Via Taeblog:

As further evidence that Surly live in a parallel universe in which suspension never evolved to its current (really quite good) state, aluminum is suitable only for containing beer, hydraulic disc brakes are something to be viewed with suspicion, and neither skis nor snowshoes were ever invented, we have the Krampus. A steel frame built around the brand’s new 29×3.0 “29+” wheel size, the Krampus is apparently the “logical progression of the 29er.” (Never mind that most of the industry sees 650b as the logical progression of the 29er.) Much like a bowling ball at the top of the stairs can claim “high potential energy,” the 820g (plus 699g rim) Knard tire’s claim of “fast rolling inertia” neatly sidesteps the issue of how that inertia is achieved. To be fair, it does look to be “like nothing [I’ve] ever ridden” and could be exactly what I’m looking for. Only some saddle time will tell. Heave yourselves over the break for Surly’s cut sheet and a closeup of what looks to be a tapered steerer in a 44mm head tube…

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