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Disc Trucker
A steel frame touring bike with mid-range components and trp mechanical disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,749| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Fork | Steel |
| Wheels | 26″ / 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | Alivio, Sora |
| Brakes | TRP Mechanical Disc |
Summary
The Surly Disc Trucker is a well-regarded touring bike, praised for its comfort, stability, and load-carrying capabilities. Its steel frame and wide tires provide a smooth ride over varied surfaces, while numerous mounting points and dynamo compatibility enhance its touring utility. However, its weight and mechanical disc brakes are noted as drawbacks compared to some competitors.
Comfortable and stable long-distance ride
Excellent load-carrying capabilities with numerous mounting points
Steel frame and wide tires for smooth ride over varied surfaces
Dynamo compatibility and internal routing for lighting
Updated geometry and fit improvements for a wider range of riders
Considerable weight
Mechanical disc brakes less powerful than hydraulics
Expensive compared to some competitors
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Feb 2021 · Boyonabike
Dedicated steel tourer with a regal ride, long-distance credentials and great load-carrying options
Well-considered and well-appointed load-carrying steel frame
Comfortable, composed and supremely stable long-distance ride
It is on the expensive side considering the level of the Shimano groupset
Jun 2020 · Logan Watts
For our latest video, Neil got ahold of the the all-new Surly Disc Trucker for a first ride review. Find his thoughts on the bike as well as footage of the “captured thru-axles” and other unique features new to the bike...
Jun 2020 · Zach Overholt
Ready to just strip down to your most basic belongings, get on your bike, and ride? The updated Surly Disc Trucker will help you get out of Dodge...
| Frame | Surly Long Haul Trucker, 100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Surly Long Haul Trucker, 100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 47c |
|---|---|
| Fork | Surly Long Haul Trucker, 4130 CroMoly, lugged and brazed. 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 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-RS500, 2.5mm spacers, 2 spacers on the non-drive side. |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8" |
| Stem | Promax 31.8 4 bolt |
| Handlebar | Surly Truckstop Bar |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport |
| Seatpost | ProMax 27.2 350L non-offset (42-50), offset (52-64) Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio M4000 SGS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3030 |
| Crank | Shimano Alivio 48x36x26t |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora 3x9 |
| Cassette | Shimano Alivio, 11-34t, 9 speed |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Brakes | TRP Spyre C, 160mm rotors Type: TRP Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rims | Alex Adventurer 2 |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Novatec 12x100, 6 bolt, 36H |
| Rear Hub | Novatec 12x142, 6 bolt, 36H |
| Tires | Surly ExtraTerrestrial 26 x 46 |
First added March 29
Last updated December 20
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