A class-leading touring bike, the newly redesigned Disc Trucker provides versatility and dependability on the daily commute or trans-continental excursion. Fork blade three-pack mounts enable you to attach and haul even more stuff, and the frame features a low bottom bracket and long chainstays for comfort and stability while loaded down. With increased stack height and improved standover clearance, plus ample space for larger tires and fenders, it’s designed to go the distance.Introduced in 2012, the Disc Trucker is widely considered one of the best-in-class touring bicycles available today. Truly at home on the road, it features updated geo and modern component compatibility, along with versatile mounting options that make it ideal for daily commutes and months-long disappearing acts alike.Built from Surly’s proprietary, touring-compliant 'Natch tubesets, updates to the Disc Trucker include a shortened seat tube and slightly sloped top tube for better stand-over clearance, plus an increased stack height for a more relaxed riding position. Shortened chainstays offer improved stiffness and maneuverability around corners, while 12mm thru-axles provide a stiffer feel and greater stability when fully loaded.To ensure the Disc Trucker continues to exceed expectations in terms of compatibility with modern product standards, its dropouts have been redesigned to accommodate flat-mount disc brakes and captured thru-axles. An updated fork incorporates dynamo routing and three-pack mounts for even more mounting options.- 100% Chromoly steel frame and fork; double-butted main triangle and E.D. coating for increased frame life- Braze-ons for fenders, racks, and almost anything else you might want to stick on your bike, plus spare spoke holders for when the road gets rough- Fork blade three-pack mounts for even more mounting options, plus routing for Dynamo hubs- Redesigned front and rear dropouts to accommodate captured 12mm thru-axles and flat-mount disc brakes- Clearance for 26 x 2.1" tires with or without fenders Frame 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, ED coated Fork 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, brazed lugs, ED coated Axles Front: 100 x 12mm thru-axleRear: 142 x 12mm thru-axle Bottom Bracket 68mm threaded Brakes Flat Mount (160mm max rotor) Accessories & Extras Thru-axles included
