p>Amazingly durable and super smooth like you barely feel the typical resistance of dynamo hubs.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53312846798\/in\/photolist-2pdYzN1-2pe5hxt-2pe5To6-2pe5hu7-2pe5hqz-2pe6tqk-2pe5hsi-2pe5hm6-2pdYzvN-2pdYzG9-2pe42QN-2pe5gVm-2pdYzid-2pe42YU-2pe5TDb-2pe5gXL-2pdYz6E-2pe5hC3-2pe6t3M-2pe5U32-2pdYzrV\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53312846798_49c1f54fe2_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53312846658\/in\/photolist-2pdYzN1-2pe5hxt-2pe5To6-2pe5hu7-2pe5hqz-2pe6tqk-2pe5hsi-2pe5hm6-2pdYzvN-2pdYzG9-2pe42QN-2pe5gVm-2pdYzid-2pe42YU-2pe5TDb-2pe5gXL-2pdYz6E-2pe5hC3-2pe6t3M-2pe5U32-2pdYzrV\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53312846658_840657e353_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The owner thinks parts should last for long and takes PHILWOOD Road hub.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, just enjoy it with single-speed and re-build it as multi-speeds later.<\/p>\n<p>PHILWOOD hubs are not only just robust, more like &#8220;How can it be broken?&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>You can turn it into both of 130\/135mm compatible just by putting different caps on it, so you&#8217;re able to use it for another bike.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53312965949\/in\/photolist-2pdYzN1-2pe5hxt-2pe5To6-2pe5hu7-2pe5hqz-2pe6tqk-2pe5hsi-2pdYzvN-2pdYzG9-2pe5gXL-2pe42QN-2pe5gVm-2pe42YU-2pe5TDb-2pdYz6E-2pe5hC3-2pe6t3M-2pe5U32-2pdYzrV\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53312965949_d6b5e6fc3f_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53311735772\/in\/photolist-2pdYzN1-2pe5hxt-2pe5To6-2pe5hu7-2pe5hqz-2pe6tqk-2pe5hsi-2pdYzvN-2pdYzG9-2pe5gXL-2pe42QN-2pe5gVm-2pe42YU-2pe5TDb-2pdYz6E-2pe5hC3-2pe6t3M-2pe5U32-2pdYzrV\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53311735772_c4b032f2a0_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Headset is also from PHILWOOD.<\/p>\n<p>As always like PHILWOOD, this is a masterpiece with no logo on it and just for durability.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s highly recommended if you have a plan to ride in tough conditions and your first priority is the durability.<\/p>\n<p>And of course you&#8217;ll never regret it, so it&#8217;s great for your everyday bikes as well.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53313080455\/in\/photolist-2pdYzN1-2pe5hxt-2pe5To6-2pe5hu7-2pe5hqz-2pe6tqk-2pe5hm6-2pdYzvN-2pdYzG9-2pe5gXL-2pe42QN-2pe5gVm-2pe42YU-2pe5TDb-2pdYz6E-2pe5hC3-2pe6t3M-2pe5U32-2pdYzrV-2pdYzid\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53313080455_960472803a_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>For comfy riding position, handlebar is one of the masterpiece of NITTO, <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=B352\">B352 Albatross bar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is my go-to handlebar for the build including my own bikes.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/53312849018\/in\/photolist-2pdYzN1-2pe5hxt-2pe5To6-2pe5hu7-2pe5hqz-2pe6tqk-2pe5hm6-2pdYzvN-2pdYzG9-2pe5gXL-2pe42QN-2pe5gVm-2pe42YU-2pe5TDb-2pdYz6E-2pe5hC3-2pe6t3M-2pe5U32-2pdYzrV-2pdYzid\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53312849018_6ab05338cc_k.jpg\" alt=\"*SURLY* cross check(52)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Looking simple with toughest components.<\/p>\n<p>By using durable parts, you can spend a better bike life.<\/p>\n<p>I hope it will be your buddy for long time!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is all about 2 bikes in the original 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