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2023 Surly

Grappler Frameset

A steel frame touring frameset with upper mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$749
FrameSteel
ForkSteel
Wheels650b
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetmicroSHIFT Advent X
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

38 km/h

Grappler Frameset

52 km/h

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Surly Grappler review

Mar 2023 · Warren Rossiter

The gravel bike gets a massive Boost

Highs
  • Stable and smooth on difficult terrain

  • Well-appointed frameset

Lows
  • Braking lacks finesse

  • Drivetrain arguably not to Shimano or SRAM standards

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off.road.cc
Surly Grappler review

Sept 2022

The geometry is certainly interesting, as are the looks, but Surly’s Grappler is one very capable machine with huge tyre clearance and sweet handling whether you are blasting down your local singletrack or heading into the wilderness fully loaded up for an adventure. While it doesn't conform to the traditional traits of the best gravel bikes, it certainly has the attributes to hold its own not to mention surpass many other drop-bar bikes when the trail gets gnarly.

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BIKEPACKING.com
Surly Ghost Grappler Review: Risky Business

Feb 2022 · Logan Watts

The Surly Ghost Grappler is a dedicated drop-bar trail bike built for bikepacking, singletrack and all-day dirt rides. Here's our in-depth review...

Highs
  • Unique mix of stability, maneuverability, and comfortable long-ride geometry

  • LOOONNNGG front end provides options for flat bars or a better fit if you’re between sizes

  • Large frame bag space and plenty of mounts and provisions

  • Unique implementation of rear bottle mounts, handy for desert routes

  • Good value, considering today’s market

Lows
  • It’s not light, although it’s not too heavy

  • I found that the high BB makes it feel a little timid on steep, gnarly terrain

  • I wish they offered it with flat bars and stock 29er wheels and tires

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

100% Chromoly Steel frame, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance2.8"

ColorSubterranean Homesick Blue

Fork

Surly Dinner Fork, 100% Chromoly Steel fork, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated

Bottom Bracket

Samox BSA

Headset

Cane Creek 40

Stem

Promax DA-296, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Salsa Cowchipper 31.8mm

Saddle

WTB Volt 142

Seatpost

TransX YSP15 Dropper, 360mm, 100mm travel

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

microSHIFT M6205

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Samox BSA 2PCS Boost 32t

Shifters

microSHIFT SB-M100A, AdventX Dual Control Levers

Cassette

microSHIFT 11-48t

Chain

KMC X10 Black

Brakes

Tektro Mira MD-C400

TypeTektro Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

microSHIFT AdventX Dual Control Levers

Wheels
Front Hub

Novatec 15x110mm, 32h

Rear Hub

Novatec 12x148mm, 32h

Tires

Teravail Ehline, 27.5 x 2.5", 60tpi

Disc Rotors

Tektro 180/160

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Last updated 16 July

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