Without much [possibly due] fanfare, my Surly 1×1, nicknamed “Black Gold” due to its gold chain, gold bell, and stunning good looks (kind of like this) was sold yesterday evening. It was the first bike I ever built, a good learning experience, and provided me countless fun commutes to work and rides around town. It will be sorely missed. I have moved onto bigger and better things, having replaced it with a bike I will properly introduce in the near future.