Surly straggler overview.

[@kristiangoetz5173]

I love your description of the bikes character at the end. Thank you for the video!

[@TheUndeadMechanic]

Thanks. I guess the process of defining the desired final use, the back and forth with the client, helps to make that idea clearer such that all that is left is to put it into words. Which sometimes, I do a decent job.

[@jordi5364]

Hello, can Tektro R559 rim brakes be mounted on this frame? Thanks, regards.

[@TheUndeadMechanic]

Can you? Possibly, it depends on the exact drop and the size tire you would want to run. Would you want to is the proper question and my answer would be definitely no. This frame has been quite well thought out for a specific use with disc brakes as it preferred set up. For me it would be a shame to veer that far from its original intended set up. If you specifically wanted to get away from a disc brake set up there are still steel frames that can be purchased that have the option for cantilever brakes or V brakes, which in my opinion are more appropriate for this type of use than caliper brakes. Hope that helps.

[@jkevinAH]

Hi, i was wondering about the IS to FlatMount Adpater, it was shown to also use a flat mount at the front. I researched since i am about to buy a straggler frame but want to mount a grx caliper same in the video. I was told that using the adapter on the front would make the needed rotors 180mm instead of 160mm. But the surly website says max rotor size for the straggler is 160mm. Any advice/thoughts? Thanks for the vid

[@TheUndeadMechanic]

Notice in advance. This was an adaptation because the client had already purchased the groupset. I revised what was mounted and it is a 180mm front with a 160mm in the back. You should consider: your weight, what type of tires, surface you will mainly ride, if you will be carrying weight, and what type of riding. In our case, the rider is of average weight and on mostly dirt trails with the tires we have mounted in a relaxed touring style. Also I can't vouche for any other mounts other than the ones that were used on this build. The tolerances are tight but there is no interference. If surly says 160mm, I would generally stick to their recommendations. Also this may void any frame guarantee offered by surly so choose wisely.

[@brianwaugh9249]

Interesting that you went into such detail but mis-stated facts. The tires are clearly 700 x 50C as stated on the side. (3:30) Yet you called them out as 700 x 43 (11:52). Details, details, details. ;)

[@TheUndeadMechanic]

Not very interesting really. Just a small oversight. 50's were the original set on this build, but after they wore out with further discussion with the client, we settled on the 43's. My original notes had not been updated, hence the error. I strive to be as accurate as possible. Thanks for the keen eye. The correction has been made.

[@petesjk]

Did you fit a 50mm tire for the rear? Surly’s webpage says the max is 42mm.

[@TheUndeadMechanic]

@petesjk In this case we placed a panaracer gravelking ss+ 700x50c tire on a mavic crossmax wheel and it fit with a very tight tolerance. The closest distance was between the chainstays with only a few mm. If the rider weight or carried weight is significant enough the rim could possibly be displaced enough for the tire to touch the chainstay. It can be done but I would only recommend it in very specific cases.