I'm about to pull the trigger on a new Surly Pacer complete. I'm fine with the stock Tiagra components. Rest are cheesy componets, but I'm not looking for anything fancy. For a grand, can't think of another bike I'd rather get for the price. I know she ain't no light-weight, but neither is my Steamroller and I'm fine with that.
I'll be using the bike for occassional weekend rides, maybe a century here and there. Maybe some expedition-ish trips one day? My main road ride is a Surly Steamroller that I'll never part with. Just wondering what the general consensus was with the Pacer. My Steamer is a 56 which fits me very well, and looking at the specs, I should still go with a 56 Pacer (?).
Any reason I should NOT get the Pacer?
PS: Before anyone comments, I have no interest in the Cross Check. I like the road geo better on the Pacer and will not race cross with this bike.
EDIT: Ok, another contender just stepped up - Salsa Casseroll Double.
EDIT PS: Well, I guess I haven't done as much research/searching as I thought. There was a topic exactly like this a couple of weeks ago.
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=218805
Mods, please delete this redundant thread.
I'll be using the bike for occassional weekend rides, maybe a century here and there. Maybe some expedition-ish trips one day? My main road ride is a Surly Steamroller that I'll never part with. Just wondering what the general consensus was with the Pacer. My Steamer is a 56 which fits me very well, and looking at the specs, I should still go with a 56 Pacer (?).
Any reason I should NOT get the Pacer?
PS: Before anyone comments, I have no interest in the Cross Check. I like the road geo better on the Pacer and will not race cross with this bike.
EDIT: Ok, another contender just stepped up - Salsa Casseroll Double.
EDIT PS: Well, I guess I haven't done as much research/searching as I thought. There was a topic exactly like this a couple of weeks ago.
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=218805
Mods, please delete this redundant thread.