We setup a Surly Long Haul Trucker for Colin in preparation for a round-Australia bicycle tour late last year. This email just came through from Colin with an update about how it’s been going.

>Hi Bill & Lewis & Moz & Joel & Val & Teagan & whoever else I’ve forgotten
> who worked on my Surly Long Haul Trucker
>
> Just thought I’d drop you a line to say thanks for all your help in getting
> set up for my Round Australia trip.
>
> I’m writing this in Gladstone (about 100 …

Would you believe we’re turning one year old?? It’s true! Hey, and we’re having a ball!!
So, we’re hosting a party on Friday 4th December to celebrate and to thank all our friends and supporters…
From 6pm – 11pm at headquarters (562 High Street Thornbury)

live music through the evening
tasty drinks from our friends at the Good Brew Company
door prizes including skater helmets and RackTime pannier bag
secure bike valet parking
bike trick and bling contests with awesome prizes including: Velocity Deep V track wheelset in “hot” colourz, Vittoria Rubino Pro …

Now available, classic Deep V track wheels from Velocity in 650c. Check the photos here of Cat’s front wheel for an example with red spokes. The coloured spokes add a bit to the price. The hubs are available in silver or black, spokes in a stack of colours (and even with a mix of spoke colours in the same wheel), and the rims in a good range of colours (see the colour samples on Velocity’s site).
And we’ve now got the Rubino folding 650c (23-571) tyres in stock (as fitted to …