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.
The Surly Disc Trucker, 26″, builds upon the legacy of Surly’s iconic Long Haul Trucker, featuring 26″ wheels known for their durability and nimble ride quality. Specifically engineered for long-distance touring, this robust bicycle is capable of carrying your essentials through the most remote terrains. It offers consistent reliability and comfort day after day, making it an ideal choice for epic adventures that range from local outings to journeys across continents.
Let the Holiday adventures begin! Enjoy our list of gifts optimized for everyday cycling adventures. Revelate Designs Viscacha Ready to break away from the everyday? The Viscacha is the first bag to start your ultimate bikepacking setup. Ortlieb Commuter Bag Looking for a better way to do it? The Commuter is going to get you…
As a long-time cyclist, I cannot think back to a time I was not using kickstands on my bikes, and in this article, I will be offering my thoughts on the ESGE Double Kickstand, a Swiss-made heavy-duty twin kickstand that is great for touring bicycles loaded with racks and panniers and has been providing me…
Another satisfied customer: “I received my BOB Yak trailer and immediately hooked it to my Surly LHT and headed into Joshua tree national park for a test ride. I live by the entrance. Love it!”
Kenneth sent us this image of his Surly Long Haul Trucker decked out for some long hauls with panniers and a BOB Yak Trailer. Kenneth is planning out a trip to Bangor Maine in 2011 and looks like he should be all set to go to carry everything he’ll need.
In the mailbag this week : Phil is wondering if the Surly Big Dummy is worth the money, owners of the Big Dummy give him input? Hello there! I was just checking out your website and I wonder if maybe you ever checked out Riding The Spine .com. Three hardy souls modified these bike somewhat…
Our group build is wrapping up. We’ve had the project on hold during the snow, cold and winter. After many discussions about bicycle type, exact frame set, the type of shifting, component type and to have fenders installed, we’ve determined the Long Haul Trucker with a stock build is the bike we are going with.
This past week has been rough. Blogging is a side hobby/job for me, so it take a back burner if things get too overwhelming in life. Right now I am struggling to find the time. Firstly I have my family, which needs time after work or on my days off, this part of my life…
On the Surly Long Haul Trucker message boards, a fellow brought up that the internally geared Alfine group from Shimano is coming out with an 11-speed version. From the fellow, Vik’s, blog : Shimano has shaken up their internal geared hub lineup with a new 11 speed Alfine hub. I’m super stoked to see the…
In this podcast I go over how the Light & Motion Vega 200 review is going. In the second clip I show you how the Long Haul Trucker from our Perfect Commuter Bike Build is sitting. Let me know any questions, comments or opinions. I’m still trying to work out these podcast in order to…
Currently the Long Haul is sitting as pictured above. I installed the Schwalbe tires by chance, not thinking they would fit, but they did. The tires I think have taken the bike a completely different path than originally I thought it would go. The bikes looks have changed. Yesterday, I worked on installing the Velo…
Several weeks ago we went down the road of handlebar selection during the group build of the Surly Long Haul Trucker. I’m still venturing down this road slowly and have ordered in several various handlebars, with many more on the way. The biggest issue I’ve had is trying out handlebars that use road brake levers,…
Our group build is about half way through it’s original phases. After many discussions about bicycle type, exact frame set, the type of shifting and finally the component type. We’ve determined the Long Haul Trucker with a stock build is the bike we are going with. We’ve moved on to accessorizing and the important question…
As we are about halfway through our perfect commuter bike build, I wanted to stop and think out the rest of the bike build before we continue. The Long Haul Trucker with 26″ tires is completely build, and sitting next to my Christmas tree. I’ve swapped out the painful WTB SST seat that comes with…
Our group build is about half way through it’s original phases. After many discussions about bicycle type, exact frame set, the type of shifting and finally the component type, we’ve determined the Long Haul Trucker with a stock build is the bike we are going with. On to my favorite phase of this build, the…
My goal in these weekly round ups are not only to highlight what was talked about here, on Commute By Bike, but across the newswire, blogosphere and maybe even in my shop. As long as it is about commuting, it may find its way here. RJ has a great write up, and video of bicycle…
If you are just stopping in on our Group Build of the perfect commuter bike let’s catch you up. After introducing who will be riding the bike, the overall landslide of bicycle frame choice was a Surly Long Haul Trucker. As I’m building this bike out of pocket I decided to buy the stock built…
If you are just stopping in on our Group Build of the perfect commuter bike let’s catch you up. After introducing who will be riding the bike, the overall landslide of bicycle frame choice was a Surly Long Haul Trucker. This wasn’t a surprise to me or many others. Over at the Surly Long Haul…
My goal in these weekly round ups are not only to highlight what was talked about here, on Commute By Bike, but across the newswire, blogosphere and maybe even in my shop. As long as it is about commuting, it may find its way here.
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