SURLY Ice Cream Truck 2020 | 250 mile Review | Fat Bike

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

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[@timbirchard]

Good Sir! Thanks so much for your vids, especially the ones about your 2020 ICT. I've been lurking quietly, especially for the past month, because a 2020 ICT (XL) showed up on Craig's about a month ago in my town. I kept an eye on it, watched the price drop from $1600 to $1500, and told myself I needed to just walk away. But-- while I love my 2012 Mukluk, I have wanted an ICT forever. A few days ago, I was actually able to get it for even less than asking price. Quite a different ride feel compared to the Mukluk! And I just cannot quit grinning! So, zero buyer's remorse. Again, your insights have been super helpful. Thanks again and see you on the trails!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Awesome, congrats! I’d say you got a heck of a deal in this current bike market! Prickly Pear is the best color in my biased opinion!😂 Enjoy! Much more planned for my ICT the rest of this year as well!!

[@underbikedoverconfident1142]

A Surly! Nice choice.

[@BikingRoots]

Nice! Sweet Ice Cream Truck. Great informative follow up review on it. Have a fun time in the snow!

[@derpycyclistjr.1943]

Oooh, man, got frame about a week ago. Still waiting for some parts to complete it. Can't wait to ride it. So meanwhile I'll be watching your video. Great review!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

DerpyCyclist Jr. thanks! And congrats on the bike! It is a blast. Let me know what you think when you get it rolling!

[@mawo3961]

Nice video. I ride tires with spikes in winter. I don’t risk sliding on ice. My winter bikes are a Rivendell Atlantis and a 2017 Surly Ice Cream Truck. Love them both!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

I have not used spikes yet on the bike. Generally in the winter I try to get good conditions up in the mountains, but yes the occasional hard pack icy spot is treacherous without traction! Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!

[@trailtrackermtb]

I've never been on a fat bike would love to try one in the snow, nice video 👍

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Trail Tracker MTB they are a blast!!

[@naldovaz9157]

I do ride the Surly ECR and never would of thinking l would want bigger than 29+ .. I do like the lce Cream Truck... and nice color... I love the ECR and Surly brand...I would consider this bike.. geometry must be close to the ECR..

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

You can do a lot with a plus size tire, but for legit snow performance larger fat tires are essential, and even required in some snow trail areas. The ICT is a little more trail geo than the ECR, which is targeted for bikepacking and touring, but it’s not a drastic difference. Thanks for watching!!

[@peterjones8546]

My local bike store just ordered the last one they have. A blue medium ice cream truck. I plan on getting 4 nitecore br35 mil spec headlights.

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

They are great bikes, enjoy!!!

[@sherryhospodar2401]

I'm completely impresses with your ability to film while riding at a good speed and get the content you are aiming for. Love those tires on the Ice Cream Truck. Great info and Video.

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Thank you!!

[@AdrenalineON]

Super nice review! Well done! I'll have to take notes from you haha. Subbed!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Adrenaline ON thanks for stopping in to look!!

[@FatBikeFran]

bieeen, mas gente con ruedas gordas.

[@paigecollier8192]

And it’s PINK!! Which is really cool and gets lots of positive comments 👌🏼

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Paige Miller it sure does! Thanks!!

[@sterlingrodillas5083]

Love your content. How do you like the color of that ICT? At first I thought it was too loud but it’s starting to grow on me.

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Thanks I appreciate that! As for the color, when I bought the bike I would say it wouldn’t have been my first color choice, but after seeing it in person I wouldn’t change it. I’ve never had a bike get so many smiles, waves, and comments either. Thanks for watching, much more to come!

[@MSHadianto]

nice sharing info bro

[@andrewmusarra253]

What size chainring are you running in the front? Also who makes the chainring and cranks? I am switching my Beargrease drivetrain for a 1x10 to a 1x12. Sticking with Shimano group set. Thank. Great channel!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

The chainring is a 30t, which on this bike with the 12spd SLX does just fine. The crankset is by Raceface, been happy with the drivetrain on the ICT! My Beargrease is 1x11 Deore, and it really needs a bump up to a 32t for me on that bike. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewmusarra253]

Thanks. I just ordered a 30t wolf tooth front ring that is specifically for the new 12 sp shimano hg+ chain. It is a direct mount that integrates with the race face cranks that came on my Beargrease. I debated getting a 32t like you but plan to bike pack this bike on the CT ( I too live along the Front Range not far from the start of the CT). So the heavy load and climbing are a factor in that decision. If it pedals too easily I can bump it to a 32t. Keep the videos coming!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

@@andrewmusarra253 Yeah I think you are probably right on target with the 30t with the 12spd rear, and especially if you’re going to be bikepacking in the mtns. At this point I think I am going to use my ICT as a bikepacking rig and target the Beargrease for lighter weight and speed. Thanks for watching!!

[@gordandnicole]

Thank you for doing these videos. Thinking of an Ice Cream Truck for the next winter and I was wondering about your comments re: pavement riding. I need to ride on about 1-2kms of pavement (sometimes snow covered but often cleared here) in order to get to our river valley trail system where I will find lots of snow trails. Would that be problematic or is a short pavement ride not a big deal (tread wear? You mentioned something about tires howling that I didn't quite understand). Thank you!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

There would be no issue at all doing short to moderate stretches of paved or hard surfaces. I have hundreds of miles on these tires in hard surfaces and there is very little wear, they are very durable. At high speeds on pavement or hard pack dirt they are pretty loud, but that’s a fact for any aggressively treaded tire, even on trucks. I highly recommend the bike, you will love it! Thanks for stopping by!

[@TiredTrout]

Great review! I have tested both the medium and large and am trying to decide. Did you go with the large size?

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

TiredTrout Thanks! I did go with the large. My Pugs is a medium and I am at the high side of its range, went with a large ICT and am glad I did. I am 5’11” for reference.

[@TiredTrout]

Awesome, thanks. I am 5’11” too so that is good to know.

[@teamohlesgars]

Coool 👍👍

[@keithgreig7136]

just bought one and looking fwd to some fun on sand here rather than snow - you mentioned frame protection in your 1st video but unless it is covered ahead ....?

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Keith Greig Awesome congrats! Yeah I did a frame protection video on the ICT. I do it on all my bikes, it’s a must if you ride anything rocky or with gravel though. Thanks for watching!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Here’s the frame protection vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKq7i3ppbrOYgtE

[@keithgreig7136]

@@ElevationEveryWeekend Thanks, very informative :)

[@alexmorgan3435]

I've got a Moonlander. What pressure do you have the tyres at? I have the same. It's a pity it doesn't have the same horizontal rear drop outs that the new Puglsey frame has for fitment of a Rohloff hub.

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

I actually don’t track the tire pressure accurately with a gauge, I should start doing that. I keep it higher for gravel grinding and then drop it in the snow based on feel and performance. Yeah the Pugs is definitely a more versatile bike, I have a 2014 Pigs and I do love it. This new ICT does perform better though and will be better suited for trail use I suspect.

[@OTBRacingfilipinofreeride]

Hey! Me and the team will be staying tuned to your channel too dude! Thanks for the sub!😁🤘

[@jove1155]

Bro, low cut grass. Feels like heaven on a fatbike.

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

jove1155 they can go most anywhere!! Thanks for stopping by!!