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Surly Straggler Frameset - Subtropic Algae

Original specifications: geometry for 8 published sizes.

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Model year: Not published by manufacturer
Category: Gravel & Cyclocross
Original MSRP: $1,099.00
Sizes: 46 (650b), 49 (650b), 52 (650b), 54 (700c), 56 (700c), 58 (700c), 61 (700c), 64 (700c)
Colors: Subtropic Algae
Geometry: 8 manufacturer sizes
In this record: 4 specifications · 8 archived images · original MSRP · geometry
Archive ID: 900000381

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Original buildSteel

Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

8 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

46 (650b)49 (650b)52 (650b)54 (700c)56 (700c)58 (700c)61 (700c)64 (700c)

Published colors

Subtropic Algae

Frameset

Frame Construction	Straggler, Thru-axle, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated
Frame Material	Steel
Fork	Straggler, Thru-axle, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, TIG welded, brazed lugs, E.D. coated
Fork Material	Steel

Geometry

8 sizes · 17 measurements

Frame measurements by size.

Measurement	46 (650b)	49 (650b)	52 (650b)	54 (700c)	56 (700c)	58 (700c)	61 (700c)	64 (700c)
Seat tube	390 mm	430 mm	460 mm	490 mm	520 mm	545 mm	570 mm	620 mm
Effective top tube	500 mm	520 mm	540 mm	555 mm	570 mm	585 mm	605 mm	630 mm
Head tube	90 mm	110 mm	135 mm	120 mm	140 mm	160 mm	190 mm	220 mm
Head-tube angle	70°	71°	71°	71.5°	72°	72°	72°	72°
Seat-tube angle	75°	73.5°	72.5°	74°	73°	72.5°	72.5°	72.5°
Chainstay / rear center	416 mm	416 mm	416 mm	435 mm	435 mm	435 mm	435 mm	435 mm
Wheelbase	984.4 mm	982.1 mm	992.6 mm	1033.6 mm	1033.2 mm	1042.7 mm	1063 mm	1088.3 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	62 mm	62 mm	62 mm	72 mm	72 mm	72 mm	72 mm	72 mm
Bottom-bracket height	277 mm	277 mm	277 mm	285.5 mm	285.5 mm	285.5 mm	285.5 mm	285.5 mm
Reach	363.9 mm	362.9 mm	365.3 mm	391.4 mm	389.1 mm	392.5 mm	403.5 mm	419.5 mm
Stack	507.9 mm	530.4 mm	554 mm	570.7 mm	591.6 mm	610.6 mm	639.1 mm	667.7 mm
Standover height	682 mm	716 mm	746 mm	779 mm	807 mm	830 mm	857 mm	895 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm	44 mm	44 mm	44 mm	44 mm	44 mm	44 mm	44 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	387.5 mm	387.5 mm	387.5 mm	407.6 mm	407.6 mm	407.6 mm	407.6 mm	407.6 mm
Crank length	165 mm	165 mm	165 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm
Stem length	70 mm	80 mm	90 mm	90 mm	100 mm	100 mm	100 mm	110 mm
Handlebar width	400 mm	420 mm	440 mm	460 mm	460 mm	480 mm	500 mm	520 mm

Measurements may vary by configuration, wheel size, or frame setting where noted in the published chart.

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