Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset XT, Sora -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Surly Long Haul Trucker, 100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded
Suspension Fork
Surly Long Haul Trucker, 4130 CroMoly, lugged and brazed. Proprietary sloping crown with threaded eyelets, tapered and butted curved blades with mid-blade rack eyelets, dual dropout eyelets
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT-T780-L SGS, Black
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora FD-3503, Silver
Shift Levers
Microshift BS-M10 10-speed shifter, friction/index adjustable; Black
Cassette
Shimano HG-50-10, 11–32t
Crank
Andel RSC6, 26/36/48t. Square taper interface. Silver
Bottom Bracket
68mm wide, threaded standard English (1.37? x 24t)
Chain
KMC X10, Nickle plated
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano LX T670. 36h, Silver
Rear Hub
Shimano LX T670. 36h, Silver
Rims
Alex DH19, 36h. Double wall. Eyeletted. Black
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion, 14g; Silver
Tires
Continental Comfort Contact, 26 x 1.5?
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro CR720, Cantilever. Silver
Brake Levers
Tektro, RL341 short reach on 42, 46, 50mm frames. RL340 standard reach on all others
Cockpit
Stem
Kalloy AS-009, 26.0mm bar clamp. Aluminum. 4-bolt face. Silver
Handlebar
PMT, 26.0mm. Silver
Headset
Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8? threadless. Black
Seat
Saddle
Velo, VL1353
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-368 non-offset [42-50cm]; Kalloy SP-248D offset [52-64cm], 27.2mm. 300mm. Silver
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 56cm | 58cm | 60cm | 62cm | 64cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.61 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 258 mm | 258 mm | 258 mm | 258 mm | 258 mm |
| Front Center | 607 mm | 618 mm | 632 mm | 637 mm | 647 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 62 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Stack | 595 mm | 613.1 mm | 630.2 mm | 650.2 mm | 665.4 mm |
| Reach | 396.3 mm | 401.4 mm | 410 mm | 408 mm | 413.1 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 577 mm | 593 mm | 607 mm | 617 mm | 627 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 560 mm | 580 mm | 600 mm | 620 mm | 640 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 152 mm | 171 mm | 189 mm | 210 mm | 226 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 467 mm | 467 mm | 467 mm | 467 mm | 467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1062 mm | 1073 mm | 1087 mm | 1092 mm | 1102 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 78 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Standover Height | 818 mm | 836 mm | 854 mm | 873 mm | 890 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Long Haul Trucker is a Surly Long model. 8 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Surly Long bikes models from 2017, here.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Touring bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Touring bike is 1007$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Touring bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Long Haul Trucker components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, 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 Long Haul Trucker bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Surly Long Haul Trucker is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.