The latest Straggler is a steel gravel frameset for riders who want one bike to cover long gravel days, rough-road exploring, daily transport and light bikepacking. Compared with the older Straggler platform, the new frame gets thru-axles, flat-mount brakes, internal dropper routing and a 44mm head tube, making it much easier to build with current components. Wheel size is matched to frame size, and the lower bottom bracket gives it a settled, confidence-inspiring feel without making it dull on the road.Why this frame Modern thru-axle steel gravel platform 650b wheels on sizes 46-52 and 700c on 54-64 Clearance for tyres up to 50mm without guards Internal dropper routing and 44mm head tube Rack, guard, bottle and cargo mounts Frame detailsFrame: Surly Straggler thru-axle, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded and E.D. coatedFork: Surly Straggler thru-axle 4130 Chromoly with brazed lugs; 390mm axle-to-crown on 46-52 and 410mm on 54-64; 44mm offsetDropouts: Modern thru-axleRear axle: 12 x 142mm, includedFront axle: 12 x 100mm, includedHead tube / headset: 44mm; ZS44/28.6 upper and EC44/30 lowerBottom bracket: 68mm BSA threadedBrake mounts: Flat-mount; 140/160mm front and rear with 160mm maximum rotorsSeatpost: 27.2mmSeat clamp: 30.0mm Surly Stainless includedDropper routing: InternalFront derailleur: High-band clamp or braze-on with adapter, bottom-pull, 28.6mmMaximum chainring: 46T for 1x or 50/34T for 2x with 47mm chainlineTyre clearance: 650b x 50mm without guards / 47mm with guards on sizes 46-52; 700 x 50mm without guards / 47mm with guards on sizes 54-64Bottle mounts: Two standard plus one Three-PackFork mounts: Upper, lower and mid-blade rack mountsRack and guard mounts: Front and rearSuspension compatibility: Compatible with a 40mm fork up to 436mm axle-to-crownFrameset weight: 9lb 1oz / 4.11kg for 56cm, including seat collar and axles
