68mm wide, standard English threaded 1.37˝ x 24t

Surly Pack Rat, 4130 CroMoly, lugged & brazed. Sloping crown w/threaded eyelets, tapered & butted curved blades w/mid-blade rack eyelets, dual dropout eyelets

Surly Pack Rat, Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded. ED coated

Cane Creek custom 5, 1-1/8" threadless Black

Shimano Tiagra RD-4700 GS, 10 speed, Black

26- WTB Slick 26x1.5" 650- Panaracer Pancenti Pari-Moto 650bx42

Over the years, we’ve been finding new and better ways to haul stuff on the front of our bikes — from fork braze-ons to racks to bags. The Pack Rat is the culmination of all those years and is specifically designed around porteur-style racks and front-loading optimization. Why would someone want to strap a bunch of crap to the front of their bike? Glad you asked.
Having your stuff in front of you means it’s close at hand and easily accessible. It also allows for better weight distribution. We’ve all ridden with a pannier full of groceries. Some of us have wiped out around a sketchy corner and watched as our precious eggs and bananas go flying every which way in an act of Mario Kart-level carnage. A front load keeps the bike nimble and allows you to more efficiently use your body English to steer from the rear and avoid such a super market massacre.
The drawback with front-loading on a lot of bikes, however, lies in how it affects the bike’s handling. The weight pulls you through turns in an awkward sort of way as if the load is doing the steering and you don’t even have control over your own life anymore. It makes for an overall less enjoyable ride. The Pack Rat’s front cargo-specific design eliminates that steering issues but also rides great without cargo. There’s no need to load it down with cans of beans every time you want to go for a ride. Unless that’s your thing. We’re not here to tell you how to live. In an effort to jumpstart your front cargo carrying dreams, we include a 24-pack rack on the complete bike version.
The Pack Rat rolls on 26” wheels in the smaller sizes and 650b wheels in the larger ones. Smaller diameter wheels keep the weight of the load lower than a 700c wheel would, thereby improving handling and ride feel. Pack Rat’s fork also includes some handy internal routing for generator hubs so you can safely ride off into the night.
Dedicated commuters, credit card tourers, those who enjoy the occasional sub-24 campout, and sweaty back people looking to leave their backpack behind need look no further than the Pack Rat.

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Touring
	2.1
Frame	Steel
	Steel
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	26″ / 650b / 700c
Clearance	48c
	Tektro Rim


	Tiagra
Drivetrain	2 × 10
Brand Site	surlybikes.com
Summary	The Surly Pack Rat is a steel frame touring bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

Frame	Surly Pack Rat, Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded. ED coated BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 48c
Fork	Surly Pack Rat, 4130 CroMoly, lugged & brazed. Sloping crown w/threaded eyelets, tapered & butted curved blades w/mid-blade rack eyelets, dual dropout eyelets
Bottom Bracket	68mm wide, standard English threaded 1.37˝ x 24t
Headset	Cane Creek custom 5, 1-1/8" threadless Black
Stem	ProMax DA-296, Black
Handlebar	ProMax Flare-Out 31.8, Black
Saddle	WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost	ProMax SP-2016, offset Type: Rigid

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra RD-4700 GS, 10 speed, Black
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra FD-4700
Crank	Shimano FC-R460 48x34t
Shifters	Shimano Tiagra ST-4700 2x10
Cassette	Microshift 10 spd, 11-34t
Chain	KMC X10EL-1
Brakes	Tektro CR720 Type: Tektro Rim
Brake Levers	Shimano Tiagra ST-4700

Rims	Alex Adventurer 2, 32h
Front Hub	Formula RB51 32h
Rear Hub	Formula RB52 32h
Tires	26- WTB Slick 26x1.5" 650- Panaracer Pancenti Pari-Moto 650bx42