Surly Straggler
Hugely Versatile Gravel Bike
The new Surly Straggler is back—reborn with modern updates but still true to its roots. Think of it as the wilder sibling to the Midnight Special: where the Midnight Special thrives on pavement with all-road versatility, the Straggler starts from the dirt up. It’s a big-tyred gravel rig that’s equally at home tackling back lanes, commuting across town, or loading up for weekend tours.
Colour: Subtropic Algae Green
More than a decade since its last update, Surly has redesigned the Straggler to preserve its signature ride feel while embracing new standards. You’ll find thru-axle dropouts, flat-mount brakes, a 44mm headtube, and internal dropper routing—all wrapped around a subtly revised geometry that balances comfort, control, and versatility.
Image Credit: Bikepacking.com
With clearance for 700c x 50mm tires (or 650b, depending on frame size), the Straggler delivers confident handling across broken terrain. Mounts for racks, mudguards, and bottle cages add day-to-day practicality, while the improved gravel geometry features a lower bottom bracket and sloping top tube for greater stability and standover.
“The beauty of a bike like this is the psychological nudge to ride farther from home. You head out for the usual loop and end up chasing extra miles—that’s what the Straggler does for me. The generous stack lends comfort on long rides, and it feels balanced on smoother climbs and descents. It even has a bit of snap for short, punchy efforts.” Bikepacking.com
Whether it’s a dirt-road escape, a loaded bikepacking trip, or just the daily ride to town, the Straggler is built to take the rowdy detour every time.
Straggler Frame Features:
- Frame Construction: 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated
- Fork Construction: 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, TIG welded, brazed lugs, E.D. coated
- Fork Offset: 44mm
- Axle to Crown: 650b (Size 46–52): 390mm; 700c (Size 54–64): 410mm
- Rear Spacing: 12 x 142mm (Axle included)
- Front Brake Rotor – Flat Mount Fork 140/160 (160mm max)
- Headset – Upper ZS44/28.6
- Headset – Lower EC44/30
- Front Spacing: 12 x 100mm (Axle included)
- Steerer Tube: Ø28.6mm (1-1/8″)
- Crown Race: Ø30mm (1-1/8″)
- Stem Clamp: Ø28.6mm (1-1/8″)
- Seatpost: Ø27.2mm
- Dropper Post Compatible: Yes, Internal
- Seatpost Clamp: Ø30mm
- Front Derailleur Clamp: High band clamp or braze-on with adapter bottom-pull (Ø28.6mm) 47CL
- Bottom Bracket: 68mm threaded (1.37″ x 24TPI)
- Crankset (Max Ring): Single ring, 47mm chainline crankset: 46T; Double, 47mm chainline crankset: 50/34T
- Bottle Mounts: 2 Standard + 1 Three-Pack
- Fork Mounts: Rack mounts: upper, lower, and mid-blade threaded
- Front Fender Mounts: Yes
- Rear Fender Mounts: Yes
TYRE CLEARANCES
Frame: Size 46–52:
26in x 50mm (w/ fenders)
650b x 50mm (w/o fenders)
650b x 47mm (w/ fenders)
700c x 35mm (w/o fenders)
700c x 32mm (w/ fenders)
Frame: Size 54–64:
650b x 50mm (w/ fenders)
700c x 50mm (w/o fenders)
700c x 47mm (w/ fenders)
Fork: Size 46–52:
26in x 50mm (w/ fenders)
650b x 50mm (w/o fenders)
650b x 47mm (w/ fenders)
700c x 35mm (w/o fenders)
700c x 32mm (w/ fenders)
Fork: Size 54–64:
650b x 50mm (w/ fenders)
700c x 50mm (w/o fenders)
700c x 47mm (w/ fenders)
Colour: Shaggy Carpet Orange
The Surly Straggler comes to us as a frameset, for building up into a complete bike in our workshop using components of your choice. And with a huge variety of build options the Straggler can be tuned to ride exactly the kind of riding you have in mind.
“At the end of the day, the Straggler has always been the bike that a whole spectrum of cyclists use for all kinds of adventures and errands–it’s versatile, it’s dependable, and it’s really fun. I’ve ridden some top-flight gravel bikes that were so light and jittery they made me feel like I was just doing some very expensive under-biking on washboard roads. Those models made me think I didn’t like riding gravel bikes. But the ride quality, versatility, and fit of this scrappy little wild card convinced me I do. I really, really do.” Cycling Weekly
SURLY STRAGGLER
All Stragglers start out as a bare frameset initially, for building up into a complete bike with suitable components of your choice. Below are sample custom builds that we can offer ‘off the peg’ or use as a start point for further customisation.
Surly Straggler CUES 1x11s – £1,999
Specification
FRAME: Straggler, Thru-axle, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated
FORK: Straggler, Thru-axle, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, TIG welded, brazed lugs, E.D. coated
HEADSET: M-Part ZS44/28.6 upper; EC44/30 lower
BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano RS500
SHIFT/BRAKE LEVERS: Shimano CUES U6030, 11-speed
BRAKES: Shimano CUES U6030 Hydraulic Disc, RT64 160mm rotors
FRONT DERAILLEUR: n/a
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano CUES U6000 CUES 11s rear derailleur, GS medium cage
CRANKSET: Shimano CUES U6000 40T or 42T
CASSETTE: Shimano CUES LG400 Link Glide, 11s, 11 – 50T
CHAIN: Shimano LG500 Link Glide HG-X
HANDLEBAR: Ritchey Comp Butano
BAR TAPE: RaceRibbon Gel
STEM: Ritchey Comp
SEATPOST: Ritchey Comp
SADDLE: Fabric Scoop Sport Radius
WHEELS: Oxford Evo Gravel Disc
TYRES: Pirelli Cinturato Adventure 700x45c
PEDALS: Half price pedals of your choice from leading brands, including Shimano, Look and Crank Brothers, available with every new bike order
EXAMPLE WHEEL OPTIONS:
- DT Swiss G 1800 Spline – add £159
- DT Swiss GR 1600 Spline – add £279
- Hope RX24 – add £359
Surly Straggler GRX 600 2x12s – £2,449
Specification
FRAME: Straggler, Thru-axle, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated
FORK: Straggler, Thru-axle, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, TIG welded, brazed lugs, E.D. coated
HEADSET: M-Part ZS44/28.6 upper; EC44/30 lower
BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano RS500
SHIFT/BRAKE LEVERS: Shimano GRX RX610, 12-speed
BRAKES: Shimano RX400 Hydraulic Disc, RT64 160mm rotors
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano RX820, 12-speed
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano RX820 12-speed
CRANKSET: Shimano RX610 46/30T
CASSETTE: Shimano HG710 11-36T 12-speed
CHAIN: Shimano M6100, 12-speed
HANDLEBAR: Ritchey Comp Butano
BAR TAPE: Fabric Knurl Gravel
STEM: Ritchey Comp
SEATPOST: Ritchey Comp
SADDLE: Fabric Scoop Sport Radius
WHEELS: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline
TYRES: Panaracer GravelKing X1 700x42c
PEDALS: Half price pedals of your choice from leading brands, including Shimano, Look and Crank Brothers, available with every new bike order
EXAMPLE WHEEL OPTIONS:
- Oxford Evo Gravel Disc – deduct £159
- DT Swiss GR 1600 Spline – add £129
- Hope RX24 – add £209
- Hunt 35 Gravel – add £369
