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The Steamroller is the bicycle in its simplest form — the fixie. You may be thinking, “Fixies are so 2008” or “All the blogs I read say I should like something different now.” Well, the Steamroller is different. Built for the streets, it has a geometry that’s closer to that of a road bike than a true track bike. Couple that with its double-butted 4130 CroMoly steel construction and 38c tire clearance and you have yourself a lively and resilient ride that can handle potholes, grass shortcuts, urban trails, and back alleys like a champ. You need only peruse the Steamroller Image Dump to see just how versatile such a simple machine can be.

As one of the first models we ever produced, the Steamroller is truly like a member of the family. And we’re talking one of the ones we actually like, not your weird Uncle Norman that insists on showing you his magic tricks while always finding a way to ruin Thanksgiving. It was our innate fondness for it that prompted us to bring it back as a complete bike after only offering a frame and fork option for a couple of years. The Steamroller complete is done up right with durable parts that can take some abuse. It’s even spec’d with a flip flop hub and front and rear rim brakes if you find that freewheeling is more your style.

The Steamroller has become a favorite for many a bike nerd over the years, and for good reason. It’s versatile, simple, and smoother than a swig of whiskey in winter on all sorts of terrain

Specifications

Steamroller Geometry
units:

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SIZE 49cm 53cm 56cm 59cm 62cm
Reach 15.3 388.1 15.5 394.0 15.8 402.3 16.1 408.2 16.6 420.6
Stack 19.9 504.9 20.9 531.3 22.0 558.8 23.1 586.4 24.3 618.1
Head Tube Angle 72.5° 73.0° 73.5° 74.0° 74.0°
Head Tube Length 3.3 83.0 4.3 109.0 5.4 136.0 6.4 163.0 7.7 196.0
Seat Tube Length 19.3 490.0 20.9 530.0 22.0 560.0 23.2 590.0 24.4 620.0
BB Drop 2.8 70.0 2.8 70.0 2.8 70.0 2.8 70.0 2.8 70.0
Wheelbase 37.7 956.8 38.1 966.5 38.5 978.6 38.8 987.5 39.7 1009.1
Chainstay Length 15.7 398.0 15.7 398.0 15.7 398.0 15.7 398.0 15.7 398.0
Top Tube Length, Actual 20.7 526.5 21.5 547.0 22.4 568.0 23.1 587.0 23.9 608.0
Top Tube Length, Effective 20.8 529.5 21.5 547.0 22.4 568.0 23.1 587.0 23.9 608.0
Seat Tube Angle 74.5° 74.0° 73.5° 73.0° 73.0°
Standover Height 29.5 748.5 30.7 780.5 31.8 807.9 32.9 835.2 34.1 865.3
Stem Length N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Stem Angle N/A° N/A° N/A° N/A° N/A°
Handlebar Width N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Crank Length N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fork Length 14.8 375.0 14.8 375.0 14.8 375.0 14.8 375.0 14.8 375.0
Fork Rake 1.5 38.0 1.5 38.0 1.5 38.0 1.5 38.0 1..5 38.0

* Standover is measured from the top of the TT, at the center, with a tire measuring approximately Ø682mm

Tubing

Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle is double-butted. TIG-welded. ED Coated.

Rear Dropouts

Investment cast Surly track dropouts, 120mm spaced

Brake Compatibility

Standard reach road calipers, but there are no stops for housing

Braze-ons/extras

Eyelets on the rear dropouts and one set of water-bottle mounts on the seattube ’cause we’re not camels

Seatpost Diameter

27.2mm

Seatpost Clamp Diameter

30.0mm Surly stainless, included

Headset/Steerer Tube

1-1/8" threadless

Bottom Bracket Shell

68mm wide, threaded English 1.37" x 24t

Chainring Clearance

Heavy manipulation of the chainstays gives room for a 50t ring while maintaining chainline. Track crank-compatible

Tire Clearance

Room for tires up to 700c x 38mm. Individual tire and rim combos affect tire clearance, but figure on being able to use tires up to 32mm with fenders (p.s. use clip-on fenders)

Fork

4130 CroMoly, lugged and brazed flat crown that is drilled to accept a standard mid-reach (47–57mm) caliper brake. It has clearance for 700c x 38mm tires. There are no eyelets at the dropouts

Colors

Drink More Water Yellow

Ministry Gray

Frost Blue

Black

Shag Carpet Orange

Metalic Lilac

Monkey Butt Red

Zinc

Support

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.