Ridden this bad boy since 2013. The Cross-Check is such a versatile bike, capable of everything from commuting to light mountain biking. Love it! Got it stock, but I've upgraded nearly everything over the years.
Frame:
Surly Cross-Check 2013 converted to rear disc brake
Fork/Headset:
Genesis Croix de Fer 2015/Ritchey Comp Logic Headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Deore MT60 crankset/Shimano UN-55 bottom bracket
Pedals:
Shimano PD-EH500
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
1x10 speed / 11-42 Shimano Deore HG500 cassette / 36 tooth FSA Megatooth chainring / KMC X10-73 chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
SRAM X0 rear derailleur / SRAM X9 rear shifter
Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks C17 carved saddle/Thomson Elite Setback seatpost
Brakes:
Shimano BL-MT500 levers / Shimano BR-MT500 brakes
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Shimano HB-TX505 hub / Alexrims DP23 rim / WTB Byway 650x47b tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Shimano HB-TX505 hub / Alexrims DP23 rim / WTB Byway 650x47b tire
Accessories:
Bikepacking and touring gear etc.
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Got a local framebuilder to weld on disc brake tabs on the frame, then I painted it with silver Hammerite.
Added by arekey. Last updated about 5 years ago.
12 Comments
How do you like the Humpert handlebar so far ?
Posted almost 6 years ago
These days I'm mainly using the CC for urban (delivery) rides, and the bars are perfect for that use. Tho', for touring, I would add a set of bar ends or TT-bars to increase possible hand positions.
Posted almost 6 years ago
I like this build quite a bit! That's a 9 speed rd with 10 speed shifters right? How does that work out?
Posted about 8 years ago
Sorry for the late answer. For some reason, most of Shimano's 10-speed road shifters work with older 9-speed derailleurs without any problems. My shifters, 4700, shouldn't work with the derailleur though. But my LBS somehow managed to get them to work almost smoothly with the RD.
Posted over 7 years ago
Great build.
Posted over 8 years ago
Thanks! I like your builds too, especially the Disc Trucker. It looks so much more sportier and faster than the average LHT/Disc Trucker.
Posted over 8 years ago
awesome, cross checks are so fun
Posted over 8 years ago
Thanks dude! They might not be the lightest and fastest bikes, but their functionality weighs up for that a lot. Also just have to say that I love the colorscheme of your Cross-Check. How do you like the Pasela tires? Looking at them for my spring upgrade.
Posted over 8 years ago
really great, decent puncture protection, light, low rolling resistance. i'm a big fan. looking into another set of challenges possibly for this bike
Posted over 8 years ago
JeanBen says:
Hi! I have the same bike and same shimano RD. I want to upgrade to a 11-42. Did you put something like wolftooth road link to manage the rd space? Thanks for your help
Posted over 2 years ago
arekey says:
Hi! No, both 9-speed Deore and XT derailleurs should handle 42 teeth cassettes with only B-screw adjustments (on the Cross-Check).
Posted over 2 years ago