Joe Dadez, manager of Freeport Bicycle Company, recently purchased a surly looking Surly single speed bike for $30.
The bike came with weird olive paint, over Reynolds 631 tubing, dressed with cranberry colored crank and cranberry wheels. The splayed out handlebar drops were a relaxed yet aggressive touch.
But then, Joe dug through the parts bins at the shop and scrounged matching rosso colored V-brakes ($50) and cranberry handlebar tape ($12) plus new brake levers ($20), a leftover Bontrager saddle ($44), and a freewheel ($16.99).
The grand total for bike and adds is $172.99.
Now, Joe has a Surreal Surly-- a spindly Greek olive pitted with a dash of rust and garnished with a flash of florescent pimento.
Che bella bicicletta, Giuseppe! Bravo!!
For extra fun, check out Surly's website -- http://www.surlybikes.com/bikes.html
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