Surly straggler- opinion

Posted on Sat 22nd, October 2022

• #1

Jay242

I know they are heavy. That apart, what’s the verdict?
• #2

farewell

Reach is too long, head tube too short.
• #3

Belgian-Cat

Depends entirely how you set it up, other half is 5,11 and has a 58 set up with Albatross bars and 40c tyres . She loves it Riv style
• #4

Jay242

Thanks

I think I might grab one, probably be able resell for similar to what I paid but I’m hesitant
• #5

MrBaklava

Great bike. Not light, so no real use as a road bike. But awesome off road, or commuting, or touring.
• #6

schnizi

currently building up a straggler for a friend: very thickk and robust paint, milling headtube and bottom bracket would probably be a good idea
• #7

Sergeant_Pluck

And running a tap through any mudguard or rack mounts, which will be almost unusable otherwise.
• #8

Jay242

What is a built up version with sram group set worth?
• #9

jmg412 in reply to @farewell

Can say this for basically any surly unfortunately
• #10

RonnieOatmilk in reply to @jmg412

Can say this for basically any surly unfortunately

+1

I had a straggler for 6 months or so and sold it on as didn't really fit.

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