I have always wondered why the Japanese market gets to have all the fun when it comes to street fixed gears and track bikes. It seems like every entry-level bike offered in the States comes in black, white and maybe tan. Case in point: the Surly Steamroller for Japan. Blue Lug just got a batch in and all I gotta say is "why not offer these in the States?". Especially now, of all times. My Surly was one of my favorite bikes and I'm sure a few more color offerings wouldn't hurt! I love that mint-colored frameset!
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Like a thousand times over!
Posted by: b. taylor | September 7, 2010 4:58 PM
JEEBUS, I want that so bad. I've been looking at that yellow frame on Blue Lug's FLICKR for 2 years now. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluelug/4389658550/
Posted by: James B | September 7, 2010 5:09 PM
I love my Surlys and I'd love them even more if they weren't all earthy crap-colors (though I think that makes them conveniently unattractive to thieves).
Posted by: Will | September 7, 2010 5:27 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't these custom powdercoated by the shop? I remember hearing a while back that a lot of japanese shops do this sort of thing. Also, the color-matched water bottle bolts (on the mint one) are a dead giveaway that this isn't a factory job.
Posted by: Jerrylikesbikes | September 7, 2010 7:07 PM
When I met the Fuji, Bianchi and other reps in Japan, they told me that they make colorways specific to the Japanese market. When I asked why not the US too, they just laughed and said Americans are too uptight for flashy colors...
Posted by: prolly | September 7, 2010 9:54 PM