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Surly Straggler 650b

4,500mi 1 year.

Frame:
Surly Straggler 650b, 50cm, Black

Fork/Headset:
Surly 650b Straggler

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Seam Aepx / GXP

Pedals:
Raceface Chester

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Microshift 11–32t, 10-speed / Raceface 42t

Derailleurs/Shifters:
SRAM Apex rear

Handlebars/Stem:
Ti-Cycles Double S / Velo Orange Tall stack

Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik

Brakes:
Hayes CX-expert, V-series 160mm / tiagra brake levers

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Formula RX25/Alex XD-E Lite/WTB 47

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Formula RX2611/Alex XD-E Lite/WTB 47

Accessories:
Wald 137 / spindle bags / light mounts

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial
  2. 3 weeks and 1000km (600mi) in
  3. New Bag (800mi)
  4. Modern Rando (1400mi)
  5. 2000mi
  6. 2300mi
  7. 2550mi
  8. 3,500mi (Commuter and tourer)
  9. 4,000 heckin' miles.
  10. 1 year, 4,500mi

Added by Emory_H. Last updated about 6 years ago.

As of about 6 years ago, Emory_H has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

18 Comments

justinasT

justinasT says:

Awesome bike! I'm in the process of building the same size Straggler and I was wondering if you could share the dimensions of the frame bag? I'm assuming it's custom made?

Posted about 4 years ago

Emory_H

Emory_H says:

Unfortunately I do not own the bag anymore.

Posted about 4 years ago

Mk1mark

Mk1mark says:

This looks awesome! I'm currently rebuilding my Straggler and was considering switching to a wide riser bar setup instead of drops, how do you rate it in comparison?

Posted over 6 years ago

Emory_H

Emory_H says:

I love the switch especially with the added basket. The main reason I tired flats was to make this bike more differentiated from my Salsa.

Posted over 6 years ago

Kyono

Kyono says:

How's the clearance with the Horizons?

Posted over 6 years ago

Emory_H

Emory_H says:

It looks like I'll be able to squeak in fenders!

Posted over 6 years ago

Kyono

Kyono says:

Nice- that's pretty good given Surly's spec of 42mm max

Posted over 6 years ago

Emory_H

Emory_H says:

Yeah. I could probably fit a 2.0 or so if I tired.

Posted over 6 years ago

JiiiiM

JiiiiM says:

Very nice bike! Now I'm sure that I have to get a 50cm instead of 52cm, thx!

Posted almost 7 years ago

JiiiiM

JiiiiM says:

Btw, why did you prefer to buy the Straggler instead of the Cross Check for instance?

Posted almost 7 years ago

Emory_H

Emory_H says:

Disc brakes, and the 650b version fits me better than the comparable 700c Cross Check.

Posted almost 7 years ago

asse

asse says:

perfect bike .. how tall are you? I want to buy the same size but I'm not sure .. I 173cm / 74cm inseane. whether you think that will suit me?

Posted about 7 years ago

Emory_H

Emory_H says:

I'm about 168cm tall not sure about the inseam. it is a 650b 50cm. Try and see if you can ride a 650b 52cm version.

Posted about 7 years ago

asse

asse says:

I am from Germany and here Surly man can only buy on line without tasting .. so I'm unsure. thanks for the answer

Posted about 7 years ago

roonie

roonie says:

Black beauty!

Posted about 7 years ago

Emory_H

Emory_H says:

Thanks! I'm a fan of blacked out bikes, and the multicam bags make it looks so mean.

Posted about 7 years ago

moose

moose says:

super cool

Posted over 7 years ago

ghostridethewhip

ghostridethewhip says:

+1

Posted almost 7 years ago