I got hit by a car in January 2015 and totaled my previous Cross Check frame. It was a 58cm and was too long, so when I finally got around to replacing it, I went for the 56cm. All components were good after the wreck and I added a few fresh bits. Nice to have a do-it-all bike like this one again.
Frame:
Surly Cross Check 56cm
Fork/Headset:
China Carbon / Cane Creek
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano GRX FC-RX600
Pedals:
Shimano PD-T8000
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sram PC-1051
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Microshift BS-M10 downtube shifter / Shimano Deore M6000-GS
Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks C17 Denim
Brakes:
TRP RRL Levers / TRP CX9
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Kinlin XR31T / Shimano 105 5800 / WTB Venture 40mm tubeless
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Kinlin XR31T / Shimano 105 5800 / WTB Venture 40mm tubeless
Bike History
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Current Stage Info:
Swapped steel for carbon fork and removed rack.
Added by dickeysezso. Last updated about 2 months 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 almost 3 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 almost 3 years ago
How do you like the frame pump? I've been looking for a good one.
Posted about 6 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 about 6 years ago
clean build! Are you considering clipless at all in the future?
Posted over 8 years ago
I'll switch back and forth between platforms and shimano XT pedals depending on the ride.
Posted over 8 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 2 years ago
dickeysezso says:
Oops! I'm 6ft and I have a 31" inseam.
Posted over 2 years ago