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The Disc Trucker is a pure-bred drop bar touring bike suitable for traveling anywhere in the world on mostly paved roads.

Why Disc Brake Touring Bikes?

Disc Trucker enjoys the same reputation as Long Haul Trucker: It’s one of the best-riding and most value-packed drop bar touring bikes out there. Sometimes, however, a combination of load, climate, and terrain demands a bit more braking performance than a standard rim-brake LHT can provide.

That’s where the newly redesigned Disc Trucker comes in. Packing reliable stopping power and a horde of useful mounting points, shortened chainstays up the Disc Trucker’s stiffness and maneuverability around corners. Add in improved fit and handling under load, plus captured thru-axles for tool-free removal and installation, and the Disc Trucker is ready to help you meet — or dodge — your daily obligations.

  • Dynamo routing on the fork, plus three-pack mounts on the blade and every braze-on you’ll ever need for racks, fenders, water bottle cages, and more
  • 12mm thru-axles for a stiffer feel and increased stability when fully loaded
  • Shortened seat tube and slightly sloped top tube for improved stand-over clearance, plus increased stack height for a more upright and comfortable riding position on those long hauls
  • Spec’d with the Truck Stop Bar and tubeless ExtraTerrestrial tires for dependable handling and traction
  • Flat-mount disc brakes
  • Frame sizes 42–56cm are available with 26” diameter wheels, while frame sizes 56–64cm are available with 700c diameter wheels
  • Clearance for 26” x 2.1” tires with or without fenders, or 700c x 47mm with or without fenders

    • Bike Capabilities

    • 5/5 with Pavement Touring Pavement Touring: 5 out of 5
    • 5/5 with Rack Compatibility Rack Compatibility: 5 out of 5
    • 4/5 with Tire Clearance Tire Clearance: 4 out of 5
    • 5/5 with Cargo Load Stability Cargo Load Stability: 5 out of 5

    NOTE: You can ride your bike wherever the hell you want, but this is what we think this bike is best at.

    Disc Trucker 700c complete bike
    Person in flannel shirt riding Disc Trucker bike with handlebar bag and seat bag
    Person riding Disc Truckers bike full loaded with front and rear pannier bags on side of country road
    Disc Trucker banjo decal on seat tube
    Disc Trucker rear droupout detail
    Disc Trucker rear tire clearance
    Disc Trucker stem and handlebar detail
    Person riding Disc Trucker across bridge wearing warm cycling apparel and flannel shirt with handlebar bag

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    Where to Buy

    Disc Trucker 700c complete, Pea Lime Soup

    Specifications

    Frameset

    Sizes
    26" wheel 42–56cm, 700c wheel 56–64cm
    Frame

    Surly Long Haul Trucker, 100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded

    Fork

    Surly Long Haul Trucker, 4130 CroMoly, lugged and brazed. Proprietary sloping crown with threaded eyelets, tapered and butted curved blades with mid-blade rack eyelets, dual dropout eyelets

    Seatpost Clamp
    Surly Stainless, 30.0mm (Surly stainless included)

    Components

    Headset
    Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8"
    Brakes
    TRP Spyre C, 160mm rotors
    Brake Levers
    Shimano Sora
    Shifters
    Shimano Sora 3x9
    Stem
    Promax 31.8 4 bolt
    Handlebar
    Surly Truckstop Bar
    Grip/Tape
    Black Cork
    Saddle
    WTB Volt Sport
    Seatpost
    ProMax 27.2 350L non-offset (42-50), offset (52-64)

    Drivetrain

    Crankset
    Shimano Alivio 48x36x26t
    Bottom Bracket

    2.5mm spacers, 2 spacers on the non-drive side.

    Front Derailleur
    Shimano Sora R3030
    Rear Derailleur
    Shimano Alivio M4000 SGS
    Cog or Cassette
    Shimano Alivio, 11-34t, 9 speed
    Chain
    KMC X9

    Wheels

    Front Hub
    Novatec 12x100, 6 bolt, 36H
    Rear Hub
    Novatec 12x142, 6 bolt, 36H
    Rims (26")
    Alex Adventurer 2
    Rims (700c)
    Alex Adventurer 2
    Tires (26") 42–62cm
    Surly ExtraTerrestrial 26 x 46
    Tires (700c)
    Surly ExtraTerrestrial 700 x 41

    Complete bike spec subject to change

    MY21- Disc Trucker Geometry - 26in MY21 Disc Trucker Geometry - 700c
    units:

    Select a few bike sizes to compare.

    SIZE 42cm 46cm 50cm 52cm 54cm 56cm
    Reach 14.3 362 14.6 371 14.5 369 14.7 374.5 14.9 378 15.3 387.5
    Stack 20.3 515 20.5 520 22.1 561 22.7 575.5 23.4 594.5 24.1 613
    Head Tube Angle 70.0° 70.0° 71.0° 71.0° 71.0° 71.0°
    Head Tube Length 4.9 125 5.1 130 6.7 170 7.3 185 8.1 205 8.9 225
    Seat Tube Length 16.5 420 18.1 460 19.7 500 20.5 520 21.3 540 22.0 560
    BB Drop 2.0 50 2.0 50 2.0 50 2.0 50 2.0 50 2.0 50
    Wheelbase 40.4 1026 40.8 1037 40.9 1040 41.3 1050 41.8 1060.5 42.4 1076
    Chainstay Length 17.7 450 17.7 450 17.7 450 17.7 450 17.7 450 17.7 450
    Top Tube Length, Actual 19.3 489 19.9 506.5 20.5 521 21.1 535 21.6 549 22.2 564
    Top Tube Length, Effective 19.7 500 20.3 515 20.9 530 21.5 545 22.0 560 22.6 575
    Seat Tube Angle 75.0° 74.5° 74.0° 73.5° 73.0° 73.0°
    Standover Height 28.0 710 28.8 731 30.2 766 30.8 782 31.5 800 32.3 819.5
    Stem Length 2.7 70 2.7 70 2.7 70 3.5 90 3.9 100 4.3 110
    Stem Angle 6° 6° 6° 6° 6° 6°
    Handlebar Width 16.5 420 16.5 420 16.5 420 17.7 450 17.7 450 18.9 480
    Crank Length 6.5 165 6.5 165 6.7 170 6.7 170 6.7 170 6.9 175
    Fork Length 14.8 376 14.8 376 14.8 376 14.8 376 14.8 376 14.8 376
    Fork Rake 1.8 45 1.8 45 1.8 45 1.8 45 1.8 45 1.8 45

    All dimensions are preliminary and subject to change * Standover is measured from the top of the TT, at the center, with a tire measuring approximately Ø628 or 690mm

    Select a few bike sizes to compare.

    SIZE 56cm 58cm 60cm 62cm 64cm
    Reach 15.3 387.5 15.4 391 15.7 400 15.8 402 16.2 412.5
    Stack 24.1 613 24.9 632 25.6 651.5 26.4 670.5 27 685
    Head Tube Angle 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° 72.0°
    Head Tube Length 6.9 175 7.7 195 8.5 215 9.3 235 9.8 250
    Seat Tube Length 22 560 22.8 580 23.6 600 24.4 620 25.2 640
    BB Drop 3.1 80 3.1 80 3.1 80 3.1 80 3.1 80
    Wheelbase 41.4 1051 41.7 1060 42.3 1075.5 42.7 1084 42.9 1090
    Chainstay Length 17.7 450 17.7 450 17.7 450 17.7 450 17.7 450
    Top Tube Length, Actual 22.1 562.5 22.7 576 23.3 591 23.8 604.5 24.4 621
    Top Tube Length, Effective 22.6 575 23.2 590 23.8 605 24.4 620 25 635
    Seat Tube Angle 73.0° 72.5° 72.5° 72.0° 72.0°
    Standover Height 32 813 32.8 831 33.5 850 34.2 869 34.9 885
    Stem Length 3.9 100 3.9 100 4.3 110 4.7 120 4.7 120
    Stem Angle 6° 6° 6° 6° 6°
    Handlebar Width 18.9 480 18.9 480 18.9 480 18.9 480 18.9 480
    Crank Length 6.9 175 6.9 175 6.9 175 6.9 175 6.9 175
    Fork Length 15.4 390 15.4 390 15.4 390 15.4 390 15.4 390
    Fork Rake 1.8 45 1.8 45 1.8 45 1.8 45 1.8 45

    All dimensions are preliminary and subject to change * Standover is measured from the top of the TT, at the center, with a tire measuring approximately Ø666 or 714mm

    Frame Construction

    4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, ED coated

    Fork Construction

    4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, brazed lugs, ED coated

    Rear Dropout Configuration

    Vertical

    Rear Hub Spacing

    12x142 (Axle included)

    Rear Axle Size

    Ø12 x 162, TP=1.5, TL=12

    Front Hub Spacing

    12x100 (Axle included)

    Front Axle Size

    Ø12 x 118.5, TP=1.5, TL=12

    Rear Brake

    Disc - Flat Mount (160mm max rotor) – 25mm thick mount / 32mm bolt length

    Front Brake

    Disc - Flat Mount (160mm max rotor) – 25mm thick mount / 32mm bolt length

    Head Tube

    Ø34mm

    Steerer Tube

    Ø28.6mm (1-1/8")

    Crown Race

    Ø30mm (1-1/8")

    Stock Headset Upper (S.H.I.S.)

    EC34/28.6

    Stock Headset Lower (S.H.I.S.)

    EC34/30

    Seat Collar

    Ø30mm

    Seatpost

    Ø27.2mm

    Front Derailleur (Clamp)

    Bottom-pull (Ø28.6mm)

    Max Chainring (CL)[3]

    1x (Road): 47T

    2x (Road): 34/50T

    3x (Road): 33/47/56T

    Bottom Bracket

    68mm threaded (1.37" x 24TPI)

    Tire Clearance Frame [1]/[2]

    26in: 26 x 2.1"  (with or without fenders)

    700c: 700c x 47mm (with or without fenders)

    Tire Clearance Fork [1]

    26in: 26 x 2.0"  (with or without fenders)

    700c: 700c x 50mm (with or without fenders)

    700c: 29 x 2.0" (with or without fenders)

    Rigid Fork Spec

    26in: 376 x 45mm

    700c: 390 x 45mm

    Bottle Mounts Frame

    3 Standard

    Bottle Mounts Fork

    2 Three-Pack

    Rack Mounts Frame

    Yes (upper and lower threaded)

    Rack Mounts Fork

    Yes (upper, lower, and mid-blade threaded)

    Fender Mounts Frame

    Yes

    Fender Mounts Fork

    Yes

    Other Features

    Seatstay mounted spoke holder

    Downtube mounted shifter bosses (cable housing stops not included with frameset)

    Surly removable kickstand plate included with complete bikes

    Uses rear flat mount standard for front brake

    • [1] Different tire and rim combinations will result in different clearances.  
      [2] Depending on drivetrain configuration, tire clearance may be limited by the chain and not frame.
      [3] Listed chainring clearance is worst case scenario. Clearances vary widely depending on components and configurations.

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    Frame Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY

    This Surly product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of retail purchase of the product, subject to the limitations detailed below. Save your dated receipt for proof of purchase.

    This warranty does NOT cover the following:

    • Damage due to improper assembly or follow-up maintenance or lack of skill, competence or experience of the user or assembler
    • Products that have been modified, neglected, used in competition or for commercial purposes, misused or abused, involved in accidents or anything other than normal use
    • Installation of components, parts or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with bicycle as sold
    • Damage or deterioration to the paint, surface finish, aesthetics or appearance of the product
    • Normal wear and tear
    • Labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the product within the bicycle assembly

    This limited warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product, at the option of Surly, and is the sole remedy of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Surly product and is not transferrable. This warranty applies only to products purchased through an authorized dealer or distributor. In no event shall Surly be liable for any loss, inconvenience or damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential, or otherwise resulting from breach of any express or implied warranty or condition, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise with respect to our products except as set forth herein.

    This limited warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and those rights and other rights may vary from place to place. This limited warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

    TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.