The Cross-Check has been good to us. No secret why. It's because it's been good to you.
Why do people like it so much? Well, for
starters, it's steel. Steel rides like nothing
else (when was the last time you saw a spring
made of aluminum?), takes a lot of crap,
and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Then
we threw dowwwwwn some good ideas,
like semi-horizontal dropouts with
a derailleur hanger, our FFF stays
so you can run big, fat tires (even
with fenders), and our Gnot-Rite
rear spacing that takes mountain
and road hubs. And, to make
assembly as easy as possible,
this frame features long-popular
measurements for things like the
front derailleur clamp and seatpost.
What does all this mean to you? Options, kid, that's what. Get yer freak on. Gears? Great.
Single-speed? No sweat. Commuter? Touring bike? Grocery getter? Bring it on. Or build it
as a bonafide ’cross bike and race it. It likes it.
Best of all, it’s actually affordable. You’ll need to ask your local shop what they’ll charge
you, but suffice to say that it is among the most affordable of well-designed, well-built
frames around. Whether it’s the latest addition to your herd or the only bike you own, the
Cross-check will amaze you with its comfort, versatility and affordability. |
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SPECS | Cross-Check Frameset |
Tubing: |
100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded
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Rear
dropouts: |
Semi-horizontal dropouts with adjusters give you single-speed compatibility
and wheel base adjustability. Our Gnot-rite spacing (132.5mm) allows you to run 130mm
road hubs and 135mm MTB hubs
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Braze-ons: |
Bosses front and rear to take cantilever or linear-pull brakes, eyelets at the
dropouts, rear rack bosses, dual water bottle mounts, downtube shifter bosses
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Seatpost
diameter: |
27.2mm |
Seatpost clamp
diameter: |
30.0mm, Surly Constrictor included
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Headset: |
1-1/8" threadless
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Bottom bracket: |
68mm wide, standard English threaded 1.37x24t |
Tire
clearance: |
Fatties Fit Fine (FFF) stays and our beautiful slope-crowned custom fork
provide room for tires up to 700 x 45 with mud and fender clearance. For real!
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Chainring
clearance: |
Manipulated stays so you can fit the size rings you want. Go nuts |
Color: |
Beef Gravy Brown or Black |
Weight: |
56cm = 4.88 lbs (2.2 kg)
Fork - uncut = 2.19 lbs (.99 kg) |
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