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Have you been all looking forward to it? I know I’ve certainly been.<\/p>\n

I’ve had the chance to get an early ride on the Steamroller, back for this one-time comeback!<\/p>\n

I managed to put it together using mostly parts I already had lying around. I think the only new parts I bought were the brakes and chain.<\/p>\n

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For the handlebars, I took some sandpaper to my Cheater Bar and gave it a little polish. It’s the kind of thing I probably wouldn’t do to my other bikes, but somehow, the Steamroller feels like it’d be totally cool with it.<\/p>\n

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The saddle was a gift from Tommy-san. It’s got that nice old-school, slightly worn-in look. I love it.<\/p>\n

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I think that’s one of the best things about the Steamroller, and Surly as a whole. It has this incredible ability to accept all kinds of customization, even the slightly random, rough-around-the-edges kind. Nothing has to be perfect. It’s a bike with a big heart and plenty of room for whatever you want to throw at it.<\/p>\n

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I have a feeling this bike will stick around for a long, long time. I’ll probably keep changing things up every now and then, depending on my mood or what I feel like riding it for.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Samba is right here in the shop, going back and forth on what to do next while building up Nigo-san’s bike from HUB.<\/p>\n

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And me? I’m about to swap out my handlebars!<\/p>\n

I’d love for you to stop by the shop and check out how it turns out. Come see the new 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