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2020 Surly

Disc Trucker Frameset

A steel frame touring frameset.

Manufacturer Price

$765
FrameSteel
ForkSteel
Wheels26″ / 700c
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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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • Considerable weight

  • Mechanical disc brakes less powerful than hydraulics

  • Expensive compared to some competitors

Key Quotes
'a pure-bred drop bar touring bike suitable for travelling anywhere in the world on mostly paved roads'
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'The Disc Trucker really is a super-comfortable, long-distance cruiser'
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'Steel has a reputation for comfort that the Disc Trucker does nothing to diminish.'
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Surly Disc Trucker 2021

Feb 2021 · Boyonabike

Dedicated steel tourer with a regal ride, long-distance credentials and great load-carrying options

Highs
  • Well-considered and well-appointed load-carrying steel frame

  • Comfortable, composed and supremely stable long-distance ride

Lows
  • It is on the expensive side considering the level of the Shimano groupset

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Surly Disc Trucker Review Video: First Ride

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...

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Surly Disc Trucker gets first update in years, still built with long haul touring in mind

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...

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Geometry
Specs
Build
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

Tire Clearance47c

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

Seatpost

Surly Stainless, 30.0mm (Surly stainless included)

TypeRigid

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Last updated December 20

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