If we are talking Surly Steamrollers, the clearance is much better than 25s. It will easily fit 38s. Though these days maybe more than that would be good. 38s without fenders is pretty much the max. I had one for a few years, and that was a few years ago at this point, it was a fun bike as I recall. Only braze ons for one bottle, so I never went crazy far on it, but I have other bikes for those kinds of rides. It really shined for me in short “spirited” rides. High intensity I guess you could say. I had it set up with a “flip flop” hub that was fixed on one side and free on the other. Riding fixed was a kick in the butt in a fun kind of way. I’m a bigger guy (215+lbs) and so the stout tubing worked better for me than it would lighter riders. And with out the other components it always felt quite light and nimble. Never had a Quikbeam or any of Rivendells other single speed offerings, so can’t compare it. You can always find Rivs to feel and perform better, but in a pinch Surlys are not too bad. Disclaimer: just one guys two cents.
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