I got hit by a car in January 2015 and totaled my old Cross Check frame. It was a 58cm and too long, so I replaced it with a 56cm. From 2015-2020 it was mostly a commuter bike. From 2020-2025 it's mostly been for gravel. In late 2025, I revamped it for cyclocross to be as light as possible (lol).
Frame:
Surly Cross Check 56cm
Fork/Headset:
Ritchey WCS Cross / Cane Creek
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
FSA SL-K
Pedals:
Shimano XT PD-M8020
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sram PC-1031
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Microshift BS-M10 downtube shifter / Shimano Deore M6000-GS
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Aliante R1 / Thomson Masterpiece
Brakes:
Sram 900 levers / TRP CX8.4 brakes
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Kinlin XR31T / Shimano 105 5800 / Schwalbe G-One RS 40mm -OR- China Carbon 50mm / DT Swiss 350s / Donnelly PDX Tubular
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Kinlin XR31T / Shimano 105 5800 / Schwalbe G-One RS 40mm -OR- China Carbon 50mm / DT Swiss 350s / Donnelly PDX Tubular
More Info:
Soldered cable ends
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Attempted to lighten up the pig for cyclocross season with some carbon. I took a trip to Italy in October and brought it with the gravel wheels, but I ran the swapped the fork, cranks and bars.
Added by dickeysezso. Last updated 25 days ago.
10 Comments
Hey! Great bike! I was wondering how tall you are..You said that a 58 cross check was too long for you, do you feel alright on the 56 frame ? The saddle seems kinda high compared to the Surly bikes I've seen.
Posted over 5 years ago
I do. I have long legs so I think the 56 and 58 both fit me in seat tube dimension; however the 58 is a good bit longer so I felt a lot more stretched out on that one. I probably could have gotten away with just using a shorter stem. All my other bikes I aim for a 57.5cm top tube.
Posted over 5 years ago
How do you like the frame pump? I've been looking for a good one.
Posted almost 9 years ago
It's great. Very convenient and out of the way. Works faster and easier than a CO2 or small hand pump and was only $30.
Posted almost 9 years ago
clean build! Are you considering clipless at all in the future?
Posted over 11 years ago
I'll switch back and forth between platforms and shimano XT pedals depending on the ride.
Posted over 11 years ago
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benmotobecane says:
Thanks for your answer! But you didn't say how tall you are..? I know sizing depends on more things than just your height but it's just to have an idea.
Posted over 5 years ago
dickeysezso says:
Oops! I'm 6ft and I have a 31" inseam.
Posted over 5 years ago