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Straggler 650b
A steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and avid mechanical disc brakes.
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$1,359| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Steel |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | Avid Mechanical Disc |
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Sep 2025 · Ron Frazelle
Surly just launched a new Straggler, and they're using the word performance to describe this gen Straggler, which is new
Sep 2025 · By Neil Beltchenko
After a decade, Surly’s cult-classic drop-bar do-everything bike finally got a thoughtful refresh. Find our full Surly Straggler review here.
A long-overdue update that still stays true to Surly’s DNA
Modern geometry changes are refreshing
New dropout design replaces the old headache-inducing one
Solid component spec on the 1×11 build
Lots of compatibility (dropper, 2x, suspension fork, fenders, racks)
Front-center is a touch short for my liking
Direct 160mm flat-mount brakes (while future-proof) won’t work on many aftermarket forks
Toe overlap is pretty bad
Could use a few more mounts (especially on the fork)
Not setup tubless out of the box
Sep 2025 · Jeff Barber
The updated Surly Straggler gravel bike blends quirky charm with modern versatility, making it a fun bike for riding everywhere, from pavement to singletrack.
Modern gravel bike geo and plenty of frame mounts
Smart build for tackling everything from road riding to singletrack surfing
Jack of all trades, master of none
Would prefer traditional thru-axle dropouts rather than open ones
Jul 2023 · Mat Brett
Balancing on-road efficiency and off-road ruggedness, this steel 'rough' road bike is hard to beat for versatility
Mar 2023 · Robin Wilmott
The Straggler’s classy frame and fork star, delivering an informative and enjoyable ride on all surfaces
Fabulous ride quality
Great practicality
All-round potential
Weighty wheels
Cable-operated discs
Slippery saddle
| Frame | Surly Straggler, 100% Surly proprietary 4130 CroMoly tubing. ED Coated. TIG-welded. Double-butted main triangle BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bottom Bracket | 68mm threaded (1.37" x 24TPI) |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 |
| Stem | Kalloy 31.8 |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | Ø27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM Apex 1, 42T |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS7, 11–42t, 11spd |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 |
| Brakes | SRAM Avid BB7 Type: Avid Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex |
| Rims | Alex Adventurer 2, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Novatec 10 x 100mm QR, 6-Bolt, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Novatec 10 x 135mm QR, 6-Bolt, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Surly Knard 650b x 41mm, 33 tpi, Rear: Surly Knard 650b x 41mm, 33 tpi |
| Disc Rotors | Disc - 51mm I.S. (160mm max rotor) |
First added April 18
Last updated May 30