Bike Build - Surly Steamroller 650b Tracklocross

Surly Steamroller 650b Tracklo build! This is a very special build that has been a year in the making. Super happy how the bike rides and looks, crazy comfy with the 47c's, cambium and 4130 frame. I made sure to take it to some trails for a good test ride!
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Music: Prod. by KingEF (end song)

[@christopherseivard8925]

Thanks. I was a cyclist. Two years ago I had a grand Mal Stroke. I lived, but my left hand is paralyzed. I am now scheming for a fixie. Watching you build bikes, is the best therapy!

[@waveywheelies]

So sorry to hear that, I hope you can get back riding soon! It’s awesome to hear that these videos have helped you, I hope you can get on a fixie soon!

[@nedea]

I've always wanted a Steamroller, and this video "surly" didn't do nothing less but me wanting one for myself even more! Love the handlebar btw, and I must say, looking beyond the actual build, it's so much heat on your shelves as far as parts go!

[@paullacey2999]

A lovely off road conveyance,I must say!😍😍😍

[@dullbrass]

I think that's the coolest bike build video I have seen so far. Perfect.

[@djar220]

Beautiful Bike and Awesome Build! 🚲 Thank You for sharing. 🙂

[@Casual_BackPacking]

Best frame set right there

[@fernfloyd]

Great build, great editing, and nice ending showing off the bike!

[@waveywheelies]

thankyou!✌️

[@anthonyshealy]

It’s one thing to watch you build these dope bikes, but the music is dope as well! I’m 54 years old and bought a fixie about 3 years ago and modified it to my liking! I love riding it a couple times a week! Keep up the good work!

[@waveywheelies]

That’s awesome, and thank you so much!

[@nanaluke]

Surly could use this as a promo video, shit hot!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@waveywheelies]

haha that would be epic, thanks man!🙌

[@hadirabbani82]

Beautiful build 🥺

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks, stoked you like it!

[@herwigschuler6543]

Thanks for the video! It's a pain to get all the parts shipped, but worth the wait... SO hot! SO much fun!

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks for watching!

[@wreckz9145]

These videos are always relaxing and I ain’t even watched this one yet

[@gustavvonrauch8942]

love the surly, got myself one in red that i've put in many different configurations over the years. the most versatile bike that everyone should own

[@420Sean69]

Would it be able to handle 29er tires? I know the 1x1 takes 27.5 and 26” tires

[@gustavvonrauch8942]

@@420Sean69 from personal experience I've had 650b on, as well as up to 700x40c, and I think it could go up to 700x42c maximum. but for 29er i'm not exactly sure, but I think so. personally my sweet spot is with 700x38c on it for offroad/gravel

[@420Sean69]

@@gustavvonrauch8942 which version did you get? I was looking at the steamroller and 1x1 for a fixed gear build with fat tires

[@PsyOss]

beautiful & stylish steamroller, like your build

[@waveywheelies]

thanks!!

[@robertlund5694]

A klunker that's not a klunker - respect for hitting the trails !

[@waveywheelies]

haha! thanks!

[@404_aint_found6]

Surly stuff seems to be getting better every release

[@PoserBallin]

Dream bike right there

[@markvillegas3133]

Nice build as always!

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man!✌️

[@vermonthillsumc]

Great watch. thank you

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed✌️

[@Lawrenceofarabia195]

Clean build brother!

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks bro!!

[@arcaderadio5438]

quality as always

[@waveywheelies]

Thank you✌️

[@gladiatormaximus4913]

Pricey build!

[@jos1534]

The ending just to smooth

[@waveywheelies]

💛

[@singlespeedeats745]

Wow man - such a good build. Love the Ritchey cockpit!

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man! 🙌

[@Ben_Eagle]

Proper build, as always. Fun looking trails too!

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man!

[@JAZZTONRODRIGUEZ]

this color way is the GOAT

[@waveywheelies]

💛

[@hopetofly]

Yewwwwwwww let's gooooo! Been waiting to see what the 650bs ended up on!

[@waveywheelies]

Yooo! Been a while but i finally got there😅

[@davidarielcolodrero7519]

I realy love this bike, the color, the classic style.... we see you from Argentina!!! Good luck.

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks! 👋 from New Zealand

[@justthetruth870]

This is my grandson's first comment to a KZbin video. I'm 7 years old and I think you did some good wheelies and some impressive jumps !!!!!!!!

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks so much! Much appreciated ✌️

[@komoonkh]

Building a tracklocross bike is easy. Riding it on other hand....haha

[@tharifdzulfiqar789]

But its very fun

[@viperocco]

I know right!

[@CycleFields]

Banana on wheels, Sweets...... 🍌🍌💯💯

[@rhubarbpie8709]

dreams!

[@xnom283]

Nice bike

[@waveywheelies]

thanks😊

[@maximusfame537]

I wanna get a steamroller so bad, and I love the fat tires especially for New York City Streets

[@waveywheelies]

you definitely should, they are such fun bikes!

[@grindeyyyyy]

I swapped the forks out on my steamroller, got some master bike co chopsticks, I’m 5:10 on a 49 frame the longer axle to race balances it all out, the forks also fit a bigger tyre so I’m on 700x40 on the front 35 on the back, it’s basically a bmx but a track bike

[@waveywheelies]

Sounds awesome!

[@erniperni1]

Ufffff 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rojasuno]

Awesone 💥💥💥💥

[@waveywheelies]

🙌

[@elianamederosfernandez7555]

nice

[@pareshsolanki929]

excellent video can you list the parts you have used for the build. Thank You.

[@lino_ag2379]

🔥🔥🔥

[@waveywheelies]

💛

[@lautarozane9011]

Can you use a 26er wheelset for that type of build?

[@SammyAme]

missing the commentaries over the build. great bike!!!

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man! I’ll try do more commentary in the future!

[@ariamin7994]

Om ngerakit peda mulu dah, bnyk beud pedanya gus-bagus lagi 👍

[@MW-ud8zp]

Whats the handlebar width?

[@gaviolagabriel2016]

Where do you put this bikes after you build it?

[@bob-ny6kn]

Hey, looking good. In case you have too much time on your hands; would you display specs for each device, beginning with the workstand? :)

[@bhgemini]

I was wondering about that press. Hadn't seen it before when searching for a good one.

[@UmJovemCetico]

holy shit

[@thelostlamb7560]

What specific ritchey handler bar did you use?

[@eatrideselfrealiserepeat]

Did you snake the missos pedals?

[@ForGlory1]

That's it I'm buying a frame

[@SanGoukhai]

Does this bike make a good commuter?

[@ejquintana5572]

💛💛💛💛

[@waveywheelies]

😊

[@imstillhereileft7530]

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuf , nice build amigo, wat frame size ?

[@Sagdiyevas]

How much does the frame weigh?

[@peggybank77]

Tha big bananah

[@alecmartin723]

Love the bike, love the build, have you tried making a video with no music and just using audio from the shop? I think it would be very nice

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks! I haven’t done that no, I have done a few videos with the workshop audio and music but it’s quite hard to get it without background noise unfortunately!

[@benpetterson6877]

What size frame is this?

[@viperocco]

Nice one yo, looks legit. You keep all your builds?

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man! Not all of them unfortunately, but I plan on keeping this one for sure!

[@danielbum912]

Non-SG2 Byways with tubes, I trust someone seeks to become a master in roadside patching.

[@scottsullivan9131]

Cool bike! That thing must weigh a ton though. I know from experience their frames are hefty.

[@zinnprojectbig]

I have a large Steamroller. Pretty light, actually.

[@zacszuberski]

Super cool video man! How tall are you? I’m looking to order a frame soon.

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man! I’m 5’10

[@finnatwood7240]

whats your experience with tubeless while fixed? my tire aways unseats in the rear when i skid

[@waveywheelies]

I haven’t ever run tubeless fixed, so not sure sorry!

[@coreygolphenee9633]

If ur above 35mm it could be cool personally I despise low pressure on a fixed gear because it makes the back wheel shudder when u skid

[@m.m.1312]

What kind of hubs do you recommend for a fixed wheel set like yours

[@waveywheelies]

Depends on your price range. There’s loads of really good hubs out there. Mainly I look for sealed bearing and fixed/fixed threading. Miche make a good hub at a really good price point

[@jackand100others3]

I was just thinking of going 650b rather than 700c. That gap is not as bad as I thought🤯 definitely getting myself a set of WTBs as well lol, one thing if definitely upgrade on your surly is getting a king headset to join the rest of us 😁 I currently have mines on Phil’s and the poor SS bolts bent, might upgrade to titanium but solid build🤘

[@unknwnusr]

Is it banana candy yellow color from surlys website? In the pictures from the internet, the color seems more acidic. But in your video, the color is deeper, closer to mustard color

[@stop223]

Someday I will own a steamroller! (you can't really get them in Germany atm)

[@waveywheelies]

They seem to be out of stock in a lot of places unfortunately. 🤞 you can get one

[@TheCaptainLeonard]

Why do you use a campagnolo bottom bracket? I would expect the Japanese Suginos to have a Shimano square shaped mount?

[@waveywheelies]

Sugino have a special “sugino 75 taper” for the 75’s. But people have measured and tested and found it to be the same as/ near identical to ISO taper. Shimano BB’s are usually JIS taper so no good for 75’s. The Campagnolo bb I use is ISO. Hope that helps 👍 lots of confusion when it comes to these cranks

[@TheCaptainLeonard]

@@waveywheelies thanks a lot! Good to know, considering I might want some 75s in the future

[@jmsantos13]

i wish i had that sir 🇵🇭 wwhhoooooppp

[@waveywheelies]

✌️

[@louishansen2370]

What compound are you adding to the inside of the head tube before the bearing races are pressed, and onto the fork before the crown race?

[@waveywheelies]

Just a thin layer of grease, you can also use some anti seize compounds

[@louishansen2370]

@@waveywheelies Curious! I've seen anti seize used before, but never grease - my thinking was that grease could lubricate and therefore negatively effect the friction of the pressure fit. But I presume you haven't had any trouble with that as your headset isn't falling out... I might start greasing my bearing races and head tube!

[@fuckslamcoke]

I like how your bike building process doesn't seem to involve the quantity of swearing/smashing shit with a hammer that mine does

[@waveywheelies]

Haha! It sometimes does.. just off camera😅

[@kemmythekrafter2488]

that was nice, and is that a 700c frameset but u installed a 650b wheelset ?

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks! And yep

[@charlesbrusnahan318]

@@waveywheelies Do you get pedal strikes frequently?

[@DIQS-]

I hope I'm all because my dream is to have a bike but I don't have a purchase to chase, just look at the bikes on the road and I hope all

[@user-du7hm8xj4b]

Разве с бэмерскими педалями правильная постановка ноги?

[@chazphot]

Did you find this frame new? I've been looking for a drink more water steamroller for years 😓

[@jos1534]

Me too🤷

[@waveywheelies]

Pre owned but only ridden a few times, so near mint. I’ll let you know if I see another for sale, what size are you after?

[@jos1534]

52cm

[@chazphot]

​@@waveywheelies I live in the UK so I guess we're searching different markets. I don't know how much you rode the Mash Steel because you said in the video it was for a friend but how would you compare it with the Steamroller? I'm just looking for some fat tyre off-road fun.

[@ajthmmht]

What ritchey bar is that?

[@waveywheelies]

Ritchey Classic 66cm

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

I was looking at your pegboard and it seems you're getting low on chain rings....better order some...😉😆...

[@waveywheelies]

Haha! Funny you say that as I just ordered another🙃

[@andrewpintar1620]

Either I've ben misreading it the whole time - or you changed the channel name.... wasn't it "Wavey Wheels?"....when did it become "Wheelies?"..... also - lovely build as always! 👍🏻

[@waveywheelies]

It’s always been Wavey Wheelies! Funny as a few people have said the same thing.. and thank you!!

[@cjuice9039]

I wish I could have paid better attention to the video, the music out me right to sleep! lol

[@m.wildan9329]

What handlebar ??

[@waveywheelies]

Ritchey Classic

[@MrTaylorAlcorn]

Whats the helmet dawg?

[@waveywheelies]

Pro-Tec Bucky

[@blakboyytunes]

beefie

[@FIXIELATED]

You inspired me to build some you literally bring dmg to my wallet HAHA

[@waveywheelies]

Haha! It’s worth it🙃

[@FIXIELATED]

@@waveywheelies im currently building now, bdw for ur opinion what's more comfortable risers or track dropbar?

[@daaswhanuxx2823]

Faah any other surly steamroller bikes for sale.

[@RicketyRocket]

Beautiful girl that ole Shirley I'll tell ya what.

[@inxlee]

Is this the new banana colour?

[@waveywheelies]

Nah, this ones the “drink more water” yellow. The new one looks a lot brighter

[@franfranfrancis]

But why buy new for a vintage throwback

[@user-jc3bi1vq2d]

Brake

[@bamplast4371]

how can he brake ? XD

[@hugejackedman1951]

Fixed gear. No brakes. Can't stop. Don't want to, either. 😉

[@gamingchannel-hm2ok]

Please can't you build me a fixe and send into Philippines

[@RicketyRocket]

Yeah wait over by the bamboo field it should arrive later today. Bring a helmet.

[@RODTX71]

Tough.

[@jumblejamsam992]

you can give me this bike. thanks

[@lilakmonoke982]

i ride a steamroller 700cc, thats exactly how i would build this except with brakes - although im not sure which brakes will fit with 650 rims. im in berlin and the police will confiscate your bike if you run it brakeless. the bastards.

[@madmartn]

Tektro R559, or use a drum brake like Sturmey Archer X-FD but this only works with a 36 spoke rim

[@ezekielpeppers637]

I wish people wouldnt waste great bikes on being fixed geared :(

[@idrismotilal709]

I like when you talk more in the video bro, I get bored when there is no talking

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks for the feedback! I’ll try do more with commentary✌️

[@jeffreytan2948]

When you have more skills than bike

[@mimim89898]

why !!! campa BB + 75 arm!!!!!!!!!

[@waveywheelies]

Because it’s ISO taper and it works really well, practically the same as “sugino 75 taper”

[@coreygolphenee9633]

@@waveywheelies pretty sure they make an NJS stamped bottom bracket too so if u wanted to get weird thet still have cred