It’s been a long time since I regretfully sold my Surly Straggler, but man, I really loved that bike. It did it all, and did it with aplomb. For the most part, the Straggler has been left pretty much untouched for many years. But Surly has just launched a new version, and it looks better than ever!
Surly is using the word performance to help describe this generation Straggler. The brand’s definition of the word performance isn’t how most would define the word. Surly says, “Performance is how a bike shows up and holds up when shit gets rough.” I can get behind that definition.
The Straggler is ready for any gravel, minimum maintenance roads, and light bikepacking. The bike could easily be a quiver killer, as it’s actually designed to handle being your only ride.
My straggler was a great bike that I miss very much. It could be anything I needed it to be. The new Straggler is the same type of bicycle, but this time around is much more refined for the rider. It’s got a more dialed-in fit range and comfortable geometry. It also now runs with front and rear thru-axles and modern flat-mount brakes.
The Surly Straggler is down for anything. Surly says it can be the ultimate day-tripper, cross-terrain explorer, or boundary-pusher. The Straggler’s abilities can wander into light cargo scenarios, pulling double duty as an errand runner and hitting the trails on the way home.
Straggler’s New Features
- Geometry, wheel size, and tubing are optimized to hone that Surly steel ride feel
- Dropper post capability for when the downhills throw you a wild card
- Thru-axles front and rear for more precise handling
- 50mm tire clearance for a confident ride on busted terrain
- A 44mm head tube and flat mount brakes make it easier for you to Make It Your Own (MIYO)
- 650b or 700c wheels (varies by frame size) for optimized rider fit
- Racks and fender mounts, plus two standard and one three-pack bottle mounts on all frames
- Updated thru-axle dropouts for improved stiffness and handling
- Modern flat-mount brake mounts, internal dropper routing, and 44mm headtube
- Lower bottom bracket and sloping top tube add stability and better standover height
- 50mm tire clearance w/o fenders on 700c for confident, comfortable riding on eroded terrain
Straggler Retail & Frame Specs
Retail: $1,999 (complete), $899 (frameset)
You can get a new Straggler thru-axle fork if you like, for only $135
Colors: Subtropic Algae and Shaggy Carpet (coming soon)
- Frame Construction: 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated
- Fork Construction: 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, TIG welded, brazed lugs, E.D. coated
- Suspension Fork Length (Travel): 436 x 51mm (40mm)
- Fork Offset: 44mm
- Axle to Crown: 650b (Size 46–52): 390mm, 700c (Size 54–64): 410mm
- Rear Spacing:12 x 142mm (Axle included)
- Front Brake (Rotor): Disc – Flat Mount Fork 140/160 (160mm max)
- Headset – Upper: ZS44/28.6
- Headset – Lower: EC44/30
- Front Spacing: 12 x 100mm (Axle included)
- Steerer Tube: Ø28.6mm (1-1/8″)
- Crown Race: Ø30mm (1-1/8″)
- Stem Clamp: Ø28.6mm (1-1/8″)
- Seatpost: Ø27.2mm
- Dropper Post Compatible: Yes, internal
- Seatpost Clamp: Ø30mm
- Front Derailleur Clamp: High band clamp or braze-on with adapter bottom-pull (Ø28.6mm) 47CL
- Bottom Bracket: 68mm threaded (1.37″ x 24TPI)
- Crankset (Max Ring): Single ring, 47mm chainline crankset: 46T, Double, 47mm chainline crankset: 50/34T
- Bottle Mounts: 2 Standard + 1 Three-Pack
- Fork Mounts” Rack mounts – upper, lower, and mid-blade threaded
- Front Fender Mounts: Yes
- Rear Fender Mounts: Yes
Geometery
| Size | 46 (650b) | 49 (650b) | 52 (650b) | 54 (700c) | 56 (700c) | 58 (700c) | 61 (700c) | 64 (700c) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Effective Top Tube | 500.0 | 520.0 | 540.0 | 555.0 | 570.0 | 585.0 | 605.0 | 630.0 |
| B. Stand Over | 682.0 | 716.0 | 746.0 | 779.0 | 807.0 | 830.0 | 857.0 | 895.0 |
| C. Reach | 363.9 | 362.9 | 365.3 | 391.4 | 389.1 | 392.5 | 403.5 | 419.5 |
| D. Stack | 507.9 | 530.4 | 554.0 | 570.7 | 591.6 | 610.6 | 639.1 | 667.7 |
| E. Total Seat Tube Length | 390.0 | 430.0 | 460.0 | 490.0 | 520.0 | 545.0 | 570.0 | 620.0 |
| F. Headtube Length | 90.0 | 110.0 | 135.0 | 120.0 | 140.0 | 160.0 | 190.0 | 220.0 |
| G. Headtube Angle | 70.0 | 71.0 | 71.0 | 71.5 | 72.0 | 72.0 | 72.0 | 72.0 |
| H. Seat Tube Angle | 75.0 | 73.5 | 72.5 | 74.0 | 73.0 | 72.5 | 72.5 | 72.5 |
| I. BB Drop | 62.0 | 62.0 | 62.0 | 72.0 | 72.0 | 72.0 | 72.0 | 72.0 |
| J. BB Height | 277.0 | 277.0 | 277.0 | 285.5 | 285.5 | 285.5 | 285.5 | 285.5 |
| K. Chainstay Length | 416.0 | 416.0 | 416.0 | 435.0 | 435.0 | 435.0 | 435.0 | 435.0 |
| L. Fork Length Axle to Crown | 387.5 | 387.5 | 387.5 | 407.6 | 407.6 | 407.6 | 407.6 | 407.6 |
| M. Fork Offset | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 |
| N. Wheelbase | 984.4 | 982.1 | 992.6 | 1033.6 | 1033.2 | 1042.7 | 1063.0 | 1088.3 |
| Crank Arm Length | 165.0 | 165.0 | 165.0 | 170.0 | 170.0 | 170.0 | 170.0 | 170.0 |
| Handlebar Width | 400.0 | 420.0 | 440.0 | 460.0 | 460.0 | 480.0 | 500.0 | 520.0 |
| Recommended Rider Height | 147.0 – 157.0 | 155.0 – 165.0 | 160.0 – 170.0 | 166.0 – 177.0 | 173.0 – 183.0 | 179.0 – 189.0 | 184.0 – 194.0 | 193.0 – 203.0 |
| Stem Length | 70.0 | 80.0 | 90.0 | 90.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 110.0 |
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