{"product_id":"surly-pugsley-fat-bike-1st-gen-purple-large-20-xtr-juicy-seven-2005","title":"Surly Pugsley Fat Bike: 1st Gen Purple! Large 20\" XTR Juicy Seven 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis is THE bike that started the fat bike craze!  Surley introduced the world's first production fat bike in 2005, in this bold purple color.  This color was only offered for a year or two.  10 years down the road when somebody writes a book about the history of fat bikes, this is the one that will be on the cover!  Full details on this early Pugsley model \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"sheldon brown purple surly pugsley\" href=\"http:\/\/jail.sine.com\/sheldonbrown\/sheldonbrown.com\/harris\/surly-pugsley\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE on Sheldon Brown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e.  It retailed for $2200 in 2005.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIt may be early and historic, but it's just as competent as any Pugsley made today.  It accomodates up to 4\" tires.  The main functional difference between this one and a 2014 Pugsley is the older one has rim brake bosses in case you want to run cantilever brakes!  A few obvious cosmetic differences are the 2005's offset fork, and the newer models taller seat tube extension with a brace connecting it to the top tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe bike is built up with high end components.  1x9 speed XTR\/LX drivetrain, hydraulic Avid Juicy 7 brakes, and Surly Large Marge wheels are the bulk of the build.  It has a rather interesting Dia Compe headset with a stepped appearance from the 1990's.  It features front\/rear rack and fender mounts, rear facing track dropouts, and a 135mm front hub that can accept a thread-on singlespeed freewheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFRAME SIZE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis large 20\" frame will fit someone roughly 5ft 9 to 6ft 3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSeat Tube: 20\" (c-c)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eEffective Top Tube: 24\" (c-c)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eGreat used shape.  The paint is glossy and looks great, with just a few light marks.  The frame is straight, and has no dents\/bends\/cracks\/rust.  It's been professionally tuned up, and is ready to ride.   Brand new chain, derailleur cable\/housing, and grips.  Front tire has 85% or more life left, rear has 70% or so.  Pads, cassette and chainring have plenty of life left.  The only cosmetic marks on the frame worth noting are on the non-drive side head tube and fork leg, which have light scuffs.  Crank arms have a bunch of the finish gone (no telling how this happened, but the metal's in fine shape).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPONENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFrame: Double butted 4130 cromoly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWheelset: Surly Large Marge (exc with only a few minor marks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTires: Surly Larry 26x3.7\" (great shape 85% \/ 70% front\/rear)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRear derailleur: Shimano XTR RD-M952 (Great mechanical, ok cosmetic with some scratches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCrank: FSA Afterburner 32t, Race Face bash ring (some finish gone but great otherwise)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBrakes: Avid Juicy Seven hydraulic disc (EXC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSaddle: Fizik Gobi (some wear on rear edge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSeatpost: Ritchey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandlebars: Race Face Diablus (exc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eStem: Race Face Evolve XC (exc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHeadset: Dia Compe Aheadset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCassette: Sram 11-32 9 speed (great with little wear)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePedals: Plastic platform pedals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Surly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52467851264140,"sku":"2442","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/img_1267_1200x800_1__50249.1411479052.1280.1280_cf44bcdb-8a0e-4f04-9584-a75ba815bdc3.jpg?v=1792333634","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/surly-pugsley-fat-bike-1st-gen-purple-large-20-xtr-juicy-seven-2005","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}