Surly Ice Cream Truck

19 reasons to buy

• Experts and amateurs alike, were impressed by the Ice Cream Truck’s strong climbing ability.
• Experts said this fatbike handled like a trail bike and cornered well under heavy bikepacking loads.
• Whether it be rocks, roots or branches,the Ice Cream Truck was able to roll over most minor obstacles.
• The Ice Cream Truck opened up wide terrain choices; in snow, sand, sludge or anywhere you care to go.
• This beast was resilient, handling 2 to 3 foot drops under expert testing.
• Absolute monster tire clearance allows for 5” tires!
• With intentionally aggressive geometry, the Ice Cream Truck was fast, especially on downhills.
• Hydraulic Tektro disc brakes provided more-than-adequate stopping power.
• Like a husky ballerina, she was both hefty and nimble enough for manuals and air.
• Double-butted 4130 Chromoly steel tubing was strong and stiff on both climbs and descents.
• This steed’s frame features an ED (electrophoretic deposition) coating to resist rust.
• The versatility of the rear 12mm thru-axle and rear-facing horizontal droputs, allow for a direct-mount derailleur hanger, 190mm quick-release or singlespeed setup.
• She’s festooned with fittins; plenty of eyelets and braze-ons for all kinds of racks, fenders, bags etc.
• The Bud & Lou 4.8” tire combination was lauded; with Bud up front cutting through soft terrain while Lou in the rear, was high on traction. They proved good and grippy for sand, snow & loose trails.
• Surly listened to criticism and widened the handlebar from 710 (on early models) to 780mm.
• Many reviewers though the stock fork was great and felt no craving for suspension.
• Owners loved Surly’s sparkling color options in lurid greens, pinks and blues.
• Experts said geometry was ‘nailed’ for climbs and descents.
• A clutched rear derailleur eliminated chain-slap.