08/19/2026
It all starts with a comfy and versatile cockpit...
Who do you call when you have big "ride across the country" plans in your future and you know that you'll be avoiding as much pavement as you can? The Official Intergalactic Surly Regional HQ that's who!
So awesome to work with this awesome human to help spec him out the best rough roads and bike path live aboard bike we could. This mostly stock Ogre checks all the boxes for bikes we like for this type of riding.
The few that it didn't were easily sorted out with a dynamo hub, USB charging, lighting, Tumbleweed racks, fenders and a great alt bar from Velo Orange.
Our goal was to build him all day pedaling comfort with the ability for him to carry the kitchen sink as he crosses the country.
I hope he lets us know how we did when he finishes. In the meantime keep an eye out for him around New England while he warms up for for the big trip!