SURLY STRAGGLER RIVAL1x

One By Version of the Surly Straggler

So what is this Straggler anyway? The easy answer is to say that we added disc brakes to a Cross-Check, and this is close to accurate. People have asked us to make a disc version of our highly versatile Cross-Check for a long time now, and almost everything about the two is very similar. Straggler is slightly different, though.

Key Differences and Features:

• Disc Brakes: The most obvious difference is that the Straggler has disc caliper mounts instead of rim brake studs. It'll accept rotors up to 160mm.
• Rear Dropouts:
  • Unique, partially closed horizontal design accommodating singlespeed or geared drivetrains.
  • Stop screws thread in from the rear to secure the wheel and position it for optimal shifting.
  • Forward-mounted stop screw on the drive side prevents the wheel from slipping forward under force.
  • Spaced at 135mm instead of 132.5mm (like the Cross-Check) to provide more options for disc hubs.

Shared Features with Cross-Check:

• Braze-ons: Equipped for fenders, racks, and bottle cages.
• Versatility: Ready to take you just about anywhere, with geometry slightly different but very close to the Cross-Check.

More About the Straggler:

• It's a day tripper and a weekender.
• A rough road road bike.
• A cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing.
• A utilitarian townie.
• A light-duty touring bike.
• An all-weather commuter.

When you get tired of one setup, you can swap parts around and turn it into something else. We think that's pretty neat.

PLEASE NOTE: The Surly Straggler 1x Bike is UK specc'd by Ison and will differ from the complete bikes as shown on the US Surly site.