Surly Wednesday Whisky Parts Co Build │ A Sub-30lb Steel Surly Fat Bike?
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
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0:00 - Introduction
0:52 - Whisky No.9 Fat 15MM 150 Fork
2:18 - Whisky No.9 Carbon Flat Handlebar 31.8 760mm (competitivecyclist.g39l.net/n...)
3:02 - ODI Rogue Grips (competitivecyclist.g39l.net/0...)
4:19 - Whisky No.7 MTN Stem 31.8 50mm
5:22 - Whisky Carbon Spacers (competitivecyclist.g39l.net/z...)
5:35 - Kenda Juggernaut Pro 4.0 120tpi
8:22 - Whisky No.7 Alloy Seatpost 30.9 Straight
9:15 - S-Works Romin Evo Saddle (2015 version)
10:34 - SRAM GX Eagle Rear Derailleur
12:11 - Wheels?
13:14 - Why do this Whisky build?
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The Surly Wednesday has been on vacation for a few weeks awaiting new bike parts. While resting, it developed a bit of a drinking problem but also lost a whole lot of weight. I'll take you on a tour of my Surly Wednesday Whisky Fat Bike build. Whisky Parts Co. are known for making high-end carbon fiber components. They look sweet and offer significant weight savings. In the first part of the video, I'll tell you what I did to the bike, and in the second, I'll explain why I chose this particular build.
My stock Surly Wednesday weighted nearly 35lbs (15.9kg), but after my build project, we managed to get this under 30lbs (13.6kg). We achieved this mostly by using Whisky Parts Co. components, but we also swapped in new components from Specialized, SRAM, ODI, and Kenda Tires. The biggest savings were the Kenda tires. Nearly 3lbs!!! The tire swap not only saved a ton of weight, but by far, it was the biggest value upgrade in this project. Each tire cost approx. $65--a super good price for a fat tire. Now, if they just hold up on the trail. {fingers crossed}
I wanted to do this build project for two big reasons. First, I wanted to lighten up the fatty. Fat bikes are heavy, but Surly bikes tend to be even heavier. I love the steel construction and the practicalities built into my Surly. But I'm a skinny dude...it was a bit too much weight to handle, especially on mountain bike trails. By shaving a good chunk of weight, I'm hoping to improve on trail performance and make this bike more lively and agile. Also, I often drive to MTB trails, but following this build, I hope to do more riding to the trailhead. Carrying 5lbs less in weight should help with that goal.
Second, I wanted to make this my own bike. In its stock form, the Wednesday is a solidly speced bike, but I thought I could do better. I love the matte look of the Whisky components. They look and feel fast. Frankly, they make me want to ride the bike, which is the point. If you like your bike, you'll ride your bike.
Thank you to Doug at Bike Ohio for his mechanical assistance!
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I love the build!! great video! That fork looks AMAZING! I plan on doing the Edna's Tubeless and The GX derailleur & shifter. I do lik the look of that Whisky bar too. Thanks for the information. Lots to think about going forward it would be nice to off set some of the weight from Bikepacking rack and bags.
Have another vid coming next week... spoiler alert: GX derailleur is A+. Well worth the upgrade. Hopefully Whisky restocks soon... ordered from like 5 different places to make this happen. Can’t wait to see what you do with yours! Enjoy the fresh snow.
Those new handlebars crack me up, they are straight as an arrow. I love a nice 35mm rise bar
Running a 38 mm riser now on my MTB. Too many years riding road where the goal is to look the most like a shrimp. Still figuring out MTB bike fit.
@@TheLankyCyclistMTB fit is a funny thing. With a dropper post most dimensions of the bike barely matter. Just needs to be close enough. Very different than the road world
Pretty sweet build! I just picked up an Ice Cream Truck and she’s a big chunk. It’s XL and I’d bet it’s over 35lbs. Would love that whisky fork one day, but luckily I’m a bigger rider so I can still throw it around as is right now.
Also love that Wednesday colour of that year.
Yeah, I like the blue over the new grape color. Congrats on the ICT! I was super close to picking that over the Wednesday. It’s a great bike.
Nice build. I agree with if you love your bike you will ride more. I love my Surly Ice cream truck. One thing I learned about carbon bars is they are "warmer" when using your pogies in winter since the heat transfer is less than aluminum. I have aluminum bars but not so sure about carbon since i am fearful of breakage. Anyway, i love your bike looks perfect!
Thanks! Almost got an ICT but thought the Wednesday a better fit for my use. I’ve always been nervous about carbon bars too. I whacked them on a tree the other day at medium speed. I cringed but they held up this time. Thanks for commenting!
Nice. I upgraded my Framed Wolftrax fat bike to Whiskey carbon bars and seat post.
For light fast rolling tires Jumbo Jims are great.
How are you liking your bars?
I couldn’t find the JJs in stock. They were my first choice. Kenda advertises at a lot of races around here and are lighter so figured would give a try.
another vote for how fast and light the JJs are, especially the Evo Addix versions
Nice vid, and nice build! Interested to see how it fairs after a few months and some
miles. I am sure cutting weight will just be a huge improvement. I am planning to do some of these things to my Beargrease to make it a lighter ripper. The ICT will get some love too but am keeping it as the more extreme brute, and bikepacking.
The tires are my biggest concern, but so far so good!
@@TheLankyCyclist Not necessarily relevant to these tires, but I have Kenda Small Block 8’s on my cross bike and while the wear a bit faster than I’d like, they’ve always been reliable and durable otherwise, for the reasonable cost.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend good to know. Kenda advertises at many of the gravel races around here but this is my first go with them.
Awwww yes love ❤️ it!
Thanks! I'm happy with the way it turned out.
I have a ‘16 Wednesday. This is a great video. I’m looking at the Salsa Kingpin fork if I can find it. Then all the Whiskey components (more or less) that you suggested. Thanks!
Good choice!
How are those Kenda tires holding up. I tried the 120 tpi version of Maxxis Recon tires and got a lot more flats on the rocky terrain in AZ. Went back to the 60 tpi and although a little heavier never had a flat. I swapped out the BB and crankarms when my original BB went bad. Upgraded to the SRAM GX and that saved a half a pound. My Surly KM in a large is right at 30lbs. Looking at that Whisky fork and maybe some IBIS wheels which will save a pound. Love these simple bikes.
Held up well, but the MTB trails in NE Ohio are more flowy and less rocky than what you have in AZ. Not very grippy in the wet, but when its wet, the trails are usually closed anyway. From the stock Wednesday build, I saved nearly three lbs switching to the Whisky fork. It changed the head angle slightly, but was well worth it. Simple is good. Too much gimricky today, especially in the gravel bike space.
@@TheLankyCyclist Yeah I would get flats with 120 tpi tires just by riding over somewhat pointy rocks. Nothing a couple bacon strips couldn't patch but still. Those Whisky parts do look cool.
I have a good sale price to buy a Wednesday frame and do my first bike build. Is the riding position relaxed on this frame? I'm looking to do some long distance riding maybe backpacking on it? Thank you for your videos- They really help!
Riding position is a bit aggressive. Might want to see if you can try before you buy.
Just decked out my Karate Monkey with some Whisky Parts.
Such a great bike. You riding trails with it, gravel, or a bit of everything?
Hey good afternoon. Any bike you recommend for someone who is 350lbs and new to biking
Thanks in advance
Honestly, I’m not sure. Might want to check out All Bodies on Bikes. They probably have more specific guidance in terms of frames/wheels etc. Steel as a frame material would probably be best… the more overbuilt the better.
You want to sell that old fork?
I have juggernauts. I will say they dont hook up great in wet anything. I wiped out a couple times on just wet down hill stuff. totally useless in snow. seem solid on like hard pack stuff.
Usually I would but going to hold onto for a future bike packing trip that may or may not happen.
Hah, might be in for a rough summer on the MTB trails!
Do you still have this bike?
Sold it long ago sadly
@TheLankyCyclist darn was looking into doing a similar build when I stumbled on your videos!
Party on
@@diamondbackbill7819 was a fun project. My only regret was the tires. Went with Kenda juggernauts which were the lightest I could find… they didn’t offer much grip and were pretty delicate. Think maybe schwalbe had a tire that was a bit heavier but probably more robust. Can’t remember the name but it might not be manufactured anymore. Vaguely remember being unable to track it down. Good luck with your build.
@TheLankyCyclist thanks for the info! I believe you are talking about the jumbo Jim's by schwalbe
SRAM does not have an h in it the word is not Shram, why is that so hard?
you betcha
Yeah! Don'tcha know? It's clearly pronounced S...RAM! It says it right there in the name! S-RAM! Ugh...Plebs!
The shit people post... 🤣
I like you’re eval,..
However you’re ,f etecious
Probably can’t sleep at night
Mulling things over😂