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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2007 Surly Cross-Check.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2001 Surly Cross-CheckSize Legacy reference · 48/36T · 12–25T · 9-speed
Lowest1.44:1Highest4.00:1Total range278%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2007 Surly Cross-Check48/36T · 12–25T · 9-speed
Lowest1.44:1Highest4.00:1Total range278%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear10.4 mphHighest gear28.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2001 Surly Cross-Check
2007 Surly Cross-Check
Overview
Model Year
2001
2007
Brand
Surly
Surly
Model
Cross-Check
Cross-Check
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross
Cyclocross
Original MSRP
Not documented
$1,053.00
Colors
Bean-Green
Misty Mountain Gray, Gloss Black
Sizes
42cm, 44cm, 46cm, 48cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
42cm, 46cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
Weight
—
24.6 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 631
4130 chromoly
Fork
Surly Cross-Check
Surly
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Cyclocross Mix
Cyclocross Mix
Shifters
Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end
Shimano SL-BS77 Bar End
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra GS
Shimano Tiagra
Crankset
Cyclone, 36/48 teeth
Cyclone aluminum, 36/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
Shimano Deore LX, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano HG-72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 862A brakes, Shimano BLR-400 levers
Tektro Cantilever brakes, Shimano SL-R440 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Comp
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Comp
Handlebar
Salsa Moto-Ace Bell-Lap
Salsa MotoAce Bell Lap
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Tahoma
Kalloy
Saddle
Velo Endzone
Velo Endzone
Seatpost
Kalloy Uno, 27.2mm diameter
Kalloy Uno, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rims
Alex AL-DV15, 32-hole
Alex DA-16, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 15g straight gauge
DT Swiss stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 32c Ritchey Speed Max Cross
700 x 32c Ritchey SpeedMax Cross
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
72°
—
Seat-tube angle
72.5°
—
Chainstay / rear center
419.1 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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