Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 650b -
Groupset Apex -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Surly Straggler, 100% Surly proprietary 4130 CroMoly tubing. ED Coated. TIG-welded. Double-butted main triangle
Suspension Fork
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
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Apex WiFLi
Front Derailleur
SRAM Apex
Shift Levers
SRAM Apex, DoubleTap® shifter
Cassette
Microshift 11–32t, 10-speed
Crank
SRAM Apex, 50/34t
Bottom Bracket
68mm wide, standard English threaded 1.37 x 24t
Chain
KMC X10, chainy
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula RX25 Disc, 32h. 100mm, black w/QR
Rear Hub
Formula RX2611 Disc, 32h. 135mm, black w/QR
Rims
Alex XD-E Lite
Tires
Surly Knard 650b x 41, 60tpi
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes CX-expert, V-series 160mm rotors front & rear
Brake Levers
SRAM Apex
Cockpit
Stem
H.L., 31.8mm
Handlebar
Salsa Cowbell
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Seat
Saddle
Velo VL-1353
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-368 non-offset (38–50cm); Kalloy SP-248D offset (52–58cm), 27.2 x 300mm, black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 38cm | 42cm | 46cm | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.3 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Front Center | 581 mm | 579 mm | 578 mm | 589 mm | 591 mm | 601 mm | 616 mm | 631 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 76 mm | 74 mm | 66 mm | 64 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm | 62 mm |
| Stack | 480 mm | 495 mm | 508 mm | 520 mm | 531 mm | 545 mm | 560 mm | 583 mm |
| Reach | 368 mm | 366 mm | 368 mm | 380 mm | 383 mm | 389 mm | 399 mm | 407 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 497 mm | 507 mm | 517 mm | 532 mm | 547 mm | 562 mm | 577 mm | 592 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 420 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 85 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm | 185 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 mm | 975 mm | 974 mm | 985 mm | 987 mm | 1002 mm | 1017 mm | 1032 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Standover Height | 701 mm | 723 mm | 748 mm | 773 mm | 786 mm | 803 mm | 819 mm | 841 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
About this model
Straggler 650b is a Surly Straggler model. 16 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Gravel bikes average price
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Overview of components
Fork material
Straggler 650b has a steel fork, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Straggler 650b bike is equipped with the aluminum model. 650b wheels make a great choice if you want to sacrifice speed for comfort. However, if you want higher speeds, you should look for a bike with 700c wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Straggler 650b comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!