Tag Archives: Ogre

Pimping my 2014 Surly Ogre

Posted on October 6, 2014 by brent1965

I love my Surly Ogre.  Yet, I had to make it my own.  I always want a few things different than the manufacture provides.  It was time to make these changes.  The first thing I noticed while spending a few … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Brooks B67 Saddle

Posted on September 25, 2014 by brent1965

Modern World vs Old World Solutions When it comes to saddles and seat posts, you have two choices: Modern World:  Vinyl, padded saddle and something like a Cane Creek Thudbuster (this is the setup Jennifer is running on her Fargo … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: 2014 Surly Ogre

Posted on September 22, 2014 by brent1965

One of the finest off-road touring bikes available. The Surly Ogre with Jones H Loop bar.  I wrapped this bar for multiple comfy hand positions.  Fully decked out here for an overnighter on the Great Divide.   This bar makes … Continue reading →

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Surly Ogre vs. Salsa Fargo

Posted on September 22, 2014 by brent1965

Dual of the off-road Adventure bikes.  These are two very capable touring machines. My brother, sister in law and wife all ride Salsa Fargo’s.  I ride the Surly Ogre.  I didn’t just choose the Ogre to be different, I chose … Continue reading →

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Lima, MT to Island Park, ID

Posted on September 22, 2014 by brent1965

The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is the longest off-road mountain bike trail in the world.  It contains over 200,000 vertical feet of climbing.  It runs over 2,700 miles from Canada to Mexico.  It’s like the adventure off-road cyclist Holy … Continue reading →

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