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Surly Grappler - Purple Dust Bunny

Touring bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Model year: Not published by manufacturer
Original MSRP: $1,999.00
Sizes: X-Small; Small; Medium; Large; X-Large
Colors: Purple Dust Bunny
Weight: 30 lb. 5 oz. for Medium
Geometry: 5 manufacturer sizes
Archive ID: 900000480
Catalog verified: August 13, 2026

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What the specifications mean

Derived from the archived manufacturer record

The calculated 436% cassette spread is a clearer measure of gearing breadth than the component-group name by itself. The mixed wheel system uses different front and rear bead-seat diameters, so tires, tubes, rims and spare wheels are not interchangeable end to end. For the steel frame, paint damage and moisture entry matter because corrosion can begin at scratches, vent holes or internal surfaces.

Gearing 436% cassette range Calculated from the published 11–48-tooth sprocket span.

Wheel system Mixed 29 / 27.5 Front and rear tires, tubes, rims and spare wheels use different diameters.

Frame inspection Steel Paint damage and moisture entry matter because corrosion can start externally or inside the frame.

Bottom bracket Threaded interface Shell width, thread standard and crank-spindle interface still require confirmation.

Used-bike inspection

If you’re buying this bike used

Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.

FrameCheck paint chips, vent holes and the inside of the seat tube for corrosion. Also look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.
DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 10-speed system.
Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.
BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.
Bottom bracketTurn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Creaking under load deserves investigation but does not identify the source by itself.

This interpretation explains relationships in the published data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service.

Frameset

Frame Construction	Surly Grappler - 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, ED coated
Frame Material	Steel
Fork	Surly Dinner Fork - 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, ED coated
Fork Material	Steel

Drivetrain

Shifters	microSHIFT ADVENT X
Front Derailleur	N/A
Rear Derailleur	microSHIFT ADVENT X
Crankset	Samox, 32t
Bottom Bracket	Samox BSA
Cassette	microSHIFT ADVENT X, 11-48t, 10-spd
Chain	KMC X10

Brakes

Brakes	Brake Calipers: Tektro Mira; Brake Levers: microSHIFT ADVENT X; Rotors: Tektro Front: 180mm, Rear: 160mm

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	Cane Creek 40
Handlebar	Salsa Cowchipper
Stem	Promax DA-296, 31.8mm
Saddle	WTB Volt
Seatpost	TranzX YSP15, 30.9, 100mm travel

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	(F) Novatec 15 x 110mm, 6-bolt, 32h / (R) Novatec 12 x 148mm, 6-bolt, 32h
Rims	WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0
Spokes	14G Black
Front Tire	Teravail Ehline, 27.5 x 2.5", Light and Supple, Tan Sidewalls
Rear Tire	Teravail Ehline, 27.5 x 2.5", Light and Supple, Tan Sidewalls
Wheel Size	27.5"; 29"

Size-specific frame data

Geometry

5 sizes · 16 measurements

Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.

Measurement	X-Small	Small	Medium	Large	X-Large
Seat tube	316 mm	386 mm	437.2 mm	488 mm	539 mm
Effective top tube	560 mm	590 mm	610 mm	640 mm	660 mm
Head tube	160 mm	180 mm	200 mm	220 mm	240 mm
Head-tube angle	69.5°	69.5°	69.5°	69.5°	69.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°	73°	73°	73°	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm
Wheelbase	1057 mm	1088 mm	1109 mm	1140 mm	1162 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm
Reach	381 mm	405 mm	420 mm	444 mm	458 mm
Stack	585 mm	604 mm	623 mm	641 mm	660 mm
Standover height	719 mm	762 mm	795 mm	829 mm	862 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	420 mm	420 mm	420 mm	420 mm	420 mm
Crank length	170 mm	170 mm	175 mm	175 mm	175 mm
Stem length	60 mm	60 mm	60 mm	60 mm	60 mm
Handlebar width	400 mm	420 mm	440 mm	460 mm	480 mm

Geometry source: Manufacturer HTML geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.

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