Reviving a Touring Legend! 🚴♂️✨ Welcome back to Part 2 of our Surly Long Haul Trucker restoration series. In this episode, we take this iconic touring bike from a bare frame to a fully built, road-ready machine!
🔧 What You'll Learn in This Video:
✅ Frame Prep & Restoration – Cleaning, inspecting, and protecting the frame for longevity
✅ Upgrading Components – Installing a Nitto handlebar, drivetrain, bottom bracket, and crankset
✅ Silca Graphene Bike Wax – A pro-level protection and finishing touch
✅ Final Bike Check & Ride-Ready Adjustments
Whether you’re restoring your own Surly LHT, tackling a bike rebuild, or just love classic touring bikes, this video is packed with tips, tricks, and insights to help you!
💬 Have a Surly Long Haul Trucker or another touring bike? Drop a comment and share your restoration experience!
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction & Project Recap
03:18 Frame Clean & Restore
12:14 Silca Graphene Bike Wax Application
13:40 Nitto Handlebar Install
15:00 Drivetrain Cleaning & Install
17:35 Bottom Bracket & Crankset Install
20:48 Final Bike Check & Adjustments
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Ottawa Bike and Trail is an independent bike shop at the intersection of the Flint Hills Trail and Prairie Spirit Trail State Parks in Kansas. We are also a a Surly Intergalactic Destination Dealer.
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