Nev's Surly Straggler

As the title suggests, I'm building a straggler.

The reason i'm doing it is that I have to get rid of bikes. so i'm exchanging 3 for 1. the Straggler is going to cover road bike, commuter and tourer duties.
Most of the bits will come from my old road bike. and that had 9 speed ultra and a few nice bits. deda carbon seat post, Selle anatomica. Velo Orange porteur rack (I like luggage on the front).
I'm going to use Knesis crosslight cx wheels as they're nice and light and panaracer paselas.

Thats about it really.

Nice project - thanks for sharing. :)

Of course it's not all about the aesthetics...but that is a sweet frame colour!

Interesting you don't get on with rear racks/luggage. I've always found front ones much more destabilising.