How do I choose Surly?

How do I choose Surly?

In short:

1. Choose the most suitable tyre size for your style of travel.
2. Choose your handlebars.
3. Understand which gear ratios will suit your terrain and load.
4. Make sure the bike’s frame geometry matches your use.
5. Find something that suits your budget.

Is 29er plus dead?

The Plus-Tire Trend Died Quickly, and 29ers are Continuing to Push 27.5 Out of the Picture. Every couple of years a new trend pops up in the bike industry and presents new benefits to the masses. Five years later in 2020, it seems that plus-tires were quickly forgotten by most mountain bikers.

Is surly ogre fast?

It’s nimble on the single track and fast on the downhills. It’s one of the most comfortable bikes I’ve ridden. My journey first began with the Surly Long Haul Trucker back in 2014. I’ve put over 5000 miles on that bike and have since transitioned to the Ogre for a more capable off-road bike that’s able to do it all.

How much does a karate monkey frame weight?

5.5lbs for the frame and 2.6lbs for the (uncut) fork.

What does ECR stand for Surly?

However, when it was officially announced in July of 2013, it was simply called ECR. In typical Surly fashion, there was no official explanation of the acronym, so it left us guessing with terms like Exit Cities Rapidly, Epic Camp Rig, and Expedition Centric Rambler, all of which were fairly accurate depictions of what this bike was capable of.

What is the surly ECR touring bike?

The Surly ECR provides the platform to create your perfect touring rig….change your mind….and build another one…time and time again. The options with this bike are completely limitless. The bike comes as standard with the Jones Loop bar, which is quite frankly genius.

What is the most special about the ECR?

The ECR is one of over a half dozen Surly bikes that have been in my stable, and it’s by far the most special. And although it was a great bike, nostalgia gets the blame for that designation.

What is an ECR dirt bike?

ECR is a plus-tired dirt touring bike designed for routes with way less pavement and a lot more trail. Sometimes the only way to break the humdrum of life is with a bike ride off the beaten path.