Written by:
Liam E.
Last updated:
Aug 08, 20
Surly calls it’s Straggler, the “mountain biker’s road bike” because it can take you just about anywhere. You can use it for daily commuting, touring, or off-road riding on weekends.
Comfortable to ride. The bike's steel frame absorbs shock which makes riding the Surly Straggler very smooth.
Versatile. You can use the Straggler in different terrain, and weather without having to worry if the bike can handle it.
Customizable. You can easily change bike components for improved performance or just for the fun of it.
The bike’s steel frame makes it a heavy bike.
The Surly Straggler is not made for speed. It's weight slows it down, so if you’re a speed junkie this bike is not for you.
Surly calls it’s Straggler, the “mountain biker’s road bike” because it can take you just about anywhere. You can use it for daily commuting, touring, or off-road riding on weekends.
By now, you already know the Surly Straggler can handle any terrain you choose to ride over. This is made possible by its steel frame and fork, which offer a smooth ride on all terrains.
However, the steel does increase the weight of the bike, impacting its overall speed. But Surly built this bike for versatility, not racing. The bicycle does go up hills reasonably well and descends like lighting.
The Surly Knard 700cx41, 33TPI tires the Straggler comes with also gives it excellent traction and handling. For ease in stopping, the Surly Straggler has Hayes CX Comp, 160 rotors disc brakes. These bring you to a stop within seconds of braking.
If you plan on using the Straggler as a touring bike, mounts that allow you to add 8- and 24-Pack racks will come in handy.
The Surly Straggler’s versatility makes this bike very appealing. Its reasonable price and smooth ride on and off-road also make the Straggler attractive. If you want a bike that does it all and isn’t so expensive, this might be a perfect bike for you!
Surly Straggler, 100% Surly proprietary 4130 CroMoly tubing. ED Coated. TIG-welded. Double-butted main triangle
Surly Straggler, 4130 CroMoly, disc only, lugged and brazed. Sloping crown with threaded eylets, tapered and butted curved blades with mid-blade rack eyelets, dual dropout eyelets
Novatec, 6 bolt Disc, 32H, QR
Novatec, 6 bolt Disc, 32H, QR
SRAM Apex 42T
SRAM GXP
SRAM Apex 1x11
SRAM Apex
SRAM 11-42t 11spd
Hayes CX Comp, 160 rotors/ SRAM Apex
Alex Adventurer 2, tubeless ready
Surly Knard 700cx41, 33TPI
Salsa Cowbell
ProMax 31.8, 4 bolt
ProMax SP-2019 non-offset (38–50cm); ProMax SP2016 offset (52–58cm), 27.2 x 300mm, black
WTB Volt Sport
Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8"
SRAM PC1110
Surly calls it’s Straggler, the “mountain biker’s road bike” because it can take you just about anywhere. You can use it for daily commuting, touring, or off-road riding on weekends.
